JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting the major Spanish tile show, Cevisama , in a hosted press tour, in 2012, and seeing Tile of Spain ‘s exhibits at Coverings at several shows. Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. Gauged or Thin Tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Architectural Ceramics attended Shepherd’s Table’s Fall fundraiser Infused with Love: An Evening at the Pearl on October 4 th , 2018 to support their mission of providing services to those in need within the community. Take a look at future Architectural Ceramics charity and tile events on our News & Events page.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

With the final four games this weekend, Architectural Ceramics put together our own final four match ups, and it’s just what you’d expect: tile. ACI employees filled out tile brackets and the results are in. Download your own 2018 Tile Bracket here. Tile Stats By Type. Natural Stone.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

I think we can all agree that hexagon tiles aren’t going away any time soon. At Architectural Ceramics, we heart hexagons. Sealed with a kiss, this special order tile is headed straight from our heart to yours. Here, the kiss-dipped technique carefully blends two glaze types on each hexagon tile. Hot for Hexagons.

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Tile of Spain is looking for architects and designers to spend a week in Spain to experience in person the innovation and design trends of Spanish tile at the Cevisama 2018 trade show in Valencia, Spain February 2018. The trip includes immersion in Spanish culture, tours of architectural sites, CEU credits, and more!

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

Architectural Ceramics is at it again, this time with a focus on sea shells and mother of pearl as inspiration. Dive in with us, as AC looks toward tile collections that lend themselves to a subtle seaside style. The tile’s iridescent shine reminds us of a polished pearl. Stone & Glass Mosaics.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Whether it’s the collection’s name or color palette, Architectural Ceramics is getting into the seasonal spirit with tile that is fit for fall. But, just like most of us eagerly await the change in seasons, these fall-inspired tiles are worth the wait. Porcelain tile is known for being tough. Autumn Park.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 24, 2018

Aliquippa, PA, April 23, 2018 – ARDEX Americas is proud to be recognized at The Starnet Commercial Flooring Design Awards as a preferred vendor for 10 winners, including five gold awards. Starnet 2018 People’s Choice, Gold and Healthcare, Silver. Starnet 2018 Education, Gold (Preferred vendor, HENRY).

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% in addition to the price of the tile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2018

In reality, your countertops can be the artistic centerpiece of your kitchen – and we have the 2018 countertop trends to prove it. One of the biggest 2018 countertop trends is mixing materials. One of the top 2018 countertop trends is embracing mixed materials. Don’t believe us? Embrace the industrial look by using metals.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Better yet, let’s look at a few fireplaces that feature Architectural Ceramics tile. Made to look like Italian travertine, this large format porcelain tile from our in-stock Monticello Collection , does double-duty as a stylish and durable fireplace option. Modern & Moody. Classy & Glassy.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 14, 2017

PPG, a global supplier of paints, coatings and industrial materials, announced its 2018 Paint Color of the Year: Black Flame. Image: PPG When PPG announces its Paint Color of the Year, you’re bound to see it everywhere — from tiles and apparel to the next NASA rocket. A closer view of Olympic ‘s Black Magic color swatch.

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Granada Tile

JUNE 27, 2018

If you’re a connoisseur of stunning interiors looking for a list of interior design blogs featuring beautiful cement tile images, practical advice on installing and incorporating cement tiles into residential and commercial projects and insightful tips on how to make the most of this popular material, you’ve come to the right place.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 15, 2019

The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design has recognized Karndean Designflooring’s Knight Tile and Opus gluedown ranges and the Korlok Reserve rigid core range with 2018 Good Design awards. Export, Pa.—The The three collections encompass the company’s new product […].

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Inspired by Betty Sullivan’s visit last September, we decided to look at features of the most prominent Scottish interiors and how they translate to our world – the world of tile. When you do, it will be easy to see why Betty, owner of Architectural Ceramics, had Scotland on her bucket list for so long. Building up the Beauty.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Looking back on 2017, it was a good year for tile and for Architectural Ceramics. Here is the Best of 2017, inspired by our annual corporate meeting instead of popular products and tile trends. Architectural Ceramics is without a doubt, a company full of characters. It’s easy to apply that to tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. Instead of flowers, let’s talk showers and shower tile. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. Underneath It All. Made in the U.S.A.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 19, 2018

Over the next couple of weeks Diary of a Tile Addict will be sharing some of the new tile ranges that will be on display at Coverings, Atlanta, USA from 8th May. Tile Addict is starting with one of Spain’s foremost manufacturers, Colorker. Highlights of the programme include: Augmented Reality – Ceramic Trends 2018.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 16, 2019

With a degree in Ceramics and Fine arts and a Masters in Architecture, combining these two worlds into her work seems to be something she does best. The Wall Project – Wall Intervention for ColectivArquitectura Lisbon, 2018. The Wall Project- Wall Intervention Detail for João Tiago Aguiar Arquitectos Lisbon, 2018.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Here’s a round up of the best kitchen and bath trends and products from KBIS 2018. The post Check Out Trends and Products from 2018 Kitchen and Bath International Show appeared first on Freshome.com. The Vale knob was first introduced in its 1953 Modern Hardware catalog.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 24, 2018

Here’s a roundup of the coolest (and most out-there) creations from Milan Design Week 2018. The entrance to Missoni’s showroom for Milan Design Week 2018 featured oversized textiles printed in the fashion house’s signature patterns and colors. We’d love to hear in the comments.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 7, 2018

The Rilievi collection was presented in a striking installation specifically created for Spazio CEDIT by the BRH+ architecture firm to mark Milan Design Week 2018. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2018. Rilievi designed by Zaven for Cedit. More at: [link] /.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 28, 2018

Regular readers of Diary of a Tile Addict will know that I am a big fan of the 3D tile designs produced in Brazil. For 2018, this pioneering company has launched the Design Collection in Terracotta. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2018. One of the foremost exponents is Nina Martinelli.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 9, 2019

As for the tile world, this delighful colour can, in some way or another, be found all over. CTD Architectural Tiles offer an uncanny representation of the colour in their Kenzo range, with Kenzo Blue, and the Blue decors providing a perfect example of Classic Blue. CTD Architectural Tiles. Ariana Energy.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Image: In Toto Kitchens Industrial accents like white subway tiles and brushed silver barstools and pendants work perfectly with sage green. Image: Kaner Interior Design The sage green tiles warm up this fusion bathroom that blends Asian and Mid Century Modern styles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The structure was designed and created by architecture and design professors Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello and revealed in May of last year. It went on to recieve the 2018 3D Pioneers Challenge, and it’s clear to see why. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, December 2019. Rael San Fratello.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 31, 2018

If any further evidence was needed that worktop and furniture applications of XXL tiles will move centre stage at Cersaie 2018, Tile Addict draws readers attention to the Aqua Maximum collection by Fiandre Architectural Surfaces, a brand of the Iris Ceramica Group. Aqua Maximum by Fiandre. Aqua Maximum by Fiandre.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—March 18, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will give back to the local community through a range of charitable initiatives at this year’s show in Orlando, Florida from April 9-12. on Thursday, April 11 th.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 1, 2017

RIBA North is hosting Moulding Futures: Collaborative Explorations in Ceramics for Architecture symposium on Friday 8th December, a one-day event created by ECAlab and supported by Tile of Spain, the University of Liverpool and Leeds Beckett University. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, November 2018.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 10, 2018

So it is some accolade for UK-based CTD Architectural Tiles that it has recently completed its second Harley Davidson garage in Manchester, England; a project developed in collaboration with Focus Architecture and Surveying. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2018. More at: [link].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 22, 2018

On Wednesday, 9th May at 8.00am in Room B312, experts including Andrea Contri, Sustainability Manager at Confindustria Ceramica, will present Health, Safety, Environment, Design: Specifying Tile in Today’s Sustainability Landscape. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018. Charm by Monocibec.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 23, 2018

At Tile Addict our mission is to do everything we can to raise the profile of tiles and amplify the message that today’s porcelain and ceramic creation offer the most aesthetically varied and technically advanced surface solutions on the planet. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, August 2018.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 4, 2018

This is the time of year when tile manufacturers start to inform Tile Addict of their plans for Cersaie 2018. And early indications are that the new market opportunities offered by XXL format tiles – 3,200 by 1,600mm and up – are very much on the manufacturers’ minds.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Having just returned from an Italian exhibition triple-header – Cersaie, Technargilla, and Marmomacc – I found myself contemplating just how would I display today’s XXL porcelain slabs if I was a tile retailer. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, October 2018. More at: [link].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 14, 2018

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. Mutina Accents roomset.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

In 2018, Now in its 25th year, the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition’s Residential award went to Ziger/Snead Architects for the Baltimore Slate House ?in This striking design featured tiles by ?Imola Imola Ceramica, supplied by distributor Conestoga Tile? This featured tiles from Refin sourced from DI Group?

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