Contemporary Stone & Tile Design: Vol. 18, № 3 (Summer 2012)

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design


 Volume: 18 |  Issue: 3 |  Download

On The Cover
A total of 375 square feet of custom handmade tile was employed throughout a private residence in Decatur, MI. The homeowner was seeking a "blast of color" for the floor design in the home's foyer and hallway, and ultimately, a vivid and unique pattern was achieved with varying tile shapes and sizes. Design by Colleen Crawley. Tiles manufactured
by Motawi Tileworks of Ann Arbor, MI. Story begins on page 14.

Commercial Flooring Report: Vol. 49, № 1 (Flooring: Merchantability for Service and Fitness for Intended Purpose of Use)

Commercial Flooring Report


 Volume: 49 |  Issue: 1 |  Download

Merchantability for service and fitness for intended purpose of use is a promise, arising by operation of law, that something that is sold will be merchantable and fit for the purpose for which it is sold. An item is deemed merchantable if it is reasonably fit for the ordinary purposes for which such products are manufactured and sold. This is relative in this case to flooring material. The biggest problem in the flooring industry is the wrong product specified or sold for use in the wrong place. All flooring material will not perform satisfactorily in all applications for any number of reasons. Manufacturers and reps don't always know enough about the products and particularly their installation because they don't always know the specific use it is going to be subjected to.

Commercial Flooring Report: Vol. 48, № 1 (Flooring Disasters: Prevention and Recovery)

Commercial Flooring Report


 Volume: 48 |  Issue: 1 |  Download

THE FLOORING DISASTERS: PREVENTION AND RECOVERY webinar, sponsored by Johnsonite, was broadcast on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. The subtitle was: Don't fall victim to a flooring disaster. Keep your floor in top condition with preventative maintenance and create a game plan in case the worst-case scenario strikes.
The Learning Objectives of the webinar were:
[list=1][*]Discover what factors lay the groundwork for an expensive flooring disaster
[*]Understand necessary maintenance
[*]Learn proactive strategies to prevent or mitigate potential problems
[*]Develop a recovery plan to minimize facility downtime if a flooring crisis strikes[/list]

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design: Vol. 18, № 2 (Spring 2012)

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design


 Volume: 18 |  Issue: 2 |  Download

On The Cover
A combination of travertine and mosaic tile was selected to create an Asian-inspired master bath — designed by Chris Boyce of Ancora Stone in Elm Grove, WI. The shower wall consists of 12- x 24-inch travertine tile with a brushed finish and the same material in 3- x 6-inch subway tile format forms the tub surround. Contrast is added with Medici Mosaics' Nova Roma Collection Amalfi Matchstick tile. To read more about this project as well as other kitchen and bath designs, turn to page 16. Photo by Nick Collura – Collura Creative LLC/www.nickcollura.com

The Flooring Contractor: Vol. 7, № 4 (FCICA 30th Anniversary Convention)

The Flooring Contractor


 Volume: 7 |  Issue: 4 |  Download

OUR 30TH ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION IS NOW IN THE HISTORY BOOKS.

To say it was a success would be an understatement. We enjoyed the highest attendance numbers in over a decade. But more importantly, we had our best educational sessions, trade show and networking events that I can remember. And as always, we had fun.

I want to thank everyone who attended the convention in Savannah, especially those who contributed to our educational sessions, trade show, and silent auction.

And to our staff for doing a wonderful job preparing and executing what was a near flawless program.