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.
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
However, often overlooked are the grouts and mortars that provide the functionality. Perhaps the most design-savvy of flooring categories, tile is most particularly supported by grout and mortar products. In fact, industry experts agree grout and mortar can make or break a tile installation.
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The Pulse: Ardex Americas
OCTOBER 10, 2017
This standard tub and shower installation in Portland, Oregon was completed by Stoneman Construction. We take pride in meeting or exceeding all industry standards,” Jeremy, a CTI, explains. ARDEX CA 20 P™ Multi-Purpose Construction Adhesive and Sealant. ARDEX FL™ Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout.
Diary of a Tile Addict
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
Competitors fixed the tiles with BAL Max Flex Fibre and BAL Rapid-Flex One, and grouted with BAL Micromax2 Snow, including BAL Micromax Sealant for all movement joints. The standard of fixing throughout the three days was exceptionally high, which made adjudicating very hard. More at: [link].
Floor Covering News
APRIL 4, 2023
Hands-on demonstration tables will focus on proper tile installation techniques for troweling, embedding tiles and sealants and will be led by CTI evaluators Jason Montgomery, Tom Cravillion, Matt Blood and Stephen Belyea. Wednesday, 12 p.m. Thursday, 12 p.m. Other demonstrations include: Tuesday, 10 a.m.
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
He used ARDEX X 77™ MICROTEC® Fiber Reinforced Tile and Stone Mortar, ARDEX FL™ Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout and ARDEX SX™ 100% Silicone Sealant for Tile and Stone Applications for shower surround. For non-standard applications, we always recommend contacting ARDEX’ technical experts for guidance.).
CUSTOM Insights Blog
OCTOBER 29, 2015
Installation tenting: When the tile assembly expands and there is no place for it to go, we sometimes see tenting with a complete loss of bond and cracked tile or grout. For everyday residential applications, use PolyBlend® Ceramic Tile Caulk (Sealant). And for professional results, select CUSTOM’s Commercial 100% Silicone Sealant.
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