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How to Seal Cement Tile Grout

Granada Tile

Like all concrete and natural stone, cement tiles are porous. When installing cement tiles , whether on a floor or wall, they must be sealed before and after grouting to prevent the grout staining the tile. Sealing Grout for Cement Tiles Vs. Ceramic Tiles. Step 2: Apply the Grout Release or Penetrating Sealer.

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. Your contractor already sealed the crackle tile before grouting it during installation. Doing so could discolor the tile or the porous cement grout around it. Natural Stone.

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Ceramic: How to capitalize on tile’s potential in 2022

Floor Covering News

By Megan Salzano-Birch—T he ceramic category can be a difficult nut to crack for the dealer community, but it’s one that should be embraced as the ongoing potential for record-breaking sales continues into 2022. In the virtual realm, digital tools such as visualizers are often essential to the sale.

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BDNY 2019 – Trends & Tile at Boutique Design New York

Architectural Ceramics

From left to right: Joey Caponiti / Maryland Commercial Rep, Kersi Press / Baltimore Commercial Rep, Betty Sullivan / Owner and CEO, James Lewis/ National Hospitality Rep, David Arabe / Commercial Sales Manager and David Benson/President and Principal (not shown). Joey and David hard at work grouting the tile panels for the BDNY booth.

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The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online, “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Education is the fastest and easiest way to increase sales and profits! San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course.

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Where Is The Best Place To Buy Tile?

How to Floor Tile

Although dot matrix printing has come a long way in creating a natural look in ceramic tile to natural stone and wood, there are some distinct differences in $6 to $10 a square foot porcelain and $2 to $4 a square foot material. However, your smaller tile shops tend to use mid and upper grade products for their quality and attractive design.

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Switching Gears: AC’s Mosaic Tile Collection

Architectural Ceramics

Grouting & Installation. Our Gears mosaic is unique in that the grout becomes a large part of the design. A graphic designer might compare the open space and grout allowance in this mosaic, to white space around a logo or page layout they are designing. If using SpectraLOCK epoxy grout, it’s already stain resistant!

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