Garden State Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Restaurant kitchens present a unique challenge to owners and contractors because of the prevalence of moisture and grease within the space that can settle on floors and make this high traffic area dangerous. Porcelain tile is defined as any tile with a water absorption rate of 0.50 percent or less. It is manufactured in Crossville, TN.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

On wall installations especially, large-format, traditional thickness porcelain or ceramic tile can be a bit labor intensive. Matt Nordloh of MAPEI presented Leaner, Greener, Larger, Lighter: Thin Tile Systems to over 70 architects and manufacturer reps in attendance. Luckily for designers and installers alike, a solution has evolved!

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How to Floor Tile

APRIL 1, 2018

For mineral deposits use CLR but do not mix these two products together. Both of these cleaners will reduce over time the integrity of the grout in your tile and if you have natural stone like Marble or Travertine it will etch the nice shiny surface you once had. Essentially, you must treat those products like car paint.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

FCNews has announced the winners of its second annual FCNnovation Awards —a program designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies unveiled in the current year. The selling system’s best product is nylon 6,6—which includes Dixie’s EnVision 6,6 fiber. True Grout. True Grout.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As an opportunity to amplify the voices of designers who rarely have been given an opportunity to be heard, The Kaleidoscope Project aims to show the true colors present within the design community and create inclusive spaces that reflect a broader design narrative. Crossville collections were specified for the unit’s kitchen and bathroom.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Its installers turned to TEC® products to aid with fast-paced tile installation in a variety of challenging environments. The facility features large format porcelain tile on its lobby floor, ceramic and porcelain tiles throughout the building and porcelain mosaics in its pools, whirlpool and steam room. The new Robert D.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Often the challenge is laid at the feet of industry shortcomings such as labor and product costs; however, there’s a much simpler explanation that once remedied could potentially boost the sales potential for flooring dealers big and small: in-store merchandising. And, it boasts top selling features that draw consumers across age groups.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2020

The first week of Alliance Flooring’s two-week Connect 2020 concluded with Engineered Floors, Metroflor, Emser and Armstrong providing retailers with product reviews, training guidance and special deals on pallets. The beauty of this line is that every single product is a high-density rigid SPC core,” Young said.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Laticrete will exhibit its latest product solutions and innovations at Coverings 2021, including the soon-to-be-released Hydro Barrier Plus and Hydro Ban XP waterproofing and crack isolation membranes. Following are the products Laticrete will showcase at Coverings 2021. Products to be showcased. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. To see collections available with Architectural Ceramics that include a base molding, visit our base molding product search here.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

When it comes to onboarding ceramic or even successfully selling your store’s current ceramic program, the question of product selection is key. Dal-Tile’s Martinson agreed, noting consumers want several product lines from which to make their selection. You can also mix in some trend panels of actual grouted products.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2021

By Reginald Tucker Floor Covering News , with the launch of The Great Reveal, is providing manufacturers with creative ways to get their new flooring products in front of specialty retailers around the country so they may be better prepared to present consumers with new products, colors and designs to help them complete their renovation projects.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

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. The next step of course is the grout or is it? Slate is a natural stone and you have to seal it before you grout. Labels: Ditra , Grout , Schluter , Slate tile , thin-set.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 4, 2018

Gauged ceramic panels, sintered stone surfaces – call them what you will – these new continuous-pressed porcelain behemoths are a great opportunity … and a serious challenge. For XXL tile manufacturers, the challenge is finding new routes to market – in effect, a new customer base – for this product category.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

Flooring retailers, including those looking to gain back lost dollars from the growing popularity of vinyl products, would do well to turn to tile and stone, which offers high dollar sales and high margins, according to suppliers at The International Surface Event (TISE) held in Las Vegas earlier this year. Las Vegas—With the U.S.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 23, 2019

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.

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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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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

At the Educare 2 and Educare 3 centers, interior floors included large format porcelain tiles throughout the public spaces and a wood-look luxury vinyl tile in the classrooms. Modern apartment units which make up the bulk of the Mayo Building interior spaces included large format porcelain tile on floors and walls.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

FCNews ’ third annual “Industry Disrupters” issue features innovative players and thinkers who are pushing the envelope in terms of product innovations, technological breakthroughs or simply radical new ways of doing business. Domestic Production. Below are this year’s Industry Disruptors. The mother of all disruptors .

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

This revolutionary range of porcelain is well suited for indoor and outdoor applications. • Azulejos Plaza (Booth 2106) will impress attendees with Ecowood, a porcelain stoneware wall tile comprised of 85% recycled content. • Ceramiche Refin (Booth 4123) has three new products that capitalize on the latest technology.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

In the 30 years since Pompo followed his father’s footsteps into the business, he has earned two MBA degrees, gained five industry-related certifications, written nearly 30 published articles, captured countless industry accolades and presented more than two dozen educational seminars.

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