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Installing to Meet Moisture and Chemical Resistance Requirements

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

It also includes administrative offices and community meeting rooms for local activities. “TEC® Fast Set Ultimate Large Tile Mortar allowed us to quickly complete installations in critical areas like the corridor, which we had to rapidly turn over to other trades to meet the owner’s aggressive timeline,” says Fox.

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Honoring the Craft with Quality Installations: Stoneman Construction

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

We take pride in meeting or exceeding all industry standards,” Jeremy, a CTI, explains. ARDEX CA 20 P™ Multi-Purpose Construction Adhesive and Sealant. ARDEX SX™ 100% Silicone Sealant for Tile and Stone Applications. “We ARDEX X 77™ MICROTEC® Fiber Reinforced Tile and Stone Mortar​​​​​​.

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Sika to bring tile install solutions to Coverings 2023

Floor Covering News

The nation’s best contractors and distributors are encouraged to visit booth #3638 April 18 to 21 to meet Sika representatives and explore the bottom-to-top systems designed for the growing GPTP/S market. Installing gauged porcelain panels and applying grout demand skill and the right materials,” said Tom Carroll, Sika senior product manager.

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Laticrete kicks off Spectralock 1 ‘Pick 1’ Sweepstakes

Floor Covering News

The Spectralock 1 “Pick 1” Sweepstakes also allows us to give the grand prize of the winner’s choice, which makes it all the more special,” said Ryan Blair, Laticrete senior product manager – grouts & sealants. 2020, Spectralock 1 is the only pre-mixed grout in the market that meets and/or exceeds the ANSI A118.3

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Perspective: Reducing Callbacks and Preventing Failures

CUSTOM Insights Blog

These need to be kept clear and filled with a flexible 100% silicone sealant. to drive four hours and meet me on a jobsite at 8:00. Help all of the tile installers you meet to do the best job they can. We all want to prevent cracks in tile or water leaks, right? Those guys are amazing! One of them left his home at 4:00 a.m.

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Prevent Cracks in Tiled Surfaces Through Subfloor Preparation

CUSTOM Insights Blog

. * Protect corners, expansion joints, changes in plane and other areas in tile installations susceptible to cracking by applying Commercial 100% Silicone Sealant. Remember, these subloor underlayments are designed to preserve the integrity of the tile surface and can’t stops cracks from happening in the subfloor below.

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Favorite Spring Cleaning Tips (Plus Inspiration!)

Stagetecture

New sealant on the exterior of the window was a quick and easy fix.). For hardwoods and stone tile give them a good sweeping, and mopping– paying extra attention to cleaning the edges where the wall meets the floor. Also, decide whether you need to wash, dry-clean, or vacuum the curtains. Surface Cleaning.