CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 13, 2015

If you’re looking for something special for your restaurant’s walls and flooring that can stand up to high traffic while also being resistant to water, food and drink spills, and environmental damage, take a look at beautiful cement tile. Reminiscent of century-old Encaustic Tiles, cement tiles have been handcrafted by artisans for decades.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

Custom Cement Tiles Add The Right Touch. Project Pick: Custom Cement Tile Design Adds The Right Touch This months Project Pick is from Mark and Erin C. from central New York and features custom designed cement tiles by Avente for their recent kitchen remodel. Learn How Custom Cement Tiles. Constanza Cement Tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. Natural Stone.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Cement Tile Designs That Impress! For this post, I’d like to focus on cement tile specifically. Alcala cement tile in a custom colorway. The stunning Alcala cement tile pattern (pictured above) is a wonderful example of how a custom colorway created an eye-catching floor using warm colors and earth tones.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Offered in a 12 x 24 tile size, as well as two mosaic patterns, Visconde adds quiet luxury to indoor spaces, be it floor or wall application. Similarly, Fixt is offered in four styles—Cement, Stone, Metal and Wood—up to seven cool and warm colorways and six sizes, as well as mosaic options.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. A mosaic wall is one of the best features that you can have in your home. The joy of creating a tile mosaic is there is no right or wrong. As you can see, it really is simple to create a mosaic wall feature. backsplash designs. cement tile. cement tile.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 2, 2015

During Coverings 2015, hexagons played a more sophisticated role in terms of visual and tactile significance with increased offerings in cement, encaustic, glass, porcelain, ceramic and stone. Geometric Cube A 8" Hexagon Cement Tile | Avente Tile. Mission Hexagonal Frame 8" Cement Tile | Avente Tile. Pythagoras.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

The backsplash turns up the wow-factor by taking the tile up the wall from floor to ceiling. For a complete stain-free installation, consider sealing your cement grout. Tatami: Our Tatami Collection features marble mosaics with soft color and texture. One of those mosaic options, mixes in Ming Green marble.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 22, 2013

Finding the Right Cement Tile Adds Personalized Touch. Avente provided both the design services and ultimately created the custom cement tile you see here! He also provided a great summary of how they decided on this tile design, the decisions he and Erin struggled with to make, and the custom design process of cement tiles.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone. Shown above, the penny round mosaic in the Petrolio color is on trend with its dark green-blue hue. Nickel & Dimed.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

Project Pick: Create a Mosaic with Gourmet Garden Tiles. The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. The backsplash shown uses 4"x4" tiles in a checkerboard mosaic pattern, and is framed with a charming twig border created by the same artist. Classic Provence Handmade Cement Tile.

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Garden State Tile Blog

APRIL 4, 2019

From porcelain to cement to natural stone, new designs and innovations have lead to some of the most breathtaking new collections for both residential and commercial projects. Floors, walls and backsplashes become a homeowner’s canvas this year with graphically inspired shapes and textures. Patterned Cement Tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

Your contractor will thank you for not having to pour a cement basin. The pale celadon or sage green paint color on the vertical walls, for example, is close in color and hue to the backsplash and tub tile used on the walls. Pratt & Larson’s fan mosaic; image via prattandlarson.com. Photography by S.

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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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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Here’s a glimpse of what new tile and stone products enjoyed the most visibility by the show’s visitors. The collection features a rich assortment of stones of various sizes and colors – all perfectly designed to blend together into a timeless look. backsplash designs. cement tile. cement tile plans.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2015

Lines Carrera Glass Mosaic (Glass). 12×24 Calacatta Chablis (Stone). HGTV Showcases ACI’s Cement Tile in Sagatov Design-Build Backsplash. First, we’ll talk about the top selling and asked about tiles in 2015, then the top moments for ACI as a whole! 3×6 Basics Snow White (Ceramic).

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

While Coverings was celebrating its 25th anniversary in Las Vegas, I was celebrating something I hadnt seen much of at this annual tile and stone trade show since Ive been attending: patterned tiles. Apavisas Hydraulic Blue pays homage to Classic Cement Tile Designs. backsplash designs. cement tile. cement tile plans.

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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. You can find a preview of the 43 Spanish tile and stone manufacturers participating in the Spanish Pavilion. Illusion by Onix Mosaico.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

Paving for seating areas and walkways could vary from gravel, stone, and concrete, providing it offered practicality, as well as splashes of color and variance in texture. A mosaic could be created using smaller, brightly colored stones, tiles, and gravel. Getty Villa Mosaic in East Garden. backsplash designs.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 14, 2017

The founder and creative visionary of this glass mosaic company, is Allison Eden herself. To say that Eden is bold and beautiful describes her mosaics and her reputation. ” Photo: Oval mosaic for Palm Beach client, image via Instagram @allisonedenstudios. Have we sparked your interest?

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

You can combine our individual garden tiles with solid colored ceramic or stone tiles, rope borders, pencil liners, or you can opt for our Garden Tile Murals for an increased visual impact for your kitchen backsplash. The matte finish of this collection of matte tiles perfectly accents tumbled stone, like travertine or marble.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

Since its inception in 2003, Avente Tiles online tile showroom has sold hand-painted ceramic tile, handmade cement tile, and artisan tiles through various channels of the internet, including our website , this blog, Facebook , Twitter , Houzz , guest posts, and most importantly, word of mouth and repeat business. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

Spanish Cadiz Tiles for Backsplash. The Ryans, who shared these photos, chose the vibrant hand-painted Spanish Cadiz tiles to add focal points to the white tile backsplashes behind their oven and kitchen sink. Stove backsplash uses Spanish Cadiz 4"x4" & 6"x6" Tiles. Sink backsplash uses Spanish Cadiz 4"x4" Tiles.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 9, 2013

Our Leaf Imprint tiles are popular kitchen backsplash accents; but, I think this is the first time they have been used as part of a trade show set. Our extensive Design Ideas gallery features a large collection of projects that incorporate our handmade and hand-painted ceramic tile, cement tile, decorative tile, mosaic tile, and so much more.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

From Venetian glass mosaic tiles, to ceramic tile that closely resembles heavy brocade patterns, to the crispness of summery linens, it seems the Italians have perfected the art of mimicry. For Mosaico+, renowned mosaic artist Carlo Dal Bianco used mosaics from the company’s various lines to create a series of new decorations.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 30, 2012

A colorful pattern: Monte Cristi Cement Tile. A colorful pattern: Ocoa Cement Tile. A colorful pattern: Melilla Cement Tile. The owners chose a colorful cement tile pattern for the backsplash. The colorful patterned backsplash sets the style for this kitchen. Galrão Groups Wave Stone Tile. at 9:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

At Coverings 2013 , held recently in Atlanta, the Tile of Spain marked its 26th year in exhibiting Spanish innovation at the annual tile and stone show. Tile of Spains pre-Coverings catalog of the 43 ceramic tile and stone manufacturers slated to exhibit at the show. backsplash designs. cement tile. cement tile plans.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Moving beyond the confines of a backsplash, companies introduced a multitude of decorative patchwork collections that make a bold statement from floor to ceiling. Shabby chic was another popular trend at Cersaie, which could be seen in tiles inspired by ancient stones, rustic wood and cement tiles with incredible color variation.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I met Esther of Lilywork Tile about eight years ago at Coverings, an annual tile and stone trade show. ” Herringbone Backsplash by Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC. One of our favorite recently completed projects is a residential backsplash. We were able to work more closely during the backsplash design process for this project.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Because slate is a natural stone product it is not as strong as certain other tiles, Schluter said that we needed to add another layer of plywood before we proceeded and so a new layer of 3/8" plywood was added to the 3/4" layer. Slate is a natural stone and you have to seal it before you grout. backsplash designs. cement tile.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Further, the Anatolian Seljuks also incorporated extensive use of mosaic tile art for the interiors of domes, transitions to domes, vaults, mihrab niches, and walls. Figural art is especially rich in tiles, as well as stone and stucco reliefs of the Seljuk period, adorning both secular and religious relief monuments. cement tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Mix in tranquil hues like shades of blue, green and bronze to instantly give the room the peaceful feel of a luxury spa, along with some natural elements like wood and natural stone. Your options include porcelain, stone, and terracotta tiles, just to name a few. We are loving this marble and brushed brass mosaic.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Ryan Fasan - Tile and Stone specialist and Tile of Spain consultant speaking about the advances in the ceramic tile industry. Another area that will be seeing expansion is the use of robotics in 3D tile production as a way to create varying textures that couldnt be duplicated before and some wonderful possibilities for mosaics.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Fireplaces that use pattern tiles and field tile or some other material, like a stone mantle. This handmade Yuna cement tile border frames the firebox. You can frame the fire box with a decorative border tile or patterned cement tiles. In Design #1, a border pattern of cement tile creates the frame. backsplash designs.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

One way clients have used these tiles are as accents in a kitchen backsplash. Looking for texture through natural stone? Like adding a shot of espresso to a Chai Latte, this durable porcelain mosaic could add an industrial chic element to your space. The two colors shown, are Canyon Red and Adobe. How would you use them?

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