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Slate Tile, Another Warning, Not For A Shower!

How to Floor Tile

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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NeoCon Preview: Intros target contract market

Floor Covering News

Crossville: Stone Fiction. Crossville’s new Stone Fiction will be on display at NeoCon 2022. The line aims to capture crosscuty travertine’s distinct appearance with soft, swirling surface graphics and a mild, abundantly matchable neutral color palette. i4F: True Grout.

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Must-have 2022 introductions

Floor Covering News

Mohawk has reset the standard for the texture and realism of wood décor with Signature Technology. Wellmade’s commercially rated HDPC/SPC waterproof vinyl tile features high-definition visuals and “grout-look” edges along with realistic embossed surface textures. Mohawk: Signature Technology.

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Queries and Quandaries: Stone Tile on Exterior Balcony

StoneDimensions

Q: We are installing stone tile on an exterior balcony. The amount of water that is experienced by the surface, the pitch of the surface slope, the permeability of the stone, and the permeability of the grout are all factors as to what amount of water penetrates the bed. The existing concrete deck is not sloped.

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Avente Tile Talk: New Tile Designs, Installation Products from.

Tile Talk

Here’s a glimpse of what new tile and stone products enjoyed the most visibility by the show’s visitors. The collection features a rich assortment of stones of various sizes and colors – all perfectly designed to blend together into a timeless look. design standards. Posted by Arpi Nalbandian. at 6:00 AM.

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Large Format Tile Requires Specialized Mortars

CUSTOM Insights Blog

For ceramic or porcelain tile greater than 15” (38 cm) on one or more sides and for all natural stone, the new industry standard calls for the use of a specialized mortar. Uneven tiles detract from the smooth, monolithic look of the floor, create challenging grout joints and can even present a trip and fall hazard.

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Collaboration on Installation is Key to Architect's Success

CUSTOM Insights Blog

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. Materials like terrazzo, stone and traditional tile can be intermixed, despite the different installation standards and slip coefficients.