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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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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CUSTOM Insights Blog

APRIL 28, 2015

For ceramic or porcelain tile greater than 15” (38 cm) on one or more sides and for all natural stone, the new industry standard calls for the use of a specialized mortar. This mortar qualifies for CUSTOM’s lifetime warranty when used with a qualifying system of eligible preparation and grouting products.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

While it’s impossible to completely avoid cracks in the event of significant structural movement, they can be controlled by applying products that mitigate the effects of movement and other stressful factors. For further information, refer to CUSTOM’s Technical White Paper on utilizing uncoupling membranes for tile installations.

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