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Documenting Architecture with Photos

Life of an Architect

We went through what seems like a ton of different options and while this is actually a long story to get where we are, the client basically went with the top mortar color. I took this picture because of the red steel pipe columns They are red because that’s the primer color that comes with the steel that keeps them from rusting.

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Medieval Flooring & Encaustic Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Come with us back in time to learn a few quick facts about medieval flooring, from stone to encaustic! Our knowledge of floors in medieval domestic buildings is primarily from excavated buildings or documents from the time. Do you see large, worn pieces of stone assembled together? Quick History of Tile in Medieval England.

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. Ceramic tile has a colorful history because of its global contributors, like delicate Delft blue and white tile from the Netherlands or bright and geometric tile from Morocco. Natural Stone.

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Laticrete featured on digital TV series

Floor Covering News

In the two new 10-part digital video series, “Idea House Build: Cottage on the Cape” and “Idea House Build: Farmhouse in Fairfield County,” viewers follow along with the construction crew as they document everything from the groundbreaking to the home transformation journey.

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Tarkett expands Acczent collection

Floor Covering News

The updated collection, which includes Acczent and Acczent Flourish heterogeneous sheet products, includes 12 new wood visuals and two new stone visuals, as well as an array of Ready-to-Ship products. Our best-selling colors are in stock and ready to ship,” said Murray.

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Queries and Quandaries: Stone Tile on Exterior Balcony

StoneDimensions

Q: We are installing stone tile on an exterior balcony. The amount of water that is experienced by the surface, the pitch of the surface slope, the permeability of the stone, and the permeability of the grout are all factors as to what amount of water penetrates the bed. The existing concrete deck is not sloped. Is this acceptable?

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Queries & Quandaries: Wire Anchors for Interior Stone Cladding

StoneDimensions

Q: I’ve been asked to review a shop drawing submission for interior stone cladding. I don’t like the idea of stacking the weight of the stone to the lower courses, I don’t like the difficulty encountered should a piece need to be replaced, and I’ve always struggled with understanding how they work.

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