Projects now have complicated flooring schemes that rely on multiple product types such as ceramic tile, LVT, rubber tile etc. that are all sold by the square foot.
Grout goes in the grout joints and sealant goes in the locations designated as movement accommodation joints by the design professional or engineer, but sometimes it doesn’t work out as planned.
The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating the crisis in the floor covering industry caused by the lack of qualified and trained installers.
New innovations in aesthetic designs, pet- and kid-friendly surfaces, sustainability and health all become appealing as the world navigates the transformation of spaces in a world still grappling with pandemic procedures. Despite the challenges—and perhaps because of them—the flooring industry has stepped up to find solutions.
Many times, when ceramic tile is installed, we, as installers, may not use all of the tile industry standards to our best advantage. These standards can be the installer’s best friend when assisting the consumer, whether residential or commercial, in deciding the grout joint size and pattern.
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