Tile Excellence

JANUARY 19, 2014

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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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2023

With FlinTile, Unilin offers a ceramic alternative to SPC with real grout. The floating installation is simple at fast with three easy steps: click, grout and clean. With this new patent we hope to further inform the industry about the existing broad patent portfolio in this area of expertise.” The newly granted U.S. “We

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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. For more information about glass tile and how to install it, check out our blog entry The Layman’s Class on Glass: Design & Installation Tips for Glass Tile.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The durability of cement tiles also makes them very low maintenance, and as long as they are sealed properly before the grout is applied, they won’t crack, scratch, or fade easily. If you’re hiring a professional, then this information won’t apply to you. Cement Tiles Won’t Go Out of Style. Professional or DIY?

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Tile Excellence

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts. Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts. For specific information click appropriate link. Tile Excellence. Reactions: Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. Newer Post. Older Post.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 10, 2019

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Choose the Right Grout Color for Your Backsplash. The dark grout trend has been popular for a few years, but it’s not for everyone. Dark grout lines with light tile is stylish but can be busy for large-scale areas.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

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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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

But, our showroom sales associates and designers are also an amazing resource, who offer free design consultations to help you navigate your tile material and renovation options. Talk with your AC sales associate and your contractor or installer to determine how much overage is appropriate for your renovation.

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Tile Excellence

DECEMBER 16, 2012

Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts. Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts. For specific information click appropriate link. Tile Excellence. Reactions: Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. Newer Post. Older Post.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

This minimizes grout lines and results in a cleaner look that emphasizes the tile’s dimensional pattern. Ask an AC sales associate, and we’ll take care of making sure you have the right sealant for your tile type. To see more inspiration or technical information from our Geoform Collection, download a Datasheet here.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

According to Patrick Warren, vice president of residential sales, dealer and showrooms, Daltile’s residential remodel business was up almost double digits in 2022, but Daltile Statements dealers outpaced that growth. “As At the same time, Daltile has built the merchandising so the retail sales associate can close that sale.

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Tile Excellence

JANUARY 12, 2014

In part one I showed the process of installing "broke joint" or "brick pattern" tile mostly shown through pictures.The pictures showed 6 by 6 tiles being installed on the wall in a BRICK PATTERN" without a grout spacer with self spacing tiles and a unsanded grout. For specific information click appropriate link. Newer Post.

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United Tile's Blog

JUNE 29, 2016

StoneTech Advanced Grout Sealer (aerosol). StoneTech Advanced Grout Sealer (Aerosol) —> MS 511 Spray On Aerosol. Stop by one of our showrooms, contact your United Tile sales representative, or visit our website ( [link] ) for more information on these new sealers and cleaners. StoneTech Heavy Duty Sealer.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 30, 2014

Best Tile of Raleigh donated floor and wall tile and Neuse Tile Service of Youngsville donated thinset mortar and grout. For USG Sales Representative Willie Phares, it was an easy decision to participate. For more information, visit www.mountainre-source.org or www.tpfh.com. ###.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

When the stone is exposed to water, moisture penetrates the stone and grout and into the mud bed, activating the loose particles of cement. We sell Miracle Poultice products that can help if you contact our sales team at sales@architecturalceramics.com. The availability of so many wonderful marbles.

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Tile Excellence

JUNE 3, 2012

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 For specific information click appropriate link. severe cases mildew can be dangerous to the health of the elderly and the very young.

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Tile Excellence

MAY 6, 2012

After the grout is removed then the tile to be replaced can be broken from the middle out in pieces and removed carefully using the hammer and chisel a little at a time or all at once if the tile is not bonded very well. Shower re grouts are in some ways much easier because you dont have to worry about breaking tiles from removal.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

A soft to the touch, contemporary, rectified tile, Urban Wood enables the installer to use smaller grout joints which not only give the new tiled area a more monolithic appearance… the smaller the grout joint, the lesser the time and expense for future cleaning. Industry Insights Innovations Product Information'

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2020

Fifteen of the new Korlok Select stones feature vinyl grouting that is integrated into the construction. The objective is to arm store owners and retail salespeople with the product knowledge and information on the category’s latest trends so they will be better equipped to respond to customer inquiries and close the sale.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JUNE 14, 2016

John from Reliable Tile in Bedminster, NJ recently tried ARDEX FL™ Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout in Sugar Cookie on a job site demo this past week. Contact your ARDEX Sales Professional for more information on ARDEX FL today- (888) 512-7339. He couldn’t wait to try the squeegee application method!

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Tile Excellence

MAY 27, 2013

To install ceramic tile, first grout the area. Apply more grout to the seams and let it dry for several hours. Wipe off all excess grout with.". 1-GROUT is NOT used to lay the tile!! GROUT is CEMENT!!! You cannot "wipe" dry grout as he describes. the grout issue. I dont think Chris will mind (I hope).

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. To donate or for more information on MRC or TPFH, contact MRC Executive Director Herb Miller at 304-678-4229/ hmiller@mountainre-source.org or Networking Director Ally Venugopal at 425-429-6188/ allyv@mountainre-source.org.

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Tile Excellence

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Pic #7 shows access door tiled yet to be grouted. Tiled but not yet grouted. Finally pic #9 shows completed door ready to grout. replaced or repaired then simply cut out grout lines and remove door for motor. access, replace motor and re-grout door again. Completed door ready to grout! Tile Excellence.

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Tile Excellence

OCTOBER 27, 2013

And sanded grout to fill in the gaps and grout the tile on top of the hearth. For specific information click appropriate link. The customer saved about a $1000 over a pro stone mason and got the exact same look. I used marble and granite medium bed mortar(picture above) to install the stone tile and the 12s. Tile Excellence.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

LATICRETE commissioned the 12 pieces from industry mosaic artists to display their work at the company’s Surfaces 2013 exhibit earlier this year, in support of communicating the 10 year anniversary of SPECTRALOCK® Grout. This mosaic art gallery was comprised of unique, museum-quality creations using SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout with DAZZLE™.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

For information about our Ancient Stone Collection, visit the Product Page on our website, or download a Data Sheet here. For more information about the 12″x24″ tile we stock, visit our Product Page. For more information about the 12″x24″ tile we stock, visit our Product Page. Aristocrat.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

From the shower pan to the grout, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout. We hope all this information doesn’t leave your feeling drained. A linear drain is an alternative option to a common round drain.

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Tile Excellence

MAY 31, 2013

About 3 parts grout and 1 part portland cement(comes in gray and white colors) Its probably better for the do it yourselfer to do this repair in the morning or late evening when the direct sun is not right on your area to be repaired. tile replaced ready to grout. For specific information click appropriate link. closer look.

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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. Note the coloured grout lines. Hyper Dec Street from the Wide range by Flaviker. Surface-mounted washbasin and bathroom featuring Flaviker surfaces. Hyper Slim Pack Grey by Flaviker.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 3, 2013

For more information, visit www.tileofspainusa.com. Matt Bartkowski, Regional Sales Manager – New England with Marazzi USA, managed the large-scale donation of first quality porcelain tile. The tile is then fired at low temperatures in an oxygen-starved kiln, which leaves the pure metal behind and burns off impurities and adhesives.

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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 29, 2012

They offer a direct way to boost your company’s image and sales among customers and provide an easy way for customers to express their needs, insights, and opinions about what you offer. Tweets can carry links that move readers on to more detailed information on your website or on Facebook. Finding the fine line can be tricky.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 24, 2024

With this system, retailers are more likely to accomplish higher close rates and an increase in sales as they engage with knowledgeable, ready-to-buy shoppers. One of those leads came through our website, used our Digital Retailing tools, and it resulted in a $26,000 sale. “One She came into the store just one time.”

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Floor Covering News

MAY 27, 2021

“It was built for the time-constrained contractor to efficiently get them the product information, technical data, and key videos that they need on the job site or wherever they may be.” Grout Calculator. Quick access to Bostik sales and technical service representatives. Technical and Safety Data Sheets.

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Tile Excellence

OCTOBER 10, 2013

I will be taking it down to the studs as I am sure it has regular sheet rock and not hardieback as mold keeps coming through the grout. For specific information click appropriate link. I came across your responses to questions re: waterproofing and I appreciate your response as I am about to do a demo of a walk in shower. Newer Post.

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Tile Excellence

JANUARY 31, 2014

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. For specific information click appropriate link. Hey There, Regards, Chris tileexcellence.com seopoweredwebsites.com. The labor cost to the customer was $310.00 I made almost $80.00 tumbled marble.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

We all have bits of information that stick with us from K through 12th grade. Grout is used to allow for this expansion and contraction. Better yet, visit one of our DC-metro area showrooms to continue the conversation with one of our sales associates. Basic Scientific Principles. Kings play chess on fancy green stools.

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