Articles on Ceramic Tile & Stone
Quality Control in Ceramic Tile and Stone Specifications
by Donato Pompo, CTC, CSI, CDT, MBA - The Construction Specifier Volume 55, Number 10 - October 2002 - Reviews the importance of clearly stating quality control guidelines in job specifications. Click here for article
Review of Nova's Lost Roman Mosaics Documentary
by Tricia Terraneo, CTaSC Associate - Presented on PBS on October 8, 2002 - A facinating documentary about the last minute rescue attempt of priceless Roman mosaic art treasures from an ancient city about to vanish beneath a modern-day reservoir. Click here for article
From Babylonians to Baby Boomers, Tile Endures
by Donato Pompo, CTC, CSI, CDT, MBA - Kitchen & Bath Business - January 2003 - How to overcome the challenges in selling and designing with ceramic tile and stone. Click here for article
Online E-Learning Education Arrives to the Ceramic Tile and Stone Industry
by Donato Pompo, CTC, CSI, CDT, MBA - TileLetter - June 2003 - How you can take advantage of new, less expensive and more effective educational technology on the web. Click here for article
Substrate Prep & Quality Controls for Ceramic Tile & Stone
by Donato Pompo, CTC, CSI, CDT, MBA - The Construction Specifier Volume 56, Number 8 - August 2003 - Reviews common job problems leading to failures and Quality Assurance and Controls for preventing failures. Click here for article
Stone Exceeds U.S. Ceramic Tile Consumption Value in 2002
by Donato Pompo, CTC, CSI, CDT, MBA - NTCA TileLetter November 2003 - Reviews stone consumption trends in the U.S. compared to ceramic tile; focusses on the ceramic tile industry view. Click here for article
Welcome to the Stone Age - Category Represents a Growth Opportunity for Dealers, Distributors
by Donato Pompo, CTC, CSI, CDT, MBA - Floor Covering Weekly Volume 252, Number 29 - November 10, 2003 - Reviews stone consumption trends in the U.S. compared to ceramic tile; focusses on the floor covering industry view. click here for article. click here for article
Stone Products Catalina Report CR026 September 2003
Contributing author to a 186-page statistical research report on the U.S. Stone Industry trends. click her for details
U.S. Stone Consumption Exceeds Ceramic Tile Value in 2002
by Donato Pompo, CTC, CSI, CDT, MBA - Stone World Buyers Guide 2004 Volume 20, Number 12 - December 2003 - Reviews stone consumption trends in USA compared to ceramic tile; focusing on the stone industry view. Click here for article
Learning Proper Substrate Preparation and Quality Controls to Avoid Failures
by Donato Pompo, CTC, CSI, CDT, MBA - NTCA TileLetter March 2004 - Reviews common ceramic tile and stone failures and explains how to avoid them with proper substrate preparation with good quality control procedures. Click here for article
More than One Way to Skin a Building - Ceramic Tile, Brick, and Natural Stone Veneers
by Donato Pompo, CTC, CSI, CDT, MBA - The Construction Specifier Volume 57, Number 6 - June 2004. Click here for article
Exterior Adhered Veneer Test EXCEEDS 250% of Seismic Requirement... a New Opportunity for Ceramic Tile and Stone Sales
by Donato Pompo, CTC, CSI, CDT, MBA - NTCA TileLetter September 2004 - Case Study of the new San Diego PETCO Ballpark, which reviews scratch and brown and cementitous backerboard unit methods with good quality control procedures. Click here for article
Stone Products Catalina Report CR039 March 2006
Contributing author to a 214-page statistical research report on the U.S. Stone Industry trends. Click here for details
Tile and Stone Finishes for Restrooms; Values, challenges, and avoiding failure
by Donato Pompo, CTC, CSI, CDT, MBA - The Construction Specifier, Volume 59, Number 4 - April 2006 – Glass, stone and ceramic finishes can provide a luxurious look for restrooms in hospitality environments. However, water intrusion often leads to failure. Quality control, good installation, and a knowledge of the various standards are crucial. Click here for article
A Turkish Diary: CTDA's Trade Mission to Istanbul
by Tricia Terraneo, CTaSC Associate - TileLetter, September 2006 - A travel journal recounting the trade mission for about 135 CTDA members that was hosted by the Turkish Ceramic Federation in June 2006. Click here for article
Stone's Grip on the Marketplace: Second Industry Report Shows Stone Consumption Continues Upward Climb
by Donato Pompo, CTC, CSI, CDT, MBA - TileDealer, September/October 2006 - A summary on the state of the current stone industry in the U.S. based on statistics from the recently released Stone Product Industry Report. Click here for article
Research Shows Stone Consumption Continues Upward Climb
by Donato Pompo, CTC, CSI, CDT, MBA - Stone World Guide 2007 Volume 23, Number 12 - December 2006 - Reviews stone consumption trends in USA compared to ceramic tile; focusing on the stone industry view. Click here for article
Mold: The Problem or The Symptom?
by Donato Pompo, CTC, CSI, CDT, MBA - TileDealer, January/February 2007 - This is the first article in a three-part series dealing with the affects of mold in the ceramic tile and stone industry. Click here for article
The Growing Concern About Mold: Legal Complications, Part 2
by Donato Pompo, CTC, CSI, CDT, MBA - TileDealer, March/April 2007 - This is the second article in a three-part series dealing with the affects of mold in the ceramic tile and stone industry. Click here for article
Choosing Substrates and Installation Systems for Ceramic Tile and Stone Tile
by Donato Pompo, CTC, CMR, CSI, CDT, MBA - TileDealer, September/October 2007 - How to choose the most suitable substrate and installation system for ceramic and stone tile jobs. Click here for article
