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Statements Tile and Stone Announces the Retirement of Steve Calkins Founder of Statements Tile Retires After More than Four Decades in the Industry

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Statements Tile and Stone announces the retirement of Steve Calkins, its founder, original president and CEO. From 1972 to 1995, Calkins led Uniq Distributing, a family-owned distribution company with locations in Seattle, Spokane, Portland and Honolulu.

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Coverings names Installation & Design Award winners

Floor Covering News

The CID Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the design and installation of tile and stone in both residential and commercial projects. “We However, there were 18 projects that superbly demonstrated the versatility of tile and stone. A panel of editors and industry leaders evaluated the project submissions. Chicago, Ill.

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Honoring the Craft with Quality Installations: Stoneman Construction

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

This standard tub and shower installation in Portland, Oregon was completed by Stoneman Construction. We take pride in meeting or exceeding all industry standards,” Jeremy, a CTI, explains. ARDEX X 77™ MICROTEC® Fiber Reinforced Tile and Stone Mortar​​​​​​. ARDEX SX™ 100% Silicone Sealant for Tile and Stone Applications. “We

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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

Floor Covering News

The Portland cement-based, polymer-modified grout is both freeze/thaw resistant and water repellent, and is open to traffic in just 90 minutes. Whether it’s a floor or wall application, ArdexFL is suitable for interior and exterior installations of porcelain, glass, quarry, ceramic, mosaic and a selection of natural stone tiles.

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Top 10 Uses for Cement Tiles in Restaurants

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

At Rustico Tile and Stone , our tiles are made from mineral pigmented Portland cement, are completely customizable, and are perfect for restaurant floors, walls, bars, bathrooms, backsplashes, and even outdoors. Want to learn more?

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Adhesives: End users recommend their go-to glues

Floor Covering News

Enter Bostik Big Tile & Stone: A polymer-modified, large and heavy tile mortar that can be used for both interior and exterior installations. I’ve been in the flooring and installation industry for over 20 years and Bostik products have always been our go-to,” said Josh Fox of MDG Flooring America in Medina, Ohio.

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Queries & Quandaries: Wire Anchors for Interior Stone Cladding

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Q: I’ve been asked to review a shop drawing submission for interior stone cladding. I don’t like the idea of stacking the weight of the stone to the lower courses, I don’t like the difficulty encountered should a piece need to be replaced, and I’ve always struggled with understanding how they work.

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