Helping to understand the tile installer’s perspective on lippage and how it can be mitigated
September 18, 2019
A novice to tile work looking at a new tile installation today might comment, “When did LEGO* pieces start being used to install tile?" Yet we see these little plastic devices being used more frequently for porcelain and stone tile installations. What are they and why are they important for our industry?
For Cheryl Underwood, creating fresh, inspiring spaces that bring her clients’ visions to life is at the heart of her passion for remodeling and design. The California-based designer is known for her sophisticated minimalism in her residential and commercial designs.
When working in a busy mall at night, the tile installer’s goal was to eliminate dust – making for a more environmentally friendly environment for its tenants
With nearly a million square feet of enclosed retail space, The Shops at South Town in Sandy, UT, is one of the state’s largest malls. Ownership at the shopping center has made a significant investment to renovate the property, including over 100,000 square feet of striking, large-format porcelain tile in the main concourses on both levels.
Over the last several decades, the types of grout and mortar products available on the market have drastically changed, offering consumers and professionals more choices for specified projects
Generally viewed, grouts and mortars are enormously overlooked compared to their more colorful ceramic tile, stone and glass tile counterparts. With the advancement in tile manufacturing, there has been the introduction of more composition types and larger sizes.
Top leaders in the stone and tile industries came together to exhibit their newest innovations at the international stone and tile exhibition which was held this year in Orlando, FL.