CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 20, 2015

San Diego, CA – Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, Inc. The www.CTaSC.com website address is the same, but the content, features and resources have greatly improved. In addition to its business services, the new CTaSC website provides many resources for companies in the tile and stone industries as well as some for consumers.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 5, 2020

From PS#1, to free-standing schools that look more like utopian dream-lands, there’s been quite the change in school design and architecture over the years. Little Tiger Chinese Immersion School / Murray Legge Architecture , ArchDaily. Worldly Inspiring School Architecture. Let us now your favorite element of the “donut” below!

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Tile of Spain USA

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 120 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), announces the update of the Tile of Spain USA Quick Ship Collection. based architects, designers, installers and homeowners to discover cutting-edge ceramics from Spain.”.

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The Perfect Bath

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Our overwhelming enthusiasm for stone should not eclipse ceramic tile as a fabulous material for backsplashes, fireplaces, kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and mudrooms. It is extraordinarily versatile, with unique palettes, easy maintenance and architecturally as well as structurally interesting.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 22, 2022

In keeping with the Valencia region’s norms, a decision was taken to use ceramic tiles for the construction of the new employment centre. The finishes are a reflection of the construction process, taking advantage of the building details to create essentially visual resources. The building projects a simple and clear-cut image.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

We’ve been making a few lists of our own at Architectural Ceramics. Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. This type of trim is available in ceramic, marble and porcelain.

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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. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. Another resource for tile products and continuing education, is Schluter Systems.

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 24, 2022

In lieu of Cevisama, which had been postponed to February 2023, Tile of Spain treated the illustrious group to tours of factories, showrooms, historic and contemporary architecture; all to help the group discover trends and inspiration at the source. LIVING CERAMICS – Kendo Light. State of the Industry. NATUCER – Park.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Better yet, let’s look at a few fireplaces that feature Architectural Ceramics tile. AC’s porcelain Monticello Collection in the color Argento, image via Architectural Ceramic’s Houzz Project page. Our Pratt & Larson vendor, brings a fresh look to a traditional ceramic material.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2022

The winners represent the talented and resourceful young professionals in the industry who are setting new standards for excellence and performance, according to the company. Salazar has worked in marketing in the ceramic tile industry for fifteen years.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

With expert advice from Architectural Ceramic’s Customer Service team, you can be prepared throughout your tile purchase and renovation. Turn to the last page, and you’ll find most porcelains are rated for floor use, while some ceramic tiles are only suitable for wall use. Our CS team knows its ways around the block.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact. With a similar consistency to raw grogged clay, Beetware consists of varying sized ceramic sherds, all of which are malleable and sculpturally transformative.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact. With a similar consistency to raw grogged clay, Beetware consists of varying sized ceramic sherds, all of which are malleable and sculpturally transformative.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact. With a similar consistency to raw grogged clay, Beetware consists of varying sized ceramic sherds, all of which are malleable and sculpturally transformative.

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Garden State Tile Blog

MAY 26, 2020

Ceramic tile encompasses thousands of years of history and extends to nearly every culture in the world. If you’re motivated by the modern architecture of the Bauhaus German school of design. If you’re moved by the resourcefulness of 16 th -century Venetian artisans. If you’re inspired by the ornamental architecture of Morocco.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve prepared a quick read for you about natural slate, and our client spaces and collections that feature it. Photo via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. Photo via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. Ga-ga for glass? Designer Spaces.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 24, 2020

Chicago—Launched by Eugenio Megna, a former Fiandre executive, ELM Surfaces is a newly established tile distributor with experience and knowledge of the architecture, design and construction industry that offers a customer-centric approach to tile applications and product expertise. Artistic porcelain and ceramics from CIR- Gruppo Romani.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

—Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 120 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), has updated the Tile of Spain USA Quick Ship collection. based architects, designers, installers and homeowners to discover cutting-edge ceramics from Spain.”

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

Participants, including the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), Tile of Spain, Ceramics of Italy and Coverings exhibitors Mapei and Florida Tile, will meet on Monday, April 8 for Coverings’ official service event, assembling kits onsite with daily items like toothpaste, shampoo, toothbrushes, lotion, Chapstick and more.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 29, 2020

As the 4 th of July is only a few days away, we’ve turned to our resources to find some fun and exciting ways to celebrate the patriotic holiday, while still being conscious of everything current in today’s world. As June comes to an end, we enter July – the month of humidity, hot dogs, and of course some American spirit.

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Kitchens for Living

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Not only did we attend Cevisama, the renowned trade fair showcasing the best of the Spanish tile industry, we also explored two cities, their history, culture and architecture with two very passionate local architects. Along the way I learned a lot about ceramic tile in general and that was one of my goals for this trip.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

We’re seeing a lot more of our customer base invest more time and resources in going after the commercial Main Street segment,” said Fred Reitz, vice president of commercial, AHF Products. We’ve had a lot more requests for architectural binders and commercial products.”

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Garden State Tile Blog

MAY 26, 2020

Ceramic tile encompasses thousands of years of history and extends to nearly every culture in the world. If you’re motivated by the modern architecture of the Bauhaus German school of design. If you’re moved by the resourcefulness of 16 th -century Venetian artisans. If you’re inspired by the ornamental architecture of Morocco.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

(ARLINGTON, VA – February 23, 2017) Today Coverings , the largest international tile & stone exhibition in North America, celebrates National Tile Day , which recognizes the value of tile in today’s architecture and design. Coverings is the largest and most important ceramic tile and natural stone trade fair and expo in the United States.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 31, 2016

The feedback from the architecture and design crowd is always exciting; there was a great turnout from that segment due to the show’s location in Chicago this year.”. Chicago is a great town for the show, drawing in the architecture and design crowd, as well as retailers and distributors. marketing for Stone Peak.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

and Texas The workshops, spanning three hours in the afternoon or evening, are open to tile installers, contractors, sales personnel and members of the architecture and design community. The NTCA Reference Manual serves as a guiding resource throughout the training. Workshops will be held in: Calif.,

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

As the go-to resource for innovative looks in tile and flooring, Mid America Tile provides exceptional customer service and the best selection in the Chicagoland area. With this all-new marketing tool, Mid America Tile continues to be your leading tile and flooring industry resource since 1961. Visit the new Mid America Tile website.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 29, 2015

If you put ceramic tile on the floor look for a grade of 1 or 2, a water absorption rating of less than 7% and a coefficient of friction above.60, Vinyl feels better on bare feet than ceramic tile and it’s one of the more popular flooring choices due to it being inexpensive and practical (safe, easy to install and maintain).

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 16, 2015

There are many ways to decorate on a tight budget and create a luxury kitchen for a fraction of the price by doing things like using stylish ceramic tile in place of marble. The post Kitchen Ideas – The Ultimate Design Resource Guide appeared first on Freshome.com.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 11, 2020

Six new stone visuals, for 32 total stones: the new stones feature the Tempus design, a hybrid visual that explores the space between ceramic and stone, in six cool colorways. The product is made with 3% rapidly renewable resource content and features an industry-wide third-party Type III EPD and published HPD.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 23, 2016

Over the course of a three-week workshop, SAIC students studying Architecture, Interior Architecture and Fine Arts, will learn about the process of selecting tile materials, creating construction and installation drawings, and fabricating and installing the product to look and perform optimally.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 4, 2016

Over the course of a three-week workshop, SAIC students studying Architecture, Interior Architecture and Fine Arts, will learn about the process of selecting tile materials, creating construction and installation drawings, and fabricating and installing the product to look and perform optimally.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2018

Image: Visual Resource Art glass backsplash According to Katy Brut, interior design consultant at New York Furniture Outlets, “The newest and freshest trend in kitchen interior design is to use uncommon materials, such as metal panels, glass and ceramics.” ” This hexagonal pattern is clean and modern.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2021

“We will put our M&A and operational resources to work in pursuit of new avenues to diversify PGS by product type, geography, channel and customer segment. “We have a lot of experience investing in building products companies and know the industry well,” Kotzubei said.

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