No matter the category, technology has been playing a major role in the types of products manufacturers are able to produce, and the tile industry is no different. In fact, many would argue there’s a technological revolution taking place in the category—some would call it an evolution—as companies are creating products with looks and textures never before seen.
There was a time when the typical floor tile used in the U.S. was under a foot. Today, a 12-inch tile is considered small, as Americans have discovered the unique styling attributes of large format tiles.
The method of applying thin-bed and medium-bed mortars has changed over the years. Today many installers use (or should be using) the straight line troweling method as describe in the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) Trowel and Error video.
When it comes to building on the momentum created in 2013, Mohawk Industries went all out with its product introductions for this year—in both its soft and hard surface offerings.
Dal-Tile announced its Daltile, American Olean, Marazzi, and Ragno brands’ adoption of the DCOF AcuTest as the sole measurement of a ceramic tile’s coefficient of friction.
Installers work hard to produce a finished tile installation that is both pleasing to the eye and functional. To accomplish this task, the installer must have the hand skills necessary to complete the work correctly the first time using the best quality materials available.
Earlier this fall, the halls of the Bologna Exhibition Centre in Bologna, Italy, were packed with exhibition booths showcasing the latest ceramic products.
A team of a dozen Custom Building Products employees recently donated their time to install nearly 400 student-designed tiles at Beechwood Elementary School.
