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TileLetter is the official publication of the National Tile Contractors Association, Inc. (NTCA). TileLetter provides a medium for expressing views and opinions without approving, disapproving, or guaranteeing the validity or accuracy of any data, claim or opinion appearing under a byline, or obtained or quoted from an acknowledged source. Statements of fact and opinion are made on the responsibility of the authors alone, and do not imply an opinion or reflect the official position of NTCA.
June 2019
| Volume: | 19 | Issue: | 7 | 13.14 MB (PDF) | Updated: | June 22nd, 2019 |
On The Cover
Custom Building Products
Marble tile at historic Hearst Castle pool renovated with full system from CUSTOM
Ring avulsion, and how to avoid it
Perception vs. reality -- the truth behind PBM flooring claims
May 2019
| Volume: | 19 | Issue: | 6 | 11.57 MB (PDF) | Updated: | May 20th, 2019 |
On The Cover:
Schluter Systems
Taos Ski Valley slopeside residences benefit from foam building panels
Coverings 2019
| Volume: | 19 | Issue: | 5 | 17.23 MB (PDF) | Updated: | May 20th, 2019 |
On The Cover:
MAPEI Corporation
MAPEI goes to Yale School of Management
MAPEI gets straight As for crack isolation, large-format tile installation and waterproofing solutions
April 2019
| Volume: | 19 | Issue: | 4 | 10.16 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
Merkrete Systems provide installation innovation to Silicon Valley
It's hip to be at Santa Clara Square
March 2019
| Volume: | 19 | Issue: | 3 | 12.42 MB (PDF) | Updated: | March 21st, 2019 |
Feature Story: LATICRETE International, Inc. Customized parking garage completes shopping center makeover
February 2019
| Volume: | 19 | Issue: | 2 | 11.99 MB (PDF) | Updated: | March 21st, 2019 |
Feature Story: Slam-dunk Bosti-Set installation at University of Houston's Fertitta Center
By Ron Treister, Communicators International
January 2019
| Volume: | 19 | Issue: | 1 | 20.18 MB (PDF) | Updated: | January 24th, 2019 |
ON THE COVER:
MAPEI mortar brings life to National Shrine's mosaic dome in Washington, D.C.
Training and Education:
NTCA Regional Programs educate and inspire
Business Tip:
How to make and keep workplace New Year's resolutions
December 2018
| Volume: | 18 | Issue: | 13 | 11.25 MB (PDF) | Updated: | January 24th, 2019 |
ON THE COVER:
Daltile
creates visually- immersive experience in North Dallas café
NTCA Review/Forecast:
Looking back, looking ahead
Business Tip:
Bonds and the construction process
November 2018
| Volume: | 18 | Issue: | 12 | 13.00 MB (PDF) | Updated: | January 24th, 2019 |
ON THE COVER:
Custom Building Products Atlanta Falcons' Mercedes-Benz Stadium earns LEED Platinum with help from CUSTOM Tile Installation Systems
Technical Feature:
Multifunctional foam building panels offer a myriad of advantages to the tile setter
Stone:
Lack of weep holes, uncollapsed mortar ridges may cause stone darkening in showers
October 2018
| Volume: | 18 | Issue: | 11 | 21.80 MB (PDF) | Updated: | January 24th, 2019 |
ON THE COVER:
LATICRETE International Inc. "Swimmin' with the Fishes" at Hacienda Mosaico
Women in Tile 2018
Business Feature:
Is there an information toxic dump in your office?
Technical Feature:
A realistic look at mortar coverage
Coverings 2018
| Volume: | 18 | Issue: | 10 | 12.66 MB (PDF) | Updated: | October 19th, 2018 |
Feature Story:
MAPEI Corporation
A Tour of Atlanta
A full slate of MAPEI products make these hot new residential and commercial projects shine in this Coverings host city.
September 2018
| Volume: | 18 | Issue: | 9 | 10.85 MB (PDF) | Updated: | October 19th, 2018 |
Feature Story:
MAPEI Corporation
MAPEI helps restore and repair historic Hugh L. Carey/Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel in New York City
August 2018
| Volume: | 18 | Issue: | 8 | 10.08 MB (PDF) | Updated: | October 19th, 2018 |
Feature Story:
LATICRETE International Inc.
Lasting art installations help transform new Northern California Children's Hospital
July 2018
| Volume: | 18 | Issue: | 7 | 11.91 MB (PDF) | Updated: | October 19th, 2018 |
Feature Story:
MERKRETE
Merkrete system ensures unparalleled luxury with an unmatched setting
June 2018
| Volume: | 18 | Issue: | 6 | 11.89 MB (PDF) | Updated: | October 19th, 2018 |
Feature Story:
Custom Building Products
CUSTOM System selected for tile and stone in Orange County's two tallest towers
May 2018
| Volume: | 18 | Issue: | 5 | 10.58 MB (PDF) | Updated: | October 19th, 2018 |
Feature Story:
SCHLUTER SYSTEMS
Tile brings warmth and quiet to oceanfront condominium
By Sean Gerolimatos, Director of Research & Development, Schluter Systems, LLP
April 2018
| Volume: | 18 | Issue: | 4 | 11.05 MB (PDF) | Updated: | October 19th, 2018 |
Feature Story:
MERKRETE SYSTEMS
All the world's a stage
Merkrete system ensures style and versatility at Shakespeare Theatre
March 2018
| Volume: | 18 | Issue: | 3 | 10.51 MB (PDF) | Updated: | October 19th, 2018 |
Feature Story:
LATICRETE International, Inc.
Texas Motor Speedway boasts first-of-its-kind concrete coatings
LATICRETE SPARTACOTE™ brings a professional polish to NASCAR® track
February 2018
| Volume: | 18 | Issue: | 2 | 11.38 MB (PDF) | Updated: | October 19th, 2018 |
Feature Story:
BOSTIK, INC.
70-year-old Flamingo hits the jackpot with Bostik
ForrestPerkins' renovations keep true to the property's character and charisma
January 2018
| Volume: | 18 | Issue: | 1 | 17.05 MB (PDF) | Updated: | October 19th, 2018 |
Feature Story:
MAPEI Corporation
An island beauty, created with the help of MAPEI
A total of 40 different MAPEI products allowed single-sourcing, peace of mind and a stunning project on Oahu
December 2017
| Volume: | 17 | Issue: | 12 | 11.18 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
MARAZZI USA
Kingston Bay Senior Living Center uses Marazzi porcelains to create a comfortable, stimulating environment for residents
November 2017
| Volume: | 17 | Issue: | 11 | 12.99 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story
Custom Building Products, Inc.
CUSTOM tile installation sets standard of care at San Diego hospital
October 2017
| Volume: | 17 | Issue: | 10 | 12.52 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story
LATICRETE International, Inc.
The infamous Watergate Hotel gets a high-profile facelift
September 2017
| Volume: | 17 | Issue: | 9 | 13.47 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
MAPEI Corporation
Jerome L. Greene Neuroscience Center: building for scientific progress
MAPEI products used at award-winning project
August 2017
| Volume: | 17 | Issue: | 8 | 11.95 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
LATICRETE International. Inc.
Waiea Tower represents a new level of architectural sophistication
July 2017
| Volume: | 17 | Issue: | 7 | 12.03 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
Merkrete Systems
Merkrete ensures style and longevity in the lap of luxury
June 2017
| Volume: | 17 | Issue: | 6 | 50.36 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
CUSTOM Building Products
NHL Arena targets LEED Silver goal with a high scoring tile insulation system
May 2017
| Volume: | 17 | Issue: | 5 | 13.33 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
The evolution of the tile membrane
By Sean Gerolimatos, technical services manager, Schluter Systems, L.P.
April 2017
| Volume: | 17 | Issue: | 4 | 48.00 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
Merkrete products allow installers to adhere to fast-track schedule
March 2017
| Volume: | 17 | Issue: | 3 | 10.70 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
LATICRETE International, Inc. The Dean Smith Center wows with locker room renovation
Array of LATICRETE products installed by NTCA Five Star Contractor Neuse Tile Service expedites complex project
February 2017
| Volume: | 17 | Issue: | 2 | 25.53 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
Bostik Inc. World-class ski resort opts for world-class mosaic design
By Ron Treister,
president/owner of Communicators International, Inc.
Photography by Chris Detrick
January 2017
| Volume: | 17 | Issue: | 1 | 13.44 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
MAPEI Corporation Forestry education center meets Living Building Challenge
December 2016
| Volume: | 16 | Issue: | 12 | 14.10 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
Daltile creates a futuristic space for guests at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
November 2016
| Volume: | 16 | Issue: | 11 | 18.48 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
+Custom Building Products
+The Shops at South Town
CUSTOM's Fusion Pro Grout is selected to guard against stains from eight million shopping center visitors
October 2016
| Volume: | 16 | Issue: | 10 | 47.80 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
LATICRETE International, Inc.
Crossroads Business Park
Temperature fluctuations, large-format stone tile and high elevations pose a challenge
By Art Mintiest, CSI, CDI, LATICRETE senior technical services director
September 2016
| Volume: | 16 | Issue: | 9 | 55.92 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
MAPEI Corporation
San Francisco's Hotel Grace
Old hotel gets trendy new look with MAPEI ShowerPerfect
August 2016
| Volume: | 16 | Issue: | 8 | 53.02 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
LATICRETE International, Inc.
Achieving LEED Gold in Chicago
By Arthur Mintie CSI, CDT, LATICRETE senior technical services director
July 2016
| Volume: | 16 | Issue: | 7 | 12.31 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
Merkrete Systems
The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace receive fountain of creativity
June 2016
| Volume: | 16 | Issue: | 6 | 23.59 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
Custom Building Products
Renovations at The Club Ibis
West Palm Beach get CUSTOM system benefits
Legendary country club masters stain protection with Fusion Pro Grout
May 2016
| Volume: | 16 | Issue: | 5 | 32.34 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
Schluter Systems
Don't get cold feet with today's floor heating systems
By Sean Gerolimatos, technical director, Schluter Systems
April 2016
| Volume: | 16 | Issue: | 4 | 31.97 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
Merkrete Systems
Loma Linda University Health Medical Office Building completion
Merkrete products support over 45,000 sq. ft. of tile and stone
March 2016
| Volume: | 16 | Issue: | 3 | 34.91 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
LATICRETE International, Inc.
An Olympic-sized job at Penn State's McCoy Natatorium
By Art Mintie, CSI, CDT LATICRETE International, Inc.
February 2016
| Volume: | 16 | Issue: | 2 | 35.73 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
Bostik, Inc.
Mosaics and robots
Boston-based companies Artaic and Bostik partner to produce stunning works of art in tile
by Ron Treister, Communications International
January 2016
| Volume: | 16 | Issue: | 1 | 34.55 MB (PDF) | Updated: | April 19th, 2019 |
Feature Story:
MAPEI Corporation
Tile communicates strength and beauty at CenturyLink Technology Center of Excellence in Monroe, LA