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Tile Installation System Tools for Design & Specification Professionals

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Looking for online tools to help you write the 09 30 00 tile spec for a warranted installation of tile products? We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be specified to fit the exact needs of each project. The CUSTOM website offers resources that make specifying the right tile installation system fast and easy.

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CUSTOM Offers Array of Crack Isolation Solutions

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Consider these tips when selecting the right product for your next project: - Liquid-applied membranes, like CUSTOM''s RedGard and FractureFree, are very easy to apply and do not require surface priming. Uncoupling Mats, such as SpiderWeb II, are designed to separate from the substrate if the stress becomes too great. .

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Tools for Tile Contractors when working with Architects

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be matched to the exact needs of each project. The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy.

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Prevent Cracks in Tiled Surfaces Through Subfloor Preparation

CUSTOM Insights Blog

This popular design trend is pushing the boundaries of tile installation with increased importance on crack prevention. While it’s impossible to completely avoid cracks in the event of significant structural movement, they can be controlled by applying products that mitigate the effects of movement and other stressful factors.

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Graphic Standards for Architectural Cabinetry

Life of an Architect

I won’t go so far as to completely eliminate my ego as a contributor to my line of thinking, but since I haven’t actually drawn any of these drawings, I’m going to add, that how we draw helps build the sort of design culture I am looking to establish in our office.

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A Culture of Models

Life of an Architect

I don’t think I would mind putting some on the walls but these models are typically created during the initial design process and the end product typically isn’t completely representative of the model currently sitting in our office. I’m designing a home, Architecture intrigues me. Devon Finch : Oh, but you do.