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. Milwaukee, Wisc.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

AC’s Kiln & Penny Collection, porcelain penny round in the color Petrolio. AC’s Kiln & Penny Collection is unique because it is a porcelain that looks like ceramic. The benefit is that it has the softness of a ceramic tile but the durability of a porcelain. Kids’ bath designed by Holland Bath & Spa.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. These two tile types are mentioned together, because porcelain and glass both undergo high heat and pressure when made. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. Porcelain & Glass.

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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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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

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. However, ceramic and porcelain tile are also popular choices. Sure, you do! kitchen design trends.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

The collection, shown above, features a dimensional mosaic in three natural stone marble choices: Thassos (pictured), Crema and Grigio. Want to give your master bathroom the illusion that you’re stepping into a chic hotel bath? AC’s Candango Collection featuring a dimensional mosaic in Thassos marble. See you soon!

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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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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 28, 2017

Photo: Master bath designed by Chase Builders, photo via AC on Houzz. The master bath, designed by Chase Builders , is a trendy yet timeless space. Photo: Guest bathroom designed by Holland Bath & Spa, featuring 1×3 glass from AC’s Suite series, color Mica; photo via Architectural Ceramics.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Los Angelas— Emser Tile , a leading designer, marketer and producer of tile and natural stone, has introduced the brand’s newest product offerings in its 2020/2021 product catalog. A combination of glazed porcelain, antique glass and metals creates a beautifully, distinctive look. Mixed Geometrics.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The historic 1906 firehouse has been repurposed into four market-rate residential units (two one-bedroom/one-bath and two two-bedroom/two-bath), helping to address the area’s need for affordable housing. Choosing one slab in the stunning State of Grace offers veining that mimics the look of natural marble.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

Garden State Tile Glazed Porcelain Mosaics. Today, that same hexagon trend is being revived into modern bathroom designs with porcelain mosaics in traditional neutral color palettes. Fancy Stone Ovation Carrara / Thassos Waterjet. Design by Heidi Huddleston, Delicious Kitchens & Baths. Retro Revival.

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Kitchens for Living

MARCH 25, 2017

Smart Slab by Sapien Stone as seen at KBIS 2017, almost invisible cooktop in counter top! Photo by Floor Nature. Earlier this year at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Orlando, SapienStone served pancakes on their ultra thin ceramic slab. The material, which is porcelain, is also microb-resistant.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Ceramic, marble, porcelain, glass — Square tile is available in a variety of material types. At AC, we have endless porcelain and marble options available as a 12″x12″ field tile. To learn more about this collection, read our blog entry, It’s Only Natural: AC’s Glass Tile Collection.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

AC’s brushed limestone Vestige Zebrano floor tile, semi-polished Wave limestone wall tile, and porcelain wood-plank wall tile. AC’s brushed limestone Vestige Zebrano floor tile, semi-polished Wave limestone wall tile, and porcelain wood-plank wall tile. To see more from our Naturals Collection, download a Data Sheet here.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Baths and Bathrooms of 2020. In June, following suit to the Summer weather everyone loves to enjoy, we focused on water features including baths and bathrooms, gardens and outdoor water features, and waterway home design ideas. Read the Full Post: Click Here.

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As The Tile Turns

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

The porcelain tile that covers the floor has a natural stone look with a non-slip texture." We love Anne''s ability to gracefully combine a porcelain floor with an exquisite clean lined stone mosaic. This adds texture while maintaining the clean-lined aesthetic our client loves.” ” –Anne Grice.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

After more than 30 years, Coverings continues to be the pre-eminent event for the global ceramic tile and natural stone industry as well as the pinnacle for product innovations and trends,” said Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the show management company for Coverings. Habana , a new collection from CEVICA S.L.,

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2019

The Hard Surfaces & Natural Stone Show is fast approaching. Barriers between natural stone and ceramics in the tile sector have long since broken down. Two new collections from Ceramiche Keope – Chorus, previously covered here , and Eclectic – both express natural stone in their own ways.

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How to Floor Tile

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Laminate is also coming in water proof designs as well that will open the door to more kitchen and bath applications. Here is an example of Porcelain Tile that looks like some old brick that I thought looked cool. Daltile deals primarily with tile, Granite, Marble, Porcelain, Ceramic and natural stone products.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Daltile’s Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces are resistant to water, heat, stains, scratches, chemicals and traffic. While the tile market is under pressure from the realistic visuals and waterproof technologies of resilient product lines, porcelain is taking its market share back through innovative new products. By Megan Salzano.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 31, 2019

The master bath pictured on the left, treats the oversized his and hers niches like framed pieces of artwork; while the shower space shown on the left, hides the niche in the half wall near the bench where items are easily accessible. The large-format porcelain tile, in four colorways, looks like concrete. Image Credit Image Credit.

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The London Tile Co.

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Natural stone tiles might look luxurious, but they require regular maintenance that can leave them looking worn if you don’t keep it up. Opt for something that’s easy to clean and hardwearing, like porcelain, for long lasting luxury. Basins & Baths. Choose The Perfect Tiles. Underfloor Heating.

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Stagetecture

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Porcelain tile. That same versatility also carries over to the pricing, because it’s possible to find porcelain tile that will work within any budget. First off, that image is only a façade, so if the porcelain chips, you’ll be left with the tile’s natural color. Natural stone. Images via: Drury Designs.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

“National Tile Day is an opportunity to reflect on the true impact and advancements of tile – while giving designers a chance to showcase their favorite projects,” said Alena Capra, Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer and Coverings Industry Ambassador. “We LATICRETE International Inc.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2020

Residential Tile & Stone Design: Bespoke Renovation. Empire Kitchen & Bath. Commercial Stone Installation: Christ Cathedral. Innovation in Tile: 12×12 Porcelain Tile as Roof Tile. and Dacia Woodworth, Natural Stone Institute. Residential Tile Design, Small: New York Inspired Bathroom.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

The white stone and clear glass floral pattern gives a feminine feel without using a stereotypical color like bright pink. We know that the mosaic in the master bath shower is beautiful, but the aesthetic and function don’t stop there. Guest bath, image and design by Victoria Sanchez at Home. Patterned and Pampered.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 16, 2020

Whether it be bright and fun wallpaper in a powder room, or a unique tile choice in a guest bath, my clients are loving all the different products coming out, and these are FUN to design with! I also love to use natural stone when I can. Where I’m seeing the biggest shift lately has been in bathrooms.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 16, 2018

In recent years, porcelain has increasingly established itself as an extremely high quality alternative to natural surfaces. ABK also used the Wide range as the starting point to develop its Bath Design collection, which was unveiled at this year?’s Example of ABK’s Bath Design collection.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Mix in tranquil hues like shades of blue, green and bronze to instantly give the room the peaceful feel of a luxury spa, along with some natural elements like wood and natural stone. Taking a luxurious bath is another easy way to feel like you’ve stepped into a spa at the Four Seasons. The key is to find a balance.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 7, 2019

From natural stone shower surrounds to multiple showerheads to stainless steel linear drains , the focus is on creating a more enjoyable – and memorable – shower experience. Adding natural stone, porcelain or ceramic tile can bring a sense of sophistication to bathrooms while also being simple to maintain.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

The National Kitchen and Bath Association found gray to be the fastest-growing shade for the bathroom. Arizona Tile Cementine Black and White Porcelain Decos. Arizona Tile was founded in 1977, and is the largest independently owned importer of ceramic and porcelain tile, as well as natural stone slabs and tiles in the U.S.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Natural stone tile like slate and marble is known for use in kitchens, often for countertops and backsplashes. Built to last, cement tiles will stand up to the test of time and nature. They look very similar to cement tiles but aren’t quite as durable and will exhibit signs of wear and tear more quickly.

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 11, 2015

These reasons, amongst others, are why so many of us are banishing the bath and opting for an open plan wet room. Or if you have a lot of space you can opt for a luxurious open plan wet room, even including a bath if you want. Click through for answers to our most frequently asked wet room questions. Can I install a wet room upstairs?

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 30, 2020

Whether it be bright and fun wallpaper in a powder room, or a unique tile choice in a guest bath, my clients are loving all the different products coming out, and these are FUN to design with! I also love to use natural stone when I can. Where I’m seeing the biggest shift lately has been in bathrooms.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, fireplaces are also enjoying their place in the renewal process with the limitless decorative possibilities of handmade cement tile, porcelain tile, glass tile, ceramic tile, and mosaic tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Because slate is a natural stone product it is not as strong as certain other tiles, Schluter said that we needed to add another layer of plywood before we proceeded and so a new layer of 3/8" plywood was added to the 3/4" layer. Slate is a natural stone and you have to seal it before you grout. Photo by Karol.

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