Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. I’ll explain what grout haze is, how to correctly identify the problem, and why it occurs. Cement tiles that needs to be grouted. What is Grout Haze?

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. A mosaic wall is one of the best features that you can have in your home. This is likely to include adhesive, grout, a grout scraper, gloves, and safety glasses. The joy of creating a tile mosaic is there is no right or wrong. design standards. at 6:00 AM.

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How to Floor Tile

MAY 30, 2019

Trim is needed for outside edges and around corners and niches in order to cover the cut tile be it porcelain or ceramic. Mosaic for instance demands more money to install even though it is on a backing. Cutting mosaic requires a different level of skill and equipment to accomplish. Took forever but got it done.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

This porcelain tile collection offers a lot more than the Tartan pattern we show below. Images of our Soul Collection in Tartan Cold, Porcelain 24”x24”. We decided on Sybil , a waterjet stone mosaic designed and manufactured in Virginia by New Ravenna, which is, in fact, inspired by organic floral textiles of the 1920s.

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Making Tile Modern

MAY 30, 2012

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

GPTP stands for Gauged Porcelain Tile and Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs and is one of the ACT areas of certification. Specific GPTP hands-on demonstrations include: How to get Coverage for Gauged Porcelain Tile: Have you ever wondered what the mortar under your GPT looks like? Grab a trowel and try it for yourself.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The updated course offers a comprehensive look at ceramic tile uses, including industry standards, installation methods, avoiding problems, sales training, and how to work effectively with clients. The updated course has an expanded section on glass tile and mosaics.

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Making Tile Modern

JANUARY 28, 2016

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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Garden State Tile Blog

APRIL 4, 2019

From porcelain to cement to natural stone, new designs and innovations have lead to some of the most breathtaking new collections for both residential and commercial projects. Strong Veined Marble Porcelain. Dramatic, yet undeniably sophisticated, marble look porcelain in 2019 is stronger than ever. Parquet Porcelain.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 17, 2019

One trend that we are especially hoping will take off more in 2020 is coloured grout. There was some evidence of this around this year, especially at Clerkenwell Design Week , and of course, throughout Living Ceramics ‘ Cava and Cava Mosaic, but there doesn’t seem to be nearly enough of it gound around.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

’s Laminam collection gained a new series with the addition of Filo, a uniquely textured, metallic-finish line of large format porcelain panels ideal for skinning interior vertical surfaces in commercial settings. The mosaic art gallery featured unique, museum-quality creations using Laticrete’s SpectraLock Grout Dazzle.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs: Thin tile applications have become more widely used, appearing as cladding on buildings, walls, floors and installed as countertops or other surfacing. Panaria Ceramica (Booth 2125), Eternity 0.3:

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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. This type of trim is available in ceramic, marble and porcelain. Here is a quick list of common tile trim types and where to use them.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor. The next step of course is the grout or is it? Slate is a natural stone and you have to seal it before you grout. Labels: Ditra , Grout , Schluter , Slate tile , thin-set. design standards.

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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.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 14, 2014

Here are the first three: Use a very narrow grout line when installing cement tiles. Place cement tiles as close together as possible to create a very thin grout line. Minimizing the grout line will make the design look seamless and your space look larger. We recommend a 1/16” grout joint. design standards.

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The London Tile Co.

APRIL 14, 2016

Our range of brick effect tiles are extremely realistic looking, and are as slim as standard tiles. Available in a range of colours from traditional red to white-washed, the brick-style tiles can be fitted using a 10mm spacer and grout joint to recreate the brick and mortar look. Marble Effect Tiles. Terracotta Effect Tiles.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Then the additional layers of tile are added, let to sit overnight and the grout is applied. The grout is applied and then smoothed over as an initial cleanup with a damp sponge and allowed to sit again overnight. Labels: ceramic tile , glass tile , Grout , installation , thin set. design standards. The finished product!

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut. Each tessera is carefully chosen based on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. Where to use Fragments Fragments are designed for wall applications because the mosaic surface is not flat. at 6:00 AM.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

“For designers from Miami to Dallas to LA, that 24 x 48 is now a standard size. We’re even getting into bigger sizes—8 x 8-foot tiles—because consumers are moving away from grout lines. With a style like that, you’re getting a full pattern, unbroken by grout lines.”. Natural Materials.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Fragments is a colorful mosaic accent collection of patterned cement tile re-purposed from the cement tile factory.s Each piece, which is first cut into a square or rectangular tessera, is then carefully chosen on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. Spring Mosaic. Summer Mosaic.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Urban Wood is a beautiful new porcelain tile ideal for any application, especially for creative projects where the “look of wood” is typically not specified, in particular, for hospitality suites’ kitchens and bathrooms. Florim’s new Urban Wood. “Dazzle was a big hit when it was introduced ten years ago. .”

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 21, 2014

Last week I discussed some important points about grout and cement tile for backsplash design. Finally, polished tile are usually easier to install because grout doesnt stick to the slightly smoother surface. In general, a grout release is not required for polished tiles. design standards. Margaret Almon Mosaics.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

About the product : Daltile is currently launching its Defend powered by Microban program and the new floor, wall and mosaic tile products under that umbrella. Natural Essence represents both luxury and supreme craftsmanship and is crafted with Greenguard Certified environmental standards. —Bruce Odette, Carpet Exchange, Denver.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 14, 2012

This classic Spanish colonial tile body in a Moorish design is seamlessly translated into a square body cement tile with the option of different colors including a faux grout line. Here two colors were used for the "terracotta body" and the black grout line is in relief. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2021

Daltile’s expansive offerings run the gamut from ceramic, porcelain, glass, natural stone tiles and mosaics to extra-large slabs, roofing tiles and countertops. A prime example is Enlite, Daltile’s new Enlite porcelain tile collection. Pure Grout from Republic Floor. Republic Floor.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

MSI’s Arterra porcelain pavers feature Zero-slip, a proprietary technology providing exceptional slip resistance for wet and dry flooring. Larger format tile continues to gain market share as it provides a more seamless installation with less visible grout lines. Much of that remodeling work is spilling over into 2021.”.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

If you arent using a standard layout where we provide the ratio of tiles required, or you find yourself with uncommon tile sizes, then youll need to calculate the tiles required by finding the ratio of small tiles to larger tiles using the exact area of each tile. Layout the tiles in the pinwheel pattern using the grout width you desire.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Then visit our pages on houzz.com , our boards on Pinterest , and browse through dozens of our Ceramic Tile Design Ideas portfolio page where you can find a large collection of projects showcasing our handmade and hand-painted ceramic tile, cement tile, decorative tile, mosaic tile, and so much more. Mosaic Madness. design standards.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. bathroom tile. cement tile.

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

JANUARY 15, 2015

The flooring industry uses coefficient of friction ratings as a guideline to determine the slip resistance of ceramic and porcelain tiles. The coefficient of friction measurement is an evaluation of a tile surface under known conditions using a standardized method. So what exactly does this mean? ANSI A137.1=

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. bathroom tile. cement tile.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Provide additional grout lines that improve slip resistance. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. In the meantime, tell us how you use Pinterest! backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

Since the tiles differ in size, the use of proper sizing of the background grid and of the accent tiles also promotes recognition of the required layout that will be necessary and to avoid additional or excessive cuts, awkward edges, or thicker grout lines. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. bathroom design.

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