Kitchen & Bath Month
Sponsored by
Advantages of Large Format Porcelain Slabs in Kitchen, Bath & Spa Applications
Presented by:
Jaclyn Isaac, Creative Director & Founder, Doni Douglas
Joy Klein, VP of Sales & Marketing, TransCeramica & SapienStone
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What You Will Learn
During this session with Jaclyn Isaac of Doni Douglas and Joy Klein of Transceramica, you will learn more about designing residential and multi-family spaces with large format tiles. Passionate for tile design, Jaclyn’s constantly on the pulse of new solid surfaces and tile trends from all over the world and creates award winning innovative multi-family spaces. The most obvious benefit to large format is simply the lack of grout lines. Clients love that they’re able to cover large swaths of surfaces like shower walls without worrying about dirt and grime collecting into crevices. Large format tile is a great way to get a full stone look for less and this webinar will teach you how. Learn how lightweight porcelain tile slabs are easy to accommodate and can be installed with your tile installer without any specialty labor.
Discover the benefits of large format porcelain tile vs. boxes of multiple tile pieces. Find out the advantages of large format tile printed porcelain and how they provide the designer with more control over the pattern faces, including creating total room looks.
Learning Objectives:
- You will learn best practices for large format tile for kitchen, bath & spa design, plus expert installation tips.
- Learn how to leverage large format tile for spas and relaxation spaces; and learn more about its performs over time.
- Identify what’s next and trending in solid surfaces in high end residential projects.
Featured Presenter
Jaclyn Isaac – Creative Director & Founder – Doni Douglas
A 2023 High Point Market Design Influencer, COVERINGS Rockstar and darling of the historic preservation community, Jaclyn Isaac has led her firm to unprecedented success and notoriety since Doni Douglas Designs’ launch in 2017. Her signature blend of old and new has become a sought-after touch in both residential and commercial spaces. Doni Douglas is the strategic partner in design for some of the most beautiful residences and buildings up and down the East Coast. Notable projects include SOLAIA Condos in Hudson County, Apollo Crossings in Melbourne, Florida, and private residences from Boston to Boca. Doni Douglas has been recognized and published in leading industry publications including Dwell, Arch Digest Pro, DesignNJ, Old House Journal and others, as well as an incredible social media presence. Her firm’s work has been featured on @kitchensofInsta, @luxe and @ApartmentTherapy, and has cultivated millions of views and thousands of followers.
Joy Klein – VP of Sales & Marketing – Transceramica & SapienStone
Joy Klein is VP of Sales & Marketing for Transceramica & SapienStone, two divisions owned by Iris Ceramica Group (ICG). ICG is a global innovator in ceramic and porcelain surface manufacturing and steward in environmental leadership for over 60 years. Joy is second generation in the stone and tile industry, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Multinational Business from Florida State University and an MBA in Leadership from the University of South Florida. Her success over the past 25 years has been in developing standardized programs for retail, hospitality, residential, and automotive accounts. Joy is passionate about her role to be a solution provider not only to the architecture and design community, but to her team as well. Residing in St. Petersburg, FL, she loves to collaborate and learn from her clients and team during her travels, and in her free time you will find her outdoors with her husband and two children.
Webinar Sponsor
Geberit
Geberit North America is celebrating 15 years as an EPA WaterSense partner. Geberit is also a charter member of the Alliance for Water Efficiency and a member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC). Geberit water efficient tank systems meet the stringent codes of CalGreen and other states. Geberit consistently implements eco-design principles of its new products from the selection of raw materials to disposal; the company also takes measures that successively reduce water consumption.
Geberit is a leading innovator of the concealed tank systems for floating toilets that improve the look of any bathroom by hiding unsightly plumbing hardware. Replacing a standard toilet with the Geberit system results in more usable space, improved hygiene, water savings and better accessibility. They are ideal for creating stylish bathrooms with conservation in mind.
Geberit also offers the widest range of flush plate styles and finishes for use with its in-wall hidden tank systems. Many have biophilic patterns such as walnut and natural stone looks. Additionally, the sustainable design of the dual-flush valve saves water and is practically maintenance-free. Select a water-saving Geberit tank system and match it with a water saving compliant toilet to meet USGBC LEED or EPA WaterSense requirements. For the most sustainable combinations see the Geberit Clean Design brochure. Geberit’s American product offering is available at geberitnorthamerica.com.
The parent company of Geberit North America is the Switzerland headquartered Geberit Group, a global leader in the field of sanitary products. For the second year running, the Geberit Group has been awarded a Platinum rating for its sustainability management from EcoVadis, one of the world’s largest providers of business sustainability ratings. The Geberit Group is in the top one per cent of companies listed by EcoVadis.