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Download the new "ask chris" mobile app!

Tile Excellence

Do you need sanded or unsanded grout? You''ll be instructed on how to download the free app. Is uneven marble floor installation "expected" as you are being told? At Lowe''s or Home Depot and have a question about a product or material? Less expensive thin set, or the more expensive one the salesperson recommended? Thank you!'

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Enjoy Your Outdoor Space All Year Long with this Backyard Remodel ‘How-To’

Cement Style

Because cement tile is more like natural stone than other types of tile, it’s important to use sealant before grouting to keep the grout from staining or adhering to the face of the tile. To learn more about the type of sealant you will need, you can download our guide here.

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Extreme Conditions Grouting

CUSTOM Insights Blog

For the best results, grout should be installed when the temperature is between 50°F and 100°F with controlled humidity and wind, after the bonding mortar has properly cured. Download our Technical Bulletin here. Is every tile project installed in ideal weather conditions? Probably not.

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White Paper: How to Select the Right Grout

CUSTOM Insights Blog

The demands of different environments require different grouts for tile installations. Strong chemical cleaners and excessive heat can weaken, discolor and damage standard grout. Industrial-grade grouts like CUSTOM''s CEG-IG 100% Solids Epoxy Grout are specially formulated to stand up to harsh conditions.

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Feeling Groovy with Dimensional Tile

Architectural Ceramics

This minimizes grout lines and results in a cleaner look that emphasizes the tile’s dimensional pattern. To view the full collection, download a Contourz Datasheet here. To see more inspiration or technical information from our Geoform Collection, download a Datasheet here. Image credit: AC’s Houzz Project Page.

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Enjoy Your Outdoor Space All Year Long with this Backyard Remodel ‘How-To’

Cement Style

Because cement tile is more like natural stone than other types of tile, it’s important to use sealant before grouting to keep the grout from staining or adhering to the face of the tile. To learn more about the type of sealant you will need, you can download our guide here.

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Enjoy Your Outdoor Space All Year Long with this Backyard Remodel ‘How-To’

Cement Style

Because cement tile is more like natural stone than other types of tile, it’s important to use sealant before grouting to keep the grout from staining or adhering to the face of the tile. To learn more about the type of sealant you will need, you can download our guide here.

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