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COVER STORY:
Tile Artisans and Laticrete
usher Chicago Swissôtel into the new millennium

When it came time for the four-star Swissôtel in downtown Chicago to remodel the swimming pool area on the 42nd floor, it aimed to bring the pool space into the new millennium.
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3RD ANNUAL TILELETTER AWARDS
Honorable mention and special recognition winners
by Lesley Goddin

This is our third installment honoring the Third Annual TileLetter Awards winners, announced at Coverings 2006. Read More

Essential water management in exterior tile installations
by Sean Gerolimatos,
Schluter Systems LP

Ceramic and stone tiles are ideal surface coverings for exterior applications, despite the perception that installing these materials outdoors is risky.
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Quarry Tile: The natural choice for outdoor applications
by Ron Williamson, Ironrock / Metropolitan Ceramics

When it comes to choosing the right ceramic tile for an outdoor application, many factors need to be considered beyond the obvious aesthetic requirements. Read More

TOTAL SOLUTIONS 2006
Las Vegas Hilton – September 14-16

Join us at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, for Total Solutions 2006. We'll be bringing you top-notched business and technical sessions, tabletop event and three days of networking opportunities and as always, this event will be offered FREE to the industry.
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Jenkins Brick Company holds contractor appreciation night

Over one hundred customers attended a fun and informative Appreciation Night hosted by Jenkins Brick Company of Birmingham on April 25. Read More

Columns


TILE OF SPAIN

Anchoring systems for
ceramic tile ventilated facades

Europeans have long understood the benefits of ceramic tile ventilated facades: enhancing a building's energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality and site sustainability. Now American designers are discovering their advantages, too. Read More


CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY

Italian tile trend report part 2:
Summer 2006

This month continues a report on the high-style trends that Italian tile manufacturers brought to Coverings in April. Missed part one? Check the June issue of TileLetter. Read More

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