Garden State Tile Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
However, when it comes to the part that pulls the entire design together, we save the best for last – and that’s grout. Grout is generally defined as a mixture of water, cement, and other binding agents that is applied between the joints of your tiles after installation. TYPES OF GROUT.
Tile Doctor
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
So it is no wonder that when it comes time to choose the grout, many don’t give this much thought. Grout. Material - Tile, Natural Stone, Marble glamour grout grout sparkly grout When installing tile, everyone gets so excited with picking the perfect style. And it’s a big decision – there’s the type of stone, color and size to be considered.
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Tile Excellence
DECEMBER 6, 2015
Laying a travertine marble tile floor seamlessly (i.e., without grout) is a skill that you can easily develop. do-it-yourself project grout home improvement laying a travertine marble tile floor mortar natural stone thin-set thinest til floor tile travertine marble tile travertine tile installation Only a little bit of knowledge, a few tools, patience, and diligence are required to complete this job successfully.
The Tile Doctor
JUNE 30, 2020
Stone tile is a popular option for both indoor and outdoor projects, but whether youand#39;re using marble, slate, granite or travertine, grout and stone choice is an important decision.
Fabric and Tile Masters
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Marble Stain Repair Jacksonville. Marble stain repair Jacksonville is a conversation devoted almost exclusively to the treatment of acid etch marks. This article is a discussion of marble stain repair with a concentration in the acid etch.
Tile Excellence
OCTOBER 26, 2014
marble days blog #2 The second in the 3 part series of "marble days" is a little more elaborate than the first as promised and describes and shows the use of perimeter borders of marble around the edge of a foyer floor. The middle of the "field" tile is a 4 ft by 4 ft custom laser cut mosaic marble medallion installed diagonally within the different color boarder.
The London Tile Co.
JANUARY 11, 2017
From phone cases to couture dresses, it’s not hard to see why marble is back in fashion. With a timeless elegance that looks stunning in any room in the home, marble is often seen as a luxurious material choice. While real marble might be out of many of our price ranges, marble effect tiles are a great way to get this look for less. Natural materials like marble require regular maintenance, including using specialist cleaning products and sealing solutions.
How to Floor Tile
JANUARY 22, 2018
I have noticed a lot more Marble and Travertine in showrooms across the metroplex showcasing these two Natural Stones. The surface of Marble or Travertine in a shower must be treated like your car paint. I suggest using epoxy grout and that will go a long way in extending the service life of the grout and resisting mold. I have some very strong opinions about these types of material and their use. My opinion is they do not belong in abundance in a shower or wet area.
Fabric and Tile Masters
MARCH 7, 2017
Marble Coating Removal in Jacksonville. Contact Us Today for a FREE Quote on Marble Coating Removal Services. What Is Marble Coating Removal? Marble coating removal is necessary when topical sealers are applied to natural stone. At Fabric & Tile Masters, we offer professional marble coating removal for Jacksonville residents. Professional marble coating removal is necessary to ground out the stone coating safely and effectively.
Tile Doctor
MARCH 17, 2014
You’ve Chosen To Use Travertine Stone, Now What’s the Best Travertine Grout? Stone tile is a popular option for both indoor and outdoor projects, but whether you’re using marble, slate, granite or travertine, grout and stone choice is an important decision. While you might really appreciate the look of. How-To
The Tile Doctor
AUGUST 5, 2015
But your grout shouldn’t be an afterthought. Design Examples Environment - Indoor, Outdoor, Bathroom Material - Tile, Natural Stone, Marble Surfaces - Wall, Floor, Countertop fashion grout glamour groutWhen it comes to redecorating, you put serious thought into color, right? Paint, tile, flooring, curtains, etc. You want everything to match, of course. Especially when you’ve got the chance to sparkle…literally. Take a look at some of the ways you can use.
Diary of a Tile Addict
JULY 30, 2021
Seeing so many tiles day in day out can lead to a mind full of fabulous images, but it can be hard to remember every range, pattern, and design that’s tickled our fancy over the years.
Tile Excellence
DECEMBER 25, 2015
colored thin set diamond tile glass tile grout color hand cut dots hand cut trim marble mosaic mother of pearl glass tile pencil trim rainbow glass subway tile teardrop shaped tile travertine marble A backsplash is one of the quickest easiest ways to improve your kitchen without spending a arm and a leg to get it done. There are certain pointers and techniques that I've learned over 30+ years of tile installation that will make the job more manageable.
Conestoga Tile Blog
MAY 13, 2015
Marble is an iconic addition to any home that is always classy and elegant. If you’ve decided now is the time to start living the fairy tale marble promises, consider using the following marble tile floor pattern ideas as you start searching for the perfect marble for your home. Source: Conestoga Tile Minimalist designs rely on the bold veins within the marble to create the pattern. You can also opt for a traditional design by using Carrara marble.
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. Always use sanded grout whenever possible. So 1/8 inch grout joints can have sanded or unsanded (non sanded) grout applications.
Diary of a Tile Addict
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Cava , a collection previously covered in Tile Addict, designed for Living Ceramics by LucidiPevere, named ‘coral red’ as one of the grout colours specified to complement the tiles. The coloured grout works with both large and small format tiles to add a subtle decorative element that highlights the geometric forms in an extremely satisfying way. 2019’s Pantone colour of the year – Living Coral – is bright, bold and full of life.
Architectural Ceramics
AUGUST 15, 2017
Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. AC’s Gears Collection , offered as a marble or porcelain water-jet mosaic, has several features that will turn your tile project into a unique one: interlocking 12×12 sheet. neutral honed marble. Grouting & Installation. Our Gears mosaic is unique in that the grout becomes a large part of the design. Summer is nearly over.
Fabric and Tile Masters
JUNE 21, 2019
Keeping your shower grout and tiles in good repair is a perfect example of a task that can reap big rewards with some preventative measures and on-going maintenance. Begin by asking the installer to use caulk in the corners and along the edges of the tile instead of grout. Grout will shrink because it is mixed with water and this could result in cracks in the corners and floor edges, providing easy access for fungus and mold. Don’t use vinegar on marble or travertine.
Architectural Ceramics
JUNE 21, 2019
This minimizes grout lines and results in a cleaner look that emphasizes the tile’s dimensional pattern. The city’s iconic Contemporary Art Museum is a saucer-shaped building; the pattern of this wood and marble tile collection uses similar curves to bring a contemporary feel to tradition materials. To view other collections similar to the Niterói Collection that feature high-end wood or marble looks, download a PDF of our Mosarte Catalog here.
Diary of a Tile Addict
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Cava , a collection previously covered in Tile Addict, designed for Living Ceramics by LucidiPevere, named ‘coral red’ as one of the grout colours specified to complement the tiles. The coloured grout works with both large and small format tiles to add a subtle decorative element that highlights the geometric forms in an extremely satisfying way. If grout features aren’t viable, Onix ’s Hex Stoneglass in Tangerine could provide a similar subtle pop of coral.
The Tile Doctor
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Environment - Indoor, Outdoor, Bathroom How-To Installation Tips Material - Tile, Natural Stone, Marble Tutorials Easy DIY glamour grout grout It’s Fall Yall! Fall is my favorite time of the year to entertain, cook and just enjoy the beautiful weather with friends and family. Today I am sharing one of the most helpful DIY projects for all my cooking and entertaining needs this Fall. DIY tile trivets can now.
Architectural Ceramics
AUGUST 11, 2017
Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. AC’s Gears Collection , offered as a marble or porcelain water-jet mosaic, has several features that will turn your tile project into a unique one: interlocking 12×12 sheet. neutral honed marble. Grouting & Installation. Our Gears mosaic is unique in that the grout becomes a large part of the design. Summer is nearly over.
Fabric and Tile Masters
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
Our shower repair services includes: Removal and replacement of cracked and missing grout. We use special tools to remove the grout. Refinishing natural stone surfaces including marble and granite. Shower repairs often focus only on the grout and caulk. Many times a shower can develop mold even when there is no visible missing grout or caulk. We let them know: shower tile and grout repair is far more important than what we have been called there to do.
Diary of a Tile Addict
OCTOBER 22, 2019
A cool neutral toned range from Ceracasa brought together two disparate designs – the soft, waving, water marble effect, and harsh geometric decor elements. The black and white range Chymia features faux mosaics and faux grout lines, faintly textured pieces and organic themed imagery. This year’s Cersaie has given us so much to talk about from so many different companies – a delightfully eclectic mix of patterns, trends, and textures.
How to Floor Tile
AUGUST 22, 2012
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How to Floor Tile
AUGUST 30, 2014
There are different types, qualities and surfaces of natural stone like Travertine and Marble. Here is a corner shot where the caulking and grout failed because it was in a corner where it was exposed to a lot of water volume. I removed grout, caulk, and soap residue. I informed the homeowner that it would likely etch the surface but that I would apply ample sealer after grouting and told them it would look just like new when complete.
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
JANUARY 6, 2016
We are thrilled to feature an installer testimonial from Randy Olson, Huard Marble & Tile Ltd. Repair and Maintenance Manager: “I regularly get called into commercial steam rooms, showers, hot tubs, pools and pool decks with failing/corroded grout. Huard Tile and Marble recently rebuilt the men’s and women’s steam rooms at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel using ARDEX WA ™ Epoxy Grout and Adhesive. It’s Tile Tuesday!
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. AC Stock Ceramic Installation & Maintenance ceramic glass glazed ceramic green tile marakesh marble natural stone perfect pebble spectralock st.
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. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy the pictures of the tumbled marble backsplash below. tumbled marble. Friday, January 31, 2014. Hey There, Regards, Chris tileexcellence.com seopoweredwebsites.com.
Diary of a Tile Addict
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
round from Cicogres is a collection of large circular tiles in stone, marble, and weave-effects. Yellow, Rose, and Blue options make it easy to incorporate coloured grout or to enable the colourful decors to provide the subtle hint of pastel.
Diary of a Tile Addict
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
round from Cicogres is a collection of large circular tiles in stone, marble, and weave-effects. Yellow, Rose, and Blue options make it easy to incorporate coloured grout or to enable the colourful decors to provide the subtle hint of pastel.
Architectural Ceramics
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
Ceramic, marble, porcelain, glass — Square tile is available in a variety of material types. At AC, we have endless porcelain and marble options available as a 12″x12″ field tile. Use our 12″x24″ product search to browse through our featured marble and porcelain collections that include a 12″x24″ field tile. The crisp white tile and grout are a quiet backdrop to the skylight above. Losing weight. It stinks.
Architectural Ceramics
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
The dark grout ties the space together. AC’s Legend Collection, in the Kumba pattern, Nero Marquina and Calacatta Tia tumbled marble. AC Stock Ceramic Marble Porcelain Special Order Trends architectural ceramics black matte tile fixer upper new ravenna tile trendsIn the month of November, we’re thankful for Thanksgiving feasts, Black Friday sales, and the ‘Movember’ trend where men grow a mustache to bring awareness to men’s health.
Architectural Ceramics
DECEMBER 16, 2017
Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. Bar liners are not only available in ceramic, but glass and marble varieties as well. Where the edges of a ceramic liner are unfinished, when using glass or marble, the color or veining will be seen throughout the trim piece. This type of trim is available in ceramic, marble and porcelain.
The Tile Doctor
MARCH 25, 2015
Once installed, they are super easy to keep clean with the grout firmly. Design Examples Material - Tile, Natural Stone, Marble Surfaces - Wall, Floor, Countertop subway tile As you are probably aware, subway tiles get their name from the tiles that were found on New York City subway stations in the eighties. These rectangular tiles can be arranged in a variety of creative patterns on walls.
Architectural Ceramics
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
Don’t default to Windex because you’re cleaning glass, if you have unsealed white grout, it may turn blue over time. Our Legend Collection, featuring the Flagstaff pattern in tumbled Thassos, Bardiglio and Cavern marbles; image via architecturalceramics.com. This natural stone collection features six distinctly different marble blends that create fabric-like patterns through hand-clipped mosaics. What do tiles and textiles have in common?
Diary of a Tile Addict
DECEMBER 17, 2019
One trend that we are especially hoping will take off more in 2020 is coloured grout. Whether it was combining wood with marble or cement, forming terrazzo within terrazzo, or overlaying materials ontop of one another, there was a lot of exciting experimentation.
Diary of a Tile Addict
OCTOBER 17, 2019
This piece by Ceramica Sant’Agostino has a slight 70s flair and an interesting format (250mm by 750mm) that draws the eye away from the grout lines to create the appearance of a cohesive wallpaper. This heavily zoomed in marble-look style was seen at a few different stands, but the most eye-catching of all was Bloom. Our previous article on Cersaie ‘s curiosities barely scratched the surface of all the design delights from the show.
Diary of a Tile Addict
OCTOBER 17, 2019
This piece by Ceramica Sant’Agostino has a slight 70s flair and an interesting format (250mm by 750mm) that draws the eye away from the grout lines to create the appearance of a cohesive wallpaper. This heavily zoomed in marble-look style was seen at a few different stands, but the most eye-catching of all was Bloom. Our previous article on Cersaie ‘s curiosities barely scratched the surface of all the design delights from the show.
Architectural Ceramics
JULY 27, 2018
Throughout historic cities in Europe, their streets are paved in cobblestones, the statues are carved in marble, and their monuments are clad in limestone. Or, go for a vein-cut marble instead of a slate with an uneven cleft. These 10″x10″ cement tiles have faux grout lines to mimic small-scale mosaics.
Tile Excellence
JULY 30, 2014
How to Figure Out How Much Thin-set and Grout [setting materials] You''ll Need How to Know How Much Hardi Board or Durock to order Unknowingly experienced tile installers use formulas every day.Through experience we just automatically figure in our thinking of jobs using unnoticed formulas every day.It For every 100 sq ft of tile you will need 50 lbs of thin set mortar and 25 lbs of grout 4.Hardi Board and Durock is generally sold in 3ft by 5 ft sheets= 15 sq ft per board.
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. And, here’s the kicker, they actually work…yes, even the grout cleaner! Finding the right product that will actually clean these surfaces without damaging them seems to be practically impossible.
Diary of a Tile Addict
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
The sleek lines and luxury of Art Deco were given moment after moment at stand after stand and those that didn’t incorporate the gold, marble, or geometrics into their designs still set the stage with appropriate furniture and interior decor.
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