The invention relates to a method for the preparation of a blank from a ceramic material, wherein at least two layers of ceramic material of different compositions are filled into a die layer-by-layer and after filling of the layers they are then pressed and sintered, wherein after filling of a first layer this is structured on its surface in such a way that the first layer, viewed across its surface, differs in its height from region to region, and then a layer with a composition that differs from the first layer is filled as a second layer into the mold.

System and method of applying cladding to a wall surface comprising applying a cementitious layer to the wall surface, the cementitious layer bonding to the wall surface, and apply a layer of cladding to the cementitious layer, the cladding bonding to the cementitious layer. The wall surface may comprise a panel and, in particular, a prefabricated panel. The cementitious layer may be a structural layer of the prefabricated panel.

System and method of applying cladding to a wall surface comprising applying a cementitious layer to the wall surface, the cementitious layer bonding to the wall surface, and apply a layer of cladding to the cementitious layer, the cladding bonding to the cementitious layer. The wall surface may comprise a panel and, in particular, a prefabricated panel. The cementitious layer may be a structural layer of the prefabricated panel.

Example embodiments of the described technology provide a prefabricated building panel. The prefabricated building panel may comprise an insulative core having first and second opposing faces. The prefabricated building panel may also comprise a first cementitious layer coupled to the first face of the insulative core. The first cementitious layer may comprise a volume of a first cementitious composition. The prefabricated building panel may also comprise a second cementitious layer coupled to the first cementitious layer. The second cementitious layer may comprise a volume of a second cementitious composition. The first and second cementitious compositions may have different physical properties. The physical properties may be selected from the group consisting of density, fire resistance, sound transmission, structural strength and moisture permeability.

Example embodiments of the described technology provide a prefabricated building panel. The prefabricated building panel may comprise an insulative core having first and second opposing faces. The prefabricated building panel may also comprise a first cementitious layer coupled to the first face of the insulative core. The first cementitious layer may comprise a volume of a first cementitious composition. The prefabricated building panel may also comprise a second cementitious layer coupled to the first cementitious layer. The second cementitious layer may comprise a volume of a second cementitious composition. The first and second cementitious compositions may have different physical properties. The physical properties may be selected from the group consisting of density, fire resistance, sound transmission, structural strength and moisture permeability.

A toilet assembly includes a flush engine having a bowl, a sump at a lower portion of the bowl, and a trapway extending from the sump. The toilet assembly further includes a first polymeric layer at least partially surrounding the flush engine, the first polymeric layer comprising a foam. The toilet assembly further includes a second polymeric layer provided on the first polymeric layer, the second polymeric layer comprising resin.

A toilet assembly includes a flush engine having a bowl, a sump at a lower portion of the bowl, and a trapway extending from the sump. The toilet assembly further includes a first polymeric layer at least partially surrounding the flush engine, the first polymeric layer comprising a foam. The toilet assembly further includes a second polymeric layer provided on the first polymeric layer, the second polymeric layer comprising resin.

A plumbing fixture includes an electrical component insert-molded within a portion of the plumbing fixture, the portion formed from an epoxy. The electrical component is offset from and disposed below an outer surface of the plumbing fixture.

A plumbing fixture includes an electrical component insert-molded within a portion of the plumbing fixture, the portion formed from an epoxy. The electrical component is offset from and disposed below an outer surface of the plumbing fixture.

An artificial stone building tile and method. Disclosed is an artificial stone building tile and a method of making the building tile. The building tile has a low density and significant flexibility, and is nailable without cracking. It is made by layers of cement formulations separated by layers of metal mesh. Color batches of cement are prepared and placed in the bottom of a mold, with the color batches becoming the visible face of the building tile.