CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. MAPEI began developing rapid-setting mortars and grouts more than 20 years ago with the introduction of Granirapid® mortar, a faster-setting version of its premium Kerabond/Keralastic™ mortar system for indoor and outdoor applications. www.nsfsustainability.org.

Adhesive 100

Adhesive Grout Standards North America 100

StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

Factors such as using large format vs. mixed sized stones, understating the type of meshing on the back of stones and researching the stone’s absorption rate allows fabricators to pick the appropriate type of grout and sealant when installing products. This selection will in turn lead to optimum outcomes and customer satisfaction.

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

• Litokol Spa (Booth 4534) is giving grouting mortar a fresh new look with Litochrom Starlike. • Metropolitan Ceramics (Booth 2800) will roll out Quarrybasics Abrasive, a product providing excellent silicon carbide coverage that prevents slips and enhances the look and longevity of quarry tile.

Kitchen 76

Kitchen Design Mosaics Porcelain 76