Tile Talk

JANUARY 14, 2014

Cement Tile Backsplash Design, Cost & Installation Tips. One of the biggest trends in cement tile is to use them for a backsplash – primarily a kitchen backsplash – like the one shown here and featured on Houzz by our friends, Philadelphia-based general contracting firm Buckminster Green. Tuesday, January 14, 2014.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Before the weather gets cold or you complete your next tile project, consider using in-floor heating as a way to keep your toes warm during these next few months. They’re experts in what goes between and under our tile; which includes floor warming systems. Download a Strata Heat Data Sheet here. Want more information?

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

New TCNA Bulletin Highlights Ceramic Tile’s Inherent Health- and Safety-Related Attributes. TCNA’s Bill Griese Honored at Coverings 2016 Trade Show for Outstanding Achievement and Leadership in Sustainability, Standards. Free Downloads! 2016 TCNA Tile Initiative. 2016 Tile: The Natural Choice.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

UL-Certified EPD for North American-Made Ceramic Tile Paves the Way for Points, Credits, and Compliance in Green Construction. and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards. Free Resources - Download Yours Today! 2015 TCNA Tile Initiative. 2015 TCNA Tile Initiative.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

UL-Certified EPD for North American-Made Ceramic Tile Paves the Way for Points, Credits, and Compliance in Green Construction. Tile Council Recognizes Industry “Guru” Dave Gobis With 2015 TCNA Tile Person of the Year Award. and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards.

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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. Download the FAQ here.'

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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 11, 2013

In part 1 of this feature on the industry in 2013 (ASHLEY, PLEASE LINK HERE TO PART 1), industry resources affirmed that the continuing housing recovery could mean a good year for ceramic tile and stone. To ensure the rising tide lifts their own boats, tile companies must grasp they are at a technology crossroads. “For

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy. Plus, you can always call on our Technical Services for expert assistance on any type of project. Call CUSTOM Technical Services at 800.282.8786.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 1, 2015

This tile installation app is an essential tool that will help you save time and be more efficient. Our material calculator is more precise than standardized coverage charts. Remember, Fusion Pro, CEG, Prism and Polyblend are all available in 40 standard colors! Download it today.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Designed with realistic visuals and textures that aim to create a dramatic artistic statement for commercial interior spaces, the new collection features six plank and six tile visuals. The six tile visuals are available in a 12 x 24 size with click option or a 24 x 24 size for the glue-down option.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

2012 standard that were balloted and approved by the ANSI Accredited Standards Committee A108 in 2013. These changes have been incorporated into the digital version of the standard released after January 31, 2014. The nomenclature for specifying the most current standard is ANSI A137.2-2013. Digital copies of A137.2

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Like many industries, tile has been through a lot the past five years. But those tile manufacturers, distributors and dealers that survived the tough times are now well positioned to benefit from the improving economic climate heralded by many observers. According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s By Jeffrey Steele.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

APRIL 28, 2015

Today’s tile is larger than ever. For ceramic or porcelain tile greater than 15” (38 cm) on one or more sides and for all natural stone, the new industry standard calls for the use of a specialized mortar. These modified dry-set mortars (large format tile mortars) are specifically formulated for large and heavy tile.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

Product quality, design, innovation, Italian origin, and sustainability are all key components of the Italian ceramic tile industry’s success. The Italian tile industry has analysed the product’s environmental impacts over its entire life cycle by means of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). of Italian ceramic tile production.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

The demands of different environments require different grouts for tile installations. Strong chemical cleaners and excessive heat can weaken, discolor and damage standard grout. Download the white paper here.'

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 31, 2014

ANSI standards are periodically revised and reaffirmed by the ANSI Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) A108. TCNA uses the nomenclature system described below to indicate the year in which an ANSI standard has been revised and/or reaffirmed and when it was made available (released). For example, ANSI A108.11-2010 Release dates.

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Kitchens for Living

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Check out the free downloadable Kitchen & Bath Planner available here from the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). GE example of counter depth vs standard. You think you’ve thought of everything but then something else is bound to appear. There are some tools that can help. Pick your battles.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Disruptive brands are the ones that set the standard for everyone else to strive to emulate. In its 70-plus years of delivering trendy product designs in a range of formats, including floor and wall tile and countertops, a few Daltile products have stood above the rest. Challenging the industry to go bigger. On that list is RevoTile.

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