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Why Do You Need Expansion Joints When Installing Tile?

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

If you're wondering why you need to include expansion joints when installing tile, you've come to the right place. Let me explain why they are so important. For perspective, we originally published this article in August 2016 and expansion joints continue to come up in conversation, during training sessions and also in comments.

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Strong Outlook for Worldwide Ceramic Fiber Market

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The global ceramic fiber market is projected to reach $2.9 billion by 2023, increasing at a 10.4% CAGR from $1.6 billion in 2017.

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Just Draw it Up

Life of an Architect

There is a request that I receive a few times a week that I thought I would finally talk about in an effort to shed some light on a fairly taboo subject. Those requests typically start off something like this: “I have already designed my house but since I am not an architect, I don’t know how to create the technical drawings I would need to give to a contractor.

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Haunt Your House Using Halloween Illusion Decorations

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. If there’s one thing Halloween is good at, it’s special effects. One of the all-time favorite Halloween activities is watching a horror movie, complete with chilling effects for maximum levels of terror. So why not bring special effects into your home using Halloween illusion decorations?

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12 Ways To Create A Cozy Room For Fall

Trendir Magazine

The air is getting crisper, the weather is feeling a bit gloomier, and the leaves are turning beautiful hues- fall is finally here. For most of us, fall has arrived and we are excited. Fall is one of the best seasons to decorate your home for- the colors are beautiful, and the home gets a cozy new touch. Keeping that in mind, we have created a guide that will help you create the perfect cozy room for this beautiful fall season.

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Chalet-Style Residence in California Withstands Harsh Weather

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Mork Ulnes Architects completed the design of a contemporary 3,300-square-foot chalet-style residence located in Norden, California. The project, named Troll Hus , aims to capture nature views while maintaining a high level of privacy. “The design is driven both by the extreme environmental conditions found at a 6,800-foot elevation and a California sensibility of generous indoor-outdoor living,” the architects explained. “The house is lifted on concrete legs to protect it fro

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Glass Bottles Prove “Human Friendly”

Ceramic Industry Magazine

One of GPI’s followers on Facebook recently responded to a post with the comment that “glass is human friendly.” We agree.

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GE Aviation’s Accelerator Launches to Drive Efficiencies and Digital Transformation

Ceramic Industry Magazine

GE Aviation’s Accelerator recently opened in Washington, D.C., to provide a place in the D.C., Virginia and Maryland area for hands-on collaboration with federal and defense customers to achieve mission-critical outcomes.

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Online Sign-Up Starts for Coverings 2019

Stone Update

Free registration for early-April industry event in Orlando.

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AAMA and IGMA: Consumer Resource for Understanding Glass Standards

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) have jointly released a series of web pages providing a general overview of the standards, specifications and test methods used in the window, door, and skylight industry related to glass and glazing systems.