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Floor Covering News
MAY 6, 2022
“It’s important for exterior installations to be protected from the [prospect] of efflorescence,” said Ian O’Connor, product manager, grout, care and tools, Custom Building Products. He recommended a rapid-setting, high-performance cement grout as well as a rapid-set, high-performance mortar. Custom Building Products.
Floor Covering News
MAY 5, 2021
The flooring industry was not immune to these impacts as plant shutdowns and retail showroom pauses put a crimp on product introductions. In fact, new product offerings and line extensions were robust in 2020 in what turned out to be a better-than-expected year for most flooring retailers and distributors. Or so you might think.
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Architectural Ceramics
DECEMBER 10, 2015
White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. The use of a Gray colored Thinset can result in discoloration of the stone or the appearance of oily stains on the face of the stone. The availability of so many wonderful marbles.
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
OCTOBER 10, 2017
This standard tub and shower installation in Portland, Oregon was completed by Stoneman Construction. Stoneman used ARDEX products throughout this install, including: ARDEX X 5™ Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar, ARDEX 8+9™ Rapid Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Compound. ARDEX FL™ Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout.
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
MAY 20, 2016
” Great work Jake- the finished product looks great! His tale of the tape: “ ARDEX 740 was easy to work with, laid flat once back rolled and was easy to fill while installing, no need to keep going back and forth over the same area while burning in. And I like having the option to go floating if need be!”
Architectural Ceramics
APRIL 26, 2018
From the shower pan to the grout, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. With tools for homeowners, architects, contractors and distributors (that’s us) alike, Laticrete is a great resource for tile installation products and learning. Want to know how any of these products can be used in your own renovation?
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. of tile assembly per square foot.
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