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About Commercial Laminate Flooring

Laminate, a versatile flooring material developed to meet homeowners’ needs, can also be used in commercial settings. As a commercial floor, laminate is highly favorable because it requires minimal maintenance and commercial-grade laminate flooring is made to withstand the heavy foot traffic that goes with these busy settings. How to . . . Read more

Selecting a Professional Installer

When making the important decision to hire a contractor to complete your home renovation project, doing a bit of research at the beginning will help you find the right person for the job. Even if you find the best home improvement materials, the experience level of your installer can have . . . Read more

Porcelain & Ceramic Tile Glossary

Ceramic: A fired clay material. Click here to learn more about the development of ceramic on our blog. Double-fired or Bicottura tiles: Double-fired or Bicottura tiles are glazed ceramic tiles produced by a procedure that breaks the firing process in two phases. An initial firing of the shaped raw materials produces . . . Read more

How to Maintain Porcelain & Ceramic Tile

Ceramic and porcelain tiles are considered some of the most reliable surfaces for residential and commercial spaces. While they are easy to care for and do not have many sensitive properties, regular maintenance will help them to retain their original strength and beauty. Check out these tips to add to your regular . . . Read more

How to Install Porcelain & Ceramic Tile

Tile can adorn your kitchen backsplash, your entry floor, or your bathroom shower surround while providing a long-lasting, waterproof surface that is easy to clean. You won’t need extravagant trim to make your tile look inviting as clean lines and classic textures are always in style. Here’s how to get . . . Read more

Tools & Accessories List for Porcelain & Ceramic Tile

Here’s what you will need to get your tiling job done right the first time.   Measuring tape: Make sure you use builder’s tape and measure carefully. Mastic: This latex adhesive is designed for interior installations of ceramic tile and natural stone. Chalk line: Use this tool to set your . . . Read more