Articles Tagged with ''installation techniques''

Reviving the stonework of a Philadelphia landmark

The Carrara marble in the members’ shower area of the historic Racquet Club of Philadelphia was repaired and replaced to bring back its original grandeur

Jennifer Richinelli

April 15, 2019

Once a lavish Turkish bath, the members’ shower area at the historic Racquet Club of Philadelphia had lost its luster. The building itself, which was designed by Horace Trumbauer and constructed in 1906, sits in Center City and is well known for its multiple levels of activity areas.

Indiana Limestone Supports Good Construction Practices

January 30, 2018

Newly announced information from the Indiana Limestone contributes to good construction practices when installing the company's natural stone.

Scott Carothers

January 19, 2017

Many projects today call for ever-increasing tile sizes, many of which are rectangular shapes such as 12" x 24", 18" x 36", 24" x 48" and larger, creating difficulties for the installer when bonding the tile to the substrate.

CTEF Tile Tip: There Should Not Be Any Broken Ceramic Tile

Scott Carothers

May 16, 2016

Thin set and the new large and heavy tile mortars serve several functions within a tile assembly.

Scott Carothers

October 1, 2015

The topic of spot bonding floor tile was covered in CTEF Tile Tip about a year ago, and one would think the installers that utilize this technique would heed the warning and stop installing tile in this way. Unfortunately, that has not happened.

North Carolina Stone Summit

You’ve probably heard a lot lately about how to calculate the profit for each job you produce. You likely have production benchmarks based on square footage since it’s the most common production metric in the industry. Come learn how focusing on these metrics can hurt your profitability and what to do about it.

Washington Stone Summit

Join us for "Taking Your Organization to the Next Level," a session dedicated to transforming your business practices. Discover strategies for setting clear agendas, encouraging participation, and driving actionable outcomes. Learn how to foster collaboration and communication, ensuring that every meeting enhances productivity and contributes to your business goals.

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Articles Tagged with ''installation techniques''

Reviving the stonework of a Philadelphia landmark

Indiana Limestone Supports Good Construction Practices

CTEF Tile Tip: The Right Coverage Under Large-Format Wall Tile

CTEF Tile Tip: There Should Not Be Any Broken Ceramic Tile

CTEF Tile Tip: Spot Bonding Tile Problems, Again and Again

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