Custom® Building Products is proud to introduce our new Emerald System – Custom’s complete system of environmentally responsible tile and stone installation products that takes environmental responsibility beyond the current standard.
Asphalt “cutback” adhesive is an almost outdated product that was used for the last half century for installation of vinyl asbestos tile (va tile), vinyl composition tile (vct), and asphalt tile.
All floor tile installation methods in the 2011 TCNA Handbook will include a new category of information: Typical Weight of Tile Installation. Under this subhead, the Handbook user will find the estimated weight of the tile installation.
Until recently, floor tiles have been 8 to 12mm thick and tiles less than 7.5mm were not intended for floors. However, tiles engineered to be thinner have now entered the marketplace. Made of porcelain, they are being marketed as “thin tiles.” Are they the same as their thicker brethren, except thinner? Being thinner they take fewer resources to manufacture and ship, but where and when can they be used?
Tackstrip is just tackstrip, right? No! Tackstrip has a very important role in
the installation of carpet in many applications. Following is an explanation of the types of
tackstrip, its various uses, and tips to remember when selecting and installing
tackstrip.
Anyone
who has installed a few square miles of tile can no doubt teach others some
lighting lessons about ceramic tile. Those with less experience typically give
little if any consideration to the critical effects of lighting on ceramic
tile.
When properly selected, installed, and maintained, ceramic tiles are one of the most durable of all materials used to finish pools and spas. Certain types of natural stone tiles may be used in these areas, but the stones must have the same properties exhibited by vitreous or impervious ceramic tiles. They must also be strong enough to withstand the normal brushing, chemicals, and maintenance necessary for a pool or spa environment.
RSS
