Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

“It’s important for exterior installations to be protected from the [prospect] of efflorescence,” said Ian O’Connor, product manager, grout, care and tools, Custom Building Products. He recommended a rapid-setting, high-performance cement grout as well as a rapid-set, high-performance mortar. Custom Building Products.

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Sealants Grout Cement Quarry 98

Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

If tackling an exterior patio, for example, check the tile’s rating to be sure it works in an outdoor environment. Turn to the last page, and you’ll find most porcelains are rated for floor use, while some ceramic tiles are only suitable for wall use. Cutting a large-format porcelain tile on a diagonal.

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Tile Natural Stone Porcelain Ceramics 165

Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

However, often overlooked are the grouts and mortars that provide the functionality. Perhaps the most design-savvy of flooring categories, tile is most particularly supported by grout and mortar products. In fact, industry experts agree grout and mortar can make or break a tile installation.

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Grout Sealants Porcelain System 76

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

For Mohawk, this year will bring in a variety designs in the resilient category, from updated vintage looks to more realistic visuals that remind buyers of the outdoors, according to Randi Yemin, resilient designer. The Triple Scratch Protection will be applied to most of Republic Floor products as a standard in the coming year.

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Trends Tile Flooring Products 98

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

As the name implies, patio flooring is any flooring option used on an outdoor patio. The best flooring for an outdoor patio is structurally sound, resistant to weather events and comfortable to walk on year-round. Outdoor patio flooring ideas run the gamut from cozy wood to elaborate natural stone motifs. Porcelain Tile.

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Flooring Natural Stone Sealants Travertine 139