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Natural Stone: Opportunity knocks as consumers hunker down

Floor Covering News

Industry has had its fair share of hardship this year, and flooring is no exception. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. The outdoor category is probably the strongest segment in the industry due to the pandemic. By Megan Salzano.

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Tile Installation-Tile Repair-Tile Experts: Tile Excellence: Tile.

Tile Excellence

Tile Installtion FAQ: Sanded Grout or Un-Sanded Grout? Most Frequently Asked Questions from Consumers: From Newly Forming FAQ on Tile Installation, Tile Repairs & All Things Tile Related: Many people have asked me over the years which grout to use in their house particular to their tile installation.

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Patio Flooring Buying Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Popular natural stone options include slate, travertine, granite, and even marble. Consider adding a sealant to protect the tile from wear and the grout from cracking. Founded in 1993, Lumber Liquidators has one of the biggest hardwood flooring inventories in the industry. More stable than solid hardwood. Porcelain Tile.

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NeoCon Preview: Intros target contract market

Floor Covering News

Chicago— NeoCon 2022 takes place here this week at the Merchandise Mart to showcase the latest in commercial design across industry categories. Stone Fiction’s versatile color options include Travertine Ivory, Beige, Silver and Coffee. i4F: True Grout. SPC/rigid core tiles featuring True Grout are ideal for any room.

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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

It’s on trend on fits with the industrial surroundings. To view more special order field tile sizes and trims from the Industry Collection, download a Data Sheet here. Both have a directional pattern made to look like Italian travertine. AC’s Industry Collection, in the colors Blanc and Fog. Century Wood.

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Large Format Tile Requires Specialized Mortars

CUSTOM Insights Blog

For ceramic or porcelain tile greater than 15” (38 cm) on one or more sides and for all natural stone, the new industry standard calls for the use of a specialized mortar. Uneven tiles detract from the smooth, monolithic look of the floor, create challenging grout joints and can even present a trip and fall hazard.

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Big And Beautiful – Gauged Porcelain Slabs

Conestoga Tile Blog

Also known as large panel porcelain slabs or large format porcelain slabs, gauged porcelain is loved for its beauty, durability, easy maintenance, and most of all its lack of grout joints and continuous pattern throughout the tile. Now, you can finish off your kitchen with stylish countertops that are as sleek as they are durable.