Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

—For 2021, Ardex Americas introduced a refreshed selection of grout colors. The process of updating the grout palette was an exciting undertaking,” said Kim Snyder, product category manager of tile and stone installation systems. The post Ardex rolls out new grout colors appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

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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Floor Covering News

MAY 10, 2023

Since grout is one of the very few tile or stone installation products that remains visible when the project is completed, its longevity, performance and resistance to mold and mildew are crucial,” said Ryan Blair, Laticrete senior product manager. “The We believe these new Permacolor formulations achieve both with great success.”

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 29, 2017

Like all concrete and natural stone, cement tiles are porous. 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. Step 2: Apply the Grout Release or Penetrating Sealer.

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Garden State Tile Blog

MARCH 20, 2020

Hard surfaces such as ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, and glass tile are some of the most durable and easy to maintain options for floors, walls, and backsplashes. Below is our simple guide for how to clean your tile and grout, including product recommendations and DIY solutions! Photo Courtesy of OAK Design Project.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 11, 2022

.— 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. Mold and mildew resistant.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. Industry has had its fair share of hardship this year, and flooring is no exception. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. By Megan Salzano.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 27, 2020

Choosing the most suitable bathroom flooring can be daunting. You want your bathroom flooring to complement the rest of the home yet still withstand high moisture levels, humidity and heavy foot traffic. The sheer number of bathroom floor designs, colors, textures and material types further complicate the process. But are they?

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

One of the biggest decisions you will need to make is what to use for your patio flooring. With so many patio flooring options, it can be tough to decide which is best. What is patio flooring? As the name implies, patio flooring is any flooring option used on an outdoor patio. How to buy the best patio flooring.

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Tile Excellence

OCTOBER 31, 2014

It was installed and grouted within this 4 hour time frame. Now there are some installers and manufacturers of tile and tile products who will tell you that you have to wait 24 hours before grouting tile. In this instance it was a backsplash so walking on the tile to grout it was not a issue.

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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. 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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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. Last year, world-wide vendors came together for “the global tile and stone experience” hosted in Orlando, Florida.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Okay, so grout is NOT the most interesting thing to read about; however, it’s such an important part of design! I recently saw this awesome photo on Ella Scott Design’s Instagram page that had our 4” Calacatta Chablis Hexagon mosaic on the wall and penny round mosaic on the floor. So, how do we make sure we select the right grout? .

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Okay, so grout is NOT the most interesting thing to read about; however, it’s such an important part of design! I recently saw this awesome photo on Ella Scott Design’s Instagram page that had our 4” Calacatta Chablis Hexagon mosaic on the wall and penny round mosaic on the floor. So, how do we make sure we select the right grout? .

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Fabric and Tile Masters

MARCH 31, 2020

Tile and grout look absolutely stunning when they first go in but over time can develop dark stains as receptors for mold spores, mildew, and grime. If you Google ‘best way to clean tile and grout’ you are hit with thousands of web pages and videos offering unique and home made solutions.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 1, 2019

If you are considering giving your home a mini-makeover this Spring don’t forget to think about the tiles – simply updating your splashback or replacing floor tiles can give your space a quick transformation. The Pharaoh range of wall and floor tiles has a stone effect look inspired by ancient Egyptian buildings.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2023

The Allison Eden Studios Flooring Collection, developed in conjunction with Graphic Image Flooring, debuts in 30 luxury vinyl SKUs based on the artist’s signature mosaic designs. I always tell our clients that our mosaic glass materials are not ‘floor rated.’ Graphic Image Flooring, a U.S. Brooklyn, N.Y.—In

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

SikaTile-815 Secure Grout is a high-performance, fast-setting, dustless grout that delivers hard, durable joints and is formulated for strength and simplicity. The color-consistent, efflorescence-free grout is ideal for interior and exterior residential and commercial installations.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Like any flooring, many things can cause stains such as biological growth, food and beverage spills, ink, and inorganic materials. You may also use them to clean grout effectively. It can work on many types of natural stone, tile, masonry, concrete, brick, grout, vinyl, and unfinished or bare wood.

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The London Tile Co.

AUGUST 25, 2016

The floor of your kitchen might not be the first thing you decide on, but it can make a huge difference to the look and feel of the room. We’ve put together some tips to help you just the right floor tiles for your kitchen. Ceramic can be used on the floor, but it is not ideal in high traffic areas. Colour Scheme.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Dallas, Texas—Daltile’s new RevoTile was recently named a “Best Flooring Product Of The Year” in Architectural Record magazine’s annual award competition. Of the five flooring award winners, RevoTile was the only porcelain tile to secure the accolade. Innovative RevoTile is unique; there is nothing like it on the market.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I nnovation is at the heart of product development for flooring manufacturers. Fortunately, this year’s “must-have” product introductions serve as a compilation of in-demand and innovative soft and hard surface flooring. As a result, Dundee solid oak floors provide strong resistance to everyday dirt and wear.

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The London Tile Co.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Union Sun tiles have a mid grey-brown colour that features a stone effect look. Combine the tiles with Ardex Antique Ivory Grout to recreate the above look. Also in the Union range are matching wall and decor tiles in Steel and Light grey colours, and Union Sun floor tiles are also available with an anti-slip finish.

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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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JG Kitchens

APRIL 22, 2014

Next week, I’ll be attending Coverings, North America’s top tile and stone trade show, for the first time in almost a decade. Grout goes metallic from TEC/H.B. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend Cevisama in 2012 and Cersaie last fall, Spain’s and Italy’s respective tile shows.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

We’ve created a list of the top ten benefits of cement tiles to show you just how flexible and durable cement tile floors really are! A cement tile floor will look as good as the day it was installed with just a little care. A cement tile floor can help insulate your home. Cement floors can be installed very quickly.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2024

With coordinated profiles and trim pieces to the most popular grout colors and caulks, designers, installers and homeowners now have the ability to create looks across an entire installation. Choose from a number of colors and combinations to create looks with matching profiles, grouts, sealants and more.

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How to Floor Tile

JULY 26, 2014

Some say a solid cultured marble floor is the way to go. I have not torn out any floors with small tile. I have removed and replaced solid cultured marble and 4x4 and 6x6 tile on a shower floor because eventually the grout failed water invaded the space. Here is a Basket weave tile that is perfect for shower floors.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Happy Floors, an importer and distributor of porcelain and ceramic tiles, has expanded its offering into the SPC space with its new Easy Luxury rigid core products. “We Mindful of families with children and pets, Happy Floors developed Easy Luxury’s wear layer to be UV, wear, scratch and stain resistant. Miami, Fla.—Happy

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Garden State Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As many business owners and commercial contractors know too well, certain industries have particularly strict commercial flooring standards for the health and safety of the building’s occupants. With narrower grout widths and shallower depths, the grout needed for installation is reduced by as much as 60%.

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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 Absolute and Calacatta ranges both feature a subtle marbling, available in matching ceramic wall and porcelain floor tiles.

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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

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada—American Biltrite introduced three timeless stone designs for UltraCeramic Contract : their new 4mm commercial-grade, fully grouted engineered stone flooring solution that aims to push the boundaries of true-to-life natural stone appearance and texture.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

According to the company, the products provide premium care for natural stone and tile that protect surfaces from everyday wear and tear and help homeowners and professionals easily maintain the natural beauty of their tile, stone, masonry and grout surfaces.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2022

The Cork and CorkWood lines feature extreme stain and wear resistance and are more sustainable than traditional cork flooring , according to the company. Torlys XP floors are launching in March 2022. The post Torlys to display new products at TISE 2022 appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Tile Excellence

DECEMBER 6, 2015

Laying a travertine marble tile floor seamlessly (i.e., without grout) is a skill that you can easily develop. Only a little bit of knowledge, a few tools, patience, and diligence are required to complete this job successfully. There is no need to be intimated by this type of project.

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