Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. I’ll explain what grout haze is, how to correctly identify the problem, and why it occurs. Cement tiles that needs to be grouted. Efflorescence.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. event serving the floor covering industry, once again brought together buyers and sellers from around the world to see the latest floor covering products, tools, services and technologies. Will it be information and product overload? Tuesday, February 5, 2013.

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Making Tile Modern

MAY 30, 2012

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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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. In New York ‘s free-spirited but revered arts/fashion/design community, the name Allison Eden is synonymous with mosaic glass artistry. Brooklyn, N.Y.—In

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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. This can be achieved with beautiful pebble mosaic tile. See how transforming your space with pebble mosaic tile could be easier than you think. How to Install Pebble Mosaic Tile.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

How to Apply a Grout Release - Cement Tile Install Tips. When you see a finished cement tile installation (or any tile installation), it''s hard to visualize just how bad it looked when grout was first applied. The only way to get grout into the joints is by spreading it with a tile trowel. Fragments Mosaic - Fall.

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Making Tile Modern

DECEMBER 12, 2012

We were recently asked {again} by a customer for some helpful tips on keeping grout bright and sparkling clean. Who wants dirty grout? As as self-described OCD cleaner myself, I have personally experimented with all sorts of products in the cleaning product and technique realm. Maybe I’ll get lucky?! ;).

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 4, 2024

and Brad Trostrud, president of Trostrud Mosaic & Tile Company, Wood Dale, Ill. All of our adhesives, mortars and grouts—everything that we use to bond our ceramic tile, porcelain tile—have limitations, either on the low scale or the high scale in terms of temperatures,” she explained. First things first—make a checklist.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

For a complete stain-free installation, consider sealing your cement grout. Better yet, use a stain resistant expoy grout like Spectralock. Tatami: Our Tatami Collection features marble mosaics with soft color and texture. One of those mosaic options, mixes in Ming Green marble. It’s Not Easy Being Green.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

Read on as Garden State Tile lists the top hexagon tile styles seen today, and how to incorporate this timeless trend into your own design projects. Garden State Tile Glazed Porcelain Mosaics. Today, that same hexagon trend is being revived into modern bathroom designs with porcelain mosaics in traditional neutral color palettes.

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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. How about the tile at the bar? All products can be found on our website. Booth prep! Our meeting area was a hit this year. It had a great payoff. What is catching your eye?

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Making Tile Modern

JANUARY 28, 2016

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Or really, two large format field tiles, and two mosaics. AC’s Ancient Stone Collection featuring the 24″x24″ field and 12″x24″ mosaic in the color Beige. For information about our Ancient Stone Collection, visit the Product Page on our website, or download a Data Sheet here. Aristocrat.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

How to tile a shower in 48 seconds! Then the additional layers of tile are added, let to sit overnight and the grout is applied. The grout is applied and then smoothed over as an initial cleanup with a damp sponge and allowed to sit again overnight. The finished product! green building products. Product Plug.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The updated course offers a comprehensive look at ceramic tile uses, including industry standards, installation methods, avoiding problems, sales training, and how to work effectively with clients. The updated course has an expanded section on glass tile and mosaics. We expect this course to be released in late summer.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut. Each tessera is carefully chosen based on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. It is this variation that make the product so unique and each installation is truly one of a kind. Product Plug.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 14, 2014

Here are the first three: Use a very narrow grout line when installing cement tiles. Place cement tiles as close together as possible to create a very thin grout line. Minimizing the grout line will make the design look seamless and your space look larger. We recommend a 1/16” grout joint. green building products.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Fragments is a colorful mosaic accent collection of patterned cement tile re-purposed from the cement tile factory.s Each piece, which is first cut into a square or rectangular tessera, is then carefully chosen on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. Spring Mosaic. Summer Mosaic.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Because slate is a natural stone product it is not as strong as certain other tiles, Schluter said that we needed to add another layer of plywood before we proceeded and so a new layer of 3/8" plywood was added to the 3/4" layer. The next step of course is the grout or is it? Labels: Ditra , Grout , Schluter , Slate tile , thin-set.

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Making Tile Modern

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

We’ve updated our website to offer a sample on every product page. Samples are in stock and ready to ship via USPS Priority Mail at nominal cost with free shipping. Check us out at www.modwalls.com. We’re here to help you to “Live With Color”!

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Making Tile Modern

JANUARY 16, 2013

With literally millions of possible glass mosaic color combinations right at your fingertips, you can easily create the right tile blend for your project…Plus, it’s totally budget-friendly and fun to do!!! How-to Create Your Custom Blend Recipe: Step 1) Access the blender at: [link]. How is my custom blend assembled?

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 10, 2019

We hope you like the products we recommend. If you are unable to see photos of a project of a similar scale to yours, consider purchasing a few square feet of your tile in sheets to see how it will look in your space. Choose the Right Grout Color for Your Backsplash. Grout lines matter when setting tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Porcelain tile, as a result of the production process, is a durable tile that is not only freeze and frost proof, but also fade resistant, slip resistant, and non-porous. For more outdoor tile collections from any one category, visit AC’s website and use our Exterior Product Filter. Porcelain & Glass. Thicket Porcelain.

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Garden State Tile Blog

MAY 8, 2024

Sometimes I have a client that is traditional, and they are afraid of modern, or they don’t know how to deviate from what they know,” says Bennett. “I To up the cool factor, Bennett selected a black grout.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 2, 2016

Lines Tuscan Glass Mosaic. 1×4 Tozen Antimony Silk Brick Glass Mosaic. This is typically a 100% recycled product. This makes soft grout joints important, as well as an experienced installer. See an example of our waterproofing products like Hydroban or Kerdi. . So, Why Choose Glass? Now is the easy part!

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JUNE 23, 2014

They even vary a great deal in their sizes, ranging from exceptionally small mosaic tiles to larger ceramic tiles that measure one square foot each. For instance, kitchen tiles such as large ceramic tiles that feature deep grout can sometimes be a problem. This can easily be corrected by using the proper techniques for the grout.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 21, 2014

Last week I discussed some important points about grout and cement tile for backsplash design. Finally, polished tile are usually easier to install because grout doesnt stick to the slightly smoother surface. In general, a grout release is not required for polished tiles. green building products. Product Plug.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 14, 2012

This classic Spanish colonial tile body in a Moorish design is seamlessly translated into a square body cement tile with the option of different colors including a faux grout line. Here two colors were used for the "terracotta body" and the black grout line is in relief. green building products. Product Plug. at 6:00 AM.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Our website allows you to browse our products and data sheets. ” Inspecting a handmade crackle glaze arabesque mosaic, sheet by sheet. Applying a sealant to an installed tile and grout. When turning to Architectural Ceramics, our name let’s you know we’re a tile company.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Then visit our pages on houzz.com , our boards on Pinterest , and browse through dozens of our Ceramic Tile Design Ideas portfolio page where you can find a large collection of projects showcasing our handmade and hand-painted ceramic tile, cement tile, decorative tile, mosaic tile, and so much more. Mosaic Madness. Product Plug.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

The newsletter provides information on specials, tile tips, design ideas, and new products. green building products. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Product Plug. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. Dwell on Design 2014 – Top Products. Margaret Almon Mosaics.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Layout the tiles in the pinwheel pattern using the grout width you desire. green building products. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Product Plug. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. Dwell on Design 2014 – Top Products. Dwell on Design 2014 – Top Products.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

As a retailer for handmade cement and ceramic tile products, weve seen many positives with Pinterest, including new business leads. In the meantime, tell us how you use Pinterest! Provide additional grout lines that improve slip resistance. green building products. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

We self-promote via our website, and Facebook, which have been useful tools for people familiar with our business to further explore our products and concepts. green building products. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Product Plug. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. backsplash designs.

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Realstone

MAY 8, 2023

This article will guide you in choosing the best stacked stone veneer for your fireplace, covering various aspects from understanding the product to installation and maintenance. Consider herringbone, chevron, or mosaic patterns for a captivating look. The cost of stone veneer varies depending on the type and quality of the product.

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The Tile Doctor

OCTOBER 26, 2017

When reading a post on HGTV’s website titled: “Hold On, Glitter Grout Exists and We’re Obsessed” I was thrilled! Since we offer the amazing Litokol Starlike Grout that comes with Glitter options we have to agree. And so do the people who buy the product for their unique designer projects!

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Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

Since the tiles differ in size, the use of proper sizing of the background grid and of the accent tiles also promotes recognition of the required layout that will be necessary and to avoid additional or excessive cuts, awkward edges, or thicker grout lines. green building products. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop.

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