Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2020

This course teaches the basics of tile including terminology, usage, how it is manufactured, how it is installed, describing all of the various installation products, how to assist customers, professional upselling and how to maintain tile. Tile Installer Thin-set Standards (ITS) Verification.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Last week we introduced our new Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool ! create a colorful tribute to Spanish Revival architecture. You’ll find that these installations show some wear; but, they are a great tribute to both Los Angeles architecture and the classic forms they honor. Architecture captures the mood of the times.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 21, 2016

Seattle Bark Wood lookalike porcelain flooring. Architectural Ceramics was my top choice for tile because I really love the new trend of wood lookalike porcelain. The standard rough in is 12”; however, I had to buy a 14” rough in because our drain was set out further from the wall. The measure it again. And one more time.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

With the close of the 30th edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramics for Architecture and Bathroom Furnishings held annually in Bologna, Italy, once again proved itself as the launching pad for newly developed ceramic, porcelain, glass and mosaic tile products that will soon hit showrooms and the marketplace.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

How to tile a shower in 48 seconds! design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

I was thrilled to see porcelain tiles paying homage to traditional and contemporary cement tile patterns. And remember, while the look is that of hand-crafted cement, these tiles are made entirely of porcelain. As an advocate of hand-crafted ceramic and cement tile, I felt more connection than ever to these new porcelain tiles.

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Tile Los Angeles Las Vegas Cement 158

Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

From the clothing and accessories they design to their timeless architecture and art work, and of course their legendary sports cars. Patchworks tiles, such as “ Minoo” by Marcel Wander for Bardelli, feature ornate 8”x8” porcelain floor tiles in five silkscreen patterns reminiscent of Persian rugs.

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Tile Design Mosaics Ceramics 143

Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Tile Los Angeles Mosaics Cement 132

Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

Located in the southern part of the famous Las Vegas Strip, the Bellagio Resort Hotel has dominated its surroundings from the time it opened in 1998 with lush landscaping, classic architecture and elements, and a man-made, eight-acre lake reminiscent of Italy’s Lake Como. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Mosaics Las Vegas Tile Cement 189

Tile Talk

AUGUST 7, 2012

As a vital area for Mudejar art, a style influenced by Islamic tradition and more contemporary European architectural styles, Teruel’s extensive use of brick and ceramic tile on centuries-old buildings and façades serves as a timeless testament to the importance of ceramic tile as a building material. Architecture and Design.

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Tile Spain Cement Palau 180

Tile Talk

MAY 27, 2014

During each walk, I usually spy decorative tiles in outdoor settings that adorn the Spanish and Mediterranean homes that were influenced by Mission, Spanish, and Spanish Revival architecture. The asymmetrical arch is a rich architectural feature; but, look at the Spanish tile on the column. design standards. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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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. I have been very dedicated to our industry in volunteering my time over the years to help make our industry better, which has rewarded me with a lot of knowledge, and status as an expert with industry standards.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Collectively, the advanced ceramic tile technology and architectural/design solutions presented during Coverings by 43 Tile of Spain members made an unforgettable, awe-inspiring impression for any visitor of the expansive pavilion. Its Reef series of porcelain tiles, available in six colors and three formats, were also attention-getters!

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Tile Spain Las Vegas Design 125

Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. MYD | architecture + design.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

Once again, Coverings will be host to hundreds of exhibitors, distributors, retailers, fabricators, contractors, specifiers, architectural and design professionals. Guests will experience cutting-edge technology, sustainable design and diverse architectural solutions from leading Spain tile manufacturers. design standards.

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Trends Tile Spain Italy 150

Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Now how to make 48 tiles cover the area that we had? Now once the decision was made I had to start the layout and plan on the concrete floor for how the tiles were to be spaced so that they looked like the design that I had made. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. MYD | architecture + design.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

The Geo 10 in our standard colorway of Cana Green and Suede remains very popular. The patterns generally work well in homes with contemporary architecture styles especially when utilizing a simple two or three-color palette. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. MYD | architecture + design.

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Cement Trends Colors Tile 153

Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

As a result, a distinctive style of Seljuk art and architecture emerged by the 13th century. Court-appointed artisans were now imitating the 15th century Chinese Ming porcelains that had begun to permeate the Ottoman court. Hexagonal, triangular, square, and rectangular monochrome tiles were also used in creating architectural details.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Porcelain tile that mimics polished stone from Fiandre Architectural Surfaces. SCAD Tiled Bench Exhibit : Coverings teamed up with the Interior Design Department at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) where through a 10-week course, talented students learned how to design and tile six benches. design standards.

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Tile Flooring Las Vegas Stone 168

Tile Talk

DECEMBER 31, 2013

design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Los Angeles Cement Backsplash 107

Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

This annual tile and stone trade show, now in its 25 th year, brings together manufacturers from all corners of the globe to showcase the latest designs, materials, colors, and patterns available with cement, porcelain, ceramic or glass tiles. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. backsplash designs.

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Cement Tile Los Angeles Las Vegas 213

Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

At this event, there was also an opportunity to gain a CEU credit but I was interested in learning more about the possibilities and innovations that were coming along and how they related to architecture. How would you use them in a future project? Labels: architecture , ceramic tile , ink jet printers , tile , Tile of Spain.

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Ceramics Tile Spain Cement 194

Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

As Autumn rolls in, were taking time to reflect on how proud and honored we are to offer handmade cement tiles created by true artisans. Our goal is to offer products that meet your uncompromising standards. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Cement Tile Los Angeles Backsplash 120

Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

’s Laminam collection gained a new series with the addition of Filo, a uniquely textured, metallic-finish line of large format porcelain panels ideal for skinning interior vertical surfaces in commercial settings. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Products Las Vegas Tile Design 163

Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Ceramics Tile Los Angeles Cement 141

Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Moroccan art and architecture has been steadily experiencing a renewed interest thanks to talented, visionary designer and architects. How would you use Moroccan tile? Where have you traveled and seen Moroccan influences in tile and architecture? design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop.

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Tile Morocco Cement Los Angeles 188

Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

If you arent using a standard layout where we provide the ratio of tiles required, or you find yourself with uncommon tile sizes, then youll need to calculate the tiles required by finding the ratio of small tiles to larger tiles using the exact area of each tile. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop.

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Tile Design Cement Ceramics 160

Tile Talk

AUGUST 21, 2012

Labels: cement tile , cement tile risers , cement tile stair treads , how to customize cement tile. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. MYD | architecture + design. Posted by William Buyok.

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Cement Tile Los Angeles Backsplash 164

Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

According to the curators of the Palácio Nacional de Sintra (National Palace of Sintra) in Portugal, the use of azulejos (a form of Portuguese or Spanish painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tile) in decoration is unique when compared with other countries by the way it adapts to architecture on a monumental scale. design standards. field tile.

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Ceramics Portugal Tile Painted 130

Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

The centuries-old technique is believed to have originated in 9th century Mesopotamia with the desire to imitate the white porcelain wares coming from China. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios.

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Tile Painted United Kingdom Ceramics 145

Tile Talk

JANUARY 29, 2013

design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 25, 2014

Weve been Playing with Pattern in Tile Design this month and shown you how Simple Patterns are Powerful ! Today, I want to share a few design secrets on how to effectively use patterns. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. MYD | architecture + design.

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Cement Tile Los Angeles Backsplash 142

Tile Talk

MARCH 19, 2013

There are four textures in this combination: Travertine, Luna, Limestone and Standard (smooth). design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. MYD | architecture + design. backsplash designs. field tile.

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Cement Tile Los Angeles Backsplash 182

Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Cement Backsplash Los Angeles 158

Tile Talk

MARCH 5, 2013

design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Lilywork owners gain inspiration from travels, pulling ideas from architecture and cultures across Europe and the Near East. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. MYD | architecture + design.

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