Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Picco’s considerations for material extraction and handling, cubic geometry studies, stone engineering, installation and fabrication proved intrinsic to meeting the delicate project requirements and high standards. The sculpture’s design required precision engineering and innovation with every solution. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 11, 2019

A fantastic collaboration between tile and architecture led to the creation of TOUCHY-FEELY. Founded in 2006 by architects Stephanie Davidson and Georg Rafailidis, TOUCHY-FEELY became a platform for sensory-orientated design. To create the 3D relief they are slip cast in plaster moulds by highly trained experts.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

Then I specialized in architectural and contractor sales, and specified and sold many larger architectural projects. Most CTaSC inspectors are seasoned installers with management experience, so they are great quality control inspectors who can also train installers on these jobs.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Home / Life in General / Letters from a traveling Architecture Student Letters from a traveling Architecture Student Bob Borson — October 24, 2013 — 38 Comments 23 years ago, as a fourth year architecture student, I spent the Fall semester traveling around Western Europe soaking in all the architectural wonders I could find.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. This new collection, created by artists Guillermo Gomez Lama and Tania Marmolejo, boasts eight different designs, each presented with three color options.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the first train journey on the London underground. To The Trains Tile Sign. The restorations vary from tear downs with the complete loss of the Edwardian patterns, to tile replacements faithful to the original designs¹ Finsbury Park Platform. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 1, 2019

The standard bead size is 2mm, and a combination can be used to create various looks. They can be placed in any design with the beads enabling grid patterns, letter formation, and random scattering with various levels of saturation. In terms of its architectural use, it has an incredibly stunning visual impact.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JANUARY 31, 2018

and his team recently completed a stunning, polished white PCT floor with terrazzo stone aggregate in the new head office of Republic Architecture in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. For non-standard applications, we always recommend contacting ARDEX’ technical experts for guidance.). ARDEX SD-M™ Designer Floor Finish™. TCF West Inc.is

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JANUARY 25, 2014

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Social Media Training. Each lamp is 190cm tall and can hold a standard lightbulb. Labels: art , design , furniture , interior design. kitchen design. interior design. bath design. kitchen design.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

First came the advent of large-format tile designs, providing the customer with greater coverage (not to mention some great new looks) while using fewer total tiles. Luckily for designers and installers alike, a solution has evolved! The flooring industry has been no different.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 19, 2013

There are four textures in this combination: Travertine, Luna, Limestone and Standard (smooth). Thus, when I recently toured the ARTO Brick and California Pavers factory complex in Gardena, CA, along with several architects and designers, I knew I would be in for a treat. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Social Media Training. The rage these days in Europe in architecture is to install ventilated facades. How did oil- and coal-based energy generation become the standard for what constitutes a prosperous society? kitchen design.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Social Media Training. John Boos has been making wood tops and counters since 1887 and they are the gold standard of what a butcher block surface ought to be. Labels: countertop , furniture , interior design , kitchen design , smart stuff.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Social Media Training. Once you have that goal set, make an appointment with a local, independent kitchen designer. In that appointment, tell the designer your budget and talk about the items on your with list for your new kitchen.

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MARCH 29, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Social Media Training. This is easily accomplished with a standard framing square and allows me to see if I will need to make adjustments. contemporary kitchen design by boston architect LDa Architecture & Interiors. bath design.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 12, 2014

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Social Media Training. They are produced to standard guidelines and beyond. Labels: cabinetry , kitchen design. kitchen design. interior design. bath design. kitchen design. interior design. bath design.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Social Media Training. Say you’re working with a design-only designer on a kitchen renovation. Say that said designer puts together a plan to end all plans. 23 October 2013. Yes, you can buy cabinetry online. at 12:06 PM.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Social Media Training. In 2013 this blog will remain live and it will be the repository of all the things I stumble upon regarding the design world. kitchen design. interior design. bath design. kitchen design.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Social Media Training. Houzz.com started out just a couple of years ago and has since grown into one of the go to places on the internet for designers and Architects to show their work. 30 December 2012. Let me vent a little about Houzz.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 11, 2022

AIA strives to drive positive change through the power of design. The organization said it developed the Architecture and Design Materials Pledge to inspire a shift in how architects and designers evaluate the products and finishes that they specify on a daily basis.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Chicago—To create dialogue around the biggest challenges in designing and maintaining healthy schools and universities, Tarkett recently hosted its second annual Healthy Building Summit. Also, products that carry the certified asthma & allergy friendly designation by Allergy Standards Ltd.,

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2018

Need to decide between an interior designer and an interior decorator? Image: Paloma Contreras Design If you’ve ever tried to bring someone in to help with an interior design project, you know that finding your perfect match can be a task unto itself. For another, there’s design lingo to sort through.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 5, 2014

Support AEC Care’s 2014 Project and Give Children a Solid Foundation “All architecture is shelter, all great architecture is the design of space that contains, cuddles, exalts, or stimulates the persons in that space.” Libby Elementary& MiddleSchool on South Loomis, has been vacant for a few years and looks quite shabby.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2013

That’s a long time to work at developing the skills it takes to practice architecture. … kids will take a chance. People have their own tools, mores, and values for setting priorities and, as a result, most people view the finished result of “Architecture” without considering the process of creating architecture.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Steve Taylor, Director of Architectural and Technical Marketing, CUSTOM: The larger, thinner or narrower the tile, the more important surface flatness becomes. A 1/16" standard allowance is way too much when you are installing a thin tile that is only 1/8" or even 1/4" thick. Is thin tile a design trend, or is it here to stay?

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When debating the merits of real hardwood vs. today’s incredibly realistic look-alike products, wood flooring enthusiasts often cite a familiar irony: the vast majority of LVP/SPC/WPC floors—as well as laminate—are actually designed to replicate real wood. The Flair collection gets Patina, a new color in keeping with today’s design trends.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

The technical challenges of designing and specifying modern tile installations can be daunting without the right resources. ve been in the architecture business for 32 years, with a strong focus on residential, large-scale commercial and healthcare projects. This allows for new and unique surfaces and designs.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 10, 2014

What is it like to be an architectural intern? Let’s pretend that you’re an architectural intern … highly educated, extremely dedicated and yet – not an architect. When we finally added all those 2D drawings into one 3D model, there were so many pot-holes that it was clear this set was meant for field design.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2020

INSTALL continues to assist the architecture, design and construction community with industry-leading education and training to combat the spread of COVID-19. While the CDC recommends standard disinfectants or soap and water for general businesses and home environments, hospital-grade disinfectants are much stronger.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Architecture and photography have a symbiotic relationship with one another and every architect knows that a picture is worth a 1,000 words. He and I have spent many wonderful afternoons standing in the alley, drinking beer, and talking about architecture and design.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Home / Architects / Architectural Models Architectural Models Bob Borson — September 12, 2013 — 33 Comments One of the biggest changes I have seen since moving over to my new office is that the number of scale models has gone up considerably. It’s called Capture One Pro 7 and is incredibly slick.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 25, 2014

Home / Playhouse Competition 2014 / 2014 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition – The Winners 2014 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition – The Winners Bob Borson — May 26, 2014 — 15 Comments On Friday, May 23rd – we took the top 21 entries that were selected and whittled them down to the top two.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Roofdeck Pool at Evo Cira Centre South Philadelphia is one of America’s oldest cities, and its historic and ornate architecture has wowed architects and design enthusiasts since its development in the 18th century. The apartments here have designer finishes, including gourmet kitchens and wood flooring.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Home / Bags / An Interior Designer’s Bag An Interior Designer’s Bag Bob Borson — September 13, 2013 — 9 Comments As part of an ongoing photo essay of sorts, I have been showing the working contents of various design and construction related professionals. Louboutin Tote 2. Nikon D5100 3. Business Cards 7.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 20, 2013

Home / Graphics / Graphic Standards Graphic Standards Bob Borson — October 21, 2013 — 99 Comments How an architect draws is a reflection of many things – you can frequently tell the priorities of a firm just by looking at the quality of their drawings. But that’s not really the entire story is it?

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Consider the following features to ensure your window replacements are in line with your upgrade requirements: Window design: Double-hung is the most popular window design, featuring two sashes that can move up and down. These windows often come with tilt-in sashes so that you can tilt the moving part of the window for easy cleaning.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

That means she allows for architectural excursions, while also allowing for more family centric activities and things where my daughter might have a higher tolerance level. Went on one this week; well worth the time for the anecdotes alone, let alone the architecture. Architectural (strictly for me ) 2. but different.

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