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Modernizing the Checkerboard Floor

Garden State Tile Blog

When you think of checkboard floors, what does it bring you back to? Checkerboard floors are believed to have made their appearance in the 15 th century, dating back to old European paintings and resting in elegant entranceways. NOT JUST FOR FLOORS. BRINGING CHECKERBOARD OUTSIDE.

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BHW Floors sheds reputation as one-trick pony

Floor Covering News

By Reginald Tucker D ealers and distributors most familiar with BHW Floors (formerly Bamboo Hardwoods) remember a time in the not-too distant past when the company specialized in predominantly one category: bamboo flooring. Siegel, a BHW Floors customer of nearly eight years. Moreover, BHW Floors’ expanded offering provides R.A.

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Portobello America unveils wall tile collections

Floor Covering News

Atlanta—Portobello America (PBA) will be unveiling a portfolio of wall tile collections at Coverings 2024 here, Booth #7320 in Hall C. Inspired by layered colors in watercolor paintings, this collection creates a 3D effect, adding depth and one-of-a-kind character to any interior.

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Cinco de Mayo: 5 Ways to Use Mexican-Inspired Tile

Architectural Ceramics

You can’t think of Mexican tile without picturing colorful, hand-painted designs. Deep, rich colors are then painted over the white. The beauty in handmade or hand-painted tile is that the glaze and embellishments will vary in color. Talavera hand-painted tile, used on the risers of a staircase, adds instant drama.

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Avente Tile Talk: Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile.

Tile Talk

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. The four-day event, which concluded last week, was set in Atlanta for the first time in the show’s history. Here’s just a sampling of what was available on the show floor. This interactive and vibrant area was strategically located on the show floor.

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Interface introduces Past Forward carpet line

Floor Covering News

Atlanta—Interface unveiled its newest carpet tile collection, Past Forward, offering new modern classics inspired by decades of iconic design. This culminated in a fusion of ideas, taking inspiration from Axminster and Wilton designs alongside hand-painted motifs, artfully reimagined with today’s advanced tufting technology.

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Coverings celebrates design innovation with Best Booth Awards

Floor Covering News

Atlanta—Coverings, North America’s preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry, has named the winners of its 2024 Best Booth Awards. Another Best in Show award was given to SICIS, The Art Mosaic Factory (Hall B, Booth 4087), for its wide range of mosaic offerings that paint a spectrum of design possibilities.

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