Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Portuguese ceramic tile adorn walls as architectural elements, as well as act as sign posts. design standards. at 6:00 AM.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we love football almost as much as we love tile. The desk is beautifully clad in a neutral and natural stone look-a-like material from our Slim Slab Collection. The large format porcelain tiles in the color White, come from our Silk Stone Collection. AC’s Silk Stone featured indoors and out.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. The content is aligned with industry standards and methods, ensuring relevance and applicability. Jackson, Miss.—The

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 29, 2019

Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite. Terracotta.

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Cement Style

MAY 14, 2019

The collection is inspired by both Havana and also the smaller, colonial towns rich in architectural beauty. The cement tile collection is also available in any of Villa Lagoon Tile’s 85 standard colors. Similar to natural stone, each cement tile is unique with slight color variations, the sign of an artisan-made product.

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 26, 2019

Much more scratch resistant than natural stone or concrete. Superior load-bearing strength compared to standard indoor tiles. Stunning stone effect with a realistic silver-grey travertine effect, Athena Silver is perfect for adding a natural look to patios. PorcelPave engineered porcelain is extremely strong and hard-wearing.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 2, 2013

The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the Value of Pinterest. Through increased exposure via Pinterest , designers, architects, stone and tile businesses, retailers and distributors are allowed access to millions of inspiring projects and settings they would never have seen before unless they conducted specific searches.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course. UofCTS is currently in the process of updating the UofCTS Tile Installer Thin-set Standards (ITS) Verification online course.

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The Ace of Space

APRIL 9, 2014

I’m looking forward to actually publishing a post without traveling up and down a beach with my phone in one hand and my computer in another looking for […].

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Ceramics of Italy

APRIL 28, 2023

It combined a creative concept with the latest tile trends in keeping with the reputation for innovation that has made Edimax Astor Ceramiche a standard-bearer of Italian quality worldwide. At Coverings, Edimax Astor Ceramiche presented the two new natural stone-effect collections Symphony and Nuances.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Sustainable architecture is becoming more and more accessible to the residential market. A few decades ago, the concept of sustainable architecture was reserved for a small niche market. Let us tell you more about the sustainable architecture trend. Image Via: Duket Architects Planners. Sustainability is a smart decision.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Albany, NY – Creative Materials Corporation, a supplier of tile, brick, stone, paver systems, and other related building materials for the commercial construction industry, welcomes Stephen Brooke as the new vice president of sales and services. In his new role, Brooke will manage all combined sales and service operations.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Las Vegas—Daltile is featuring its latest new STARE products, its Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces extra-large porcelain slab line, tile and stone products, Marazzi products and American Olean products during the HD Expo + Conference 2024 here April 30–May 2 in Booth #4127. Natural stone tiles. Available nationwide.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. These sessions will focus on the breathtaking world of tile and stone. Materials & Trends.

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JG Kitchens

JUNE 17, 2014

I’ll be walking the Dwell on Design exhibit hall floor with Gold Notes’ Architectural Adviser, Dean Larkin, AIA. Sleek fixtures from new DXV Series (Photo Courtesy: DXV by American Standard). I’ve attended this massive West Coast design conference several times, and been a panelist twice.

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Realstone

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

They can be customized to suit different architectural styles, making them a viable choice for both interior and exterior applications. Can I install the stone myself? While it is possible for a DIY enthusiast to install stacked stone themselves, it is generally recommended to hire a professional.

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Realstone

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

They can be customized to suit different architectural styles, making them a viable choice for both interior and exterior applications. Can I install the stone myself? While it is possible for a DIY enthusiast to install stacked stone themselves, it is generally recommended to hire a professional.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2022

The Coverings Rock Star program is recognizes emerging tile and stone industry trailblazers who consistently innovate and lead through achievement. 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.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 29, 2016

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

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland just outside the DC-metropolitan area, Architectural Ceramics is familiar with chilly temperatures in winter. Do you always shower in the early morning, when porcelain or stone tile floors are habitually cold no matter what the season? AC’s in-stock, in-floor heating option, Strata Heat.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 24, 2016

The site is an irregular triangle shape, and so it was not efficient or realistic to go with a standard floor plan for this 360 square meter building. The initial inspiration comes from the rock in Zhangjiajie, and so the architects chose to view the site as a stone full of shapes.

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StoneDimensions

JUNE 3, 2015

The Dubai World Trade Centre was the setting for the first annual Middle East Stone Show where the MIA assisted with eight of the forty educational sessions. The Middle East Stone Show was launched to provide a much larger stone presence than was currently available at the Big 5 event. Workshop: Thin Veneer Stone Masterclass.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele.

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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. With an original cost of $1.6

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

When you do, it will be easy to see why Betty, owner of Architectural Ceramics, had Scotland on her bucket list for so long. 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.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 23, 2016

ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design. Blog: coverings.com/blog. About Coverings.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 4, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design. Blog: coverings.com/blog. About Coverings.

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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 2017 CELEBRATES FIRST-EVER NATIONAL TILE DAY. Blog: coverings.com/blog. About Coverings.

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 2, 2021

It provides a concrete response to the demands of architects, who see an urgent need to introduce innovative and sustainable solutions in architecture. Design2Curtain is an aluminium framed façade solution consisting of fixed and retractable elements that can be combined with glass and porcelain tiles. www.florim.com.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

This comes as no surprise to the Architectural Services team at CUSTOM. CUSTOM Insights recently asked a few of our Architectural Consultants about why architects and specifiers rely on them and exactly how they can help. CUSTOM’s team of Architectural Consultants bring centuries of combined experience in the tile industry.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Coverings 2013 lived up to, and exceeded, all expectations as THE Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience. With that, more than 900 exhibitors from over 50 countries packed the aisles of the Georgia World Congress Center with the latest, most innovative stone and tile products.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2018

Image: Terry and Terry Architecture Metal countertops If you want a look that’s totally distinct from the stone countertops that are dominating today’s contemporary kitchens, look no further than metal countertops. You can mix materials – such as using stone and wood – or choose light and dark shades of the same material.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic. In the shower area, Architectural Ceramic’s Estrella Grande tile mosaic was used. In the shower area, Architectural Ceramic’s Estrella Grande tile mosaic was used.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

With its eye towards the future, Coverings 2013 has remained steadfast in its quest to provide the best possible experience for the attendees of its annual tile and stone trade fair and expo. Guests will experience cutting-edge technology, sustainable design and diverse architectural solutions from leading Spain tile manufacturers.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 19, 2013

I found the jambox two years later in one of the other architecture school buildings, sitting there on a table as if that’s where I had left it the two years prior… … with no mix tape. I had it with me from one design studio to the next design studio up until my spring semester of my 4th year.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 14, 2017

While we’re hyped up on all things red, white and blue, let’s take a look at a few of Architectural Ceramic’s tile lines that are proudly Made in the USA. At Architectural Ceramics, we love family businesses because AC is one too. The field tiles range from a standard 4×4 to an arabesque and elongated hexagon.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, announced an extensive lineup of new and returning activations for Coverings 2023, which will take place April 18-21, here at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings, The Coverings Lounge.

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