+ 1-800-422-6860 About Us Blog Sitemap HOME PRODUCTS SHOWROOM INSPIRATION RESOURCES CONTACT US HANDS ON TRAINING ONLINE TRAINING LEARN ABOUT TILE CERTIFICATION LEARN ABOUT TILE WHY YOU SHOULD USE CERAMIC IN YOUR HOME January 12, 2015 Ceramic tile has been used in the design of buildings for thousands of years. It’s an extremely durable and easy to care for product that when properly installed and maintained will last the lifetime of a building. It creates a dynamic first impression and has the ability to bring any space (indoors or out) to... Read More CERAMIC VS. PORCELAIN. WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? January 12, 2015 The use of the terms ceramic and porcelain can be confusing. The term “ceramic tile” is often used as a generic name for all types of tile (porcelain included). However, the term is also (and traditionally) used to describe a specific type of tile product that is made of white, red and/or brown clays mixed... Read More UNDERSTANDING CERAMIC TILE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CHARTS. January 12, 2015 When reading the different marketing literature pieces that accompany many ceramic tile products you’ll notice a section that is usually placed toward the back that is often referred to as “technical specifications”. The ceramic tile technical specification chart can often be a confusing set of codes and numbers but they are important pieces of information... Read More UNDERSTANDING SHADE AND COLOR VARIATION OF CERAMIC AND PORCELAIN TILE January 12, 2015 Over the past couple of decades, ceramic tile designs have drastically improved due to the advancement of the technology used to produce them. You may remember a time when tiled floors looked very uniform from tile to tile. Today, color, texture and design from tile to tile can be very drastic. One tile to the... Read More ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GROUT JOINTS AND GROUT January 12, 2015 The space between the tiles is called a “grout joint” and the main reason grout joints exist is to accommodate for slight sizing differences from tile to tile that are created during the manufacturing process. The grout joint enables the installer to adjust the tile to compensate for these sizing differences and allow for a... Read More FLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS January 12, 2015 Have you ever wondered why tile or stone feels cool to the touch? Interestingly, these two surfaces are the same temperature as everything else in the room at any given time. The reason for tile and stone to seemingly feel cooler than other surfaces is due to their density (which also aids in their superior... Read More HELPFUL TIPS FOR WHEN YOU VISIT OUR SHOWROOMS January 12, 2015 After many, many years of helping thousands of people in our showrooms, we’ve come to understand what helps the most when selecting tile for your home or business. We have more ceramic, stone, glass and metal tile than you can shake a set of blueprints at and a way of streamlining the selection and design... Read More CARE AND MAINTENANCE FOR CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, GLASS, RESIN AND METAL TILE. January 12, 2015 After having ceramic tile installed you will immediately realize how much easier it is to take care of in comparison to other floor and wall surfaces. Ceramic tile is extremely durable and easy to maintain and with sensible care and regular minimal cleaning it will remain as beautiful as the day it was installed for... Read More CARE AND MAINTENANCE FOR NATURAL STONE January 12, 2015 Natural stone is beautiful and luxurious and can last the lifetime of your home if properly maintained. Knowing how to clean your stone and taking proactive precautions will make a huge difference in the long lasting appearance of your natural stone. Here are a few important tips to get the most out of your natural... Read More LEARNING CENTER HANDS ON TRAINING ONLINE TRAINING LEARN ABOUT TILE CERTIFICATION Facebook Twitter Houzz For more information on how to get started, CONTACT US RESOURCES SHOWROOM Visit one of our showrooms for a large selection of products and assistance from a qualified design consultant. View INSPIRATION Ceramic tile installation can be an art form. View our photos for inspiration. View LEARNING CENTER Information regarding characteristics, qualities, maintenance and more. View VIEW MORE RESOURCES Contact Us Architects and Designers Homeowners Dealers & Contractors Sitemap Locations/Showrooms Sterling, VA 22800A Indian Creek Dr. Sterling, VA 20166 703-787-4000 Harrisburg, PA 4335 Lewis Rd. PO Box 4585 Harrisburg, PA 17111 717-564-6860 Columbia, MD 9212 Berger Road Ste 400 Columbia, MD 21046 410-789-0700 Distribution Centers Hanover, PA 475 Moulstown Rd. Hanover, PA 17331 Contact Information + 1-800-422-6860 service@cctd.com Website Design by Wood Street, Inc. Copyright © 2021 Conestoga Tile | Privacy Policy