AHF Products Crossville™ Brand Porcelain Tile Panels Cover Contract Surfaces in Stunning, Lasting Style
June 10, 2024
Versatile, innovative panels—with outer dimensions measured in feet (not inches, like other porcelain tiles) and thicknesses measured in just millimeters—may be installed in ways and on surfaces previously unthinkable for tile in architectural design.
Crossville, TN, June 10 – AHF Products Crossville® porcelain panels continue to be a hot design trend and a boon for commercial projects for several years now — and the trend just keeps growing.
These innovative, thin panels are huge—measured in feet, not inches— and can be installed in ways and on surfaces previously unthinkable for tile. It is the thickness, measured in mere millimeters, which gives these tiles the unique ability to be laid over old tile. Tile over tile installations are a big advantage for renovation projects, saving demolition time and expense and allowing businesses to stay in business with little or no downtime and much less mess.
“This is installation without demolition,” said Lindsey Waldrep, Vice President, Marketing-Crossville. “Given that businesses have the ability to stay operational and experience less downtime, it’s no surprise that this trend has really taken hold in commercial and residential projects.”
From installations with minimal grout lines to tile over tile installations, the benefits of porcelain tile panels are as expansive as the colors and styles offered. With downtime and maintenance as top concerns, especially in hospitality, healthcare, commercial, and multifamily projects, porcelain tile panels can quickly transform a tired space into something eye-catching and fresh that will stand the test of time. The larger size of the tile combined with the thinner profile results in the possibility of tile-over-tile installations.
Offered in two thicknesses for different applications, Crossville’s thicker panels are at 5.6 mm, about a quarter of an inch, and these can be installed on walls and floors, while the 3 mm tile panels are intended for vertical use only. The advanced design and durability of the panels enable the aesthetic and functional use of porcelain tile in previously impossible applications, such as tile over tile installations. Crossville’s large format panels can be installed over existing tile with just a little preparation. Depending on the material already installed, installers should review the floor height or wall thickness for limitations and ensure the existing tile is well-bonded. In some cases, the tile should be mechanically abraded or primed to insure a good bond. For tile over tile installations with large format tiles, the most critical components are substrate preparation, including setting procedures, materials selection, and layout.
Introduced to the U.S. market over a decade ago, gauged porcelain tile panels have experienced consistent growth in popularity. Thanks to ongoing education and training, architects, interior designers, and installers have come to understand the material and its many and varied applications available due to the large sizing in feet instead of inches.
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Established in 1986 as America’s first large-format porcelain tile brand, Crossville, located in Tennessee, is a leading American brand of beautiful, sustainable porcelain materials that advance the frontiers of tile design and performance. From producing the nation’s first large-format porcelain tiles, to developing cutting-edge performance innovations in surfacing solutions, the Crossville brand continues to be at the forefront of innovation in the tile industry. For more information about Crossville and its product offerings, visit the website.
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About AHF Products
AHF Products is a leading hard surface flooring manufacturer in the USA with a family of trusted brands serving the residential and commercial hardwood, porcelain, and vinyl flooring markets. With decades of experience in award-winning flooring design, product development, manufacturing, and service, we create quality flooring to last for generations through inspiring designs, innovation, and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service. Our residential flooring brands include Bruce®, Armstrong Flooring™, Hartco®, Robbins®, Crossville®, LM Flooring ®, Capella®, HomerWood®, Hearthwood®, Raintree®, Autograph™, Emily Morrow Home™ and tmbr®. Our commercial brands include AHF Contract™, Armstrong Flooring™, Crossville® and Parterre®. Headquartered in Mountville, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing operations across the United States and in Cambodia, AHF Products employs over 3,000 dedicated team members. www.AHFProducts.com.
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