TEC Specialty Products, a leading manufacturer of flooring preparation and installation solutions, today announced that Eric Daliere has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Eric brings more than two decades of leadership experience across flooring, building products, and private equity portfolio companies, including his tenure as CEO of Tarkett North America and Tarkett Sports where he delivered sustained growth, operational transformation, and market innovation.  Mike Leuschner, who has successfully refocused TEC on its core customers and markets as well as leading TEC through its carveout from H.B. Fuller, will assume the role of President and Chief Commercial Officer, focusing on commercial strategy and deepening customer partnerships.

Glass tile can bring a unique aesthetic to a variety of commercial and residential projects. However, achieving a successful installation with glass tile requires careful product selection and installation techniques. Follow these 5 steps, and you’ll be on your way to a beautiful and long-lasting installation.

Pool installations are expected to trend upward through 2032†, fueled by rising disposable incomes, interest in outdoor recreation and tech advances in pool construction. Pools continue to be a highly valued amenity that offers both social and health benefits. Tile pool construction is highly versatile with stunning design options, outstanding durability, and less maintenance than other materials. Whether for residential or commercial use, tile pools require meticulous attention to detail for proper installation. Fortunately, manufacturers of today’s advanced installation systems are making quality tile pool construction and maintenance easier than ever.

Have you encountered a situation where your grout became soft, powdery, discolored or cracked shortly after installation? Perhaps you were installing a very absorptive tile such as an unglazed ceramic, terracotta, or porous stone. Or maybe you were working with a glazed ceramic tile, but the cut edges were unglazed and highly absorptive of moisture. The fact is that when you’re working with these highly porous materials, you may experience issues with grout caused by excessive water loss.

New technology continues to transform the tile installation process – some products practically install themselves. Cutting edge high-flow self-leveling underlayment is one of those products. It is a game-changer for surface preparation. Many of the current trends in tile require a nearly perfectly flat substrate to achieve the intended aesthetic and durability of the flooring. High-flow is the next generation of self-leveling underlayments (SLUs) for delivering the smooth, flat surfaces needed to meet today’s tile setting challenges.

Just three states maintain average temperatures above 50°F in the winter months. The widespread colder weather has a significant impact on tile installations throughout most of the U.S. and all of Canada. Besides the physical challenges of installing tile when temperatures dip, installers must manage the cold’s effect on building surfaces and materials. It becomes crucial to do extra planning, bring extra tools, take extra care and allow extra time, to make sure that cold weather tile installation is successful.

Tiled pools help meet all these demands, with a wide array of design options, color combinations, and eco-conscious materials. Tile also allows for highly efficient construction, durability, and very little maintenance versus other pool substrate options. Today’s advanced setting materials enable the tile pool installation process and pool performance guaranteed to delight owners for the long term

TEC Microbials are transforming the way we approach cleaning a surface. These cutting-edge solutions break down contaminants for safe, easy removal with cool water, leaving no harmful residues behind. Whether preparing a subfloor for new flooring or restoring a high-traffic surface, TEC Microbials are efficient, effective, safe and cost-effective. With trailblazing TEC Microblast Technology and proven results, TEC Microbial Cleaners and Removers are setting the new standard for cleaning surfaces.

Grout does much more than fill the gaps between tiles. A myriad of grout colors,
application styles, and advanced technologies have the power to transform the look
and durability of a tile installation. When choosing grout, the most crucial factors
are the desired aesthetic and the technical aspects of the tile project. The grout
decision requires understanding the project’s intended look, color scheme, tile
type/size/pattern and lighting in the space, along with the technical needs for
grout installation and long-term performance.

Silane modified adhesives (SMAs) are disrupting tile installation, providing significant  advantages for some of the most extreme applications.

Callbacks are a direct hit to a flooring contractor’s profits. Complaints not only cost the time it takes to address the issue, but also the lost opportunity to spend that time generating paid business. When we develop new flooring installation products, we look for ways to make customers’ jobs easier and more profitable. Our latest game-changing wood adhesive addresses many common reasons for callbacks and makes installation more efficient.