Within the masonry and tile trades, there can be confusion surrounding the terms “mortar” and “grout.” This confusion is not surprising, because these terms take on entirely different meanings...
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Rarely does a single masonry project attract as many visitors as Chicago’s Cloud Gate sculpture in Millennium Park, commonly known as “the Bean.” Designed by renowned artist Sir Anish Kapoor and...
Ceramic tile is a durable material able to withstand heavy loads, high impact, and the wear that comes with decades of continual use. In recent years, competing materials like LVT have emerged,...
At Qualicer XV World Congress on Ceramic Tile Quality in Castellón, Spain, IMI Illinois Director Scott Conwell presented on the architect's role in influencing quality through all stages of project...
In my role as director of technical service with International Masonry Institute (IMI), I am often asked by Chicago architects “Do today’s plasterers have the same skills as those from 100 years...
