Will White is director of technical communications and training for Custom Building Products. In addition to creating and running the Custom Technical University, White is also a member of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and Materials & Methods Standards Association (MMSA). He is also a committee member of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Technical Focus: A Brief History of Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels

Over the last 20 years, large-format porcelain tiles have evolved significantly from when they were first developed

In the beginning, there was Thin Porcelain Panels. Between 2000 and 2001, Thin Porcelain Tile (TPT) was born. One version was created in 2001 by engineer, Franco Stefani, of the Systems Group, innovator of the ceramic industry.

Technical Focus: The Right Grout in the Right Place?

Filing a Construction Complaint is the last thing anyone involved wants to think about after completion of — or worse yet — during the project. As with all trade work, expectations and performance in workmanship and materials can be challenging and have different meanings for the different stakeholders of each job.

Technical Focus: The Magical Formula: Spray-Applied Waterproofing

In building, the magic happens when a safe, timely, durable and cost-effective project is delivered by the contractor. And, without a doubt, waterproofing when and where necessary is the most critical component of any finish construction assembly.

TechLevel™ WSF Fiber Reinforced Self Leveling-Underlayment

Technical Focus: Flatness Tolerances, Self-Leveling Underlayments and Radiant Uncoupling Mats

Will White

November 20, 2019

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Tile Magazine

2021 March

In this issue of TILE Magazine, we delve into all things bathroom-related, from innovative shower designs to the types of tiles and installation systems used to accent these integral spaces. Through various articles, learn more about how tile complements bathroom designs in both residential and commercial spaces, and check out our product showcase of the newest shower installation systems on the market. Also, don’t forget to read our technical focuses, which discuss the importance of shower installation systems, as well as critical points of ceramic tile design and installation in tiled shower assemblies.

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