As The Tile Turns

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Floor tile doesn't have to be boring. Step into the world of luxury at our Edwards showroom, where we invite you to embark on a mesmerizing journey and walk through some of our favorite decorative mosaic floor tile options that are simply irresistible. Immerse yourself in the beauty and elegance of six unique designs that will leave you in awe. From the intricate patterns of Ombré Grey Stone to the enchanting allure of Casablanca, each tile is a work of art that will transform any space into a m

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Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 27, 2023

With the needs of interior and exterior environments continually evolving, Spanish tile manufacturers perpetually develop new ceramic products to meet consumers’ design and technical needs. As sustainability and well-being remain a top priority among homeowners and designers in 2024, there is also a rise in influence from vintage design trends, updated with modern flair.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I nnovation is at the heart of product development for flooring manufacturers. If that wasn’t the case, retailers would be stuck with racks full of me-too offerings. Fortunately, this year’s “must-have” product introductions serve as a compilation of in-demand and innovative soft and hard surface flooring. Following is a sampling of some notable products from 2023, along with their key selling points.

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Why Tile

DECEMBER 7, 2023

“Design versatility” speaks to the ability to use a product for many different kinds of projects under a variety of conditions, while also offering diverse design aesthetics to fulfill a wide range of needs. It’s a tall order. The advantage of design versatility allows for a consistent aesthetic throughout a space, the ability to use… The post Versatile Design Ideas With Porcelain and Ceramic Tile appeared first on Why Tile.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Few things pack a punch like a tiled exterior. Elegant, timeless, intricate, and striking, these iconic buildings all have one wonderful thing in common. 1) Eastern Columbia Building, Los Angeles This thirteen story Art Deco jewel in the Broadway Theatre and Commercial District was designed by Claud Beelman as the former HQ of the Eastern Outfitting Company and the Columbia Outfitting Company.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Photo by HiveBoxx on Unsplash Renovating a new home in San Diego, California, with its picturesque beaches and vibrant culture, is an exciting opportunity to create your dream living space. Whether you're looking to modernize an older property or add personal touches to a recent purchase, renovations can transform a house into a home that reflects your style and meets your needs.

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Rubble Tile

DECEMBER 27, 2023

This month Rubble Tile is featuring Cristallo, a new stone-look porcelain collection that evokes the depth and strength of ancient Italian stone, and brings it into a contemporary aesthetic. This Italian-designed series is produced in the US. Ragno’s tile designers drew inspiration from the dense. The post New Stone-Look Porcelain Tile Collection Inspired by Italian Sandstone first appeared on Rubble Tile.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to state that the resilient flooring category—specifically LVP/SPC/WPC—has been eating the lunch of competing segments such as hardwood, tile and laminate. The industry has watched closely in recent years as the resilient segment’s growth rate far outpaced that of both its hard and soft surface counterparts. However, other high-performance categories—laminate in particular—are not taking it lying down.

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The A to Z of Building

DECEMBER 1, 2023

A group of researchers from EPFL, ETH Zurich, and a Geneva-based architecture firm has created a novel form of non-reinforced concrete using stone offcuts. Prototype walls made with clay, lime, and.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Seeking to transform Coffs Harbour’s library, museum, and gallery to better suit its evolving presence as a tourist hub, the architects at BVN have reskinned Yarilla Place with a striking display of glass and ceramic. This refreshed aesthetic was chosen to fuse tradition with modern culture whilst also revitalising the function and vision of the building.

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Giotile

DECEMBER 21, 2023

As this year comes to a close, we’d like to highlight our top 10 products of ’23. So many great new products launched this year, but here are the ones that we feel are “best in class.” As always, feel free to reach out to us for complimentary samples (free to the trade). Best New Outdoor … The post GIO’s Top 10 in ’23!

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Rubble Tile

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Imagine a tile that dances with light, transforming with every glance, creating an aura of sophistication and luxury. This is the essence of the Levante Collection by Adex USA, a dynamic ceramic tile series that’s inspired by the provincial winds of the Mediterranean. Designed with. The post Handmade Ceramic Tile: The Levante Collection’s Luxurious Charm first appeared on Rubble Tile.

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JG Kitchens

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The first time I tracked a hurricane, I was alone in Tampa with my young stepdaughter. My then-husband was away on a work trip. I was prepared, but scared anyway! I was still a relatively new Floridian and it was the first big storm threatening to slam into our region. It turned south and hit as a Category Four two hours away. (I later worked on a rebuild from that storm.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

T he intense level of competition in the waterproof flooring segment —particularly the LVP/SPC/rigid core category—has resulted in aggressive pricing strategies to build market share. This intense competition, while giving retailers and end users more choices, has negatively impacted profit margin opportunities for specialty retailers. However, scores of suppliers of competitive waterproof products such as resilient and even some high-performance laminates and hybrids are responding by highlight

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The A to Z of Building

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Heating and cooling account for around half of the energy used in an average American building. Image Credit: Luca Rani/Shutterstock.com That represents a significant financial outlay, the.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Seeking to transform Coffs Harbour’s library, museum, and gallery to better suit its evolving presence as a tourist hub, the architects at BVN have reskinned Yarilla Place with a striking display of glass and ceramic. This refreshed aesthetic was chosen to fuse tradition with modern culture whilst also revitalising the function and vision of the building.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Drawings have always played a role in the process of study and discussion of what we do and why we do it. Today we are going to look at the different forms of drawing and talk about when they are used and how we align these different drawing types and the messages they convey as we discuss "Communicating Through Drawings" The post Ep 140: Communicating Through Drawings first appeared on Life of an Architect.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Are you ready to take the CTI Hands-on Test at TISE24? If yes, you are in for a treat thanks to TEC! You'll find details in this article.

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JG Kitchens

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Pantone announcing its Color of the Year. Every year, this international color authority chooses a different hue for fashion, decor and accessories. The 2024 COTY is Peach Fuzz. I reached out to three pros for their takes on where and how to use it in one's home. And where and how not to! The post Wellness Potential Of Pantone’s 2024 Color Of The Year comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

F ears of a recession have persisted since late 2022 and, to some extent, continue to this day. And yet, flooring retailers thumbed their noses at the prognosticators, defying the naysayers with a winning game plan that included selling higher-end goods/larger tickets to offset a weakened residential remodel market. The result? A more-than-respectable 2023.

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The A to Z of Building

DECEMBER 11, 2023

New and exciting research emerging from Drexel University could increase the longevity of concrete structures by giving them the ability to heal themselves using bacteria. Image.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Seeking to transform Coffs Harbour’s library, museum, and gallery to better suit its evolving presence as a tourist hub, the architects at BVN have reskinned Yarilla Place with a striking display of glass and ceramic. This refreshed aesthetic was chosen to fuse tradition with modern culture whilst also revitalising the function and vision of the building.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 17, 2023

As the end of the 2023 season comes to an end, Life of an Architect looks at Fan Favorite Episodes, the Blog posts, and the graphics created to support the topics. The post Ep 141: 2023 Yearapalooza first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 141: 2023 Yearapalooza at Life of an Architect. As the end of the 2023 season comes to an end, Life of an Architect looks at Fan Favorite Episodes, the Blog posts, and the graphics created to support the topics.

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Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) announces the winners of the 22 nd annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. The panel of judges, chaired by acclaimed architect Cerme Pinós, founder of Estudio Carme Pinós, convened at ASCER’s headquarters in late November to review and examine the projects submitted to this year’s awards program, ultimately s

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JG Kitchens

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Happy holidays – whichever ones you celebrate! I’m kind of a low key celebrant. I love holiday music and decorations, but I’m more inclined to watch the festivities on TV than party hardy these days. How about you? Do you have a long list of gift-ees, from your honey to your kids to your housekeeper? […] The post Five Healthy Home Gift Ideas For The Holidays comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC). Education at Coverings 2024 will span all tile and stone industry segments with a focus on Coverings’ four learning tenets, which include “Sustainability,” “Health & Wellness,” “Outdoor Spaces” and “Timele

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The A to Z of Building

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In the aftermath of large-scale disasters like earthquakes or wars, and as aging buildings and infrastructure are replaced, vast amounts of concrete often end up in landfills or are crushed into.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 18, 2023

If you were a fan of Novoceram ‘s Indigo and Del Conca ‘s Valentina tiles, each blending art, irregular compositions, and notable cultural references, then you’re sure to love today’s weird and wonderful designs. Ceramica Bardelli ‘s Fornasetti collection takes the works of Milanese multidisciplinary artist Piero Fornasetti, including his iconic “Tema e Variazioni” series, and translates them to tile for highly decorative and delightful features.

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Onfloor Technology

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Welcome to our guide on how to epoxy a basement floor. An epoxy basement floor is a popular choice for homeowners looking to add durability and aesthetics to their basement floors.

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Ceramics of Italy

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The new Florim Flagship Store overlooks 5th Avenue , in the heart of Manhattan and at two blocks from the Empire State Building. The company, present in New York since 2015 with a showroom on Madison Avenue, has moved to Fifth Avenue in the NoMad neighborhood , where the energy of downtoun meets the elegance of the uptown. The glass storefront of the Flagship looks out from the second floor of 277 Fifth Avenue with a dedicated lobby entrance at the first floor, home to the prestigious skyscraper

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JG Kitchens

DECEMBER 6, 2023

I grew up in a home with its washer-dryer pair in the darkest corner of our basement, next to the oil burner, and two flights down from our bedrooms. Laundry was not a pleasant task for my mom, I’m sure. When my ex and I built our Tampa home, I added art, white cabinets and […] The post Wellness-Friendly Laundry-Mud Rooms Are a Big 2024 Home Trend Prediction comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

FCNews reveals the winners of its third annual FCNnovation Awards—an initiative designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies launched in the current year. These awards honor groundbreaking ideas and industry-changing concepts that have the potential to impact the way flooring is manufactured, promoted and sold.

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The A to Z of Building

DECEMBER 14, 2023

E3G today welcomes the publication of the Future Homes Standard consultation by the UK government, which sets out requirements that will ensure newly built homes are “net zero.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Few things pack a punch like a tiled exterior. Elegant, timeless, intricate, and striking, these iconic buildings all have one wonderful thing in common. 1) Eastern Columbia Building, Los Angeles This thirteen story Art Deco jewel in the Broadway Theatre and Commercial District was designed by Claud Beelman as the former HQ of the Eastern Outfitting Company and the Columbia Outfitting Company.

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Onfloor Technology

DECEMBER 27, 2023

When it comes to concrete resurfacing projects, there are a few common mistakes that you can easily avoid. Knowing what these potential blunders can help you plan and execute your project with confidence and ease.

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Margaret Almon Mosaics

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The post Nutmeg Designs Open Studio Christmas Eve Weekend 2023 appeared first on Margaret Almon.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Few things pack a punch like a tiled exterior. Elegant, timeless, intricate, and striking, these iconic buildings all have one wonderful thing in common. 1) Eastern Columbia Building, Los Angeles This thirteen story Art Deco jewel in the Broadway Theatre and Commercial District was designed by Claud Beelman as the former HQ of the Eastern Outfitting Company and the Columbia Outfitting Company.

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