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Prism® Ultimate Performance Cement Grout from Custom

April 27, 2022

A uniform grout available in 40 designer colors and meets LEED certification requirements.

Porcelain Tile Promotes Good Living

A posh and calming atmosphere was created in the basement remodel of a Hudson Valley, NY residence with Italian and Spanish tile

March 4, 2022

Italian and Spanish porcelain tile create inviting and modern basement design.

Elegant and Exciting Wood-and-Stone-Inspired Tile

When remodeling her home, a Texas-based entrepreneur opted for wood- and stone-inspired tile from Atlas Concorde USA to revamp the master bathroom and kids’ bathroom

September 9, 2021

When remodeling her home in Central Texas, Aars took the lead on designing her master bathroom and the bathroom her two young sons share.

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Technical Focus: Advice on Handling, Fabricating and Installing Porcelain Slabs

Roberto Colonetti

January 25, 2021

The virtues of porcelain slabs are numerous, which has led to its growing popularity. The material is light, thin and tough, making it suitable for nearly any interior project from bathroom sinks and vanities to shower trays, kitchen countertops and bathtubs.

Lippage control systems– a toy or a tool for tiling?

Helping to understand the tile installer’s perspective on lippage and how it can be mitigated

September 18, 2019

A novice to tile work looking at a new tile installation today might comment, “When did LEGO* pieces start being used to install tile?" Yet we see these little plastic devices being used more frequently for porcelain and stone tile installations. What are they and why are they important for our industry?

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Creating an outdoor oasis

A California-based designer created a picturesque outdoor retreat for her personal home, which was accented using handpainted ceramic tile

Heather Carter

July 18, 2019

For Cheryl Underwood, creating fresh, inspiring spaces that bring her clients’ visions to life is at the heart of her passion for remodeling and design. The California-based designer is known for her sophisticated minimalism in her residential and commercial designs.

Making a dust free work area in a busy mall

When working in a busy mall at night, the tile installer’s goal was to eliminate dust – making for a more environmentally friendly environment for its tenants

Jason Kamery

January 25, 2019

With nearly a million square feet of enclosed retail space, The Shops at South Town in Sandy, UT, is one of the state’s largest malls. Ownership at the shopping center has made a significant investment to renovate the property, including over 100,000 square feet of striking, large-format porcelain tile in the main concourses on both levels.

Technical Focus: The Evolution of Grouts and Mortars

Over the last several decades, the types of grout and mortar products available on the market have drastically changed, offering consumers and professionals more choices for specified projects

Alan Kin

March 16, 2018

Generally viewed, grouts and mortars are enormously overlooked compared to their more colorful ceramic tile, stone and glass tile counterparts. With the advancement in tile manufacturing, there has been the introduction of more composition types and larger sizes.

Laticrete President and COO Receives Cesery Award

November 21, 2017

Edward Metcalf, Laticrete president and COO, was recently named the 2017 recipient of the Carl V. Cesery Award.

Ceramic Tool Introduces Rubber Reducer for Tile Installation

October 26, 2017

Ceramic Tool has created a new rubber reducer, CTC 12 RR, for tile installers.

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