Tile Talk

OCTOBER 14, 2014

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Pre-sealing cement tiles is not a required step in all manufacturers'' installation procedures; however, it is something I recommend. Before deciding whether or not to pre-seal your cement tiles, let''s make sure you understand the purpose of pre-sealing along with its benefits and risks.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Joey and David hard at work grouting the tile panels for the BDNY booth. We worked hard, especially Joey and David who did last-minute grouting. We were able to showcase our favorite tiles of the moment. How about the tile at the bar? Check out this quick video, BDNY 2019 Minute. Booth prep! The best part?

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 17, 2017

Porcelain paving tiles are slip resistant, extremely strong and resistant to staining as well as moss & mould growth While some retailers may treat these tiles just like the paving they are used to, we are careful to advise and recommend based on the fact that they are porcelain and need to be handled differently.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

MAY 14, 2018

Grout haze removal after a newly installed tile floor is necessary now more than ever. The days of 12″ x 12″ floor tiles is gone and is not coming back any time soon. These days tiles are made to look like grouted wood floors. The tiles are installed in an offset to look like a wood floor installation.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2015

Have you ever experienced grout sticking to your tile making cleaup time consuming? Many common tile types, including porcelain and stone, can pose a challenge during the grouting process. The nature of porous and uneven tiles can make them more difficult to clean. Aqua Mix® Grout Release is the solution.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Have you ever experienced grout sticking to your tile making cleaup time consuming? Many common tile types, including porcelain and stone, can pose a challenge during the grouting process. The nature of porous and uneven tiles can make them more difficult to clean. Aqua Mix® Grout Release is the solution.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Have you ever experienced grout sticking to your tile making cleaup time consuming? Many common tile types, including porcelain and stone, can pose a challenge during the grouting process. The nature of porous and uneven tiles can make them more difficult to clean. Aqua Mix® Grout Release is the solution.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

How do you get your cement tile floor to look its best? Read our handy tile installation rundown. Tile photo Granada Tile. It’s a great overview and visual, if you’re about to take on a cement tile installation project yourself. Do not use ceramic tile adhesive.);

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

In March 2015, CUSTOM updated its palette of grout colors for Fusion Pro, CEG, Prism and Polyblend. All grouts are now available in the industry’s best palette of 40 options. This exciting, refreshed color palette is designed to complement today''s tile trends. Each color creates its own special effect.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Your Secret Weapon: Cement Bathroom Tiles. It’s no secret that we love everything cement tile here at Granada Tile. We believe in it so much, that we’ve dedicated our business to offering the highest quality cement tiles in a huge array of colors, patterns, and designs. How to Install Cement Tile Video.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

JANUARY 24, 2015

Tile Cleaning Jacksonville is a service Fabric and Tile Masters, a Jacksonville, FL company, offers that is unparalleled. Listed below are pictures and videos of tile cleaningJacksonville we do every day. The rest comes from tile industry professionals that sell, install, distribute and fabricate these products.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 16, 2015

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Sealers for cement tile should be applied to protect the tile from water and staining; but, they can also be used to enhance or restore color. A color enhancing sealer was used on this exterior cement tile walk, stair risers, and treads to protect them and brighten the colors.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

JANUARY 24, 2015

Tile Cleaning Jacksonville is a service Fabric and Tile Masters, a Jacksonville, FL company, offers that is unparalleled. Listed below are pictures and videos of tile cleaningJacksonville we do every day. The rest comes from tile industry professionals that sell, install, distribute and fabricate these products.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 25, 2015

One way to help achieve this is to create a sleek and simple floor using Valverdi Indoor-Out tiles. The porcelain tiles come in two varieties; a 10mm indoor tile and co-ordinating 20mm outdoor tile, and are available in a range of gorgeous colours. Benefits of Fixing Valverdi Tiles on Pedestals.

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Kitchens for Living

MARCH 9, 2015

Welcome the the third installment of Tile Tuesday. The second half of my adventure with Tile of Spain took us to Valencia, the location of Cevisama, annual trade show held to showcase the latest innovations introduced by the Spanish tile industry. All tile is made of either red or white clay. WHAT IS IT? Guess what?

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online. “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated. UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. The updated course has an expanded section on glass tile and mosaics.

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How to Floor Tile

OCTOBER 17, 2018

There are a number of things I don't like, like dust, tile shards everywhere, extended clean up, messy work site. So, I like the easy way and this short video might help even if you are experienced. The tile setters had forms set for countertops and screed boards and wire mesh stapled to the studs for showers.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 21, 2016

It started out very dark, and the tile and fixtures were beyond outdated. Architectural Ceramics was my top choice for tile because I really love the new trend of wood lookalike porcelain. We chose the 8×48 Seattle White Bark Field Tile for the floors, which also really helped brighten the room. Can someone say retro!

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Making Tile Modern

APRIL 2, 2012

Check out the video with some great tile-tips including selecting the right tile for your space and a little bit of grout gab. modwalls modwalls on tv modwalls tile mosaic tile remodel subway tile tile tile for kitchen backsplash tile on TV'

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JUNE 20, 2016

A rapid setting tile installation can actually be more cost effective to the end user by keeping businesses open with minimal downtime. Fast track tile installations can benefit both commercial and residential projects. It can also reduce inconvenience to homeowners by allowing quick completion of bathroom tiling.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 1, 2015

This tile installation app is an essential tool that will help you save time and be more efficient. Grout Color Selector: While nothing can replace the accuracy of our official color cards and grout kits, this visual reference guide will help guide you and your customers to narrow color choices.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 2, 2016

Rockville, MD – The supposed fragility of glass tile does nothing to deter from its beauty, and how much designers and homeowners adore it. And it’s no wonder, because glass tile can transform a space into something truly unique. Some tiles are cut and cold-cooled while others are melted, cast, and cooled.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy. Plus, you can always call on our Technical Services for expert assistance on any type of project. Call CUSTOM Technical Services at 800.282.8786.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

Simply put, consumers have a strong desire for tile,” Mara Villanueva-Heras, vice president of marketing, Emser Tile, told FCNews. The durable and water-resistant nature of tile combined with its beauty and longevity makes it ideal for many applications and surfaces. How much tile is enough.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

Neglect by the former owners that led to unfilled holes, stained and dirty grout, and loss of whatever sheen was there at one time. The travertine restoration pictured in our video includes before and after pictures of: Much needed fill replacement. We replaced several yards of grout. We replaced several yards of grout.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Need Shower Tile Repairs in Jacksonville? Call Fabric & Tile Masters for Immediate Help! Fabric and Tile Masters offers the widest variety of shower cleaning, shower tile repair, and refinishing in North Florida. Our shower repair services includes: Removal and replacement of cracked and missing grout.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

RevoTile is a true porcelain tile flooring that features a click-style installation method and Daltile’s signature design-driven looks. The tile category has had its fair share of challenges of late, and perhaps none bigger than the industry’s struggle to find qualified labor. Officially launched Jan. Installation is a snap.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you write the 09 30 00 tile spec for a warranted installation of tile products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make specifying the right tile installation system fast and easy. Not sure where to start or want to talk to a tile installation expert right away?

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Glass tile is very ppular but many installation problems can be easily avoided Do you know the best practices for installing glass tile? And what should I know about glass tile’s thermal expansion/contraction? Read our critical tips below and watch the video above for demonstrations. This is critical with glass tile.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 14, 2016

Contrary to popular belief, ceramic tile and grout, by themselves are not waterproof. Water can penetrate through cement-based grout and work its way through the substrate. To prevent water damage, you must install a waterproof membrane just below the tile bonding mortar as close to the tile as possible.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The following is a video of the Marble Repair Jacksonville. Not sure why companies that clean tile use acid. A tile cleaner contracted with us to do this job after one of his technicians applied a low pH tile cleaning chemical to this polished finish crema marfil marble foyer. Acid etched tiles.

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Stagetecture

AUGUST 10, 2016

Pebble mosaic tile is one of the most popular tile backsplashes for natural bathroom walls, kitchens and feature walls. This can be achieved with beautiful pebble mosaic tile. See how transforming your space with pebble mosaic tile could be easier than you think. How to Install Pebble Mosaic Tile.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2016

CUSTOM Insights recently spoke with Artie Atkinson, ceramic foreman at Schoch Tile in Cincinnati, OH. Artie has 30-plus years of experience as a tile contractor, so we discussed the scarcity of skilled tile installers and how to prevent costly mistakes in spite of it. We all want to prevent cracks in tile or water leaks, right?

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Kitchens for Living

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Mohawk Flooring , known largely for their carpet, actually manufactures a wide variety of products including tile, hardwood, laminate and luxury vinyl. Here’s a little video so you know I’m not lying. .

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 11, 2015

Sometimes referred to as a ‘shower room’, a wet room is a fully waterproofed, and usually tiled, bathroom with a walk in or level access shower. Tiles are the best wall and floor covering in a wet room , although vinyl can also be used. What type of tiles should I use? Tiles, adhesive and grout.

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Granite4Less

MARCH 3, 2015

Floor tiles are a very vital component in any room. Since the floors are considered to be one of the heaviest items in a room in terms of traffic, you need to take proper care of your floor tiles to ensure that you will get to enjoy it over the years. Sweep or vacuum your floor tiles every day. A simple Recipe to remove stains.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

MARCH 19, 2018

Fabric and Tile Masters has restored several of these floors over the years. 1- to attain a sheen of as glossy a finish as possible by the installer (the only way he has available) 2- to cover up the slight grout haze that is harder to clean than it is on a straight edge tile. This occurs for two reasons.

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