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Monthly Archives: July, 2022
The Tile Studio
Doylestown contractor touts skills, longevity and training young workforce
Back in May, when I was in Doylestown, Pa., for TileFest ’22 at the TileWorks of...
Reinvention at the resort
Merkrete and Reptile, Inc. modernize Anaheim Sheraton
The Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort changed ownership in December 2019. Taconic Capital recognized the value...
Knowing killer contract clauses and legal strategies for getting paid
Contractually speaking, subcontractors and specialty trade contractors, including tile contractors, generally assume the greatest risk and reap the smallest rewards of all participants in...
Best practices for fully vitrified tile (FVT)
QUESTION
We are currently looking for work, as the one project we had that was supposed to start this week or next has been delayed...
Contribute to training the next generation of skilled tile setters
The NTCA Apprenticeship Program
Like many other industries, the tile industry is experiencing a shortage of skilled workers. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the long-standing...
Starting each day with a positive mindset can set the tone for happiness
We’re all familiar with paranoia – thinking everyone is out to get us. Sometimes it’s easy to slip into that line of thinking, especially...
Take tile outside
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Daltile’s Xteriors program is a collection of products designed for gracious outdoor living. These products for outdoor floors, walls, countertops, pools,...
Overview of polymer-modified mortars
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Different Mortar Types
With all the different mortars out there, it can be confusing to understand all your options. Types of mortar...