Thick Porcelain Tiles Elevate Outdoor Installations

Gauged porcelain tile pavers provide durable, innovative design opportunities for high-use exterior spaces
 
Sponsored by Coverings 2023
Presented by Bart Bettiga, DW Sanders, Ryan Marino, and Mark Fosner
 
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1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU*; 1 AIBD P-CE; AAA 1 Structured Learning Hour; This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines; AAPEI 1 Structured Learning Hour; This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.; MAA 1 Structured Learning Hour; This course can be self-reported to the NLAA.; This course can be self-reported to the NSAA; NWTAA 1 Structured Learning Hour; OAA 1 Learning Hour; SAA 1 Hour of Core Learning

Learning Objectives:

  1. Examine the latest opportunities and building criteria for the use of gauged porcelain tile pavers for exterior applications, including updated standards for tile surfaces that support the health and safety of users of the outdoor spaces.
  2. Discuss a variety of applications where gauged porcelain tile products provide a safe, durable, high-performance design solution.
  3. Describe substrate preparation for gauged porcelain pavers and tiles as well as identify several methods of thick porcelain tile installation that contribute to sustainable, long-lasting, safe application.
  4. Describe how thicker format porcelain tiles solved design and sustainability challenges in several high-end projects and the reasons thick tiles were selected instead of thin tile profiles or other materials

This course is part of the Tile Academy

This webinar is part of the Tile Academy

Extra-strong, gauged porcelain tile pavers are taking exterior spaces by storm. With a thickness of 2 cm (20 mm) or greater, gauged porcelain tile pavers are proving to be an ideal solution for a wide range of outdoor installations—from terraces and gardens to driveways, pathways, and pool areas. Porcelain tile in general, which is made from natural materials, is recognized for being a dense and durable solution, one whose characteristics allow it to withstand freezing temperatures and heavy loads, and is water-, stain- and slip-resistant. Porcelain tile pavers, with their unique level of durability, can withstand high loads and stresses, offering an optimal solution for residential and commercial outdoor areas while maintaining the aesthetic sensibility and versatility that porcelain tile products offer.

This webinar will examine the use of gauged porcelain tile pavers, bringing together architects and other industry experts to explore design opportunities, installation strategies, code and standards considerations, sustainability benefits, and the overall performance advantages of incorporating thicker format tiles into exterior applications.

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Bart

Bart Bettiga has over 35 years of experience in the ceramic tile industry and has been the Executive Director of the National Tile Contractors Association since 2002. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation and is a board member of Coverings, the international tile and stone exposition held annually in the United States. Bettiga is a voting member of many tile industry standards and methods committees and serves on the board of directors of the Floorcovering Education Foundation. He is the publisher of TileLetter Magazine and has authored numerous articles related to the promotion of proper tile installation and qualified labor. He was the 2018 recipient of the prestigious National Tile Contractors Association Ring Of Honor. The NTCA has over 1600 members and represents thousands of installers and contractor business owners.

Woody

Woody Sanders founded DW Sanders Tile & Stone in 1994. Following the footsteps of his Grandfather AW Cook who started his tile contracting business in 1929, he grew up in the tile industry, becoming a journey man tile and stone setter at a young age. In college, his focus of study was in the school of Environmental design. After college, he worked as technical service manager for a mortar and grout manufacturer before starting his own tile contracting firm. His strong technical underpinning shows up in the company motto: “Craftsmanship by the standards”. Woody, a Certified Tile Installer, serves on NTCA Technical and Educational Committees, as well as the Regional Evaluator for Ceramic Tile Education Foundation. Woody is committed and passionate about nurturing and educating the young work force. He was the featured speaker at Covering’s about recruiting and retaining future industry workforce. DW Sanders Tile & Stone sponsored CEFGA in the last 3 years, working with area high schools which support tile education in the vocational tech programs.

Ryan

Ryan Marino is the Standards Development and Research Manager at the Tile Council of North America. He is involved in the research, development, and revision of ASTM, ANSI, and ISO standards. Ryan earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Ceramic and Materials Engineering from Clemson University.

Foz

Mark Fosner (Foz) of Moon Brothers Architects is a second generation architect. You could say its in his blood. He designed his first house about the same time he got his driver's license. He graduated from Ohio University with a BFA and a Masters of Architecture from Georgia Tech. After graduating, he and his two best friends, Karl de Santos (Kito) and John Duncan (J.D.) started Moon Bros Inc. by designing and building their first home. They built it themselves. They all wanted to know what it really took to actually build what they drew. They were one of the first to start the design/build movement in Atlanta and have been doing it ever since.

Foz's two favorite architects are Frank Lloyd Wright and Eero Saarinen. Wright is a favorite for his incredible sense of space and Saarinen because he was one of the first architects to employ a wide range of styles, adapting his design to the client’s needs rather than having a style driven practice. Foz strives to be like his heroes, always aiming to serve his clients’ diverse needs by fabricating unique, creative, and inspiring solutions of all types and styles to best fit his clients’ desires and lifestyles.

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Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in December 2022

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