Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2023

Backsplashes, accent walls and interior facades are receiving a dose of personality to liven interiors and invigorate the senses. While previous iterations of this genre of flooring focused on more organic stylings, this year’s motifs focus on audacious inlays. If walls could talk Wall coverings are receiving a playful refresh in 2023.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 17, 2014

Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup. Our friends at Tile of Spain were kind enough to share some amazing tile facts about the Spanish tiles that were used for this project. Photo courtesy of Tile of Spain. Photo courtesy of Tile of Spain. backsplash designs. floor tile. kitchen backsplash.

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 3, 2021

From geometric walls and patterned floors, to decorative facades, there are more options than ever to curate a truly one-of-a-kind house. For these environments, large-format ceramic flooring becomes an ideal option to establish a relationship between interior and exterior living areas. Indoor-Outdoor Transitions. Spatial Definition.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Creative floor tiling. Its a bit of a story to this tile project as this section of the floor has been concrete for a few years. Well this year we decided we would tackle this floor when we returned but there were complications that worked out for the best. The blue around the floor really catches your eye.

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Tile of Spain USA

MAY 8, 2020

Whether you are undertaking a major remodel, or updating old floors, or simply changing the backsplash in your kitchen, every detail matters. As we continue to spend more time in our homes, many of us are taking the opportunity to work on home improvement projects that have been left undone.

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Kitchens for Living

MARCH 17, 2015

The second half of my adventure with Tile of Spain took us to Valencia, location of Cevisama the annual trade show held to showcase the latest innovations introduced by the Spanish tile industry. In Germany it was known as Jugendstil, in Spain Arté Joven and Secession in Austria. Oak wood floors or cabinets.

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Kitchens for Living

MARCH 17, 2015

The second half of my adventure with Tile of Spain took us to Valencia, location of Cevisama the annual trade show held to showcase the latest innovations introduced by the Spanish tile industry. In Germany it was known as Jugendstil, in Spain Arté Joven and Secession in Austria. Oak wood floors or cabinets.

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JG Kitchens

APRIL 22, 2014

Grout goes metallic from TEC/H.B. Photo Courtesy: Coverings). Dimensional geometry goes retro (Photo Courtesy: Coverings).

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. 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. Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Porcelain tile that mimics polished stone from Fiandre Architectural Surfaces. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. These pavers have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. Use this combination with the smaller 4"x4" formats to make a great looking backsplash or for attention-getting stair risers.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Tile of Spains exhibit at Coverings 2013. Image courtesy of Tile of Spain. Ceramic tile use throughout Spain is prolific. 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. Tuesday, May 21, 2013. www.apavisa.com.

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Kitchens for Living

DECEMBER 1, 2014

One new trend is the ginormous 40″ by 40″ porcelain tile from Spain. backsplash Bathroom tile Design Trends Flooring kitchen backsplash new products porcelain tile texture tiles Cavastone' Today I’d like to highlight a local resource that you should definitely know about if you live in South Florida.

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JG Kitchens

MAY 14, 2014

Here were the top trends I spotted on the show floor. Updated encaustics from Spain (Image Courtesy: Apavisa). I also saw a nice selection of colorful leaf mosaics around the show floor. I was also delighted to see some good-looking tiles from Latin America. Style trend #1 – wood continues. Style trend #2 – newer looks.

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JG Kitchens

MAY 21, 2014

Globe-hopping back to Italy, Mirage had one of the strongest introductions at the show. Its Calacatta marble-look tile not only [.].

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 3, 2015

I had the great pleasure of meeting Ryan Fasan, technical consultant to Tile of Spain and senior partner in Professional Attention to Tile Installations, on a press tour of Cevisama a few years ago. Ceracasa is one of the Tile of Spain-member brands at Cevisama (Photo Courtesy: Ceracasa). Mixing and matching tiles [.].

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 7, 2012

The Agora (LÀgora) building within the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain, is part of a larger complex of facilities designed by Spanish architects Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela. Note: The following images were made available by Tile of Spain. Tile of Spain manufacturer Apavisas "Archconcept " series.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 21, 2013

First up, a floor tile installation. The cabinets are finished in a rich, dark stain, while the tile backsplash is covered in a creamy subway tile installation. Pattern pops up in another great tile installation, this time a cement tile backsplash in a kitchen that has a rustic/traditional feel.

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Granada Tile

JULY 31, 2015

in the city of the same name in Spain. (Fun For most of the world, Bilbao has become synonymous with Frank Gehry’s fantastical museum of the same name.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 15, 2018

These tile patterns date back to medieval Spain, where they were widely produced. As practical as they are stylish, they are a durable option for floors, walls and outdoor spaces of your home. Try this versatile tile in one or more of these ways to personalize your home: Kitchen backsplash, island, and floor.

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Granada Tile

MAY 28, 2015

Located in the north of Spain, the town of Santander was settled early on, though it’s difficult to determine the exact date. Case in point, our Santander cement tile.

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Rubble Tile

MAY 16, 2022

Cement and cement-look tiles have been a trending look in the world of interior design for a while, and for good reason. The geometric and pattern options that you get in encaustic cement tiles can add a bespoke, yet contemporary feel to any space.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 30, 2017

Better yet, let’s collect bits of sea glass off the beaches of southern Spain. The kitchen backsplash makes a subtle splash with AC’s Naturals 3×6 glossy sea glass subway tile. The creamy beige color of the backsplash reminds us of sand at the beach, that starts at the shoreline and rolls over the dunes.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

This past week I attended an event in Boston that was hosted by Tile of Spain which showed the advances that have been made in ceramic tile. Ryan Fasan - Tile and Stone specialist and Tile of Spain consultant speaking about the advances in the ceramic tile industry. backsplash designs. floor tile. kitchen backsplash.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

Heres just a sampling of what I have on my not-to-be-missed agenda for this year’s event: Tile of Spain Pavilion: More than 40 ceramic and stone manufacturers from Spain will showcase some of their most advanced ceramic tile technology and breathtaking design choices. The Riva Del Mar Collection by Country Floors.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

I want to thank Lori Dolnick and Katie Sikorski for inviting me to participate in the Tile of Spain Press Conference and tour hosted by the always-insightful Ryan Fasan. Finally, a tip of the hat to Tile of Spain for exhibiting distinctively unique ceramic innovations at Coverings 2014! backsplash designs. floor tile.

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Tile Talk

MAY 14, 2013

The clay Arabesque tiles pictured above are from Aljafería Palace, a fortified medieval Islamic palace built during the 11th century in Zaragoza, Spain. for walls or floors, indoors or outdoors. Labels: arabesque tiles , kitchen backsplash , Spanish ceramic tile , Spanish floor tile , Spanish tile , tile talk newsletter.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Daltile’s Rekindle tile flooring collection features StepWise and Microban technology, making it more slip resistant while also eliminating 99% of bacteria on the tile surface. In 2019, the tile flooring category experienced its first decline in a decade as tariffs and antidumping legislation hit the market. Tackling labor shortages.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Using the Majolica technique of glazing, our Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile designs include colorful patterns from the different regions of Spain, or the traditional blue and white found in the New Iberica border tiles and liners. backsplash designs. floor tile. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

MAY 28, 2013

Handmade cement tiles are an easy-to-maintain product that not only offer deep colors and a rich history, but most importantly, they offer long-lasting beauty and extensive design possibilities for floors and walls. Cement tiles are used all over the world in countries such as Cuba, France, Spain, Portugal and more. backsplash designs.

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Granada Tile

JANUARY 28, 2014

Don’t get us wrong—we love the backsplashes and floor tile installations that we see—but we go gaga when we see unusual cement tile installations. Of course, given its deep Spanish roots, it’s no wonder Granada Tile is in the mix, since cement tiles were especially popular in both Spain and France in the 19th century.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. Examples of this work still exist in Spain, Italy, Morocco, India, and Turkey. backsplash designs. floor tile. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. floor tile. bathroom tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

The strength and density of porcelain results in a higher PSI level, making it suitable for floor applications and commercial spaces. The Saadian Tombs in Marrakech, pictured above, show how glazed ceramic tile was used to cover the floors and walls. This thicker tile may be used indoor or out, on walls and floors. ″ x 9.5″

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 20, 2015

What I like about the first two lines, is you''ll find both a large format appropriate for floors or large walls and a smaller, mini-format that scales down well for a backsplash, small entry or hearth. This large format measures nominally 8"x10" and is ideal for adding pattern to a master bath, larger powder room or living room floor.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

They have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. It can be used on wall and floor applications for both indoor and outdoor applications. Use this combination with the smaller 4"x4" formats to make a great looking backsplash or for stair risers.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

Most of Europe’s slate, for example, comes from Spain. They produce and export 90 percent of the region’s natural slate used for roofing or flooring. In the kitchen, the hard angles of the cabinetry and floors are softened by round light fixtures and natural light. Let’s switch from Geology to Geography.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

Daltile’s Defend tile line features Microban technology to attract consumers looking for healthy, clean floor products. By Megan Salzano Ceramic tile is one of only two truly aspirational product categories available in flooring today—hardwood being the other. In fact, purchases of high-end homes in the U.S.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

When the Moors conquered Spain in 711 A.D., Labels: backsplash , bathroom tile , decorative tile , entries , foyers , handmade ceramic tile , kitchen tile , Moroccan design , Moroccan floor tile , Moroccan tile , mosaic tile , tile trends , walkways , wall tile. backsplash designs. floor tile. kitchen backsplash.

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