CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 7, 2019

In November 2018, John along with his wife Eileen had the opportunity to give back to Notre Dame via a gracious donation of $1 million, intended to establish an endowment for grants in aid to student-athletes. Founded by John Huarte, former NFL player and Heisman Trophy winner, the company is still family-owned after more than 40 years.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) will welcome two individuals to its board of directors in January 2024. Over the years, her role has become multifaceted to include all aspects of the stone industry, starting as early as design development and continuing throughout installation and final completion.

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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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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. Grey, white, black remain the top three colors in that order for both floor and walls with greige (gray-beige) following as a close fourth depending on the collection’s design inspiration. Well-Loved Vintage.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. Grey, white, black remain the top three colors in that order for both floor and walls with greige (gray-beige) following as a close fourth depending on the collection’s design inspiration. Well-Loved Vintage.

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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. Since metals are non-porous, they’re easier to clean than stone and there’s no risk of contamination if the countertop hasn’t been properly sealed. Don’t believe us?

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The London Tile Co.

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The success of wood and stone effect tiles has caused manufacturers to get creative with their designs, and the Yogi range does just that. A modern twist on the traditional stone effect tile, Yogi has a split-face finish that is perfect for creating a stone-clad style feature wall. Available in Copper, Rust and Iron.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

APRIL 30, 2018

by incorporating the top garden trends of 2018. Small gardens are at the top of 2018 garden trends As an intimate outdoor space, this small garden exemplifies the biggest 2018 garden trend. Eco landscaping is one of the biggest garden trends of 2018 Color and texture are achieved using a variety of grasses and flowering herbs.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

JULY 3, 2018

The Coverings 2018 t iny house version of the Installation Design Showcase featured a new installation team from DW Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting which collaborated with Jeffrey Bruce Baker Designs on the Smart Modern Living tiny house.

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JG Kitchens

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

The editors of Fine Homebuilding particularly liked these cool new products shown at Design & Construction Week, and asked me to write them up for their website. Federal Brace – Your stone countertop typically needs support if extending past the cabinets for serving, dining, reading, etc. More DCW coverage to come!

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 27, 2018

With half of 2018 in the books, it’s becoming clear which trends are making a comeback. Years of white-on-white design and maximialist furnishings are giving way to a more organic style. Check out what’s trending to see if your design plans are on point. A sunroom becomes a bright, multipurpose space.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 21, 2018

eporta, the interiors marketplace, and trend service, WGSN, have launched the third Interiors Trend Report 2018/19 analysing the buying trends and insights from search data from eporta’s 10,000+ interior trade buyers across 85 countries. Stone Black by Florim Stone. Key trends. The Mirror is the most popular search. •

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

October 29/November 5, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 10 By K.J. Natural stone suppliers are reinvigorating the category by utilizing new production technologies to produce high-fashion products in larger formats to meet any […].

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The London Tile Co.

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Whether it’s brick, wood, cement or stone, we love that this hard-wearing and low maintenance material is providing the latest interior design looks for less. We’ve seen a huge increase in ‘effect’ tiles over the last few years; porcelain that looks just like other materials but has all the benefits of tile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 7, 2018

Make summer 2018 your best one yet with these pool features. Image: Randy Angell Designs A Baja shelf Why is the Baja shelf one of 2018’s most popular pool features? Marry your landscaping and your pool design for a verdant feel. A Baja shelf gives you the flexibility to enjoy your pool without getting soaked.

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JG Kitchens

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

The editors of Fine Homebuilding particularly liked these cool new products shown at Design & Construction Week, and asked me to write them up for their website. Federal Brace – Your stone countertop typically needs support if extending past the cabinets for serving, dining, reading, etc. More DCW coverage to come!

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. The finish allows traditional indoor lines to become suitable for exteriors without any change to the visual design.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Image from Betty’s visit, September 2018. In the 15 th century, the Parliament of James I (as in King James Bible and Elizabeth’s nephew) introduced laws to primarily build in stone , alleviating the city of rampant fires from wood construction. Loving the large offset stone in both the interior and exterior of the castle.

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Stone Update

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Entries for exemplary installation and design accepted online until Jan.

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Burgin Construction

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Here are the top 5 trends we think are on the rise in 2018: Dream Kitchens – Gone are the days of tiny little kitchens with barely enough space to turn around. Current trends center around simple and streamlined design, effective storage solutions, multipurpose islands and beautiful Quartz countertops.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 26, 2019

NEW HAVEN, CT, April 26, 2018 – Tile America is proud to announce Island Stone with their “2019 Supplier of the Year” award. “Island Stone is the go to for spa-like projects with their innovative flat pebble stone product that is soft to the touch and inspired by organic shapes in nature.”

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 16, 2018

Amazon Prime Day 2018 is here! And that selection gets even bigger with Prime Day 2018, thanks to a rollout of new products from its Rivet line and major discounts on furniture and decor from Amazon’s in-house lines. The Stone & Beam Ainsley Geometric Queen Bed is a whopping 32 percent off right now. It’s here!

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

Download your own 2018 Tile Bracket here. Let’s see how your tile picks compare to a few of our own; and which material, porcelain, ceramic, glass or stone is favored to take it all. Ceramic tile, like a 3″x6″ subway, seems like a safe and popular pick for designers and homeowners alike. Natural Stone.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Dallas, Texas—This Friday is National Tile Day 2024 and Daltile , the largest designer and manufacturer of tile in North America, wants to kick-off the celebration by highlighting the myriad of attributes that make tile an outstanding component of residential and commercial design, construction and remodeling.

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JG Kitchens

JANUARY 23, 2018

Are you planning a remodeling project in 2018? Photo Courtesy: JG Kitchens / Terry Smith Cabinetry and Design in New Bathroom Idea Book ). The average payback nationwide for the 20 projects in the 2018 Cost vs. Value report ranges from as high as 98.3% to as low as 47.6%, depending on the type of project – 98.3% There was a 73.1%

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio — The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has provided natural stone and fabrication services for two homes with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. Natural stone and fabrication services for U.S. Natural stone and fabrication services for U.S. Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program.

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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. Blog: coverings.com/blog. About Coverings.

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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. Gauged ceramic panels, sintered stone surfaces – call them what you will – these new continuous-pressed porcelain behemoths are a great opportunity … and a serious challenge. Hyper Slim Pack Grey by Flaviker.

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JG Kitchens

JANUARY 23, 2018

Are you planning a remodeling project in 2018? Photo Courtesy: JG Kitchens / Terry Smith Cabinetry and Design in New Bathroom Idea Book ). The average payback nationwide for the 20 projects in the 2018 Cost vs. Value report ranges from as high as 98.3% to as low as 47.6%, depending on the type of project – 98.3% There was a 73.1%

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Also from 2017, Home & Design Magazine featured Architectural Ceramics as a tile resource in their 2018 Source Book: Bethesda Area Shopping Guide. A natural stone option with a twist, the Perfect Pebble Collection from our vendor Island Stone , gives a natural look other than marble that’s perfect for a fireplace.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 17, 2018

The first two, Stone Concept and Freedom, recreate the natural effects of stone for use in residential and contract environments. Then, the tiles and slabs in the Shades collection, created by designer Gordon Guillaumier, reproduce brush strokes and veiled finishes, breathing artistic beauty onto floor and wall surfaces.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

November 26/December 3, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 12 By Nicole Murray Laticrete is preparing to showcase its breadth of products at The International Surface Event (TISE) 2019 in Las Vegas. Following is a preview: Laticrete Strata_Heat is an electric radiant floor heating system designed to go under tile and stone flooring.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 8, 2018

Absolute, a ceramic range inspired by natural stone, plays the leading role in the indoor and outdoor areas of the residence, delivering both character and an original appeal. Stone also inspires Verse, a porcelain stoneware range characterised by a matt and finely chiselled surface texture combining an elegant appearance to a soft touch.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 20, 2018

My colleagues at Kick-Start Publishing, for whom I edit Tile & Stone Journal , are hosting a launch party for Kick-Start’s latest publication The Specifier’s Guide to Flooring. The launch party takes place during Clerkenwell Design Week: the surface sector’s annual combined street party and design event.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

The thinner, is designed for shower spaces that need a full length but minimal curb to contain water. Don’t hesitate to visit one of our DC-metro area showrooms locations to talk with a design and sales associate about your options. Brenner for Oliver Designs in Denver, CO.; Brenner for Oliver Designs in Denver, CO.;

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain’s technical consultant and tile and stone expert, helped kick off Coverings Connected with a discussion on the state of the tile market from Tile of Spain’s perspective. The update allows designers to specify adhered porcelain tiles aslarge as 48 x 48 or 36 x 72 on building facades. Imports comprised 70.6%

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 22, 2018

We offer various tile characters: porcelain, ceramic, glass and stone. Each play a different role or function within a design. Kitchen design done in collaboration with Architectural Ceramics and Sagatov Design-Build, image via AC’s Houzz Project page. ” So come see us in 2018.

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