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Journey Porcelain Tile Installed in Restaurant

Commercial Flooring Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

Published: May 17, 2023

Author: Ken Ahn

Porcelain and ceramic tiles offer a wide range of design and aesthetic possibilities, making them versatile options for various applications. Whether your project requires functional and utilitarian or bold and daring, porcelain and ceramic tiles offer an unmatched array of design choices from which to select. Interestingly, despite the many benefits, many specifiers seem to[...]

Meet Ken Ahn

Published: June 5, 2018

Author: Ken Ahn

Welcome to the Tile Talk Blog! We are excited to have you here, as we will discuss lots of important tips, insights, suggestions, and stories as it relates to – you guessed it, tile! Whether your project goals range from green sustainability, to supporting safety initiatives, to determining the appropriateness of tile products and installation[...]

Reducing Large Glass Tile Breakage

Published: April 19, 2023

Author: Ken Ahn

Let's talk glass tile. Specifically how to reduce breakage when working with large glass tiles. Cutting large glass tiles presents challenges with many variables to consider when determining the causality of breakage or underperformance. My experience with glass tiles (for the most part) has been a misinformed understanding of handling, drilling, installation, tools, and cutting[...]

Tile Specification Tips

Published: October 18, 2023

Author: Ken Ahn

Tile Talk December 2022 | The Great Outdoors

Published: December 27, 2022

Author: Ken Ahn

Long considered one of the most versatile floor and wall finishes in the industry, porcelain tile continues to flourish in popularity both indoors and outdoors. From small-scale mosaics to large format panels there isn’t a design or aesthetic need that can’t be achieved. Thanks to modern advancements in material production, digital inks, improved glazes, and[...]

Top 5 Tips to Minimize Lippage

Published: March 9, 2023

Author: Ken Ahn

Top 5 Tips to Minimize Lippage

Published: January 1, 2024

Author: Creative Materials

Why the Right Trowel Matters

Published: June 22, 2023

Author: Ken Ahn

Almost every contractor knows that using the correct tools for a job often makes physical work more manageable and improves the overall craft. That said, selecting and using the proper trowel for your next tile installation project is no different; it's just as important as choosing the correct thinset and grout. Before learning about various[...]