Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, recently launched 170.5 Sound & Crack Isolation Mat, a high-performance acoustical underlayment system that muffles impact noises through ceramic tiles, stone and other hard surfacing materials. The 170.5 Sound & Crack Isolation Mat is a Greenguard-certified, 5-millimeter-thick rubberized membrane comprised of 88.5% post-consumer recycled materials that helps prevent the transmission of substrate cracks of up to ¹/₈ inch (3 millimeters) from transferring to the finished floor. It is also equipped with anti-microbial technology for added peace of mind both during and after the installation process.

2020 marks the 40th anniversary of arguably one of the greatest sci-fi films of all time: Star Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes Back. Homages range from the small and subtle to the outrageous. For one homeowner in Sacramento, CA, a private display of respect to his favorite series in a themed home office is just what the Jedi ordered.

Transformed into vibrant patterns, cement tiles were made to dazzle with latest design collaboration called Pietta Donovan by Walker Zanger.

SUPERCAP SC650-MC is a self-leveling concrete topping with a polishable salt and pepper medium-coarse aggregate that produces a durable, aesthetically pleasing floor.

The Slag Cement Association (SCA) recently announced the launch of its redesigned, mobile-friendly website.

The competition is a joint event sponsored by the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers and the International Masonry Institute.

For the master bath of an upscale San Francisco, CA home, the design uses an innovative application of Carrara marble to create a visual centerpiece for the space.

There are numerous bonding mortars available on the market today. Although each has its own characteristics, their main purpose is to bond stone to an acceptable substrate. There have been so many advances in bonding mortars, it has become confusing trying to decide which mortar is right for a specific job.