Floor Covering News

APRIL 13, 2023

—Merkrete, A Parex USA brand, is expanding its line of industry-leading grout solutions by introducing a high-performance grout here next week at Coverings 2023, held April 18-21. Visitors will experience firsthand Merkrete’s innovative grout solutions formulated for appeal, usability and durability.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Chad Treuthart, the VP of residential sales and showrooms at Virginia Tile, expressed his pride in the team that has been diligently working on establishing the company’s presence in the area for the past five years. It also carries best-in-class installation solutions, grout and sealers.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 3, 2021

Dallas, Texas—Originally scheduled to kick off on March 15, Daltile and Carpet Exchange of Denver officially launched the “Ready – Set – Room Refresh with RevoTile” training blitz and sales campaign. Step 3 Grout Grout immediately, no wait time. The ultimate ‘DIY-friendly’ tile.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

i4F gave attendees a first look at True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows manufacturers to feature a middle grout line mimicking two tiles in one. The grout is applied at the factory via the addition of a colored wear layer between the de?cor Following are a few highlights. cor film and the core.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Its user-friendly interface simplifies flooring sales, inventory, payroll and accounting, making it ideal for both seasoned professionals and newcomers. Unilin: FlinTile The FlinTile locking technology offers a clickable rigid floor with an authentic ceramic look that is easy to install due to grouted joints.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2022

. “We are excited to share these revolutionary products with our fellow industry professionals at Surfaces and have them see and feel the innovative construction, strength and performance in person,” said Derek Brooks, senior vice president of sales and business development.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

For retail sales associates, PFC is intended to be the easiest way to sell flooring—with confidence and simplicity. True Grout. i4F continues to drive innovation with True Grout on SPC/rigid core tiles and planks offering steadfast durability as well as a middle grout line mimicking two tiles in one. True Grout.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Following is a sampling of some of the technologies, solutions and innovations showcased at Surfaces 2023 : i4F In response to its supplier partners developing new products across various platforms and constructions, i4F continues to put the spotlight on visuals and installation systems that mimic ceramic tile—right down to the grout line.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2022

“Our goal has always been to provide cost-effective, high-performance product solutions that save the installers’ time and money while improving upon the overall results of the project,” said Todd Boos, national sales manager, Merkrete.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 10, 2019

Another thing to consider is the size of your tile and, by extension, how many grout joints you have. Grout joints add a rough texture and also allow for water to drain from the tops of floor tiles. You can get around the slipperiness of some tiles by using smaller pieces with more grout. Outdoor Tile Checklist.

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 31, 2020

Once you’ve prepared the floor and determined your layout, just apply the mortar, lay and space your tiles, apply grout release (or a first coat of concrete sealer), apply the grouting, and that’s it! This is important — tile adhesive does not adhere to cement tile!

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 15, 2017

Grouting & Installation. Our Gears mosaic is unique in that the grout becomes a large part of the design. A graphic designer might compare the open space and grout allowance in this mosaic, to white space around a logo or page layout they are designing. If using SpectraLOCK epoxy grout, it’s already stain resistant!

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

From left to right: Joey Caponiti / Maryland Commercial Rep, Kersi Press / Baltimore Commercial Rep, Betty Sullivan / Owner and CEO, James Lewis/ National Hospitality Rep, David Arabe / Commercial Sales Manager and David Benson/President and Principal (not shown). Joey and David hard at work grouting the tile panels for the BDNY booth.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

It is mounted on plywood and features various shades and shapes of glass tile, stained glass and glittery grout. Education should be every leader’s No. 1 priority, and CTEF is part of the solution,” Nash said. Tile is not getting easier to install. The American Flag mosaic measures 42.5 X 67 and is 1.25 EST until April 7 at 12 PT.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Our sales team ( sales@architecturalceramics.com ) can help you by providing color swatch options and a rendering of colors you select with the pattern as well. To ease the grout cleaning process during installation, seal your tile before adhering to act as a grout release. Recommended grout joint is no smaller than 1/8.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Dallas, Texas—As consumers are more frequently engaging in home improvement projects while homebound during COVID-19, Daltile’s new “peel-and-stick” mosaics are enjoying strong sales, according to the company. And, because homeowners don’t have to come back and grout, they can install and enjoy immediately.”

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Laticrete is AC’s go-to vendor partner for installation items such as grout and thin set. Related Links: A go-to for installation items like grout and thinset, Laticrete also has you covered when it comes to shower systems. Our sales are heating up however, for their special order in-floor heating system: DITRA-HEAT.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 18, 2022

Due to standard production tolerances, square floorboards almost always show deviations in their format,” said Floris Koopmans, sales director IP. According to the company, the new type of bevel is almost indistinguishable from real grout, and provides the look of real ceramics with all the benefits of an SPC floor.

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How to Floor Tile

MAY 17, 2022

My suggestion is always have your installer go with you to the tile shop of your choice because there are details in all tile jobs that may require a special type of trim to finish out an edge by use of a bull nose, surface cap, metal, or other type of trim to finish out a tile wall so you don't fill it with just grout.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Rothberg and Lillian Rosenstock Rothberg,” said Ron Nash, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Laticrete. Products showcased will include SpectraLock 1 Pre-Mixed Grout, Laticrete Select-Bond, Fracture Ban SC, 170.5 SpectraLock 1 is an evolutionary pre-mixed, stain-proof grout that has the performance of an epoxy.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 11, 2017

Grouting & Installation. Our Gears mosaic is unique in that the grout becomes a large part of the design. A graphic designer might compare the open space and grout allowance in this mosaic, to white space around a logo or page layout they are designing. If using SpectraLOCK epoxy grout, it’s already stain resistant!

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2023

“Chip is a true leader with years of experience in sales management and negotiation,” said RD Weis president, Michael Callaghan. Prior to joining RD Weis, Ebert was commercial sales manager for Stanley Steemer where he headed up the company’s national account sales program. Pete/Clearwater), and was the No.

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Tile Excellence

JANUARY 19, 2014

Tile Installtion FAQ: Sanded Grout or Un-Sanded Grout? Most Frequently Asked Questions from Consumers: From Newly Forming FAQ on Tile Installation, Tile Repairs & All Things Tile Related: Many people have asked me over the years which grout to use in their house particular to their tile installation.

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Making Tile Modern

MARCH 4, 2016

Join Modwalls Tile Company This Saturday March 5th From 9am to 3pm For Our First Warehouse Sale. P.S. If you live in the SF or Monterey Bay Area’s and miss this sale, please contact us for an appointment to purchase directly at our warehouse. 800 Estates Drive Suite 1oo, Aptos, CA 95003. 831-689-9734. service@modwalls.com.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2021

No matter which segments our retailers targets, AHF Products has the partnerships, products and selling tools to help customers expand sales,” said Wendy Booker, vice president, marketing and new product development. “We TruCor Tile IGT (Integrated Grout Technology) is a tile visual with the grout line engineered into the locking system.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The company also continued to highlight its “Shop By Look” wall, which features QR codes to help guide consumers through the sale. The company also launched its Designer Grouts to allow consumers to create unique designs without the need for major renovations—or breaking the bank.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MAY 19, 2014

The combination of the nylon and stainless steel strap makes it possible to achieve a minimum seam of 1/64” (ideal for thin tile countertop install) up to 3/8” grout joints. Contact your Kate-Lo Tile & Stone sales representative today for more information! Share it now! setting materials mechanical lippage tuning system mlt'

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Floris Koopmans, sales director, intellectual properties, Unilin, explained how it works: The machine has the ability to scan the locking profile—using a non-destructive method—to check the locking profile for milling tolerance. First, you click it together; second, you grout the joints; and third, you clean it up.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

Education is the fastest and easiest way to increase sales and profits! San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 11, 2023

“At Unilin Technologies, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of flooring innovation,” said Grin jin YAN, sales director Southeast Asia at Unilin Technologies.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 1, 2020

RevoTile installs in just three steps: place underlayment, click tiles together and grout. Once grouted, the perimeter is sealed and RevoTile is then a waterproof flooring system. RevoTile aims to increase flooring and tile retailers’ sales opportunities by opening up tile to the DIY market.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2023

With FlinTile, Unilin offers a ceramic alternative to SPC with real grout. The floating installation is simple at fast with three easy steps: click, grout and clean. Unilin Technologies Unilin Technologies puts the spotlight on its new FlinTile locking system, which won an award in the Innovation category at Surfaces.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 10, 2019

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Choose the Right Grout Color for Your Backsplash. The dark grout trend has been popular for a few years, but it’s not for everyone. Dark grout lines with light tile is stylish but can be busy for large-scale areas.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Although COVID-19 initially slowed sales of natural stone, we have seen a sudden uptick as a result of the renewed focus on home improvement,” explained Raj Shah, president, MSI Surfaces. “Of For most, marble and limestone continue to drive sales. Emser Tile’s Link is a grout-less natural stone mosaic.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Your contractor already sealed the crackle tile before grouting it during installation. Doing so could discolor the tile or the porous cement grout around it. For further questions about the tile products featured here, or to place an order, please contact sales@architecturalceramics.com. Machine-Made Ceramics. Windex anyone?

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The durability of cement tiles also makes them very low maintenance, and as long as they are sealed properly before the grout is applied, they won’t crack, scratch, or fade easily. Our sales team can guide you through our collections or help you create your own custom design. Cement Tiles Won’t Go Out of Style. Professional or DIY?

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Tile Excellence

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts. Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts. Tile Excellence. Reactions: Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. Newer Post. Older Post. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Contact Excellence Experts.

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