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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.
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.
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The Tile Council of North America Blog
JANUARY 29, 2014
Installation of Ceramic Tile in the Wet-Set Method, with Portland Cement Mortar – 2013 [Revised] Status: The publication available for purchase through TCNA and ANSI is current. There is an open PINS on this standard because a group of technical experts is working on possible revisions to section 3.6 Metal lathe or approved alternate).
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
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
MAY 13, 2016
The Cronin Company in Portland, Oregon recently completed their 5,000 square-foot tile showroom using ARDEX 720™ FLEXBONE® Floating Uncoupling Membrane , ARDEX X 77 MICROTEC Fiber Reinforced Tile and Stone Mortar and ARDEX FL Rapid Set, Flexible Sanded Grout!
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
APRIL 13, 2017
The Cronin Company in Portland Oregon recently remodeled their showroom using 4′ x 5″ Rosse wood-like plank tiles. “Installing flexbone for easy removal when needing to remodel”, was a key factor for Terry and Pacific Specialty on choosing ARDEX FLEXBONE®!
Architectural Ceramics
APRIL 26, 2018
Instead of flowers, let’s talk showers and shower tile. 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.
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