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Coverings names Installation & Design Award winners

Floor Covering News

Coverings has announced the 18 projects receiving the Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards for 2020. The CID Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the design and installation of tile and stone in both residential and commercial projects. “We Commercial Stone Design: Redefining the Classic Brownstone.

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Building code update expands tile market opportunities

Floor Covering News

Seen here is Daltile’s Industrial Selection-Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces. An update to the International Building Code (IBC) will allow designers to use adhered porcelain tiles as large as 48 x 48 inches or 36 x 72 inches on building facades. Anderson, S.C.—An

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Tile Design Trends

United Tile's Blog

There’s been a lot of talk of “Design Trends” around here lately. PORCELAIN WOOD PLANKS. Technology has advanced to a point where most people can’t even tell if these porcelain options are real or not! This category has grown tremendously, and shows no signs of slowing down. ENCAUSTIC INSPIRED.

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Adhesives: End users recommend their go-to glues

Floor Covering News

Whether it’s ceramic, porcelain, granite or marble this product has it covered. Divergent’s 440-approved substrates include concrete, portland-based underlayment, radiant heated floors and more. Agile’s formula is designed for direct glue-down as well as double-stick applications for carpet, linoleum, sheet and cork underlayments.

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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

Floor Covering News

Following is an overview of some of the latest grouts and sealants designed to address issues on the jobsite. The Portland cement-based, polymer-modified grout is both freeze/thaw resistant and water repellent, and is open to traffic in just 90 minutes. Ardex FL comes in more than 30 hues, making it ideal for a.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Designs That Impress!

Tile Talk

Cement Tile Designs That Impress! Cement tiles offer flexibility to the architect, designer or homeowner like no other material with its expansive color palette, sustainable properties, timeless patterns and distinct beauty. Similarly, Moroccan design and its various styling elements have always enjoyed great popularity.

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Keeping Warm with Fireplace Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Made to look like Italian travertine, this large format porcelain tile from our in-stock Monticello Collection , does double-duty as a stylish and durable fireplace option. AC’s porcelain Monticello Collection in the color Argento, image via Architectural Ceramic’s Houzz Project page. Modern & Moody.

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