Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

As beautiful and stately as the individual glass blossoms are, one’s eyes are then diverted to the intricate mosaic and stone tile work on the floors, walls, staircases and even ceilings – all thanks to the talented artisans of Italian mosaic manufacturer – Sicis. This is one snail I wouldnt mind having in my garden!

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

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. Create your own mosaic backsplash by choosing your favorite vegetables or colors! backsplash designs.

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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. Guests will experience cutting-edge technology, sustainable design and diverse architectural solutions from leading Spain tile manufacturers.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

With their hand-painted relief details, available either in a matte or gloss finish, these richly colored tiles boast sophisticated designs inspired by natures bounty. The matte finish of this collection of matte tiles perfectly accents tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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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. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

Our Celtic ceramic relief tile simulates the look of hand-carved antique stone. Labels: backsplash designs , cement tile , emerald green , how to customize cement tile , kitchen backsplash , pinterest , tile talk newsletter. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor. Slate is a natural stone and you have to seal it before you grout. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 30, 2012

The owners chose a colorful cement tile pattern for the backsplash. It looks fabulous and sets the standard for style. The colorful patterned backsplash sets the style for this kitchen. Large format tiles and stone tiles are are available in relief, too. I love these stone tiles by Galrão Group from Portugal.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

Labels: accent tile , backsplash designs , bathroom tile , decorative tile , glass tile , kitchen backsplash , mixed mosaics , mosaic tile , mosaics , wall tile. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 26, 2013

Avente works closely with its tile artisans and sometimes, we can beat the standard delivery time or find ways to improve delivery with expedited freight or shipping. 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. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. For a more modern design, we suggest combining geometric borders together with traditional patterns. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design trends.

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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. Its a great example of how different sizes of decorative tile are used to bring both pattern and color to a design.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

So imagine my excitement when I was selected to participate as a panelist in an educational session for tile and stone professionals, Selling Tile: The Internet, the Industry & the Consumer, during Coverings 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. Steve Slutzah, President/CEO, of Westside Tile and Stone , Inc. backsplash designs.

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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. Emphasis was given to the pools and fountains and there was great variety in these designs. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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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

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. bathroom design. at 6:00 AM.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

When Lynle Ellis was just a girl growing up in Connecticut, she already had the makings of a future interior designer. Had she not become an interior designer, Ellis might have made a great philosopher, psychologist or commentator on human nature and the economy. TileDealer: Can you describe your design philosophy?

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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. bathroom design. field tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 9, 2013

Avente Tile works closely with its tile artisans and we can often beat the standard delivery time, or find ways to improve delivery with expedited freight or shipping. Pressed with real leaves, these decorative hand-painted 8"x8" tiles include a Maple Leaf, Ash Leaf, and Ginkgo Leaf design. backsplash designs. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

This annual tile and stone trade show, now in its 25 th year, brings together manufacturers from all corners of the globe to showcase the latest designs, materials, colors, and patterns available with cement, porcelain, ceramic or glass tiles. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design trends.

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Making Tile Modern

MAY 30, 2012

On the left- Diamond Starglass Grout and on the right is a standard white sanded grout. Check out these two kitchen backsplash installations below where both purchased Lush® 3×6 Sky tile, but one kitchen grouted with Aquamarine StarGlass grout and the other with regular sanded grout. The images truly speak for themselves.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Boasting more than 900 exhibitors from all corners of the globe, and 176,000 square meters (577,428 square feet) of exhibition space, Cersaie is a not-to-be missed event for distributors, retailers, interior designers, architects and installers. Convivium – A colored body porcelain tile for residential interior floors and walls.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 22, 2013

Its a porcelain tile with the look of lightly weathered stone. custom cement tiles by Avente Tile for our backsplash." These posts will show you how cement tile can be used on floors and kitchen backsplashes. A Cement Tile Kitchen Backsplash Makes a Chelsea Remodel. Cuban Tiles Make Eye-Catching Kitchen Backsplash.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Handmade cement tiles start as a mixture of natural materials including crushed limestone, Portland cement, aggregate (small stones), sand, and water. Then make sure to view the dozens of possibilities within Avente’s Cement Tile Design Ideas portfolio pages. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

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. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design.

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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. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. kitchen backsplash.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Additionally, these ceramic tiles help preserve the mortar and soft stone of Portuguese seaside houses by protecting them from the effects of moisture and salt. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Not only do these longer tiles resemble wood, but they are now taking on the look of concrete and stone. Pastorelli’s new 2cm-thick “Quartz Design” series features the same sparkling reflections as quartz flecks, while “Sunrock” from Atlas Concorde gets its inspiration from Travertine. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Answer these questions, and then remember that fireplace designs falls into two categories: Fireplaces that use only plain or field tile. Fireplaces that use pattern tiles and field tile or some other material, like a stone mantle. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards.

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Making Tile Modern

JANUARY 28, 2016

On the left- Diamond Starglass Grout and on the right is a standard white sanded grout. Check out these two kitchen backsplash installations below where both purchased Lush® 3×6 Sky tile, but one kitchen grouted with Aquamarine Dimension grout and the other with regular sanded grout. The images truly speak for themselves.

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Decorator on Demand

JANUARY 26, 2010

These tubs may not sexy by any standards but if you or someone you know cant soak in a tub for physical reasons does it matter? If you think you dont have room for one, think again with 37 different models out there and most of these replacing your standard tub/shower these have been made to fit. Walls of Stone. Design*Sponge.

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Decorator on Demand

JULY 7, 2011

The cast iron skillet or stainless steel pot itself becomes the heat source instead of your standard cooktop. I am Marie Cole, an interior designer who launched an online decorating service for people who are do it yourselfers and need some design help. Walls of Stone. Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.

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Decorator on Demand

AUGUST 16, 2009

. ;) Its good for our environment, because you can get waterfree urinals and save thousands of gallons of water each year or even if you get them with water, they still use less water per flush than your standard toilet. you want to see some other home urinal designs, check out Style Estates blog. Walls of Stone. Design*Sponge.

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Decorator on Demand

JANUARY 14, 2010

I just found out about this and wanted to share with you.Finally there are some other chalkboard paint options out there other than your standard black and green , not that black and green dont have their places but lets all agree more color is well more exciting. Walls of Stone. Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.

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Decorator on Demand

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

My contractor was skeptical through it all, since he was the one who had to put all the lighting together and lets just say that was not "standard procedure". I am Marie Cole, an interior designer who launched an online decorating service for people who are do it yourselfers and need some design help. Walls of Stone.

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Decorator on Demand

AUGUST 2, 2009

Its screw-in design requires no tools to instantly and inexpensively transform a rooms ambience. The old recessed hole disappears behind the canopy cover that fits most standard recessed cans. I am Marie Cole, an interior designer who launched an online decorating service for people who are do it yourselfers and need some design help.

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Decorator on Demand

MARCH 18, 2011

I knew they made bigger King beds but this the bigger ones are good news since Alpha Hubby needs a better one than standard king! I am Marie Cole, an interior designer who launched an online decorating service for people who are do it yourselfers and need some design help. Walls of Stone. Design*Sponge.

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