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Designer Backed Insight for Today’s Interior Designs

Garden State Tile Blog

People are moving away from the safe standards like white subway tile (which will always be classic) and daring to be bolder! Being familiar with products and resources that will withstand the elements in our area is very important. These make for a perfect floor, backsplash, or accent wall! Christy Davis.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Layout Guide & Checklist

Tile Talk

When laying patterned or plain tile for a backsplash or floor, you want to minimize cuts in the main field. For a backsplash, you can achieve this by, by starting the pattern at the vertical centerline and working up from the counter or baseboard. Heres a recent layout I provided to a customer for their backsplash. cement tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Thanks to the Tile Heritage Foundation

Tile Talk

A big drive is to transition their archive to an online searchable resource available to the industry and to the public. I could go on about the great folks at the THF; but, just visit www.tileheritage.org and discover what a great resource they are. backsplash designs. design standards. kitchen backsplash.

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Avente Tile Talk: Coverings 2013 Set to Dazzle with Trend-Setting.

Tile Talk

It’s this dedication to innovation and resourcefulness that continue to drive the success of Coverings and make it a must-attend annual event. The four-day exposition serves as a valuable resource for continuing education within all segments of the industry. backsplash designs. design standards. kitchen backsplash.

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Designer Backed Tips for Today’s Interiors

Garden State Tile Blog

People are moving away from the safe standards like white subway tile (which will always be classic) and daring to be bolder! Being familiar with products and resources that will withstand the elements in our area is very important. These make for a perfect floor, backsplash, or accent wall! so fabulous!

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How to Choose a Natural Stone Veneer for Your Home Interior Wall

Realstone

Additionally, panelized natural stone veneer is typically easier to install and can be done in less time than traditional masonry techniques. When selecting panelized natural stone veneer, it is important to choose a high-quality product that is manufactured to meet industry standards.

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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. Instead of plastic laminate backsplash, they want glass and decorative tile to make things more distinctive. By Jeffrey Steele.

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