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Monthly Archives: September, 2021
Mud floors: tried and true
The “old school” tradition of mud setting tile can offer advantages in certain situations. Read on to find out what they are and when...
Member Spotlight: Warwick Tile
Overland Park, Kansas
Drue Hernandez, owner of Warwick Tile in Overland Park, Kans., is a combination of innovator and specialist. The company is strictly residential,...
Award-winning tile contractor turns tile challenges into accolades
Tarkus Tile
Mark Christensen is the owner of Tarkus Tile, specializing in high-end residential tile and stone installations in the Salt Lake City, Utah, area....
MAPEI’s Mapeheat brings Modern Age luxury to Jazz Age design
High among the mountains of North Carolina’s Highlands, the Skyline Lodge nestles among the pines like a cool run of jazz on a hot...
Beyond business
Industry members offer support and understanding for personal struggles
On the day I began pulling this story together, all-time great gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from...
Should cabinets be installed before or after tile?
QUESTION:
Is there a standard or rule that says when cabinets should be installed? Before or after tile?
ANSWER:
There are no tile industry standards detailing when...
It’s beginning to look a lot like…autumn
“Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising up every time we fall.” – Oliver Goldsmith
It’s beginning to look a lot like…autumn. Depending...
Why a water-resistant tile backer won’t waterproof your job
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A question often asked is, “Are all cement boards waterproof?” They’re not. Some are as of very recently, but most are water-resistant. So...
Select High-Flow Self-Leveling Underlayments to create super smooth surfaces
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For years, installers have counted on self-leveling underlayments (SLUs) to prepare subfloors for tile installations. Understanding different technologies can help you select the...