With an extensive educational program, product demonstrations on the show floor and a lineup of displays from numerous manufacturers from the tile and flooring industries, plans are secured to make the 2018 edition of The International Surface Event successful.
The Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, will once again host The International Surface Event (TISE), including more than 800 exhibitors. The show is scheduled to be held from Tuesday, January 30 to Thursday, February 1, 2018, with the educational program beginning on Monday, January 29. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on January 30 and 31, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on February 1. The educational sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on January 29 and between 8 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. on January 30 and 31. Registration will be open from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on January 28, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on January 29, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on January 30 and 31, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on February 1.
The annual trade exhibition, comprising Tile Expo, Surfaces and StonExpo/Marmomac, is the industry marketplace for tile, stone and floorcovering industry professionals.
Throughout the four-day event, visitors will have the opportunity to view displays of the newest products, witness hands-on demonstrations, talk with key manufacturers and industry suppliers, as well as participating in educational and networking opportunities.
The International Surface Event (TISE) 2018 is scheduled at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, from Tuesday, January 30 to Thursday, February 1, with the educational program beginning Monday, January 29.
TISE 2018 Educational Sessions
Monday, January 29, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
MN02 - Top 10 Care & Maintenance Tips for Stone and Tile
Presenter: Rod Sigman, Business Development Manager, Technical Installation & Care Systems at Custom Building Products
Location: Islander B
This talk will focus on 10 of the most common mistakes and misunderstandings that are associated with sealers and maintenance programs. Lack of understanding and knowledge with regard to the use of sealers and cleaners is a daily problem that can have serious consequences. An easy-to-understand format will help attendees learn how to make the right choices for their customers and ensure a profitable and successful outcome.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the need and benefit to sealing stone and some porcelain tiles.
- Learn how to avoid common pitfalls selling sealers and cleaners and how to increase your sales and profits.
- Learn what cleaners to avoid and what ones to use or sell and why.
- Understand the differences between alkalines, acids and solvents and how to use or sell them for the right applications.
Credits: 0
Monday, January 29, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
MN03 - On Trial for Moisture-Related Flooring Failures II
Presenters: Peter Craig, Concrete Floor Consultant at Concrete Constructives; Scott Tarr, President at North Starr Concrete Consulting; Jon Namba, President at Namba Services; Sim Crisler, Owner/President/Executive Management at LGM and Associates; Lewis G. Migliore, President at LGM and Associates Technical Flooring Services
Location: Islander C
In an entertaining seminar format attendees will not only learn what leads to flooring failures and who is responsible, but they will do so through a simulated courtroom experience complete with judge, jury, attorneys’ and expert witnesses.
Learning Outcomes:
- Where does moisture that leads to flooring problems come from?
- Whose responsibility it is to prevent a slab moisture problem?
- How is slab curling is a two-faced problem?
- How to properly test moisture in a concrete floor slab?
- How to mitigate a moisture-related problem before it occurs?
Credits: 0
Monday, January 29, 10:50 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
MN06 - Can OSHA Compliance Really Save You Money?
Presenter: Stephen Rodgers, Program Coordinator at OSHA NV - Safety Consultation and Training Section
Location: Islander A
If you can save thousands of dollars in consultation fees while avoiding OSHA penalties why wouldn’t you? The OSHA consultation program can offer owners such benefits. Part two of this session will demonstrate a study from a facility with enforced safety policies, and representatives will demonstrate how the company has profited from their excellent safety program. A must-attend session if safety and increased profit is a priority in your business.
Credits: 0
Monday, January 29, 10:50 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
MN10 - Color Narratives - Future Savvy
Presenter: Mark Woodman, Past President, Color Marketing Group; Owner, Mark Woodman Design+Color
Location: Islander H
Become “Future Savvy” with color.
Colors inspired, narratives revealed, directions determined. Join Mark to discover the macro trends of the “what’s and whys” of emerging color, design and pattern. You can introduce them into your design world ahead of their emergence in the marketplace. You’ll embark on a journey as he shares international influences filtered through his studied and discerning expertise.
Color, texture and pattern directions arise from a myriad of stories — and from cosmetics to transportation, cuisine to technology, you’ll get a preview glimpse of what’s up for design and decoration and how it will emerge in residential and commercial spaces.
With conversation and interaction, visuals and video, immerse yourself in the stories of “Color Narratives.”
Learning Objectives:
- Gain insight to the forecasting processes.
- Learn key directions in color and design.
- Understand the drivers and inspirations to establish new directions.
- Apply the narratives to your designs and client interactions.
Credits: IDCEC: 0.1 CEU General; AIA CES Approval 1 LU
Monday, January 29, 12:20 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
MN11 - How Flat is Flat? Surface Preparation for Installation
Presenter: Jim Whitfield, Technical Services Manager at Mapei Corp.
Location: Islander A
As the size of tile increases, the importance of starting with a flat substrate also increases. This session will look at the methods, materials and tools required to address surface flatness. Many of these methods and materials will be quite familiar to installers of resilient, wood and carpet flooring, but may be new or less familiar to installers who have traditionally worked with tile.
Credits: 0
Monday, January 29, 12:20 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
MN12 - What’s New in Flooring Materials - The Dos & Don’ts
Presenter: Lewis G. Migliore, President at LGM and Associates Technical Flooring Services
Location: Islander B
New flooring materials and ancillary products are being introduced to the marketplace on a daily basis. There’s so much coming and so fast that it’s impossible to keep up with the new materials on the market. From luxury vinyl tile and plank, WPC products, underlayments, adhesives and moisture mitigating materials that overwhelm the mind. Learn about the dos and don’ts of these products, what you will need to know in order to use them correctly and to keep trouble at bay. This is the one objective for this session, an independent and unbiased source of information.
Credits: 0
Monday, January 29, 1:40 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.
MN17 - Do I Need a High Performance Tile Setting
Presenter: Steve Taylor, Director of Architecture and Technical Marketing at Custom Building Products
Location: Islander B
Do you need a high-performance tile setting mortar or can you value engineer the project with a lesser product? In the past several years, high-performance dry-set mortars were introduced to the market with higher polymer content and higher bond strength. The many changes in tile types, construction techniques and increased use of ceramic tile have necessitated the need for mortars that function in situations that a traditional mortar would otherwise fail. In this presentation, attendees will review the definitions of standard and high-performance mortars and what makes them different. Discussion will extend to the changes in the construction and ceramic tile industry that justify higher performance mortars.
Credits: 0
Monday, January 29, 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
MN22 - Tiling the Great Outdoors
Presenter: Mike Granatowski, National Manager, Architectural and Commercial Sales at Mapei Corp.
Location: Islander B
Exterior installation of tile is a time honored tradition and a possible source of headaches when installations don’t address the key elements. Water, in the form of rain, snow and water vapor, is a perennial challenge. Swings in temperature can expose the weaknesses of tile and installation products. Exposure to sun, wind and environmental contaminants can also pose issues. This presentation will address the key considerations when designing and installing exterior tile installations.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn industry recommendations for exterior tiling systems.
- Understand primary and secondary waterproofing and the products used to achieve both.
- Discover the shrinkage inherent in tile, mortars, grouts and sealants.
- See examples of successful installations in challenging environments.
Credits: 0
Tuesday, January 30, 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
TU02 - The Importance of An Effective Cleaning and Maintenance Program for Ceramic Tile Installations
Presenters: Joseph Salvo, Vice President at Miracle Sealants Company; Rod Sigman, Business Development Manager, Technical Installation & Care Systems at Custom Building Products; Bart Bettiga, Assistant Executive Director at National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA); Marcella Prado, Laticrete National Sales Manager at Laticrete International Inc.
Location: Islander B
With thousands of stones to choose from in today’s market, understanding the differences and details to ensure a successful cleaning and maintenance is more critical than ever in today’s competitive environment. This open-forum with representatives from Laticrete, Miracle Sealants and Custom Building Products will share their best care and maintenance program for ceramic tile installation. Ideal session for new to intermediate professionals keen to avoid common pitfalls and failures while improving customer satisfaction and improve your bottom line. Moderated by Bart Bettiga from NTCA.
Credits: 0
Tuesday, January 30, 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
TU03 - Sound Ratings & Acoustic Panel: A Look at Risk Mitigation
Presenters: Jon Namba, President at Namba Services; Brett Miller, Director of Certification & Training at National Wood Flooring Association; Roy Reichow, President at National Wood Floor Consultants, Inc.
Location: Islander C
What exactly do IIC and STC sound ratings mean and are they really important? With the growing number of condominiums, it is important to understand what these ratings mean as they relate to flooring selection. This also applies to any floor covering change-out in existing condominiums. How to utilize proper sound control/attenuation systems to be in compliance with Home Owner Association (HOA) requirements or building codes is vital in the design-build stages of projects. Non-compliance can be extremely costly for all parties involved and often involves litigation.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the difference of IIC/STC sound ratings and what they mean to you.
- Discover installation practices you need to have in place to avoid sound amplification. You will better understand sheet underlayment sound products and adhesives with their performance differences.
- Gain knowledge of the leading causes of sound transmittal.
- Familiarize yourself with individual HOA documents to avoid future problems and expense down the road.
Credits: 0
Tuesday, January 30, 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
TU04 - Navigating Claims: It’s Not Always Your Fault
Presenter: Jeffrey King, Partner at JKing Esq.
Location: Islander G
If you install floors, you will inevitably have complaints. Some will be legitimate; some will be buyer’s remorse; some will be product/material defects; some may be the construction conditions. Others will be design deficiencies; there may be specification problems; and some may actually be installation defects. The fact is that the retailer and installer will be blamed for all of them. This session will provide the basic information needed to understand your obligations and suggest practical steps every retailer and installer needs to take to minimize its risk of being held liable for flooring defect claims.
Credits: 0
Tuesday, January 30, 9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
TRBK - Trends Breakfast: The Latest in Flooring Trends
Presenter: Suzanne Winn, Carpet Distributors
Location: Islander F
For the second year, our resident design expert and retailer, Suzanne Winn, has hand selected companies with the hottest trends and to preview what’s forecasted for showrooms in 2018. Don’t miss this unique and fashionable display of floor coverings like you have never seen before. View the beauty, design philosophy, contemporary role of color, texture, finishes and other relevant trends in floor coverings. Come join us at the start of your buying experience in a fashionable escape at the start of the New Year. A must-attend for designers and retailers.
Credits: IDCEC: 0.2 CEU General
Tuesday, January 30, 3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
TU12 - Gauged Porcelain Panels & Slabs (Part 1)
Presenters: Noah Chitty, Director of Technical Services at Crossville, Inc.; Dan Marvin, Director of Technical Services at Mapei Corp.
Location: Islander B
In 2017, standards for the product (ANSI A137.3) and installation (ANSI A108.19) were approved by the American National Standards Institute for the category of Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels and Slabs. These large porcelain tiles are big and beautiful but also come with some caveats in handling, installing and specifying.
Learning Objectives:
- Discover what is included in the product standards.
- Learn about handling and installing these panels with an eye on the language in the standard.
- Determine how to specify these panels correctly.
- Understand the many new places that tile is being used thanks to the larger and thinner formats.
This is Part 1 of a two-part series.
Credits: 0
Tuesday, January 30, 3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
TU13 - Modern Technologies: Making Mosaic Art Fit Your Space
Presenter: Ted Acworth, Owner/President/Executive Management at Artaic - Innovative Mosaic
Location: Islander C
Mosaics are considered “expensive and intensive.” In this workshop, you’ll rethink custom mosaic artwork. Modern technologies have made this medium more accessible and affordable. We’ll discuss the history of mosaic, terminology and advantages. Whether it’s modern (backlit/3-D), custom or traditional applications with patterns, automated mosaic manufacturing makes your art fit your space. We’ll review best patterns/designs for different spaces via case studies. The workshop includes hands-on designing of a mosaic utilizing advanced mosaic software (attendees download for free; bring your own device), an award to be presented for most creative design from the workshop, displayed during the remainder of the expo.
Credits: IDCEC: 0.2 CEU General; AIA CES Approved 1.5 LU
Wednesday, January 31, 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
WE02 - Gauged Porcelain Panels & Slabs (Part 2)
Presenters: Noah Chitty, Director of Technical Services at Crossville, Inc.; Dan Marvin, Director of Technical Services at MAPEI Corporation
Location: Islander B
In 2017, standards for the product (ANSI A137.3) and installation (ANSI A108.19) were approved by the American National Standards Institute for the category of Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels and Slabs. These large porcelain tiles are big and beautiful but also come with some caveats in handling, installing, and specifying.
Learning Objectives:
- See proper handling of Large Porcelain Panel Slabs.
- Learn proper techniques, tips, and tricks for cutting and moving.
- Understand how to apply mortar properly to tile and substrate.
- Have questions answered about any aspect of tile, installation, cutting, and handling.
This is Part 2 of a two-part series.
Credits: 0
Wednesday, January 31, 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
WE05 - Contractors, Retailers and Designers: Forging Partnership for Success
Presenter: Christopher Grubb, President and Founder at Arch-Interiors Design Group, Inc.
Location: Islander H
Many homeowners want to be do-it-yourself designers, but much can get lost in translation. This is especially true when dealing with detailed master bathrooms and kitchens. These projects contain dozens of surface details -- details that may easily be misunderstood when a client attempts to verbally describe their wants to the contractor.
Internationally acclaimed and award-winning interior designer, Christopher Grubb, explains how today’s industry professionals should build mutually beneficial relationships in order to implement unforgettable design experiences for the client. Having successfully cultivated relationships with contractors, Grubb explains how these solid working relationships provide many benefits to the overall project, often saving time, hassle, money, and even the contractor’s reputation.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how interior designers and contractors can work together with cohesion rather than competition.
- Discuss how to create seamless experiences for clients as well as increased success for their individual businesses.
- Understand the benefits of working with a designer, including shared experiences and product knowledge.
- Gain a better understanding of how developing such relationships can result in professional, profitable, and recurring success.
Credits: IDCEC: 0.2 CEU General
Wednesday, January 31, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
WE10 - Health & Wellness Design: A Conversation with Four Top Designers
Presenters: Christopher Grubb, President and Founder at Arch-Interiors Design Group, Inc.; Bea Pila, Owner at B Pila Design Studio; Angela Harris, Creative Director and Principal at TRIO Environments; Laura Muller, Co-Founder, Principal, Creative Director at Four Point Design Build, Inc.; Alex Bachrach, Publisher at Architectural Record
Location: Islander H
Now that sustainable design is the new norm, are you in need of a spark of inspiration? Are you applying design innovation to enhance the health and wellness for your clients? What are the effects and new standards for healthy buildings and wellness designs? Wellness can mean different things to different people -- increased productivity, happier lifestyle, enlightened space, longevity and cost control.
Hear from four top designers in a discussion about how they’re embracing “wellness” in their design and build projects. Learn about the factors in architectural and interior designs for contemporary and restored buildings. Explore different perspectives that address design strategies for implementing a new set of features including alternative surface and building materials, customer’s lifestyle, visual lighting and technology.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn from each designer their strategy, preparation and process behind achieving their creative vision.
- Discuss how they find the balance between functional beauty and sacred health and wellness in design.
- Discuss the effects and new standards for healthy buildings and wellness design.
- Learn about the factors in architectural and interior designs for contemporary and restored buildings.
Moderator: Alex Bachrach, publisher of Architectural Record magazine.
Credits: IDCEC: 0.1 CEU General
Wednesday, January 31, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
WE07 - Market Trends and New Material for Modern Design
Presenter: Fred L. Jackson, President at Estudio Group LLC
Location: Islander B
This seminar examines the market trends that affect the design professional in today’s competitive market. Three distinct generations are in the workforce and buying consumer products. This dynamic changes how your business targets Baby Boomers, Generation X and Millennials. Impacting the use of modern materials like new sintered, stone and porcelain in residential, commercial and hospitality construction.
Market trends encompassing contemporary design, green building and technology is covered, plus sustainable green building codes, recycling, re-purposing and reclaimed along with an update on current standards, Coverings, cork, leather, hardwoods and reclaimed materials are incorporated in projects to achieve sustainable standards. Technology, evidence-based design and life cycle is changing how buildings are planned and ultimately constructed using the art, science of engineered terrazzo, concrete and quartz.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the current trends and products that will affect your business.
- What are the three generations of consumers and the change modern design impacting products used like sintered surface, stone inlay and HD porcelain?
- How to identify the real green consumer and the products they buy recycled, reclaimed and improved air quality covering leather, cork and hardwood.
- How does technology and the EBD life cycle impact the art and science of engineered materials (terrazzo, concrete, recycled glass and quartz)?
Credits: IDCEC: 0.1 CEU General
Wednesday, January 31, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
WE09 - Why Every Floor Covering Wants to Be Like Wood?
Presenter: Brett Miller, Director of Certification & Training at National Wood Flooring Association
Location: Islander G
This discussion will review why the wood-look is in such demand and replicated by almost every other floor covering.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the history of wood floors.
- Discuss how wood is the only truly sustainable flooring option.
- Explore the Life Cycle Analysis of both engineered and solid wood flooring, and discuss what this means to you and your customers.
- Dispel the myths surrounding the harvesting of wood.
- Learn simple solutions to address any concerns selling a wood floor.
Challenge the audience to answer this simple question, “If the customer wants wood, why sell them an imitation?”
Credits: 0
Wednesday, January 31, 3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
WE12 - Ultra Thin, Ultra Light: What You Need to Know About Thin Porcelain Slabs
Presenters: Allyson Humphries, M S International, Inc.; David Pantaleo, M S International, Inc.
Location: Islander B
Thin porcelain slabs that differs from competing products in the marketplace and comes with specific set of characteristics and selling points.
Discussion Topics:
- What are large/thin porcelain tiles and how are they made?
- What are the technical characteristics of large/thin porcelain tiles and what are their advantages?
- What makes large/thin porcelain tiles “green” and a LEED resource?
- Why are tools, methods of installation and certified installers important in regard to large/thin porcelain tiles?
- What types of applications are possible for large/thin porcelain tiles?
Credits: IDCEC: 0.2 CEU General
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