March, 2019

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Upcoming Trends in Ceramics

Tile of Spain USA

The process of creating a home is complex and intimate. Designers (or homeowners) must be able to find functional solutions for everyday needs while keeping the personal touch of those who will live in the home. Geotiles (Pamesa Group) Tokio (35X35”). To achieve this, one must choose high-quality materials that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

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Design Trends: The 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year

Architectural Ceramics

Remember Rose Quartz? That was so 2016. Really. In 2016, PANTONE’s Color of the Year was Rose Quartz 13-1520. Three years later, we’ve come full circle with another pink hue, but now in a much more lively option: Living Coral. Learn more about how the PANTONE Color of the Year is selected, this year’s color: Living Coral, and how to incorporate it into your designed interior space (which we hope includes tile from Architectural Ceramics, of course).

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The Ultimate Guide to Customizing Encaustic Cement Tile Patterns

Granada Tile

You can achieve an unmatched artistic expression for backsplashes, floors, and walls by creating your dream encaustic cement tiles. True custom tile means more than simply picking a color or picking a pattern. We want you to dream it up exactly the way you want it. Encaustic cement tiles have numerous practical purposes, but what they’re best known for is the beauty and variability they offer to those seeking something special and unique.

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Porcelain Paving Pros and Cons

The London Tile Co.

At The London Tile Co. we know that there are many benefits to using tiles in your kitchen or bathroom, but what about outside? We stock a wide range of external tiles, which are often referred to as porcelain paving slabs, so we thought we would run through the pros and cons of this new-ish paving material. If you have got any questions at all about our outdoor tiles please get in touch with our customers service team.

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COVERINGS ANNOUNCES CHARITABLE INITIATIVES AT THE 2019 SHOW

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

(ARLINGTON, VA—March 18, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will give back to the local community through a range of charitable initiatives at this year’s show in Orlando, Florida from April 9-12. Continuing its tradition of supporting the host city, Coverings will partner with both Clean the World and the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.

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Sexy Home Design Styles Make a Comeback

JG Kitchens

I recently returned from the massive Design & Construction Week expo in Las Vegas. DCW combines the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show with the International Builders Show , both large events by themselves, tremendous together, as many feet will attest! It has become one of Las Vegas’ largest conventions – no small thing, since Las Vegas is one of the country’s largest convention cities.

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Ceramics Impose Their Rules

Tile of Spain USA

When renovating or remodeling a house, there are multiple variables to consider. One of the most important is the quality of materials which crucial to ensure durability, and safety. This can also have an affect on the re-sale value of your home. Spanish ceramics, compared to other materials, offers the perfect combination of quality and versatility, without losing the aesthetic that will make them unique.

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Renovating Your Kitchen? Consider the Minis Collection for a Fresh Tile Design

Granada Tile

Kitchens evolve throughout the years more than any other part of a home. While function maintains precedence in kitchens, design is quickly moving up on the importance scale. Beautiful, sprawling kitchens which effortlessly show off a homeowner’s personality are a key goal in designers’ minds. One of the ways we’ve seen it done is through the creative use of tile.

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Create The Perfect Patio With Porcelain Garden Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Living in the UK often means events cancelled or contingency plans put in place due to the weather, so when we do get some sunshine (or even just a break from the rain) we all know how important it is to make the most of it. The last thing you want to be doing is deep cleaning or treating your patio or decking. Unfortunately this is the reality if you use a natural material like stone or wood.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Women in Architecture

Architectural Ceramics

Tile is what we do, but without architecture there would be no buildings to tile. This Women’s History Month, we salute the women who blazed the trail in the architecture industry. Marion Mahony Griffin February 14, 1871 – August 10, 1961. A pioneer for women in architecture, Marion Mahony Griffin was among the first licensed female architects and was the first employee of Frank Lloyd Wright.

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How to Use the 2019 Colors of the Year with Tile

United Tile's Blog

Color abounds! Even with countless colors at our disposal, we need to remind ourselves of that sometimes. It’s easy to get caught up in the comfort and familiarity of creams, whites, beiges and greys. But the promise of color – and the challenge of color! – is always there. Which brings us to Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2019 – Living Coral. We’ll admit, at first glance this bright coral shade seemed arbitrary, maybe even a bit perplexing.

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Great Little Tiles

Tile of Spain USA

In architecture, the incorporation of subtle details can make all the difference. Small touches and material choices can change the impact of design to create a truly unique project. The Almost invisible school, by ABLM arquitectos, was created using a combination of large format mirroring and colorful subway tiles. Though large formats and design continuity are the most common components in architecture recently, a new approach to the use of tile can be surprising and refreshing.

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Pantone Makes a Splash with Living Coral: How to Incorporate the Vibrant Color

As The Tile Turns

Every year, Pantone spurs worldwide design trends by highlighting a hue that reflects the stylistic mood of the times. The color authority draws on themes seen in the latest artwork, music, and technology to ensure that its selected shade evokes the essence of the year it represents. This carefully chosen color is a big deal; once announced, it is seen regularly on runways, on social media, and in our homes.

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Top Designers Share Tips on Creating a Color Palette for Your Tile Designs

Granada Tile

For interior designers, very little makes a more significant impact than the creative use of stunning, colorful tiles. Creative use of color and pattern transforms a space from bland and simple to vivacious and welcoming. Architectural features are easily highlighted, and rooms shift from basic to conversation starters with only a few small tile design tweaks.

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March Featured Tiles: Pharaoh Stone & Sidewalk Cement Effect Tiles

The London Tile Co.

If there was ever a month that highlighted how up-and-down English weather can be, February 2019 was definitely it. We started the month with heavy snowfall and ended with a mini t-shirt weather heatwave! But as March rolls in we can feel Spring is on it’s way and with it brings thoughts of big clear-outs and time spent outside. If you are considering giving your home a mini-makeover this Spring don’t forget to think about the tiles – simply updating your splashback or replacin

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The Biggest Pinterest Home Trends for 2019

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

There are a whopping 250 million active Pinterest users per month. And they’re busy pinning and repinning all their favorite design inspiration photos, memes, recipes, crafts and more. Pinterest just released a report breaking down the data of which Pinterest home trends are big in 2019. Wondering how they manage to call it correctly year after year?

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A wildlife walk with Gary Drostle

Diary of a Tile Addict

Since he was last featured in Tile Addict , Gary Drostle has created even more awe-inspiring work. In particular, a notable contribution from this mosaic artist is present in Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in California. The project aimed to create a welcoming, fun, and creative healing space; a far cry from the routine drudgery present in most hospital buildings.

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Tile of Spain Announces Schedule of Events for Coverings 2019

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain , the international brand representing over 100 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), announces its schedule for Coverings 2019. Coverings, North America’s largest tile and stone exhibition, will be held April 9-12, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. The Tile of Spain booth, #5134 , located in the center of the Spanish Pavilion, will feature educational seminars and video presentations, including award-winning architectural and

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Modern Kitchen Ideas Every Cook Is Sure To Fall In Love With

Trendir Magazine

Whether you love a traditional all-white or drool for a pop of color there is nothing quite as charming like a modern kitchen. With that being said, we have put together our favorite modern kitchen ideas that have just the right amount of charm with just the right amount of unique spice. Every chef deserves the very best why not give it to them with an upgraded kitchen.

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Diseñadores de interiores sugieren usar mosaicos y azulejos de cemento personalizados.

Granada Tile

En este blog conocerás como los mejores diseñadores de interiores y creadores de productos para las decoraciones de casas y proyectos comerciales, comparten sugerencias para crear una paleta de colores idónea para personalizar los pisos, azulejos y baldosas con diseños. Los diseñadores de interiores recomiendan el alto impacto visual que tienen las decoraciones del hogar y arquitecturas de proyectos modernos con tan sólo el uso creativo y colorido de azulejos de cemento artesanales.

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What Trends will Help the Ceramic Tile Market Top $107 Billion by 2024?

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The global ceramic tile market was worth around $70.9 billion in 2018, representing a CAGR of 9.1% from 2011-2018.

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Here’s What Etsy Says Will Be Hot For 2019 (and It’s Different From Other Trend Reports)

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

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. . Etsy recently released its trend report for 2019 — and their trends are refreshing, as usual. Their unique take on style is one of the reasons that, according to a business statistic website , Etsy has nearly 36 million active buyers (and growing).

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International Invader

Diary of a Tile Addict

French urban artist Invader (a true Tile Addict here previously covered by here ) is still going strong around the globe: now having ‘hit’ over 75 cities world-wide. Although predominantly active in Europe, he has also tagged as far East as Tokyo, and as far West as Los Angeles, as well as hitting the Auzzies down South. Invading LA 2018.

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Patcraft unveils Monochrome, Surface Tone collection

Floor Covering News

Cartersville, Ga.—Patcraft’s newest resilient tile collection, Monochrome & Surface Tone, is designed to transform space and experience. Featuring abstract visuals with a natural yet sophisticated aesthetic, this collection offers simplicity to promote connection and inspire creativity through the use of visual variation in the tile’s finish, the company said.

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GIO Looks at the Latest in Tile Trends for Walls

Giotile

For many commercial interior designers, specifying tile as a wall covering is a no-brainer. The advantages of tile over paint, wallpaper, wood, brick, and many other materials for walls in commercial settings are many. Tiles are extremely durable, easy to clean and maintain, hygienic, fireproof, and resistant to fading, moisture, and odors. Tile is also … The post GIO Looks at the Latest in Tile Trends for Walls appeared first on Gio Tile.

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¿Como personalizar mosaicos de cemento y baldosas encáusticas de cemento?

Granada Tile

Tu puedes crear una expresión artística única para proteger tus pisos y paredes contra salpicaduras cuando diseñas tus baldosas de cemento. El proceso de personalización de mosaicos de cemento significa algo más que escoger un color o elegir un diseño (patrón de baldosas encáusticas). Al momento de personalizar tus azulejos de concreto, tu tienes la oportunidad de crear decoraciones únicas y autenticas, según tu gustos y preferencias.

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Always on Trend: Black and White Cement Tile ??

Cement Style

Timeless doesn’t equal boring! There will always be room for black and white in the world of interior design, especially when it comes in the form of Villa Lagoon Tile’s handcrafted cement tile. This seemingly simple color combo is elevated by the depth and character that cement tile brings. Whether it be a bold and graphic patterned floor or a delicately balanced patterned wall, our cement tile will make a statement worth repeating for years to come!

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Mountain Modern Architecture: 7 Ways to Define the Trend

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Once upon a time, building a home in the mountains meant something along the lines of bear rugs and deer heads. Sure, it was fine for a weekend getaway, but rustic homes didn’t always feel livable. The knickknacks and kitschy design can easily turn a mountain home into a caricature of itself. What seems like a fun space for a weekend can feel too heavy and cluttered for real-life living.

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Playing with Nature

Diary of a Tile Addict

This is a small selection of company’s offerings that take large formats to the next level and into the ether. Using inspiration from nature in the form of marble and gemstones, digital printing helps to create truly incredible out-of-this-world tiles. Sicis offers both mystic marble and grand-scale gems. The veining in their marble collection comes in five powerful metallic shades, giving the collection its name – Electric Marble.

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Dan Hecox Inspires Designers, Tile Installers to Aspire to Higher Standards

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Inspiring those around him to aspire to higher tile standards seems second-nature to Dan Hecox , founder of Hecox Construction in York, Nebraska. That's what he does as NTCA Nebraska State Ambassador and as a Regional Evaluator for the Certified Tile Installer Program. Dan Hecox CTI #1215 is next in the CTEF Blog series about Qualified Labor based on several articles in TileLetter.com.

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Home Bar Decorating Ideas That Are One Of A Kind

Trendir Magazine

Having a home bar is not only a great idea, but it’s a fun one as well. Particularly if you are looking to entertain guests on a regular basis. Whether you want to bring the spotlight to your home bar, or you simply want to upgrade it, we have put together a guide. Here is our take on a few chic ways to décor your home bar. The Sophisticated Add a metallic touch for a grander effect, while keeping your decor upscale and grand.

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Alliance Flooring: All signs point to prosperity for group’s members

Floor Covering News

March 18/25, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 21 By Ken Ryan San Antonio—Alliance Flooring’s annual convention, held here March 9-12, once again proved that flooring retail can be fun, and that the mantra: “work hard, play hard” best suits these members. Alliance’s CarpetsPlus Color Tile and Carpetland members are coming off a 2018 in which […].

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Proppants Industry Surpasses Milestone

Ceramic Industry Magazine

According to a recent report, the proppant industry supplied 230 billion lbs (115 million tons) of sand, ceramic and resin-coated proppants in 2018.

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How to Remove Asbestos from Your Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

You don’t want to find asbestos in your home. It’s not one of the 9 germiest places , and perhaps it’s not as widely-known as mold. However, this residential toxin can cause a variety of serious health problems. In this article we cover what asbestos is, why it’s so dangerous, where it’s located and how to remove it. What is asbestos?

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Exterior Engineering and Enigma Variations

Diary of a Tile Addict

Installation at Enigma, Barcelona by Neolith. This year’s Natural Stone Show will be joined at ExCeL, London, by a new sister show: Hard Surfaces. From 30th April to 2nd May 2019, buyers will be presented with a powerful line up of ceramic, porcelain, conglomerate, ultra compact, and natural stone surface solutions, making this a must-visit event for retailers, distributors, contractors, and specifiers alike.

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Should You Install Tile Under Cabinets?

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

If you're wondering whether it's better to install tile under cabinets or not, the answer is. it depends. It depends on the structure of your home as well as your kitchen and its subfloor, the materials selected and your own preference.

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Geometric Walls That Bring Fun Into Any Room

Trendir Magazine

If your home is in need of a pick me up, it is time to take a look at your walls as the perfect place to make a daring statement- that is where a geometric pattern comes into play. The geometric pattern works well due to how cool and invigorating it is without the need of additional décor. It gives you the ability to expand the room with color, texture, tiles and even provide a depth of character in a modern, optical illusion type of way.

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