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 COVER STORY:
Maximizing ceramic tileinstallation with trim profiles
by Sean Gerolimatos and Lisa Schwartz, Schluter Systems
The development and proliferation of trim profiles has echoed two major shifts in the ceramic tile industry, including the transition from mud-set to thin-set installation and the change from multiple-fire to single-fire ceramic tile production techniques. Trim profiles are valuable tools for tile setters, with the benefits ranging from simply improving the aesthetics and durability of tile assemblies to making other tile assemblies possible. Read More
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 eating price increases results in serious indigestion
by Dr. Albert D. Bates, Profit Planning Group
Most NTCA members are facing continued increases in product costs. On a few items it is dramatic. For most items, though, supplier cost increases trickle in at a couple of percentage points here and there. Read More
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 Wood substrates:
The technical perspective
by Dave Gobis
Opinions as to what is required for satisfactory performance when installing tile and/or tile installation systems over wood substrates are as numerous as the different segments of the tile industry. Read More
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total solutions:
brings the best to you
by Lesley Goddin
Following is a partial preview of what’s on tap this fall at Total Solutions, set for October 11-13 at TradeWinds Resort, St. Pete Beach, Fla. Read More
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mmsa bulletin:
Waterproofing membrane and bedding systems over which ceramic and clay products can be installed
Waterproof membranes are available for use under both thin-bed and thick-bed installations. A ceramic tile installation does not necessarily constitute a waterproof barrier against water penetration. If the installation is required to be waterproof, the waterproofing must be planned. Read More
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 2007 Tileletter awards -
Award of Excellence and Recognition
by Lesley Goddin
Many TileLetter Awards competition entries were spectacular projects – even if they weren’t among the winners announced in April at Coverings. Here’s a sampling of some of other notable projects that were submitted for the competition. Read More
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 helping hands:
Oceanside Glasstile invites tile industry to take the LIVESTRONG Challenge
For the second year in a row, Oceanside Glasstile, will participate in the three Lance Armstrong Foundation’s (LAF) LIVESTRONG® Challenges in Philadelphia, Portland, Ore., and Austin. Read More
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 digital detailing:
a tile photo finish
by Tile of Spain
Digital printing is a process that has gone through many changes over the years. The manufacturers of tile everywhere are celebrating the improved, refined digital printing technology which allows for ultra realistic image reproduction on ceramic tile. Read More
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 tile setters:
Learn from a master and avoid disaster
by Bruce Boyers, courtesy of Felkers
Tile setting is indeed an exact science. Unfortunately, tile setters who don’t avail themselves of formal training though industry resources or at the hand of an experienced tile setter learn through trial-and-error – the kind that costs serious money in chipped, bowed, or otherwise wrongly-cut tiles.
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