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How To Care For Marble Or Natural Stone From?

How to Floor Tile

[link] I personally do not advocate using Marble, Travertine and other natural stone in showers or wet areas because it is too soft and hard to maintain. I built this shower recently and all the tile looks like marble but it really is Porcelain and manufacturers copy natural stone for a reason. Repeat as necessary.

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Coverings conference sessions announced

Floor Covering News

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. These sessions will focus on the breathtaking world of tile and stone. What Lies Beneath: How the Tile Community Saved the Day with Proper Preparation.

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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? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy. Plus, you can always call on our Technical Services for expert assistance on any type of project.

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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? CUSTOM has a complete listing of all TCNA-endorsed methods for installing ceramic and natural stone along with CAD drawings showing the recommended products for each detail.

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Experience Coverings 2016 With Unique Programs from Local Chicago Partners

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Over the course of a three-week program, SAIC students studying Architecture, Interior Architecture and Fine Arts, will learn about the process of selecting tile materials, creating construction/installation drawings, and installing the product to perform optimally.

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Pantone’s 2021 Color(s) of the Year

Garden State Tile Blog

Color is a powerful tool in the world of design. Its influence on human emotion has been long studied, proving that color is often affiliated with memories, people, places, culture, and life events – all which greatly impacts our moods. The post Pantone’s 2021 Color(s) of the Year appeared first on Garden State Tile.

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The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online, “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course.

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