CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. New Rapid-Setting Mortar from MAPEI. www.mapei.com.

Adhesive 100

Adhesive Grout Standards North America 100

StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

The two events attracted more than 75 participants from 29 companies and featured discussions by Michael Picco of Picco Engineering, Mike Micalizzi of Custom Building Products and Rod Sigman of AquaMix. The discussion surrounded the use and characteristics of water based and solvent based products. chapters installation newsletter'

Natural Stone 40

Natural Stone Stone Quarry Sealants 40

StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

The amount of water that is experienced by the surface, the pitch of the surface slope, the permeability of the stone, and the permeability of the grout are all factors as to what amount of water penetrates the bed. The setting bed beneath the tile will achieve varying levels of saturation.

Stone 40

Stone Standards Tile Meeting 40

Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

• Ceramiche Refin (Booth 4123) has three new products that capitalize on the latest technology. • Duradek (Booth 3842) is debuting at Coverings with five new products incorporating Tiledek. • Litokol Spa (Booth 4534) is giving grouting mortar a fresh new look with Litochrom Starlike.

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Kitchen Design Mosaics Porcelain 76