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The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online, “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course.

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Everything You Wanted to Know About Tile: An Interview with Ryan Fasan

Kitchens for Living

Sinergias, an exhibition showcasing academic studies and projects in ceramic tile was featured in the entry hall at Cevisama15. AK: What’s the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile? . Ryan: Porcelain (who’s technical term is impervious tile) is a classification of ceramic tile. AK: Do I have to use grout?

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Armstrong Flooring wins three 2019 Good Design awards

Floor Covering News

Founded in Chicago in 1950, Good Design is organized annually by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design in cooperation with the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies. Alterna engineered tile features on-trend, stone-inspired visuals, enhanced surface texture and longer and wider 8 x 48-inch planks.

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AquaMix Sealer's Choice Gold

CUSTOM Insights Blog

It may also be used as a pre-grouting sealer to protect textured or porous tile from staining or “picture framing” during grouting. Sealing the tile before grouting will make grout removal much easier when installing porous tile. After application, wait a minimum of two hours before grouting.

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Bringing a Touch of Luxury to Bathrooms

Kitchen and Residential Design

In addition, according to the 2018 Houzz Bathroom Trends Study , more than half of Baby Boomer homeowners are planning to renovate their bathrooms to support aging in place. Adding natural stone, porcelain or ceramic tile can bring a sense of sophistication to bathrooms while also being simple to maintain.

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“I Owe a Lot to This Industry”

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele. TD: How and why was CTaSC Established?

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Avente Tile Talk: Interview with Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC

Tile Talk

I met Esther of Lilywork Tile about eight years ago at Coverings, an annual tile and stone trade show. Paul studied at the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. — Bill Buyok.

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