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.
Tile Talk
APRIL 7, 2015
Saltillo tiles are shaped either by pressing quarried clay with a wooden frame, or by carving out the desired shape. Because of this, it''s difficult to install as it will absorb water from the thin-set mortar, grout, grease pencils, etc. The process of turning this special Mexican clay into tiles has remained unchanged since 1577.
StoneDimensions
MAY 23, 2014
Factors such as using large format vs. mixed sized stones, understating the type of meshing on the back of stones and researching the stone’s absorption rate allows fabricators to pick the appropriate type of grout and sealant when installing products. chapters installation newsletter'
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