Tile January/February 2011 : Page 4Table of Contents January/February 2011 vol. 8, no. 1 TILE Magazine Features 10 A Membrane for Every Floor! On the cover: Cover montage designed by Rick Arvidson, Sr. Art Director, with inspiration from Edgewater Studio (see pg. 9). Products made to Industry Standards can be counted on to perform when used in the proper application and appropriately installed. However, there is a long history of failure when using products that don’t meet appropriate standards such as roofing felt, sheet vinyl, scribing paper, and plain or scrim reinforced Kraft paper for various membrane applications. Columnist Dave Gobis takes a look at some membrane standards and just what a few of those variations within a category may be. TILE Magazine, Vol. 8, Issue 1 (ISSN 1555-0567) is published 6 times annually, Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, Jul/Aug, Sep/Oct and Nov/Dec by, BNP Media II, L.L.C., 2401 W. Big Beaver Rd., Suite 700, Troy, MI 48084-3333. Telephone: (248) 362-3700, Fax: (248) 362-0317. No charge for subscriptions to qualified individuals. Annual rate for subscriptions to nonqualified individuals in the U.S.A.: $115.00 USD. Annual rate for subscriptions to nonqualified individuals in Canada: $149.00 USD (includes GST & postage); all other countries: $165.00 (int’l mail) payable in U.S. funds. Printed in the U.S.A. Copyright 2011, by BNP Media II, L.L.C. All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the consent of the publisher. The publisher is not responsible for product claims and representations. Periodicals postage paid at Troy, MI and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: TILE Magazine, P.O. Box 2149, Skokie, IL 60076. Canada Post: Publications Mail Agreement #40612608. GST account: 131263923 Send returns (Canada) to Pitney Bowes, P.O. Box 25542, London, ON, N6C 6B2. Change of address: Send old address label along with new address to TILE Magazine, P.O. Box 2149, Skokie, IL 60076. For single copies or back issues: contact Ann Kalb at (248) 244-6499 or KalbA@bnpmedia.com. 20 Crack Isolation Methods and Techniques Crack isolation methods and techniques have been practiced for thousands of years to prevent excessive tile cracking. In ancient times, crack isolation involved locating a layer of sand beneath the setting bed so the tile installation could float over any movement below. That was then. Columnist Michael Byrne evaluates various crack isolation methods, systems and techniques to guide installers with project-specific needs. 32 Departments Editorial ...................................................................... 6 New Product Showcase ............................................ 8 A Woman’s Perspective .......................................... 16 Industry News .......................................................... 28 Calendar .................................................................. 29 Green Matters ......................................................... 31 Tile of Spain ............................................................ 32 Tiles of Italy ............................................................. 34 Art Tile Collection .................................................... 39 Tile Products ........................................................... 40 Tiles of China .......................................................... 42 Product Marketplace ............................................... 44 Advertiser’s Index .................................................... 47 Classifieds ............................................................... 47 Tile Q & A ................................................................ 48 23 Subfloor Troubleshooting Guide for Tile Installation New for 2011 is TILE Magazine’s “Subfloor Troubleshooting Guide for Tile Installations” that offers solutions to several commonly experienced subfloor problems and their recommended corrective function. 8 On the Web Need to find a manufacturer, distributor, specific tile or tile-related product? The 2011 Gold Book: Tile Industry Resource Guide offers all the information you’ll need, including Technical Training Schools & Seminars, Glossary of Tile Terms, and more! The 2011 Gold Book: www.tilemagonline.com/goldbook For the most up-to-date information on all industry events, breaking news items, and special web-only features, visit www.tilemagonline.com daily! Publication List Using a screen reader? Click Here |
