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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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Honoring the Craft with Quality Installations: Stoneman Construction

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

This standard tub and shower installation in Portland, Oregon was completed by Stoneman Construction. Proving that expert craftsmanship is in the details, Jeremy Bickett explains that they took the time to vein match the tile, a polished porcelain, even though they only had five different tiles to choose from. “We

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New from Tile of Spain, Florida Tile and Ann Sacks

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), announces the launch of the Tile of Spain Quick Ship Collection, a select group of tile products that are available for immediate purchase in the U.S.

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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. green building products. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Product Plug. Dwell on Design 2014 – Top Products. backsplash designs.

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Avente Tile Talk: Aguayo Cement Tile Factory Tour

Tile Talk

The trip was a great opportunity to discuss new product lines, manufacturing process improvements, and the ways Avente and Aguayo can work together to improve upon the service we offer to you, our customer. The color layer is made from a mixture of the following: White Portland cement. design standards. green building products.

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Architects & Contractors Enlist CUSTOM Architectural Services Team to Recommend Best Systems

CUSTOM Insights Blog

We are in a paradigm shift with new finishes in tile, porcelain panels, glass, metals and natural stone, so specifications need to be very specific regarding installation methods and materials. This is especially true when selecting the appropriate setting mortars/surface prep products/grouting options.

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Dealers share A+ products from 2020

Floor Covering News

The flooring industry was not immune to these impacts as plant shutdowns and retail showroom pauses put a crimp on product introductions. In fact, new product offerings and line extensions were robust in 2020 in what turned out to be a better-than-expected year for most flooring retailers and distributors. Or so you might think.