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Cement Tiles: The Difference Between High Quality and Faux

Granada Tile

Cement tiles have a lot of advantages over ceramic or porcelain tiles. They are long-lasting, relatively low maintenance, quite sturdy and totally eco-friendly, but you need to pay close attention when you choose your tile. As cement tiles become ever more popular, the market is starting to see tiles that are “faux cement.” These purport to carry many of the same qualities, but they’re not the same.

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Week of November 11, 2019 – Veteran’s Day Inspired

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week – Military Interior Design and Architecture. With Veteran’s Day this week and Thanksgiving right around the corner, we have been thinking a lot about what we have to be thankful for. In honor of those who have served our country, we are dedicating this week’s Top 5 Design posts to our military personnel. Keep reading for the best interior design posts inspired by Veteran’s Day. 1.

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Tile of Spain Travels to Little Spain NYC for an Immersive CEU Event

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain continued its 2019 CEU and networking series at Chef Jose Andres’s Mercado Little Spain In New York City for a truly authentic Spanish experience. The event was held on the morning of November 7th, 2019 in the Spanish Diner an all-day restaurant. Adorned with tile by Tile of Spain manufacturer, Vives, vibrant floral tile covered the walls, while a contrasting look of industrial tile graced the floor of the diner.

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What CERSAIE 2019 Can Tell Us About Upcoming Tile Trends

As The Tile Turns

Every year, CERSAIE — the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings — brings the world's most talented designers to Bologna, Italy for the ultimate tile extravaganza. This event sets the stage for the following season's most impactful trends. It's no wonder, then, that we've been so excited to see which new and exciting concepts the 2019 event would deliver.

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Artisan Tile Company Shares Ways to Personalize a Home

Granada Tile

Home renovations are a great way to breathe new life into an old space, and it doesn’t always require major construction to accomplish. A new tile backsplash in your kitchen, a new tile pattern in your bathroom shower or wall or new floor tiling can give your place a new lease on life. It’s also a great way to personalize your home while adding value to the sale.

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Cozy Up Your Home for the Holidays

Architectural Ceramics

Image courtesy of Lauren Liess. This space radiates with warmth, inviting us to enter and relax. It’s the time of year where temperatures drop, and everyone looks forward to all things cozy. There’s no better place than your home to amp-up welcoming vibes, especially as the holiday season gets closer and house guests are over more frequently. Before this busy time of year, consider making subtle changes to ensure your home is inviting and relaxed so you and your loved ones can truly enjoy your h

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Bright Benidorm Boardwalk

Diary of a Tile Addict

A rainbow walkway separates the sea and city along the West Beach in Benidorm, Spain. Designed by Carlos Ferrater and Xavier Marti The Paseo Marítimo is a waving, vibrant celebration of colour where locals and visitors alike can enjoy the surrounding area. Photo Credits: Alejo Bagué and Joan Guillamat. The walkway was built in three distinct layers which help it to both imitate nature, and showcase modernity.

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Showroom Design Consultant Position Available at Rubble Tile in St. Louis Park

Rubble Tile

Showroom Design Consultant (20-40 hours/week) We have a position open in our distinctive showroom and we’re looking for the right combination of interpersonal skills, design orientation, and detailed follow-through. Background in tile &/or design preferred, but not required. Must be able to handle multiple tasks.

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Tile Excellence - Untitled Article

Tile Excellence

Home renovation finished products. This house is a gut rehab job. Myself and my team has Start this project since April 2019 and now is a complete and ready for occupancy. Its a great honor to help the family getting done and move in before winter arrived. Its took us roughly 4 months from start pulling permit and completion. We removed and reframe the whole house with 9 feet ceiling on the 2nd floor with open layout concept.

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Soft and Stonelike

Diary of a Tile Addict

Living Ceramics takes surfaces very seriously. Committed to providing the best solutions for floors, walls, worktops, and steps, they take inspiration from nature to create comforting and calming products for the home. Stonelike Wall Greige Mark (300x900mm). Stonelike Wall Greige Feel (300x900mm). With Stonelike Wall, this relaxing response is immediate.

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What’s Trending in Master Bathrooms?

JG Kitchens

What’s hot in master bathroom design trends? If you’re planning on remodeling yours in the next few months — or building a new home — these answers might be of interest to you. Some of them don’t even require a remodel to implement. Check out the latest from Houzz.com readers and designers across the country in my Forbes.com article.

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Find Suddenlink internet plans near you

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: pikselstock/Shuttershock. About Suddenlink. No matter what you use your internet services for – whether it’s gaming, streaming, or simply checking email – you need an internet service that delivers a fast and reliable connection. Suddenlink is an award-winning high-speed internet provider that offers a variety of packages that fit every budget and lifestyle.

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Cali wins click LVT tariff exclusion for industry

Floor Covering News

San Diego—A request submitted by Cali has been accepted by the U.S. Trade Representative, resulting in a tariff exemption affecting the entire vinyl flooring industry. The exclusion concerns Section 301 tariffs for select types of luxury vinyl plank flooring and is effective immediately, lifting the current 25% tariff. “Cali led the efforts to exclude LVP from the […].

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Prize for Primavera

Diary of a Tile Addict

Primavera Grigio secured a win in the Finishes category at this year’s Archiproducts Design Awards. Designed by Barber & Osgerby for Mutina , the unglazed porcelain stoneware tiles present a modern twist on the natural world. Primavera Grigio and Bianco. Showcasing irregularity through the use of coloured ceramic chips, the slabs each offer a unique look and varied texture.

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Thanksgiving decorating ideas to make your home feel extra cozy

Trendir Magazine

When it comes to holiday decorating, thanksgiving seems to always take a step back. Whether that be due to the food becoming the main focus or simply because not many know how to decorate for this specific holiday. The idea is to have your decor feel just a tad bit more welcoming and sleek than the rest. That is where we come in! Here are a few thanksgivings decorating ideas to make your home feel extra cozy and thankful.

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Shop Spectrum Internet Plans Near You

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

. Image: fizkes/Shuttershock. Spectrum Internet Service. Spectrum, also known as Charter Spectrum, is a subsidiary of Charter Communications. Spectrum offers residential cable TV, internet, Voice over IP (VoIP) and fixed-line phone service and entertainment packages. For businesses , Spectrum offers internet access, data networking, fiber connectivity and phone service.

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Tarkett introduces new patterns to Garden Walk collection

Floor Covering News

Solon, Ohio—Due to the tremendous success of Tarkett’s original Garden Walk collection of 12 patterns and colorways, the manufacturer has expanded the line with two new styles—Solana and Allium—that reflect the same commitment to establishing quiet, restorative spaces, especially in today’s interiors. According to Tarkett, though the collection was originally designed with senior living spaces […].

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037: Ask the Show

Life of an Architect

What music do you listen to? What’s your design process? What is your favorite building and why? What do you eat for breakfast? All this and more today as architects Andrew Hawkins and Bob Borson answer your burning questions where almost no topic is off-limits. Continue reading 037: Ask the Show at Life of an Architect.

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A Solar-Powered Home: Will It Pay Off?

Kitchen and Residential Design

At the dawn of 2020, everyone is looking for innovative ways to use renewable energy sources. It's estimated that fossil fuels will run out before the century is over, and it's best to be prepared for that crisis ahead of time. Furthermore, the changes to the environment can no longer be ignored. Solar power is a hot topic these days, but the question has to be asked: will a solar-powered home pay off?

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Find Verizon Internet Plans In Your Area

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: Branislav Nenin/Shuttershock. About Verizon Internet . Verizon Communications is a global communications company that was formed on June 30, 2000, from a merger of Bell Atlantic Corporation and GTE Corporation. Through its Bell Atlantic origin , Verizon can trace its lineage all the way back to Alexander Graham Bell, who invented the telephone in 1876.

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Creating Your Space enters new business channel

Floor Covering News

San Rafael, Calif.—Creating Your Space has started providing custom website and digital marketing services for the kitchen and bath industry. Creating Your Space will provide fully custom websites, visualization for countertops and backsplashes, customized product catalogs specific to the dealer’s suppliers and a full range of digital marketing services to drive leads for dealers and […].

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Support CTEF on #GivingTuesday

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Have you saved December 3rd for #GivingTuesday ? It's a great way to support organizations such as CTEF.

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How To Use Rain Glass To Make A Splash In Your Home

Trendir Magazine

Rain glass- a beautiful glass that appears as if rain was coming down from it while being intimate and even a bit of a smoke show. It’s perfect for those that want something intricate yet charming all at once. Although rain glass is quite beautiful and intricate not many people know about it or how to use it. Keeping that in mind, we have put together a guide on how to use rain glass in your home to give it a well-deserved splash.

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Shop Xfinity Internet Plans Near You

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: SFIO CRACHO/Shuttershock. Xfinity Internet Service. Xfinity is the TV and internet service arm of their parent company, Comcast. They sell internet, television and cable and voice calling services and prefer to bundle all three. Internet service goes up to 1,000 Mbps and they offer more than 260 channels. They also provide mobile and home security services. .

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Durkan kicks off BDNY with after-hours program at The Shed

Floor Covering News

New York—Durkan hosted an exclusive event at The Shed in New York City’s Hudson Yards this week for more than 200 guests in town attending BDNY. The flooring manufacturer, a division of Mohawk Group, brought together architecture, design and hospitality professionals on Sunday for an evening of socializing and unwinding from the annual trade show. […].

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Find AT&T Internet Plans Near You

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: wavebreakmedia/shuttershock. AT&T Internet Service. For fast speeds, nationwide hotspots and customer rewards, AT&T Internet is an affordable option for consumers looking for a service powerful enough to connect and support all of their favorite devices. Downloading, streaming and gaming are made easy with high-speed internet and Fiber-powered plans, while solutions like the Smart Home Manager lets customers monitor and manage their Wi-Fi network right from their smartphone.

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Laticrete announces 2020 product launches at Total Solutions Plus

Floor Covering News

Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete gave attendees at?the 10th annual Total Solutions Plus conference an exclusive sneak peek at two 2020 product launches—SpectraLock 1 and Laticrete Select-Bond—that will move the needle forward for the industry. SpectraLock 1, a pre-mixed, stain-proof grout with epoxy performance, offers superior strength, rapid curing and the ability to be submerged.

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Beacon KC changes area rug shopping with flooring visualization projection system

Floor Covering News

Kansas City, Mo.—Beacon KC, a division of Eckard's Home Improvement, recently unveiled an innovative new technology at its showroom here, which allows customers to visualize area rugs in detail with a brand-new, proprietary augmented reality projection system. Originally conceived by Steve Eckard, Beacon KC owner, this visualization and projection system was designed to offer a cutting-edge, […].

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Veterans Day commemorates Carpet One Floor & Home’s ongoing support for disabled veterans

Floor Covering News

Manchester, N.H.—This Veterans Day, Carpet One Floor & Home will celebrate another successful year of partnering with the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s Smart Home Program. The national program provides mortgage-free, custom-designed smart homes to veterans with catastrophic injuries, allowing them to live more independently and enjoy their best lives within their respective communities.

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Benchwick floors, walls to be launched in U.S., Canada and Europe

Floor Covering News

Northann Distribution Center and Benchwick Construction Products have announced plans to launch ultra-high definition, direct digital print Benchwick flooring and wall coverings in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Benchwick began in 2013 and has perfected ultra-high definition direct printing technology on its waterproof Blue Eleven ultra-stable rigid core and PVC-free EScore.

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Obit: Benjamin A. Hagood Sr.

Floor Covering News

Charleston, S.C.—It is with great sadness that Southern Diversified Distributors announces the passing of Benjamin Hagood Sr., past president and CEO of William M. Bird, Nov. 9, 2019. Hagood was a visionary and a leader in the flooring industry for 50 years. He was William M. Bird’s sixth president before retiring from the then 128-year-old […].