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NTCA empowers installers with 14 workshops, six trainings in June

Floor Covering News

Tile technology – membranes Save the date for one of these NTCA workshops at these locations in June: 6/3 – Floor & Decor, Boynton Beach, Fla. 6/4 – Floor & Decor, Everett, Wash. 6/4 – Floor & Decor, Miami, Fla. 6/19 – Floor & Decor, Tempe, Ariz. 6/6 – Daltile, Spokane, Wash.

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To Respect and Remember

Diary of a Tile Addict

Artist Tim Austin scraping grout on the new memorial. In 2016 the first monument was erected, a low slug wall decorated with trencadis and tiles engraved with the names of the deceased. Nellie Sarkisian’s name is misspelled. It was misspelled on her death certificate. Michael Kalmbach attaching a tile to the new memorial.

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MSI opens new showroom, distribution center

Floor Covering News

MSI opened a new showroom and distribution center in Austin, Texas, with a full offering of the company’s flooring, countertop, decorative mosaic, wall tile and hardscape products. Orange, Calif.—MSI The new, 65,000-square-foot space will also serve residential and commercial markets in the San Antonio and Waco region.

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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Reveals What’s Trending

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This Austin home also has a clearly defined open floor plan. Image: Triton Austin Isham says ceiling treatments are also being used to define spaces. “Our members are also increasingly asked to include flex spaces in their plans that can be quickly converted to an office , extra seating, a craft room, a playroom, etc.”

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Top 10 Uses for Cement Tiles in Restaurants

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Much like well-placed mirrors give the illusion of space, decorative cement tiles create the illusion of openness in small areas of a restaurant. Try decorating a niche with tiles on the interior side to create an artistic space. Want to learn more? Below are some of our top uses for cement tiles in restaurants! Open up a room.

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Fire Pits and Outdoor Fireplaces to Keep You Warm and Toasty in the Fall

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: Austin Alvarez According to Austin Alvarez, who, along with his wife, blogs about his DIY projects at Building Our Rez , you can also build your own DIY fire pit from scratch for less than $75. This sunken patio with a fire pit has acid etching to create a nonslip surface. DIY Fire Pit A DIY fire pit can save you money.

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Bring the Sun in This Winter With a Sunroom

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Austin sunroom. Not only do planters add greenery to your sunroom but they can also be a great piece of furniture to complement your decor.”. It’s really a bridge between inside and out, with the comfort and security of inside and the freshness and relaxation of being outside.”. Image: Leonid Furmansky Architectural Photographer.