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Floor Covering News
JULY 8, 2021
First, to obtain GreenScreen Benchmark Scores (listed within the guide) for the vast majority of material ingredients used by ceramic tile, mortar and grout manufacturers. 17 manufacturers collaborated on the largest crowdfunded collection of GreenScreen Assessments to date for two purposes, the TCNA said.
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. On wall installations especially, large-format, traditional thickness porcelain or ceramic tile can be a bit labor intensive. by Thomas J. Doing more with less has become the rallying cry in business and in personal lives.
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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs: Thin tile applications have become more widely used, appearing as cladding on buildings, walls, floors and installed as countertops or other surfacing. brings tiles into alignment and sets the grout spacing without the need for additional spacers.
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. This type of trim is available in ceramic, marble and porcelain. Here is a quick list of common tile trim types and where to use them.
CUSTOM Insights Blog
MARCH 27, 2015
A 1/16" standard allowance is way too much when you are installing a thin tile that is only 1/8" or even 1/4" thick. With plank tiles in particular, we see doming when the porcelain bows with heat, so a one-third offset in a running bond pattern and use of an edge-leveling system are good practices.
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.
CUSTOM Insights Blog
MARCH 27, 2015
The technical challenges of designing and specifying modern tile installations can be daunting without the right resources. The tremendous advancements in the evolution of porcelain and ceramic tile into larger sizes are a huge opportunity for architects, but those advancements come with increased installation complexity.
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