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JANUARY 11, 2013

In part 1 of this feature on the industry in 2013 (ASHLEY, PLEASE LINK HERE TO PART 1), industry resources affirmed that the continuing housing recovery could mean a good year for ceramic tile and stone. In 2013], it looks like home building is coming back, through not back to its best levels. By Jeffrey Steele. At Lexington, Ky.’s

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

COF or Coefficient Of Friction is related to the traction and slipperiness of a ceramic or porcelain tile. COF is a standardized method to measure the frictional resistance of a walking surface, in this case, tile. According to this standard, tiles with a wet DCOF AcuTest value of less than 0.42 Why did this change get made?

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AUGUST 13, 2013

standard and ISO 13007 Classification C1T. standard and ISO 13007 Classification C2ES2P2. Growing representation from Spanish tile industry at CERSAIE 2013. When mixed with water, Kerabond T acts as a medium-bed mortar meeting the ANSI A118.1 www.mapei.com. largest foreign participation in the international fair.

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APRIL 2, 2013

Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Then take note of these two recent Pinterest-inspired events: Car manufacturer Buick put a social network spin on its 2013 Encore luxury car by reinventing its interiors and exteriors based on a Pinterest board. May 1, 2013 (10:45 to 11:45 AM). design standards. Promoting with Pinterest.

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MAY 9, 2013

Florida Tile has taken the look of early Americana and its own Made-In-The-USA initiative a few steps further with the release of Cliffside HDP High Definition Porcelain™ wall and floor tile, inspired by traditional Vermont slate.“As That is especially true in the design of our newest color body porcelain floor and wall tile line, Cliffside.

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MAY 21, 2013

Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Spanish Tile Design, Innovation Inspires Coverings 2013 Attendees. Tile of Spains exhibit at Coverings 2013. At Coverings 2013 , held recently in Atlanta, the Tile of Spain marked its 26th year in exhibiting Spanish innovation at the annual tile and stone show. design standards. at 6:00 AM.

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AUGUST 27, 2013

Tuesday, August 27, 2013. 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the first train journey on the London underground. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. ▼ 2013. (53). Enduring Tile of the London Underground. backsplash designs. bathroom tile.

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APRIL 30, 2013

Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Handmade porcelain tiles are made with the most care and love, so are a great option when you want to make something really special. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. ▼ 2013. (53). Use Handmade Tiles.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Tuesday, February 5, 2013. New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. ’s Laminam collection gained a new series with the addition of Filo, a uniquely textured, metallic-finish line of large format porcelain panels ideal for skinning interior vertical surfaces in commercial settings. design standards.

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MARCH 12, 2013

Tuesday, March 12, 2013. So imagine my excitement when I was selected to participate as a panelist in an educational session for tile and stone professionals, Selling Tile: The Internet, the Industry & the Consumer, during Coverings 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. Labels: Coverings 2013 , stone , tile , trade show. at 6:00 AM.

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JANUARY 8, 2013

Tuesday, January 8, 2013. We wish you a great 2013! Best Wishes for 2013! design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. ▼ 2013. (53). Custom Cement Tiles Add The Right Touch. Constanza Cement Tile. Dark Green Ceramic Tile. bathroom design.

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AUGUST 20, 2013

Tuesday, August 20, 2013. I’m sure we’ll be seeing many more advances in the coming months with Cersaie , the Italian tile exhibition held in Bologna, Italy September 23-27, 2013; Cevisama , the Spanish tile exhibition held in Valencia, Spain, February 11-14, 2014); and Coverings 2014 , set for April 29-May 2, in Las Vegas.

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MAY 6, 2014

I was thrilled to see porcelain tiles paying homage to traditional and contemporary cement tile patterns. And remember, while the look is that of hand-crafted cement, these tiles are made entirely of porcelain. As an advocate of hand-crafted ceramic and cement tile, I felt more connection than ever to these new porcelain tiles.

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DECEMBER 31, 2013

Tuesday, December 31, 2013. 2013 has been a year of tremendous growth, exciting change, stronger partnerships, and a lot of learning coupled with fun about a product I really love. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. ▼ 2013. (53).

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JUNE 18, 2013

Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Patchworks tiles, such as “ Minoo” by Marcel Wander for Bardelli, feature ornate 8”x8” porcelain floor tiles in five silkscreen patterns reminiscent of Persian rugs. Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design. The Italians are famous for their design sense. Matching is Overrated. at 6:00 AM.

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JANUARY 15, 2013

Tuesday, January 15, 2013. For your trend-spotters, theres something to be said about large format tiles and Pantones color pick for 2013, Emerald Green. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. ▼ 2013. (53). backsplash designs. bathroom tile.

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JANUARY 1, 2013

Tuesday, January 1, 2013. As many of you know, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2013 , Emerald, was announced recently. That being said, I wish nothing but happiness, health, and wisdom to all of you for 2013! design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Tuesday, September 10, 2013. The new prices will be shown online and go into effect on September 14, 2013. We will honor the current prices for any orders placed between now and September 13, 2013. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo.

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AUGUST 13, 2013

Tuesday, August 13, 2013. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. ▼ 2013. (53). Carters Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles, Murals and Façades - Disappearing History. † Beamish, Derek, John Dockerill, and John Hillier. The Pride of Poole 1688-1851.

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Our goal is to offer products that meet your uncompromising standards. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. ▼ 2013. (53). Cement Tile is Our Life. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

First, there are no industry standards and this results in numerous colloquial terms used to identify the same type of finished edge. Remember that there is no specific standard for right and left hand bullnose pieces. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo.

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JANUARY 28, 2014

It’s our pleasure to let you know that your name has been drawn from the group of December 2013 THF Matching Fund Donors, "Fund the Founders Legacy." design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. 13 Top Selling Tiles from 2013. ► 2013. (53).

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APRIL 9, 2013

Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Avente Tile works closely with its tile artisans and we can often beat the standard delivery time, or find ways to improve delivery with expedited freight or shipping. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. ▼ 2013. (53).

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JUNE 4, 2013

Tuesday, June 4, 2013. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. ▼ 2013. (53). The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles. Ceramic tiles are materials that can add glamor and value to any part of your home. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010.

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JANUARY 29, 2013

Tuesday, January 29, 2013. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. ▼ 2013. (53). Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. bathroom tile. cement tile. cement tile plans. ceramic tile.

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JUNE 24, 2014

design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. ► 2013. (53). backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. bathroom tile. cement tile. ceramic tile.

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MARCH 19, 2013

Tuesday, March 19, 2013. There are four textures in this combination: Travertine, Luna, Limestone and Standard (smooth). design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. ▼ 2013. (53). Handmade products have always intrigued me. backsplash designs.

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MARCH 17, 2013

Sunday, March 17, 2013. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. ▼ 2013. (53). Go Green with Tile. Project Pick: Create a Mosaic with Gourmet Garden Tiles. The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. backsplash designs.

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JUNE 10, 2014

Last week we introduced our new Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool ! design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. ► 2013. (53). backsplash designs.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Tuesday, September 24, 2013. Im thrilled to report that the trend continues from what I saw recently during Coverings 2013. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. ▼ 2013. (53). Cement Tile Design Trends & Tips. backsplash designs.

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MAY 28, 2013

Tuesday, May 28, 2013. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. ▼ 2013. (53). Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Sto. Spring into Summer with our Cement Tile Ideas. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, fireplaces are also enjoying their place in the renewal process with the limitless decorative possibilities of handmade cement tile, porcelain tile, glass tile, ceramic tile, and mosaic tile. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. ► 2013. (53).

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JANUARY 14, 2014

of cement tile in 2013 than ever before. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. 13 Top Selling Tiles from 2013. ► 2013. (53). A Cement Tile Backsplash using Cuban Design 110 2B. In fact, we had more orders for 50-100 sq. backsplash designs.

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JULY 9, 2013

Tuesday, July 9, 2013. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. ▼ 2013. (53). The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase. Image via Photographersnature. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. bathroom tile. cement tile.

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OCTOBER 2, 2012

With the close of the 30th edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramics for Architecture and Bathroom Furnishings held annually in Bologna, Italy, once again proved itself as the launching pad for newly developed ceramic, porcelain, glass and mosaic tile products that will soon hit showrooms and the marketplace.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Urban Wood is a beautiful new porcelain tile ideal for any application, especially for creative projects where the “look of wood” is typically not specified, in particular, for hospitality suites’ kitchens and bathrooms. January 21, 2013. Florim’s new Urban Wood. www.laticrete.com. LATICRETE International, Inc.

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JULY 30, 2013

Tuesday, July 30, 2013. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. ▼ 2013. (53). Cement Tile Designs: From Antiquity to Tomorrow. In my last blog article, I wrote about the mosaic tile floors of Fishborne Roman Palace in Sussex, England. bathroom tile.

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