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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

Floor Covering News

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.

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Saltillo Tile's Centuries-Old Allure

Tile Talk

Saltillo tiles are shaped either by pressing quarried clay with a wooden frame, or by carving out the desired shape. Once it is placed, it will stain and scuff easily if not properly sealed and maintained with a quality sealant. The process of turning this special Mexican clay into tiles has remained unchanged since 1577.

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The MIA Toronto Chapter Discusses the Nuances of Natural Stone Installation

StoneDimensions

Factors such as using large format vs. mixed sized stones, understating the type of meshing on the back of stones and researching the stone’s absorption rate allows fabricators to pick the appropriate type of grout and sealant when installing products. This selection will in turn lead to optimum outcomes and customer satisfaction.