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When designers lack in-depth knowledge of your trade, it can lead to unrealistic expectations – and ultimately, disappointment. Designers might show building owners pictures and idea boards of concepts that wow the client aesthetically, but miss the boat with functionality and practicality. While it’s nice to work with a designer who has faith in your abilities, the mantra “the installer will make it work” can lead to disgruntled designers, disappointed building owners and frustrated installers.
Coba Cocina Restaurant in Lexington, KY contains more than 60,000 square feet of glass, porcelain and ceramic interior and exterior tile, all installed with TEC® Power Grout® and IsoLight™ mortar.
TEC® mortars provide you with some of the most advanced solutions in the industry. No matter what your tile challenge is – large or extra-large, thick and heavy or ultra-thin, walls or floors, glass or porcelain – TEC has the right mortar for the job.
One of the pains of specifying and installing tile over concrete is figuring out the proper way to keep tile intact despite substrate cracking due to shrinkage.
TEC® preformed, waterproof construction shower components are consistent and easy to install. When used along with TEC tile installation products, preformed components allow you to add a design element that fits with today’s building trends.
TEC® surface preparation products have been engineered to make your job easier. From our one-part, non-epoxy moisture mitigation product to our fast-drying cement-based underlayment for deep fills, we offer products that save you time and money without compromising quality.
Flood testing is a critical step to ensure the performance and customer satisfaction of any shower tile installation that will be subjected to continuous water flow. If the tile isn’t watertight, you could be responsible for costly repairs due to water leaks, mold and other serious moisture issues.
Sani-Powder is an EPA registered and CDC approved product to fight against COVID-19 and much more. This product is recommended for use in eating establishments, food handling and serving areas (non-food contact), commercial institutional/industrial premises/equipment, laundry (commercial). The Spray Disinfectant crystal packet, Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL), is not a traditional cleaner and uses a unique approach when killing germs. The dissolved crystals in the appropriate amount of water kill germs by breaking down the cell walls of a pathogen, with no poisonous chemical used.
For a flawless finish to your installation, TEC® high performance caulks and sealants provide the right solution for your needs.
Innovations in mortar technology have made it easier to meet the specific demands of a variety of jobs. However, a mortar is only as good as its installer, and forgetting installation fundamentals can result in callbacks and job failures. Help avoid costly mortar missteps with the following four basic – but crucial – techniques.
TEC® offers ready-to-use, floor and wall mastic adhesives that are designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of projects. They provide strong, resilient bonds on many substrates and come in a variety of formulas to meet your job’s demands.
It doesn’t get much more high-profile than this. Southern Methodist University (SMU) planned to renovate its Meadows School of the Arts—a sprawling connection of rooms and buildings, including a center for the visual arts with studios, classrooms, a performing arts center and an outdoor plaza and courtyard. The most dramatic addition was a remodel of the east entry into a stunning, modern multi-story atrium with a lighted ceiling, expansive windows and grand pillars.
Choosing the right grout is an essential part of any tile project. Tile grout is as varied as the types of tile available, and each type has different applications and advantages. From advanced performance formulas to cementitious grouts—and everything in between—TEC® offers the best grouts and related products.
TEC® multipurpose flooring and tile adhesives provide you with the options you need for your most demanding flooring installations. From vinyl to carpet, wood to wall base, TEC flooring adhesives offer lasting performance and dependable solutions.
We now have a line of microbial adhesive removers and floor surface cleaners to round out our flooring installation systems – for tile, resilient, and sports flooring. These ready-to-use microbial products are water-based and leverage unique MicroBlast Technology™ to restore surfaces quickly, easily, and cleanly with no harsh chemicals or leftover product residue.
What mistakes do contractors regularly make when installing ceramic tile? There are several common errors that can be avoided by proper planning. Here's how to avoid mistakes encountered on a regular basis during ceramic tile installations:
Tile is among the oldest building materials – and the most beautiful. While many processes in the building industry have become more automated, handmade tile provides a unique aesthetic desirable for all sorts of installations, from residential backsplashes to public art projects.
The City of San Antonio's Department of Arts & Culture and the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) have joined forces to enhance the university campus with captivating public art installations. "Discovery Enterprise" is the stunning new tile mural recently installed to wrap the corner of UTSA's new San Pedro I buildin
At TEC, we provide professional installers with floor preparation and installation products for tile, stone, wood, carpet, and resilient flooring. Contact us today!