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Monthly Archives: August, 2021
Trends, education and support for the planet, human health, and wellbeing
In this month’s A&D Corner, we explore a few things percolating in the industry concerning sustainability and wellness. This includes Daltile’s Green Building CEU...
Circling the drains – preparation and drain types
Way back in June, during the first major industry gathering at the TISE Expo in Las Vegas, Technical Trainer Robb Roderick presented a session...
Member Spotlight: Columbia River Tile & Stone, Inc.
When I was younger, I thought I had it all figured out, and it surely didn’t involve installing tile. It’s interesting to think about...
Jim Aaron, Executive Director of Floor Covering Education Foundation
Taking a leading role in solving the flooring installation crisis
Jim Aaron has over 35 years of experience in the flooring industry. With a background...
Bringing the old into a brand-new modern development
Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the City of Tampa is known as a major business hub and tourist attraction that boasts many well-known amusement...
Ceramic tile, mortar, and grout get green
Healthy building outlook for 2021 and beyond
Green building principles are rooted in environmental sustainability, and more recently in human wellness. Designers and specifiers are now...
Are you allowed to use pressure-treated lumber to build a bench or curb in a shower?
QUESTION
I’m looking for the spot in the Handbook that states that you are not allowed to use pressure-treated lumber to build a bench or...
Can I install tile on drywall for a kitchen backsplash?
QUESTION
I want to install ceramic tile on a kitchen backsplash. There is currently drywall where I want to install the tile, between the countertop...
Mold on grout
QUESTION
My shower floor doesn’t look like it did originally. The grout has different shades and looks like it is growing mold on the surface....
The GREEN issue
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – FERRIS BUELLER
Ceramic tile is one...