CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. TPFH is part of MRC, which welcomes donations of all types of building materials as well as disaster relief supplies, educational resources, household necessities, and medical supplies. About Daltile.

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Realstone

MAY 8, 2023

Ease of Installation : Evaluate the installation process and determine if it aligns with your skill level and available resources. Some stacked stone veneer options come with panels and premade corners for easier installation. Budget : Set a budget and explore stacked stone veneer options that fit within your financial constraints.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

Today, ceramic and porcelain tile—in addition to their natural stone counterparts—offer endless style options for a consumer who has become focused on creating a singularly unique and design savvy experience at home. Several suppliers are beginning to grow their sans-grout lines in an effort to ease installation woes.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

Through the sharing of case studies and industry knowledge, conversation will focus on the cross-pollination of design and particularly focus on innovations and trends in tile and stone today. Coverings is the largest and most important ceramic tile and natural stone trade fair and expo in the United States.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

It seems everyone is looking for ways to save time, money and resources to become more efficient in what they do. by Thomas J. Doing more with less has become the rallying cry in business and in personal lives. The flooring industry has been no different.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Dale RobertsA "one size fits all" approach no longer works when it comes to membranes, mortars or grouts. We are in a paradigm shift with new finishes in tile, porcelain panels, glass, metals and natural stone, so specifications need to be very specific regarding installation methods and materials.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

The technical challenges of designing and specifying modern tile installations can be daunting without the right resources. Concerns over installation specifications, crack isolation and prevention, setting materials and grouts for large tile all require more forethought than they do for smaller tile installations.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

The Natural Stone course also includes industry standards and sales techniques. Everyone always acknowledges that educating their employees and customers is important, but few have the time, resources or commitment to get it done. I will continue to volunteer with the industry in any way I can.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2016

While outdated kitchens may have the inconvenient tile-and-grout or cheap vinyl for workspace, the variety of countertop surfaces options out there today are endless. Updating your kitchen shouldn’t only be for aesthetics; it should also help save you money and the Earth’s resources. Image: Paul Wiggins Architects 7.

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Making Tile Modern

APRIL 16, 2012

Do some online searches on material options: ceramic, porcelain, glass, natural stone, and cork to name a few. Smaller tiles mean more grout joints – which can be a good thing depending on the application. Tile vendors are usually the best resources to assist with all this type of information.

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