Grout Standards Tile Travertine 
How to Floor Tile
APRIL 19, 2022
In all the bathroom showers I have torn out and rebuilt, Slate has been the worst performing material followed closely by Travertine, then Marble of any type. We have to seal it, before grouting to keep the grout from changing the color of the Slate and getting stuck in the rough texture. It takes more work to grout.
How to Floor Tile
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
There are a number of Natural Stone products you see installed in shower design centers all over made from Marble, Travertine and yes, Slate. To test the surface sealer of your tile wet your hand and place it on the surface of the Natural Stone for a minute. Can't do that with Porcelain or standard Ceramic Tile.
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Tile Excellence
JANUARY 19, 2014
Tile Installtion FAQ: Sanded Grout or Un-Sanded Grout? Tile Installation and Tile Repair. Always use sanded grout whenever possible. The industry standard states that un-sanded grout be used on grout joints 1/8 or less and sanded grout is used on grout joints 1/8 and larger up to 1/2 inch.
Tile Talk
FEBRUARY 5, 2013
New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. Here’s a glimpse of what new tile and stone products enjoyed the most visibility by the show’s visitors. The company practices good stewardship (recycled content, reduced packaging, locally sourced materials), while producing eye-catching tile designs.
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 21, 2022
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. Wellmade:HDPC/SPC.
CUSTOM Insights Blog
APRIL 28, 2015
Today’s tile is larger than ever. 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. These modified dry-set mortars (large format tile mortars) are specifically formulated for large and heavy tile.
StoneDimensions
MAY 23, 2014
Q: We are installing stone tile on an exterior balcony. The waterproofing contractor is placing a membrane directly over the existing, non-sloping slab, and we have been asked to create the draining slope with the mortar bed and tile. The setting bed beneath the tile will achieve varying levels of saturation. Is this acceptable?
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