Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. Of all surfacing types, natural stone also has the ability to increase resale value of a home due to its classic aesthetics.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

Las Vegas—Coverings released a select product preview of new tile and stone products, along with a sneak peek of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be unveiled at Coverings 2022 , taking place here April 5-8, 2022. Impressively bold, Adagio is a perfect choice for extraordinary design.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 13, 2023

—Merkrete, A Parex USA brand, is expanding its line of industry-leading grout solutions by introducing a high-performance grout here next week at Coverings 2023, held April 18-21. Visitors will experience firsthand Merkrete’s innovative grout solutions formulated for appeal, usability and durability.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

JULY 8, 2015

Hands down, porcelain tile is one of the finest choices for flooring for pet owners or even in commercial kennels. Here’s why: Products featured above include: In-floor heating systems by Nuheat & Schluter. Epoxy based grouts by Laticrete. Related Images:

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Now let’s heat things up and find out which system may be right for you. Laticrete is AC’s go-to vendor partner for installation items such as grout and thin set. They’re experts in what goes between and under our tile; which includes floor warming systems. Are you a creature of habit?

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Of the five flooring award winners, RevoTile was the only porcelain tile to secure the accolade. RevoTile installs in just three easy steps: 1) Underlayment 2) Click tiles together 3) Grout. RevoTile is genuine porcelain tile offered in twenty-six marble, wood, stone and concrete looks.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MARCH 7, 2016

MORE is a line of care products that makes cleaning tile and stone surfaces a snap! If you ever thought that caring for a ceramic or stone tile surface was going to be difficult, your worries are over. Stone & Tile Cleaner. Stone & Quartz Cleaner + Protector. Grout, Ceramic & Porcelain Sealer.

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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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The London Tile Co.

AUGUST 3, 2015

Bearing in mind the (rarely) scorching sun, Valverdi Indoor-Out porcelain tiles are 100% colourfast, which means their colour won’t fade. Frost can be extremely damaging to natural stone tiles if they have not been properly sealed. Porcelain is also highly stain-resistant and won’t discolour from algae build-up.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Orlando – Coverings has released a sneak peek of new tile and stone products, along with a select preview of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be showcased at Coverings 2023, set to take place April 18-21, 2023, here at the Orange County Convention Center. Roma, the latest collection from Tagina S.P.A.,

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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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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 1, 2020

Daltile is looking to change the tile industry with its latest introduction, RevoTile—a patented, floating floor system that installs two times faster than traditional tile, saving time and money. RevoTile installs in just three steps: place underlayment, click tiles together and grout.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JULY 17, 2017

The tile and stone industry is constantly evolving to keep pace with new innovations and trends in the marketplace. With minimal grout lines, super format tiles have a unique appeal, especially when used in large spaces. In response to this need, several companies have brought their lippage control systems to market.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. From the shower pan to the grout, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout. Schluter Systems.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Happy Floors, an importer and distributor of porcelain and ceramic tiles, has expanded its offering into the SPC space with its new Easy Luxury rigid core products. “We Easy Luxury’s single action installation system means there is no need for leveling, thinset, grouting or detailed clean up. Miami, Fla.—Happy

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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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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 23, 2019

The Hard Surfaces & Natural Stone Show is fast approaching. Barriers between natural stone and ceramics in the tile sector have long since broken down. To further play with colour, Love Tiles has also added coloured grout to their list of offerings. Troba pedestal from Schluter-Systems. April 30 – May 2 2019.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Its Circular IVP system is said to produce the most sustainable LVT flooring—with over 90% key materials converted into carbon-reducing materials. With the launch of the new designs in May 2024, Art Select will feature more than 45 wood and stone looks in a broad spectrum of tones. It started this entire craze.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Strata Heat System: The new and improved Strata Heat system is an electric radiant floor heating system that aims to increase thermal heat diffusion by 20%, reduces energy costs up to 15% and minimizes cold spots to make homes feel more comfortable (when the thermal pack is used). Products to be showcased. Wednesday, July 7.

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 17, 2016

Some underfloor heating systems can also be installed on walls, offering a solution for warming towels or showering areas. Natural stone looks lovely, but requires regular sealing and can be hard to keep clean. Porcelain is the best choice for floors, as it is hard-wearing and available in a range of sizes, colours and designs.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2020

Because of Revotec’s click-and-lock installation method and the incorporation of a grout line into the design, consumers get the look of tile or stone without the hassle of the installation. Kannapel said the DropLock 100 locking system provides fast, easy, glueless drop-and-lock installation and a tight fit.

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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. “We Las Vegas—With the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

RevoTile is a true porcelain tile flooring that features a click-style installation method and Daltile’s signature design-driven looks. The third and final step is to grout the product with RapidGrout, a premium, pre-mixed, water-based grout specifically designed for tile that features ClicFit technology. By Megan Salzano.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

But that’s where the ARDEX FLEXBONE 720 comes in… a completely unbonded system. It was like this system was sent from heaven for a job like this…” Read more after the jump! ’ I would not have imagined in a million years that an unbonded system would work so well. ”

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Here’s a glimpse of what new tile and stone products enjoyed the most visibility by the show’s visitors. The collection features a rich assortment of stones of various sizes and colors – all perfectly designed to blend together into a timeless look. Mediterraneas new tile collection: Juliet’s Courtyard.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

Daltile’s RevoTile is a patented, floating floor system of genuine porcelain that can be installed in one day. Billed as a game-changer for the tile industry, the patented, floating floor system is genuine porcelain that can be installed in one day, two times faster than traditional tile, according to the company.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

Korlok Select Stones with InteGrout by Karndean. About the product: In fall 2020, Karndean Designflooring added 17 stones to the Korlok Select line, offering original visuals in a quicker and easier-to-install alternative to ceramic and porcelain tile. On top of the ease of installation, it is waterproof and extremely durable.”.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The CTEF online auction featured items donated by tile and stone industry supporters, suppliers and manufacturers. Of relevance to tile installation professionals were tools such as mixers, saws, trowels, floats, sponges and knee pads, materials such as tile , GPTP, backer board, underlayment , mortar and grout , as well as flooring products.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Urban Wood is a beautiful new porcelain tile ideal for any application, especially for creative projects where the “look of wood” is typically not specified, in particular, for hospitality suites’ kitchens and bathrooms. Florim’s new Urban Wood. “Dazzle was a big hit when it was introduced ten years ago.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. www.mapei.com. www.nsfsustainability.org.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Our shower repair services includes: Removal and replacement of cracked and missing grout. We use special tools to remove the grout. Cleaning and detailing ceramic and porcelain floors and walls. We use truck mounted pressure systems to remove mineral deposits and soap film. The grout shrinks as it ages.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

These include realistic wood planks in an 8-inch-wide x 72-inch-long plank format as well as stone/tile looks in an 18 x 36 platform featuring TumbledEdge” technology. Standouts include Ivory, Stone and Marble from the Rapolano collection. The multi-tier offering is supported by a new, simplified selling solution system.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 3, 2013

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), has won a 2013 KBCULTURE Award for Tile of Spain manufacturer Ceracasa’s stunning Absolute porcelain tile. The result is a shimmering precious metal tile finish.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Because slate is a natural stone product it is not as strong as certain other tiles, Schluter said that we needed to add another layer of plywood before we proceeded and so a new layer of 3/8" plywood was added to the 3/4" layer. The next step of course is the grout or is it? Labels: Ditra , Grout , Schluter , Slate tile , thin-set.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2021

One standout collection includes the company’s Engineered Stone Click Planks & Tiles. Daltile’s expansive offerings run the gamut from ceramic, porcelain, glass, natural stone tiles and mosaics to extra-large slabs, roofing tiles and countertops. A prime example is Enlite, Daltile’s new Enlite porcelain tile collection.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

Daltile recommends a ceramic merchandising system that can help guide the consumer through the selection process more efficiently. What I would suggest for today’s ceramic tile shopping areas is the use of graphics scattered in with your grouted board panels or on end caps,” he explained.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

Below, "open PINS" indicates that TCNA has notified ANSI of the intent to revise or create a standard, using the Project Initiation Notification System (PINS) form. Installation of Grout in Tilework – 1999 [Reaffirmed 2005 and 2010] Status: The publication available for purchase through TCNA and ANSI is current.

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