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How to Deal with Non-Linear Expansion Joints
April 1st, 2025
How to Deal with Non-Linear Expansion Joints
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One-Sided Thin Set is Not a Thing: How to Ensure a Proper Bond
March 5th, 2025
At Tile America, we know a successful tile installation starts with proper thin-set application. A common misconception is that thin-set mortar can bond to only one surface—it must adhere to both the substrate and the tile for a lasting hold.
2 minute readPosted in: Setting Materials
Tile Pro Tips: Floor Prep for Flawless Tile Installation
January 28th, 2025
Learn the importance of floor preparation for flawless tile installation with self-leveling products like Mapei UltraPlan M20 Plus and Laticrete NXT Level Flow. Don't skip the primer! Expert tips and recommended primers for professional results.
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Avoid Waterproofing Failures
January 6th, 2025
Discover how Schluter® DECO-SG solves installation challenges by providing a secure channel for glass panels in frameless showers, preventing waterproofing failures. Elevate your projects with Tile America.
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Avoid the 1/2" X 1/2" Trowel!
January 6th, 2025
With today’s larger tiles and tighter grout joints, getting the right mortar coverage is more challenging than ever. Discover expert tips, ANSI standards, and why the popular 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2" trowel might not be the best choice. Read more to ensure your next tile installation is a success.
1 minute readPosted in: Tools
Large Format Tiles are all the rage! Here's what you need to know.
November 14th, 2023
The world of tile installations has undergone quite a transformation in recent years, and it's been an exciting ride! One major game-changer? The surge in popularity of those fabulous large format tiles. But, of course, with great tiles comes great responsibility – or, in this case, a need for some serious substrate prep.
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Innovative Tile Products
October 18th, 2023
Custom, high-end vibes from these products take your projects to the next level! From Schluter, gorgeous LED lit niches KERDI BOARD SNLT and KERDI-LINE-VARIO their fully adjustable linear drain! Read more or come in and ask our Tile Pros at our Trade Counter!
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Why 95% Mortar Coverage is Necessary on Shower Walls
January 25th, 2023
A recent comment on Facebook said that 95% mortar coverage is not always required on shower walls. While the person making the comment has the right to do so, it goes against the long-established ANSI Standards and Installation Requirements found in the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook.
2 minute readPosted in: Setting Materials
Up your game with the right tools!
January 9th, 2023
Large Panel Porcelain Installation tools from Raimondi
Handling · Cutting and finishing · Working benches · Circular cutting and shaping & diamond core bits1 minute readPosted in: Tools
New Schluter Profile Holds fixed GLASS
December 29th, 2022
Support profile for glass partitions in recessed showers
Decorative profile featuring a 1/2" (12.5 mm) or 9/16" (15 mm) -wide channel used as a vertical support for glass walls in recessed showers that border on untiled walls, creating a 90° angle between the glass partition and the untiled wall. The 1/2" (12.5 mm) wide channel accommodates glass walls up to a thickness of 3/8" (10 mm), and the 9/16" (15 mm) wide channel accommodates glass walls up to a thickness of 1/2" (12.5 mm).
