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Technical Focus: A New Type of Electric Floor Heating System

October 13, 2020

Adding heat to a tile installation is getting easier and easier. Yet, there are still some issues these well-known heat systems have not solved.

Technical Focus: The Right Grout in the Right Place?

Will White

October 13, 2020

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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: Uncoupling Membranes for Electric Floor Heating Installations Under Tile

Julia Billen

October 13, 2020

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Dating back to the days of the Roman hypocausts, tile has always been the most commonly heated floor covering because of how inherently chilly tile floors can be and the room types where tile is often used (kitchens and bathrooms).

Installation Case Study: A Bronx Mural Tale

A mosaic mural entitled, “We Are The Bronx,” was created for Public School #46 in Bronx, NY, which highlights local plants, animals and insects

Heather Fiore

October 9, 2020

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Public School #46, otherwise known as The Edgar Allan Poe Literacy Development School, is located in Bronx, NY.

Product Showcase: Radiant Heating

October 8, 2020

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TILE Magazine showcases the latest innovations in radiant heating technology.

Technical Focus: A Supplemental Test Method for Crack Isolation Simulation

Chuck Fifelski

September 9, 2020

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Waterproofing and crack isolation membranes are widely used in the tile industry as part of substrate preparation prior to the installation of ceramic tiles or similar rigid materials. Membranes that deliver crack isolation performance are intended to maintain their integrity during movement of the substrate and thus prevent tile cracking.

Technical Focus: The Magical Formula: Spray-Applied Waterproofing

Will White

September 9, 2020

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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.

Product Showcase: Waterproofing/Sealers

September 8, 2020

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TILE Magazine showcases the latest innovations in waterproofing/sealing technology.

Product Showcase: Surface Prep

July 13, 2020

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outdoor mosaic mural at a private residence

Installation Case Study: Mosaic Art

Joseph & Sons Mosaic in Los Angeles, CA, produces some of the most unique mosaics on the West Coast, including this Italian-inspired landscape crafted for a local residence

Heather Fiore

July 10, 2020

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Joseph & Sons Mosaic in Los Angeles, CA, is a family business that has been creating mosaic art since the 1960s. One of the family’s most recent residential projects, designed by Jonathan Cohen, was an outdoor mosaic featuring a tree filled with birds, which was inspired by an Italian artist.

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2020 October

In this issue of TILE Magazine, we focus on mosaic tile designs and radiant heating. Through various installation case studies and project articles, learn how different types of mosaic tile add unique design touches to residential and commercial spaces. Also, be sure to check out our product showcase, which features the latest innovations in radiant heating technology, as well as our detailed technical focuses that cover the specifics of the evergrowing trend.

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