CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

On wall installations especially, large-format, traditional thickness porcelain or ceramic tile can be a bit labor intensive. One of the most impressive highlights of the presentation was when one of the attendees was handed a hammer and invited to strike a piece of standard thickness porcelain tile.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2022

Las Vegas—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) invites the tile industry to its booth (N3163) at Coverings 2022, taking place here, April 5-8, 2022 , for a demonstration of “GPTP By the Standard” and to witness the Mud Walls and Mud Floors Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) program tests. to noon and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. “On

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

The large format porcelain tiles in the color White, come from our Silk Stone Collection. Alright coach, let’s put in porcelain. That’s just what AC did, with a 12″x24″ large format porcelain tile from our Metallics Collection. Be it indoors or out, porcelain tiles are freeze and frost resistant.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 1, 2019

These digitally printed porcelain tiles come in standard size of 200x200mm but also much larger slabs of 1200x1600mm. The retro look is alive and well in Liquida from Ceramica Fioranese. Fifties patterns and colours presenting geometric shapes in a variety of sizes. Liquida Frame from Ceramica Fioranese.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 1, 2019

These digitally printed porcelain tiles come in standard size of 200x200mm but also much larger slabs of 1200x1600mm. The retro look is alive and well in Liquida from Ceramica Fioranese. Fifties patterns and colours presenting geometric shapes in a variety of sizes. Liquida Frame from Ceramica Fioranese.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 1, 2016

A lengthy discussion was held regarding proposed standards for Thin Tile or Panels in Draft Format for Gauged Porcelain Tile & Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs A137.3 & A108.19. There was discussion of the need to do a complete review of all the A108 standards as there is a lot of information that needs updating.

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 18, 2024

Designed to meet the needs of the global design community , Boost World transcends the concept of a collection. Rather, it is a product ecosystem consisting of porcelain floor and wall tiles united by a profound aesthetic harmony.

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Ceramics of Italy

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Coem considers values to be essential to its business practices, including the continuous optimization of corporate processes to deliver products that consistently meet customer needs while respecting the environment and the health and safety of its workforce.

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The London Tile Co.

DECEMBER 8, 2020

As these adhesives are generally not suitable for Porcelain tiles, the most common type of floor tile. E = Indicates Extended Working Time or pot life and can apply to both fast setting and standard setting adhesive. British Standards. C1 Cement Based Adhesives. C2 Cement Based Adhesives.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Recently, porcelain tile and terrazzo have taken significant share from hardwood and stone flooring thanks to their more diverse visual designs, higher damage resistance and ease of maintenance. Finding floors that meet global sustainability standards can be daunting.

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JG Kitchens

JUNE 17, 2014

Sleek fixtures from new DXV Series (Photo Courtesy: DXV by American Standard). Silicon Valley meets Starbucks with iPhone-connected coffee system (Photo Courtesy: TopBrewer). Ultra-thin 1/8″ inch porcelain tile (Photo Courtesy: Classic Tile and Mosaic).

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

OCTOBER 10, 2017

This standard tub and shower installation in Portland, Oregon was completed by Stoneman Construction. 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

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 22, 2021

It’s always a good idea to use porcelain tiles on a floor. These tiles are widely available in both ceramic and porcelain, in beautiful geometric patterns. Move aside standard tiles, 3D tiles are entering the show. Meet you at the Metro. Should bathroom wall and floor tiles match? Who said neutrals are boring?

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2020

said it recycled 7,951,271 pounds of fired porcelain in 2019, bringing the company’s cumulative recycling total to nearly 134 million pounds since the 2009 launch of the Tile Take-Back program and subsequent TOTO USA recycling partnership. 3,261,860 pounds of TOTO’s scrap porcelain. —Crossville Inc.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. This type of trim is available in ceramic, marble and porcelain. Here is a quick list of common tile trim types and where to use them.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 17, 2019

I am very diligent about putting every meeting on my calendar. Not just because of time management, but I love the collaboration that comes out of these meetings. R: I had to learn to plan and schedule my day. In addition, anytime I can buddy up staff for a group training, I prefer that.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 24, 2013

Dillow also noted that the company also was cited separately by the National Safety Council with its Occupational Excellence Achievement Award for an overall job-related incident rate of half the Department of Labor’s established minimum standards.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

“After over a year of social distancing and virtual meetings, we’re thrilled to be back in full force and hit the ground running with 10 engaging demonstrations. Spectralock 1 exceeds all the standards under the ANSI A118.3, NXT Level Plus and NXT Level Flow: Learn how the NXT product line can meet any self-leveling need.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

In the medical office space, facility managers are increasingly specifying resilient floors, reflecting the shift toward flooring solutions that prioritize cleanliness, durability and ease of maintenance to meet hygiene and safety standards. This criteria varies, however, depending on space usage.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 21, 2012

is launching “Laminam by Crossville,” a full line of lean profile, large format porcelain products. Under the agreement, Crossville is the sole source for Laminam’s innovative large unit porcelain panel products throughout the U.S. Crossville Inc. market,” states Crossville President John Smith.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Smart City meets the requirements of Living Product Challenge Petal Certification and is domestically manufactured at Mohawk’s “Living Site” facility in Glasgow, Va. The Smart City collection comes standard with Duracolor Tricor solution-dyed nylon fiber and EcoFlex NXT tile backing.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 9, 2013

Florida Tile has taken the look of early Americana and its own Made-In-The-USA initiative a few steps further with the release of Cliffside HDP High Definition Porcelain™ wall and floor tile, inspired by traditional Vermont slate.“As That is especially true in the design of our newest color body porcelain floor and wall tile line, Cliffside.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

While other products are racing to meet rising consumer demand for sustainable or environmentally friendly products, tile is already green—we just need to make sure that we communicate that effectively to millennials and Gen Zers.”. Florida Tile’s East Village HDP is a porcelain floor and wall tile that checks all the boxes.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

“Carpet tile offers ample solutions in Main Street/commercial applications and today’s portfolios are getting even broader to meet various needs and price points,” Shaw’s Quathamer said. Resilient, hardwood, porcelain tile and polished concrete are preferred for spaces requiring fashion and functionality. Corporate/office.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

The previous Orlando show after the pandemic had limited attendance—people were still concerned about [meeting in person],” Patricia Acosta, corporate communications manager at MILEstone, told Floor Covering News. The porcelain tile line offers a large-format deco stone look available in eight styles.

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ModCraft

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

ModCraft modern dimensional wall tile company enters the handmade field tile market with its latest collection of Modern Porcelain Field Tile. Shown below is ModCraft Modern Porcelain Field Tile 3” x 9” in Nice Day Glaze. ModCraft’s made to order Modern Porcelain Field Tile comes in 8 standard sizes including 3?

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ModCraft

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

ModCraft modern dimensional wall tile company enters the handmade field tile market with its latest collection of Modern Porcelain Field Tile. Shown below is ModCraft Modern Porcelain Field Tile 3” x 9” in Nice Day Glaze. ModCraft’s made to order Modern Porcelain Field Tile comes in 8 standard sizes including 3?

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ModCraft

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

ModCraft modern dimensional wall tile company enters the handmade field tile market with its latest collection of Modern Porcelain Field Tile. Shown below is ModCraft Modern Porcelain Field Tile 3” x 9” in Nice Day Glaze. Custom sizes can be created to meet individual needs. For samples and showroom information.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 22, 2019

The initial feel is that the bath is larger than it is since you don’t see, at first, where the walls meet the floor and countertops,” she explains. Vitromex Conde Porcelain Marble Collection. “Heated, large-format tale, plank, and ceramic/porcelain/stone tile are all popular flooring options,” H-Millard says.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

The assessment was conducted by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and compared the total life cycle impacts of different types of floor covering materials: porcelain tile, carpet, parquet, marble, resin and linoleum. It revealed the superior environmental performance of Italian porcelain floor tiles. More at [link].

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

NSF International, an independent global organization that writes public health standards and certifies products for food, water and consumer goods, now offers Green Squared Certification for sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles and installation materials. www.nsfsustainability.org.

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 16, 2018

Tiles should meet recognised ISO standards to ensure they have the correct qualities for their use, this includes testing for thermal shock. I’ve used porcelain, as it is a high-fired ceramic that makes for a tough tile to withstand changes of temperature and hard wear. Consider what the body of the tile is made of.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 13, 2013

When mixed with water, Kerabond T acts as a medium-bed mortar meeting the ANSI A118.1 standard and ISO 13007 Classification C1T. standard and ISO 13007 Classification C2ES2P2. The high-performance bond makes Kerabond T / Keralastic the best medium-bed mortar system for the most difficult tiles, substrates and conditions.

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Giotile

AUGUST 26, 2014

According to the new standard, ceramic tiles used in interior spaces that will be walked upon wet must have a minimum DCOF value of 0.42. will also meet or exceed the new DCOF AcuTest criteria, it’s very important to understand there is no direct relationship between the two methods. DCOF, it must be tested.

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Conestoga Tile

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The TCNA also works with legislators and manufacturers to ensure that tile produced and sold within the US meets a strong set of standards. News and Events ceramic tile installation Conestoga Tile natural stone tile porcelain tile Tile Council of North America' Interesting Things You Didn''t Know About Ceramic Tile.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

These patterns utilize a two dimensional plane with some polygon cells or shapes meeting at their edges, while others meet at the vertex points. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. These star polygons were not limited only to the painted figure.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

At Avente Tile, we know that continually finding unique cement tile products and offering them at a great value ensures not only our success, but they must also meet or exceed your design goals. Our goal is to offer products that meet your uncompromising standards. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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