Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Our new Geometrical Glazed Ceramic tile collection was used to create this appealing kitchen backsplash. Our Geometrical line of ceramic tile mixes classic hand-painted glaze techniques with modern, geometric patterns to achieve an absolutely stunning look. The Geometrical Ceramic Tile collection features hand-glazed, modern patterns.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Traditional bathroom designs are taking a back seat to a more spa-like, clean and minimal look, according to the National Kitchen + Bath Association (NKBA). Undermount sinks, brushed nickel and cool color palettes are also features of the transitional style. Ceramic tile is a distant third. A contemporary bathroom.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

So, I wanted to take a look at the newest trends that we’re seeing in tile for Kitchen and Baths. Last but not least a bathroom with black floors. I found this photo on Pinterest , because I’m thinking about doing this look for my master bath. shower walls , floor ). I know I do! Black Tile. where to buy?

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Want to know the trendiest styles, colors, materials, finishes, appliances and lighting fixtures in U.S. The National Kitchen + Bath Association (NKBA) queried hundreds of designers, remodelers, architects, manufacturers and dealers to discover the most dominant preferences and the biggest kitchen design trends. Sure, you do!

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The Perfect Bath

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

There is so much to like about this bath. This gives the ceramic basin a lightness that is proportionate for the narrow space. I think this bath benefits from the rich color on the walls and the even darker trim. The pattern on the floor adds texture to the space especially with the small black dot.

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The Perfect Bath

OCTOBER 8, 2014

We often find ourselves laughing at retro baths. Anywhere from the 20s through the 50s, the color trends seem shockingly bright with extreme contrasts. Additionally, the baths then were very small regardless of the size of the family. A simple stick liner in either contrasting or tonal colors defines the space.

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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. From the ground up, we’ll see what goes under and over shower floors and walls. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty.

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The Perfect Bath

AUGUST 8, 2018

Recently, I posted a picture of a bubble gum pink bath. I found another vintage bath image that I thought worth sharing. Now, onward from pink world and into green…tile and fixtures all the same color. Unlike many baths of the era, this one does not have contrasting trim. More green!

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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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Kitchen and Residential Design

AUGUST 12, 2022

Additionally, since there is less room, there will be a reduction in the amount of money spent on things like flooring, painting, cabinets, and countertops. Put some plants in there for some living color It shouldn't be an afterthought to put some plants in the bathroom. Plants provide much-needed color to antiseptic bathrooms.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 28, 2017

We know what’s hot when it comes to your main floor’s kitchen and entertaining spaces, but what about a space that is a bit more private: your bathroom. Here, Architectural Ceramics highlights three projects that showcase showers in a big way. Photo: Master bath designed by Chase Builders, photo via AC on Houzz.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 23, 2019

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its 2019 Kitchen Design Trends report. The report coincided with its annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), celebrating the best in kitchen and bathroom design trends. White appliances are popular, as well as black stainless and brightly colored appliances.

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How to Floor Tile

DECEMBER 27, 2016

I happened to visit a new Floor And Decor that recently opened in The Colony Texas. This application was on the walls but it would look great on floors as it was intended too. It too has evolved into a surface with many different colors and types. You will not find other products at Daltile as you would in Floor and Decor.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Here are a few beautiful examples of how opting for a material other than a 3″x6″ white subway tile can take your backsplash from a sweet and simple ceramic to something a bit more savory and show-stopping. Ceramic tile has a range of options far beyond a 3″x6″ white subway. Tozen 1×4 glass mosaic.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 20, 2024

The ultimate winner in this category will be announced by the judges at the upcoming Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2024 being held here in February. KBIS recognizes the industry “trailblazers” as being behind the most cutting-edge and innovative products in the kitchen and bath industry.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 25, 2017

If you want to add more color, texture, and pattern to your bathroom, concrete tiles are an ideal material that can also deliver on practicality and efficiency. There are a variety of places where cement tiles can be used, with the most obvious being the bathroom floor. Here are the top considerations and factors to keep in mind.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Before that, and until the second half of the 15th century, only the alicatado (mosaic formed of polygonal, colored glazed tiles) was in use. Tuesday, December 3, 2013.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Innovation, possibilities and technology in ceramic tile. 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. Now just by looking at the photo above, can you tell if this is ceramic tile or real wood? Looking for color? Thats value!

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Cement Tiles Trend Toward Bold Patterns & Colors. I reported that I was seeing a trend to use texture, color, and geometric patterns in tile. Im excited about this trend because I like to see color and pattern embraced in design. The Melilla Cement Tile use nine colors in this bold warm palette with a playful Latin feel.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Aside from all these wonderful things are the ceramic tiles of the country. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Image by Viktor Keech.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Alena Capra, owner of Alena Capra Designs, certified master kitchen and bath designer and Coverings spokesperson, collaborated with the tile associations to forecast the 2024 tile trends. Exquisitely colored and perfectly sized aggregates give these designs a handcrafted concrete look and feel.

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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. at 6:00 AM.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

It’s currently available as a wall tile in three styles—Pyramid White, Wave Black and Stries Calacata—and a floor tile in six colors and two sizes. We feel like nobody has a better footprint to go after that kitchen and bath business, so we’re going to leverage that,” Warren said. This is a rare vein cut travertine.

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Granada Tile

MAY 29, 2019

Encaustic tiles begin their lives differently than porcelain or ceramic. While traditional ceramic tiles are mixed from either red or white clay and sometimes artificially colored, cement tiles are made from a variety of natural ingredients to give them a wider range of stunning colors. Photography by Jason Schmidt.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve prepared a quick read for you about natural slate, and our client spaces and collections that feature it. Photo via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. They produce and export 90 percent of the region’s natural slate used for roofing or flooring. Related Links.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 4, 2017

You can’t think of Mexican tile without picturing colorful, hand-painted designs. Deep, rich colors are then painted over the white. To achieve a traditional Mexican look, consider using boldly colored tile in a large or small scale. When you do, don’t forget to follow Architectural Ceramics, Inc. Terra-cotta Tile.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles. Ceramic tiles are materials that can add glamor and value to any part of your home. If you are considering this flooring option, this article provides valuable tips and important considerations on ceramic tiles. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles 1. ceramic tile. floor tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve done a little exercise of our own to come up with some of our favorite tile shapes and patterns. Ceramic, marble, porcelain, glass — Square tile is available in a variety of material types. We offer numerous glazed ceramics in a 4″x4″ and 6″x6″ in size.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. And now, onto the topic of ceramic tile and nature! Ceramic tile has been a part of building history for centuries. According to the American Ceramic Society, the first discovered instance of ceramic figurines used for ceremonial purposes occurred in 24,000 B.C. 29 through Nov.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

The fashion industry often influences retailers; did you see our post about the 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year ? Now that Memorial Day Weekend is here, it’s time to kick off the unofficial start of summer with 5 tile collections, available with Architectural Ceramics of course, that feature white in a big way.

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JG Kitchens

OCTOBER 25, 2016

As I mentioned last week in my Cersaie Impressions – Scavolini post , I used some of my time in Bologna to explore booths we didn’t visit with the Ceramics of Italy press tour. In addition to showing almost endless acres of tile, Cersaie also offers a large selection of ceramic sinks, tubs, toilets and other bathware.

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Tile+Mosaic

OCTOBER 3, 2016

During the first half of the eighth century CE, near the ancient city of Jericho, in what is now called the Palestinian Territories near Israel, magnificent mosaic floors were created for the audience hall and the baths (hammam) of a palace, now known as "Hisham's Palace." See his recent projects on the Behance Network.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 31, 2019

At Architectural Ceramics, we love the look of stretching a square niche into an elongated, linear one. The handmade, white-body ceramic tile uses a miter cut at the edges around the niche, so it can wrap seamlessly from the surface of the wall to the inside of the niche itself. Image Credit Image Credit. Rectangle is the new square.

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The Perfect Bath

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

I’ve made a decision: A little drama in the bath is a very good thing. Everyone knows I’m a proponent of white baths — and there are so many exquisite ones — but somehow a bath clad in dark tile or paint just feels new and exciting. I particularly like the corresponding dark, rich-colored ceramic tile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Hardwood floors offer a number of benefits. Even homeowners without allergies can enjoy the seamless look of hardwood flooring. So, is it a good idea to install hardwood floors in kitchens and bathrooms? So, is it a good idea to install hardwood floors in kitchens and bathrooms? Pros of hardwood floors.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2021

While pale grays and neutral colors remain popular, there’s a renewed interest in contrast—adding dark elements, large or small, to a room’s design adds a timeless air of elegance. Kumito is a timeless ceramic chevron mosaic tile that comes in two distinct colors. It’s now available in five neutral shades. Kumito Black Chevron.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 15, 2013

2012s Top 12 Cement & Ceramic Tiles. Heritage Olive Green 14" x 14" Solid Color Cement Tile (Polished Finish). For your trend-spotters, theres something to be said about large format tiles and Pantones color pick for 2013, Emerald Green. Portuguese Ruan - 6" x 6" Ceramic Tile. ceramic tile. floor tile.

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