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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

Floor Covering News

It’s important for exterior installations to be protected from the [prospect] of efflorescence,” said Ian O’Connor, product manager, grout, care and tools, Custom Building Products. The Portland cement-based, polymer-modified grout is both freeze/thaw resistant and water repellent, and is open to traffic in just 90 minutes.

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Made In the USA: AC Tile Lines Made in America

Architectural Ceramics

The founder and creative visionary of this glass mosaic company, is Allison Eden herself. To say that Eden is bold and beautiful describes her mosaics and her reputation. ” Photo: Oval mosaic for Palm Beach client, image via Instagram @allisonedenstudios. Have we sparked your interest?

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Why is my White Marble Turning Yellow?

Architectural Ceramics

moldings and mosaics allow for many design options. Yellowing may still happen in a shower area where mud work or wet bed has been done using Gray Portland cement. We sell Miracle Poultice products that can help if you contact our sales team at sales@architecturalceramics.com. Calacatta Gold Master Bath.

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Adhesives: End users recommend their go-to glues

Floor Covering News

FCNews rounded up a few installers, contractors and craftsman/craftswomen to identify the adhesive products that help them seal the deal on the job site. Following is a sampling of some of those products: Bostik. Whether it’s ceramic, porcelain, granite or marble this product has it covered. Divergent Adhesives.

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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. Try a Mayan-inspired mosaic, a deeply vibrant color mix, or maybe a monochromatic tile scheme. Want to learn more?

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Introducing Cityline and Forward

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Portland 325 , a free interpretation of restored industrial plaster developed in cooperation with Cesena-based firm Studio Archdesign, and Dakota, a wood-effect tile imbued with charm and a pioneering spirit, are the projects that herald next season’s trends. Innovations Product Information' Flaviker-Pi.Sa www.flavikerpisa.it.

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April Showers Bring May Flowers

Architectural Ceramics

With tools for homeowners, architects, contractors and distributors (that’s us) alike, Laticrete is a great resource for tile installation products and learning. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout. Pratt & Larson’s fan mosaic; image via prattandlarson.com.