Tile Magazine

2020 November/December

In this issue of TILE Magazine, we focus on sustainability. Through two detailed technical focuses, learn more about the importance of hygiene in any tile and stone installation. Marco Galliozzi of Fila Chemicals USA Corp. explains more about why cleaning and sealing tile and stone surfaces is important to ensuring the longevity of these materials, while Art Mintie, Sr. of Laticrete details the increasing demand of antimicrobials. Also be sure to check out the range of new tile collections that are available on the market in our detailed product showcase.

Technical Focus

Good Hygiene: What Does Sealing Have to Do with It?

Marco Galliozzi

November 24, 2020

No Comments

While cleaning is certainly key in maintaining good hygiene in the home, workplace and public areas, it is only the first step in fighting off infection, viruses and disease.

Technical Focus

The Increasing Demand of Antimicrobials

Arthur Mintie

November 24, 2020

No Comments

Laticrete recognized a major trend that has created a spark of demand in the tile and stone marketplace: the use of antimicrobials.

Emulating the Mountainscape

For the design of a high-end residence in Mexico, architects used stone-effect porcelain tiles from Emilgroup and Florim Ceramiche to mimic the topography of the surrounding mountains, resulting in a truly one-of-a-kind design

Heather Fiore

November 23, 2020

No Comments

Nestled in a picturesque valley in Monterrey, Mexico, facing a golf course with expansive views of nearby mountains, M+B Residence Club de Golf la Herradura embodies luxury to the max.

Recreating Spain in New York

For Mercado Little Spain, located at 10 Hudson Yards in New York City, a variety of Spanish-made ceramic and porcelain tile from Vives Ceramica was used to create an atmosphere reminiscent of typical Spanish markets and plazas

Heather Fiore

November 23, 2020

No Comments

In downtown Manhattan, only a few blocks from the Lincoln Tunnel, is a development known as Hudson Yards.

Contractor Spotlight: Roberto Colonetti

November 20, 2020

No Comments

In this edition, we sat down with Roberto Colonetti, the renowned “porcelain artist” at European Ceramics in Perth, Western Australia.

Editorial

Wrapping Up 2020

Heather Fiore

November 20, 2020

No Comments

Last week, I had to pleasure of attending the very first virtual Total Solutions Plus. Despite all of the hurdles industry organizations and companies have been forced to overcome during the last eight months, I was impressed at the level of attention and detail that was put into each and every daily session.