Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Rather than selecting separate materials and colours for wall, countertops, cabinets and backsplashes, it’s now trendy to simply extend the floor upwards. Their large format marble and concrete effect porcelain tiles create a seamless look. A new post for Diary of a Tile Addict, February 2019.

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Marble Porcelain Terracotta Stone 40

Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

The pale celadon or sage green paint color on the vertical walls, for example, is close in color and hue to the backsplash and tub tile used on the walls. For the floors, a natural travertine or porcelain tile that looks like travertine was used. The dark tile that clads the wall, comes from our Island Stone vendor.

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Terracotta Denver Travertine Bath 173

Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 7, 2019

A recent survey from Lightstream reports that 37 percent of homeowners indicated they are planning to remodel their bathrooms in 2019, edging out kitchen remodels, which 31 percent of respondents said was a priority. Twenty-seven percent of those surveyed said personalization was their primary reason for investing in a renovation.

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Natural Stone Survey Grout Backsplash 48

Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

Despite tile’s ongoing growth for several years, the category hit a snag in 2019 and 2020 as sales dropped and growth stagnated. Unlike some flooring products, ceramic and porcelain tile can be installed almost anywhere in the home—floors, walls, countertops, backsplashes, fireplace/pool surrounds, indoors/outdoors, etc.

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Ceramics Tile North America Products 69

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 23, 2019

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its 2019 Kitchen Design Trends report. Above is an example of hiding major appliances and combining wood and stone to blend in and create an extension of living spaces. Backsplashes, countertops and lighting. Photography by Valerie Wilcox. Image courtesy of the NKBA.

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Kitchen Trends Bath Design 96

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2019

Transitional is the most popular kitchen design in the National Kitchen + Bath Association’s 2019 kitchen design trends. Countertops and backsplashes. Marble countertops and even marble backsplashes work beautifully for transitional kitchens,” Starck says. Why are transitional kitchens so popular? The Elkay Circuit Chef Sink.

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Kitchen Backsplash Report Marble 106

Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In 2019, the tile flooring category experienced its first decline in a decade as tariffs and antidumping legislation hit the market. Unfortunately, untrained installers and the use of improper installation practices can be a challenge for the tile and stone business. C eramic has traveled a rough road over the last few years.

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Ceramics Industry Training Porcelain 98