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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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. Available in five colors, the collection conveys the calming effect of natural stone visuals. Pure Grout from Republic Floor. Daltile’s Enlite.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Our full line includes underlayments, thin-set mortars, grouts, sealers and cleaners designed with the environment in mind. CUSTOM has over 100 Build Green products and the Emerald System, which contribute to U.S. Green Building Council LEED certification and are compliant with other green building industry standards.

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Realstone

MAY 8, 2023

Remember to consider your personal style, the overall aesthetic of your space, and how the stacked stone veneer will complement the existing elements in the room. Sierra Shadowstone Natural Stone Panel : Featuring a mix of gray tones and textured surfaces, this panel adds a contemporary flair to your fireplace.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

Cotto D’Este, an Italian manufacturer, has developed a revolutionary new technology to create Kerlite, a large-format, thin porcelain tile that weighs a fraction of standard thickness tile while still providing the strength and durability of porcelain. Luckily for designers and installers alike, a solution has evolved!

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

APRIL 28, 2015

For ceramic or porcelain tile greater than 15” (38 cm) on one or more sides and for all natural stone, the new industry standard calls for the use of a specialized mortar. Uneven tiles detract from the smooth, monolithic look of the floor, create challenging grout joints and can even present a trip and fall hazard.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The Triple Scratch Protection will be applied to most of Republic Floor products as a standard in the coming year. Commercially rated HDPC waterproof vinyl tile features high-definition visuals, grout-look edges with embossed texture, which are said to rival the look of ceramic tile and natural stone. TruBalance.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

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. Materials like terrazzo, stone and traditional tile can be intermixed, despite the different installation standards and slip coefficients.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 4, 2021

Plus, with new styles and digital effects, you can have natural stone effect and wood effect as tiles – with none of the maintenance those floor coverings usually require! Flat and glossy surfaces are wipe-clean with ease, and you can minimise and hide long-lasting stains with thin and dark colour grout joints.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Stone Fiction field tiles are made in the USA and Green Square Certified to answer sustainability standards. i4F: True Grout. SPC/rigid core tiles featuring True Grout are ideal for any room. This increased resilience outperforms both a V-groove and a traditional ceramic grout in terms of wear and tear, the company said.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

A soft to the touch, contemporary, rectified tile, Urban Wood enables the installer to use smaller grout joints which not only give the new tiled area a more monolithic appearance… the smaller the grout joint, the lesser the time and expense for future cleaning. LATICRETE Expands the HYDRO BAN Shower System Line.

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