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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 Oct 2023
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.
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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).
Brian Knies | Elected to the Board of Directors for the CTDA
December 2nd, 2021
Congratulations Brian Knies for being elected to the Board of Directors for the CTDA! The Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) is an international association of distributors, manufacturers, and allied professionals of ceramic tile and related products. Today, CTDA’s mission is to conn...1 minute readPosted in: In the News, Press Release
Foam Board Shortage | No problem
November 29th, 2021
Schluter® brand of 1/2" Kerdi Board is back-ordered due to production issues. At Tile America, we offer other Kerdi Board thicknesses and additional waterproofing products in-stock to keep your project on time! WALLBOARD OPTIONS The all-new Hardie&re...1 minute read
How to Light your tile
September 16th, 2021
how to Light a feature wall: Wall Grazing vs. Wall Washing - first, the similarities Both wall grazing and wall washing lighting techniques add visual interest to a wall surface you want to emphasize. Using either grazing or washing lighting techniques creates a lighting e...2 minute readPosted in: Architects & Designers
Tile America welcomes Rich Lenotti
April 14th, 2021
Welcome Rich LenottiTrade Counter Associate | New Haven About Rich: Rich has a great deal of experience and been in customer service in one form or anothersince the '80s. He values and fosters strong relationshipswith customers. He has been in the home improv...1 minute readPosted in: Press Release, Tile America Trade New Hire
From the tallest hotel in the world
April 1st, 2021
This art form transforms glass tile into a communication tool that can express trends and lifestyles to create breathtaking installations.SICIS glass mosaics of the Glimmer, Iridium, and Neoglass collections by SICIS have characteristics that make them antibacterial, antimicrobial, and self-sanitiz...1 minute readPosted in: In the News, Architects & Designers
