CTI’s Design Competition Winners Showcased at ICFF, Meatpacking District Recently, in concurrence with New York City's Meatpacking District's overall architecture theme for the 2009 New York Design Week, Ceramic Tiles of Italy (CTI) presented a retrospective of select winning projects from its competition's history at The 414 Gallery, the Meatpacking District's central hub.
Cannakkale Seramik Rumi
by Cannakkale Seramik & Kalebodur takes inspiration from golden
ornamentation and other art forms.
Green TILE Product Guide A special section filled with “green” tile and related allied products to provide TILE readers with a quick reference of what’s new and exciting in products that contribute to carbon footprint reduction, environmental quality enhancements, LEED point contributions, and more. For additional "green" products, see the Green
Tile Products Review section in this issue.
Bidding ‘Per Plan and Spec’ As
an individual with nearly 30 years of bidding experience, I can tell you
whether you qualified your bid or not, acceptance varies widely if you end up
in arbitration or litigation. If you sign a contract that says per plan and
spec, you bid per plan and spec.
by DaveGobis
Coverings ’09: innovative technology, materials, trend-setting designs
Every year, Coverings showcases the latest advances in
ceramic technology, and this year was no exception during the 2009 edition held
in Chicago. From “bionic” tiles that respond to their environment to
self-cleaning and anti-microbial tiles, Coverings 2009 offered a glimpse into
the future of tile technology. High points of the show included:
Selecting and Installing Tile Backer Boards, Part 2 Not
all tile backer boards are alike! Each brand of board has its own unique
properties, selling points, and limitations. The practical needs of the
installation should dictate board selection.
Building Green with Tile For
years, tile and installation material manufacturers have made energy and
resource conservation a priority. Tile is made from natural materials for which
there are virtually endless supplies. The acquisition of these raw materials
does not require the intense demolition of naturally thriving habitats.
by BillGriese
2009 Radiant Flooring Guide
We have digitized this year’s edition of the Radiant Flooring Guide for your convenience; now you’ll have access to it 24/7 via the Internet.
eNews
Up-to-the-minute information on market conditions, technology developments and industry practices.
Media Kit
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Tile Style for the Home Take an exciting look at rooms lined with colorful and textural tile.
Contemporary kitchens and baths, as well as living rooms, fireplaces,
home spas, gyms, theaters, dining areas, and even outdoor rooms that
feature tiles are illustrated in brilliant color.
We have digitized this year’s edition of the Radiant Flooring Guide for your convenience; now you’ll have access to it 24/7 via the Internet.
Up-to-the-minute information on market conditions, technology developments and industry practices.
Advertise with the largest tile industry circulation of any tile trade publication.
