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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. Following is an overview of some of the latest grouts and sealants designed to address issues on the jobsite.

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Emser Tile wins Best of IBS Award

Floor Covering News

Empervious features a closed-cell XPS foam core and cement coating technology that when used with joint sealant produces a fully waterproof system allowing for same-day tile installation and customization accommodating virtually any size shower—all with a 10-year limited warranty.

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Top Home Bathroom Flooring Options

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

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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Should You Use Hardwood Floors in Kitchens and Bathrooms?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Hardwood floors offer a number of benefits. Even homeowners without allergies can enjoy the seamless look of hardwood flooring. So, is it a good idea to install hardwood floors in kitchens and bathrooms? So, is it a good idea to install hardwood floors in kitchens and bathrooms? Pros of hardwood floors.

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How to Properly Maintain Your Laminate Flooring

Kitchen and Residential Design

If you have laminate flooring, then you would need proper maintenance to ensure it stays in pristine shape for a long period. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to give you various tips with which to maintain your laminate flooring. But before we do that, we will give a brief definition of what laminate flooring is.

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Emser Tile wins 2023 Golden Hammer Award

Floor Covering News

” Empervious is a fully waterproof shower system that features a closed-cell XPS foam core and cement coating technology that when used with joint sealant enhances durability and provides superior bonding to tile, allowing for same-day tile installation—all with a 10-year limited warranty.

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Using Cement Tiles Outdoors: The Importance of Using a Top-Coat Sealant with UV Filters

Cement Style

The presence of cement tiles as floor and wall covering indoors is established and continues to grow as architects and designers find new uses that enhance their projects. An important factor to consider when using cement tiles is the use of the appropriate sealant for indoor or outdoor installations. Introduction. Discussion.