COVER STORY:
LATICRETE sets healthy foundation for Albuquerque
hospital expansion
by Eric Carson

In the state of New Mexico it seems all roads, and even rivers, lead to Albuquerque. Located at the intersection of Interstate 25 and Interstate 40, New Mexico’s largest city is split in half by the Rio Grande as it makes its way to the Gulf of Mexico. Read More

MMSA Bulletin No. 6
Efflorescence - part I

Efflorescence is a crystalline deposit that sometimes appears on the surface of grout joints or tiles as a whitish powder or crust. Chemically, it is most commonly soluble salts from a Portland cement-based material. Read More

Keeping it Green
Fresh from the Surfaces show, Green initiatives were everywhere. Here are a few highlights.
by Lesley Goddin

At Surfaces, Daltile launched the GreenWorks program, an extension of parent company Mohawk’s initiative. The program conveys the brand’s dedication to reduce, reuse and recycle at every level to reduce its environmental impact. Read More

Are moisture vapor emissions harmful to ceramic and stone tile installations?
by Richard P. Goldberg AIA, CSI; Professional Consultants International, LLC and Robert Scavone Jr., Total Flooring Contractors, Inc.

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Profit Planning Survey 2008
Key to success for individual companies and the industry overall
by Bob Brown

Well it’s about that time again: time to take a look at how your company stacks up to others in the tile business. Soon you will be receiving the Profit Planning Survey -- a FREE benefit for contractor members only. Read More

Surfaces Scrapbook
by Lesley Goddin

NTCA was out in force at the Surfaces Expo, held January 29-February 1 at the Sands Convention Surfaces Expo at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas. It debuted a brand new 10x20 foot booth that created a high level of visibility and had plenty of room for audio visual presentations... Read More

Twenty years in business:
Welch Tile & Marble builds success with exceptional customer service, and industry service and involvement

“A quality company built by quality people.” That’s how Dan Welch, project coordinator and one of seven co-owners of Welch Tile & Marble of Kent City, describes his family-owned company. Now in its 20th year in business, Welch Tile is dedicated to serving every client in a professional, efficient and effective manner. Read More