Dale Kempster, director of the International Technical Network, North America for Schulter Systems, discusses the importance of understanding slip and fall incidents.

Check out my interview in this month’s Contractor Spotlight with That Tile Chick, Schannon Yodice.  She shares her personal experience about her complete life change, as well as what drives her to be the best at what she does.

Brett Mauney, technical sales manager at Merkrete discusses proper installation techniques for mosaic applications.

Scott Conwell, FAIA, FCSI, CDT, LEED AP of the International Masonry Institute outlines grout joint alignment vs. grount joint uniformity.

When it comes to shower installation and waterproofing, taking shortcuts can lead to disastrous results, especially when a floor is not properly sloped and/or a waterproofing membrane is carelessly installed. Professionals should know all the ins and outs of waterproofing, including what not to do.

Moisture control is one of the more misunderstood, cost-effective and often neglected disciplines in the flooring trade. Experience has shown the disastrous effects of not following the recommended steps to abate high moisture prior to flooring installations.

Whether your tile installations trend more toward commercial projects or residential, there’s no escaping the need to waterproof a lot of them. Showers, steam rooms, balconies, fountains -- any project that demands water be retained or guided toward drainage -- requires adequate waterproofing beneath the tile. 

Discover the latest trends in tile, design and manufacturing.

Browse through a selection of new waterproofing and moisture control products.

In this edition, we sat down with Ryan Fasan, co-founder of Crest Craftsmen and Tile of Spain consultant.