article thumbnail

Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

Floor Covering News

“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.

article thumbnail

ANSI Standards

The Tile Council of North America Blog

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. For details regarding the status of any standard listed below, contact the ASC A108 Committee Secretary, Katelyn Simpson ( ksimpson@tcnatile.com ). Installation Standards.

Standards 100
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Honoring the Craft with Quality Installations: Stoneman Construction

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

This standard tub and shower installation in Portland, Oregon was completed by Stoneman Construction. We take pride in meeting or exceeding all industry standards,” Jeremy, a CTI, explains. ARDEX FL™ Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout. ARDEX CA 20 P™ Multi-Purpose Construction Adhesive and Sealant.

article thumbnail

Why is my White Marble Turning Yellow?

Architectural Ceramics

White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. Yellowing may still happen in a shower area where mud work or wet bed has been done using Gray Portland cement. Calacatta Gold Master Bath. successful jobs and satisfied clients.

Marble 100
article thumbnail

Make Grout Stain, Mold & Mildew Resistant with Grout Boost!

H.Winter Showroom Blog

By far, the biggest complaint that consumers have about tile is grout. Fuller Construction Products, better known as TEC, offers Grout Boost Advanced Pro to solve those issues. Grout Boost Advanced Pro is a "stain resistant grout additive that mixes with a cement-based grout in place of water when grout is installed.

Grout 45
article thumbnail

Hispaniola Relief Cement Tiles Offer Island-Like Feel

Tile Talk

The tiles in the Hispaniola Collection are made of white Portland cement, marble dust, and mineral pigments. Elevations is well-suited suited for wall applications and can be installed with or without grout. Additionally, the tiles are available with a standard smooth surface or an optional waxed finish that provides a satin sheen.

Cement 100
article thumbnail

Dealers share A+ products from 2020

Floor Covering News

Natural Essence represents both luxury and supreme craftsmanship and is crafted with Greenguard Certified environmental standards. Rob Tarver, Wanke Cascade, Portland, Ore. The textures and the registered embossing make this SPC floor look like real wood. I’m selling a lot of it, and my customers love it, which makes me happy.”.