Flooring Portland Standards Stone 
Architectural Ceramics
DECEMBER 10, 2015
White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. The use of a Gray colored Thinset can result in discoloration of the stone or the appearance of oily stains on the face of the stone. successful jobs and satisfied clients.
Floor Covering News
MAY 6, 2022
Along with rising temperatures comes high moisture levels in the air, which could pose challenges for flooring installers on the jobsite—whether it’s indoors or outside. The Portland cement-based, polymer-modified grout is both freeze/thaw resistant and water repellent, and is open to traffic in just 90 minutes.
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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
MAY 28, 2013
Scribe is a new mosaic program unlike any other at ANN SACKS, featuring carved-in-relief tiles that offer 20 patterns and 53 stones from which to choose – or can be custom designed to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. ANN SACKS introduced five new collections to its vast product portfolio. Florida Tile introduces Aventis.
Architectural Ceramics
JULY 14, 2017
Photo: Miramar mosaic in Ocean quartz glaze with Calacatta honed stone dots, image via Encore Ceramic’s 2017 Catalog. Another husband and wife team, Michael Pratt and Reta Larson, started their tile company together in Portland, Oregon. The field tiles range from a standard 4×4 to an arabesque and elongated hexagon.
Tile Talk
OCTOBER 15, 2013
The stunning Alcala cement tile pattern (pictured above) is a wonderful example of how a custom colorway created an eye-catching floor using warm colors and earth tones. Handmade cement tiles start as a mixture of natural materials including crushed limestone, Portland cement, aggregate (small stones), sand, and water.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Feel free to focus on the methods that work best for you: Using Natural Materials : Choose adobe for your roof, solid stone for flooring, or wooden siding for a rustic look. The Port of Portland in Oregon houses a wastewater management system called “The Living Machine”. Image Via: Thirdstone, Inc.
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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