Category: Tampa

  • Barrier Free, Accessible, Curbless, Roll In Shower…..

    These showers are becoming increasingly popular with older people who don’t feel like or cant step over a curb. Some homeowners even want it for the smooth style flowing look. Or the most important reason for building one is a child, elderly or loved one who is handicapped. In any of these cases someone can…

  • Using Proper Tile Setting Materials…….

    I’m sure this has been written a thousand ways…………. But choosing the right setting material for your job is very important. there are certain types of adhesives used to set various types of tile. The most common used material is thinset. thinset mortar is a blend of portland cement, finely graded sand and a water…

  • Ameris Bank Tile Project in Jacksonville, Florida

    The Tile was Ergon Engineered Porcelain Tile Alabastro Evo spec’d by the Ameris Bank & Architect and purchased through Virginia Tile Co. The Builder was Auld-White Constructors. Laticrete thinset was used on this project. 255 Multimax on the walls and 252 Silver on the floors. TEC AccuColor XT #933 Standard Grey was spec’d and used…

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  • I Cant Say Enough Good Things About Laticrete’s SpectraLock Epoxy Grout…

    I have been using Laticrete products now off & on for nearly 20 years. But I cant say enough about the SpectraLock grout. Yeah cement grouts have came a long way with TEC’s Accucolor XT, Custom’s Prism and Laticrete’s Permacolor. But when you want to get right down to it and make sure you have…

  • Florida Exterior Tile Deck Leak Failure

    We looked at a job a few weeks ago. Deck over occupied space. Slate tile on a pitched to a center drain, not so good. Owner said water puddled in a few area’s and to the right of the drain, but that wasn’t the main problem…………… Seems like the builder had some not so good…

  • Welcome To Ceramictec’s Blog

    This informational portal is to provide a informative flooring tips for Florida homeowners interested in “Quality Tile Installations”. We also strive to help homeowners explore the many options available in flooring by featuring quality products from only the best manufacturers. Remember Do-It-Yourself can sometimes be more trouble than it’s worth, always consult a professional flooring…

  • What to look for when hiring a Tile Contractor in Tampa, Florida

    I have recently came across a lot of homeowners here in Florida only looking at the bottom dollar amount when hiring a flooring contractor. Would you rather spend $2000 and it may last a year, or spend $3500 and get a lifetime of enjoyment out of your purchase? You would be wise to do your…