Floor Covering News

MARCH 11, 2022

.— Sika , a global leader in specialty chemicals, strengthened its offerings to the commercial and residential tiling markets with a new, ready-to-use (RTU) grout. SikaTile-Ultima Grout upholds the high quality the company’s tile setting product line while carrying several new features. Color consistent.

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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. I actually like Natural Stone for the workability.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Indianapolis—Virginia Tile is expanding its operations into Indiana with the opening of a brand-new, all-in-one, full-service branch located here. Virginia Tile said it plans to have a phased opening as it brings in stock and complete different departmental areas. It also carries best-in-class installation solutions, grout and sealers.

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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. Note – when applying natural stone sealers and cleaners always wear rubber gloves and eye protection, and follow the directions on the product label explicitly.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2023

AHF Products introduced Bruce Comfortstone engineered stone tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic. Made with a durable composite material made primarily of crushed limestone, Comfortstone is an innovative alternative to natural stone. “We Tile sizes include 16 × 16 and 12 × 24.

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How to Floor Tile

MAY 17, 2022

The best tile shop also depends on your location, budget, and quality of material and above all, service. However, your smaller tile shops tend to use mid and upper grade products for their quality and attractive design. Smaller tile shops are usually just display stores and you have to order it and wait for it to arrive.

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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!

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Las Vegas—Sika and Merkrete will showcase their products at TISE 2024 in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center here next week. SikaTile-815 Secure Grout is a high-performance, fast-setting, dustless grout that delivers hard, durable joints and is formulated for strength and simplicity.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Because we are in the business of selling tile however, we want to know how you feel about a cool, up-and-coming trend: dimensional tile. Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. Want to learn more about natural stone as a tile material?

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

According to the company, the products provide premium care for natural stone and tile that protect surfaces from everyday wear and tear and help homeowners and professionals easily maintain the natural beauty of their tile, stone, masonry and grout surfaces.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 10, 2017

We’ve seen the popularity of external porcelain tiles explode over the last year, and it’s no surprise since the list of benefits is a long one. When choosing your tiles it is important to make sure they are suitable for use outdoors. We stock two ranges of external porcelain paving tiles at The London Tile Co.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Orlando – Coverings has released a sneak peek of new tile and stone products, along with a select preview of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be showcased at Coverings 2023, set to take place April 18-21, 2023, here at the Orange County Convention Center. As the No.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile. What type of tile can be used outdoors? Whether using tile under foot on a balcony, your pool deck, or in the pool itself, outdoor tiles come in a few varieties.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? To avoid getting into the nitty-gritty, it’s because of how the tile is made. Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2022

Merkrete will unveil two new tile setting products at Coverings 2022. Merkrete, a Parex USA brand, said it will display and demonstrate its time-saving, high-efficiency tile setting products at Coverings 2022 in Las Vegas (booth N2562). Chino, Calif.—Merkrete,

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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. Both products are easy to use and reduce the time required to clean tile after grout haze has occurred.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

More than two dozen companies are showcasing their wares in FCNews ’ 2020 Annual Product Guide. To no one’s surprise, the product guide features its fair share of waterproof rigid core products, but laminate and especially wood are also well represented. Ceramic and stone looks are also well represented in this guide.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

In case shopping at midnight or facial hair aren’t your thing, there’s another trend that’s growing attention: matte black tile. At Architectural Ceramics, we’re excited for this sophisticated tile trend. Available in five colorways, this tile blends durability and style. We hope they grow on you.

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The London Tile Co.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

We can help you with 10% off this month’s Featured Tiles! Read on to find out more, or browse our full range of tiles online. There’s something luxurious about the look of natural stone but did you know that it needs to be sealed regularly – particularly in showers or areas where it might get wet?

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 14, 2014

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Pre-sealing cement tiles is not a required step in all manufacturers'' installation procedures; however, it is something I recommend. Before deciding whether or not to pre-seal your cement tiles, let''s make sure you understand the purpose of pre-sealing along with its benefits and risks.

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The London Tile Co.

JANUARY 13, 2016

The tile industry is continuously developing new products and techniques to help them create better products. Part of this is designing tiles that mimic the design aesthetic and trends people want. As tiles are extremely hardwearing, cost effective and easy to maintain, it makes sense to use them throughout the home.

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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. A comprehensive product line, it was created with simplicity in mind. Stone & Tile Cleaner.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Don’t let tile mistakes haunt your home renovation. With expert advice from Architectural Ceramic’s Customer Service team, you can be prepared throughout your tile purchase and renovation. Whether you’re an architect, interior designer, or a DIY homeowner, we’ll help you avoid spooky tile situations.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

. “In line with our role as the innovation leader in tile and stone, Daltile has taken stone to new heights this year with the launch of our innovative peel-and-stick mosaic offering,” said Carlos Chiu, product manager of natural stone and mosaics, Dal-Tile Corporation.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer construction solutions for the building industry, has contributed multiple products to the digital television series “Idea House Build,” a show by “This Old House” that inspires homeowners with new ideas and innovative products.

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Cement Style

JANUARY 29, 2019

The new Ombré collection from Villa Lagoon Tile is a departure from traditional cement tile design. The organic nature of hand pouring means that Ombré collection tiles are perfectly imperfect, an artistic statement for entryways or accent walls in homes or hospitality projects. Contact us to create your custom look!

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

Bring the natural character of honeycomb into your home with hexagon tiles ! Read on as Garden State Tile lists the top hexagon tile styles seen today, and how to incorporate this timeless trend into your own design projects. Garden State Tile Glazed Porcelain Mosaics. Retro Revival. Trendy Transitions.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

—Ege Seramik has launched its new Alvarado series, the company’s latest rectified porcelain tile collection specifically created for the North American market. The dramatic veins that cascade through each tile offer the on-trend 2022 characteristics our clients demand,” said Alp Er, general manager of Ege Seramik America.

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How to Floor Tile

JULY 12, 2014

Sometimes it can be difficult to decide what is the best tile for a shower or even a tub surround. First, I suggest Porcelain Tile in large format at least 12"x12". The larger surface the fewer grout lines. Porcelain tile is robust and the surface is a type of glass. Of course the best tile is what you like the most.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Wait…Cement Can Be Tile? Cement tiles are an ingenious combination of cement, marble powder, water, sand, pigments, time and patience. A technique that uses a mold to make designs in many colors and a press to harden the tiles without requiring heat. What Are My Cement Tile Options? Yes—it’s ALL custom!

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Create a focal point in your bathroom that is also functional with cement tile. As the best tile for showers, cement tile offers a wide range of benefits for this space. Look for Tile Qualities and Conditions. When compared to ceramic, glass or stone tile, cement tile are the best tiles for showers.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 21, 2018

If you’ve been on the hunt for new paving recently you have probably come across one or two products made from porcelain. Porcelain and ceramic tiles are made in basically the same way. Glazed – a separate layer of glaze is added to the surface of the tile. How is porcelain paving made?

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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. Additionally, it offers exquisite natural visuals when installed on patios and other outdoor areas.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Installing a slate tile floor. For the present project that we are working on Vermont slate tile was chosen for the mudroom entry way as well as the half bathroom that is attached to it. 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. Lets Talk Tile.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 4, 2024

MSI, one of the largest suppliers of tile and natural stone in North America, is renowned for its on-trend approach to design. Brickstone: A durable solution Brickstone 2 x 18 MSI’s Brickstone is a porcelain collection of reclaimed brick-look tile, available in on-trend colors and assorted sizes and patterns.

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