Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

Summer is here. The beach is calling. This time last year, we featured a beach blog about AC’s Naturals Collection whose soft color palette and names are inspired by nature. Architectural Ceramics is at it again, this time with a focus on sea shells and mother of pearl as inspiration. Just like collecting shells at the shoreline, we’ve picked up a few ideas that will have you feeling cool, calm, and collected.

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Granada Tile

JUNE 27, 2018

If you’re a connoisseur of stunning interiors looking for a list of interior design blogs featuring beautiful cement tile images, practical advice on installing and incorporating cement tiles into residential and commercial projects and insightful tips on how to make the most of this popular material, you’ve come to the right place. While a Google search of “interior design blogs” may offer a staggering amount of results (the last time we checked, we received over 69,900,000 hits), we’ve done th

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 22, 2018

We’ve had a sudden influx of new tile ranges here at The London Tile Co. and we can’t wait to tell you all about them. Whether you’re refreshing your kitchen for summer or planning a bathroom makeover, we have some stunning new ranges. Don’t forget that tiles can be used in any room in your home – they are hardwearing, hygienic and easy to keep clean, making them perfect for hallways, living spaces and even outdoors.

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 27, 2018

Traditionally, ceramic tile manufacturers have offered a multitude of sizes in their catalogs by playing with two different dimensions: length and width. Recently however, a third dimension has come into play: thickness. This third dimension offers infinite possibilities for both new construction and renovation projects. Slimming tiles down from the standard thickness of around 8mm to between 3.5 and 5mm offers a variety benefits to both the user and the environment. — TECHLAM, Opium Black serie

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 1, 2018

Home inspections are usually part of the process when you’re buying an existing home. If you’re building your home, however, your builder will coordinate any necessary inspections with the city, then schedule a walkthrough with you. The walkthrough is a vital part of the building process, so it helps to come prepared. As you tour your new home with your builder, you’ll get the 411 on all the features while making sure everything’s up to par.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 4, 2018

Applying Litokol Starlike. I have had a great feedback on my recent posts concerning the application of colour, and particularly coloured grouts, at the recent Coverings exhibition. I am continuing today in a similar vein, and I am very grateful to Curt Rapp from The Tile Doctor (the exclusive supplier of Starlike in the USA) for reminding me about the amazing transformational effect of Litokol’s Starlike collection.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

// by Betty Sullivan //. Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. Last year, world-wide vendors came together for “the global tile and stone experience” hosted in Orlando, Florida. This year took place in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 15, 2018

The trend for indoor-outdoor living areas is one that is might seem relatively new, but we think everyone should be embracing it. Having a large indoor space that’s only used occasionally is impractical, and yet a smaller space which connects to a corresponding outdoor area gives you the option to extend when needed. We’ve put together some helpful hints to guide you in creating a seamless connection between your indoor and outdoor living areas.

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 21, 2018

Tile of Spain kicked off their 2018 CEU and Material showcase series in New York City with another successful event! In conjunction with NKBA Manhattan, the first program of the year was held at the brand new Royal Green Appliance Center in Tribeca. The event took place on June 20, 2018 during the monthly NKBA chapter meeting. Kitchen & Bath designers a part of the association gathered into the showroom after work and were greeted with cava, beer and traditional Spanish tapas including pulpa

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 6, 2018

If you’re partial to blue, you’re in luck: According to Zillow , blue rooms substantially increase the value of your home. Blue bathrooms top the list, adding up to “$5,400 more than expected to the sale price.” With so many shades to choose from, which blue gives you the most bang for your buck? Zillow’s report says that light blue bathrooms are best, although any blue seems to work.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

JUNE 5, 2018

I hope you don't use spot bonding or "five spotting" when installing ceramic tile. It's a problem that's high on the list of failure questions received by the CTEF offices when things go wrong. It’s also one we featured at Coverings 2018 in the Installation Experience Hall of Failures. In case you didn't read How to Correctly Trowel Mortar When Installing Tile?

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 26, 2018

Left: Operae by Ornamenta. Right: Bold by Marca Corona. I am grateful to my colleagues at Novita in New York for this informed take on today’s top tile trends, which they have produced having synthesised the very best of the new ranges displayed by Italian manufacturers at Coverings. While it is true that Cersaie remains the foremost tile showcase of the year, at Atlanta there was evidence that the top Italian manufacturers have completely recovered from any post-2008 torpor to innovate a

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Giotile

JUNE 30, 2018

If you love interior design, your Instagram feed is likely filled with images of beautiful spaces, many of which show tile in use. And because Instagram is a land without borders, you probably see design and tile influences from around the globe that showcase tile surfaces rich in color, pattern, and unique style.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 4, 2018

Alexandria, Va.—Coverings, the largest international tile and stone show in North America, had over 1,100 exhibitors from all over the world and over 45 educational sessions at the Georgia World.

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 13, 2018

Architecture is a skillful manipulation of volumes and light that can be likened to the potential that a canvas provides to a painter. Almost all building materials are worthy of being included on the architect’s palette, but it is ceramic tile that takes home the gold as the top material of choice. Detail of the ceramic wall in Grao cemetery, Valencia, by Inés García Clarian.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 28, 2018

One area of the home to come the furthest in terms of design over the years is the outdoor living space. These were once just spaces to place a patio furniture set and maybe a grill. But these days, people are including televisions, entire kitchens (including the kitchen sink) and dining areas fit for a restaurant. Many outdoor living spaces have fire pits that are works of art, and sometimes even full fireplaces.

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Rubble Tile

JUNE 15, 2018

For the past 30 years, Mediterranea has brought designs from Italy all the way to the U.S. with stunning quality. Using high definition inkjet imaging, they create ceramic & porcelain products that appeal to the American architectural and design communities. With up to 40% of.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 21, 2018

Porcelain floor tiles from Urbatek in a Pretty Ballerinas shoe store. eporta, the interiors marketplace, and trend service, WGSN, have launched the third Interiors Trend Report 2018/19 analysing the buying trends and insights from search data from eporta’s 10,000+ interior trade buyers across 85 countries. Key trends. • Fastest rising colour is orange, followed by yellow. • Glamorous pendants are the new chandeliers. • The Mirror is the most popular search. • 400% increase in searches for

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The Perfect Bath

JUNE 14, 2018

Every now and then I find a bath that resonates with me. The pink bath in this image is one of those “vintage” images that is all too familiar to those of us of a certain age. In fact, when we founded Waterworks 40 years ago, there were countless baths that looked just like this and many were far worse. In 1978, baths were very small and most did not have the luxury of a corner tub.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 18, 2018

June 11/18, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 26 By Lindsay Baillie Most flooring dealers use software to help manage and automate their businesses. However, choosing the right program to use.

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Trendir Magazine

JUNE 6, 2018

White is chic, sharp, modern and the perfect color to brighten your bathroom space. If you have been eyeing your next bathroom renovation or are looking for inspiration the following bathroom designs are sure to inspire you to want to change your aesthetics to a more crisp and airy space. Marble Extravaganza Marble is beautiful on its own or as an additional texture piece which works exceptionally well in the bathroom.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 29, 2018

A laundry room can be just as inviting as any other room in your home. Image: Jodi Fleming Design We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. The laundry room: At best, it’s an efficient space to complete your weekly chores. At worst, it’s cramped, ugly and disorganized.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

JUNE 3, 2018

The completion of China’s first turbofan jetliner engine has been achieved with the manufacturing support of Morgan Advanced Materials’ Technical Ceramics Business.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 12, 2018

The Art Deco collection from Etruria Design. The Metro tile has been one of the enduring classics of global wall tile design for decades. Leading multiple retailers, like Topps Tiles, report that it remains one of the customer’s favourites. And today, as small formats once again move centre stage, the Metro tiles is undergoing a resurgence of interest.

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Rubble Tile

JUNE 26, 2018

No matter where they are, people can’t resist the allure of the great outdoors. Whether it’s suburbia or a city, sometimes all it takes is the reminder that nature is out there to set your heart at rest. Not everyone can be surrounded by the.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 1, 2018

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By Ken Ryan Garden City, N.Y.—For the third year in a row, Mohawk Industries was voted Best Overall Manufacturer—one of four.

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Trendir Magazine

JUNE 18, 2018

The master bedroom is one of the most private places of a home, therefore, it deserves to be a show-stopper that makes you want to relax and unwind from your busy day. After all, if you want to create a space that works with your space and showcases your personality. Here are a few show-stopping master bedroom redecorating ideas to inspire your next renovation.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 25, 2018

Be free from worry with these easy Fourth of July party decor ideas. Image: Flower Garden Girl We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate freedom and enjoy the liberties given to us by our democratic society. The only problem is that if you’re the one hosting your Independence Day shindig, you probably don’t feel independent from stress.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

JUNE 26, 2018

The tiny house version of the Installation Design Showcase returned to Coverings 2018 and so did J&R Tile which focused on installing gauged porcelain tile panels in addition to glass tile. If you missed their 2017 installation, you can learn more about it in J&R Tile's Erin Albrecht Talks Tile in a Tiny House. We caught again with Eric Albrecht to get the low down on the 2018 installation which the J&R Tile team completed in association with Rita Carson Guest of Carson Guest Interio

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 19, 2018

Wheat Blue by Iris Ceramics. Something very short and simple today. I have spent the past few days looking back on the mountain of information I sourced at Cersaie , Cevisama , Revestir and Coverings , seeking out any new designs that had slipped through the net. Wheat Brown by Iris Ceramics. And I was reacquainted with Wheat by Iris Ceramica. As the trend for smaller formats gathers pace, this 100 by 300mm wall tile range, 7mm thick, surely deserves a mention.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

JUNE 15, 2018

A new microstructure manufactured by Morgan Advanced Materials’ Seals and Bearings business using porous silicon carbide (SiC) reportedly offers effective pore forming to help pumps perform longer.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 1, 2018

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By Ken Ryan Flooring executives say there are several reasons why LVT and carpet tile—two modular options—represent the fastest growth and.

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Trendir Magazine

JUNE 22, 2018

If you are lucky enough to own a beach house, then you know the best part is decorating the space to bring the beach vibes directly indoor. However, if you are not as fortunate, there’re different ways you can take your home from “ordinary” to beach house galore. Here are a few easy beach house decorating ideas that bring summer directly into your home all year round.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 7, 2018

Make summer 2018 your best one yet with these pool features. Image: Darren James Interiors Whether your part of the world is cannonballing into summer or gingerly dipping its toe into warmer weather, there’s no denying that things are heating up. If you’re a pool owner, you’ve likely been waiting all year for the opportunity to lounge poolside.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JUNE 18, 2018

As I got ready to write this post I went back to my portfolio on Houzz to see if I had any bathrooms posted there. Sure enough: by Paul Anater - I'm a one-time kitchen and bath designer and although I don't ply that trade as a profession any more, my years in those particular trenches left me with an unshakeable sense of what I can and cannot do when it comes to working on my house.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 13, 2018

Cava by Living Ceramics. Left: Cava Green with terracotta joints. Right: Cava Beige with Moon white joints. Regular readers of Tile Addict will have noted my comments on the growing use of coloured grout as an integral part of new tile displays at Coverings and other recent international trade shows. Perhaps the apotheosis of this trend can be seen in Cava: a collection designed for Living Ceramics by LucidiPevere.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

JUNE 25, 2018

Kyocera Corp. held a groundbreaking ceremony on June 20 for a new ceramic microelectronic packages plant at its Kagoshima Sendai manufacturing complex in Japan.

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