The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

To contribute, tiles and related installation materials on a project (mortars, grouts, etc.) Specifically, Green Squared Certified products now qualify to contribute toward a new LEED Pilot Credit offered for using “Certified Multi-attribute Products and Materials.” “It’s not easy to get on that list.

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LEED North America Tile Standards 100

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

FCNews reveals the winners of its third annual FCNnovation Awards—an initiative designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies launched in the current year. The grout can be easily applied and cleaned afterward, resulting in a fully installed waterproof floor within a couple of hours.

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North America Tools Adhesive Sales 59

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 31, 2016

To contribute, tiles and related installation materials on a project (mortars, grouts, etc.) Specifically, Green Squared Certified products now qualify to contribute toward a new LEED Pilot Credit offered for using “Certified Multi-attribute Products and Materials.” “It’s not easy to get on that list.

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LEED North America Tile Standards 100

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Most of the core materials used in existing rigid core products are more susceptible to oil prices; we don’t have to worry about that.” . It’s a 4mm product with the performance similar to an 8mm SPC. The product boasts a host of other top-to-bottom innovations thanks to Benchwick’s signature 3D printing ecosystem (see diagram above).

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Asia Europe Products California 52

The London Tile Co.

MAY 14, 2014

With careful planning and research you will be able to find tiles and other materials that you love at a price that suits your budget. Research & Plan. Identify the renovation project(s) that you would like to do and research all items that you’ll need to buy with your budget. The London Tile Co.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. Daltile is an industry-leading brand of ceramic, porcelain, glass, metal, manufactured stone and natural stone tile products. LATICRETE is a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry.

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San Diego Tile North America LEED 100

Fabric and Tile Masters

JANUARY 24, 2015

The rest comes from tile industry professionals that sell, install, distribute and fabricate these products. Tile and grout are best cleaned with systems that provide high heat. We use the 4 horse power Klindex Levigaor on this job to remove top layer dirt from tile and grout. The tile and grout clean up in an amazing fashion.

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Jacksonville Tile Grout Video 40

Fabric and Tile Masters

JANUARY 24, 2015

The rest comes from tile industry professionals that sell, install, distribute and fabricate these products. Tile and grout are best cleaned with systems that provide high heat. We use the 4 horse power Klindex Levigaor on this job to remove top layer dirt from tile and grout. The tile and grout clean up in an amazing fashion.

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Jacksonville Florida Grout Tile 40

Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

FCNews ’ third annual “Industry Disrupters” issue features innovative players and thinkers who are pushing the envelope in terms of product innovations, technological breakthroughs or simply radical new ways of doing business. Domestic Production. Below are this year’s Industry Disruptors. The mother of all disruptors .

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Industry Products China Tools 92

Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

FCNews research shows ceramic tile sales in 2020 saw about a 5% decline to $2.844 billion in 2020 from $2.994 billion in the previous year. Overall, FCNews research shows ceramic’s share of the commercial market increased slightly to 14.8% Continued focus on sustainability drives product choices. in 2020, up from 13.7%

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 10, 2020

Laticrete has introduced SpectraLock 1—a pre-mixed, stain proof grout with true epoxy performance. SpectraLock 1 is a product of more than a decade of research and development,” said Ryan Blair, Laticrete senior product manager. It is the only pre-mixed grout in the market that meets and/or exceeds the ANSI A118.3

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Grout Research Meeting Products 59

Giotile

OCTOBER 27, 2014

They’re actually some of the most versatile surfacing products on the market. Because the thin tiles weigh less, up to twice as much product can fit in a shipping container, helping to manage shipping costs and reduce environmental impact, as well. The result of revolutionary design, research, and technology, GIO_Thin 1.0

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Porcelain Tile United States Trends 55

StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

The two events attracted more than 75 participants from 29 companies and featured discussions by Michael Picco of Picco Engineering, Mike Micalizzi of Custom Building Products and Rod Sigman of AquaMix. The discussion surrounded the use and characteristics of water based and solvent based products.

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Natural Stone Stone Quarry Sealants 40

CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Our firm usually specifies an anti-fracture membrane to bridge over control joints in the concrete floor slab which is critical with large-format floor tile if you want to end up with a durable finished product. The clean look and fewer grout joints make these installations very popular with the end-user. Any words of advice to share?As

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Tulsa Porcelain Oklahoma System 40

Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2020

In this role, Rizzo will lead the Laticrete sales team in the creation and execution of strategy for all aspects of concrete remediation sales, which includes the NXT, SUPERCAP and Specialty Mortar product brands.

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Sales North America Grout Strategy 52

CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Concerns over installation specifications, crack isolation and prevention, setting materials and grouts for large tile all require more forethought than they do for smaller tile installations. Quality companies who have developed new products and trained technical support offer huge advantages to designers and architects.

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Travertine Resources Stone Knowledge Base 40

Burgin Construction

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Recently, while researching new materials and trends for bathroom showers, I came across the Ebbe Square Shower Drain. Grout Locking Perimeter Edges – One of the most distinct features of the ebbe drain body is its heavily undercut Grout Locking Edges. When cutting is needed, cuts are straight saw cuts.

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Grout Bath Research Mosaics 40

CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Years of experience researching products and installations unencumbered by most of the demands of an architect’s office allows me to hone in on this aspect of architecture. This is one manner in which I learn about new technology and products before architects might see or adopt them. My CUSTOM rep knows his stuff.

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Tucson Miami Europe Trends 40

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2021

No recordings will be available of the sessions, and there will be no product demonstrations at the sessions. TISE will also share the latest consumer and industry survey research from Mystery Shopper Services on the Live Main Stage—a must-see for flooring retailers. Product demonstrations are 30 minutes in length.

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Las Vegas Training Industry Survey 98

Building Moxie

MARCH 31, 2017

So I researched – How to Restore a Concrete Pond. I actually found this product at a local pool store. The great thing about this product, though – it is sculptable with a damp (tile) sponge. I found this product at a different pool shop. I found this product at a different pool shop.

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Cement Painted Tools Products 40

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Yes, it’s painful to spend up to $1000 an opening but I know I’m getting a quality triple pane product from a reputable national brand that will last 50 years + like the windows I’m replacing. –even if you guess the right product, you then have to guess the right color. BTW I do live in Minnesota.)

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Survey Outdoor Kitchen Minnesota 84