Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 1, 2019

Last month at Coverings the tiled doghouse program returned seeing twenty members of Tile Council of North America , Inc. Portobello America doghouse. There are classic styles and custom pieces, such as the hand-painted “Happy Dog” tile at the back of ARTO Brick & Tile ‘s doghouse. Anthology doghouse.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

This seems to be a truism in most global marketplaces but certainly is the case in North America where design and architecture features so much of the native timber. North America tends to favor planks in the 8×36″ size with upscale markets favoring the longer 48″ planks. Natucer Vintage Series.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

This seems to be a truism in most global marketplaces but certainly is the case in North America where design and architecture features so much of the native timber. North America tends to favor planks in the 8×36″ size with upscale markets favoring the longer 48″ planks. Natucer Vintage Series.

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How to Floor Tile

AUGUST 7, 2018

Marble Institute Of America! I built this shower recently and all the tile looks like marble but it really is Porcelain and manufacturers copy natural stone for a reason. Stains can be oil based, organic, metallic, biological, ink based, paint based, acid based. Do not use acids or flame tools to strip paint from stone.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

The event, held January 28-31 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, was co-located with StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas. Surfaces | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas was held January 28-31 in Las Vegas. hand painted tile. Surfaces, the largest U.S. Mediterraneas new tile collection: Juliet’s Courtyard. Crossville Inc.’s

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Coverings’ three primary pavilions and sponsors of the show, Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and Tile of Spain, will feature a robust showcase of the newest and most innovative tile, stone and installation products. is produced in 8” x 8” porcelain tiles that are suitable for walls and floors with anti-slip properties.

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Tile Talk

MAY 27, 2014

The Memorial Day holiday marks the unofficial start of summer for just about everybody in America. Then look through our Spanish tiles or browse our Ceramic Tile Design Ideas where you can find a large collection of projects showcasing our handmade and hand-painted Spanish tile. hand painted tile. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 8, 2019

Paints, fabrics, furniture, carpets and building materials can all release VOCs that cause allergies, migraines and asthma in people. Is the paint, stain or finish water-based? Although exotic woods are stunning, bamboo, stone or porcelain may be more durable, require less harmful finishes and not affect forests.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

What that means for us in terms of what you’re going to see from the Spanish sector is that it’s very focused on North America colors, design preferences and needs.”. Designing with materials for a space like an artist specializing in a particular medium—you must work within the constraints of the paint and canvas.

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Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

Therefore, it’s on this social platform where the master tile and stone artisans’ of Las Vegas-based Carrara Marble Company of America (the stone and tile contractors for Bellagio) proved vital in presenting the hotel’s first impression to newcomers. hand painted tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Porcelain tile that mimics polished stone from Fiandre Architectural Surfaces. hand painted tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. Here’s just a sampling of what was available on the show floor.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

Crossvilles Virtue Porcelain Tile Collection. hand painted tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. Coverings 2013 Highlights. Image via Bedrosians. The Alhambra series from Kalebodur. Image via Kale Seramik.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

My grandmother worked at Gladding McBean (Franciscan Tile), hand painting dinnerware while she was pregnant with my father. I was the chairman of the Ceramic Tile Institute of America Technical Committee for many years. The university’s online programs are available to CTDA members.

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