November/December 2018 | TILE Magazine

In this issue of TILE, we take a look at the highlights from this year's Cersaie exhibition, hear about this month's featured product, explore works in radiant heat installations, and much more!

Cersaie: An evergrowing exhibition

The five-day tradeshow, which showcased the latest trends in ceramic and porcelain tile, welcomed more than 112,000 visitors this year

Heather Fiore

November 26, 2018

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Organized annually by BolognaFiere, Cersaie is known as the world's largest exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings. With more than 1.7 million square feet of exhibition space, the renowned tradeshow is held each year at the end of September in Bologna, Italy.

Colin Barber, owner of Colin Barber Tiling Contractors in London, England

Contractor Spotlight: Colin Barber

November 26, 2018

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For this edition, we sat down with Colin Barber, owner of Colin Barber Tiling Contractors in London, England. The company, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, is a current member of The Tile Association (TTA).

WarmlyYours Radiant Heat tile installation

Installation Case Study: Radiant heat revives residential bathroom

Utilizing an electric floor heating system in a bathroom over an unheated crawl space, a Michigan homeowner regained comfort and functionality

November 30, 2018

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After years of living with a cold bathroom located above an unheated crawl space, a homeowner in the Lansing, MI, area decided to make a change. Because her bathroom also was due for some updating, the homeowner opted for a full bathroom remodel, complete with heated floors and a curbless shower.

MAPEI Corporation: Building an Italian empire

Over the last 80 years, MAPEI Corporation has evolved from a small wall paint producer into a worldwide producer of adhesives, thinsets and sealants for buildings

Heather Fiore

November 30, 2018

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In 1937, Rodolfo Squinzi founded MAPEI as a small family business in Milan, Italy. Looking to fill a void in the local construction industry, Squinzi established the company with only three employees. He named it “Materiali ausiliari per l’edilizia e l’industria,” for which MAPEI is now the acronym.

Editoral

The end of a good year for the tile industry

Heather Fiore

November 26, 2018

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Over the last year, I have been fortunate to travel to many different countries around the world. During my travels, I’ve observed how much of an impact the tile industry has on different regions. It’s truly amazing to see how a manmade material such as tile can affect different ways of business and life.

Product Showcase: Radiant Heating

November 30, 2018

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The November/December 2018 issue product showcase lists products from the tile industry's biggest names in radiant heat flooring. The following is the complete list of all products featured this month. You can click on each collection to read more about them.

Featured Product: Arya by Ege Seramik

November 30, 2018

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Ege Seramik continues to have its finger on the pulse of design when it comes to tile manufacturing. The firm’s latest series, Arya, offers design flexibility for both wall and floor applications in an array of sizes, allowing for major graphic statements.