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.

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Garden State Tile Blog

MARCH 20, 2020

Hard surfaces such as ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, and glass tile are some of the most durable and easy to maintain options for floors, walls, and backsplashes. Below is our simple guide for how to clean your tile and grout, including product recommendations and DIY solutions! Sweep up any excess debris.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

—For 2021, Ardex Americas introduced a refreshed selection of grout colors. According to the company, each of the 36 colors—15 of which are new—have been chosen to blend harmoniously with today’s top tile trends. In conjunction with the release of the new grout colors, Ardex Americas is also launching the grout selector tool.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. Last year, world-wide vendors came together for “the global tile and stone experience” hosted in Orlando, Florida.

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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 20, 2020

Make the most of your outdoor spaces year-round with ceramic tile from Spain. Thanks to its technical properties, ceramic tile can withstand the passing of time, resisting temperature changes, humidity, and inclement weather. Add character and charm to outdoor spaces with tile in varying hues or patterns. Gayafores, Oregón Miel.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

Las Vegas—Coverings released a select product preview of new tile and stone products, along with a sneak peek of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be unveiled at Coverings 2022 , taking place here April 5-8, 2022. Coverings exhibit booth #C10011. Coverings exhibit booth #C9920.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

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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Floor Covering News

MAY 10, 2023

Since grout is one of the very few tile or stone installation products that remains visible when the project is completed, its longevity, performance and resistance to mold and mildew are crucial,” said Ryan Blair, Laticrete senior product manager.

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Tile of Spain USA

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Ceramic tiles offer an exciting and infinite number of design possibilities for decorating interiors and exteriors. While tiles are traditionally placed upon floors and walls with collection counterparts, we’re stepping out-of-the-box to explore modern and innovative ways to apply the beauty and practicality of this surface material.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 11, 2022

.— Sika , a global leader in specialty chemicals, strengthened its offerings to the commercial and residential tiling markets with a new, ready-to-use (RTU) grout. SikaTile-Ultima Grout upholds the high quality the company’s tile setting product line while carrying several new features. Color consistent.

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Tile Excellence

OCTOBER 31, 2014

It was installed and grouted within this 4 hour time frame. Now there are some installers and manufacturers of tile and tile products who will tell you that you have to wait 24 hours before grouting tile. Whenever using tile adhesives the time required for the premixed stuff is 24 hours.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2022

Toronto, Ontario—Torlys is hosting the Torlys XPedition, an immersive booth experience showcasing its newest product innovations including Torlys Everest Hardwood and Cork at Surfaces, Feb. The post Torlys to display new products at TISE 2022 appeared first on Floor Covering News. Torlys XP floors are launching in March 2022.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 16, 2022

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) online auction taking place Aug. 18-22, 2022 includes a broad assortment of tile installation products and materials worth more than $80k. EST and includes more than 100 items relevant to tile installation professionals. Flooring products. Flooring products.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

–Mapei Corporation, a leading manufacturer of construction materials for the building industry, highlighted its family of carbon-neutral products. Now, specifiers, contractors and home owners can choose to use products that are fully offset throughout their entire life cycle. We understand that being carbon neutral is not enough.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Indianapolis—Virginia Tile is expanding its operations into Indiana with the opening of a brand-new, all-in-one, full-service branch located here. Virginia Tile said it plans to have a phased opening as it brings in stock and complete different departmental areas. It also carries best-in-class installation solutions, grout and sealers.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Dalton—COREtec, premium flooring brand of Shaw Industries , has released its 2024 new product introductions. According to the brand, its new additions focus on true consumer solutions, with products designed to meet homeowners’ most-desired performance benefits and messaging tested and proven to succeed at retail.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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How to Floor Tile

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

We like the appeal of warm Natural Stone and Slate offers an earthy look but it's days are numbered in your shower. There are a number of Natural Stone products you see installed in shower design centers all over made from Marble, Travertine and yes, Slate. I actually like Natural Stone for the workability.

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JG Kitchens

APRIL 22, 2014

Next week, I’ll be attending Coverings, North America’s top tile and stone trade show, for the first time in almost a decade. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend Cevisama in 2012 and Cersaie last fall, Spain’s and Italy’s respective tile shows. This is a preview post of some of the products I’m looking forward to seeing.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Las Vegas— The International Surface Event, held here last month, was home to three powerhouse tile companies this year: Dal-Tile, MSI and Emser Tile. While the main event for tile each year is Coverings, being held in Orlando, Fla., Tile suppliers agreed this year’s show was robust and the energy was palpable.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. Of all surfacing types, natural stone also has the ability to increase resale value of a home due to its classic aesthetics.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile.

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As The Tile Turns

APRIL 29, 2016

Is dirty grout and tile in your bathroom cramping your style? Between all the self-proclaimed tile cleaning products and grout cleaning products on the market, it’s hard to know which ones are really the best cleaning products for your bathroom. You’re not the only one.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Las Vegas—Sika and Merkrete will showcase their products at TISE 2024 in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center here next week. SikaTile-815 Secure Grout is a high-performance, fast-setting, dustless grout that delivers hard, durable joints and is formulated for strength and simplicity.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Joey and David hard at work grouting the tile panels for the BDNY booth. We worked hard, especially Joey and David who did last-minute grouting. We were able to showcase our favorite tiles of the moment. What has the look of stone, does not stain and can be installed exterior in even the harshest environments?

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. event serving the floor covering industry, once again brought together buyers and sellers from around the world to see the latest floor covering products, tools, services and technologies. Here are a few of my favorites: ARTO Bricks Mondrian tile design.

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The London Tile Co.

APRIL 14, 2016

Tiles have been a traditional covering for walls and floors for hundreds of years, and while many interior trends have come and gone, tiles are still one of the most popular choices for kitchens and bathrooms. Many tiles are also glazed or polished, giving them an easy to clean and stain resistant surface. Wood Effect Tiles.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Orlando – Coverings has released a sneak peek of new tile and stone products, along with a select preview of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be showcased at Coverings 2023, set to take place April 18-21, 2023, here at the Orange County Convention Center. As the No.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Dallas, Texas—Daltile’s new RevoTile was recently named a “Best Flooring Product Of The Year” in Architectural Record magazine’s annual award competition. Of the five flooring award winners, RevoTile was the only porcelain tile to secure the accolade. Innovative RevoTile is unique; there is nothing like it on the market.

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How to Floor Tile

MAY 17, 2022

The best tile shop also depends on your location, budget, and quality of material and above all, service. However, your smaller tile shops tend to use mid and upper grade products for their quality and attractive design. Smaller tile shops are usually just display stores and you have to order it and wait for it to arrive.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2020

—For the 11 th annual Total Solutions Plus Conference by the National Tile Contractors Association, Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, will give attendees a virtual first-hand look at the company’s latest flooring solutions. Products to be showcased. SpectraLock 1.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 10, 2017

We’ve seen the popularity of external porcelain tiles explode over the last year, and it’s no surprise since the list of benefits is a long one. When choosing your tiles it is important to make sure they are suitable for use outdoors. We stock two ranges of external porcelain paving tiles at The London Tile Co.

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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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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2024

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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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

More than two dozen companies are showcasing their wares in FCNews ’ 2020 Annual Product Guide. To no one’s surprise, the product guide features its fair share of waterproof rigid core products, but laminate and especially wood are also well represented. Ceramic and stone looks are also well represented in this guide.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? To avoid getting into the nitty-gritty, it’s because of how the tile is made. Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 14, 2017

Custom Building Products recently strengthened its line of award-winning Aqua Mix tile and stone care products with a focus on grout haze prevention and removal. Both products are easy to use and reduce the time required to clean tile after grout haze has occurred.

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