Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Tile of Spain recently teamed up with the highly sought after tile, stone and wood distributor Garden State Tile for a “Tile and Tapas” CEU event at Garden State Tile’s ultra-modern, high-tech architectural and design showroom in Philadelphia. Upon entering the event, local architects and designers from esteemed firms had the opportunity to network with Tile of Spain companies ADEX , Azteca , Colorker , Dune and Harmony for a first look at their latest product launches.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Pumpkin-spiced lattes, chunky knit blankets, falling leaves — Fall has finally arrived and there’s nothing better than the taste of nutmeg, the feel of soft wool, or the sound of crunching leaves underfoot. Whether it’s the collection’s name or color palette, Architectural Ceramics is getting into the seasonal spirit with tile that is fit for fall.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 11, 2018

If you’re building a new home or renovating your existing one, you’re likely juggling with how you can add more functionality and beauty. When working in a bathroom, one of the best ways to refresh the space is with a shower revamp. The shower is a large enough space to make a design difference and small enough to not overwhelm the bathroom. Create a focal point in your bathroom that is also functional with cement tile.

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Tile Excellence

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Natural Slate & Glass Tile Bathroom Installation Natural stone slate tile is a very beautiful multi-color material that is not really a contemporary look but an all natural look. So it wouldn't seem that it would mix well with a modern contemporary glass tile look. But surprisingly, the slate tile installation job shown below turned out to be a very wonderful look.

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How to Floor Tile

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Probably one of the most popular posts on this blog and viewed many thousands of time is how to cut glass tile. Still working an in depth video but I am sure this will help. Know that any glass tile can be cut with a wet saw. If you have large solid glass tile just run the material through the saw slowly. If the glass gets hot during the cutting process it will blow out.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2018

A beautiful color scheme makes any home a buyer’s favorite. Image: Wayfair When getting your home ready to sell on a busy market, it may not make sense to take on big home improvement projects. Once you’re confident that your home does not need any major repairs that will stop a buyer’s home inspection, you can focus on easy updates to make your home more appealing.

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Trendir Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Transforming the basement into something a bit more cozy and fun for the boys is a nice sentiment, but if all you’ve got is a couch down there, you’re just not doing the space or your beau justice. Why not add a bar to round it out? Below, you’ll be able to sift through 15 basement bar designs that will finish off that man cave quite nicely.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

OCTOBER 9, 2018

If you're wondering why you need to include expansion joints when installing tile, you've come to the right place. Let me explain why they are so important. For perspective, we originally published this article in August 2016 and expansion joints continue to come up in conversation, during training sessions and also in comments.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2018

What started as a lazy Saturday afternoon looking at model homes soon turned into a full-scale homebuilding project. That’s how my husband and I went from a pair of looky-loos to building our own home over the course of a year. Now, it’s a funny anecdote we bring up when talking with friends and family. During the process, though – that was another story.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Export, Pa.—Karndean Designflooring introduces QuietChoice premium acoustic underlayment for use with its luxury vinyl planks and tiles. By pairing QuietChoice with Karndean Designflooring products, specifiers can raise the impact insulation class (IIC) of an assembly by up to 26dB and achieve an impressive IIC rating of up to 72 (ASTM E2179 6-inch slab with drop […].

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The global ceramic fiber market is projected to reach $2.9 billion by 2023, increasing at a 10.4% CAGR from $1.6 billion in 2017.

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Stone Update

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Deal enlarges Polycor’s base as largest North American dimensional-stone producer.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 9, 2018

There is a request that I receive a few times a week that I thought I would finally talk about in an effort to shed some light on a fairly taboo subject. Those requests typically start off something like this: “I have already designed my house but since I am not an architect, I don’t know how to create the technical drawings I would need to give to a contractor.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Salmela Architect recently completed the design of a charming contemporary home located in Door County, Wisconsin. The 1,093 square-foot crib reigns over a farm-field landscape and takes in the peacefulness of the surroundings. The small cedar home design caters to the expectations of a bohemian client named Beth. “ House for Beth is a narrow three-room building with stepped pitched roofs that reflect the functions within,” the architects explained. “The tallest roof defines a

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2018

Does your company provide glass or ceramic components for the automotive industry? What trends are you seeing in the market?

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Trendir Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Whether you’re thinking about hosting a spooky yet elegant Halloween party or you simply want to change up your décor according to the fun holiday, decorating your table is a way to go. Having a Halloween party doesn’t always mean you must have all the spooky, crawling bits as part of your décor, in fact, you might want to consider one of these stunning Halloween table decorating idea to impress even the most uptight guest.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2018

By Mara Bollettieri J-Lock spacers are designed to hold floating floors firmly in place during the installation process. Stop me if you’ve heard this one: So an installer is getting ready to lay down a laminate floor. He has all the necessary tools for the job—including the plastic, wedge-style spacers that came with the […].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2018

One of the best things about the fall season is gathering with loved ones as the weather cools. You share stories, glasses of wine and mugs of cider. It’s a cozy time of camaraderie. At least, that’s the idea. If you’re the one hosting, fall get-togethers can be a little stressful. The daunting task of decorating for the holidays is just around the corner.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2018

One of GPI’s followers on Facebook recently responded to a post with the comment that “glass is human friendly.” We agree.

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Trendir Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The air is getting crisper, the weather is feeling a bit gloomier, and the leaves are turning beautiful hues- fall is finally here. For most of us, fall has arrived and we are excited. Fall is one of the best seasons to decorate your home for- the colors are beautiful, and the home gets a cozy new touch. Keeping that in mind, we have created a guide that will help you create the perfect cozy room for this beautiful fall season.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Calhoun, Ga.—Recent price hikes by manufacturers are being driven by several factors, not least of which are the recent tariff increases on Chinese material. Thanks to Mannington Commercial’s U.S.-based manufacturing, the company will not be raising the prices on its hard surface flooring products at this time. Unlike other manufacturers, Mannington Commercial makes the vast […].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

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. If you’re decorating for Halloween, chances are you’re thinking of using skeleton decor. Skeletons just go with Halloween. However, there’s an art to using skeletons in your Halloween decorations. Done right, they can look creative, truly spooky and even classy.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

OCTOBER 10, 2018

As a homeowner, you know better than anyone that things can go wrong when you least expect it. Whether through wear and tear, environmental factors, or even weather damage, home repairs are unfortunately just part of home ownership. With that said, there are a number of preventative maintenance steps and jobs that you can be taking on a regular basis that will help to cut down on the amount of issues you may experience.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2018

American Standard, part of LIXIL, has received a 2018 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award in recognition of the brand’s years of award-winning efforts to develop and promote WaterSense-labeled products and encourage water conservation across the country.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 8, 2018

By Steven Feldman San Diego—When the FEI Group converged here Oct. 5-7 for its 20th anniversary, leadership paid homage to the past but was much more focused on the next 20 years. Makes sense given how the group which began as Floor Expo with about 10 members servicing homebuilders has evolved to four divisions, including two […].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2018

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. If there’s one thing Halloween is good at, it’s special effects. One of the all-time favorite Halloween activities is watching a horror movie, complete with chilling effects for maximum levels of terror. So why not bring special effects into your home using Halloween illusion decorations?

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Stone Update

OCTOBER 9, 2018

It’s time to sign up for the first industry event of the year in Las Vegas.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2018

GE Aviation’s Accelerator recently opened in Washington, D.C., to provide a place in the D.C., Virginia and Maryland area for hands-on collaboration with federal and defense customers to achieve mission-critical outcomes.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Lancaster, Pa.—Amy Costello, Armstrong Flooring’s sustainability manager, will lead two discussions as both a speaker and moderator at Greenbuild 2018 in Chicago. Thousands of building professionals from all over the world come together at Greenbuild for three days of educational sessions, renowned speakers and special seminars. “EPDs: The Good, the Bad, the Useful” – Nov. 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m. […].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2018

Halloween decor doesn’t have to be scary. Source: Sarah Greenman Do you want to decorate for Halloween, but it feels like every time you walk into the Halloween store all you see are horrifying, blood-sucking bats hanging from the ceiling and a bin of plastic severed feet? Maybe you’re the type of person who likes Halloween, just not the gory side of it.

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Stone Update

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Free registration for early-April industry event in Orlando.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) have jointly released a series of web pages providing a general overview of the standards, specifications and test methods used in the window, door, and skylight industry related to glass and glazing systems.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Deerfield Beach, Fla.—The recently imposed tariff on goods imported from China is having a significant effect on much of the flooring industry due to inevitable price increases, particularly for vinyl flooring suppliers. Since To Market’s OzoGrip and Urban 28 lines are made in North America, they are completely unaffected by the tariff. OzoGrip loose lay […].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Style your nightstand with pastel colors and mid-century modern inspiration. Image: Williams Sonoma Home Nightstands have a way of attracting clutter with everyday use. Is there really a way to organize the items we keep close at hand every night? We spoke with top interior designers to find out their favorite ways of maximizing this small surface while making it a stylish focal point in the bedroom.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Mork Ulnes Architects completed the design of a contemporary 3,300-square-foot chalet-style residence located in Norden, California. The project, named Troll Hus , aims to capture nature views while maintaining a high level of privacy. “The design is driven both by the extreme environmental conditions found at a 6,800-foot elevation and a California sensibility of generous indoor-outdoor living,” the architects explained. “The house is lifted on concrete legs to protect it fro

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Indigo – especially when used in shibori patterns – can transform a space. Image: Andrew Flesher 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. Indigo. It’s a color that’s been making a splash for centuries, yet it still feels decidedly fresh and modern. Whether you’re looking for a deeply saturated hue to anchor a room or a vibrant pop to lend visual interest, indigo delivers.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2018

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. Get ready to say goodbye to your allowance – or paycheck – because two titan teen brands have teamed up to deliver you the home decor collection of your girly-glam fantasies. This collaboration between Benefit Cosmetics and PBTeen is unapologetically feminine and totally on-trend.

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