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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.

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How to Seal Cement Tile Grout

Granada Tile

Cement tiles are handmade artisan products renowned for their amazing array of design possibilities and unmatched durability when compared to other tiles. When installing cement tiles , whether on a floor or wall, they must be sealed before and after grouting to prevent the grout staining the tile.

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Installation: Grouts, mortars ‘seal’ the deal

Floor Covering News

However, often overlooked are the grouts and mortars that provide the functionality. Without these seemingly sundry products the installation would be incomplete and the flooring would likely fail. Perhaps the most design-savvy of flooring categories, tile is most particularly supported by grout and mortar products.

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Laticrete profiles, trims hitting shelves nationwide

Floor Covering News

With coordinated profiles and trim pieces to the most popular grout colors and caulks, designers, installers and homeowners now have the ability to create looks across an entire installation. The reception has been incredible, and we’re excited for what’s to come as we continue to roll out more product options and more locations in 2024.”

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Laticrete featured on digital TV series

Floor Covering News

—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer construction solutions for the building industry, has contributed multiple products to the digital television series “Idea House Build,” a show by “This Old House” that inspires homeowners with new ideas and innovative products.

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Siam Metro Tiles for Spring 2021

The London Tile Co.

It’s time to think about grout lines. Tile grout is visible in between your tiles and can make your tiled project go from looking great to truly show stopping! People often think that tile grout has to be white or grey, but there’s a vast array of colour options now available from London Tile.

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

Avoid harsh chemical-based products when cleaning the surface of these tiles. To further protect against stains, seal the tile once a year, with one of our sealant products. Your contractor already sealed the crackle tile before grouting it during installation. Handmade ceramics are often hand-painted. Windex anyone?

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