Tile Talk

OCTOBER 14, 2014

After installation, sealing cement tile with a penetrating sealer is recommend because concrete is porous. A good pre-sealer should do two things: it should clean the tile; and it should make grout clean-up, or removal, easier. With a glazed ceramic tile, grout removal and clean-up can be difficult. Stay tuned!

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

T he vast majority of hard surface manufacturers today—especially resilient suppliers—are investing heavily in floating, rigid-core products designed to compete with the likes of laminate, engineered hardwood and even ceramic tile. But OneFlor USA, a fairly new entrant to the resilient flooring arena, is not interested in chasing the herds.

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The London Tile Co.

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Wood has always been a popular choice on floors in homes and it was originally used for structural reasons, eventually becoming a requested finish for aesthetic purposes once concrete sub-floors were more common. Can be used on walls and floors in most rooms. What’s So Good About Wood? Great value for money.

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Trendir Magazine

MAY 15, 2020

The center is proof that the new era of a cultural building in China has no nostalgia for the concrete boxes that were favored by architects several decades ago. The use of ceramic, which has a historical significance that is best highlighted by its importance during the time of the maritime Silk Road , continues inside the center.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. Remove excess surface grout. Efflorescence.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

How do you get your cement tile floor to look its best? Do not use ceramic tile adhesive.); Make sure it’s a perfectly level, clean, dry and slightly rough surface in concrete. It should be 3/4″ inch below the desired finished floor height (5/8″ for the tiles and 1/8″ for the mortar.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

These awards honor groundbreaking ideas and industry-changing concepts that have the potential to impact the way flooring is manufactured, promoted and sold. FlinTile addressees the most important downsides of ceramic tiles offering easy installation, lightweight tiles and s trong impact resistance.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Cement tiles can hold up to heavy usage, spills and moisture exposure without damage compared to ceramic tiles and hardwood floors. A great example are 20 th -century floors in Paris. This means that, unlike ceramic tiles, they aren’t made in large manufacturing plants. They resist regular wear and tear. Eco-Friendly.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

For instance, removing a non-load-bearing wall can easily integrate your kitchen with the living room. Many New Yorkers are opting for eco-friendly materials like bamboo flooring, which is both renewable and durable. This trend includes stainless steel surfaces, exposed brick walls, and concrete countertops.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 24, 2020

As the resilient category continues to expand into various subsegments—LVT, WPC and SPC—flooring dealers have had to stay abreast of where each product, once installed, will truly thrive. SPC can also be the ideal product for a consumer looking for a high-performing floor. Consider the surroundings. may be rolling over them.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 28, 2013

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), announces the launch of the Tile of Spain Quick Ship Collection, a select group of tile products that are available for immediate purchase in the U.S.

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 16, 2018

Wood effect, concrete, encaustic, brick, oxidised metal etc. Samples of floor tiles were laid down and wall tiles positioned vertically. As I revisited the samples I was able to discount the ones that didn’t work for me, removing them until I was left with my final decision. “There’s an amazing choice out there.

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Tile Excellence

MAY 6, 2012

ceramic tile repairs floor tile replacment and shower regrouts. Tile repairs are a very specialized service and its hard to get tile contractors interested in small sometimes difficult detailed repairs.The trick to these repairs are to remove and replace the cracked or broken materials without it being obvious its been repaired.To

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Choosing the right flooring has different rules in a basement than it does in other rooms; if you make the wrong selection, it could be potentially disastrous. That’s why we’ve laid the groundwork to give you the best basement flooring ideas for your home. Keep an eye out for this term as you weigh your flooring options.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

AUGUST 6, 2015

Start with the floor. This style of bathroom is perfect for a dramatic flooring effect. Try four to five different colors of ceramic tile that are well coordinated to create a true masterpiece. In fact, when it comes to tile in a Bohemian style bathroom, don’t stop with the floor. Think pattern! Use it on the walls too!

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Focus Floors and Furnishings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Carpet tiles have traditionally been used in spaces where the end use dictates the need for a durable, versatile floor covering. Consumers have used them for RV’s garages and on floors and ceilings providing acoustical advantages in recording studios. So they are heavy enough to hug the floor.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

As the resilient category continues to expand into various subsegments, flooring dealers have had to stay abreast of where each product—once installed—will truly thrive. SPC can also be the ideal product for a consumer looking for a high-performing floor. For instance, areas with direct sunlight could benefit from an SPC product.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Whether your kitchen is a true fixer-upper from decades ago or your once-trendy laminate countertop and linoleum flooring fell out of style fast, it may be time to modernize your outdated kitchen. Swap out your flooring Flooring is an area of your kitchen that is often forgotten, and yet plays a major role your entire kitchen.

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