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CTEF Tile Tip: The Basics of Self-Leveling Underlayments

July 24, 2017

The term SLU refers to Self- Leveling Underlayment. This product is a great and quick way to flatten most horizontal surfaces prior to installing large format tile (LFT).

CTEF Tile Tip: Be Clear with Customer About Grout Joint Offsets

Scott Carothers

June 5, 2017

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The beauty of and longtime satisfaction in ceramic and porcelain tile installations will many times depend on the creativity employed in the design process.

CTEF Tile Tip: Being Realistic about Grout Joint Sizes

Scott Carothers

May 15, 2017

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Many installers have had customers who have seen a tile installation in a magazine or brochure, which is exactly what they want in their homes. Unfortunately, the look they want to achieve may not be possible using the tile that has been selected.

Technical Focus: Dispelling myths about poured gypsum floors

Dispelling common myths associated with poured gypsum floors Learning the facts about gypsum products will place it among the viable options when selecting a proper underlayment for a tiled surface

Brett Fleury

May 1, 2017

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Gypsum is a mineral that has been used in building materials for centuries. However, gypsum concrete as an underlayment is still misunderstood despite its growth in popularity over the last 40 years.

CTEF Tile Tip: Improving at Grout and Mortar Mixing

Scott Carothers

April 17, 2017

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When I think about mixing mortars and grouts, I am reminded of my friend’s first encounter with the tile trade.

Self-Leveling Underlayments: Tips, Techniques and Tools

Heather Fiore

March 1, 2017

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Self-leveling underlayments (SLUs) have become increasingly popular as the degree of flatness and smoothness required for floor covering products has increased.

comb mortar parallel to short side of tile

CTEF Tile Tip: The Right Coverage Under Large-Format Wall Tile

Scott Carothers

January 19, 2017

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Many projects today call for ever-increasing tile sizes, many of which are rectangular shapes such as 12" x 24", 18" x 36", 24" x 48" and larger, creating difficulties for the installer when bonding the tile to the substrate.

CTEF Tile Tip: Which Trowel Notch is Best?

Scott Carothers

December 1, 2016

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As the economy strengthens, we are seeing increased tile sizes and diverse types of tile flowing into the US market.

CTEF Tile Tip: Centered, Balanced and Small Cuts in Ceramic Tile, Please

Scott Carothers

October 15, 2016

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We’ve all seen them—tile installations that at first glance look pretty good, but then there they are: small and unbalanced cuts in the corners.

Quick and Easy Movement Flooring Expansion Joints

Scott Carothers

September 1, 2016

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Recently during a CTEF Educational Program, an installation manager for a large company complained that installing movement (expansion) joints in any application is a pain in the butt.