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TILE July/August 2021 Technical Focus 2 slide 1. Photos courtesy of Laticrete
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Three Expert Tips to Successfully Install Tile for Your Outdoor Living Space

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Mitch Hawkins, director of technical services at Laticrete
July 9, 2021
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Building on last year’s momentum, not only have homeowners been utilizing their houses in more ways, but in new and different ways than before, which has caused a major ‘building boom.’ In particular, we have seen an outdoor living space trend remain on the rise as many homeowners who were sheltering in place developed a renewed interest in their backyard spaces to get year-round usage from their outdoor areas.
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TILE July/August 2021 Technical Focus 1 slide 1. Photos courtesy of IMI
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International Building Code Now Allows Ultra-Large Porcelain Tile Panels on Exteriors

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Scott Conwell, FAIA, FCSI, CDT, LEED AP
July 9, 2021
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One of the most exciting developments in the 2021 edition of the International Building Code (IBC) are the new opportunities to use large-format adhered porcelain tile and ultra-large-format tile panels on building exteriors. The new code language represents the first major update for porcelain tile since its introduction to the IBC in 2009.
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TILE July/August 2021 Pohlad Front Entrance. Photos courtesy of Native Tile & Ceramics

A Striking Entry Made of More Than 1,000 Tiles

More than 1,500 pieces of customized, handmade tile were used to adorn a grandiose arch at the entrance of an upscale residence in California, creating a one-of-a-kind design feature
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Heather Carter
July 8, 2021
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In 2015, founder and master artist at Native Tile & Ceramics in Torrance, CA, Diana Mausser, began working on a project with a homeowner in La Quinta, CA. She and her team created handmade tile for a small portion of the home’s entrance, which snowballed into an entirely new project five years later.
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TEC Enables Solid Subfloors to Support Fitness Club’s Design Concepts

June 8, 2021
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Giving a facility owner a positive outcome on new construction or a remodeling project requires trust-based relationships. Itasca, IL-based flooring contractor, Diverzify, has earned the trust of Chicago’s Midtown Athletic Clubs by providing reliable expertise and materials on floor construction and renovation projects over several decades.
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Embracing Today’s Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels

Adam Abell
June 8, 2021
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When discussing emerging markets and disruptive innovation, we find ourselves going to the news about FAANG (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google) or the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) countries. We think of technology companies, micro-chips, electric vehicles and space travel. We don’t normally associate this tip-of-the-spear innovation with one of the earliest materials developed by mankind -- tile products.
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Underlayment Guide

This guide lists the companies selling underlayment products, including their contact information, and lists of what each company has to offer.

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Tile Saws & Tooling Product Showcase

Check out this latest saw & tooling product showcase from TILE!

Date: May 1, 2017

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March/April 2017 Product Showcase

Check out this latest product showcase from TILE!

Date: March 1, 2017

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Coverings promotes National Tile Day

ORLANDO, FL -- Thursday, February 23, 2017 marks the first U.S. National Tile Day, declared by the Registrar at National Day Calendar to be observed annually every February 23. National Tile Day was originated by Coverings' PR agency to help raise awareness of the benefits and beauty tile offers consumers. This effort is a lead-up to the show's major "Why Tile" campaign, which will be announced at Coverings -- taking place from April 4 to 7, 2017 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The following is a glimpse of a few of the numerous tile displays that will be showcased during the international stone and tile exhibition.

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January/February 2017 Product Showcase

Check out this latest product showcase from TILE!

Date: January 1, 2017

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November/December 2016 Product Showcase

Check out this latest product showcase from TILE!

Date: November 1, 2016

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Crack Isolation Product Showcase

Check out this latest product showcase from TILE!

Date: June 30, 2016

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Coverings 2016 Product Round-up

Take a look at the latest products from Coverings 2016

Date: May 13, 2016

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Tile Saw Roundup

Take a look at the latest tile saw products!

Date: May 13, 2016

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2016 Grout Product Showcase

Showcasing grouts from Ardex, Bostik, Custom Building Products, Laticrete, Mapei, and Merkrete.

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