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Tile of Spain Heads to Coverings 2019!

Tile of Spain USA

In just one week, nearly 100 Spanish ceramic and stone manufacturers will be heading to Coverings 2019: The Global Stone & Tile Experience to showcase their latest products and innovations during North America’s premier event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry. The show is scheduled to take place April 9-12 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, bringing together 1,100 exhibitors from 90 countries.

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If Only The Road to the Final Games Were Paved in Tile

Architectural Ceramics

We know in March and April, the NCAA Tournament is played on wood-covered basketball courts; but, wouldn’t it be sweet if the elite teams dribbled and passed the ball to the finals on wood-look tile instead? At Architectural Ceramics, we have wood-look porcelain tiles that you won’t want to pass up. Our Wood Replica Collection has long been a fan favorite among designers and homeowners alike.

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April Featured Tiles: Andalusia & Statement

The London Tile Co.

Will April bring the traditional showers, or are we heading for another early heatwave? Either way, we’re entering the perfect time to spruce up your home. Sometimes all you need to freshen up your space is a small change, and replacing that splashback or those old floor tiles could make all the difference. Take a look at this month’s Featured Tiles for inspiration, or browse our wide selection of wall and floor tiles online today.

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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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Denver Showroom Showcase: Bringing Our Favorite Floor Tiles to Life

As The Tile Turns

At Decorative Materials, we're passionate about finding design inspirations all around the world — but we also aim to incorporate these designs in a way that feels authentic to our beloved state of Colorado. This blend of international aesthetics and local sensibilities appeals to those who desire a clean look with hints of sophistication.

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15 of the Best Open Design Showers

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

One of the popular ways to get a sleek, modern bathroom is to opt for an open design shower. As the name suggests, these showers are typically fully open to the rest of the bathroom, or at least only partially covered. Many are even simply behind clear glass partitions. This design opens up the bathroom space visually. And the lack of a shower curtain allows the bathroom to look more modern and spa-like.

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What’s On The Horizon for Residential and Commercial Tile Trends in 2019

Garden State Tile Blog

It’s been a pivotal few years for the tile and surface industry. From porcelain to cement to natural stone, new designs and innovations have lead to some of the most breathtaking new collections for both residential and commercial projects. Read on to see what tile trends are on the horizon from Garden State Tile ! RESIDENTIAL TILE TRENDS. Strong Veined Marble Porcelain.

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Outdoor Oak and Cindered Cedar

Diary of a Tile Addict

This week Tile Addict is taking a look at ten stunning new ranges from Ceramics of Italy members that we are likely to see next week at Coverings. Wood-effect tiles are today’s focus, and we have two incredibly different interpretations of the wood-look to share. Supergres takes a traditional approach with their Ekho series, creating porcelain stoneware flooring that mimics natural oak.

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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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Timeless Ways To Bring Traditional Style To Your Living Room

Trendir Magazine

Traditional living room décor has remained a staple and withheld the test of time due to comfort and ease. When it comes to decorating a living room being comfortable is key but with a high-end feel. In order to have that signature high-end feel without compromising comfort you want to create a timeless, traditional aesthetic while being unique to your personal style- we show you how to do just that.

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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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Translating Tessuto

Diary of a Tile Addict

This week Tile Addict is taking a look at ten stunning new ranges from Ceramics of Italy members that we are likely to see next week at Coverings. On today’s agenda are two companies playing with colour and texture to create their own disparate worlds with tile. Luci di Venezia from Decoratori Bassanesi is the new ceramic embodiment of the floating city of Venice.

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Consumer Preferences Continue to Drive Strong Growth for Large-Format Ceramic Tile

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The global market for large-format ceramic tile panels is projected to display growth of over 11.8% by volume and 9.4% CAGR by value from 2019-2024.

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The Certified Tile Installers Credo

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Just in time for Coverings, we've created the Tile Installer Credo which consists of ten core tile installation beliefs. If you've been following this blog, you're probably familiar with them as these are principles we don't take lightly. These beliefs keep us up at night; they motivate us to be active in the tile industry and seek out every opportunity to make believers of all those who still doubt and don't follow the industry standards and best practices for installing tile.

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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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Nordic Nuances

Diary of a Tile Addict

This week Tile Addict is taking a look at ten stunning new ranges from Ceramics of Italy members that we are likely to see next week at Coverings. Two companies have a soft Nordic appeal on offer, with gentle greys and blues, and textures inspired by nature and fabrics. From Ceramiche Keope their new porcelain stoneware takes its surface and appearance from limestone, with natural variation in veining and colouration.

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GRIEVE CORP.: Inert Atmosphere Cabinet Oven

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The model number 799 is an electrically heated 1,382°F (750°C) inert atmosphere cabinet oven from Grieve that is reportedly used for processing ceramic components prior to assembly.

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New CEO at Pokarna Engineered Stone

Stone Update

Paras Kumar Jain is promoted at quartz-surface subsidiary of Pokarna Limited in India.

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Some Fave New Products at KBIS 2019 — from the San Diego Union-Tribune

JG Kitchens

Here were some of my favorite products from KBIS and Design & Construction Week in February. It was a huge show this year, making it tough to pick just six products. (I’ve got six more coming up on HomLuv soon, too, that I’ll share here when that piece goes live. This piece published on the front page of the San Diego Union-Tribune ‘s Home + Garden section on Saturday.

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Magnum Marble and Michelangelo

Diary of a Tile Addict

This week Tile Addict is taking a look at ten stunning new ranges from Ceramics of Italy members that we are likely to see next week at Coverings. Today we’re talking marble. Two companies highlight the beauty and elegance of natural marble in their new collections. In Imperial Michelangelo, NovaBell provides interpretations of four marbles which have been key elements in design and architecture throughout the ages.

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Limits Beyond the Sky for Ceramic Materials

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The phrase “the sky’s the limit” became a cliché way back before the modern airplane. Now that we have the ability to actually fly around in the sky, we need to come up with a better saying.

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The Power of Colors: Why Your Color Choices are Important

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Do you have a favorite color? Have you ever wondered why you prefer a certain color and how it affects you? “One of the most amazing things about color is its close tie to emotions, making color extremely subjective,” according to Andrea Magno, a color and design expert at Benjamin Moore. “There are so many emotions that color can evoke, many that come from our past experiences or what innately appeals to an individual.

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Swiff-Train names Joe Reddington COO

Floor Covering News

Houston—Swiff-Train has promoted Joe Reddington to chief operating officer, effective immediately. In his new role, Reddington will be responsible for operations, sourcing, supply chain and customer service as well as the product management and IT initiatives. “The Swiff-Train strength has been our sourcing expertise through the years, and we are best in class when it […].

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Dark Décor and Terrazzo Treats

Diary of a Tile Addict

This week Tile Addict is taking a look at ten stunning new ranges from Ceramics of Italy members that we are likely to see next week at Coverings. First up are these wide panels (1,600 by 3,200mm or 63in by 126in) from ABK ‘s new capsule collection Dark Edition, part of the stunning Wide&Style range. The name hints at the unifying theme, darkness, and these six new ceramic wallpapers make use of this basis in their own individual ways.

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Beautiful Farmhouse Living Room Decorating Tips

Trendir Magazine

There seems to be this recurring trend of “recycling,” what this means is what was once considered “old school” or not as “trendy” is now the best way to bring a timeless allure to any room. This time we are focusing on farmhouse living room decorating tips, in order to bring you a fresh take on an endearing decorating style. Open-Concept If you already have an open floor plan displayed as part of your kitchen allow your living room decor to flow throughout the entire space.

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Think You Don’t Have Space for a Home Library? Think Again

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

If you love to read – or you just love books, whether you actually read them or not – consider creating a home library. Most people who don’t have a home library think that they don’t have enough space. But, by thinking creatively, you can find enough room to house your own books. You don’t need thousands – or even hundreds – of books, and you don’t need wall-to-wall, ceiling-to-floor space.

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Silicon Nitride: From Supersonic to Hypersonic

Ceramic Industry Magazine

We’re in the age of hypersonic speed when it comes to military aerospace applications.

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NAFCD opens 2019 Financial Benchmarking Survey

Floor Covering News

Chicago—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has announced the opening of the 2019 NAFCD Financial Benchmarking Survey, conducted in partnership with Mackay Research Group. The report is designed to optimize distributor performance in an environment of relentless pressure on profit margins. Distributor participants in the program receive a side-by side analysis of their performance metrics next […].

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Ethereal Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Ideas

Trendir Magazine

Loved for its clean lines, easy appeal, added wood elements and charming aesthetics mid-century décor has come a long way since its humble beginnings. The decorating style came to fame in the 1950s and truly made a huge impact in the 60s; however, now it’s truly making a huge impact. Although contemporary and modern are two words that might not seem like they belong in a mid-century decorating guide they are actually just what you need to give a mid-century decorated room a well-deserved t

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8 Non-Plant Ideas for Bringing the Outside In

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We’re calling it now: 2019 will be the year of the plant. What started as a semi-hipster trend in interior design has become a full-on movement. Bringing the outside in has tons of benefits, of course, from mood boosting to cleaner air. But let’s face it: not everyone is famous for their green thumb. If you love the idea of a more natural way of decorating but can’t keep a plant alive to, well, save your life, don’t worry.

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Reflective Roofs Can Reduce Overheating in Cities and Save Lives During Heatwaves

The A to Z of Building

A new modelling study from the University of Oxford and collaborators has estimated how changing the reflectivity of roofs can help keep cities cooler during heatwaves and reduce heat-rated mortality.

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Murata Announces Merger of Singapore Subsidiaries

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. recently announced that its consolidated subsidiary, Murata Electronics Singapore (Pte.) Ltd. (MES) has absorbed Murata Energy Device Singapore Pte. Ltd. (MDS), a specified subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing, in an absorption-type merger.

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Irreplaceable Ways To Decorate With Barn Doors

Trendir Magazine

Oozing with farmhouse appeal, barn doors are great for adding separation between individual rooms including the bathroom, pantry, bedroom, and even the kitchen. Furthermore, they’re extremely versatile they can feel rustic when they are placed with farmhouse décor or modern when they’re incorporated into a contemporary atmosphere. If you have been searching for some inspiration on how to seamlessly integrate barn doors into your décor, look no further we have the ultimate guide.

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Life Hacks: 5 Things Busy People Need to Simplify their Lives

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. . Do you ever feel like life gets busier year after year? Us too. The digital age was supposed to make things easier for us, but it’s just made us have to do more in less time. Fortunately, there are some things we can do to regain our sanity.

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The Latest: Good Things We See and Do and Share

Heath Ceramics

Hello, Tumblr — we’ve moved! For behind the scenes blog posts, updates, and other news, check out the Heath Journal. For the absolute latest, more good things are over on Instagram — we’ll see you there!

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Duchateau launches new wall panel collections

Floor Covering News

San Diego—Duchateau has unveiled two new collections to its signature wood wall panel line—Celestio and Celestio Legno. The collections expand upon the company's award-winning Inceptiv wall panel line and usher in a new approach to wall covering design with LED backlighting options and stylish patterns that elevate any commercial or residential space.

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Continental Fleet Management and Telematics Facilitate Better Efficiency at Construction Sites

The A to Z of Building

Looking forward to bauma 2019 in Munich, Continental has announced that it will be taking a more active role in the area of fleet management systems for the construction industry – with a.

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