StoneDimensions

JUNE 3, 2015

The Dubai World Trade Centre was the setting for the first annual Middle East Stone Show where the MIA assisted with eight of the forty educational sessions. The Middle East Stone Show was launched to provide a much larger stone presence than was currently available at the Big 5 event. Workshop: Thin Veneer Stone Masterclass.

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StoneDimensions

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

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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Giotile

JANUARY 22, 2015

It has been forecasted that 24 percent of millennials plan to take more overnight trips in 2015 and this means hoteliers and designers must hone a millennial mindset. Understanding how millennials think and act is key to understanding how to design for them. Spaces should be designed so that the cell signals are not impeded.

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Cement Style

MAY 14, 2019

As part of its mission to create signature custom looks and unique design elements for hospitality and residential projects, Villa Lagoon Tile launches its new Cuban Collection, a set of authentic Cuban cement tile patterns and color combinations. LAS VEGAS, HD EXPO (May 15, 2019) ?

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 13, 2013

“The Kerabond T / Keralastic two-component mortar system provides superior bond strength, improved deflection characteristics and the ability to bond to porcelain tiles, plywood and other difficult-to-bond-to substrates,” said Brian Pistulka, Business Manager for the MAPEI Tile & Stone Installation Systems line. www.mapei.com.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. New Rapid-Setting Mortar from MAPEI. This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. www.mapei.com.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. That joinery is in the center of a table designed and built by my friend Kevin Fitzpatrick. I make it a point to keep an eye out for them though, and they tend to figure into my my photography when Im documenting farm life and local agriculture.

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StoneDimensions

JANUARY 19, 2015

There seems to be a recent attraction to quartzite products, and it appears that from a marketing perspective, numerous suppliers are trying to link the term “quartzite” to some products that aren’t truly quartzite to boost their market appeal. Some deposits of the stone occur in layers only ?"

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StoneDimensions

JANUARY 19, 2015

I had the privilege of going to Spain in November to witness the MIA receive a Macael Award, as well as learn more about the local stone market in the Macael region. As a global stone industry, it goes without saying that stone expectations can be more readily agreed upon when the same technical documents are used/referenced.

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StoneDimensions

AUGUST 19, 2014

This one day course is designed to give companies interested in Accreditation the opportunity to learn about the application process, participate in a review of the exam material and to take the accreditation exam. accreditation press release'

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

CUSTOM recently spoke with Roger Leasure, president of Northern California Tile & Stone (NCTS) in Sacramento, Calif. NCTS is a Certified 5-Star Tile Contractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. and incorporate soft movement joints into the design accordingly.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

CUSTOM recently spoke with Roger Leasure, president of Northern California Tile & Stone (NCTS) in Sacramento, Calif. NCTS is a Certified 5-Star Tile Contractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. and incorporate soft movement joints into the design accordingly.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Home / Interior Design / Considering white marble counter tops? Since marble is a natural product, it is going to evolve and change over time and with use no matter how much you baby it. Marble is a calcium-rich stone, porous, has relatively low abrasion resistance,and is susceptible to expansion and contraction.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 15, 2016

I originally introduced this project to everyone in a post I wrote called “ Sketching during Schematic Design ” that I wrote back in November 2014. That post showed the process of going from initial concept to a finished schematic design plan that I would ultimately show the clients. BOOM* More flashing.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer construction solutions for the building industry, has contributed multiple products to the digital television series “Idea House Build,” a show by “This Old House” that inspires homeowners with new ideas and innovative products.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 18, 2014

If you can’t look at a building like this and appreciate the design and the effort and craftsmanship that went into it, I don’t have anything further to say. You could stick you finger the hole and wiggle it around because the stone is only 2 inches thick at that point. Stone structure with steel framing as back-up.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 28, 2019

The project (shown in the above image) was originally designed by the office of Robert A.M. I would like to go on the record, before I go any further, and tell you that this house is designed to within an inch of its life and the architectural drawings that Stern’s office prepared are substantial.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

They include stone carving, brick work, stucco and tile panels. Using an intricate method of manufacturing, design and the type of materials used in the four methods mentioned above, the methods have evolved as a result of natural factors, economical and political effects.” backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 23, 2013

I love that I have these documents, and I don’t think that having these in email form would allow the stories to contain the same sort of power. Learning is certainly a great by-product of the experience, but so is growing up. Halo Stone Designs This is awesome Bob. Thanks for sharing! of Texas students.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 26, 2014

Home / Kitchen / Talking Kitchen Trends with Matthew Quinn Talking Kitchen Trends with Matthew Quinn Bob Borson — May 27, 2014 — 12 Comments The latest stop on my great kitchen adventure was in Atlanta, Georgia – where I was able to go hear kitchen design expert Matthew Quinn give a lecture on regional design trends.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 27, 2018

Traditionally, ranch home design blends into a California landscape. Image: Zias Building Design & Documentation History of ranch homes The inspiration for ranch-style homes as we know them today can be traced back to North American Spanish Colonial architecture. Some ranch subtypes have multiple levels.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 30, 2014

Frequently one of the most enjoyable rooms to design, kitchens are complex working spaces that shoulder more burdens than any other space in the house. I’ve talked about how important the kitchen is several times before and I was flattered that Sub-Zero and Wolf approached me to begin a dialogue about kitchen design. and the world.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

There are currently 7 fairly large models stashed all over the office and despite the fact that the staff is almost sitting on top of one another, we are okay taking up precious real estate because we think these models send the right sort of message and help set the tone for the type of design culture we want to maintain in the office.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

From those who have experienced the baths, it is said to be a multi-sensory experience as you move through the different rooms constructed from slabs of the local stone quartzite taken from below the site. This was the building that flipped the switch in my brain that anything and everything can be designed. So simple yet so complex.

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