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The Cement Tile Backsplash: How the Look Has Changed Over the Years

Granada Tile

A long, long time ago, kitchens didn’t have any backsplashes. The backsplash was initially only about 4 inches high and went above the sink and stove (where splashes were most prevalent). This doesn’t mean that the style has always stayed the same, as the look of cement tile backsplash has changed dramatically over the years.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Backsplashes: Kitchen and Bathroom.

Tile Talk

Tile Backsplashes: Kitchen and Bathroom Showpieces. Murphy Mosaic Backsplash by Appomattox Tile Art. Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, tile backsplashes have seen an uptick in updated kitchen designs. Kitchen backsplash featuring Cuban Heritage Design 110-2B by Avente Tile.

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Tile Industry 2013: Primed for Recovery, Part 2

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

In part 1 of this feature on the industry in 2013 (ASHLEY, PLEASE LINK HERE TO PART 1), industry resources affirmed that the continuing housing recovery could mean a good year for ceramic tile and stone. However, after several years of belt-tightening, the industry faces some interesting challenges in an evolving marketplace.

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Avente Tile Talk: The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the.

Tile Talk

The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the Value of Pinterest. Therefore, it shouldnt be surprising that Coverings , always a step ahead of other industry-related shows, took the power of Pinterest and literally ran with it! backsplash designs. design standards. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs.

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Tile Industry 2013: Primed for Recovery

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Like many industries, tile has been through a lot the past five years. s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, the primary source for ceramic tile industry data, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts.

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What is a Transitional Kitchen?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Updraft hoods and standard-door dishwashers are other staples in this design. Countertops and backsplashes. Marble countertops and even marble backsplashes work beautifully for transitional kitchens,” Starck says. Countertops with waterfall edges. Image: C Wood Photography/Shutterstock. The Elkay Circuit Chef Sink.

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Fashion + Tile = A Love Story

Architectural Ceramics

This month we will be paying close attention to the big 4; New York, London, Milan, and Paris are all hosting the top designers and influencers in the fashion industry. Introduce metallic tile in small accent areas, such as parts of a backsplash. Laticrete SpectraLOCK Dazzle is a way to add some “cool” to your standard epoxy grouts.

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