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April 27, 2021. 3:55 AM

Tips for controlling efflorescence in tile and stone installations

What is Efflorescence? Have you ever noticed white deposits on the wall and floor surfaces of your tile or stone installations?  This white residue is called efflorescence. Efflorescence is a natural occurrence in Portland cement applications.  All…

December 18, 2020. 7:48 AM

Guide To Installing Large Format Ceramic Tiles

Slim tiles and large format tiles, as defined by UNI 11493-1, are as follows: • Slim tiles: up to 5mm thick • Large format tiles: having one side more than 60cm long The particularly large format and extremely low absorption rate, typical…

November 12, 2020. 9:01 AM

Types of Grouts for Tile & Stone works

Tile grout used in most construction is typically cement-based.  Proprietary Cementitious grout are made from a blend of cement, polymer, additive, pigment, fine-graded aggregates and mixed with water or fortified with a liquid latex additive (in…

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