May, 2016

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Ceramic Tile Factory Tour: Peronda through the eyes of a design blogger

Tile of Spain USA

Designer and blogger Michele Alfano of Mod Design Guru was selected to attend the Tile of Spain Passport to Creativity trip to Spain. As part of the experience, she documented her tour of the Peronda Group manufacturing facility and factory in Onda, Castellon, Spain. . Take a look at this video to see the ceramic tile making process as seen through her eyes.

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Wet Room Design Ideas

The London Tile Co.

For most of us the mention of a wet room conjures images of large and lavish bathrooms, big enough to fit the whole family in. But with the right design and products, you can create a practical and attractive walk-in shower in almost any size room. A cupboard under the stairs or an awkward shaped loft conversion can easily become a wet room, or you can go all out and create a large wet room as your main bathroom.

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COVERINGS REPORTS GROWTH AT 2016 SHOW

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

COVERINGS REPORTS GROWTH AT 2016 SHOW. (ALEXANDRIA, VA — MAY 20, 2016) The growth and energy at the 2016 Coverings show strengthened the show’s position as the leading international tile and stone exhibition in North America. More than 25,000 industry professionals attended the week-long expo, April 18-21, 2016. This figure is an increase in overall attendance from the 2015 show, and to industry insiders, affirms positive movement in the tile and stone market.

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of the moment [cutting in].

Ciao Tile

the concept has been on the scene for a while, and it’s not losing any steam: hexagons, cut in …to hardwood, to drywall, to concrete. so we thought it time we pay homage to a few designs done well. simple, yet quite the statement. come make your own with us. *images via studio db , paola navone via dwell , el nacional barcelona. .

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Let’s celebrate, with Koshi!

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

It’s time to celebrate great tile! Koshi is a full body porcelain tile that is suitable for both residential and commercial floor installations. Seen on the floor of this residential home entertainment area, it perfectly complements the contemporary furnishings alongside the rustic wood paneled walls. Koshi is available in a neutral palette and with its shimmering accents, is both beautiful and practical.

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TOP THREE PRODUCTS FROM COVERINGS 2016

As The Tile Turns

Per Tile Maven, Margot Hampleman, her top product pick from Coverings 2016 was the below homage to hand painted tiles, one of her all time favorites. This collection reminds her of "the old beautiful tiles from the Almalfi Coast but with a modern twist.".

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Graphic Symmetry from Tile of Spain

Tile of Spain USA

Spanish tile design today is filled with geometric shapes such as hexagons, octagons and rhomboids that create stunning visuals and dynamic spaces. These designs are seen on both floor tile and wall tile, and often coordinate with more traditional formats to create a standout appearance. Fragments, defined lines and chevron patterns are a few popular trends that have been seen this year, which can all be accomplished with the installation of geometric tiles, such as those from Ceranosa, Ceramic

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The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online, “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online. “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated. UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. Education is the fastest and easiest way to increase sales and profits! San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales t

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of the moment [cutting in].

Ciao Tile

the concept has been on the scene for a while, and it’s not losing any steam: hexagons, cut in …to hardwood, to drywall, to concrete. so we thought it time we pay homage to a few designs done well. simple, yet quite the statement. come make your own with us. *images via studio db , paola navone via dwell , el nacional barcelona. .

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Reason #2 Why Your Tile Does Not Fit

How to Floor Tile

There are a number of reasons why tile can be troublesome on installation. Could be the floor is not level or wavy, tile is not Rectified and of different sizes, could be the tile has varied thicknesses. While all these symptoms can wreak havoc on an installers day we can generally figure out how to compensate after installing a box or two of tile. One problem not discussed much is warped tile.

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Take Home The Cement Tile Designs, Along With The Food, Of Your Favorite Restaurants

Granada Tile

Restaurants love tile for some many reasons — it’s beautiful and it’s easy to wipe clean. That goes double for cement tile and Granada Tile’s cement tile in particular. Our hand made and hand poured designs are durable. Baked in the sun, they’re environmentally friendly. Cement, unlike porcelain, is porous, so it’s less slippery when wet.

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10 Creative Ways to Use Tiles in Your Home

Tile of Spain USA

While ceramic tile is a great option for achieving traditional looks, it also provides can also be a great jumping off point for creative expressions. Here’s some creative ideas on how Tile of Spain can be used to add unique style to any space! 1. Create a garden indoors: Flowers are always in fashion. Whether they are used discretely or more prominently, flowers will convey a sense of joy to the decor of any room.

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Get The Look: Wisconsin White

The London Tile Co.

Recreate this charming rustic brick look with Wisconsin White porcelain tiles and Ardex Ocean Grey Grout.The brick effect tiles have a realistic textured finish and can be used on both the walls and the floors. Perfect for creating a cosy & rustic kitchen splashback or an urban brick wall in living areas.

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NAW Update on Overtime Regulations

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

CTDA Wants You To Know. CTDA Home | Contact Us. TO: CTDA Members. FROM: Jade West, Senior Vice President-Government Relations. National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors. As we reported last month, the Department of Labor (DoL) is moving forward with its proposed changes to the Wage & Hour Division’s Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime regulations.

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of the moment [cutting in].

Ciao Tile

the concept has been on the scene for a while, and it’s not losing any steam: hexagons, cut in …to hardwood, to drywall, to concrete. so we thought it time we pay homage to a few designs done well. simple, yet quite the statement. come make your own with us. *images via studio db , paola navone via dwell , el nacional barcelona. .

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Fit for a Queen

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Stately and yet modern, our three dimensional, diamond-shaped Queen mosaics are the perfect touch for spaces that demand an understated statement. Available in classic and contemporary shades of Snow White and Tender Grey, these mosaics are special order, 2 – 3 weeks. Perfect for all interior wall applications in residential, commercial and palace settings.

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Summer ARDEX Academy Training Sessions

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

It’s that time of year–Summer is here! Have you signed up for ARDEX Academy training yet? We have so many awesome opportunities for you and your team to brush up on important skills and see the latest product technology! For a full schedule, click here or see below for some of our summer training options! Aliquippa, PA. June 21 & 22, 2016 – SystemOne.

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Before and After Bathroom Remodel with Modwalls Tile

Making Tile Modern

Modwalls | Colorful Modern Tile Since 2005. Grace Chon recently shared her bathroom redo on Instagram. We love “Before & After” photos; especially when our tile is part of the After! Shown: Lush blue glass subway tile in 1×4 Vapor. Repost from @thegracechon via @igrepost_app, it’s free! Use the @igrepost_app to save, repost Instagram pics and videos, Here’s another before and after, this time of the bathroom.

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Here’s What’s New at GIO Tile

Giotile

Spring is the time for major trade shows that introduce the latest and greatest in flooring and surfacing solutions, and this season has brought a wealth of new and exciting tile designs to the market.

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CTDA is excited to announce the Distribution Performance Project, free of charge to CTDA members!

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

CTDA Home | Contact Us. CTDA is excited to announce the Distribution Performance Project, free of charge to CTDA members! A note from DPP Principal, Albert D. Bates: The Distribution Performance Project is a new think tank devoted to providing associations and their members with a wide array of tactical and strategic information free of charge. I believe your members will find it invaluable in managing their businesses.

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Recent Customer Success Stories: Kitchen Backsplashes!

H.Winter Showroom Blog

Mir Mosaic Tile installed by Scott Weiss Mir Mosaic Tile installed by Scott Weiss Mir Mosaic Tile Installed by Scott Weiss Original Style Mosaic Original Style Mosaic Mediterranea Chicago Brick Original Styles Glass Subway Tile Original Style Glass Subway Tile Travertine Installation Travertine Installation Travertine Installation Travertine Installation with Borders Travertine Installation with Borders Travertine Installation with Borders Glass Subway Tile with Border Mercury Mosaic Installatio

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Johnsonite's Minerality Features Wood and Stone Looks in Rubber

ISC Surfaces

Minerality Woodside Minerality Wood / Stone Rubber Tile and Plank flooring is inspired by the natural grain of wood and stone materials, bringing linear and striated visuals to rubber tiles and planks. These sophisticated looks are ideal for healthcare, retail, and corporate environments where the benefits of rubber flooring—slip resistance, shock-absorption, acoustical properties—are desired and where real stone and wood flooring is impractical.

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#FlexBoneFriday Feature: Jake Watts of Stellar Contractors, Inc

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Jake Watts of Stellar Contractors, Inc recently installed ARDEX UI 740™ FLEXBONE® Uncoupling Membrane at the Hollywood East Building in Portland, OR using ARDEX AF 207™ Pre-Mixed, Rapid Set Uncoupling Membrane Bonding Adhesive , ARDEX X 7 R™ Rapid Set, Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar and ARDEX WA High-Performance, 100% Solids Epoxy Grout and Adhesive.

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Kitchens We Love

Conestoga Tile Blog

Considering a kitchen remodel in your home can be exciting yet intimidating. While it can be the costliest part of a home to update, kitchens prove to provide a high return on investment, along with increased beauty and functionality you can interact with several times every day! Since the kitchen is the heart of the home and is so heavily used, you’ll benefit from the time spent deciding what design is right for you.

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5 Ways To Redo Kitchen Backsplash (Without Tearing It Out)

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The kitchen backsplash is often seen as one of the best opportunities to really be creative with your design. It’s a chance to play with a variety of colors, textures and patterns that might be seen as overwhelming if incorporated into other elements of the room. However, when it comes time for a remodel, undoing that level of customization can often feel overwhelming.

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Birds at Noon Ceramics: Sun of Compassion

Margaret Almon Mosaics

Ruchi Gupta. Birds at Noon Ceramics. Cathy Vaughn of Tracery157 , from a previous Orange Tuesday, suggested her friend Ruchi Gupta from Birds at Noon Ceramics. The quotation is from Amit Ray: When the sun of compassion arises, darkness evaporates and the singing birds come from nowhere. The post Birds at Noon Ceramics: Sun of Compassion appeared first on Margaret Almon.

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Installing a Manufactured Rain Barrel and Kit

Building Moxie

*. *. I originally posted a portion of this article on the social media site Hometalk , here. In it, I discuss purchasing and installing a manufactured rain barrel. The rain barrel featured in this post was bought from a local conservancy – Blue Water Baltimore. Here on BuildingMoxie.com , we had previously covered building your own rain barrel , so I figured pulling that article over would make for a nice balance.

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Products for the Great Outdoors - LASTRA and Crescent Vtile

ISC Surfaces

With summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about outdoor projects again. Here are some great products for decks, patios, pools, and other outdoor spaces. Atlas Concorde Axi White Pine LASTRA Atlas Concorde’s 20mm LASTRA is a perfect addition to outdoor spaces. LASTRA’S many benefits include: Available in many Atlas Concorde series for a variety of looks: Axi, Block, Brave, Etic Pro, Mark, Marvel Pro Installation Versatility: Directly on to grass, gravel, or sand; Raised installation

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#FlexBoneFriday Feature: FloorWorks of Plymouth, MA

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Lead Foreman Joe Chetwynd and the FloorWorks team used ARDEX 740™ FLEXBONE® Uncoupling Membrane with ARDEX X 77™ MICROTEC® Fiber Reinforced Tile and Stone Mortar to install tiles in a residential kitchen. Have you tried ARDEX FLEXBONE® Uncoupling Mebrane Systems yet?

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Versatile Tile

Conestoga Tile Blog

One question we have often been asked is “Where can I use tile?”. The easier question to answer would be “Where can I not use tile?”. Tile is no longer confined to the floors of bathrooms and kitchens, but has found its way into every room of the house. It has even found its way to the outdoors! Floors are no longer the only place to find this material – it can be found in places you would never expect to find it!

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17th-Century Parisian Stables Transformed into Small Studio

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Local design studio Anne Rolland Architecte took on the ambitious task of converting a 17th-century horse stable into a small studio apartment in Paris, France. The former stables were associated with a townhouse in Paris dating back to the 1600s, and had been left vacant and abandoned for more than 70 years. For this cozy 254-square-foot studio apartment, the task of making the tight space livable required the architect to think creatively to accommodate all of the necessities for apartment l

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New Jewelry by Heath

Heath Ceramics

We’ve got a long history with ceramic beads and buttons at Heath. Edith Heath originally developed the process of making beads and buttons because they were “kiln fillers” — small items that could fit into tight corners and spaces in and around other dinnerware products in the kilns. Aside from being miniature pieces of art, the kiln fillers helped balance the kilns and make for more efficient firing of our dinnerware.

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Carpet Tiles Shapes and Sizes

Focus Floors and Furnishings

Carpet tiles are a great way to add warmth and style to any home or business. Most people now about the 24″ x 24″ tiles. I can tell you they come in many other shapes, sizes and colors. I will go trough the different shapes and so to try to give you a more creative way to look at them. There is the 36″ x 36″ tile. These tiles are normally used in large areas, such as business’s with more than 3000 sqft of so.

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Questech’s Innovative Jolly Adds The Finishing Touch

ISC Surfaces

Questech is introducing a versatile accent piece for field and deco tile—the 1/2” x 12” Jolly. Uses: Liner, Mosaic Element, Deco Accent, Low-Profile Cap 12 Real Cast Metal Finishes: Bronze (Eggshell or Polished), Brushed Nickel (Eggshell or Polished), Copper (Eggshell or Polished), Gold (Eggshell), Orb (Bright Satin), Titanium (Eggshell or Polished), Wrought Iron (Eggshell or Polished) Other Features: Made in the USA; Antimicrobial, Scratch & Stain Resistant; Protected by Q-Seal so you can u

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Brush Up on Your Skills: Attend ARDEX Academy Training

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Recently a group of 18 tile installers from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania attended complimentary ARDEX Tile & Stone Installation Systems training in Aliquippa, PA. More than 8,000 installers a year benefit from ARDEX Academy seminars all over North America each year. Check out the schedule here and register today!

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How to Design an Inviting Contemporary Family Room

Conestoga Tile Blog

Question: Is it possible to design a contemporary family room that is inviting? If so, how is it done? Answer: It is absolutely possible to design an inviting contemporary family room! Given that the family room should be warm and inviting, it can be more of a challenge to design a family room in a contemporary style, but with a few tips, you will be well on your way.

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Italian Mountain Home Mixes Rustic With Modern

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Alfredo Vanotti completed the design of Casa VI , a private residence located in the Orobie Alps, at 3280 feet above sea level in Piateda, Italy. The owner wanted to convert the ruins of the existing structure on the site into an energy-efficient retreat with extensive views of the valley. The principle that guided the architects’ work throughout the building process was that the mountain home had to be sustainable.

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