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  • Avoid the 1/2" X 1/2" Trowel!

    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.

     
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  • Large Format Tiles are all the rage!  Here's what you need to know.

    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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  • Up your game with the right tools!

    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 bits 

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  • TILE PRO | Tyler Hale

    TILE PRO | Tyler Hale

    August 24th, 2020


    Come into our Manchester Trade counter to meet Tyler! Tyler is knowledgable on all contractor products but considers himself an expert in shower systems and substrates.  He takes great pride in servicing our customers and educating them on his favorite products. Along with his professional skil...
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  • Rubi TZ Cutters

    Rubi TZ Cutters

    September 12th, 2019


    RUBI has always been synonymous with quality and innovation worldwide. TZ manual cutters are a new concept in the manual cutting of ceramics, with a separation capacity never seen before on the market and with innovative constructive solutions. With a combination of the latest generation mater...
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  • Kerdi-Board

    Kerdi-Board

    June 5th, 2019


    KERDI-BOARD is easily customizable, waterproof, and load-bearing, making it the ideal substrate for so many tile applications.Available in a variety of thicknesses, including vertically-grooved and L-shaped panels, KERDI-BOARD allows you to quickly and easily create tile-ready elements in showers, b...
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