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2023 Tile Trends: In & Out

Why Tile

Our countdown to Coverings continues with another 2023 tile trend. This week, we’re highlighting not a tile design, but a new type of tile: 2 cm gauged porcelain tile pavers.

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Experts Share Advice On Making Homes Safer And More Comfortable For People With Dementia

JG Kitchens

I’m extremely fortunate that neither of my parents suffered from any forms of dementia, but my sister and I are in our 60s now and not immune. I hope we continue unimpaired – and that you and your loved ones do too.

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Spanish Manufacturers Preview New Collections Ahead of Cevisama 2023

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain will be heading back to Valencia, Spain in just a few days for the highly anticipated return of CEVISAMA , International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings.

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Bold Tile Guide

As The Tile Turns

Experimenting with interior design trends is exciting, but it can also be risky. After all, this isn't personal fashion we're talking about.

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How to Safely Remove Stains from Cement Tile

Granada Tile

Cement tiles have become popular for homeowners and interior designers because of their unique patterns, durability, and versatility. However, one of the most common questions we are asked is how to maintain cement tiles when dealing with stains. Stains can appear on cement tiles for various reasons.

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SICIS opens a new showroom in Dubai devoted entirely to surfaces

Ceramics of Italy

Last November SICIS opened a new sales hub for the entire Middle East, a 150 square metre showroom in Dubai devoted exclusively to surfaces with a special focus on large sizes. The operation marks an important step forward for the brand in its efforts to expand its distribution network in the highly strategic UAE market.

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Brand New Stoneware Tile Collection Features the Natural Flow of Cross-cut Travertine

Rubble Tile

Our newest porcelain stoneware tile line, Stoneline, was inspired by cross-cut travertine. The ancient sedimentary stone contains layers and swirls of amalgamated rock materials that create wavy streaks of veining and stratification formed over time.

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2023 Tile Trends: Undulated

Why Tile

Happy National Tile Day! Why Tile is celebrating National Tile Day by counting down to Coverings, the preeminent event of the North American tile and stone industry.

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3 Bathroom Tile Trends We’re Obsessed With for 2023

Granada Tile

Whether you’re renovating or just looking to refresh, introducing new tile colors and styles can inject some personality into your bathroom.

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The Current Constellation of Cosmic Clouds

Diary of a Tile Addict

The ceramic creatives at Clay Squared have released a new set of Cosmic Cloud tiles, each more wonderfully otherwordly than the next. Opting to open the task of naming the tiles to their Instagram followers, the resulting names create an intergalactic drama.

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GIO Looks at the Handcrafted Tile Trend

Giotile

With handmade tiles, no two tiles are exactly the same. Irregularity is the hallmark of tiles that have been crafted entirely by hand. Uneven edges and surfaces are the characteristics that make handmade tiles charming and irresistible, adding interest and dimension to spaces.

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Crossville Cross-Tread ® – Best Tile for Restaurant Floors

Garden State Tile Blog

As many business owners and commercial contractors know too well, certain industries have particularly strict commercial flooring standards for the health and safety of the building’s occupants.

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Marazzi opens its flagship showroom in Athens

Ceramics of Italy

A space of 400 sqm located on the ground floor of “The Orbit” building inspired by Greek mythology. The exhibition concept of Marazzi showroom sees ceramic and porcelain stoneware products displayed as a contemporary labyrinth.

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Let’s talk edges…

ModCraft

One way to finish a visible tile edge is by easing and glazing those edges… our skilled artisan masterfully attends to that exposed area. No detail is to small for your handmade tile. The post Let’s talk edges… appeared first on Mod-Craft Tile

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Castle Hill Faux Stone

Realstone

OUR ARCHITECTURAL STONE VENEER WAS DESIGNED BY MASONS Our stone profiles were created with decades of industry knowledge as an end user. Our team are experienced masons that set out to develop a product that includes the most superior attributes around.

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New Textile Pattern Porcelain Collection at Rubble Tile

Rubble Tile

This month, we’re featuring a new collection of textile pattern tiles that offer a modern depth and warmth to any room. Filose, from the tile mavens at AlysEdwards, provides the sophisticated aesthetic benefits of textiles designers love.

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2023 Tile Trends: Cemented

Why Tile

It’s our third week celebrating National Tile Day and counting down to Coverings. This is a long-time favorite, so we’ll cut right to the chase: Our third tile trend for 2023 is cemented looks. If you’re getting deja vu, it’s because cement-look tile was trending in 2020 as well.

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Geberit is working to protect forests in Tanzania

Ceramics of Italy

Geberit is promoting environmental awareness and working to safeguard resources through sustainable development practices. Ceramic sanitaryware production requires large quantities of resources and energy, while raw materials procurement and finished product transport generate further CO 2 emissions.

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How Long Does it Take Concrete to Dry?

Onfloor Technology

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Rubble Tile’s Trending Concrete-Look Porcelain Collection, Core

Rubble Tile

The natural world is full of beauty that inspires tile artisans to create the designs we’ve all come to love. But sometimes, great inspiration can come from humankind itself. The things we create can be just as beautiful as what came before us, from ancient.

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2023 Tile Trends: Cobbled 

Why Tile

Our celebration of National Tile Day and countdown to Coverings continues with a second 2023 tile trend we’re calling “Cobbled.” This trend represents any tile design that appears to be pieced together.

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Starcrete: A High-Strength Extraterrestrial Construction Material

The A to Z of Building

Researchers from the University of Manchester have developed a new material called “StarCrete,” which is made of extra-terrestrial dust, potato starch, and a pinch of salt and can be used

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What is ‘Water Stress’ and Why Should You Care About It?

JG Kitchens

It turns out that water stress is a plumbing industry term for the many challenges our drinking and wastewater systems are enduring – and what this can mean for us. It's especially acute if you live in a drought or hurricane zone.

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Ep 119: Architectural Defrag

Life of an Architect

There are a lot of things going on behind the scenes on the Life of an Architect podcast. In today's episode, we cover some changes that we think you will find amazing and some other changes that might merely be incredible.

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Weaving in Blue Glass: Mosaic Texture to Catch the Light

Margaret Almon Mosaics

Texture from Latin textura “web, texture, structure,” from stem of texere “to weave” Texture delights my hand as well as my hands.

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How To Balance College and Home Life

Kitchen and Residential Design

Are you struggling to figure out how to find a balance between your college life and home life? It can be difficult to juggle both and it's important to find a balance that works for you. In this article, we'll provide some tips on how to balance college and home life. Keep reading to learn more.

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CO2-Trapping Engineered Wood Paves Way for Green Building

The A to Z of Building

Rice University researchers have found a method to engineer wood to trap CO2 by a likely scalable, energy-efficient approach. Wood pieces at different stages of modification, from natural (far

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Top 2023 Wellness Products And Trends From Design & Construction Week

JG Kitchens

Design & Construction Week is one of my must-go events every year. Combining the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show and International Builder's Show, along with other smaller gatherings for the trade, it's the top expo for seeing the latest and greatest new releases and trends.

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Ep 120: Ask the Show – Spring 2023

Life of an Architect

Deficiencies of the Architectural Profession? Best non-architecture source for creative inspiration? When are you going to retire? We answer questions and more on Ep 120: Ask the Show - Spring 2023 The post Ep 120: Ask the Show – Spring 2023 first appeared on Life of an Architect.

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Food for Thought #23: We Shouldn’t Need Black History Month But…

JG Kitchens

This is not a political blog, but sometimes politics, home design and housing intersect and I explore those occasions when I feel I can be helpful. I did that in my latest Forbes.com article on fair housing barriers that persist to this day.

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Add a Fireplace To Your Home for Wellness and Resale!

JG Kitchens

One of my health experts shared a study in my latest article that says relaxing in front of a fire can help your mind and body destress. Heck, yeah! The fact that having a fireplace also enhances the appeal of a real estate listing is also a plus.)

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Net-Zero Energy Building Achieves a Net-Positive Energy Status

The A to Z of Building

Office buildings are generally inefficient in terms of energy use, and they contribute nearly a third of global greenhouse gas emissions from construction to decommissioning. Image

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Open Innovation Challenge Calls up Start-Ups in Drive Towards Net Zero Concrete

The A to Z of Building

Start-ups from around the world can play a leading role in helping an essential global industry in its efforts to cut CO2 emissions and help solve the climate challenge. They are being invited to

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WSB and Bentley Systems Offer New Digital Construction Management Service Based on SYNCHRO

The A to Z of Building

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced a collaboration initiative with WSB to lead civil infrastructure owners and contractors to

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The Race for Making the $300bn Concrete Market Greener is Already Underway

The A to Z of Building

If concrete was a country, it would have been the world’s third-largest carbon dioxide emitter behind only China and the US. This is no surprise given that it is the second most used

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SSAB to Showcase Strenx® Performance Steel in Cconstruction and Transportation Equipment at Conexpo-Con/Agg 2023

The A to Z of Building

SSAB, a global leader in high-strength steel production, features Strenx® performance steel and the benefits it brings to construction equipment in Central Hall booth #31215 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

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Meet the Women in Construction at the Australian War Memorial

The A to Z of Building

This International Women’s Day the Australian War Memorial is highlighting some of the key women working on the Development project. Image Credit: Australian War Memorial Representing a

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