Garden State Tile Blog

JANUARY 29, 2022

In Season 2 of TheBuild.TV , Designer and Developer Anthony Carrino put his skills to the test with the full renovation of a 1960s stone house nestled in the Catskills Mountains. Check out the room-by-room recap of the Stone House Project featuring Garden State Tile below – and be sure to watch the full season available on YouTube.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. Of all surfacing types, natural stone also has the ability to increase resale value of a home due to its classic aesthetics.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the premier international ceramic tile and natural stone exhibition and conference in North America, has launched the official openings for event registration, discounted hotel booking options and award program submissions for Coverings 2024, which will take place here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) April 22-25, 2024.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we love football almost as much as we love tile. We’re also known for our expertise in residential tile products. Here’s a play-by-play on what tile materials were used on the project, how commercial and residential tiles differ, and how you can bring a commercial look to your residential home.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

From her NY Times best-selling books, to her overnight hit show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix, the KonMari method teaches us to focus on organizing by way of categories and to strive for a cleaner home filled with items that spark joy. Simply put, when it comes to porcelain tile, the care and maintenance required is almost none.

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JG Kitchens

OCTOBER 23, 2019

I couldn’t go to Cersaie again this year because of my book deadline, but was happy to get a highlights “reel” from the show’s producer, Ceramics of Italy. Here are seven top trends to watch — and more than 20 great tile pics to savor. It was like walking the show floor without Ibuprofen or jet lag!

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Designer Lauren Liess is diving into Fall with a ton of new projects, not the least of which is our soon-to-launch tile collection. With a new book coming out, a South Carolina beach cottage in the works, and a garden to tend to – there’s a lot to look forward to in the coming season! Snuggle Up with a Book. A Season for Sports.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Don’t let tile mistakes haunt your home renovation. With expert advice from Architectural Ceramic’s Customer Service team, you can be prepared throughout your tile purchase and renovation. Whether you’re an architect, interior designer, or a DIY homeowner, we’ll help you avoid spooky tile situations.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Bologna, Italy—Ceramics of Italy unveiled its trend report from Cersaie 2024, a major tile trade show held here. The third dimension After decades of innovating in two dimensions—producing thousands of tiles in unique formats, thicknesses and patterns—Italian brands are looking to the third dimension as the next frontier in design.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

As adults, we often over-book ourselves with work, or our kids with school activities and birthday parties. It takes a quick search on Amazon or Google to know that your options for books and articles are endless. We like surfaces, especially tiled surfaces. Knowing the principles mentioned here merely scratches the surface.

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Tile Excellence

JUNE 24, 2017

Tile Installation Services | Labor Only | Tile Excellence. for the entire summer posting tile job pictures here and on Craigslist Boston -something I haven’t done since I retired 2 years ago-- from a tile installation job I just finished in Gloucester, MA ? Hey there, this is Chris Lawson , owner of Tile Excellence.

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Tile Excellence

OCTOBER 27, 2013

fire place natural stone /tile installation in Lynfield mass. fire place natural stone /tile installation in Lynfield mass. Started out with a plain brick fireplace and using a natural stone tile transformed it into. It was tiled hearth to ceiling ,the hearth being face with. the natural stone tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Better yet, let’s look at a few fireplaces that feature Architectural Ceramics tile. Made to look like Italian travertine, this large format porcelain tile from our in-stock Monticello Collection , does double-duty as a stylish and durable fireplace option. Modern & Moody. Classy & Glassy. Playful Pebbles.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

—Coverings, North America’s premier ceramic tile and natural stone event, has officially commenced event registration, special-rate hotel reservations and award program submissions for Coverings 2023, scheduled to take place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 8, 2024

Dallas, Texas—Daltile recently launched six new tile and stone collections into its product line, and these new products are being showcased prominently during the nationwide Mohawk Momentum Roadshow during the month of January. Calgary Calgary offers a stone look inspired by the Burlington stone found in the English countryside.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 7, 2019

As summer weather slowly gives way to cooler temperatures, we feel compelled to cuddle up with a blanket and our favorite book (or streaming service when the mood strikes.) Pairing the hearth with a tall, vertical stone feature wall draws the eye upward and makes the room feel larger. Top 5 Design Posts. Modern But Still Cozy.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 15, 2016

Granada Tiles will be at the Covering Trade Show , THE global tile and stone experience starting this coming Monday, April 18 and running through Thursday, April 21st. Stop by and say hello and let us show you why we’ve got this thing with cement tiles! Find us at Booth #8719. . We’ve love to meet you!

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Tile Excellence

JANUARY 1, 2014

OLD SCHOOL TILE INSTALLERS AND CONSTRUCTION CRAFTSTMEN AND NEW MILLINIUM CUSTOMERS AND WHY I LOOK FORWARD TO RETIREMENT. OLD SCHOOL TILE INSTALLERS AND CONSTRUCTION CRAFTSMEN VS. NEW MILLENNIUM CUSTOMERS AND WHY I LOOK FORWARD TO RETIREMENT. My grandfather was a stone mason and his son after him, now me as a tile mason.

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Cement Style

MARCH 31, 2022

Famed English designer’s first cement tile collaboration creates endless possibilities for residential and commercial spaces. Gulf Shores, AL (March 31, 2022) — Villa Lagoon Tile has long been on a mission to push the boundaries of design by creating signature custom looks for residential and commercial projects.

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Tile Excellence

JANUARY 12, 2014

The simplest tile pattern shower for the tile do-it yourselfer part 2. Ive done several Broke Joint jobs since I wrote part one of this "SIMPLEST TILE PATTERN" for the do-it your-self-er blog. Its 2am sat morn and I finished 220 sq ft of tile yesterday in Hyde park Ma. Tile Excellence. Sunday, January 12, 2014.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2020

The group noted that while some of these trends are seasonal, such as blue, others showcase the Italian tile industry’s answer to important movements in design such as biophilia and the importance of telling a good story. Geometric stone. Clockwise from left: FAP Ceramiche Bloom, Ceramiche Piemme Opulence, Bardelli Fleurs.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with Guillermo & Tania. In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 16, 2022

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) online auction taking place Aug. 18-22, 2022 includes a broad assortment of tile installation products and materials worth more than $80k. EST and includes more than 100 items relevant to tile installation professionals. Online courses and coloring books. Pendleton, S.C.—The

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 8, 2020

With Coverings cancelled due to the Coronavirus epidemic, Diary of a Tile Addict has been opened up to select tile manufacturers to keep the flow of tile information flowing world-wide. Known and trusted tile brands have been offered one FREE post during an initial three month trial, covering April, May, and June 2020.

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Time2Design

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Sandra Espinet | The Well-Traveled Home | Book Review. I recently received a copy of Sandra Espinets new book The Well-Traveled Home. Well said and this book is a beautiful reflection of exactly how Sandra has achieved that through her own travel experiences and those of her clients. Useful, Imports and Inspiration. I am a fan.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Following is the 2021 Fall-Winter tile trend report from Ceramics of Italy. Many Italian manufacturers are producing dramatic marble looks with striking colors and heavy veining while a few offer luxurious tiles with gold detailing and reflective surfaces. BAS RELIEF. MODERN HISTORY.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Verona, Italy—Opened in September 2021 by Antolini Luigi, Antolini MilanoDuomo Stoneroom is the new, unique space in the center of Milan: a hub and a lab entirely focused on the universe of natural stone. The Stoneroom is a place of discovery and knowledge, according to the company.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Inspired by Betty Sullivan’s visit last September, we decided to look at features of the most prominent Scottish interiors and how they translate to our world – the world of tile. Stone became the standard building material due to its durability and fire deterrent qualities. Another preview of tile soon to be available!

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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. Tile and stone professionals interested in attending Coverings 2022 can register by visiting coverings.com.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 14, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), which provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry, will focus on finished tile work education sessions and Certified Tile Installer (CTI) evaluator training at the 2020 International Surfaces Event (TISE) in Las Vegas.

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Tile Excellence

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Recent Custom Installation Slate, Round Glass Tile Floor, Natural Stone Fireplace. Pictures from tile installation jobs of Chris Lawson, Tile Excellence August 2012. Natural Slate Tile Installation. Natural Marble Bathroom Floor Tile. Round glass mosaic tile installed on bathroom floor. Come on, guys!

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Tile Excellence

JUNE 3, 2012

Economical shower waterproofing for ceramic tile, marble,slate.and all natural stone materials. The following "how to" will explain the most economical "ultimate shower waterproofing " technique to insure a "never leak shower" and insure a "no mildew" tile installation. www.floorelf.com/preparing-a-shower-wall-for-tile.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. We’ve had great traffic at the show,” said Micah Hand, director of market- ing and product management, Florida Tile. “I

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 4, 2016

January 2016 – Rockville, MD – Tile is everywhere. Unless you’re a cowboy, you probably see tile on a daily basis. The utility of tile in residential and commercial spaces provides a ubiquitous flora and fauna of shapes, texture, and color to the masses. Tile and installing it really is an art-form.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

According to show organizers, the exhibit hall is nearly sold out and is packed wall-to-wall with flooring, stone and tile exhibitors, services and product offerings for industry professionals. Note: Do not delay registering as many items have limited capacity and are booked first-come, first-served inside registration.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 23, 2020

During Tile of Spain’s Coverings Connected press conference earlier this week, Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain’s technical consultant and tile and stone expert, outlined five new macro trends poised to influence the tile market moving forward. Fasan outlined the five trends as follows: Maximalism evolution.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 28, 2020

As we count down the final days of 2020, a year that was certainly one for the history books, let’s take a moment to go back through the year via our top 5 design posts, and highlight some of our favorites from the last 12 months! Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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