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Installation: Grouts, mortars ‘seal’ the deal

Floor Covering News

When it comes to a home remodel, new build or anything in between, the flooring itself is usually what steals the show during the purchase process—and rightfully so. The flooring will more or less provide the backdrop for the design of the space or just simply serve as the place we live our lives on day in and day out.

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How to Seal Cement Tile Grout

Granada Tile

When installing cement tiles , whether on a floor or wall, they must be sealed before and after grouting to prevent the grout staining the tile. Sealing Grout for Cement Tiles Vs. Ceramic Tiles. The grout used for most tile installations is cement grout which is porous and can absorb stains.

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Sika unveils ready-to-use SikaTile-Ultima Grout

Floor Covering News

.— Sika , a global leader in specialty chemicals, strengthened its offerings to the commercial and residential tiling markets with a new, ready-to-use (RTU) grout. SikaTile-Ultima Grout upholds the high quality the company’s tile setting product line while carrying several new features. Color consistent. Efflorescence free.

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JiaShiYiBao becomes Unilin licensee

Floor Covering News

Waregem, Belgium—Unilin and Zhejiang Jiashiyibao Flooring Co. Jiashiyibao), a prominent player in the flooring industry, have entered into licensing agreements for four innovative technologies. One of the standout innovations is FlinTile, a locking system for rigid composite tiles with real grout.

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TISE 2024: Resilient flooring focuses on innovation

Floor Covering News

Resilient flooring remains the top seller in the industry, and suppliers came with new innovations meant to grab even more share in 2024. Las Vegas—The resilient flooring category remains the top performer in the industry, overtaking the carpet category in dollars for the first time in 2022—by a whopping $1.3B. It’s still the No.

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Some Like It Hot: In-Floor Heating Options

Architectural Ceramics

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. Because of our vendor partnerships with Laticrete and Schluter, AC offers multiple types of in-floor heating options. Strata Heat, is our in-stock, in-floor heating option.

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Ceramic: In-store elements help secure the sale

Floor Covering News

Yet, some retailers struggle with the sale. Often the challenge is laid at the feet of industry shortcomings such as labor and product costs; however, there’s a much simpler explanation that once remedied could potentially boost the sales potential for flooring dealers big and small: in-store merchandising. Seeing is believing.

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