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. Now how to make 48 tiles cover the area that we had?

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Our Cluny tile makes the grade! Adrianna Lopez’s kitchen installation uses our Cluny tile in black and white, the most popular color combination for this historic tile, to add interest to an otherwise all-white space. Given that thumbs up, why not consider Cluny when it comes time for your kitchen upgrade?

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Las Vegas— Surfaces might not be the biggest show for tile—that would be Coverings in April —but it doesn’t mean the industry’s best tile suppliers don’t come prepared. In fact, TISE had tile suppliers showing off their best offerings for the dealer community in 2024. One major callout was its Radiant line.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 15, 2022

Hexagon cement tile has taken over the design scene with its rising popularity. The iconic geometric shape is outstanding for kitchen floors, backsplashes, entryways, and outdoor areas. Available in a wide range of colors and patterns, these tiles give your space a unique sense of style. Hexagon Tiles Create Beautiful Spaces.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Heck, at Architectural Ceramics, we wrote a blog about it featuring our large-format tile. For those of you looking to maximize every inch in your home, check out our tips on how to think big with tile in small bathrooms. The glass tile, from our Batik Collection , reaches from wall-to-wall and from the vanity top to the ceiling.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 25, 2017

Concrete tiles are praised for their incredible durability and range of styles, and make a great choice for bathrooms. 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. The Concrete Tile Difference.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

And yet, flooring retailers thumbed their noses at the prognosticators, defying the naysayers with a winning game plan that included selling higher-end goods/larger tickets to offset a weakened residential remodel market. Higher average invoices powered Ted’s Floors & Beyond, Anniston, Ala. The result? A more-than-respectable 2023.

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How to Floor Tile

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Laminate Flooring has a place and technology is trying to keep up to survive normal wear and tear. It's great for a fast economic floor covering with many options in texture, style, feel and look. If you have Laminate in a bath or kitchen expect a very short life span of your floor. Here are some pro tips.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Installing a slate tile floor. For the present project that we are working on Vermont slate tile was chosen for the mudroom entry way as well as the half bathroom that is attached to it. 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.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 22, 2019

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its 2019 Bathroom Design Trends, which coincided with its annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), celebrating the best in kitchen and bathroom design trends. A bath designed by Sandra Diaz-Velasco. bathroom design trends. The most popular bathroom style.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, North America’s largest and premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has unveiled the top tile trends for 2024 in celebration of National Tile Day, which takes place February 23. Exquisitely colored and perfectly sized aggregates give these designs a handcrafted concrete look and feel.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 7, 2021

Ceramic tile has earned notoriety as the top building and surface material when it comes to commercial design, but did you know it has also gained prominence as the material of choice for residential design? Learn more about the advantages ceramic tiles lend to each area of the home: Facades. Techlam, Slate Ivory. Argenta, Terma.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Tiles are the go-to material for bathrooms and showers, but that doesn’t mean you have to go with the same, boring square tiles. Cement tile is enjoying a recent return to the spotlight and is one of the most sought after home materials on the market today. The Best Option for Indoor Shower Tile: Cement Tiles.

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The Perfect Bath

MAY 28, 2014

There are many elements that give a bath a ‘rustic’ composition. A rustic bath benefits from stone floors installed without any embellishments such as mosaics or contrived borders. Uncategorized Bath bathroom Bathtubs brick Fittings Fixtures Inspiration Natural Materials rustic texture Vintage Vintage Baths'

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JG Kitchens

MAY 21, 2014

Last week, I blogged about the top tile trends I spotted at this major US trade show for tile and stone. I was super-impressed with the ever-improving quality of wood-look tiles on display at the show. Teak look tile from Italy (Photo Courtesy: Cerdisa). Its Calacatta marble-look tile not only [.].

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JG Kitchens

OCTOBER 23, 2019

It was like walking the show floor without Ibuprofen or jet lag! Here are seven top trends to watch — and more than 20 great tile pics to savor. If you’re planning on remodeling your home, building a new home or updating an investment property, then you almost certainly have a tile budget.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 9, 2015

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Needless to say, I was thrilled when a customer from La Crescenta, CA called to order more tile. As you can see, the showy bathroom uses one of our boldest, most colorful cement tile patterns, Melilla. Melilla Cement Tile in Master Bath. Cement tile rug with warm mosaics show how well.

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JG Kitchens

MAY 14, 2014

I recently attended Coverings, another major tile and stone show, in Las Vegas. I was also delighted to see some good-looking tiles from Latin America. Here were the top trends I spotted on the show floor. Glossy wood-look tile from Italy (Photo Courtesy: Sant’Agostino). Style trend #2 – newer looks.

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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. Black Tile. This one actually sort of surprised me because historically it was so rare to see black tile unless it was the black & white checkerboard classic look. Last but not least a bathroom with black floors.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2021

Emser Tile has new additions to achieve that look: Brique Charcoal, Kumito Black Chevron and Passion Nero. Inspired by the Modern Industrial and Authentic Materials trends, Brique adds visual texture and dimension to any space with its durable, glazed porcelain construction that can be applied to both floors and walls.

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JG Kitchens

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

What’s hot in tile? These were the ones on display at the massive tile expo, as I shared this week with Forbes.com readers , and coming soon to a floor or wall near you! Cevisama is the first major tile show of the year where the latest trends are on display. Stay tuned! Bold patterns are on trend in Europe.

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JG Kitchens

APRIL 22, 2014

Next week, I’ll be attending Coverings, North America’s top tile and stone trade show, for the first time in almost a decade. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend Cevisama in 2012 and Cersaie last fall, Spain’s and Italy’s respective tile shows. Dimensional geometry goes retro (Photo Courtesy: Coverings).

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Coverings 2013 lived up to, and exceeded, all expectations as THE Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience. This edition of the show did that, and more, with everything from micro-mosaics to large-format tiles. The Shizen collection from Bedrosians Tile and Stone.

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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. The conformity of the 41/4″ tile and the contrasting grout was certainly a trend in the 30’s and 40’s.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The powder room, also known as a small guest bath or half bath, is usually located near a home or apartment’s entrance and consists of a toilet and sink. Most half bath spaces are small and basic, but they don’t have to be. If you entertain often, your guests will most likely use your half bath.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), is accepting entries now through December 31, 2023, for the 2024 edition of the “Passport to Creativity” tour. Miami, Fla.—Tile

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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). Features include frameless cabinetry and porcelain tile. Also, larger surface areas in the bath make it easier to clean, making both transitional and contemporary popular.”

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

These were just some of the highlights of the 2023 Floors & More winter convention held here recently. For Floors & More, the timing couldn’t be better given Mannington’s recent updating of its own website and corporate logo, as well as the expansion of its entire hard and soft surface product portfolio.

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The Perfect Bath

OCTOBER 8, 2014

We often find ourselves laughing at retro baths. Additionally, the baths then were very small regardless of the size of the family. Here are a few to consider: A niche in the tub or shower wall keeps all bathing amenities together. Shaped tiles on the floor offer a pattern change in a space where the colors are the same.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has bestowed Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards to recognize 21 exceptional projects for their ingenuity, craftsmanship and technical proficiency in the use of tile and stone.

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Tile of Spain USA

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Inside, Studio.Noju transformed the celebrated apartment with an open floor plan and vibrant furnishings that balance the building’s history with the unit’s contemporary design. This exterior expansion added new verandas that are marked by curved floor-to-ceiling glazed surfaces, embossed with tile by Spanish manufacturer, WOW Design.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

Bring the natural character of honeycomb into your home with hexagon tiles ! The six-sided shape has been surging throughout the interior design world, adding a fresh geometric take to floors, walls, backsplashes, and more. Garden State Tile Glazed Porcelain Mosaics. Design by Heidi Huddleston, Delicious Kitchens & Baths.

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JG Kitchens

MAY 26, 2015

There’s a lot to pull together and some unique challenges — like a master bath floor that isn’t tile or wood. As we get further into the project, (starting with the toughest element, most likely, non-tile/non-wood flooring), we’ll be building on the must-haves.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. These pavers have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. Further, by using our Spanish Paver Tiles, youll feel good knowing your choice is also good for the environment.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

A great way to start is to choose elegant, sturdy, and vibrant cement tiles. Check out four Instagram-worthy cement tiles and the projects in which they were featured, and learn more about where to find these and other patterns for your own use. Alhambra Tile. The Badajoz tile is simple, basic, and clear. Copenhagen.

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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. Laminate is also coming in water proof designs as well that will open the door to more kitchen and bath applications.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

While subway tile is a popular option and has it’s place, we’re here to challenge the norm. 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.

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