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. Prism Ultimate Performance, a latex-polymer modified, calcium aluminate cement-based formula, aims to set a new standard in cement-based grout technology.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Reflecting Patcraft’s commitment to sustainable design, the Reverse collection uses a carefully curated selection of materials to raise the bar on material health standards. Mohawk Group’s design team used data sets from environmental studies of greenhouse gases to create biophilic patterns through a custom-built data visualization tool.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The updated course offers a comprehensive look at ceramic tile uses, including industry standards, installation methods, avoiding problems, sales training, and how to work effectively with clients. UofCTS is currently in the process of updating the UofCTS Tile Installer Thin-set Standards (ITS) Verification online course.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The CTEF aims to improve the tile industry through installer certification, education , training and participation in the development of nationally recognized standards and methods. EDT and includes more than 50 items of particular relevance to tile installation professionals. Flooring products.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs: Thin tile applications have become more widely used, appearing as cladding on buildings, walls, floors and installed as countertops or other surfacing. Pearl Abrasive (Booth 3072), Tuscan SeamClip TruSpace: This all-in-one tool, made in the U.S.A.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

event serving the floor covering industry, once again brought together buyers and sellers from around the world to see the latest floor covering products, tools, services and technologies. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Surfaces, the largest U.S. Crossville Inc.’s Posted by Arpi Nalbandian.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 19, 2013

Our hands have always been our best tools, but when things need to be made in massive amounts, then machinery can play an important role in helping to meet the demands of impeding deadlines. There are four textures in this combination: Travertine, Luna, Limestone and Standard (smooth). design standards. backsplash designs.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

The assessment was conducted by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and compared the total life cycle impacts of different types of floor covering materials: porcelain tile, carpet, parquet, marble, resin and linoleum. It revealed the superior environmental performance of Italian porcelain floor tiles. More at: [link].

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 13, 2013

standard and ISO 13007 Classification C1T. standard and ISO 13007 Classification C2ES2P2. When mixed with water, Kerabond T acts as a medium-bed mortar meeting the ANSI A118.1 The high-performance bond makes Kerabond T / Keralastic the best medium-bed mortar system for the most difficult tiles, substrates and conditions.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

The biggest challenge we see on jobsites today is a result of the move away from an 8" x 8" or 12" x 12" tile, to 12" x 24" being the standard and tiles up to 48" being common. It is also the tile contractor’s responsibility to backbutter large format or cupped porcelain even if it is not called out in the specifications.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

The biggest challenge we see on jobsites today is a result of the move away from an 8" x 8" or 12" x 12" tile, to 12" x 24" being the standard and tiles up to 48" being common. It is also the tile contractor’s responsibility to backbutter large format or cupped porcelain even if it is not called out in the specifications.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 27, 2013

StonePeak is proud to announce that every porcelain tile produced in our Crossville, TN manufacturing facility is Green Squared Certified! The standard that Green Squared is based on is ANSI A138.1, Stonepeak is Green Squared Certified. In bringing this beautiful, awe-inspiring tile range to North America, Miami-based Surfaces, Inc.,

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

I have been very dedicated to our industry in volunteering my time over the years to help make our industry better, which has rewarded me with a lot of knowledge, and status as an expert with industry standards. The Ceramic Tile course includes industry standards and sales techniques. What does the training consist of?

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Other than slight changes being made to the materials and tools over the years, the manufacturing process remains the same. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. bathroom tile. cement tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Working with Anthony Celio, we settled upon their prefabricated mats, both standard and custom for the entire space, all of which is now controlled by their SOLO thermostats. Homelux is a leading international brand of tile trims, tile accessories and tiling tools based in Ashbourne, United Kingdom.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

We self-promote via our website, and Facebook, which have been useful tools for people familiar with our business to further explore our products and concepts. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. Concept 3 by Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 2, 2013

It’s a business tool that brings attention to what a business offers, the company’s personality, its philosophy, and its interests. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. Basically, it humanizes entities and people alike. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 22, 2013

Some would replicate the design by simply transferring our design onto porcelain tile. It tool a week or two for the design and coloration, probably four weeks until we had a hard sample, and four to six weeks until they were delivered. Its a porcelain tile with the look of lightly weathered stone. design standards.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 21, 2018

If Tile Addict had to choose just one tile range from Coverings for retail greatness ZYZ’s Metropolitan would get the Tile Addict vote by a clear margin.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2012

It’s a much more personal introduction than a standard website. A blog features diary-type commentary and links to articles on other web sites, usually presented as a list of entries in reverse chronological order,” information from WordPress, a self-hosted blogging tool and full content management system, explains.

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How to Floor Tile

MAY 30, 2019

Trim is needed for outside edges and around corners and niches in order to cover the cut tile be it porcelain or ceramic. Some mosaic has 4 or 5 different materials in it and have to know what happens to each when exposed to hard rock cutting tools. Mosaic is not tile in the standard sense and there are many reasons for that.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 9, 2013

Florida Tile has taken the look of early Americana and its own Made-In-The-USA initiative a few steps further with the release of Cliffside HDP High Definition Porcelain™ wall and floor tile, inspired by traditional Vermont slate.“As That is especially true in the design of our newest color body porcelain floor and wall tile line, Cliffside.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

With a set of unique living standards and needs— Architects have found themselves meeting new and exciting design challenges for seniors, and they are inventing fresh blueprints that are modern and ingenious. What does the aging population require in terms of living arrangements and accommodations? Color also affects mood.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

All domestically produced Florida Tile porcelain products have been certified to contain at least 40% recycled content, thus setting a new standard in an industry eager for valid environmental initiatives. made Porcelain Stone® tile that serves as the canvas upon which you can create your vision. How did Florida Tile do it?

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Disruptive brands are the ones that set the standard for everyone else to strive to emulate. RevoTile is genuine porcelain tile offered in 26 marble, wood, stone and concrete looks. What has changed, however, is its strategy—and the arsenal of new tools the company is building to accomplish it with.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

“The opportunity today is the many online training resources such as CTDA Online that can provide instant 24-7 access to training to educate and help make salespeople more effective at their jobs, and to educate tile installers [in] the industry standards that will help them avoid costly failures,” he says. A technology crossroads.

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