CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course. 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

MARCH 10, 2023

He begins with the famed shepherd boy who felled the mighty giant warrior with nothing more than a sling and a stone three thousand years ago. I first read this book probably 10 years ago, and I frequently find myself referring to it from time to time. Both consider the final outcome a by-product.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. 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. successful jobs and satisfied clients.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 1, 2015

The app includes: Product information including essential details you need to know: product descriptions, suitable uses, features and benefits as well as limitations. Technical Data Sheets that contain full product details. Material Calculator: Don’t guess on the amount of product you will need for your job.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Retailers and product-based companies in many consumer categories are affected by the new tariffs and countervailing charges implemented on goods from China. government now charges countervailing duties to protect our domestic factories (therein the dilemma for many products affected). Here it is. for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7%

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Kitchens for Living

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

This is designed to replace a standard 60″X32″ shower/tub to allow aging in place without moving walls. Kallista’s Per Se Collection allows you to personalize your faucet levers with inset stones. Brizo introduced its new Rook collection for the bath, with a subtle reference to chess. Great idea!

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 13, 2013

Specifying Ceramic Tile, Glass Tile, Stone and Terrazzo for Slip Resistant Surfaces…. It became a big selling point, and new tile products were developed with a textured finish. As a result, products were adjusted so they wouldn’t be a maintenance problem, but they would meet slip resistant requirements. By: Donato Pompo.

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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

MARCH 27, 2015

Make sure you are using a product that is rated for this application, like EasyMat Stone & Tile Underlayment. CUSTOM morars like FlexBond or MegaLite, which can qualify for a system warranty that can last up to a lifetime when used with a complete system of CUSTOM products.

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Giotile

AUGUST 26, 2014

This new measurement, developed by the Tile Council of North America , is referred to as Dynamic Coefficient of Friction or DCOF, and now that many manufacturers have converted solely to DCOF in technical specifications, it’s important to understand what it actually means.

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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. We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be specified to fit the exact needs of each project.

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StoneDimensions

JANUARY 19, 2015

I had the privilege of going to Spain in November to witness the MIA receive a Macael Award, as well as learn more about the local stone market in the Macael region. 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.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Since marble is a natural product, it is going to evolve and change over time and with use no matter how much you baby it. Marble is a calcium-rich stone, porous, has relatively low abrasion resistance,and is susceptible to expansion and contraction. But do you realize that it has become the worlds biggest after-market stone product.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2015

These gentle products are used to enhance relaxation and can be incorporated in the simplistic and linear décor if lined up against a soaking tub or even on a countertop with purpose. In fact, most of these bathrooms do not host a standard toilet, but instead, utilize a bidet. Japanese aesthetics tend to also focus on stones.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Feel free to focus on the methods that work best for you: Using Natural Materials : Choose adobe for your roof, solid stone for flooring, or wooden siding for a rustic look. Their industry knowledge and connections will grant you to the widest variety of green products available on the market. Image Via: Morgan Howarth Photography.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 13, 2014

While you don’t have a genie in a bottle to predict all of your life’s needs, you can certainly foresee if this home will meet most of the standard ones. Wood and Stone Log Home. Your best bet is to ask for references. What was the last product you’ve bought online for your home ? Collect this idea.

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Decorator on Demand

MARCH 18, 2011

" The chard reference had never occurred to me. I knew they made bigger King beds but this the bigger ones are good news since Alpha Hubby needs a better one than standard king! Walls of Stone. VW Home Product Spotlight. Home Offce Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas. Eldorado Stone. (1).

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

I know I’ll get flamed but it’s not like the 1970′s when you could walk amongsth the stones. Read before you go then carry along as reference [its travel size]. Cheers Lizzie I’m going to put my neck on the line & say if you can, skip the Henges. They are actually boring. AlmostJane Yepper.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 26, 2014

While I am being compensated, I only recommend products or services I may use or will use personally and believe will be good for my readers. We are renovating a very old stone home and it will definately have some modern industrial influences in it. This is a wonderful blog btw, glad to have found it. Send to Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 30, 2014

While I am being compensated, I only recommend products or services I may use or will use personally and believe will be good for my readers. full time residential kitchen/bath design), 60 hours of NKBA professional development courses or NKBA approved college coursework, 2 client references and pass the CKD Design exam.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Queens of the Stone Age – Queens of the Stone Age I thought my list of 5 albums needed something a little heavier – you know, for when I’m all pumped up because I just successfully made a fire or something. John Coltrane – Standard Coltrane 5. Steely Dan – Aja 2. Send to Email Address.

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