Tile Talk

JANUARY 21, 2014

Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash. She also included this kind note: I just wanted to let you know that my project was completed and my clients are very happy with their backsplash. Last week I discussed some important points about grout and cement tile for backsplash design. Tuesday, January 21, 2014.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. I’ll explain what grout haze is, how to correctly identify the problem, and why it occurs. Cement tiles that needs to be grouted. Efflorescence.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. event serving the floor covering industry, once again brought together buyers and sellers from around the world to see the latest floor covering products, tools, services and technologies. Will it be information and product overload? Tuesday, February 5, 2013.

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Making Tile Modern

MAY 30, 2012

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

By Megan Salzano—W ith the pandemic shaking up product launch strategies, the fall selling season has become a key product launch phase for many suppliers. While Surfaces remains the main stage for most manufacturers, new products are hitting the streets—and dealer showrooms—this fall that have never been seen before.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. Breeze through each one; from natural stone and cement, to ceramic and glass, we offer dimensional tile in a range of material types. The 24″x24″ backsplash tile works well behind the sink and stove.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

At Architectural Ceramics, we’re excited for this sophisticated tile trend. Here, we’re naming just a few of our tile collections that include a matte black ceramic, porcelain or stone. Let’s start with an Architectural Ceramic porcelain tile that offers several options: the Aristocrat Collection. Aristocrat.

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Making Tile Modern

JANUARY 28, 2016

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). Grout is what seals everything together – literally. It’s kinda like the perfect marriage of tile and grout.

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Making Tile Modern

DECEMBER 12, 2012

We were recently asked {again} by a customer for some helpful tips on keeping grout bright and sparkling clean. Who wants dirty grout? As as self-described OCD cleaner myself, I have personally experimented with all sorts of products in the cleaning product and technique realm.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 19, 2019

Architectural Ceramics is ready to hop to it, with a dozen EGG-cellent subway tile patterns that go beyond the basics. If using it as a backsplash, here the subway tile is installed parallel and perpendicular to your counter top. Depending on the color you use, the grout lines will become the focus of this pattern.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Daltile’s SimplyStick Mosaix collection is designed to empower homeowners to DIY install beautiful mosaic backsplashes, walls or feature walls—quickly and easily, with professional looking results. A new backsplash can be installed in an hour or two. Installation is two simple steps: peel and stick. So easy anyone can do it.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Daltile, Marazzi, AO Daltile, Marazzi and AO launched new products that cater to five themes driving home design today: Elevate Life, Dreamscape, Seize The Day, Essential Luxury and Tender Living. So, we are creating products that can recreate these beautiful, bright and playful spaces.” But everybody has been very busy.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. From the shower pan to the grout, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

The six-sided shape has been surging throughout the interior design world, adding a fresh geometric take to floors, walls, backsplashes, and more. Bold Backsplash Alternatives. Give your kitchen a modern makeover with a ceramic hexagon backsplash. Hexa Collection Ocean Wave Glossy Hexagon. Design by Chris Brace Builders.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

See how Architectural Ceramics used Indonesian textiles to inspire one of our newest glass tile collections: Batik. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times. Both begin their life cycles as natural elements.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

We’ve been making a few lists of our own at Architectural Ceramics. Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. This type of trim is available in ceramic, marble and porcelain.

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Garden State Tile Blog

APRIL 10, 2020

For some added movement, metal profiles that can be inserted into the grout joints of the bar’s wall tile add dynamism to the space in a way that isn’t too overbearing. Your Backsplash Matters. Not only does a tile backsplash set the stage for the entire design, it’s also an essential part of safeguarding your investment.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 30, 2017

In the meantime, here’s one of Architectural Ceramic’s own collections: Naturals. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times. It’s only natural that we all want to run for the Rehoboth beaches.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2023

For the better part of the last 30 years, her dazzling, intricate, one-of-a-kind works of art have graced all manner of surfaces—from custom backsplashes and eye-catching wall accent pieces in high-end homes and commercial spaces, to high-profile retail applications and several well-known hospitality and entertainment establishments.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

Flooring retailers, including those looking to gain back lost dollars from the growing popularity of vinyl products, would do well to turn to tile and stone, which offers high dollar sales and high margins, according to suppliers at The International Surface Event (TISE) held in Las Vegas earlier this year. Las Vegas—With the U.S.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Introduce metallic tile in small accent areas, such as parts of a backsplash. Then opt for a full accent wall behind your standalone tub or go for the entire backsplash vs. a small accent area. Laticrete SpectraLOCK Dazzle is a way to add some “cool” to your standard epoxy grouts. Ready to go all-in? Designer: #SaintLaurent.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Then the additional layers of tile are added, let to sit overnight and the grout is applied. The grout is applied and then smoothed over as an initial cleanup with a damp sponge and allowed to sit again overnight. The finished product! Labels: ceramic tile , glass tile , Grout , installation , thin set. at 6:00 AM.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 6, 2020

It recognizes the latest, most advanced products and designs for their innovation and invention. Good Design covers new consumer products, graphics and packaging designed and manufactured in Europe, Asia, Africa and North and South America. Winning products are featured on the Good Design website.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. Take a look at a few porcelain collections, offered with Architectural Ceramics, that feature in-stock and special order options. For more information about the 12″x24″ tile we stock, visit our Product Page.

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Making Tile Modern

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

We’ve updated our website to offer a sample on every product page. Samples are in stock and ready to ship via USPS Priority Mail at nominal cost with free shipping. Check us out at www.modwalls.com. We’re here to help you to “Live With Color”!

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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. The next step of course is the grout or is it? Labels: Ditra , Grout , Schluter , Slate tile , thin-set.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Cement Vs. Ceramic Vs. Glass Vs. Stone: Which is Best for Indoor Showers? Ceramic tile is manufactured from clay and powdered glazes and is fired in a kiln to harden. Glass tile is a popular choice for colorful backsplashes in kitchens, but being incredibly slippery, it doesn’t make for the best option for indoor showers.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

This is likely to include adhesive, grout, a grout scraper, gloves, and safety glasses. A dedication to using handmade tile products doesnt mean you compromise on results; rather, youre installing a sense of uniqueness into the existing style of your home. backsplash designs. ceramic tile. green building products.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

They work well running behind a kitchen counter with other tile or can be grouped and framed to create a focal point for a larger backsplash. It is this variation that make the product so unique and each installation is truly one of a kind. Labels: accent tile , backsplash designs , border strip tiles , cement tile , wall tile.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

With mismatched patterns, strong grout lines, and bold colors, it.s Tile Tip When laying ceramic field tile for wall applications, match the grout lines or tile layout to the style of your house. For instance, on a backsplash for a contemporary home, place 3"x6" subway tiles on a grid layout. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Heres a great example of a pinwheel tile pattern that pairs glazed ceramic dots with large ceramic tiles in a matte finish. Decorative 1" ceramic tiles, referred to as dots, can be paired with 4" plain white tile. Decorative 1" ceramic tile dots are paired here with 4" plain blue tile. See More Tile Layout Patterns.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

Among some of the newer initiatives: making it easy for consumers to go into one of Daltile’s 100-plus showrooms to see product and get design advice. We know for a fact that people who finance buy four times more product and they buy better goods.” But the money is in the mosaics, the backsplashes, the showers.” showroom. “We

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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

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

“I realized the layering of pattern, texture and color I wanted could best be achieved in the ceramic arts.” ” Herringbone Backsplash by Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC. One of our favorite recently completed projects is a residential backsplash. Backsplash with 4" Field and Star+Cross Focal. ceramic tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Every year, Cersaie provides a unique opportunity to experience new frontiers in ceramics for homes as well as commercial and public spaces. Moving beyond the confines of a backsplash, companies introduced a multitude of decorative patchwork collections that make a bold statement from floor to ceiling.

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The Habitus Collection

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Irregular shards of virgin cork are shaped by hand and supplied on sheets for installation like ceramic tiles using thinset adhesive and tile grout. Renewable, recycled, handmade with no power tools or electricity utilized in its production. It is produced using remnants of the cork industry in Spain and Portugal. Special Order.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 14, 2012

This classic Spanish colonial tile body in a Moorish design is seamlessly translated into a square body cement tile with the option of different colors including a faux grout line. Here two colors were used for the "terracotta body" and the black grout line is in relief. backsplash designs. ceramic tile. ceramic tile.

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