Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, opened Coverings 2022 event registration, hotel bookings and awards submissions throughout this month. Coverings Installation and Design (CID) Awards submissions and Rock Star nominations will be accepted online through Dec.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Atlanta—The deadline to submit top projects featuring tile and stone to the 2024 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards and to nominate a young emerging leader to the 2024 Coverings Rock Star program has been extended. Learn more about Coverings 2024 and register to attend at no cost at Coverings.com.

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Tile of Spain USA

APRIL 15, 2015

Spanish tile companies were an integral parts of two winning projects at the 2015 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards , a program that honors outstanding design and installation of tile and stone in residential, commercial, sustainable and international projects. Winner, International Design.

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Tile Excellence

DECEMBER 31, 2010

Welcome to OUR Blog! Tile Excellence, Inc., "ask And yes, I said welcome to OUR blog because thats what I hope this becomes.-a I hope to share experiences and opinions based on my 30+ years experience as a tile guy, to hopefully help consumers from expensive or disastrous mistakes. Chris, Tile Excellence.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. Last year, world-wide vendors came together for “the global tile and stone experience” hosted in Orlando, Florida.

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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. Session topics included Social Media, design, exterior façades, stone fabrication, installation methods, and more. Tuesday, May 7, 2013.

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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! Monday, October 29, 2012.

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Tile Excellence

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Tile Excellence responds to bad advise on "how to lay ceramic tile" found on ask.com. Here''s a question from answers.com, which Tile Excellence oftens answers. In response to the question, "How to Install Ceramic Tile Floor" "To i nstall ceramic tile , first grout the area. Consumers Beware!

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Tile of Spain USA

APRIL 19, 2016

Tile of Spain project named International Tile Design winner at Coverings 2016 CID Awards. The winner, the Blue Wave Cocktail Bar in Barcelona designed by El Equipe Creativo, is also a recipient of the Tile of Spain Awards. … Continue Reading.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

Coverings 2013 Set to Dazzle with Trend-Setting Styles, Educational Opportunities. With its eye towards the future, Coverings 2013 has remained steadfast in its quest to provide the best possible experience for the attendees of its annual tile and stone trade fair and expo. Coverings 2013 Highlights.

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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. There are many more posts to read all dealing with your home on my blog, The Building Blox. Now how to make 48 tiles cover the area that we had? Tuesday, November 27, 2012.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Creative Accents with Cement Tile. Project Pick: Get Creative with Cement Tile Accents. Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. Fragments are another way to get creative with cement tile. Geometric 10.

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Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase. As beautiful and stately as the individual glass blossoms are, one’s eyes are then diverted to the intricate mosaic and stone tile work on the floors, walls, staircases and even ceilings – all thanks to the talented artisans of Italian mosaic manufacturer – Sicis.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Climbing Out with Color, Texture and Time in Tile. During the week of October 29 through November 2, 2012, bloggers interpret the theme in a blog post and provide their own unique perspective based on experiences and background. Avente Tile Talk has participated for three years in this annual event.

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Tile Excellence

JANUARY 19, 2014

Tile Installtion FAQ: Sanded Grout or Un-Sanded Grout? Tile Installation and Tile Repair. The reason sanded grout is always the best option in my opinion and experience is because it is undoubtedly much stronger and longer lasting. Manufactures recommend using the unsanded grout to install their product.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 2, 2013

The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the Value of Pinterest. Pinterest has grown into a social media phenomenon that inspires people, projects and most importantly for business, verified revenue through purchases, as well as increased website and blog traffic. Then you had to follow Coverings’ pinboards.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Looking forward to Tile in 2014. Cuban Heritage Tile in Lobby. Nevertheless, 2014 holds exciting possibilities for the Avente Tile team. If you enjoy our blog - devoted to hand-painted and hand crafted tiles - make sure to follow our blog as told through pinterest and houzz. Avente Tile Talk on Pinterst.

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Tile Excellence

MAY 27, 2013

Tile Excellence responds to bad advise on "how to lay ceramic tile" found on ask.com. Hi, This is Diana Smith , Chris Lawsons marketing person and webmaster for Tile Excellence, Inc. I generally do not write about tile installation or answer questions--I leave that to Chris. 1-GROUT is NOT used to lay the tile!!

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— March 31, 2016) Coverings , the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has scheduled an exceptionally comprehensive conference program of notable and respected speakers to present on a number of topics at the forefront of industry conversation. Tuesday, April 19, 12:00 – 1:00p.m.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. However, today’s post focuses exclusively on how to remove grout haze on cement tile installations. Cement tiles that needs to be grouted.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

Avente Tile Owner Selected to Participate in Coverings Discussion. As the founder and owner of Avente Tile, I take great pride in offering each of my clients a diverse and unique professional experience. At Coverings 2012, Bill Buyok shares tips on How a Social Media Presence Improves Retail Sales.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Cement Tile Designs That Impress! One of these materials is tile. For this post, I’d like to focus on cement tile specifically. Alcala cement tile in a custom colorway. Cuban tiles patterns are generally more elaborate and often use bold, strong colors. Tuesday, October 15, 2013.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 7, 2016

Want to be recognized by the tile and stone industry for outstanding projects and rising all stars? Coverings is currently accepting submissions for two separate award programs designed to recognized the best talent in the tile and stone industry. Well, good news!

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

Enduring Tile of the London Underground. But it is a fun experience, as well as an effective method of moving around Britains capital. But I digress, after all this is a tile blog. To The Trains Tile Sign. Covant Garden - Photo Illustration Tile is used extensively on the underground.

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Tile Excellence

OCTOBER 29, 2013

backsplash installed today in Boxford Ma. Backsplashes prices vary in price depending on the installer ,the type of tile, and the number of cuts needed to do the installation.Many installers tend to. take alot of time to do a backsplash depending on the experience and expertise. they have installing tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 30, 2019

Take a read below for 5 different ways we are letting our favorite music inspire our tile selections. Don’t miss the tile peeking through the glass front upper cabinets! It is where you show your love through creating great food for others, experiment with new recipes, and let your creative side shine. Heart of the Home.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 19, 2013

Creating Cement Tile Molds and Pigments for Handmade Tiles: Part 2 of Our Look at ARTO Brick. ARTOs Normandy Cream cement tile board is getting ready for shipment. Over the years, I have been on several tile manufacturing tours, but let me stress how excited I am for each and every tour. Custom Tile Molds.

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Tile Talk

JULY 29, 2014

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. I had a similar experience with someone I just recently met and want to share some of the great things I’ve already experienced from this relationship. I had a similar experience with someone I just recently met and want to share some of the great things I’ve already experienced from this relationship.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Cement Tile Layout Guide & Checklist. Youve been looking at cement tile patterns for months, debated color schemes and palettes, considered custom cement tile options and now are ready to order the tile! Cement Tile with Traditional Rug Design. Achieve the classic look of a tile rug on your floor with a border.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 25, 2013

Todays post is the first in an occasional series exploring Tile Artisans. I hope to share their love of tile by discovering both their techniques and inspirations. Social media allows me to find and connect with these amazing tiles artisans that I never knew existed - some around the corner and others across the globe.

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Time2Design

JANUARY 6, 2013

Blogging from my IPAD during #BlogTourCGN. Well situation number one ~ Good news I am able to upload a photo, bad news I am not able to select a photo from my IPAD folder of pictures, only able to get pictures from my existing blog photos, from Picassa Web Photos and from my phone or a URL.ARGH! Search This Blog. Blog Archive.

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Tile Excellence

APRIL 8, 2012

backsplashes,tile installers and timelines. Just the other day I had the experience of meeting someone who had a local tile man(to remain unnamed Who I know personally) replace 6 tiles in their kitchen. The homeowner had already removed the old tile, then supplied the new tile. Tile Excellence.

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Garden State Tile Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Tiles That Evoke Natural Harmony. Some of Garden State Tile’s latest porcelain tile offerings meet this intrinsic desire with various nature-inspired elements and can easily infuse a space with a biophilic aesthetic. The Habitania collection from Garden State Tile is an update to this classic favorite.

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Tile Excellence

AUGUST 17, 2011

I always want to give my customers and blog followers the best advice on the most economical yet highest quality tile related installations. you may know from my actual web site I do all my jobs personally and have over 34 years of experience. Chris, Tile Excellence. we have all heard from the ecocriers.

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Tile Excellence

MARCH 8, 2013

The simplest tile pattern shower for the tile do-it yourselfer part 1. pic #1 raw concrete floor ready to tile. will walk you through it and hopefully you will get the idea of how to do it and why its by far the easiest tile to lay yourself.picture. Saturday, March 9, 2013.

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Tile Talk

JULY 16, 2013

Perhaps the most enduring feature of Roman villas is the mosaic tile work. Photography by Joanne Bradley The first century mosaics at Fishborne Roman Palace demonstrate the varied skills of the artisans and enduring beauty of tile. The quality of the workmanship identifies the skills and experience of the mosaicists that laid them.

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Tile Excellence

APRIL 4, 2012

My ads ,flyers and cards are removed on a daily basis by other tile contractors who cant stand reasonably priced competition. The fact that I offer a premium installations at a affordable price, Do one job at a time, and offer personalized service doesnt sit well with my local tile installers. Tile Excellence.

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