CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Cement tiles are one of the most popular materials on the market today. From floors to walls, cement tiles come with many benefits that outlast both ceramic tiles and hardwood floors. Cement tiles aren’t hard to maintain but they do require some basic cleaning and maintenance to keep their beauty and handmade charm.

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Tile Excellence

JUNE 3, 2012

Economical shower waterproofing for ceramic tile, marble,slate.and all natural stone materials. Many times the mildew had eaten away at the wood studs in the wall and caused the grout to turn black from the inside out causing costly repairs and complete tear outs to redo the wood studs.In Tile Excellence. Newer Post.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Tiles have always been a go-to material for the bathroom, but have you considered cement tile for your remodel? Cement tiles have been showing up in magazines, home renovation TV shows, and décor blogs more and more, and for good reasons. Why Choose Cement Tiles Over Ceramic Tiles? If not, it’s about time you do.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Wait…Cement Can Be Tile? Cement tiles are an ingenious combination of cement, marble powder, water, sand, pigments, time and patience. A technique that uses a mold to make designs in many colors and a press to harden the tiles without requiring heat. What Are My Cement Tile Options? Yes—it’s ALL custom!

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Tile Excellence

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Tile Excellence responds to bad advise on "how to lay ceramic tile" found on ask.com. Here''s a question from answers.com, which Tile Excellence oftens answers. In response to the question, "How to Install Ceramic Tile Floor" "To i nstall ceramic tile , first grout the area. Wipe off all excess grout with."

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? To avoid getting into the nitty-gritty, it’s because of how the tile is made. Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

Check out Architectural Ceramic’s Surge Collection, featuring a large-format ceramic tile, that mimics illuminated glass and includes bold electric colors too. AC’s Surge Collection, a large-format ceramic tile made to look like back-lit glass, has several features that make it a bright idea: 8″x24″ field tile.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Dallas— American Olean has launched two new tile collections—each bringing the latest trends to life through Reveal Imaging, an advanced technology that allows porcelain tile to emulate the beauty of natural stone and wood. For more information, visit: americanolean.com. Bryson Valley.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Don’t let tile mistakes haunt your home renovation. With expert advice from Architectural Ceramic’s Customer Service team, you can be prepared throughout your tile purchase and renovation. Whether you’re an architect, interior designer, or a DIY homeowner, we’ll help you avoid spooky tile situations.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MAY 19, 2014

The combination of the nylon and stainless steel strap makes it possible to achieve a minimum seam of 1/64” (ideal for thin tile countertop install) up to 3/8” grout joints. The MLT SYSTEM™ is ideal for setting large format porcelain, thin tiles, and slab up to ¾”. Share it now!

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 17, 2014

CANTON, OH (July 16, 2014) – Five members of the tile industry donated tile and installation materials to tile three Habitat for Humanity homes in Woodland Park, Colorado, in April. Daltile, Capco Tile & Stone, and Marino Tile and Marble all donated tile.

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Tile Excellence

JANUARY 31, 2014

Tumbled marble backsplash completed today total labor cost $310 !! Today I did this Tumbled marble backsplash in Hamilton ma, It took me 4 hours of my time from start to finish and I grouted it as well. The point being a experienced tile guy doesnt have. Friday, January 31, 2014. I made almost $80.00 I made almost $80.00

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile. What type of tile can be used outdoors? Whether using tile under foot on a balcony, your pool deck, or in the pool itself, outdoor tiles come in a few varieties.

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Tile Excellence

OCTOBER 27, 2013

fire place natural stone /tile installation in Lynfield mass. fire place natural stone /tile installation in Lynfield mass. Started out with a plain brick fireplace and using a natural stone tile transformed it into. It was tiled hearth to ceiling ,the hearth being face with. the natural stone tile. Newer Post.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. AC’s Basics Collection , is a simple one with a white subway tile at its core. clean, off-white color. glossy finish.

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Tile Excellence

MAY 27, 2013

Tile Excellence responds to bad advise on "how to lay ceramic tile" found on ask.com. Hi, This is Diana Smith , Chris Lawsons marketing person and webmaster for Tile Excellence, Inc. I generally do not write about tile installation or answer questions--I leave that to Chris. To install ceramic tile, first grout the area.

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Tile Excellence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

After an initially acceptable job on a simple marble floor, I had ** do a custom tile bath and an expanded marble floor. First of all It pains me after 36 years of doing tile work and always putting customers first that a review of this caliber would be unjustly posted. Terrible work, totally unprofessional!!!

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2021

Anecdotal information contin­ues to show this pent-up demand has given specialty retailers a much-needed lifeline as they seek to weather the storm that is COVID-19. One standout collection includes the company’s Engineered Stone Click Planks & Tiles. A prime example is Enlite, Daltile’s new Enlite porcelain tile collection.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JUNE 12, 2017

The versatility and beauty of marble, limestone, travertine, granite and other natural stone countertops make them extremely popular in kitchens around the country. Information about the expected wear of Aqua Mix sealers can be found on our technical bulletin.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2020

Take Karndean, for example, which next month will debut Australian slate, English limestone, Italian marble and antique French cotta from its Korlok Select collection. Fifteen of the new Korlok Select stones feature vinyl grouting that is integrated into the construction.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 4, 2018

This is the time of year when tile manufacturers start to inform Tile Addict of their plans for Cersaie 2018. And early indications are that the new market opportunities offered by XXL format tiles – 3,200 by 1,600mm and up – are very much on the manufacturers’ minds. Note the coloured grout lines.

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Tile Excellence

AUGUST 15, 2012

"ask chris", the do-it-yourself, and consumer friendly tile installation blog of Tile Excellence, Inc, is written and answered personally by owner Chris Lawson based on his 34 years experience. Tile on top of wood? Is the tile from the designer store necessary, or can he purchase nice tile at a discount store or at Home Depot?

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

Leaders in ceramics, including the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), Ceramics of Italy and Tile of Spain, used the time to weigh in on the current state of the U.S. tile market, discuss potential growth opportunities and illustrate both macro and micro trends for the coming year. ceramic tile consumption in 2019 was 2.9

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The Perfect Bath

MARCH 29, 2017

Such composites are made from acrylic, resin or marble dust, and are often very energy intensive to manufacture. There are also wood tops (not at all practical), cement, stainless, terrazzo, tile (the grout can get nasty) and finally, the ’50s favorite, formica. I especially love stones with active surfaces.

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Burgin Construction

JULY 15, 2010

If you’re like most homeowners (or at least like me) you spend countless hours and dollars trying to clean your tile, natural stone, laminate, hardwood and grout…especially grout. In 1992 Joe Ribble, owner of Anaheim Hills Tile Supply gave up on his search for the perfect cleaner.

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StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

The realization of this goal came on March 27, 2014 at Moscone Marble and Tile. The installation area must be within 1/8th of an inch per 10 foot section or flooring tile may crack or loosen over time. This selection will in turn lead to optimum outcomes and customer satisfaction. chapters installation newsletter'

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

AUGUST 7, 2008

Please see the manufacturer''s recommendations for specific installation information. Due to local raw materials and unique manufacturing techniques, variations in body and color from tile to tile are to be expected. Dry-lay your tiles prior to installation to inspect for color, shading and size variance.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. One might say Donato Pompo’s career in tile was foreordained. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

The information gathered by those existing platforms is then utilized to create a more enhanced experience that allows retailers to see the best return on their overall investment.”. First up is True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows the creation of a middle grout line that mimics two tiles in one.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

In its 70-plus years of delivering trendy product designs in a range of formats, including floor and wall tile and countertops, a few Daltile products have stood above the rest. RevoTile is genuine porcelain tile offered in 26 marble, wood, stone and concrete looks. On that list is RevoTile. Officially launched on Jan.

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