Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2021

By Reginald Tucker Floor Covering News , with the launch of The Great Reveal, is providing manufacturers with creative ways to get their new flooring products in front of specialty retailers around the country so they may be better prepared to present consumers with new products, colors and designs to help them complete their renovation projects.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 22, 2021

Can I use different floor tiles in different rooms? If you want to create an open-plan living area, you might want your bathroom to have the same floor tiles as the rest of the house. It’s always a good idea to use porcelain tiles on a floor. Should bathroom wall and floor tiles match? But, why not mix & match?

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. based importers and suppliers of a wide range of quality floor and wall tiles for bathrooms, kitchens, and any area of your home you would like to improve. A mosaic wall is one of the best features that you can have in your home. design standards. floor tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Installing a slate tile floor. Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor. The next step of course is the grout or is it? Slate is a natural stone and you have to seal it before you grout. design standards. floor tile.

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The London Tile Co.

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Porcelain is quickly becoming the most popular tile material for almost every application; from non-slip mosaics for wet room floors, to natural looking wood effect floor tiles. The tiles can be laid on a solid base using adhesive and grout, just like a traditional indoor tile. Where Can I Use Porcelain Outside.

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Tile Excellence

JANUARY 19, 2014

Tile Installtion FAQ: Sanded Grout or Un-Sanded Grout? Most Frequently Asked Questions from Consumers: From Newly Forming FAQ on Tile Installation, Tile Repairs & All Things Tile Related: Many people have asked me over the years which grout to use in their house particular to their tile installation.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 24, 2017

There may be standard sizes for certain applications and tile sizes that are commonly used in different places. A large area like an open floor kitchen and dining room, or a large living room will be able to handle large tiles. Start by measuring your space to be tiled by the length and width of the floor or wall.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

Dance Lessons – How to Install GPTP Floors: Do you know the ballet of GPTP handling and how to GPTP shuffle? We will place a panel on the floor and walk it in. In addition, YouTube influencer and tile installer Sal DiBlasi will focus on mosaics. Learn from him live as he set sheets of mosaics. Tuesday, 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

We decided on Sybil , a waterjet stone mosaic designed and manufactured in Virginia by New Ravenna, which is, in fact, inspired by organic floral textiles of the 1920s. Great for floors or walls – this mosaic is sure to be a show stopper. . Laticrete SpectraLOCK Dazzle is a way to add some “cool” to your standard epoxy grouts.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

event serving the floor covering industry, once again brought together buyers and sellers from around the world to see the latest floor covering products, tools, services and technologies. The mosaic art gallery featured unique, museum-quality creations using Laticrete’s SpectraLock Grout Dazzle. Crossville Inc.’s

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

The show floor was indeed abuzz with high-energy meetings, product demonstrations and educational opportunities. From large-format floor tiles to 3D deco wall tiles, eye-catching designs were seen across the show floor from various tile suppliers. For designers from Miami to Dallas to LA, that 24 x 48 is now a standard size.

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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.

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

JANUARY 15, 2015

So whether your flooring is laminate, wood or tile; contaminants such as dirt, water, soap residue, oil, or grease can change the amount of slipperiness on these surfaces. The flooring industry uses coefficient of friction ratings as a guideline to determine the slip resistance of ceramic and porcelain tiles. ANSI A137.1= ANSI A137.1=

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. In addition to the products we offer, we have a pinboard that features past Avente Tile Talk newsletters Avente Tile Talk newsletters , as well as boards that feature certain colors , countries , specific rooms or areas of a home , cement tile floors and walls , outdoor living , and more.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs: Thin tile applications have become more widely used, appearing as cladding on buildings, walls, floors and installed as countertops or other surfacing. Panaria Ceramica (Booth 2125), Eternity 0.3:

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

LATICRETE hosts mosaic auction at Total Solutions Plus. LATICRETE has announced a joint auction with CTDA, NTCA, TCAA and TCNA for 12 world-class mosaic pieces to be held at the 2013 Total Solutions Plus event in Bonita Springs, FL this October. www.laticrete.com. Educational Booklet for Sound Control. The Sound Control Solutions.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 14, 2014

Here are the first three: Use a very narrow grout line when installing cement tiles. Place cement tiles as close together as possible to create a very thin grout line. Minimizing the grout line will make the design look seamless and your space look larger. We recommend a 1/16” grout joint. design standards.

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Garden State Tile Blog

APRIL 4, 2019

Check out Roma Floor and Wall Tile by Garden State Tile. Floors, walls and backsplashes become a homeowner’s canvas this year with graphically inspired shapes and textures. Check out Fancy Stone by Garden State Tile , Hexa Porcelain Mosaics by Garden State Tile and Handwritten by Crossville. Unique Shapes & Textures.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 10, 2019

Choose the Right Grout Color for Your Backsplash. The dark grout trend has been popular for a few years, but it’s not for everyone. Choosing white grout or matching your grout to the tile will give you a seamless look, especially in a large backsplash area. Grout lines matter when setting tile.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Fragments is a colorful mosaic accent collection of patterned cement tile re-purposed from the cement tile factory.s Each piece, which is first cut into a square or rectangular tessera, is then carefully chosen on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. Spring Mosaic. Summer Mosaic.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut. Each tessera is carefully chosen based on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. Where to use Fragments Fragments are designed for wall applications because the mosaic surface is not flat. floor tile.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Then the additional layers of tile are added, let to sit overnight and the grout is applied. The grout is applied and then smoothed over as an initial cleanup with a damp sponge and allowed to sit again overnight. Labels: ceramic tile , glass tile , Grout , installation , thin set. design standards. floor tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 14, 2012

The texture was artistically integrated into the pattern to add a complexity to the floor tile. Installations are often limited to monochromatic geometric patterns for pool decks, sidewalks, and utility room floors. Here two colors were used for the "terracotta body" and the black grout line is in relief. design standards.

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The London Tile Co.

APRIL 14, 2016

Tiles have been a traditional covering for walls and floors for hundreds of years, and while many interior trends have come and gone, tiles are still one of the most popular choices for kitchens and bathrooms. Our range of brick effect tiles are extremely realistic looking, and are as slim as standard tiles. Marble Effect Tiles.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 21, 2014

Last week I discussed some important points about grout and cement tile for backsplash design. Polished tiles have a satin sheen that simulates the finish all cement floor tiles achieve over time with care and use. Finally, polished tile are usually easier to install because grout doesnt stick to the slightly smoother surface.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. Used for doorways and shower entrances, thresholds transition from one flooring material to another. You may be dreaming of a White Christmas.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

moldings and mosaics allow for many design options. White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. When the stone is exposed to water, moisture penetrates the stone and grout and into the mud bed, activating the loose particles of cement.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

The pinwheel pattern works equally well on floor installations as it does for a backsplash or wall. Layout the tiles in the pinwheel pattern using the grout width you desire. Remember, with any layout, you want to avoid small cuts, cuts on small tile, and cuts by doorways on flooring tile. design standards. floor tile.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Then visit our pages on houzz.com , our boards on Pinterest , and browse through dozens of our Ceramic Tile Design Ideas portfolio page where you can find a large collection of projects showcasing our handmade and hand-painted ceramic tile, cement tile, decorative tile, mosaic tile, and so much more. Mosaic Madness. design standards.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

I love the color in this cement tile floor. Its also a strong design trend as homeowners, architects and designers consider cement tile for floors and kitchen or bathroom backsplash. For the first time in a very long time, I saw the use of color and color tile on the show floor. design standards. floor tile.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

design standards. floor tile. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Flooring The Consumer. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Floors ,floors… (part I). Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. bathroom tile. cement tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

Since the tiles differ in size, the use of proper sizing of the background grid and of the accent tiles also promotes recognition of the required layout that will be necessary and to avoid additional or excessive cuts, awkward edges, or thicker grout lines. These posts show you how cement tile can be used on floors and kitchen backsplashes.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 4, 2021

Tiles are much harder wearing and easier to clean than any other wall or floor covering, perfect for a room in the house everyone uses. Splashes and spills are almost a given in a kitchen, so carpets would be unhygienic and difficult to manage, this is where floor tiles are perfect. Top tip: tile grout doesn’t have to be white!

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

The industry’s major manufacturers as well as the latest emerging companies will showcase thousands of new products and services in categories including furniture, fabrics, flooring, interior building products, interior finishes and technology. The collection’s concise field tile sizes are 12 x 24 and 24 x 24 supplemented by a 2 x 2 mosaic.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Geometric tiles in classic shapes, such as chevron, hexagon, stripes, honeycomb or octagon, are a great way to add style to your home''s wall or floors. Create a pattern using plain or solid-color tiles using different standard formats. Make a mosaic. Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

The flooring industry was not immune to these impacts as plant shutdowns and retail showroom pauses put a crimp on product introductions. In fact, new product offerings and line extensions were robust in 2020 in what turned out to be a better-than-expected year for most flooring retailers and distributors. Bellera by Shaw Floors.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

While the pandemic caused uncertainty across the board in 2020, it became clear in the year that followed that flooring would get a lift from the otherwise adverse event. MSI’s Arterra porcelain pavers feature Zero-slip, a proprietary technology providing exceptional slip resistance for wet and dry flooring.

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