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Items Tagged with 'ceramic tile'

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What Tile-Setting Materials are You Using?

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Ken Ballin
November 14, 2022
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Why did you choose what's sitting in that shopping cart? Was it the cheapest option on the shelf? Is it even the right thinset for what you're installing?


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Mortar Coverage and Transfer Make a Difference on Shower Walls

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Scott Carothers
October 21, 2022
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How important is it to prevent moisture from building up behind a shower tile installation? A happy customer and a successful installation are priority.


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Using Acid or an Acid-based Cleaner on Cement Grout

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Scott Carothers
September 19, 2022
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The key to tile longevity is using the appropriate cleaning products immediately after installation and for the remainder of the installation’s life. Here are a few tips to prevent damage and maintain that beautiful tile floor finish. 


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outdoor tile installations

Outside Possibilities: Three Success Factors for Exterior Tile Installations

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Brett Mauney CTC, CTI
August 1, 2022
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Successfully transform any outdoor living space with these three tips. You must consider factors like site location, yearly weather cycles, tile choices and installation methods.


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thinset mortar

Setting Expectations: Know What Your Mortar Can and Cannot Do

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Brett Mauney CTC, CTI
July 18, 2022
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Mortars have a finite realm of applicability. Installers at every experience level develop bad habits that see them using mortars to perform functions well outside this realm. Let’s look at three of the more prevalent mortar misuses and misconceptions.


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Ultracolor Plus Max Grout by Mapei

July 18, 2022
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A high-performance, rapid-setting grout with maximized color depth and color consistency.


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Can I Confidently Set Ceramic or Porcelain Tile Over the Existing Flooring?

Scott carothers
Scott Carothers
July 14, 2022
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Oftentimes, installers are asked to install over questionable substrates. There are two questions that must be answered before making that decision.


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Nearing the Finish Line, FCEF Students Complete Ceramic Tile Installation

Nearing the Finish Line, FCEF Students Complete Ceramic Tile Installation

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Beth Miller
July 11, 2022
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Week nine marks the second week of ceramic tile installation education. The students are permanently laying tile in their workspaces and wrapping up the final week of hands-on training. 


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Pattern Practice Makes Perfect as FCEF Students Start Laying Tile

Pattern Practice Makes Perfect as FCEF Students Start Laying Tile

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Beth Miller
July 6, 2022
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In week eight, the FCEF students begin learning ceramic tile installation. They start by dry laying tile and getting the pattern down. 


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Mapesil T Flexes with Heavy Traffic

July 4, 2022
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Mapesil T is a professional-grade, 100%-silicone sealant for use on multiple substrates.


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Grouts and Mortars Roundup

Grouts and mortars are both essential components of any professional tile or stone installation. Following is a brief roundup of some of the latest products in this technologically advanced category.
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