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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

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Following is an overview of some of the latest grouts and sealants designed to address issues on the jobsite. 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. Custom Building Products.

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Honoring the Craft with Quality Installations: Stoneman Construction

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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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CTEF to demonstrate install techniques at Coverings 2023

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GPTP stands for Gauged Porcelain Tile and Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs and is one of the ACT areas of certification. Specific GPTP hands-on demonstrations include: How to get Coverage for Gauged Porcelain Tile: Have you ever wondered what the mortar under your GPT looks like? Wednesday, 12 p.m. Thursday, 12 p.m.

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Installation: Grouts, mortars ‘seal’ the deal

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Properly selected and installed, grout provides myriad functions that support a successful tile installation, noted Adam Abell, market manager, tile and stone installation systems, sealants and surface rep, Bostik. Adam Abell, market manager, tile & stone installation systems, sealants & surface rep, Bostik.

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Suppliers reveal next big things for 2021

Floor Covering News

The Triple Scratch Protection will be applied to most of Republic Floor products as a standard in the coming year. A splash-proof sealant on the top and sides of each plank is said to repel moisture the instant it strikes the surface, shielding floors from damage. HDPC waterproof vinyl tile.

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