CUSTOM Insights Blog

JUNE 12, 2017

The versatility and beauty of marble, limestone, travertine, granite and other natural stone countertops make them extremely popular in kitchens around the country. Grease, wine, coffee, various sauces and other seemingly harmless food and beverages can actually have lasting and costly consequences if the proper precautions aren’t taken to protect and care for your natural stone countertops, which are a significant investment to any kitchen.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Tile installer Rob Fauvergue used a complete ARDEX Tile and Stone Installation Systems solution for renovating the showroom floor of Natural Stone & Tile Gallery in Indiana! ARDEX X 78™ MICROTEC® Semi-Pourable Tile and Stone Mortar, ARDEX UI 720™ FLEXBONE® Floating Uncoupling Membrane, and ARDEX FL™ Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout were all used.

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The London Tile Co.

APRIL 14, 2016

From natural looking wood to vintage-style distressed brick, there’s no shortage of designs available. These tiles allow you to create the look of natural wood, stone & brick at a fraction of the cost and with little to no maintenance. Browse our range of natural and distressed style wood effect tiles online today. Stone Effect Tiles. We love the look of natural stone, but the price and level of maintenance can be offputting.

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Tile Doctor

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

And it’s a big decision – there’s the type of stone, color and size to be considered. 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.

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Realstone

AUGUST 26, 2020

uses natural stone to create a classic and luxurious residence. A beautiful pale quartzite from Realstone Systems, Berkshire Buff Estate Stone was used on the front facade, back patio components including an accent wall and a bar, as well as on the interior fireplace.

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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. Don’t go through all this time to find the right tile only to not think about what grout you will grout it with. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout. Same exact pebble tile, but with different grouts.

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 29, 2017

Like all concrete and natural stone, cement tiles are porous. When installing cement tiles , whether on a floor or wall, they must be sealed before and after grouting to prevent the grout staining the tile. Sealing Grout for Cement Tiles Vs. Ceramic Tiles. For example, ceramic tiles do not need to be sealed before grouting, but the grout joints, once dried, should be sealed to prevent them from staining and wearing faster.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Have you ever experienced grout sticking to your tile making cleaup time consuming? Many common tile types, including porcelain and stone, can pose a challenge during the grouting process. Natural stone, textured tile, matte unpolished porcelain tiles, or tiles with a coating commonly pose a challenge when cleaning grout haze or residue. The nature of porous and uneven tiles can make them more difficult to clean.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting. Spaces are trending toward more natural material choices like cement and terracotta tiles. The catch is, that these seemingly low-maintenance natural tiles are a bit high-maintenance because they are only suitable for outdoor use where freezing temperatures aren’t a factor. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Breeze through each one; from natural stone and cement, to ceramic and glass, we offer dimensional tile in a range of material types. At AC, we have a soft spot this hard-surface natural stone dimensional tile that mixes warm texture with cool sophistication. Our Ambra Collection , is a specialty line that features a 24″x24″ large-format, hand-carved stone tile with a honed and polished finish.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve prepared a quick read for you about natural slate, and our client spaces and collections that feature it. Slate’s Natural Element. Before we jump into examples of slate tiles, let’s look at slate as a natural material. What is natural slate? Natural slate on a mountainside near the Mosel River in Rhineland, Germany. Slate tile with a natural cleft or rough texture.

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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.

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Garden State Tile Blog

MARCH 20, 2020

Hard surfaces such as ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, and glass tile are some of the most durable and easy to maintain options for floors, walls, and backsplashes. Below is our simple guide for how to clean your tile and grout, including product recommendations and DIY solutions!

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. Your contractor already sealed the crackle tile before grouting it during installation. Doing so could discolor the tile or the porous cement grout around it. Natural Stone. ” If you prefer to live with a bit of luxury in your life, then natural stone is for you.

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Tile Excellence

DECEMBER 6, 2015

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 Laying a travertine marble tile floor seamlessly (i.e., Only a little bit of knowledge, a few tools, patience, and diligence are required to complete this job successfully.

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StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

In June 2013, 15 Toronto based natural stone companies met at Picco Engineering to discuss the prospect of forming an MIA Toronto Chapter. The goal of this group would be to provide training for the Natural Stone Industry and create awareness to the Architectural and Design Communities. The MIA Toronto Chapter launched its 2014 programming with its presentation “Installation in the Natural Stone Industry” and an accompanying evening CEU Program.

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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. Perfect Pebble: Nature is always full of the color green, like a forest full of trees. Or, to explore Architectural Ceramic’s full offering of in-stock and special order tile in ceramic, glass and stone, visit one of our DC-metro area showroom locations.

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

AUGUST 7, 2008

We provide these natural stone installation instructions as a general guideline. Most stone cannot be guaranteed in the northeast region of the U.S. Due to the porous nature of stone, high quality white thinsets are generally recommended. For the best results, we recommend that installers use a quality wet saw for cutting natural stone tile. Natural Stone should be sealed prior to the grouting process for protection and ease of grout cleaning.

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The London Tile Co.

AUGUST 7, 2015

There are 3 materials that you’ll find everyone talking about, ceramic, porcelain and natural stone. Tiles made from porcelain will often have rectified edges, allowing for thinner grout joints. Natural Stone. Whether you love clean, cool marble, dark and dramatic Slate, or soft, light Travertine, our selection of Natural Stone Tiles will have something for you. Benefits of Natural Stone Tiles.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Have you ever experienced grout sticking to your tile making cleaup time consuming? Many common tile types, including porcelain and stone, can pose a challenge during the grouting process. Natural stone, textured tile, matte unpolished porcelain tiles, or tiles with a coating commonly pose a challenge when cleaning grout haze or residue. The nature of porous and uneven tiles can make them more difficult to clean.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Our Naturals Collection is a natural choice to showcase a 3″x6″ glass subway tile option. To learn more about this collection, read our blog entry, It’s Only Natural: AC’s Glass Tile Collection. It is commonly done in travertine, because the pattern and natural stone both come from France. The crisp white tile and grout are a quiet backdrop to the skylight above. Losing weight. It stinks.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 23, 2019

The Hard Surfaces & Natural Stone Show is fast approaching. From 30th April to 2nd May 2019, buyers will be presented at ExCel, London with a powerful line up of ceramic, porcelain, conglomerate, ultra-compact, and natural stone surface solutions, making this a must-visit event for retailers, distributors, contractors, and specifiers alike. Barriers between natural stone and ceramics in the tile sector have long since broken down.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

MARCH 31, 2020

Tile and grout look absolutely stunning when they first go in but over time can develop dark stains as receptors for mold spores, mildew, and grime. If you Google ‘best way to clean tile and grout’ you are hit with thousands of web pages and videos offering unique and home made solutions.

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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.

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How to Floor Tile

AUGUST 6, 2011

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2015

Have you ever experienced grout sticking to your tile making cleaup time consuming? Many common tile types, including porcelain and stone, can pose a challenge during the grouting process. Natural stone, textured tile, matte unpolished porcelain tiles, or tiles with a coating commonly pose a challenge when cleaning grout haze or residue. The nature of porous and uneven tiles can make them more difficult to clean.

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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.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Sure, rust, wine, food coloring and other chemical reactions can discolor the stone, but the acid etch mark is the main culprit. There are many categories of natural stone, but for this discussions sake, let’s stick with the two main ones: granite & marble.

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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.

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How to Floor Tile

AUGUST 22, 2012

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 14, 2017

Custom Building Products recently strengthened its line of award-winning Aqua Mix tile and stone care products with a focus on grout haze prevention and removal. In addition to updating our Aqua Mix Grout Release, we have also introduced Aqua Mix Cement Grout Haze Remover and Aqua Mix Non-Cement Grout Haze Remover to help installers avoid or address costly and time-consuming call backs associated with grout residue on tile and stone.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

There are a variety of reasons these natural stone floors look bad: Quick and unskilled application of topical sealers to homes in a frustrated attempt to make a floor look good to sell. Neglect by the former owners that led to unfilled holes, stained and dirty grout, and loss of whatever sheen was there at one time. The grout was so dirty there were several part that looked like the grout had disappeared. We replaced several yards of grout.

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Tile Excellence

OCTOBER 27, 2013

fire place natural stone /tile installation in Lynfield mass. fire place natural stone /tile installation in Lynfield mass. Started out with a plain brick fireplace and using a natural stone tile transformed it into. stone and the top is 12 by 12s. the natural stone tile. stone. The customer saved about a $1000 over a pro stone mason and got the exact same look. Monday, October 28, 2013.

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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.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

MARCH 7, 2017

Marble coating removal is necessary when topical sealers are applied to natural stone. We are often asked to apply urethane or acrylic coatings to natural stone. However, we remind clients that these products are good for use on wood or vinyl and should never be applied to stone due to the porous surface. When these finishes penetrate the stone, it can’t be easily removed with traditional methods. After removal the stone was honed and polished.

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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.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Using a grout release or pre-sealer on cement tiles helps ensure a successful installation. A good pre-sealer should do two things: it should clean the tile; and it should make grout clean-up, or removal, easier. In fact, a pre-sealer may be called a "grout release.". When you see a finished cement tile installation (or any tile installation), it''s hard to visualize how bad it looked when grout was first applied. You need the grout to stick to the sides of the tile.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Although they are highly durable and can withstand years of daily use, tile and stone installations still face dangers including staining, dulling and moisture absorption. CUSTOM offers sealers that will work for any stone or tile installation in most environments. Aqua Mix Enrich ''N'' Seal is a premium sealer specially formulated to penetrate and highlight the character and beauty of unsealed natural stone. Enrich ''N'' Seal may also be used as a pre-grouting sealer.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

You may also use them to clean grout effectively. It can work on many types of natural stone, tile, masonry, concrete, brick, grout, vinyl, and unfinished or bare wood.

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How to Floor Tile

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

We like the appeal of warm Natural Stone and Slate offers an earthy look but it's days are numbered in your shower. There are a number of Natural Stone products you see installed in shower design centers all over made from Marble, Travertine and yes, Slate.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 13, 2019

To go natural or not to go natural? Although natural stone has a distinct character that can bring a traditional flavour to your home, the material requires greater care to keep its natural effect from looking worn. Natural stone tiles need to be resealed over time to help protect the material from general wear and tear. It is available in White, Mineral and Natural, with a 4 panel décor to create a dynamic twist.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MARCH 7, 2016

MORE is a line of care products that makes cleaning tile and stone surfaces a snap! If you ever thought that caring for a ceramic or stone tile surface was going to be difficult, your worries are over. Stone & Tile Cleaner. A concentrated daily cleaner formulated specifically for cleaning natural stone, tile, and concrete surfaces. Stone & Quartz Cleaner + Protector. Removes cement-based grout haze, efflorescence, and mineral deposits.

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

MAY 4, 2010

The slightly lighter grout sets off the shape of both the tile and the pebbles. Master Bath Photos Natural Stone I worked with Mary Ann on this amazing bathroom renovation. The work was completed by Shaffer Custom Homes, Chadds Ford, PA. The strait lines of the slate contrast the pebbles to perfection. The vertical installation of the rectangles adds a contemporary feel to the rustic texture of the slate. An adorable niche is nestled in the pebble wave.

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