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Coverings 2014 – Top Tile Products

JG Kitchens

San Lorenzo from Mexico was one of those brands offering great looks without oceanic freight. Some I had seen before at Cersaie or Cevisama. Some were from North American brands, and new to me. I’m very pleased to see it being produced closer to home. And, of course, the Spanish and Italians are masters at this!

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Cinco de Mayo: 5 Ways to Use Mexican-Inspired Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Authentic Talavera pottery and tile reign from Puebla, Mexico. Before making its way to Mexico, the Romans used Terra-cotta or fired red-clay vessels to carry water throughout their ancient baths. Today, homeowners and designers are crushing over Terra-cotta’s usage as a popular flooring material. Photo Credit: Pinterest.

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Full speed ahead for Johnson following distribution shuffle

Floor Covering News

The new year marks a new beginning for Johnson Hardwood Floors. Johnson even offers some SPC products that coordinate with the same visual in engineered wood, which makes it perfect to use in a kitchen or bath. Cartwright Distributing, Tri-State Wholesale Flooring and Walcro. said Keith Anderson, chief commercial officer. “We

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Thoughtfully Detailed Three-Storey Residence in Seaside, Florida

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Conscientiously constructed and meticulously maintained, “Stairway to Heaven” is said to be one of the sturdiest and most precisely constructed buildings on the Gulf Coast of Mexico. The first floor is comprised of one large and one intimate room that share a bath and convenience bar.

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STATS: Tile sales decline, comeback looms large

Floor Covering News

In the grand scheme of things, the category still held strong as the third-largest sector in flooring, representing 12.4% Tile flooring, more so than most others, requires installation by highly trained and even artisanal tradespeople. were Mexico (17%) and Italy (16.6%), according to the TCNA. share and Mexico with 11.2%.

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Arabesque Cement Tile Pattern Repertoire Grows

Tile Talk

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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40 Stunning Luxury Bathrooms with Incredible Views

Trendir Magazine

What better way to bathe or shower? The floor is Mexican tile and check out the light fixture over the tub - we love it. Floor to ceiling glass walls in this Puerto Vallarta, Mexico bathroom make you feel as if you're showering Al Fresco. This sunken marble tub really does make one feel bathed in luxury.