Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Tis’ the season for trimming the tree, making a list, and checking it twice. Whether you’re hanging the last ornament on your Blue Spruce or sprucing up your home for the holidays with a renovation, small details make a space feel complete. You may be adding garland to your White Pine or pining after tile you saw on our website. Whatever the case may be, when it comes to small design details, don’t forget about tile trim.

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Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Tile of Spain , the association of over 125 Spanish tile manufacturers, is forecasting macro trends for 2018 which include: monochromatic colors, planks for wood & beyond, well-loved vintage looks, non rectified edges, encaustic mashups, gauged porcelain (large format thin tile) and thick pavers in porcelain. When looking at the coming year’s innovations as a whole, there is a reverence for clean, honest materials.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 15, 2017

While hardly a modern material, encaustic tiles are very popular in the home decorating and interior design world. Homeowners of all tastes are turning towards tiles, specifically cement tiles, for their unique patterns, vivid colors, and practical qualities. If you’ve been looking into this endearing material, you may have come across varying terms and descriptions, and some confusion over what you’re actually looking for.

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The London Tile Co.

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Lipping is not something most of us have heard of, but you have probably noticed it before without knowing the correct name or why it happens. Lipping, or lippage, is the term used to describe the difference in height of the installed tiles. This can be particularly unsightly if measures are not taken to avoid it, and can even cause damage to the tiles or become a tripping hazard.

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As The Tile Turns

DECEMBER 18, 2017

As one of the entertaining hubs of your home, your bar should be a showstopper. This is your opportunity to make a statement with bold concepts or experiment with the latest from the interior design landscape. The right backsplash can serve as a distinctive centerpiece or tie together varying elements to create a cohesive look. Set the vibe with bold backsplash tile, and you'll never struggle to get the party started in the comfort of your own home.

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ISC Surfaces

DECEMBER 18, 2017

In 2016, ISC Surfaces and RBC Tile & Stone joined the Virginia Tile family of companies. We have spent the time since then working to integrate the three companies and leveraging our best practices across our combined entities. On January 1, 2018, ISC Surfaces will be combined into Virginia Tile Company. We will stop using the ISC Surfaces brand name at that time.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful. This year, winter brought falling temperatures and snow that broke records from coast to coast. Thankfully, we’re done rushing around for the holidays and we can stay warm inside. So, before we rush into the New Year, let’s settle in at home next to a roaring fireplace and take one last look at the stockings hung there with care.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. Gracing the walls and floors of wealthy homes to extravagant palaces and temples alike, tile has become cemented in our culture as one of the most integral and impactful elements of our world’s stylistic influences.

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The London Tile Co.

DECEMBER 1, 2017

We’ve had a fantastic year at London Tile HQ and it’s hard to believe we’re almost at the end of 2017. Before we get caught up in wrapping gifts and planning parties we need to tell you all about our Featured Tiles for December. Thinking about giving your home a refresh in the new year? Updating the tiles in your kitchen or bathroom is an easy way to create a new look.

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As The Tile Turns

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Seemingly subtle details in modern flooring can make all the difference in sophisticated bathrooms, even when rooms are limited by size or a desire for eco-conscious design. This is especially evident in the recent completion of an ambitious project from Donna Guerra of DG&A Interior Design. The talented designer applied her passion for mountain-inspired design to the ambitious Aspen Park Project.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Christmas is a time of gatherings, celebration and nesting because, “Baby, it’s cold outside.” So it’s more important than ever to create a warm, inviting and festive space with light, bright touches to get you through the winter. And nothing is better for glamming up a room than decorating with metallics. A collection of bronze, silver and gold accent pieces and Christmas ornaments add a festive look to this contemporary living room.

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Trendir Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Have you ever looked at a retro movie and your first thought was “how cool is their kitchen?” The idea of having a retro kitchen may seem far-fetched. Mainly due to the fact, that most retro appliances are no longer up for grabs. However, you can always add different bits and pieces here and there in your kitchen for a retro twist that is still modern and works well with your décor.

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Rubble Tile

DECEMBER 15, 2017

It is time for design to be bold, natural, and modern, and the Realstone Quarzite collection by Ragno accomplishes just that. This collection of colorbody porcelain stoneware is rugged and durable, with a granular texture that emphasizes the natural lines and forms of stone. We can’t get enough of this classic yet modern porcelain reimagining […].

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 18, 2017

When designing a restaurant space, it is important to install tile that is durable, inexpensive, and pleasing to the eye. One of the best options that satisfies these three needs is cement tiling. Whether as a backsplash behind the bar, as the featured design on the walls, or as flooring, cement tile’s versatility is functional and beautiful. Painting or staining cement floor helps keep it protected which also means designers can create charming, rustic, or unique design choices with to elevate

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Cement Style

DECEMBER 7, 2017

We have a total design game changer at Villa Lagoon Tile! Now you can add the depth and visual texture of terrazzo to all or part of your favorite cement tile patterns. Terrazzo Cement Tile is suitable for all commercial and residential floors and walls when the appropriate application procedures are followed. 3 Sizes of White Marble Chips Available.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Photo Credit: Florim USA Evolution porcelain tile. Homeowners understand that remodeling your kitchen can be a significant investment. Remodeling your kitchen for resale can be one of the largest return-on-investments that homeowners will make. The main fear that homeowners and buyers alike face is will their kitchen be out-of-style in the next few years?

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Conestoga Tile

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Photo Credit: Florim USA Evolution porcelain tile. Homeowners understand that remodeling your kitchen can be a significant investment. Remodeling your kitchen for resale can be one of the largest return-on-investments that homeowners will make. The main fear that homeowners and buyers alike face is will their kitchen be out-of-style in the next few years?

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Enigma restaurant featuring Neolith sintered stone by TheSize. RIBA North is hosting Moulding Futures: Collaborative Explorations in Ceramics for Architecture symposium on Friday 8th December, a one-day event created by ECAlab and supported by Tile of Spain, the University of Liverpool and Leeds Beckett University. Through presentations and chaired discussions, leading global authorities will explore the value that ceramics can bring to architecture.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Our contemporary gifts roundup is for the design minimalist. The contemporary design fan prefers items that are clean lined, highly functional and pared down. They prefer items made with durable, high-quality materials like stone, chrome, porcelain and glass. New and unusual styles catch their eye. Contemporary gifts for the mixologist The Bali wine rack available at InMod holds 15 bottles stylishly in a wave-type form.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Cement tiles offer the best of both worlds when it comes to practicality and beauty. They are truly one of the best materials to serve as a decorative feature or accent for a special place in your home, or to jazz up a plain area. Durable and artisan made, cement tiles are your one stop shop for the floors, walls, backsplashes, and accents in your space.

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Rubble Tile

DECEMBER 15, 2017

It is time for design to be bold, natural, and modern, and the Realstone Quarzite collection by Ragno accomplishes just that. This collection of colorbody porcelain stoneware is rugged and durable, with a granular texture that emphasizes the natural lines and forms of stone. We.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Photo Credit: Florim USA Evolution porcelain tile. Homeowners understand that remodeling your kitchen can be a significant investment. Remodeling your kitchen for resale can be one of the largest return-on-investments that homeowners will make. The main fear that homeowners and buyers alike face is will their kitchen be out-of-style in the next few years?

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Garden State Tile Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2017

On the Ledge? Stacked ledger stone is beautiful and adds a stunning dimensional texture to walls, but since they are made of natural stone strips, ledger stone is heavy, needs to be applied with special, strong adhesive, and is a chore to keep clean. However, that same look can be achieved with our On The Ledge porcelain stoneware panels. Our On The Ledge panels replicate the look of dimensional, stacked ledger stone and wood.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Steve Roberts from Leeds College of Building (left) with Night Vigilante’s creator Callum Pearson. Leading UK tile distributor CTD Tiles can now offer customers a range of ceramic superhero creations made of tiles. Callum Pearson, a tiling student at Leeds College of Building and a contestant at the recent UK National Final of SkillBuild 2017, has collaborated with CTD to create a fan art mural made entirely of tiles.

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United Tile's Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2017

As we wrap up this year, we thought we’d give you a sneak peak of some of the products that will be arriving into stock in the first quarter of 2018. We hope this gets you excited for the new year! Isla Gems Fumee. Equipe Chevron and Hexatile in Blanco Matte. Equipe Hexatile Mate in Blanco, Gris and Negro Matte. VitrA Tech-Slate Dark Grey and Anthracite.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 6, 2017

If you’ve started shopping for cement tiles for an upcoming home or commercial upgrade, you may have come across the question, “what is the difference between hand painted and hand poured tiles?”. While it may not seem like it, there’s a big difference between the two and each greatly affects the overall look and longevity of the tile. Cement Tiles: Hand Painted or Hand Poured?

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Natalie Dionne Architecture completed BLACK BOX II, an architecture addition for a residence in Montreal, Canada. Conceived as a jewelry box, the extension is covered with large plates of black fiber cement, with a perforated motif for the loggia, assembled with matching rivets. In contrast, blond wood and light porcelain and ceramics illuminate the interior.

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Trendir Magazine

DECEMBER 28, 2017

The best Christmas memories are created as a child. Therefore, there’re some Christmas decorations that give us a bit of a nostalgic feel. However, many of those vintage and well-loved pieces are sadly not on trend anymore or so we thought. Vintage Christmas decorations are making a huge comeback this year and we are extremely excited. Here are a few of the vintage Christmas decorations that are making a huge comeback in the best way.

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ISC Surfaces

DECEMBER 30, 2017

Just a reminder that ISC Surfaces is now rebranded as part of Virginia Tile Company. You can access our new website at www.VirginiaTile.com. By putting in your zip code at the top, you will be able to view the products available in your area. The login page for Connect24 can be found in the To The Trade section on the drop down menu.

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Garden State Tile Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Create an accent wall dimensional porcelain tiles. See our feature on page 30 & 31. Also check out our Web-exclusive feature on the Design New Jersey website. The post Winter 2017 – 2018 Design NJ appeared first on Garden State Tile.

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United Tile's Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

We had a fun year filled with product introductions! Which was your favorite? Vallelunga Argenta. Vallelunga Carrara. Equipe Country. Apavisa Hydraulic. Bellavita Elements. Studio S Aria. Plank Bordeaux. Plank Woodlands. Crossville Simpatico. Eleganza Lakestone. Eleganza Loft 2.0. Crossville Altered State. Eleganza Coastline. Eleganza Fabrique. Gazzini Met.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 6, 2017

A Rug You Can’t Ruin. Here’s another look we discovered on Houzz. It’s not a new look — in fact since the invention of cement tile, their patterns have been used in private homes and public buildings to bring in the color found in woven rugs and avoid the inevitable wear and tear. Many of the patterns in our Echo Collection have coordinating border tiles that can create the look of a rug.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2017

VOID Architecture completed the development of Pyramid House , a charming residence exhibiting clean, contemporary lines. The project is located in Sysmä, Finland, and comes with a total surface of 125 square meters (1,345 square feet). “The house, built on a steep plot facing the shore of a Finnish lake, takes advantage of the outstanding beauty of its surroundings by creating special connections that are suitable for different seasons and activities,” the architects said.

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Trendir Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2017

They create focal points and a lot of cozy, comforting vibes. Whether you’re building from scratch or just adding on, there’s something really magical about adding one of these beauties to your living room – or bedroom. These 15 double-sided fireplaces will have you wishing for the coldest nights of the year – all year round.

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Heath Ceramics

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Rich Roat was co-founder and co-owner, along with Andy Cruz, of House Industries of Yorklyn, Delaware. Andy called us Wednesday with the unimaginable news that Rich had passed away that morning. Healthy, active, creative, energetic, and leaving a wife and two teenagers without a hint of any such tragedy on the horizon. These are the moments you don’t expect, when you hear news that makes everything in your body sink to the bottom of your stomach, and you find out the bottom of your stomach is lo

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Kitchens for Living

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Unless you’ve been living under a rock you know that the less-is-more look of the topless kitchen is hot!! When I say topless I mean no upper cabinets. There are certainly pluses and minuses to this design decision. But “how can I live without half my kitchen”, you ask. Fear not. Today we will examine […] Read more. The post How to Live in a Kitchen with No Upper Cabinets appeared first on Artful Kitchens.

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United Tile's Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2017

This is a great Houzz article if you’re thinking about doing a project any time soon. Informative tips that are right on the money. Check it out! What to Know Before Beginning a Bathroom Project.

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