installation techniques

Case Study

A Solution to Restoring a Travertine Facade

Merkrete Pro Epoxy met the challenge to restore the travertine façade of the Neuces County Courthouse in Corpus Christi, TX

Phillip Hall

November 25, 2022

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When the $6.7 million restoration project was announced in February 2021, Richter Architects were determined to bring the courthouse back to its original glory.

Natural stone in the Caribbean

Humidity and sea air are two factors to take into consideration when choosing a natural stone variety for resorts and residences in the Caribbean

Matt Kreitman

May 11, 2020

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Across the Caribbean, architects and developers are moving away from the traditional and locally quarried stone materials they have used in the past. Instead, they are taking advantage of the increasing competitiveness and global availability of much higher-grade stone materials.

A Case of tile and error

With tile formats continuing to increase, it is critical to choose a spacing + leveling system that will ensure a successful installation

Katie Kraus

April 12, 2020

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One of the curses of being in the tile industry is being able to spot that one tile in a set that is misaligned or not level. In my 20-year-old main master bath, which someday I’ll get to fixing, I have a tile at eye level with a lippage problem that haunts me every morning — and it’s only 12 x 12 inches!

One-on-one with Integra Adhesives

Jason Kamery

October 14, 2019

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Stone World had the opportunity to talk with Integra Adhesives about all things adhesives including chemical make-up, the difference in the various types offered, and how technological characteristics of these products have evolved in recent years

Lippage control systems– a toy or a tool for tiling?

Helping to understand the tile installer’s perspective on lippage and how it can be mitigated

September 18, 2019

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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?

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

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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.