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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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 14, 2014

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Pre-sealing cement tiles is not a required step in all manufacturers'' installation procedures; however, it is something I recommend. Before deciding whether or not to pre-seal your cement tiles, let''s make sure you understand the purpose of pre-sealing along with its benefits and risks.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Joey and David hard at work grouting the tile panels for the BDNY booth. We worked hard, especially Joey and David who did last-minute grouting. We were able to showcase our favorite tiles of the moment. and can be installed as-is on a wall or floor, or fabricated. How about the tile at the bar? Booth prep!

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Fabric and Tile Masters

MAY 14, 2018

Grout haze removal after a newly installed tile floor is necessary now more than ever. The days of 12″ x 12″ floor tiles is gone and is not coming back any time soon. These days tiles are made to look like grouted wood floors. The customer typically wants a dark colored grout.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In the two new 10-part digital video series, “Idea House Build: Cottage on the Cape” and “Idea House Build: Farmhouse in Fairfield County,” viewers follow along with the construction crew as they document everything from the groundbreaking to the home transformation journey.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

How do you get your cement tile floor to look its best? Read our handy tile installation rundown. Tile photo Granada Tile. It’s a great overview and visual, if you’re about to take on a cement tile installation project yourself. Do not use ceramic tile adhesive.);

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Your Secret Weapon: Cement Bathroom Tiles. It’s no secret that we love everything cement tile here at Granada Tile. We believe in it so much, that we’ve dedicated our business to offering the highest quality cement tiles in a huge array of colors, patterns, and designs. How to Install Cement Tile Video.

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Kitchens for Living

MARCH 9, 2015

Welcome the the third installment of Tile Tuesday. The second half of my adventure with Tile of Spain took us to Valencia, the location of Cevisama, annual trade show held to showcase the latest innovations introduced by the Spanish tile industry. All tile is made of either red or white clay. WHAT IS IT? Guess what?

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 19, 2020

. “This type of digital/social influencer exposure helps further set our Daltile retailers up for success with our products by reaching and influencing customers before they even enter retailers’ showrooms,” said Paij Thorn-Brooks, vice president of marketing, Dal-Tile Corporation. Watch Frills & Drills Installation Video.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 25, 2015

One way to help achieve this is to create a sleek and simple floor using Valverdi Indoor-Out tiles. The porcelain tiles come in two varieties; a 10mm indoor tile and co-ordinating 20mm outdoor tile, and are available in a range of gorgeous colours. Benefits of Fixing Valverdi Tiles on Pedestals.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

Customers need travertine floors refinished when they move into homes sometimes and don’t even know how beautiful they can be. There are a variety of reasons these natural stone floors look bad: Quick and unskilled application of topical sealers to homes in a frustrated attempt to make a floor look good to sell.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 16, 2015

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Sealers for cement tile should be applied to protect the tile from water and staining; but, they can also be used to enhance or restore color. A color enhancing sealer was used on this exterior cement tile walk, stair risers, and treads to protect them and brighten the colors.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 21, 2016

It started out very dark, and the tile and fixtures were beyond outdated. Seattle Bark Wood lookalike porcelain flooring. Architectural Ceramics was my top choice for tile because I really love the new trend of wood lookalike porcelain. The best part is that there are Youtube videos out there on how to do literally everything.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

RevoTile is a true porcelain tile flooring that features a click-style installation method and Daltile’s signature design-driven looks. The tile category has had its fair share of challenges of late, and perhaps none bigger than the industry’s struggle to find qualified labor. Officially launched Jan.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JUNE 20, 2016

A rapid setting tile installation can actually be more cost effective to the end user by keeping businesses open with minimal downtime. Fast track tile installations can benefit both commercial and residential projects. It can also reduce inconvenience to homeowners by allowing quick completion of bathroom tiling.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

Simply put, consumers have a strong desire for tile,” Mara Villanueva-Heras, vice president of marketing, Emser Tile, told FCNews. The durable and water-resistant nature of tile combined with its beauty and longevity makes it ideal for many applications and surfaces. How much tile is enough.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 2, 2016

Rockville, MD – The supposed fragility of glass tile does nothing to deter from its beauty, and how much designers and homeowners adore it. And it’s no wonder, because glass tile can transform a space into something truly unique. Some tiles are cut and cold-cooled while others are melted, cast, and cooled.

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Granite4Less

MARCH 3, 2015

Floor tiles are a very vital component in any room. Since the floors are considered to be one of the heaviest items in a room in terms of traffic, you need to take proper care of your floor tiles to ensure that you will get to enjoy it over the years. Sweep or vacuum your floor tiles every day.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Need Shower Tile Repairs in Jacksonville? Call Fabric & Tile Masters for Immediate Help! Fabric and Tile Masters offers the widest variety of shower cleaning, shower tile repair, and refinishing in North Florida. Our shower repair services includes: Removal and replacement of cracked and missing grout.

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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

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Achieving a designer look using SimpleMat® Tile Setting Mat, is quicker and easier than you may think. It’s an alternative to traditional tile setting mortar for simple tile installation projects on walls. Ready to pick out the perfect tile for your kitchen? It’s a great do-it-yourself project.

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Kitchens for Living

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Rustic finishes at Mohawk Flooring. Mohawk Flooring , known largely for their carpet, actually manufactures a wide variety of products including tile, hardwood, laminate and luxury vinyl. Mohawk Flooring’s Smartstrand Silk Reserve. The first is from the tradition of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! . Photo by Felix O.B.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 14, 2016

The floor and frame must be built to industry standards. Contrary to popular belief, ceramic tile and grout, by themselves are not waterproof. Water can penetrate through cement-based grout and work its way through the substrate. To assure a continuous film with no voids on the floor, apply a second coat over the first.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you write the 09 30 00 tile spec for a warranted installation of tile products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make specifying the right tile installation system fast and easy. Not sure where to start or want to talk to a tile installation expert right away?

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Stagetecture

AUGUST 10, 2016

Pebble mosaic tile is one of the most popular tile backsplashes for natural bathroom walls, kitchens and feature walls. Today’s DIY project is for those of you who want the nature inspired look of pebbles on your wall, backsplash, or floor. This can be achieved with beautiful pebble mosaic tile.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2016

CUSTOM Insights recently spoke with Artie Atkinson, ceramic foreman at Schoch Tile in Cincinnati, OH. Artie has 30-plus years of experience as a tile contractor, so we discussed the scarcity of skilled tile installers and how to prevent costly mistakes in spite of it. We all want to prevent cracks in tile or water leaks, right?

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 11, 2015

Sometimes referred to as a ‘shower room’, a wet room is a fully waterproofed, and usually tiled, bathroom with a walk in or level access shower. You can install a wet room on any floor of your home, and on to most types of floor including wooden joists and concrete. What type of tiles should I use?

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Fabric and Tile Masters

MARCH 19, 2018

Fabric and Tile Masters has restored several of these floors over the years. 1- to attain a sheen of as glossy a finish as possible by the installer (the only way he has available) 2- to cover up the slight grout haze that is harder to clean than it is on a straight edge tile. This occurs for two reasons.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

Cali Floors. Cali Floors has proven to be a trusted partner for retailers in the face of hardship. This strategy has worked for the brand given that it has grown substantially over the last few years—including its recent acquisition by global flooring company Victoria PLC—and continues to expand its specialty retail network.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. One might say Donato Pompo’s career in tile was foreordained. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers.

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