So, you went the extra mile, installing your gorgeous tile or stone to exacting specifications. You made sure the mortar was the right one for the job. You took pains to ensure flatness and clean lines, with a high-end grout that gives it a…

When the pros in Hollywood are going to make a blockbuster movie, they don’t have their millionaire stars risk life and limb. Instead, they invest a smaller amount in a stunt double who presents far less risk in achieving the final product while…

As a Product Support team member, I get asked this question often. The answer is simple, no, it does not need to be sealed. The better question would be, “Should I seal my grout?" Grout is a cement-based product mixed with chemicals, water, and in…

I've been attending Coverings for more than 20 years and have never seen a product make a bigger splash right out of the gate than Flexcolor 3D .  We introduced 3D at our booth this year and I spent most of my time talking about it, both in the…

Today’s discussion will cover a little emblem that installers might have noticed, and would definitely do well to know what it is. With this information in hand, you as a customer will know how to compare the performance of installation materials,…

Lightweight mortars are a specialized type of tile mortar, of which MAPEI has an assortment to choose from. Buyers might see these products on the shelves or on our website and wonder why they might venture to use them? Let’s take a look at what…

Actually, winter is upon us! And I’m not talking about the frigid pale zombies from the Game of Thrones TV series either; I’m talking about winter cold, snow, and all of the challenges that the season brings.  Now, if you’re like me, maybe you made…

In planning Tile & Stone installations, we tend to focus much time and effort poring over which tiles to choose for our walls and floors. Ceramic, porcelain or stone? Large-format or traditional small? As important as the choice of these building…

There are many types of plywood on the market, but they are not all created equal. According to industry standards, like Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Association of Canada (TTMAC)’s standards, plywood must be Group 1, CC-type, conforming to APA…