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ANSI Standards

The Tile Council of North America Blog

Below, "open PINS" indicates that TCNA has notified ANSI of the intent to revise or create a standard, using the Project Initiation Notification System (PINS) form. For details regarding the status of any standard listed below, contact the ASC A108 Committee Secretary, Katelyn Simpson ( ksimpson@tcnatile.com ). Installation Standards.

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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

Floor Covering News

The Portland cement-based, polymer-modified grout is both freeze/thaw resistant and water repellent, and is open to traffic in just 90 minutes. Whether it’s a floor or wall application, ArdexFL is suitable for interior and exterior installations of porcelain, glass, quarry, ceramic, mosaic and a selection of natural stone tiles.

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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. White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. Yellowing may still happen in a shower area where mud work or wet bed has been done using Gray Portland cement.

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New from Tile of Spain, Florida Tile and Ann Sacks

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Scribe is a new mosaic program unlike any other at ANN SACKS, featuring carved-in-relief tiles that offer 20 patterns and 53 stones from which to choose – or can be custom designed to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. Trim is available in 3×12 bullnose and decorative mosaics come in an M12, in all colors. www.floridatile.com.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Designs That Impress!

Tile Talk

Handmade cement tiles start as a mixture of natural materials including crushed limestone, Portland cement, aggregate (small stones), sand, and water. design standards. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Up to 25 artisans handle each tile during the manufacturing process. backsplash designs.

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Avente Tile Talk: Aguayo Cement Tile Factory Tour

Tile Talk

The color layer is made from a mixture of the following: White Portland cement. design standards. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. The calcium carbonate in these bins will first be weighed, and then mixed to form the color layer of cement tile. Marble dust. Silica sand. Calcium carbonate.

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