Tile Talk

APRIL 7, 2015

Saltillo tiles are shaped either by pressing quarried clay with a wooden frame, or by carving out the desired shape. According to the John Bridge Forum : "Saltillo tile floors must be sealed with a penetrating tile sealer, and usually a top finish is applied to act as a sort of glaze. It is best to have this done by professionals.".

Terracotta 100

Terracotta Tile Cement Quarry 100

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. Its nonsag medium-bed and thin-set mortar characteristics are ideal for installing large-format tile and stone on interior and exterior floors, walls and countertops. www.mapei.com.

Adhesive 100

Adhesive Grout Standards North America 100

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Here, we love that this bathroom renovation keeps it simple and features the 12″x24″ mosaic as an accent wall behind the freestanding tub, and the 24″x24″ large format field tile on the main floor. For information about our Ancient Stone Collection, visit the Product Page on our website, or download a Data Sheet here.

Porcelain 182

Porcelain Tile Natural Stone Stone 182

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

They produce and export 90 percent of the region’s natural slate used for roofing or flooring. European countries that are lesser known but also offer slate quarries are Belgium, Germany, Italy and Wales. In the kitchen, the hard angles of the cabinetry and floors are softened by round light fixtures and natural light.

Germany 140

Germany Brazil Bath Natural Stone 140

StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

Factors such as using large format vs. mixed sized stones, understating the type of meshing on the back of stones and researching the stone’s absorption rate allows fabricators to pick the appropriate type of grout and sealant when installing products. This selection will in turn lead to optimum outcomes and customer satisfaction.

Natural Stone 40

Natural Stone Stone Quarry Sealants 40