ALEXANDRIA, VA -- A designer's vision for using stone and tile in a project is only as good as the installer's workmanship. That industry axiom will be well illustrated during Coverings 2011, which will be held from March 14 to 17 at The Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, with the presentation of the Installation Design Showcase. A combined live-action demonstration and exhibit, the Showcase will feature conceptual bath vignettes by three leading designers, and their creations will take shape in full view of Coverings attendees as some of the most experienced tile contractors working today apply their skills to the installation. The National Tile Contractors Association, a Coverings co-sponsor, helped to spearhead this initiative, which is in its second year, and several of its members who are Five Star Recognition status are participating. The build begins a few days ahead of the official opening of the show, and will be completed by end of day Tuesday, March 15. The exhibit will remain through the show's close.
Now in its second day, there is a buzz in the halls at Cevisama in Valencia, Spain. The seemingly endless displays of tile are attracting a large number of visitors. It appears traffic has even picked up from the opening day, and exhibitor presence is up 5 percent over last year, reports Tile of Spain.
Cevisama -- the Ceramic, Natural Stone and Bath Equipment Show held annually in Valecia, Spain -- opened its doors today and will run through Friday, February 11th. The 2011 edition includes thousands of exhibitors who have vivid diplays of new product introductions.
An American Institute of Architects continuing education event gives architects a first-hand look at the stone-production process -- from quarrying to fabrication to installation.
SEAL BEACH,
CA -- Adding to its successful
grout line, Custom® Building Products has introduced its new Commercial
Silicone Caulk, which is available in 18 popular grout colors as well as clear.
Custom's Commercial 100% Silicone Caulk was developed for use as a caulk in
coves, corners and changes in plane with interior, exterior or submerged
applications. Unlike many other brands, Custom's new caulk also meets the
requirements for a movement joint sealant -- ensuring a seamless tile or stone
installation without a change of color in grout joints, reports the
manufacturer.
NEW YORK,
NY -- Placing the Italian tile
industry's commitment to sustainable architecture in the public spotlight,
Ceramic Tiles of Italy will be a prominent contributor to this year's Green
Builder ReVISION House. Presented during the International Builder's Show from January
12 to 15, 2011 in a private Orlando, FL,
residence, the project will showcase green building materials in a complete
retrofit renovation led by interior designer Patricia Gaylor. Sponsored by the
Italian Trade Commission, Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of
Ceramics) and the Italian Ministry of Economic Development, the house will be
filled with sustainable ceramic tile from Italy's leading manufacturers,
including Casa Dolce Casa, Emilceramica, Floorgres, Cooperativa Ceramica Imola,
Marazzi, Ragno, Refin and Trend, as well as grouting and adhesives from Mapei.
VALENCIA, SPAIN -- In November, Tile of Spain launched the
second edition of the "Reign in Spain" A&D Tour campaign to
select four architects and designers to participate in its annual trip to Spain
to learn about Spanish tile. Over the course of the month, Tile of Spain
received more than 70 quality applications from firms large and small in all
regions of the country -- a 60% higher return over last year. After much
determination, the four winners were announced. They include: Bob Borson,
an Associate Principal and architect at Bernbaum Magadini Architects in Dallas,
TX; Andie
Day, an award-winning interior designer who owns a boutique
studio in Boston's North End; Scott Knudson, Vice President of
Design for Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners, which has offices in
Washington, DC, and Gaithersburg, MD; and Lira Luis, a global American
architect specializing in organic architecture.
HOUSTON, TX -- Laticrete, a global leader in the
manufacturing of innovative systems for the installation of tile and stone, has
donated its flagship grout product, Laticrete® SpectraLOCK®
PRO Grout to Mosaico-Houston artists for projects the group will submit to the Seventh
Annual Empty Bowls Houston fundraiser in support of the mission of the Houston
Food Bank. Artists across various mediums design, create and submit empty bowls
as a symbol to remind us of how many among us go without proper nutrition and
healthy meals each day. At the annual event hosted by the Houston
Center for Contemporary Craft, the
bowls are sold and the funds raised are used to provide nutritious meals for
the less fortunate in the Houston
area.
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL -- Getting the right
answer quickly and easily can mean the difference between winning and losing a
project for contractors and architects in today's construction environment. Mapei,
a leading manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and other chemical products for
the building industry, has retooled its U.S. Web site, www.mapei.us, to meet
the needs of this increasingly technically savvy audience. The recent launch
highlights the results of careful listening to the needs of customers combined
with state-of-the art Web design, reports the company.
This past September, architect David Childs held an intimate Q & A session with members of the press attending the Cersaie 2010 exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings in Bologna, Italy.
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