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The History of Ceramic Encaustic Tiles

Granada Tile

At Granada Tile, we go above providing you with just the tile design you desire for your space. We give you background and share the encaustic tile history, so you can share what you’ve learned when you are entertaining and your guests are admiring your newly adorned home. Ceramic encaustic tiles were made with clay and glazes that have been put through a heating process to essentially burn the pigments and patterns into the tile.

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Game of Tones

Tile of Spain USA

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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How To Create Indoor-Outdoor Flow

The London Tile Co.

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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Family House Remodel Features Pavilion-Like Living Spaces

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AM Architecture designed the Camberwell House , a 5,920 square-foot (550 square-meter) residence located in Melbourne, Australia. This family house remodel expands on an existing house on the plot, which lacked an optimum indoor-outdoor connection. The brief requested more space for the large family, a better layout and an improved relationship with the neighboring leafy park.

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Art Deco Delights

Diary of a Tile Addict

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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From Italy to Rubble Tile: Mediterranea?s Loom Collection

Rubble Tile

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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Pink Bath

The Perfect Bath

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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Grouted Geometry

Diary of a Tile Addict

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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MORGAN ADVANCED CERAMICS: Porous Silicon Carbide for Environmentally Friendly Pump Seals

Ceramic Industry Magazine

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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Crossville hosts University of Tennessee students to NeoCon

Floor Covering News

Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville is hosting four students from the University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design to NeoCon 2018 in Chicago. These students earned the trip by creating winning, tile-focused.

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Here’s Why You’ll Want a Living Green Roof on Your Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A green roof, also known as a grass roof or living roof, is a growing trend. Architects and designers have cleverly figured out how to put down roots in the most expected of places — over your head! Most rooftops are an eyesore or simply boring. And in an urban environment, they’re wasted space. But a living green roof solves all these issues by being visually stunning, expanding your outdoor square footage and adding an eco-friendly element.

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Integrated Inspiration

Diary of a Tile Addict

Tiles by Mutina. As a long-term champion of ceramic tiles, someone who is convinced that they are the world’s finest surface finish, with unsurpassed technical and aesthetic abilities, if I have had one criticism of ceramic tile manufacturers in the past it is this: they have been too passive. OEO Studio’s design drawings for Mutina Accents. Over the past 30 years ceramic tile design has been too reactive.

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Society of Glass and Ceramic Decorated Products' Deco '18 Wrap-Up

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Deco ’18 returned to the Hilton Easton in Columbus, Ohio, site of the 2015 show, for another successful gathering. Columbus falls within the radius of driving distance for many members, and the Easton area is an excellent backdrop for a conference, providing numerous dining and entertainment options for attendees.

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Emser Tile?s Borigni collection wins HD Award

Floor Covering News

Los Angeles—Emser Tile’s Borigni series won the flooring category of the 14th annual HD Product Awards, alongside co-winner, Hand Grade from Havwoods International.

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How to Stay Organized on a Cross-Country Move

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Any move has the potential for stress, but a cross-country move much more so. There is no practical option to take things slow and move in chunks, or even bring the most important items to your new place in a few loads. However, the good news is that there are numerous things you can do to remain organized on a cross-country move and make the experience as stress-free as possible.

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Dykstra New Sales/Mktg VP at Braxton-Bragg

Stone Update

Brings two decades of experience to supplier of U.S. stone fabricators.

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Dental and Orthopedic Applications Continue to Drive Medical Ceramics Market

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The medical ceramics market is anticipated to exceed $24 billion by 2024, experiencing significant growth from 2018-2024.

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Home Sales Price Boosters Pinterest Board

JG Kitchens

I came across an interesting post from RealEstate.com showing the top sales price boosters for starter homes and thought my Gold Notes readers might be interested. So I created a Pinterest Board illustrating some of my favorites. Here’s the complete list of 29 features. Many, like hardward flooring, exposed beams and wainscot are easy to add on your own, or with a skilled handyman.

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5 Ways to Get the Mixed Metallics Look in the Bathroom

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Mixed metallics is a huge trend that’s taken the design world by storm. At one time it would be taboo to mix metallic textures in a space — too much clashing. But today, purposefully mixing metallics creates a sense of contrast and visual interest. And there’s no better way to get that artsy, sleek and stylish look than in the bathroom. With all of those fixtures going on in the space, it’s a great way to try out mixed metallics.

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Marmomac Readies for a Big Show

Stone Update

September international stone event sells out exhibition space; producers preview innovations.

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Reader Interest Soars with Ceramic Cores from Morgan Advanced Materials

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Is your company targeting China’s aerospace industry as an opportunity for growth? What challenges do you foresee?

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Home Sales Price Boosters Pinterest Board

JG Kitchens

I came across an interesting post from RealEstate.com showing the top sales price boosters for starter homes and thought my Gold Notes readers might be interested. So I created a Pinterest Board illustrating some of my favorites. Here’s the complete list of 29 features. Many, like hardward flooring, exposed beams and wainscot are easy to add on your own, or with a skilled handyman.

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Get Ready for Warm Weather With This Ultimate Summer Home Maintenance Checklist

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Summer is almost here. Before it officially arrives, give yourself a chance to beat the heat by prepping your home for the coming season. If you aren’t sure where to start, you’re in luck. Below is our ultimate summer home maintenance checklist. Follow the steps described and, before you know it, you’ll be ready for the best part: summer entertaining.

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Natural Stone Institute Awards: July Deadline

Stone Update

Entries for 2018 Pinnacle and Industry Recognition honors needed by July 20.

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Small Kitchen Trends That Help Brighten The Space

Trendir Magazine

Traditionally kitchens tend to come with multiple different areas that we all wish we could improve, some of them have little to no cabinetry, and others have limited space. Having limited space in your kitchen can put a damper on your décor. However, when done correctly, your small kitchen can become the perfect location for entertaining and dining festivities.

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Episode 0001 ? Character Development

Life of an Architect

So after eight and a half years, I have finally decided to enter the world of podcasting. I am excited to add this medium to my toolkit as I think podcasting my actually be a more natural medium for me rather than writing a blog post. I have maintained that I ama terrible writer, but I actually think I am a fairly engaging speaker – especially in the casual environment of a conversation between friends and colleagues.

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The 7 Deadly Remodeling Sins

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Renovation, particularly DIY renovation , is huge for homeowners right now. If you’re in the majority considering a renovation, the operative word is “plan.” Jim Hubbard, owner of Remodeling Experts in St. Louis, MO, tells Freshome, “Doing the work is easy, but planning and making good selections – that’s the hard part.” Failing to plan is the overall remodeling sin that homeowners make.

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Mohawk partners with Groundswell to bring smartflower to Chicago community

Floor Covering News

Chicago—As part of Mohawk Group’s ongoing commitment to leave more handprints than footprints, the commercial manufacturer joined Groundswell, Elevate Energy and other partners June 13, here, for the unveiling of.

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Coastal Decorating Ideas That Work In Every Room

Trendir Magazine

Nothing brings a summery, relaxing feel to your home quite like coastal décor. The clean lines, perfectly smooth décor and soft hues tend to come together perfectly for that instant vibe of summer nights. The idea is to have a summer feel all-year-round. The following coastal decorating ideas will work in every room and create a fun aspect that works during every season, not just the summer time.

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Undiscovered Bahamas: Top Things to do in The Exumas

Kitchen and Residential Design

via If you’re looking for an ultimate escape – a vacation in the Exumas located in the Bahamian paradise is what’s in store for you. You’re most likely swim with the charming pigs and gentle nurse sharks, see giant starfish, and even feed wild but friendly iguanas. You may want to spend your entire year boating and floating through the 365 cays, as what locals say, one cay per day.

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Have an Endless Summer With These 35 Beach House Decor Ideas

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. Want to infuse your home with a little bit of beach chic for the summer (or year round)? Wait until you see these 35 beach house decor ideas. You can bring a little bit of coastal living into your home or apartment, even if you’re not beach-adjacent, with just a few tweaks!

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AVA by Novalis launches PVC-free sheet flooring at NeoCon

Floor Covering News

Chicago—Novalis Innovative Flooring has added a PVC-free sheet flooring to its repertoire under its AVA commercially specified brand. The company showcased the new flooring June 11-13 at NeoCon, here. “There.

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11 Spaces With A Bohemian Twist

Trendir Magazine

One of the biggest interior design trends of the year is adding a bohemian twist to your current décor. Bohemian décor has an easy breezy aesthetics to it yet packs a big punch due to the vivid colors used. Here are a few ways to incorporate a bohemian twist to any space in your home. Texture Texture can be added in multiple different ways. Whether you want to add texture with a rug or you want to add texture with a daring lamp.

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Bringing Suzi Beber’s Tree of Life into Mosaic Unfurling

Margaret Almon Mosaics

Tree of Life Mosaic by Nutmeg Designs based on a drawing by our client, glass, millefiori, gold smalti on slate, 10×14 inches. Our first collaboration with Suzi Beber was translating her Tree of Life drawing into glass mosaic, from Suzi’s series : “ one of a kind, and are only the size of a hockey trading card. Each represents a precious person or pet whose life has been touched by cancer. “ Cancer Breaks ” are miniature worlds done in pen and ink and are sacred spaces where hop

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Real Talk: 5 Crucial Things to Do When Buying a Fixer-Upper

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We all love seeing those home renovation shows on TV, but unfortunately, the process is a little more complicated when you’re planning on buying a fixer-upper in real life. That said, as always, we have you covered. Below is a list of the top considerations to keep in mind if you’re set on buying a property that needs a lot of TLC. Read them over and keep them close.

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Armstrong energizes commercial vinyl sheet in new DecorArt Rejuvenations

Floor Covering News

Lancaster, Pa.—DecorArt Rejuvenations flooring, a vinyl sheet collection from Armstrong Flooring, introduces a versatile range of updated designs that deliver enhanced realistic visual impact and long-lasting performance to contract interiors. New visuals with exquisite.

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Acoustically Imaging Diamond Drill Bit Inserts for Oil Wells

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Internal defects (usually described as cracks or voids) in the diamond inserts that make up the drill head used in drilling oil wells typically consist of some type of gap in the diamond material. The mechanical forces applied to a diamond insert are so great that these defects may cause the insert to fracture, even though it cannot be scratched by the rock layers it is drilling through.

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