The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

“In establishing a sustainability initiative, it was our desire to put in place one standard and one mark across the tile industry to cover the products used over the course of an installation. About TCNA.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. Bathroom Blogfest, now in its seventh year, draws attention to the customer experience through blog articles and social media content published over five days, from October 29 through November 2, 2012. And now, onto the topic of ceramic tile and nature! Iznik ceramic tile motif (16th century).

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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. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles 1.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online. “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated. UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. The online course is called the CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Update from the Vibrant Ceramics 2016 Roadshow in Tampa which was held on Wednesday August 31st. Discussions of quality and standards were vetted. Timing for India to market sounds perfect as India has grown in the past Century to #2 in the world in the ceramic industry and continues to grow. CTDA Home | Contact Us.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 13, 2013

Carters Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles, Murals and Façades - Disappearing History. When I set out to write this blog article, I intended to put a few words to a photograph of the Poole Arms (in Poole, Dorset, UK,) with its striking green tile fa ç ade. Search This Blog & Beyond. ceramic tile. design standards.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 15, 2013

2012s Top 12 Cement & Ceramic Tiles. Portuguese Ruan - 6" x 6" Ceramic Tile. Nevertheless, our timeless ceramic tile patterns are not to be outdone! Do you have a favorite cement tile or hand painted ceramic tile? Labels: cement tile , cement tile floors , ceramic tile , Tile design , top tiles. ceramic tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. You can keep the memories and feelings of summer alive throughout the year with our ceramic Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles and Fruit, Floral and Vegetable Garden Murals. Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Summer Harvest Mural 8" x 23". at 6:00 AM.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Filled with water, ammonia, urea, and various minerals, urine is a ready made alternative to standard glazes, many of which use potentially poisonous metal oxides to achieve various visual effects. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, November 2021.

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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 29, 2012

ASCER, the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association, sponsors a program at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University. Blog ASCER Cevisama Harvard tile of spain' … Continue Reading.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland just outside the DC-metropolitan area, Architectural Ceramics is familiar with chilly temperatures in winter. This special order system, is an all-in-one, adhesive-backed mesh mat, sized to standard dimensions. Check out how, with our blog, April Showers Bring May Flowers. Floor Heat Mat.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Ceramic tile was most popular at first, but cement tile eventually gained traction for its unique look. 1960s kitchen using ceramic tiles. Large, bold patterns in bright colors have seen a resurgence in modern kitchens, and people are swapping their standard ceramic subway tile for more unique concrete choices.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we love football almost as much as we love tile. Check out more large format tile collections on our blog, Bigger is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile. Ceramic: Similar to glass tile, ceramic tile is used throughout commercial and residential spaces. Want to see more commercial projects?

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 27, 2018

Traditionally, ceramic tile manufacturers have offered a multitude of sizes in their catalogs by playing with two different dimensions: length and width. Slimming tiles down from the standard thickness of around 8mm to between 3.5 Slimming tiles down from the standard thickness of around 8mm to between 3.5

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 14, 2017

While we’re hyped up on all things red, white and blue, let’s take a look at a few of Architectural Ceramic’s tile lines that are proudly Made in the USA. At Architectural Ceramics, we love family businesses because AC is one too. Encore Ceramics is another example of American-made tile. Allison Eden Studios.

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Tile Excellence

JANUARY 12, 2014

Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Re-grouts By Chris Lawson Tile repairs are a very specialized service and it can be hard to get tile contractors interested in small, sometimes difficult, detailed repairs.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 15, 2017

We’ve created this blog post to help clear up any confusion you have over encaustic tiles and cement tiles, and to lay a clear foundation for what products will be best for your home projects and for the look you’re going for. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles. You may also find this useful: Cement Tiles vs Ceramic Tiles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 4, 2021

Beginning with jewellery, a surprising forray into tiled pet-feeding-tables for a charity auction led them towards the welcoming, charming arms of ceramics. Custom tiles are offered whether they are adapted from standard designs or made entirely personalised. Otherwise their cheerful ceramic tiles can be found on Etsy.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

We’ve been making a few lists of our own at Architectural Ceramics. Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. This type of trim is available in ceramic, marble and porcelain.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 16, 2015

Tile of Spain provided luxury ceramic Yellowstone Floor Tile and Subway Wall Tile by Roca Tile , featuring a homey design while reflecting the highest standards of quality and style. Blog De Gustibus Cooking School New York Roca Tile Tile tile of spain' … Continue Reading.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

If you've spent any time in the tile industry, care deeply about quality tile installation, and embrace installing tile according to industry standards, you will have heard of Scott Carothers , director of certification and training for the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF).

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Heres a great example of a pinwheel tile pattern that pairs glazed ceramic dots with large ceramic tiles in a matte finish. Decorative 1" ceramic tiles, referred to as dots, can be paired with 4" plain white tile. Decorative 1" ceramic tile dots are paired here with 4" plain blue tile. Search This Blog & Beyond.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Coverings attendees can learn about the benefits of selecting tile, installation standards and best practices, and the latest market introductions at the show. Blog: coverings.com/blog. Coverings is the largest and most important ceramic tile and natural stone trade fair and expo in the United States. At 1:00 p.m.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Coefficient of friction (COF) requirements for ceramic tile are included in the vast majority of commercial construction specifications for ceramic tile. You didn’t know the standard for tile and COF had changed? 2012 standard for ceramic tile, which mandated this change in test methods. of the A137.1

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Tile Excellence

MAY 6, 2012

ceramic tile repairs floor tile replacment and shower regrouts. Blog Archive. Blog Archive. Blog Archive. Blog Archive. Sunday, May 6, 2012. complete these repairs and it not look like a after thought is a very. For specific information click appropriate link. For general questions click info. Total Visitors.

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How to Floor Tile

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Can't do that with Porcelain or standard Ceramic Tile. I am only saying this because this is what I see and what I deal with regularly and want you to avoid telling me what I've heard so many times before, "I wish I had read your blog before we installed (fill in the blank) in our shower".

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Project Pick: Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile Risers Aventes Spanish Tiles are beautifully hand-painted in a variety of colors and patterns on ceramic bisque using time-honored techniques. The Majolica technique utilizes an opaque white tin-based glaze that is ideal for vibrant, colorful patterns and designs for ceramics.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

The significance of Turkish ceramic tiles occupies a prominent place in the history of Islamic art. Turkish Ceramic Tile Develops. By the late 15th and early 16th centuries, a new period in Ottoman tile and ceramic-making had emerged in Iznik. Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Turkish Tile: Artistry Through the Ages.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 14, 2017

We’ve created this blog post to help clear up any confusion you have over encaustic tiles and cement tiles, and to lay a clear foundation for what products will be best for your home projects and for the look you’re going for. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles. You may also find this useful: Cement Tiles vs Ceramic Tiles.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

This summer, our blog is dedicated to handcrafted tiles and their use outdoors. Then look through our Spanish tiles or browse our Ceramic Tile Design Ideas where you can find a large collection of projects showcasing our handmade and hand-painted Spanish tile. Search This Blog & Beyond. ceramic tile. design standards.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

To get you started on your Spring cleaning and freshening up of spaces, here are several handmade cement tile and hand-painted ceramic tiles that evoke the feelings of this season year-round. Check out our latest blog post, " Patterned Tiles are Power Play at Coverings 2014 ," to see what we came across during the four-day event.

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Tile of Spain USA

JULY 18, 2017

The CEU, titled “ Great Outdoors: New Growth for Ceramics ,” reviews developments that are positioning tile to be the go-to material choice for exterior cladding and paving solutions in 2017. Tile of Spain was one of the featured speakers at the Facades+ AM Austin conference presented July 18 th by Architects Newspaper.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 31, 2016

Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. must meet the extensive environmental and social responsibility requirements of Green Squared, the ceramic tile industry’s multi-attribute, cradle-to-grave sustainability standard.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. must meet the extensive environmental and social responsibility requirements of Green Squared, the ceramic tile industry’s multi-attribute, cradle-to-grave sustainability standard.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 8, 2014

Our blog is published weekly and this month, well continue to examine patterns by focusing on herringbone, diamond, and on-point and more. To get you started on your Spring cleaning and freshening up of spaces, here are several handmade cement tile and hand-painted ceramic tiles that evoke the feelings of this season year-round.

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Tile Talk

MAY 14, 2013

New Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tiles Offer Classic Spanish Touch. Similar in their hand-crafted workmanship to our line of Arabesque Spanish Cement Tile , our Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tile collection pays homage to its Moorish and Spanish tile roots with deep, rich colors and intriguing geometric shapes. Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

Tile: The Natural Choice An overview of ceramic tile's performance and sustainability-related attributes. Tile and Green Building: Credits and Requirements An at-a-glance guide to the credits, points, and compliance parameters applicable to ceramic tile in today's green building standards and rating systems.

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