Tile Excellence

JULY 12, 2014

formulas for tile installation unknowingly experienced tile installers use formulas every day.Through experience we just automaticaly figure in our thinking of jobs using unoticed formulas every day.It The formula to figure setting materials grout and thin set is pretty straight forward.

Tile 113

Tile Grout Marble Mosaics 113

The London Tile Co.

JULY 29, 2014

You’ve chosen the type and colour tile you want, but do you know what pattern you will lay the tiles in? Depending on the shape and style of your tiles , there are so many different designs possible, and each gives a completely different look to a room. Tiles are laid side by side in straight lines with grout in-between.

Tile 157

Tile Grout Mosaics Design 157

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online. “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated. UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. The updated course has an expanded section on glass tile and mosaics.

Ceramics 100

Ceramics Tile San Diego Training 100

Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. You can create a pinwheel pattern using only plain, solid color field tile.

Tile 160

Tile Design Cement Ceramics 160

The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

For more information, refer to Section 2.5 Installation of Ceramic Tile in the Wet-Set Method, with Portland Cement Mortar – 2013 [Revised] Status: The publication available for purchase through TCNA and ANSI is current. of the ANSI Essential Requirements.). Metal lathe or approved alternate). Balloted changes may pass or fail.

Standards 100

Standards Portland Cement Grout 100

Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

moldings and mosaics allow for many design options. When the stone is exposed to water, moisture penetrates the stone and grout and into the mud bed, activating the loose particles of cement. The tile would then be installed with White Thinset directly on the membrane. Calacatta Gold Master Bath.

Marble 100

Marble Portland Cement Natural Stone 100

Conestoga Tile Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

The long list of benefits that tile brings to the table is quite well known. Tile is resistant to scratches and wear, is waterproof and very easy to maintain. However, tile does have its limits. The lines previously drawn by tile are being pushed aside by the new thin and thick porcelain tile options. .

Porcelain 40

Porcelain Tile Outdoor Grout 40

The London Tile Co.

MAY 11, 2015

Sometimes referred to as a ‘shower room’, a wet room is a fully waterproofed, and usually tiled, bathroom with a walk in or level access shower. Tiles are the best wall and floor covering in a wet room , although vinyl can also be used. What type of tiles should I use? Tiles, adhesive and grout.

Wet Room 100

Wet Room Bath Adhesive Tile 100