Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2024

Atlas Concorde USA unveiled its latest porcelain tile offerings, showcasing a fusion of inspiration and innovation at Coverings 2024. Beyond Calacatta tiles are available in two standard sizes (including 12 x 24 and 24 x 28), two finishes, mosaics and a new 3D Etch wall tile, which designers can use to add complexity and depth to a surface.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 29, 2017

Want to know why everyone’s buzzing about external porcelain tiles at the moment? Read on to find out why people are choosing porcelain over traditional materials like cement, stone and wood. 10 Benefits of Outdoor Porcelain Tiles. we stock two ranges of external porcelain for you to choose from.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This high-performance laminate flooring offers marble and porcelain visuals in a user-friendly, click-lock tile. Engineered Floors: Gold Standard I, II and III For Engineered Floors, DW Select’s Gold Standard I, II and III PureColor HiGH-DEF series continues to impress with its quality, durability and style.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 4, 2021

Always go for porcelain floor tiles over ceramic as porcelain tiles are much harder wearing and highly unlikely to crack or chip. Plus, as porcelain floor tiles are non-porous and colour fast, they should look as good in twenty years as they do today! Top tip: tile grout doesn’t have to be white!

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. I’ll explain what grout haze is, how to correctly identify the problem, and why it occurs. Cement tiles that needs to be grouted. What is Grout Haze?

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Garden State Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As many business owners and commercial contractors know too well, certain industries have particularly strict commercial flooring standards for the health and safety of the building’s occupants. Porcelain tile is defined as any tile with a water absorption rate of 0.50 percent or less.

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How to Floor Tile

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Can't do that with Porcelain or standard Ceramic Tile. Here is that same shower after we finished it with Porcelain Tile that looked like Honed Marble. Remove all the old grout, re-grout and reseal after cleaning the surface. I actually like Natural Stone for the workability.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 15, 2019

The standard go-to for laying tile is usually a one third offset or stacked pattern using one size of tile. You can use these tile layouts for stone, porcelain, ceramic, or cement tiles. If you don’t mind getting a bit creative, you can create a beautiful and organic look by using multiple sizes of tiles.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 22, 2021

It’s always a good idea to use porcelain tiles on a floor. Generally, larger tiles will make the space feel bigger and fewer grout lines make them easy to clean. These tiles are widely available in both ceramic and porcelain, in beautiful geometric patterns. Move aside standard tiles, 3D tiles are entering the show.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 14, 2017

Custom Building Products recently strengthened its line of award-winning Aqua Mix tile and stone care products with a focus on grout haze prevention and removal. Both products are easy to use and reduce the time required to clean tile after grout haze has occurred.

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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. American Wonder Porcelain. 17 manufacturers collaborated on the largest crowdfunded collection of GreenScreen Assessments to date for two purposes, the TCNA said.

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Making Tile Modern

MAY 30, 2012

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2022

Las Vegas—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) invites the tile industry to its booth (N3163) at Coverings 2022, taking place here, April 5-8, 2022 , for a demonstration of “GPTP By the Standard” and to witness the Mud Walls and Mud Floors Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) program tests. to noon and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. “On

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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. One of the most impressive highlights of the presentation was when one of the attendees was handed a hammer and invited to strike a piece of standard thickness porcelain tile.

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Making Tile Modern

JANUARY 28, 2016

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

This porcelain tile collection offers a lot more than the Tartan pattern we show below. Images of our Soul Collection in Tartan Cold, Porcelain 24”x24”. We opted for a large format porcelain field tile that is reminiscent of crocodile skin. Image of Enigma Pelle in Nero Cocco, 36”x36” porcelain field tile. Bold Metallic.

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The London Tile Co.

DECEMBER 8, 2020

As these adhesives are generally not suitable for Porcelain tiles, the most common type of floor tile. F = Indicates that this tile adhesive is Fast Setting or Rapid Setting , shortening curing time and allowing you to grout and complete your project quicker. British Standards. C1 Cement Based Adhesives.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Laticrete is AC’s go-to vendor partner for installation items such as grout and thin set. Do you always shower in the early morning, when porcelain or stone tile floors are habitually cold no matter what the season? This special order system, is an all-in-one, adhesive-backed mesh mat, sized to standard dimensions.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

True Grout. i4F continues to drive innovation with True Grout on SPC/rigid core tiles and planks offering steadfast durability as well as a middle grout line mimicking two tiles in one. True Grout. This increased resilience outperforms both v-groove and traditional ceramic grouts in terms of wear and tear.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The updated course offers a comprehensive look at ceramic tile uses, including industry standards, installation methods, avoiding problems, sales training, and how to work effectively with clients. UofCTS is currently in the process of updating the UofCTS Tile Installer Thin-set Standards (ITS) Verification online course.

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 16, 2018

Tiles should meet recognised ISO standards to ensure they have the correct qualities for their use, this includes testing for thermal shock. I’ve used porcelain, as it is a high-fired ceramic that makes for a tough tile to withstand changes of temperature and hard wear. Fewer grout lines gives a more streamlined look.

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The London Tile Co.

JANUARY 11, 2017

As our marble effect tiles are made from ceramic and porcelain, they do not need to be sealed and can be cleaned in the same way as standard tiles. Recreate the below look with a dark grey grout. Natural materials like marble require regular maintenance, including using specialist cleaning products and sealing solutions.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

GPTP stands for Gauged Porcelain Tile and Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs and is one of the ACT areas of certification. Specific GPTP hands-on demonstrations include: How to get Coverage for Gauged Porcelain Tile: Have you ever wondered what the mortar under your GPT looks like? Other demonstrations include: Tuesday, 10 a.m.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

OCTOBER 10, 2017

This standard tub and shower installation in Portland, Oregon was completed by Stoneman Construction. Proving that expert craftsmanship is in the details, Jeremy Bickett explains that they took the time to vein match the tile, a polished porcelain, even though they only had five different tiles to choose from. “We

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 21, 2016

Seattle Bark Wood lookalike porcelain flooring. Architectural Ceramics was my top choice for tile because I really love the new trend of wood lookalike porcelain. The standard rough in is 12”; however, I had to buy a 14” rough in because our drain was set out further from the wall. The measure it again. And one more time.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Mapeguard CI is a flexible, fabric-reinforced, “peel-and-stick” crack-isolation membrane that helps to prevent existing or future in-plane floor cracks (with movement up to 3/8-inch or 10mm wide) from transmitting through grout, ceramic tile or natural stone.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Spectralock 1: Spectralock 1 is a pre-mixed, stain-proof grout that has the performance of an epoxy. The grout also aims to provide versatility and color consistency. Spectralock 1 exceeds all the standards under the ANSI A118.3, Spectralock 1: Hands-on training for the industry’s only pre-mixed grout with epoxy performance.

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Garden State Tile Blog

APRIL 4, 2019

From porcelain to cement to natural stone, new designs and innovations have lead to some of the most breathtaking new collections for both residential and commercial projects. Strong Veined Marble Porcelain. Dramatic, yet undeniably sophisticated, marble look porcelain in 2019 is stronger than ever. Parquet Porcelain.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. MAPEI began developing rapid-setting mortars and grouts more than 20 years ago with the introduction of Granirapid® mortar, a faster-setting version of its premium Kerabond/Keralastic™ mortar system for indoor and outdoor applications.

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How to Floor Tile

MAY 30, 2019

Trim is needed for outside edges and around corners and niches in order to cover the cut tile be it porcelain or ceramic. Did that with an aluminum ruler about the same width of the grout lines. Mosaic is not tile in the standard sense and there are many reasons for that. Took forever but got it done.

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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.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 17, 2019

One trend that we are especially hoping will take off more in 2020 is coloured grout. Speckled surfaces have also been mentioned as one to look out for, including the standard terrazzo, but also more sparsely detailed stracciatella style designs. Granby Workshop Speckled porcelain pendant. Weathered White Zellige from Clé Tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor. 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. design standards.

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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. 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.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 14, 2014

Here are the first three: Use a very narrow grout line when installing cement tiles. Place cement tiles as close together as possible to create a very thin grout line. Minimizing the grout line will make the design look seamless and your space look larger. We recommend a 1/16” grout joint. design standards.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

’s Laminam collection gained a new series with the addition of Filo, a uniquely textured, metallic-finish line of large format porcelain panels ideal for skinning interior vertical surfaces in commercial settings. The mosaic art gallery featured unique, museum-quality creations using Laticrete’s SpectraLock Grout Dazzle.

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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. Note the coloured grout lines. Supreme Wide 20 in Noir Lauren design by Flaviker. Hyper Slim Pack Grey by Flaviker.

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