Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. Tile technology—membranes Find the full schedule here. Jackson, Miss.—The Workshops will be held in: Calif.,

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

For its first event, to be held August 26, attendees will learn about standards, selling tile post-pandemic, the benefits of tile for health and wellness and more. Introduction to Tile Industry Standards. Who: Mark Heinlein, training director, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). When: 11 a.m. –

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

—Crossville-produced tile, porcelain tile panels and porcelain slab products have received pre-approved status through the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS). CHPS Pre-Approved products simplify the process of identifying, specifying and documenting building products that meet rigorous health and environmental standards.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Persian Tile: A Form of Art and Religious Expression. The impact of Persian tiles occupies a prominent place in the history of Islamic art. According to the Iran Chamber Society , “The history of Iranian tile dates back to the prehistoric period. They include stone carving, brick work, stucco and tile panels.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Thanks to the Tile Heritage Foundation. 2, 2012) - After publishing this post, I was thrilled to read this article, Foundation crafts artisan-tile archive , honoring the co-founders of the Tile Heritage Foundation and their commitment to preserving our tile heritage. They promote contemporary tile work as well.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

Dalton—Shaw has earned license to the Works with WELL mark for its EcoWorx carpet tile products available from Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial and Shaw Contract, globally. Developed in the late 1990s, EcoWorx is a PVC-free carpet tile.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2020

Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the trade association representing producers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials and related products in North America, has entered into what it calls a transformative collaboration to provide industry-wide material ingredient transparency. Anderson, S.C.—Tile

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Tile contractors and specifiers have a growing number of concerns and questions regarding the installation of large format tile, such as surface preparation guidelines, mortar specifications, joint widths and more.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2022

According to the company, Florim USA is the first porcelain tile manufacturer and the largest size manufacturer to accomplish this goal. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as recognized standard-making associations such as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and ASHRAE. Clarksville, Tenn.—Florim

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Cement Style

MAY 14, 2019

As part of its mission to create signature custom looks and unique design elements for hospitality and residential projects, Villa Lagoon Tile launches its new Cuban Collection, a set of authentic Cuban cement tile patterns and color combinations. These dynamic tiles are made to last: no printed-on color here. 678.429.2369.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 25, 2013

Todays post is the first in an occasional series exploring Tile Artisans. I hope to share their love of tile by discovering both their techniques and inspirations. Social media allows me to find and connect with these amazing tiles artisans that I never knew existed - some around the corner and others across the globe.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 10, 2021

The system is designed to allow nearly 900 RFMS clients to connect with many key b2b enabled mills, distributors and tile companies to access product catalogs, invoices, purchase orders, ship notices and web services, according to the company. —RFMS established b2b connectivity with 52 flooring vendors as of May 1, 2021.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 13, 2013

Recognizing the need in the marketplace for a mortar that would deliver successful large-format tile installations, MAPEI has developed Kerabond T, a premium-grade, nonsag, nonslump mortar for use in thin-set and medium-bed tile installations on interior/exterior residential and commercial floors and walls. www.mapei.com.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

CUSTOM recently spoke with Roger Leasure, president of Northern California Tile & Stone (NCTS) in Sacramento, Calif. NCTS is a Certified 5-Star Tile Contractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. How can the tile contractor help the architect?

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. Ultraflex LFT Rapid has a high content of a unique dry polymer, resulting in excellent adhesion to the substrate and tile. www.mapei.com.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

These include: carpet, underlayment, fibers, fabrics, turf, laminate flooring, ceramic tile, wood, LVT, SPC and other resilient flooring, vacuums, cleaning chemicals and automotive parts. When it comes to flooring-specific testing applications, PTL’s experience is well documented.

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StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

Q: We are installing stone tile on an exterior balcony. The waterproofing contractor is placing a membrane directly over the existing, non-sloping slab, and we have been asked to create the draining slope with the mortar bed and tile. The setting bed beneath the tile will achieve varying levels of saturation. Is this acceptable?

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. One might say Donato Pompo’s career in tile was foreordained. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 16, 2021

If you’re installing over a concrete subfloor, ensure that you possess ASTM standard documentation that proves the concrete has been tested for the correct moisture conditions. You may be able to get this from the general contractor, or you may have to conduct the testing and document the results yourself.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 29, 2024

Another innovation is its Watertight Shower System, which allows tile to be installed in showers in as little as an hour. Equally important is the quality of the after-the-sale service that it provides, whether it is technical support, project consultation or helping clients design technical documents. All costs are known upfront.

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

JUNE 1, 2010

Florida Tile is pleased to announce that we do have a number of series of tiles that contain 20% recycled content. of the current LEED standard. Post-industrial recycled content is found in the floor tile, not in wall tile or decorative pieces. This means that our products are good for the indoor environment too.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2023

laminate flooring category has been well documented. This modernized laminate tile is fortified by an SPC core for 100% waterproof flooring that is safe for families and brings an instant upgrade to any room. T he resurgence of the U.S.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

CUSTOM recently spoke with Roger Leasure, president of Northern California Tile & Stone (NCTS) in Sacramento, Calif. NCTS is a Certified 5-Star Tile Contractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. How can the tile contractor help the architect?

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Part of the reason I am showing/ sharing these drawings with you is that these are the drawings I am using when showing the people in our office who are helping me set up or drafting standards in Revit. Anyone who has taken on the chore of adjusting the graphic standards for their own office knows that this is a slow and laborious process.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 20, 2022

The most obvious is global logistics concerns tied to import uncertainty,” said Dan Butterfield, vice president, residential sales, Dal-Tile. The construction worker shortage has been well documented the past 10 years. “In One of the biggest supply chain challenges affecting builders are delays in material deliveries.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Combine that with the local sales representation, Shaw’s distribution and their gold standard customer service, it was a win for everyone. “With a large selection of quality WPC and SPC products, all with Unilin locking systems, we learned what a benefit that is. The Floor Store Richmond, Calif.

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Focus Floors and Furnishings

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

FOCUS floors & Furnishings has recently introduced vinyl plank flooring to its line of durable and beautiful flooring products, which also includes carpet tiles for residential and commercial installation. Measure in standard feet. This document is only intended as a generic guide. Measure your room wall-to-wall.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 21, 2023

MSI not only has one of the most comprehensive UFLPA tracing documents in the industry to shield against detentions, we also offer one of the most diversified production capabilities that further shield our dealers from potential disruptions,” Shah explained. Shoddy product quality and shoddy sourcing compliance (e.g. Oneida and Only, Tenn.;

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Corian, Avonite, quartz, glass, concrete; stome; tile; etc.–even With the spec homes there is a “Get it now” mentality that sometimes makes the client think that 2 years is way to long to go through the design, documentation and construction process. Consider only counter tops. Right when you are relocating.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 26, 2014

Tile is being used on the walls, but not just as a backsplash material – it’s very European to tile an entire wall and this is a technique that is becoming more prevalent here in the states. As an additional consideration, accent tile back splashes behind the range are out – keep it simple. Your Email Address.

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