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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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Las Vegas—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, has introduced True Grout on SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. Using the technology, licensee partners can offer unprecedented durability as well as an innovative middle grout line mimicking two tiles in one. Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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Garden State Tile Blog

MARCH 20, 2020

Below is our simple guide for how to clean your tile and grout, including product recommendations and DIY solutions! HOW TO CLEAN YOUR GROUT: Wipe Down with Hot Water: Loosen up any surface dirt and grime by wiping down your grout lines with hot water. Veneziano and Maritime Collections from Garden State Tile.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

Read on as Garden State Tile lists the top hexagon tile styles seen today, and how to incorporate this timeless trend into your own design projects. Today, that same hexagon trend is being revived into modern bathroom designs with porcelain mosaics in traditional neutral color palettes. Bold Backsplash Alternatives.

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The London Tile Co.

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

We’re loving the latest trend for textured tiles, but while these 3D patterned tiles look fantastic, it does make them much trickier to add grout to. We’ve put together some quick tips to help you when fixing textured tiles with grout. DIY Tiling Tips diy advice grout textured tiles'

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

In the month of November, we’re thankful for Thanksgiving feasts, Black Friday sales, and the ‘Movember’ trend where men grow a mustache to bring awareness to men’s health. In case shopping at midnight or facial hair aren’t your thing, there’s another trend that’s growing attention: matte black tile.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 13, 2018

Regular readers of Tile Addict will have noted my comments on the growing use of coloured grout as an integral part of new tile displays at Coverings and other recent international trade shows. Perhaps the apotheosis of this trend can be seen in Cava: a collection designed for Living Ceramics by LucidiPevere.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 11, 2024

CeraGrout enables GIMIG to give their customers what they want: the authentic look of ceramics, with lightning-fast installation as well as the freedom to choose any color, for both tile surfaces and grout lines. i4F CeraGrout panels and tiles feature integrated grout lines, available in any color, that are durable and easier to clean.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Sassuolo, Italy—During this week’s Coverings Connected event, Ceramics of Italy unveiled six top design trends for the fall -winter season. This season’s trends can be summed up in three words: natural, colorful, and playful. Coleman described the trends as follows: Autumnal. Blue-green.

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The London Tile Co.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Looking out of a window at a grey sky can really put a damper on your day, which is why the latest design trend might surprise you. Mahon tiles in ‘Plata’ or ‘Truffle’ grey look fantastic when used in a running bond layout, particularly with contrasting grout. Advice Tile Design Tips colour grey tile trend'

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 17, 2019

To go with Tile Addict’s take on the 2020 trends is a little selection of additional elements that we may be seeing more of in the coming year. They were not heavily prevalent in the lists of other trend spotters, but they are still very much worth a mention. The final extra trend was around in spades throughout Cersaie.

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The London Tile Co.

JANUARY 13, 2016

Part of this is designing tiles that mimic the design aesthetic and trends people want. Over the last couple of years we’ve seen a range of tiles that look remarkably like natural stone, and last year realistic wood effect tiles were one of our top trends.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. I’ll explain what grout haze is, how to correctly identify the problem, and why it occurs. Cement tiles that needs to be grouted. What is Grout Haze?

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The Tile Doctor

JUNE 30, 2020

The functional purpose of grout is to hold tiles in place, seal the joints, and keep tiles from shifting and breaking. Current trends, point to grout as something more than a material used to hold tiles in place.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 9, 2017

Check Out These Bathroom Trends Before You Remodel. Good thing it’s the time of year when the shelter magazines round up the best bathroom trends of the year. We’re sure you’ll fall in love with your new cement tiles before the grout dries. Are you considering a bathroom remodel this year? What about lighting?

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 22, 2017

As 2017 slides into 2018 and the trend forecasting begins — what’s in, what’s out, what to keep, what to throw away — we were excited to see that tile remains high on the list of trends that Lonny editors want to stick around. Trends may come and go but we think cement tile is forever.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

SikaTile-815 Secure Grout is a high-performance, fast-setting, dustless grout that delivers hard, durable joints and is formulated for strength and simplicity. The color-consistent, efflorescence-free grout is ideal for interior and exterior residential and commercial installations.

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The London Tile Co.

JANUARY 8, 2015

Last year we saw spa-style walk in showers and coastal themed bathrooms come into style and, while some of these will stick around, there are also some great new trends emerging. We’ve been looking at the top bathroom trends for 2015, read on to see our favourites. Bathroom Living. Open Storage. Textured Tiles.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 4, 2024

MSI, one of the largest suppliers of tile and natural stone in North America, is renowned for its on-trend approach to design. Recently, the company has taken that steadfast focus and applied it to create two solutions to support one timeless design trend: brick looks. The collection is available in mesh-mounted and loose bricks.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Rely on Granada Tile’s cement mini tiles to bring the mushroom trend into your home. Elle Decor is calling it: mushroom is a trend. We’re sure you’ll fall in love before the grout dries! The post Granada Tile’s Cement Mini Tiles Are On Trend appeared first on The Cement Tile Blog.

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The London Tile Co.

APRIL 15, 2021

It’s time to think about grout lines. Tile grout is visible in between your tiles and can make your tiled project go from looking great to truly show stopping! People often think that tile grout has to be white or grey, but there’s a vast array of colour options now available from London Tile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2018

One new way people are using color is with colorful grout. Once simply a way to seal the spacing between tiles, grout is taking on a fashion sense all its own. By dyeing the actual grout bright colors like teal, yellow and pink, a tile design can have a fun accent color that adds some artistic flair to a space. Image: Andrew M.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2018

Which daring trends reshaped our homes – and maybe even our lives? Let’s find out as we walk through a brief 2018 design trend recap. No 2018 design trend recap would be complete without taking a dip into maximalism. Hanging and wall mounted plants trended in a major way in 2018. We explored a lot in 2018.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 22, 2021

From top trends to top tips, we have everything you need to help you create your perfect bathroom space. Create mood boards, get on Pinterest, and look at trends to get inspired. Generally, larger tiles will make the space feel bigger and fewer grout lines make them easy to clean. What are the current trends in bathroom design?

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The London Tile Co.

JANUARY 23, 2016

2015 was a great year for tiles, with some fantastic trends including wood effect tiles and patterned floor tiles. This year we’re seeing these trends expand and develop, alongside new ideas, which we’re very excited about. Here’s our round-up of our favourite tile trends of 2016. Brick Effect.

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The London Tile Co.

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Even wood effect tiles are not safe from this trend, with white and light grey fast becoming our most popular options. Texture is a fabulous way to add depth and interest to a simple white room and over the last year it has been a big trend in the tile world. Grout & Patterns. Special Effects. Tactile Texture.

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How to Floor Tile

JANUARY 22, 2018

I suggest using epoxy grout and that will go a long way in extending the service life of the grout and resisting mold. So if you just have to have a Natural Stone Shower fine, just know there will be more maintenance needed to keep it up and clean. Soap scum can easily be removed if tackled once a week or two.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Rely on Granada Tile’s cement mini tiles to bring the mushroom trend into your home. Elle Decor is calling it: mushroom is a trend. We’re sure you’ll fall in love before the grout dries! The post Granada Tile’s Cement Mini Tiles Are On Trend appeared first on The Cement Tile Blog.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

In recent years, North America has been trending away from rectified edges in all looks, with the exception being traditional marble and flowing textured wall tiles in the 12×36″ or upwards sizes. North America tends to favor planks in the 8×36″ size with upscale markets favoring the longer 48″ planks.

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Granada Tile

JANUARY 25, 2018

The start of the new year invariably opens up the discussion about what will be on trend for this year and what will fall by the wayside. Apartment Therapy puts their predictions out for what tile trends will be big in 2018. We’re sure you’ll fall in love with your new cement tiles before the grout dries.

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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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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2022

.” In addition to the Torlys XP Floors, visitors will also see Torlys waterproof laminates at the display, along with a preview of the latest in flooring technology and new color trends from Torlys Innovation Lab including: Marquee Laminate: Ocean: Water resistant, AC4-rated laminate made in the USA.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2024

The trend for hygienic aesthetics is met with very thin grouts enabling easy cleaning and maintenance.” i4F Ceramic Click is a unique combination where a ceramic tile is attached to a board featuring an i4F drop-lock system and by which tiles are joined together by super thin grouts (1mm).

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

TEC® announces the addition of seven new colors to its TecniColor™ Commercial Grade Grout line. TecniColor™ grout delivers an easy-to-use formula for use in commercial and public spaces. With the new additions, TEC® offers TecniColor™ grout in 15 colors that deliver strong, color-consistent joints with no efflorescence.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

To ease the grout cleaning process during installation, seal your tile before adhering to act as a grout release. It is recommended to seal tile 24 hours after grouting & again after 72 hours. Recommended grout joint is no smaller than 1/8. Cement tile is porous. Use Miracle 511 Porous Plus.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

In recent years, North America has been trending away from rectified edges in all looks, with the exception being traditional marble and flowing textured wall tiles in the 12×36″ or upwards sizes. North America tends to favor planks in the 8×36″ size with upscale markets favoring the longer 48″ planks.

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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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