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. 

 After the devastating flooding resulting from Hurricane Harvey, the clubhouse at Lakeside Country Club was demolished and rebuilt 7 feet higher than the original building.

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.

I know many people are looking forward to attending The International Surface Event (TISE), which is taking place from February 1 to 3 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

View some of the most popular grouts and mortars on the market.

With rising demand from industry stakeholders to improve our social impact and reduce construction’s negative effect on environmental health, building materials manufacturers have a unique role in providing sustainable solutions that both offer enhanced performance and create a better future.