CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be matched to the exact needs of each project. The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

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. Being naturally resistant to mold and mildew makes it ideal for use in areas prone to water incursion. Custom Building Products.

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Realstone

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Material Quality : Stress the importance of using high-quality white natural stone for durability and visual appeal. DIY Potential : Point out the feasibility of white stone fireplace projects for DIY enthusiasts. Emphasizing Material Quality The quality of the white natural stone used in fireplaces is paramount.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you write the 09 30 00 tile spec for a warranted installation of tile products? We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be specified to fit the exact needs of each project. The CUSTOM website offers resources that make specifying the right tile installation system fast and easy.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. Attendees will learn the steps involved in the design-build process for outdoor spaces and how to successfully deliver the final product to the client.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2022

We teach them the standards, then we test them.”. If you run into an installation issue or have a question about a product, you have the name of the person to contact at the manufacturer to help you and ultimately your customers.”. The program can be completed online or in-person at one of FCICA’s CIM training events.

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Cement Style

MAY 14, 2019

The cement tile collection is also available in any of Villa Lagoon Tile’s 85 standard colors. Designers and consumers can go to the easy-to-use cement tile design tool to create a customized color combination. Similar to natural stone, each cement tile is unique with slight color variations, the sign of an artisan-made product.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The time and labor to create the product and the travel expense to get it from point A to B was out of reach, except for the wealthy and the church. Eventually, in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, tile production became more efficient, resulting in a more affordable manufacturing process. So, what is encaustic tile exactly?

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Realstone

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Yes, with the right tools and instructions, DIY installation is achievable. Can I install the stone myself? While it is possible for a DIY enthusiast to install stacked stone themselves, it is generally recommended to hire a professional. Regular cleaning with a mild detergent and water is generally sufficient.

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Realstone

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Yes, with the right tools and instructions, DIY installation is achievable. Can I install the stone myself? While it is possible for a DIY enthusiast to install stacked stone themselves, it is generally recommended to hire a professional. Regular cleaning with a mild detergent and water is generally sufficient.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 23, 2016

Over the course of a three-week workshop, SAIC students studying Architecture, Interior Architecture and Fine Arts, will learn about the process of selecting tile materials, creating construction and installation drawings, and fabricating and installing the product to look and perform optimally. Blog: coverings.com/blog. About Coverings.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

CTaSC also is the co-publisher of the Catalina Stone Report that is updated every other year and is a contributor to the Catalina Ceramic Tile report. CTaSC also develops business and marketing plans for foreign and domestic companies trying to develop products or businesses for the ceramic tile or stone industries.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 4, 2016

Over the course of a three-week workshop, SAIC students studying Architecture, Interior Architecture and Fine Arts, will learn about the process of selecting tile materials, creating construction and installation drawings, and fabricating and installing the product to look and perform optimally. Blog: coverings.com/blog. About Coverings.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 27, 2021

T oday, consumers want to know where a brand’s products are coming from and how they’re produced; they’re interested in sustainable business practices. Armstrong Flooring is boldly walking into the future with a revitalized brand, an optimized collection of flooring products and adaptive solutions for its customers.

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StoneDimensions

JANUARY 19, 2015

When discussing what it takes to be successful in the stone industry, I could have closed my eyes and I would not have been able to differentiate between the Spanish producer or the U.S. 11) Women in Stone Initiative (WIS) : the WIS steering committee will build on the success of the two face-to-face programs held in 2014. Version 8.0

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

The industry’s major manufacturers as well as the latest emerging companies will showcase thousands of new products and services in categories including furniture, fabrics, flooring, interior building products, interior finishes and technology. AHF Contract: Expressive Ideas. Ava by Novalis: 2TRZO. Today, everyone is a curator.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

T oday’s flooring retailer is awash with options when it comes to waterproof flooring—a bona fide flooring category as retailers continue to tout the product as a major draw for flooring buyers in 2023. However, not all products are created equal and only those complete with next-level innovations will find homes at specialty retail stores.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Tile should benefit from growth in all these areas, but Baker cautions that it is often viewed as an upper-end product. They’re looking at [kitchen and bath remodeling] on a product-by-product basis, not a gut remodel basis.”. Problems can not only cost money, but productive time and reputations, he adds.

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