Fabric and Tile Masters

JANUARY 24, 2015

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. This is a video of how we repair grout. Congratulations on doing your research here.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

To contribute, tiles and related installation materials on a project (mortars, grouts, etc.) Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits.

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LEED North America Tile Standards 100

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 31, 2016

To contribute, tiles and related installation materials on a project (mortars, grouts, etc.) Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits.

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LEED North America Tile Standards 100

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. For nearly 60 years, LATICRETE has been committed to research and development of innovative installation products, building a reputation for superior quality, performance and customer service.

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San Diego Tile North America LEED 100

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

TruBevel Pro —Enables more life-like bevels on boards featuring wood designs as well as realistic grout lines on tile stone patterns. . At the same time, we will keep our facility in Asia for the purposes of research and development. We expect to bring our digital printing ecosystem to the U.S.,” Li noted. “At

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Through extensive research and testing, its R&D and product team achieved that by creating Cloud 9, the optimal fiber construction offering both luxurious softness and durability while maintaining cost effectiveness.

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

After looking at many pictures and much research on their thorough website, "Tuscan Landscape" was the design they chose on light travertine tumbled marble. They used light travertine tumbled marble in 6x6 and 4x4 for the rest of the backsplash and used a matching grout color to create a cohesive, monochromatic color palette.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Research contractors We hired a roofing contractor and handed over a huge deposit before he’d ever set foot on our property. Looking back, we hadn’t done our homework and properly researched all of our contractors. Keep it in the forefront of your mind when designing. Rookie mistake.

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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. performance and provides the strength, quality and application opportunities in a true, pre-mixed grout.

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Giotile

OCTOBER 27, 2014

The format also means fewer grout lines, which can help make a small room appear larger. The result of revolutionary design, research, and technology, GIO_Thin 1.0 From a design perspective, these large panels offer visual advantages. Used vertically on walls, the tiles can help add height and openness to a space.

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Porcelain Tile United States Trends 55

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.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

At Greenbuild 2016, TCNA announced UL certification of the Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for tile mortars and tile grouts made in North America. The grout and mortar EPDs represent more than 2.25 The grout and mortar EPDs represent more than 2.25 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 19, 2016.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2020

With the research and development, marketing, technical and product management teams, Rizzo is tasked to ensure Laticrete customers are offered leading, innovative solutions for concrete slabs that exceed the expectations of the owner, designer and contractor.

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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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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 16, 2015

Make sure to research each feature before agreeing to have it installed. It requires little maintenance aside from replacing grout and is suitable withstanding harsher winter climates. However, pricing varies greatly according to the type of paver chosen. Tile: Tile has the highest installation cost, but is the most durable.

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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. Proper research into the surface material and its attributes will ensure a more efficient and long-lasting installation.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2021

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. All flooring types, adhesives, grouts and coatings will be demonstrated. That’s why the Live Demo Stage has become a very popular hands-on feature of the TISE show floor.

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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. Some contractors want to cut corners and "value engineer" various tile installation products out of the specs, such as crack isolation membranes or epoxy grouts.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2020

FCNews research found that the subsegment accounted for 37.1% Fifteen of the new Korlok Select stones feature vinyl grouting that is integrated into the construction. With research showing that today’s consumers are asking for waterproof flooring solutions for their home, Mohawk responded with a suite of waterproof products.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

This research is generally oriented toward the mass-housing market, and the results are averages obtained from customer surveys taken when potential customers visit these developments. In the construction, I see far too much reliance on thinfs like mortar and grout being 100% waterproof. About $40 in 2x and 0.5m/d

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

The clean look and fewer grout joints make these installations very popular with the end-user. Those situations are always tricky and I rely heavily on the research and guidance of industry experts. Have you had some tile installation problems over the years, and how were they solved?

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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% Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%. Commercial accounted for about 31.8%

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

RevoTile is said to install two-times faster than traditional tile in three steps: 1) place underlayment, no mortar required; 2) click tiles together; and 3) grout immediately. In Mannington’s research, almost 90% of consumers responded that they want a floor that helps keep their home cleaner.

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Building Moxie

MARCH 31, 2017

So I researched – How to Restore a Concrete Pond. Like my epoxy patch above, I used a grout sponge for isolated fine tuning in the parge coat. It sat there just off a beautifully updated wrap-around patio. A giant unfinished hole in the ground. What Do You Do with an Old Concrete Pond? I used just over a 55 lb bag for my job.

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