In the late 15th century, under the Ottoman Empire, craftsmen of İznik created their own rendition of ceramic tile by replacing the traditional clay used with quartz. The innovative technique produced a bright white base, which made the four traditional colors found in İznik pieces.

For this edition, we sat down with Jeremy Waldorf, owner of Legacy Floors L.L.C. in Howell, MI, who assumed the role of regional business manager at HPS Schönox in May of this year.

Summer is in full effect. Warmer weather is bringing smiles to everyone's faces, much-needed vacations are finally being taken, and spontaneous late nights are becoming the new normal. Aside from endless ice cream and poolside memories, what is there not to love about this time of year?

For many years, Coverings has been known as the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in America, and deservedly so. Each year, the event draws in thousands of visitors and exhibitors, which showcase some of their latest and greatest innovations.

For this edition, we sat down with Zak Pyle, who owns THP LLC in Plymouth, MI

Balfegó is the surname of a family from a small town on the Catalan coast, who for five generations, have fished red tuna in the Mediterranean. Today, Balfegó is one of the largest international producers of red tuna, and is highly regarded by the world’s most famous chefs.

For this edition, we sat down with Martin Brookes, founder of Heritage Marble & Tile, Inc. in Mill Valley, CA, a National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) Five Star Contractor.

Five years ago when I began working at TILE Magazine, I remember one of the first articles I edited, which focused on “thin porcelain tile” (TPT) and “thin porcelain tile panels” (TPTP).

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