What were called “encaustic tiles” during the Victorian Era were originally called “inlaid tiles” during the medieval period. This term has now been in...
Mock-ups are great tools for managing customers’ expectations, which in turn can reduce risk and lead to successful installation. Today, we’ll define what a...
Subcontracts issued from the prime contractor (referred to as “contractor” in this article) contain very descriptive language regarding the change order process. The language...
Recently, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) hosted its Five Star Contractor Summer meeting in Nashville, Tenn. The meeting, sponsored by Daltile, and co-sponsored...
Handmade mosaic murals by Ruth Frances Greenberg required careful prep and attention to detail from Hawthorne Tile
Two challenging hand-made mosaic designs by Portland’s Ruth Frances...
Business Tip - September 2018
Failed tile installations are not only disappointments and inconveniences to owners, and very expensive problems to installers, both in terms...
QUESTION
My biggest question is regarding plane intersections, specifically a corner where two vertical walls meet inside a shower. I know that we should be...
