Boone Distributors, Inc.

06/19/2017

Today's short blog post answers one simple question: what qualifies as a large heavy tile?

Designers and manufacturers continue to push for innovations in tile, whether it's size, shape, texture or visual. We've come a long way from the days when four-inch solid color squares dominated the average bathroom.

06/13/2017

We're working behind the scenes photographing new colors for skyCITY and can't wait to share our new collection with you, so today's blog is a little preview of what's in store!

Sometimes we have something on the horizon that is too exciting not to share before it’s ready. Perhaps that’s just part of our company’s personality, being a company that was founded and led by individuals who were always salesmen at heart. When we have good news, we have to share it!

06/05/2017

Why is ARDEX WA different from every epoxy grout you've tried in the past? Find out in today's Boone Blog:

was a bad word to most installers and store owners. Epoxy grouts were difficult to spread, impossible to clean, and available in only a handful of basic colors. We only saw epoxy required for commercial kitchens, places where a non-porous grout was required, but even then it was never a fun job, and...

05/30/2017

Today on the Boone Blog: Meet the latest adhesives from the Taylor Signature Product series!

The best manufacturers are always innovating, continually improving their formulas and processes to bring better performance to the end user. Almost every type of flooring requires adhesive for installation; in fact, adhesives were some of the first products we offered here at

05/24/2017

This week on the Boone Blog: Pot Life, Open Time and Working Time. You've heard the terms, but what do they mean?

If you're an installer, you know that time is your most valuable resource, as well as your biggest enemy. Time is required to mix, spread, cut, place and adjust, all while the clock ticks as your thinset transitions from a spreadable state to a strong, permanent bond. If you mix too much mortar in t...

05/15/2017

Have you ever wondered why an installer would prefer a white waterproofing membrane? Read about the benefits of ARDEX Americas 8+9 White on today's Boone Blog!

is designed to make any tile installation easier and more trouble-free. Using a waterproofing membrane that’s white, instead of grey or some other color offers a few key

05/08/2017

Today on the Boone Blog: a quick look at Taylor's newest solution for wood flooring adhesive, Ironwood! Now available from your local Boone Distributors distribution center.

Everyone loves a beautiful wood floor, and with our challenging installation environment, much of the success of a job depends on the adhesive. No one product is bulletproof, but new advances in adhesive technology are constantly in the works, and we are proud to offer the latest from our friends at

05/05/2017

This month's Boone Blast should be hitting your mailbox soon!

05/04/2017

It's at Boone, with a look back at the man who started it all! We dearly miss Bob Boone, Sr. and continue to live out his vision of providing the best service to our customers. Here he is during the first months of the business, trying to look busy at the computer when he really just wanted to be out meeting customers and loading trucks.

05/01/2017

New post up on the Boone Blog today: Why is it important not to rely on thinset in place of a leveler?

Proper preparation of the surface is a crucial factor in achieving a solid bond between the subfloor and tile. It can be tempting to take a

04/17/2017

Looking for an installation solution to the new super-format tiles your customers are requesting? Check out the latest specialty mortar from ARDEX Americas!

, large panels that push the boundaries of tile design and create new installation challenges. How do you take a tile larger than a person and attach it to the wall without fear?

04/11/2017

We're a day behind schedule, but the blog is still going! This week's post just went up and it's all about carpet pad. Check it out:

We all know that hard surface flooring, be it wood, laminate, tile or solid vinyl, has taken over the home in a big way. Homeowners are putting less and less carpet in their living space, but rare is the family that doesn't want a soft floor in their bedroom.