As The Tile Turns

JUNE 23, 2022

First, you need to know how to clean natural stone. We’ll answer common questions such as: Do you have to seal marble tile? How do you remove hard water stains from natural stone? These materials may be durable, but they still require care and maintenance after installation.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 31, 2020

Cement or concrete tiles are a great addition to any indoor or outdoor design scheme. They are low maintenance, but they do require some upkeep, as with any kind of tile. There are specific methods you’ll want to use to keep your tiles clean and to preserve their life. Polishing and Sealing Your Tiles.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. Machine-Made Ceramics.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Cement and concrete tiles are popular with interior designers and DIY home renovators alike because they hold a wealth of advantages over other types of tile. For example, the color on a concrete tile won’t chip or wear off because it’s hydraulically pressed into the tile. How to Choose a Concrete Tile.

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Granada Tile

JUNE 28, 2021

Check out how to make a magical area with our Olvera Collection. Traditional tiles give off a classic design that never goes out of style. Ask one of our tiles for help on your next modern masterpiece by contacting us at 213-788-4238 or visit GranadaTile.com today! Bathrooms are one of the most common rooms to upgrade.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Cement tiles are one of the most popular materials on the market today. From floors to walls, cement tiles come with many benefits that outlast both ceramic tiles and hardwood floors. Cement tiles aren’t hard to maintain but they do require some basic cleaning and maintenance to keep their beauty and handmade charm.

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 29, 2017

Cement tiles are handmade artisan products renowned for their amazing array of design possibilities and unmatched durability when compared to other tiles. Like all concrete and natural stone, cement tiles are porous. Sealing Grout for Cement Tiles Vs. Ceramic Tiles. Step 1: Ensure a Clean, Dry Surface.

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Tile Excellence

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Tile Excellence responds to bad advise on "how to lay ceramic tile" found on ask.com. Here''s a question from answers.com, which Tile Excellence oftens answers. In response to the question, "How to Install Ceramic Tile Floor" "To i nstall ceramic tile , first grout the area. Consumers Beware!

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Of course, you’ll need the best options for creating that flow, and cement tiles are sturdy, attractive, and low-maintenance alternatives for a kitchen design. Learn how to create an open space using hand-poured artisan cement tiles from Granada Tile, and find out why these tiles are a great choice.

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The London Tile Co.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

By styling your outdoor space to reflect and enhance your outdoor tiles, you can make your patio an inviting extension of your home. One easy way to make your outdoor tiles an extension of your home is by using Valverdi Indoor-Out tiles, to seamlessly match your indoor tiles with your outdoor tiles.

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The London Tile Co.

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Whichever room in your home you are buying tiles for, it’s important to measure properly so you get the right amount of tiles. When taking measurements be sure to use centimetres as most tile measurements are given in millimetres, centimetres or metres – so it makes it easier to keep it consistent.

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 31, 2017

Cement tiles are a popular choice for kitchen backsplashes for their many unique styles and ability to protect the walls from splashes and spills. Liven up your space with colorful patterns and mosaic designs, and add durability and efficiency to your kitchen with cement backsplash tiles. Wet tile saw. Tile spacers (1/16”).

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Granada Tile

JUNE 22, 2019

From the stunning Bordeaux to the Moroccan-inspired Arabesque , Granada Tile’s handmade cement tiles are sweeping the world as a unique way to improve the look and feel of any space. Contrary to common ceramic tiles, handmade cement tiles offer the ability to customize any aspect of the design to suit your style.

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Granada Tile

JULY 15, 2020

Unlike vinyl or ceramic tiles, cement tiles present a timeless, sturdy, and low-maintenance solution to your project. Learn about the Granada Tile difference, why our cement tiles are perfect for your home, and how they can stand out in any location. Cement vs. Vinyl and Ceramic: How They’re Handcrafted.

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Garden State Tile Blog

MARCH 20, 2020

Hard surfaces such as ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, and glass tile are some of the most durable and easy to maintain options for floors, walls, and backsplashes. Below is our simple guide for how to clean your tile and grout, including product recommendations and DIY solutions! Just spray directly on the surface!

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Be sure to build a sales presentation for everything you offer, be it carpet, tile, LVT, laminate, hardwood, showers, back splash or total kitchen remodel. The post How to elevate your retail sales game appeared first on Floor Covering News. The ‘whiteboard’ strategy Tips are best remembered if you write them down.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

JANUARY 17, 2023

A question that frequently comes up is how to become a tile installer. It can come from someone looking to change fields or someone who wants to become a Certified Tile Installer and isn't sure what the steps are.

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Granada Tile

JULY 29, 2020

If you’re looking for the best option for flooring in your home remodeling or new home design project, it’s hard to beat cement tiles. Learn how our Andalucia Collection of cement tiles will help your kitchen, bathroom, entryway, or other area stand out and be the talk of all your visitors.

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How to Floor Tile

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Probably one of the most popular posts on this blog and viewed many thousands of time is how to cut glass tile. Know that any glass tile can be cut with a wet saw. If you have large solid glass tile just run the material through the saw slowly. Small glass tile is easy just follow the information.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Handmade encaustic tiles are becoming more and more popular in interior design projects, but many people are still wondering if they’re worth the extra money. In this article, we’ll go over why these handmade tiles stand out from their machine-made counterparts and how you can use them to make your home truly unique.

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Why Tile

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Picking out a tile color, pattern, shape, and layout is a fun part of designing your tile application, but all too often we forget about an equally important design element: grout color.

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The London Tile Co.

JANUARY 11, 2022

Unleash your inner interior designer with the Design range of patterned wall and floor tiles. Patterned tiles are nothing new, in fact, they were at their most popular during the Victorian period, when encaustic tiles began being mass-produced. Why choose patterned tiles? How to choose patterned tiles?

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The London Tile Co.

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Lipping, or lippage, is the term used to describe the difference in height of the installed tiles. This can be particularly unsightly if measures are not taken to avoid it, and can even cause damage to the tiles or become a tripping hazard. How does lipping occur? At The London Tile Co. B111 it is +0.5%/-0.3%

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

JANUARY 18, 2022

If you have no experience in tiling and haven't been involved in a trade school program, how do you become a tile installation professional? Great question, and here are options for you to consider.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 23, 2024

Luckily, adhesive manufacturers know just how to position their products to the benefit of the retail sales associate. Here are their top five tips on how to successfully sell adhesives: Focus on performance “The most important thing about an adhesive is the thought of it as part of a system for a successful product installation.

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Tile Excellence

MARCH 11, 2015

How to Install a Kitchen Tile Backsplash : Rooms : Home & Garden Television - [link]. backsplash diy diy tile glass tile How to how to install kitchen Backsplash kitchen tile mosaic designs tile installation'

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Tile of Spain USA

MAY 8, 2020

Safe, sustainable and versatile in design, ceramic tiles are the perfect material to adorn any room of the home. Before you begin your next project, here are some style tips for how to create a timeless look in your home with Spanish tile.… … Continue Reading.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

AUGUST 3, 2021

What goes into evaluating a finished tile installation? Because of finished tile expectations, naturally-occurring variations and other unexpected situations that fall within industry standards. At times, this can be the most frustrating part of the project - for both the installer and the homeowner or project owner.

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Granada Tile

MAY 31, 2021

Create an indoor paradise in your home with the Olvera Collection from Granada Tile by reading ahead. We have categories from Get Inspired , Choosing Cement Tile , Get the Look that can help spark your next project. Choose Olvera Tiles for Color and Variety. Ask a Specialist: Granada Tile.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Choosing the right size tile goes much farther beyond what will fit in a space. There may be standard sizes for certain applications and tile sizes that are commonly used in different places. In this post we explore the different aspects of tile size, how they influence the appearance of a space, and how to choose the right size.

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The London Tile Co.

AUGUST 25, 2016

We’ve put together some tips to help you just the right floor tiles for your kitchen. Darker coloured tiles can look striking and modern, and can work well even in small kitchens when used with clever lighting. Don’t be afraid to use a coloured floor tile, particularly if your overall colour scheme is quite simple.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Flooded tile installations have been top-of-mind lately given two extreme hurricanes within two weeks. In anticipation of questions, we're pooling together advice about how commonly dry area tile installations act as a submerged swimming pool-like installation for a period of time.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

DECEMBER 8, 2020

If you're asking how to trowel mortar when installing tile , realize that you are asking a fundamentally critical question. More likely than not, the tile will break - as you see in the image below. Not a good situation for the customer and a terrible one for everyone involved in installing tile correctly.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2024

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has improved two core tile installation training programs : Understanding and Installing Ceramic Tile and Comprehensive Shower Class. It’s critical for anyone installing ceramic tile to understand why certain actions or techniques are performed and how to execute them.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

If you're considering how to install natural stone floor tile, be aware that there's a significant difference between natural stone and ceramic tile especially when it's over wood framing. This is completely untrue and will many times lead to a very costly replacement. Let's explore in more detail.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 20, 2016

Now that you’ve decided on your pattern, how do you install a tile floor to ensure it will be beautiful for years to come? A recent article in SF Gate that can also be found on Houzz, walks you through all the questions from how to pick your cement tile installer to how long the job will take.

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Onfloor Technology

MAY 1, 2024

Mastic is a versatile adhesive that is known for its robust bonding properties and is commonly used to affix tiles, carpet flooring, wall coverings, and concrete surfaces. However, over time, mastic can deteriorate, leaving behind a stubborn residue that not only mars the aesthetics of your concrete but can also impede new installations.

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