CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

The demands of different environments require different grouts for tile installations. Strong chemical cleaners and excessive heat can weaken, discolor and damage standard grout. Download the white paper here.'

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 17, 2016

It was also during this time that I became intimately familiar with AWI standards. AWI stands for “ Architectural Woodworking Institute ” and they have organized the standards that we follow in our office for how cabinets are built.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy. Plus, you can always call on our Technical Services for expert assistance on any type of project. Call CUSTOM Technical Services at 800.282.8786.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 14, 2016

The standard shower is one of the wettest places on earth with the equivalent of 2,500 inches of rainfall a year. The floor and frame must be built to industry standards. Contrary to popular belief, ceramic tile and grout, by themselves are not waterproof. First, make sure that the foundation is solid.

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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? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make specifying the right tile installation system fast and easy. Not sure where to start or want to talk to a tile installation expert right away?

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

APRIL 28, 2015

Today’s tile is larger than ever. For ceramic or porcelain tile greater than 15” (38 cm) on one or more sides and for all natural stone, the new industry standard calls for the use of a specialized mortar. These modified dry-set mortars (large format tile mortars) are specifically formulated for large and heavy tile.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Protect your tile installation from cracks! high-performance crack isolation standard. Manufactured crack prevention mats like Crack Buster Pro can be applied quickly and allow tile to be installed over them immediately. CUSTOM offers several crack isolation solutions, all of which meet the ANSI A118.12

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