Architectural Ceramics

MAY 29, 2019

Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite. Natural variation for a unique look Requires regular maintenance including sealing every 6-12 months.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Although it's recommended for natural stone tile, it's not always necessary or required to get adequate mortar coverage on ceramic and porcelain tile. According to the NTCA Reference Manual : Back butter is defined as, “ the spreading of a bond coat to the backs of ceramic tile just before the tile is placed. ”.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

If this blog is about porcelain, then why does the collection’s name say stone? Because porcelains like our Ancient Stone Collection , are made to look like natural stone. AC’s Ancient Stone Collection in the color Black, used in a commercial setting. It allows for an almost seamless look.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 11, 2019

The Natural Stone Show 2019 will run at ExCel London from 30th April to 2nd May. This year’s Natural Stone Show will be joined at ExCeL, London, by a new sister show: Hard Surfaces. Hard Surfaces 2019 will run alongside The Natural Stone Show 2019. In Wonderful Worktops & Fabulous Façades (11.00

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 21, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) awarded Barbara Cohen its Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement, Katie Jensen with the 2021 Women in Stone Pioneer Award and Brie Pfannenbecker with the 2020 Person of the Year Award. She was instrumental in her company donating stone to multiple Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E

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Realstone

MARCH 6, 2024

Welcome to our exploration of faux stone (sometimes referred to as “ artificial stone ”) a remarkable material that’s revolutionizing the world of home and commercial design. Eco-Friendly Option: Some faux stone products are made from recycled materials, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to natural stone.

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Understanding Faux Stone Definition and Components Faux stone, often referred to as manufactured stone veneer is part of a category of stones called Masonry Veneer. Faux stone, as the name suggests, is a manufactured alternative to natural stone.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 8, 2019

We stock a wide range of external tiles, which are often referred to as porcelain paving slabs, so we thought we would run through the pros and cons of this new-ish paving material. Because porcelain is a very hard material it can be harder to cut than natural stone, sometimes requiring specialist blades or machinery.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2019

The Hard Surfaces & Natural Stone Show is fast approaching. Barriers between natural stone and ceramics in the tile sector have long since broken down. Two new collections from Ceramiche Keope – Chorus, previously covered here , and Eclectic – both express natural stone in their own ways.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, North America’s preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry, has named the winners of its 2024 Best Booth Awards. The Best Green Booth award was bestowed to MILEstone made in Florim USA (Hall C, Booth 6965) for its overarching focus on sustainability and innovative designs.

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Realstone

JUNE 23, 2023

Its versatility and natural aesthetic appeal make it a popular choice in both interior and exterior design. Stone offers many design choices. The Concept of Stacked Stone Stacked stone refers to a type of decoration where stones are literally stacked one on top of another. Troy MI 48083.

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Realstone

JUNE 30, 2023

From emulating the raw allure of natural stone to the warmth of wood, the Porcelain Tile for Fireplace provides homeowners with a spectrum of design choices. Crafting Your Stone Fireplace and Porcelain Hearth Embarking on the journey of designing your stone fireplace and porcelain hearth entails several crucial steps.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 31, 2018

From wild natural texture accent walls to full indoor gardens, these ideas will make you rethink the division between the indoors and the outdoors. Wild natural stone One of the best ways to use natural textures in a home is to choose natural stone accent walls or other stone features.

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StoneDimensions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Stones of North America is a comprehensive iPad® app that gives design and construction professionals quick, easy access to detailed information about natural stones quarried in North America. The app features natural stones from more than 100 quarries in North America.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

The use of a Gray colored Thinset can result in discoloration of the stone or the appearance of oily stains on the face of the stone. It would be prudent to recommend the use of White Thinset for all natural stone installations, but that may not prevent yellowing from occurring completely.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 14, 2020

We started 2010 with an understated Turquoise from Pantone, combining the peace and calm from blue and the lively, uplifiting nature of yellow. This tone has seen a consistent increase in interest in the design world, and thanks to its prominence in nature and presence in natural stone, it has long been a source of inspiration.

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The London Tile Co.

AUGUST 25, 2016

The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home, so it’s crucial to get your decor just right. Natural stone like travertine or limestone looks stunning, but can be very expensive and requires regular sealing to keep it looking its best.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 17, 2018

is a high-tech economic powerhouse sometimes referred to as “Silicon Valley South.” Each 323-foot tower creates a vertical business campus offering impressive 360 degree views of coastal Orange County and showcasing large format tile and stone on every floor. Irvine, Calif. Visit our Spectrum Tower case study page for the full story.

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Tile Excellence

JUNE 24, 2017

I've been installing tile for 30+ years I Install marble, ceramic, mosaic, travertine marble, natural stone, anywhere tile can be installed, Shower benches built out of cement blocks NOT WOOD. I have tons of local references and can get to most jobs within a reasonable time. Waterline swimming pool tile is a specialty of mine.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Refinishing natural stone surfaces including marble and granite. This can cause the tiles (especially natural stone) to develop what is known as spalling. This is especially important when removing grout from a natural stone tile. And neither one of these can refinish natural stone surfaces.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

There are a variety of reasons these natural stone floors look bad: Quick and unskilled application of topical sealers to homes in a frustrated attempt to make a floor look good to sell. She lives in Ponte Vedra Beach Florida, a community where we have many references.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Ceramic and stone looks are also well represented in this guide. FloorFolio showcases Grotto, which emulates a natural stone visual with striking color variations and authentic veining in an 18 x 36 format. The post Rigid core products fuel 2020 Product Guide appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

CUSTOM has a complete listing of all TCNA-endorsed methods for installing ceramic and natural stone along with CAD drawings showing the recommended products for each detail. We also offer a comprehensive CSI formatted 3-part specification for general tile, floor preparation, moisture vapor control and swimming pool installations.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2019

What we refer to as “encaustic” was called “inlaid tile” during the medieval period. The most abundant floor tiles back then were inlaid tiles, also called encaustic tile. Encaustic Tile (aka Inlaid Tile). Encaustic tile and Inlaid tile – what’s the difference? Well, really nothing. So, what is encaustic tile exactly?

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Floor Covering News

MAY 15, 2023

Digital printing yields the most realistic representation of the product it seeks to emulate, whether that be hardwood or natural stone. Van der Stockt referred to it as a one-stop shop. “We What’s more, when you layer the embossed-in-register texturing on top of that, the result is almost an exact replica of the real thing.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

RedGard® Uncoupling Mat is a crack isolation, waterproofing and vapor management membrane compatible with polymer-modified thin set mortars in accordance with TCNA guidelines for the installation of tile, porcelain and natural stone installations over most substrates including oriented strand board (OSB), plywood and concrete.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

the project subtly references British tradition. The name of the project is inspired by the indoor use of alluvial stone and copper ceilings (commonly used for the exterior facades), adding originality to the design. Neil Cownie Architect completed the design of the Outside Inside House , a large family home in Australia.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 13, 2013

These same concerns apply to glass tile, natural stone, terrazzo and other hard-finish surfaces. Natural stone has been used extensively in malls, airports and other public areas. SCOF, but, in my opinion, they obviously intentionally made no reference to the tile being slip resistant. Refer to Section 6.2.2.1.10

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Granite4Less

AUGUST 5, 2014

Your contractor will also, need to know, that he has to refer to you about anything: changes in the layout, different designs, etc. The easy to clean is normally porcelain, and it is best not to use any porous natural stone. Using absorbent natural stone, makes it hard to clean and the natural stone dulls easily.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

CUSTOM has a complete listing of all TCNA-endorsed methods for installing ceramic and natural stone along with CAD drawings showing the recommended products for each detail. We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be specified to fit the exact needs of each project.

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 11, 2015

Sometimes referred to as a ‘shower room’, a wet room is a fully waterproofed, and usually tiled, bathroom with a walk in or level access shower. Ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles can all be used, but be aware that some of these tiles will require sealing and more regular maintenance than others.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

For further information, refer to CUSTOM’s Technical White Paper on utilizing uncoupling membranes for tile installations. Specialized underlayments such as Crack Buster Pro Crack Prevention Mat Underlayment and EasyMat Tile & Stone Underlayment may also be used to reduce crack transmission.

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Tile Excellence

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

I thought it to be the most natural soothing tile I EVER installed.The 2ft by 6 inch tiles on the shower wall looked just like wooden walls.The whole job screamed ! Chris Lawson! This job was really enjoyable to me and I hope you enjoyed me sharing it with you.I Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. Newer Post. Older Post.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

JANUARY 24, 2015

Tile Cleaning Jacksonville is a practice we have an extensive list of reference for. Tiles are travertine, a natural stone. Today, even brand new tiles will often need the service of a skilled company to clean them so they will match the tiles that were selected at the showroom. 20 a square foot advertised tile cleaner.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

JANUARY 24, 2015

Tile Cleaning Jacksonville is a practice we have an extensive list of reference for. Tiles are travertine, a natural stone. Today, even brand new tiles will often need the service of a skilled company to clean them so they will match the tiles that were selected at the showroom. 20 a square foot advertised tile cleaner.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Before I get too far into this, the sinks youre referring to are called apron-front sinks by the industry. Referring to a those kinds of sinks as an apron-fronts as opposed to a farm sinks sends the message that you did your homework. Most counter fabricators deal with natural stone, solid surface and quartz composites.

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StoneDimensions

JANUARY 19, 2015

As a global stone industry, it goes without saying that stone expectations can be more readily agreed upon when the same technical documents are used/referenced. Sourcing the best information in the industry will never be easier. 9) Online Training Academy : an online training academy or university will be introduced.

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