Floor Covering News

JULY 7, 2021

The Coverings Rock Star award is an Emerging Leaders Program that honors the best young talent in the tile and stone industry. According to the company, if a product involves color at Mapei, it also involves Diliberto Riquelme. According to Coverings organizers, the honorees will also receive a gift card and an onsite luncheon.

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The London Tile Co.

APRIL 15, 2021

The ever-popular Kerakoll Fugabella grout range has fifty great colours to choose from, with matching silicone sealants too ! The London Tile Company is part of The Hampshire Tile Warehouse Group, giving us access to over 60 years in the tiling and tile supply industry.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

OCTOBER 10, 2017

We take pride in meeting or exceeding all industry standards,” Jeremy, a CTI, explains. Stoneman used ARDEX products throughout this install, including: ARDEX X 5™ Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar, ARDEX 8+9™ Rapid Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Compound. ARDEX CA 20 P™ Multi-Purpose Construction Adhesive and Sealant.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 15, 2017

Let’s take a look at one of Architectural Ceramic’s own in-stock products: Gears. We hope this industrial-looking water-jet mosaic gets you thinking of installing it in your own home. Seal the marble once a year, with a water-based sealant to protect against stains. Coordinating Products.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 13, 2023

Sika, a global pioneer of specialty industrial chemicals, will showcase SikaTile gauged porcelain tile panel and slab (GPTP/S) systems and grout solutions at Coverings 2023 , to be held here at the Orange County Convention Center. Here, visitors will learn how various SikaTile grout products perform in different tiling scenarios.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 11, 2017

Let’s take a look at one of Architectural Ceramic’s own in-stock products: Gears. We hope this industrial-looking water-jet mosaic gets you thinking of installing it in your own home. Seal the marble once a year, with a water-based sealant to protect against stains. Coordinating Products.

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Realstone

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Sealing: If required or desired, do apply a sealant to protect and enhance the finish. Commercial Slate Panel Applications Office Buildings Retail Spaces Industrial Facilities Versatile Slate Panel Uses The versatility of carbon slate panels extends beyond typical residential and commercial applications.

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Realstone

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Sealing: If required or desired, do apply a sealant to protect and enhance the finish. Commercial Slate Panel Applications Office Buildings Retail Spaces Industrial Facilities Versatile Slate Panel Uses The versatility of carbon slate panels extends beyond typical residential and commercial applications.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Its installers turned to TEC® products to aid with fast-paced tile installation in a variety of challenging environments. For the job, installer Fox Ceramic Tile used specific products to address each space’s unique demands, including time constraints and exposure to heat and harsh chemicals. Industry Insights Innovations'

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2022

ShagTools, a division of Crown Products, is a Midwest distributor of flooring tools and accessories with 19 locations. Another product that is extremely popular is the ProKnee line of knee pads. Lastly, we see a great deal of demand for consumables like sealants, caulks and grouts due to an increased demand for high-quality tile work.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

He started in the industry when he was just ten, learning the trade from his father back in Germany. When Markus came to the United States, he brought decades of experience, and his love of ARDEX products, with him. Dworowy used ARDEX products throughout this small, elegantly-executed bathroom in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meridian is the fastest-growing adhesives company in the industry, with 26 global locations and 15 manufacturing facilities,” said Dan Pelton, CEO of Meridian. “Our Las Vegas Center of Excellence has over 91,000 square feet to manufacture and distribute multiple products across the West Coast, Southwest and Mountain States.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 23, 2024

Mapei , a leading global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for the construction industry, will unveil the No. Marco Andretti Deerfield Beach, Fla.— 98 Mapei/CURB Honda as part of the Andretti INDYCAR program.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Bostik, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of adhesives and sealants, inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art R&D facility – the Bostik Smart Technology Center – in Venette, located near Paris, on October 3 rd. Bostik is a leading global adhesive specialist in industrial manufacturing, construction and consumer markets.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2016

These need to be kept clear and filled with a flexible 100% silicone sealant. With the lack of skilled tilesetters, the industry is seeing more failures than ever caused by lack of training. A high-performance product was used to install a backerboard or mat, while a heavy tile was set with an economy product.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. We’ve had great traffic at the show,” said Micah Hand, director of market- ing and product management, Florida Tile. “I

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Fabric and Tile Masters

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Etching is a common issue that comes up with marble because of the many different household products that are acidic. Because these products are common to most every household, and will spend a good deal of time on, or around, a home’s countertops, the likelihood is high for etching to occur at some point.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

It would be an understatement to say the industry—and most of the world—is glad to see 2020 go. Dealers across the country can expect the new year’s product introductions to run the gamut from innovative waterproof flooring to next steps in stain-resistant carpet to anti-microbial resilient planks and everything in between.

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How to Floor Tile

AUGUST 7, 2018

Cleaning Products: Many suppliers offer products used for stone cleaning. Products containing lemon, vinegar or other acids may dull or etch calcareous stones. Stain Removal Steps Surface stains can often be removed by cleaning with an appropriate cleaning product or household chemical. What color is it?

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StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

The goal of this group would be to provide training for the Natural Stone Industry and create awareness to the Architectural and Design Communities. The MIA Toronto Chapter launched its 2014 programming with its presentation “Installation in the Natural Stone Industry” and an accompanying evening CEU Program.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Laticrete, a leading manufacturer construction solutions for the building industry, has contributed multiple products to the digital television series “Idea House Build,” a show by “This Old House” that inspires homeowners with new ideas and innovative products. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete,

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 25, 2022

This high-design, high-performance offering from the company that brought you innovative products such as Sono and Sono Eclipse boasts realistic wood looks but on a laminate flooring platform. “We We are further innovating RevWood Plus with our brand- new WetProtect technology,” said David Moore, senior product director, wood and laminate.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2024

“When we announced this product at the Coverings trade show last April , our goal was clear—give our customers a new, premium solution to help them take their design to the edge,” said Ben Lampi, product manager at Laticrete. No one can match our ability to provide custom solutions,” Lampi added.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 22, 2022

It might be counterintuitive to think a product like laminate flooring—which is essentially built on a high-density fiberboard core derived from wood by-products—could be resistant to water incursion. Following is a sampling of laminate flooring products available today that tout waterproof and/or water-resistant technologies.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Without these seemingly sundry products the installation would be incomplete and the flooring would likely fail. 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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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Consider adding a sealant to protect the tile from wear and the grout from cracking. Also, consider adding a sealant to protect your work. Reviews are certainly important when choosing an installer, but don’t let a poor installation experience deter you from a product that is actually of excellent quality. Lumber Liquidators.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

—MAPEI said the SCS Global Services has issued its Indoor Advantage Gold certification for indoor air quality for over 255 of MAPEI’s products (in the U.S.) for low VOC emissions in various categories including architectural coatings, sealants and adhesives. It also conforms with CDPH Standard Method v1.2-2017

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2022

By Reginald Tucker—After several years of losing market share to wood-look products, wood flooring is regaining momentum. Dogwood from Bruce Hardwood Floors was recently named one of the ‘30 Most Innovative Products for 2022,’ presented by Dotdash Meredith’s Beautiful Kitchens & Baths. For 2022, the group expects the U.S.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Select CUSTOM products contain Microban technology, which consists of antimicrobial chemistry that inhibits the growth of stain causing mold and mildew on cured sealant and dried grout, adding an extra layer of protection. Microban is an established brand that has produced similar positive results in a variety of products.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

By November, product was rolling off the lines for testing. Our product is harder—a 1.9-per-cubic-meter It’s also a closed cell material, so water can’t enter the product and it mills better. George built and designed this product,” Quinlan said. “He He designed the machines that are being used throughout the industry.

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