Tile of Spain USA
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
'Information about all the Spanish ceramic tile companies exhibiting at CERSAIE 13 September 23rd through September 27th is now available in the palm of your hand with the CERSAIE’13 App. This free app for iPad, iPhone, and Android allows you to have access to all Tile of Spain exhibitors at CERSAIE’13. Download the CERSAIE’13 app and search by exhibit hall, sector or company.
Tile Talk
MARCH 5, 2013
'Tuesday, March 5, 2013. California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and California Pavers. Los Angeles is a place where California history is still held sacred. Amongst the downtown skyscrapers and recently built Civic Center facilities, such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall designed by architect Frank Gehry, you’ll find everything from Olvera Street (the birthplace of the city of Los Angeles, which started as Pueblo de La Reina De Los Angeles in 1781), to Union Station (built in 1939 in
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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
MARCH 26, 2013
'By Jeffrey Steele. When Sylvie Atanasio joined Country Floors about a year ago, she made no small plans. She and general manager Charlie Duncanson teamed up with one large goal in mind: “Returning it to the glory days was the whole lure of joining the company.”. ‘The attraction of coming to Country Floors was back in the day, it was number one,” she says.
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
'Kate-Lo Tile & Stone is happy to announce that we are collecting donations benefitting Animal Ark Shelter, Minnesota’s Largest No-Kill Animal Shelter based in Hastings, MN. Now through December 16th, we are accepting donations at any of our Twin Cities locations for homeless pets. Help a homeless pet have a happy holiday. WISH LIST. Food/Treats.
Architectural Ceramics
JUNE 25, 2013
'I was looking through several tile images to find the perfect photo for our upcoming Home & Design Magazine AD. I was catching up on new product from one of my favorite brands, New Ravenna, where I came across a golden yellow glass waterjet mosaic (Fiona Jewel Glass Shown Below). This mosaic would really brighten up a bathroom and I realized it fits perfect with Lemon Zest from Pantone’s 2013 ‘Fashion Color Report’ So I got to thinking it would be neat to find a tile op
Granada Tile
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
'Yesterday, we showed you how Granada Tile ‘s cement tiles can be transformed by playing a bit with color—and how the tiles can transform a space. Today, we’re back with some more amazing bathroom tile installations created by designer and builder Ken Koonce and featuring sensational cement tiles from our Echo Collection. In this crop of projects, Cluny figures prominently again, but it’s used in two very different ways.
Time2Design
JANUARY 31, 2013
'PAGES. Home. SLIDESHOW. FOLLOW. CONTACT. ABOUT. NEWS. MIELE | BUILT FOR LIFE. 14.00. Normal. 0. false. false. false. EN-US. X-NONE. X-NONE. My interview with Dr. Marcus Miele. IMM Cologne 2013 |The LivingKitchen 2013. 14.00. Normal. 0. false. false. false. EN-US. X-NONE. X-NONE. As part of our #BlogTourCGN intineary at IMM Cologne 2013and the LivingKitchen our team was invited to attend Miele’s press conference.
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The Ace of Space
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
'Life is back to normal (sort of), and my calendar is filling up with open houses, holiday parties & the stress of having to put up the Christmas decorations all over again. Seriously, has anyone else noticed that the stores put out X-Mas displays before Halloween? I don’t know whether to say Happy Halloween or […].
KB Culture
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
'Despite our wishful thinking, love isn''t always a starry-eyed, happily-ever-after affair. On this Valentine''s Day, let''s remember to appreciate the emotional work that goes into building a lasting relationship. I think this substantial, subtle, and carefully constructed mosaic is a fitting tribute. Erin Adams designed the Hearts installation, seen here in Calacatta Tia and Thassos marbles. newravenna.com.
Tile of Spain USA
FEBRUARY 21, 2013
'Tile of Spain is back from our trip across the Atlantic to Cevisama , the International Ceramic Tile Fair, held at the Feria Valencia in Spain. We were pleased to bring our Passport to Creativity contest winners on the trip. During the course of the 4 day show we were able to see just a sampling of the nearly 700 tile exhibitors at the show. One of the tile trends we saw exhibited in full force was the look of reclaimed wood.
Tile Talk
JANUARY 29, 2013
'Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral. Recently I had the pleasure of traveling to Cologne, Germany as part of BlogTour Cologne and while I was there I visited The Cologne Cathedral. Kölner Dom First I think I should give you a little background on The Dom ( Kölner Dom , also The Cologne Cathedral) as it was started in 1248 and completed in 1880 so the next time your contractor says its going to take a bit longer to finish your project, think of this one.
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
'New changes in the coefficient of friction requirements are coming in 2014! Coefficient of friction (COF) requirements for ceramic tile are included in the vast majority of commercial construction specifications for ceramic tile. The standards for COF have changed, and any individual or firm involved in the manufacture, specification, sales, installation, or maintenance of ceramic tile floors should understand the new requirements for tile.
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
MARCH 30, 2013
'We would like to extend a warm invitation to our industry partners to join us in celebration of our newest showroom in Roseville, Minnesota. Please, contact your sales rep to RSVP for this event. Share it now!
Architectural Ceramics
JULY 4, 2013
'Today is one of my favorite holidays because Jason and I used to celebrate it as our 6-month anniversary when we first started dating. I know, that’s silly! I’m ALSO thankful for this day because we get to celebrate our independence and thank those who serve in protecting our freedom. I had an elementary school teacher that I still remember, Ms.
Granada Tile
OCTOBER 1, 2013
'The great news just hasn’t stopped for us at Granada Tile this year. You’ll recall that our sensational cement tile designs have appeared in the pages of pretty much every major home-design publication —from Architectural Digest to Dwell and lots in between. It’s a testament to just how versatile out tile designs our, appealing to modern, contemporary and traditional design-lovers alike.
Time2Design
AUGUST 6, 2013
'PAGES. Home. SLIDESHOW. FOLLOW. CONTACT. ABOUT. NEWS. ASID LA | Dwell Labs Designer Tour. As part of Dwell on Design, in Los Angeles, in conjunction with ASID Los Angeles and LA Design Magazine, I was invited to attend a VIP Tour of Dwell Labs LA. I was amongst a very talented group of bloggers and our private tour took us inside two separate prestigious building locations.
The Perfect Bath
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
'Cheney Mansion Charm. This post was written by Kendra Melodia, Waterworks Chicago General Manager, who with her colleague Karen Trychta, took themselves on a Learning Journey for some extra inspiration. They certainly found it in the wonderful details of the Cheney House. See for yourself. At Waterworks, we are encouraged to seek out sources of visual inspiration and cultural enrichment in our surrounding communities.
Making Tile Modern
OCTOBER 18, 2013
'We absolutely LOVE it when our tiles get published !! It’s truly an honor that we cherish very much here at modwalls and being featured in Cooking Light ‘s October 2013 issue is no exception. We are so proud that our American made, Clayhaus for modwalls ceramic tile collection has inspired people across the Country to create their own backsplash blends using any of our 24 colors.
Mosaicos
DECEMBER 8, 2013
'Cement tiles/ Zementfliesen/ mosaicos hidráulicos. about tiles - mainly about patterned floor tiles made either of cement or clay. Pages. Home. About. Sunday, December 8, 2013. Floors ,floors… (part I). A while ago I was invited to see a very special floor in Sevilla. If you think (like I did): what can be so different, I think I have seen all sorts of tiles and patterns - YOU ARE WRONG!
Discerning Design
JANUARY 11, 2013
'Friday, January 11, 2013. When Trends Attack! Pallet Edition Part 2. Way back in April of 2011, the first edition of pallet nastiness came up on the blog with When Trends Attack! Shipping Pallet Edition. Well, here we are again with more information, more wackiness and an endless supply of angry commenters convinced I am needlessly afraid of dirt. or especially accusatory of questionable parenting skills.
Tile of Spain USA
APRIL 25, 2013
'Tile of Spain is busy getting ready for an exciting week in Atlanta at Coverings. Beginning Monday April 29th through Wednesday May 2nd, more than 40 Spanish ceramic tile companies will be showcasing their products at the World Congress Center. Tile of Spain has a packed schedule of activities planned for the booth, including presentations and videos.
Tile Talk
JULY 9, 2013
'Tuesday, July 9, 2013. The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase. Image via Photographersnature. Located in the southern part of the famous Las Vegas Strip, the Bellagio Resort Hotel has dominated its surroundings from the time it opened in 1998 with lush landscaping, classic architecture and elements, and a man-made, eight-acre lake reminiscent of Italy’s Lake Como.
Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.
MARCH 19, 2013
'Your flooring lays the basic style and function groundwork in your kitchen, so when considering the right flooring for your cooking space, keep in mind your lifestyle. The floors must be able to stand up to heavy foot traffic, dinnerware catastrophes, tipped wine glasses, and more. At the same time, they also must reflect your personal style and fit in with your home décor.
Focus Floors and Furnishings
APRIL 8, 2013
'The concept of flooring tile goes back thousands of years when hard surfaces of various rock forms, baked clay, and ceramic were being used. The early users of these initial tile flooring types needed something to cover their dirt floors that were of a size that could be easily carried to where the floor was located. These hard surface types of flooring preceded woven grasses and fabrics that were used to cover the ground; such as, mats and rugs.
Architectural Ceramics
JULY 16, 2013
'As promised in my last blog (when I showed you a sneak peak of our fresh new patio), here it is! About 2 years ago we bought a foreclosed home at an auction, what a thrilling experience buying a home at an auction. There were points in the bidding process where we didn’t even know exactly which price the auctioneer was saying! Prior to attending the auction we had a home inspection done, we looked at comps, we knew how much we would be willing to pay…we did our research.
Granada Tile
OCTOBER 29, 2013
'Another month, another very busy time on Share Designs. It never ceases to amaze us just how creative and inspired Granada Tile ‘s clients and fans can be when experimenting with color ideas using our Echo Collection ‘s interactive catalogue. From riffs on our large-scale designs to takes on our small, decorative tiles, the level of thought is really something—month after month.
Time2Design
MAY 22, 2013
'PAGES. Home. SLIDESHOW. FOLLOW. CONTACT. ABOUT. NEWS. Kitchen Desperate For Change. This Kitchen was stuck and in desperate need of change. Stuck in a bit of a time warp, with the original hinge exposed faceframe cabinetry, linoleum floors, laminate countertops and a swing door that closed the room off from the rest of the home, this kitchen was screaming out for help.
The Perfect Bath
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
'It seems as if we are in a stone moment. Our overwhelming enthusiasm for stone should not eclipse ceramic tile as a fabulous material for backsplashes, fireplaces, kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and mudrooms. It is extraordinarily versatile, with unique palettes, easy maintenance and architecturally as well as structurally interesting. Personally, I think there is nothing more beautiful than a wall of handmade tile.
Floor Trends Magazine
APRIL 29, 2013
'Seeking out unique products in the ceramic and stone arena that it can bring to market is a core value of The Tile Doctor. Curt Rapp, founder and CEO, says his job is to pursue innovative technology that has the potential of bringing change to the industry.
Making Tile Modern
JANUARY 16, 2013
'Brio® Custom Blends Fit Every Budget! Customizing your kitchen or bathroom gets extremely pricey! Especially if you’re working within a specific color scheme. Meet our Brio® Custom Blend Program ! With literally millions of possible glass mosaic color combinations right at your fingertips, you can easily create the right tile blend for your project…Plus, it’s totally budget-friendly and fun to do!!!
Edgewater Studio
JUNE 5, 2013
'Our updated website is finally up and running. These little projects always seem to take longer than originally expected, don’t they?? We listened to your feedback when using our original site, and used this to guide the design of the “new” Edgewater Studio. Our goal was to make sure the site would serve as a go-to tool.
Tile of Spain USA
JANUARY 11, 2013
'Spanish ceramic tile can be seen on commercial buildings or in homes. It can be used on interiors and exteriors. Here’s a look at some bathrooms featuring Tile of Spain products that will hopefully inspire your next design project. If modern and dramatic is desired, consider Sea Silver series from Porcelanosa. The dimensional wavy silver tiles create a mirrored effect.
Tile Talk
MARCH 19, 2013
'Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Creating Cement Tile Molds and Pigments for Handmade Tiles: Part 2 of Our Look at ARTO Brick. Handmade products have always intrigued me. I appreciate the time, the effort and the passion that goes into creating something with little or no need for machinery. Our hands have always been our best tools, but when things need to be made in massive amounts, then machinery can play an important role in helping to meet the demands of impeding deadlines.
Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.
FEBRUARY 7, 2013
'It’s been a month since the start of the new year, but if kitchen remodeling is on your list of resolutions, you may be just starting to think about it now. If you’re getting ready to remodel, there are a few 2013 trends you may want to keep in mind for a trendy, up-to-date kitchen. Kitchen remodeling trends for 2013 include: Quartz Countertops. Granite countertops will always be popular, but quartz countertops are a hot trend right now.
Life of an Architect
DECEMBER 4, 2013
'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Interior Design / Considering white marble counter tops? Considering white marble counter tops? Bob Borson — December 5, 2013 — 31 Comments There are few things that are as stunning to me as a white marble counter top … I love them and appreciate the character and history they have as a material.
Kitchen and Residential Design
DECEMBER 4, 2013
'Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Pages. Home. About Me. Contact. My Work. My Store. Social Media Training. 04 December 2013. Old techniques, new furniture. Posted by Paul Anater. at 7:30 AM. My friend Patrick Shilling is a master woodworker in Bethnal Green, London. Over the years hes carved out a niche for himself as a creator of exquisite, one of a kind interiors.
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