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Installing to Meet Moisture and Chemical Resistance Requirements

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

It also includes administrative offices and community meeting rooms for local activities. TEC® AccuColor EFX® Epoxy Special Effects Grout was used in these areas for its extreme heat, stain and chemical resistance. “This space required a highly stain resistant, durable grout that met both budget and installation requirements.

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Sika to bring tile install solutions to Coverings 2023

Floor Covering News

—Sika, a global pioneer of specialty industrial chemicals, will showcase SikaTile gauged porcelain tile panel and slab (GPTP/S) systems and grout solutions at Coverings 2023 , to be held here at the Orange County Convention Center. Here, visitors will learn how various SikaTile grout products perform in different tiling scenarios.

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Laticrete kicks off Spectralock 1 ‘Pick 1’ Sweepstakes

Floor Covering News

and Canadian customers (excluding Quebec) to celebrate the launch of Spectralock 1, a pre-mixed, stain-proof grout with true epoxy performance. Since launching Spectralock 1 earlier this year, it’s been of the utmost importance to Laticrete that we give back to our loyal customers who helped us make Spectralock Grout the No.

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Honoring the Craft with Quality Installations: Stoneman Construction

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

We take pride in meeting or exceeding all industry standards,” Jeremy, a CTI, explains. ARDEX CA 20 P™ Multi-Purpose Construction Adhesive and Sealant. ARDEX FL™ Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout. ARDEX SX™ 100% Silicone Sealant for Tile and Stone Applications. “We

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Perspective: Reducing Callbacks and Preventing Failures

CUSTOM Insights Blog

These need to be kept clear and filled with a flexible 100% silicone sealant. Inexperienced installers can have big challenges with properly mixing grout. That is why I always recommend Prism grout. to drive four hours and meet me on a jobsite at 8:00. Help all of the tile installers you meet to do the best job they can.

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Prevent Cracks in Tiled Surfaces Through Subfloor Preparation

CUSTOM Insights Blog

. * Protect corners, expansion joints, changes in plane and other areas in tile installations susceptible to cracking by applying Commercial 100% Silicone Sealant. Remember, these subloor underlayments are designed to preserve the integrity of the tile surface and can’t stops cracks from happening in the subfloor below.

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Installation: Grouts, mortars ‘seal’ the deal

Floor Covering News

However, often overlooked are the grouts and mortars that provide the functionality. Perhaps the most design-savvy of flooring categories, tile is most particularly supported by grout and mortar products. In fact, industry experts agree grout and mortar can make or break a tile installation.

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