Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Inspired by Betty Sullivan’s visit last September, we decided to look at features of the most prominent Scottish interiors and how they translate to our world – the world of tile. Part of Edinburgh’s beauty is due to the sandstone buildings, a large portion taken from the local Craigleith Quarry. Even peacocks! Lived in and loved.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 29, 2019

When designing for a tile project, there are more factors than just color and style to keep in mind. Take a look at the tile materials below to see which best fits your needs. Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes.

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Tile Talk

JULY 22, 2014

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Since launching our new line of Porcelain Pool Tile earlier this month, we''ve been getting a lot of questions about what makes porcelain tile better than ceramic tile. More commonly, the question is simply, "What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile?"

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 30, 2024

With new wood- and stone-inspired looks for its high-end Art Select collection, Karndean Designflooring aims to set the standard for premium luxury vinyl flooring. Sophisticated Design The woods and stones that inspire Karndean designs are sourced from around the world—forests and lumberyards to remote mountain quarries. Export, Penn.—With

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2020

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) said it has received many requests to make its online courses available at a lower cost. Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile. Tile Installer Thin-set Standards (ITS) Verification. The Complete Guide on Developing Tile & Stone Specifications with Architects.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

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. Furthermore, Prism will not mottle or shade no matter the tile type, temperature or humidity and will keep a uniform, consistent color.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 5, 2013

Along with the tour, an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education Course, “The Beautiful Face of Concrete: Using Precast Tile, Pavers, and Wall Veneer for Historic Restoration and Renovation,” was offered. The Tile Art Studio. The method of Silk Screening transfers an outlined image onto the tile.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The David Fell Spirit of Service Award is presented in memory of David Fell, president of BG Hoadley Quarries. Arcot’s advocacy in the human rights space greatly complements the sustainable work practices that exist through NSI’s third-party verified Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (ANSI/NSI 373) and the NSI Accreditation program.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. Ultraflex LFT Rapid has a high content of a unique dry polymer, resulting in excellent adhesion to the substrate and tile. www.mapei.com.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 21, 2018

If you are looking for innovation in wall tile design, the metro tile may seem an unlikely destination. After all, this is one of the long-established staples of the tile retailer’s arsenal, alongside quarry tiles, black and white contrasts, and simulated marbles. Metropolitan from Colorker Group’s ZYX brand.

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StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

Q: We are installing stone tile on an exterior balcony. The waterproofing contractor is placing a membrane directly over the existing, non-sloping slab, and we have been asked to create the draining slope with the mortar bed and tile. The setting bed beneath the tile will achieve varying levels of saturation. Is this acceptable?

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

JANUARY 15, 2015

Often, customers are in search of a “non-slip” tile. While certain tiles have more texture than others, the truth is, ALL hard surfaces are slippery when wet. So whether your flooring is laminate, wood or tile; contaminants such as dirt, water, soap residue, oil, or grease can change the amount of slipperiness on these surfaces.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 22, 2021

There are specifications that are standard, but they’re very hard for a consumer to understand. Ann Wicander, president, WE Cork , noted that ceramic tile and hardwoods, while they may look good, are very noisy. RSAs can easily get talked into a corner, and if that happens to an RSA multiple times they will eventually just stop trying.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2022

From carpet to resilient, wood and tile, dealers and distributors looking for products with that Made in USA label in 2022 have a plethora of options at their disposal. To date, the brand has facilities in: El Paso, Texas (wall tile); Fayette, Ala., quarry tile); Sunnyvale, Texas (floor tile); Muskogee, Okla.,

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 30, 2012

As I repeated constantly on my blog and on Houzz, there are no standard names for granite slabs. Natural stone is a natural product and even stones that come from the same quarry change radically over time. Avente Tile Talk. Tile Style. Tiles of Spain. Whats Uba Tuba in Florida is called Labrador in New York.

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