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Coverings names Installation & Design Award winners

Floor Covering News

The CID Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the design and installation of tile and stone in both residential and commercial projects. “We However, there were 18 projects that superbly demonstrated the versatility of tile and stone. Commercial Stone Design: Redefining the Classic Brownstone. Portland, Ore.

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New Valverdi Indoor-Out Ranges Now in Stock at London Tile

The London Tile Co.

Last year we saw a huge increase in the number of people using tiles outside to replace concrete slabs and natural stone paving. The Portland range is inspired by the latest trend in concrete floors, but with a slightly softer look. Available in both beige and grey, the 600x600mm Portland tiles are simple but modern.

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Why is my White Marble Turning Yellow?

Architectural Ceramics

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. The availability of so many wonderful marbles.

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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

Floor Covering News

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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Adhesives: End users recommend their go-to glues

Floor Covering News

Today’s professional installers have no shortage of adhesives from which to choose when executing their flooring projects. In most cases, though, the floor layer’s choice of glue used boils down to ease of use, familiarity, cost and, of course, dependability. Sika/Dritac. It is the best on the market.”.

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Top 10 Uses for Cement Tiles in Restaurants

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

If you’re looking for something special for your restaurant’s walls and flooring that can stand up to high traffic while also being resistant to water, food and drink spills, and environmental damage, take a look at beautiful cement tile. Reminiscent of century-old Encaustic Tiles, cement tiles have been handcrafted by artisans for decades.

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Cronin Showroom Gets a Remodel!

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

The Cronin Company in Portland Oregon recently remodeled their showroom using 4′ x 5″ Rosse wood-like plank tiles.

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