Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 11, 2017

We hope this industrial-looking water-jet mosaic gets you thinking of installing it in your own home. AC’s Gears Collection , offered as a marble or porcelain water-jet mosaic, has several features that will turn your tile project into a unique one: interlocking 12×12 sheet. About Our Gears Collection. mesh-mounted backing.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 14, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), which provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry, will focus on finished tile work education sessions and Certified Tile Installer (CTI) evaluator training at the 2020 International Surfaces Event (TISE) in Las Vegas.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Proving that expert craftsmanship is in the details, Jeremy Bickett explains that they took the time to vein match the tile, a polished porcelain, even though they only had five different tiles to choose from. “We We take pride in meeting or exceeding all industry standards,” Jeremy, a CTI, explains.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 11, 2023

The good news is the flooring industry is awash with suppliers boasting the latest “add-ons.” Some recent introductions: Ardex/TLT 700 Ardex TLT 700 is a one-component, mildew resistant, multi-purpose, hybrid adhesive and neutral curing sealant that hardens in reaction with moisture.

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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. Diliberto Riquelme also manages the color development for the matching sealants, Keracaulk S, Keracaulk U and Mapesil T Plus.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Markus Dworowy of Rudi’s Tile & Design Construction , is a second generation German Master Tile Setter and Craftsman. He started in the industry when he was just ten, learning the trade from his father back in Germany. How, exactly, did he get all those pennies lined up?

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

—During Coverings 2023, taking place in here April 18-21, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will demonstrate tile installation techniques and GPTP Advanced Installer Certification (ACT) from start to finish in booth #4243. Come try troweling out for a transparent tile to see what coverage you are getting. to 3:30 p.m.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL ) announced today that it has acquired ProSpec ® Construction Products, which is a provider of tile and stone installation products. Fuller’s growth strategy by strengthening the company’s customer profile in the southeastern and western regions of the United States , where tile consumption is largest.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Love Downtown YMCA in Wichita, KS, contains more than 50,000 square feet of mosaic and large format tile. Its installers turned to TEC® products to aid with fast-paced tile installation in a variety of challenging environments. The tile had to be installed and set quickly to allow other trade workers access to them.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 12, 2014

the company that introduced the industry to ECB® and crack isolation membrane technology, has unveiled a brand new website at the same domain www.NACproducts.com. NAC also offers companion products such as primer, sealant, tape and ready-to-install kits. Akron,OH–April24,2014–National Applied Construction(NAC)Products, Inc.,

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2022

That’s why ShagTools partners with influencers such as the Tile Money podcast and our suppliers to provide customers with information and tips that allow them to better use their tools and run their businesses. Getting supplies online is part of that since they can be quickly ordered and delivered in just a few days for upcoming projects.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 14, 2016

The floor and frame must be built to industry standards. Contrary to popular belief, ceramic tile and grout, by themselves are not waterproof. To prevent water damage, you must install a waterproof membrane just below the tile bonding mortar as close to the tile as possible. First, make sure that the foundation is solid.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

We’ve had great traffic at the show,” said Micah Hand, director of market- ing and product management, Florida Tile. “I During the show, Eric Astrachan, executive director, Tile Council of North America (TCNA), gave a full report on the U.S. ceramic tile market. ceramic tile consumption in 2021 was 3.11 There was 2.23

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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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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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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. “In resilient products, wood looks are refined with fewer knotholes and less dramatic graining; popular tile looks feature designs that mimic high-end materials. It’s an exciting time to be in the flooring industry.”.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

OCTOBER 22, 2019

For the best DIY results, every six months or so you should use a product that maintains the stone’s sealant. This sealant helps protect the stone’s surface from scratching, etching, and staining. At Fabric & Tile Masters, our name says it all—we have the skills and experience and are true masters in this craft.

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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 realization of this goal came on March 27, 2014 at Moscone Marble and Tile. This selection will in turn lead to optimum outcomes and customer satisfaction.

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How to Floor Tile

AUGUST 7, 2018

I built this shower recently and all the tile looks like marble but it really is Porcelain and manufacturers copy natural stone for a reason. In fact, the sealing products used in the stone industry are ‘impregnators” which do not actually seal the stone, but more correctly act as a repellent rather than a sealer.

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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. “Idea House Build: Farmhouse in Fairfield County”. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete,

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Choose from a number of colors and combinations to create looks with matching profiles, grouts, sealants and more. Combined with our industry leading tile and stone installation systems, customers can now select and build from a single source supplier—from the substrate up—while leveraging the industry’s most comprehensive warranty.”

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Ceramic Tile: Ceramic tile is a classic flooring material. Patio tile flooring should not be glazed, as the smooth finish on glazed tile could become slippery in rain or snow. Tile is especially popular in warmer climates, as it remains cool to the touch even in extreme heat. Engineered Tile. square foot.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

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. Grout and mortar’s value lies in its strength, durability and stability that it pro- vides to your tile floor.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

for low VOC emissions in various categories including architectural coatings, sealants and adhesives. By selecting MAPEI’s certified products, customers can be assured that the products have been thoroughly vetted by an ISO-accredited, third-party certification body and tested by an industry-independent laboratory.

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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 works on a molecular level by creating a surface that is inhospitable to mold and mildew.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

He designed the machines that are being used throughout the industry. We can make tiles up to 24 x 48.”. But Chen thought the industry needed a better product; he felt the chemical technology of WPC wasn’t as stable as what the industry needed. George built and designed this product,” Quinlan said. “He

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