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. “We do art on glass, I don’t consider it tile” — Allison Eden, of Allison Eden Studios. We’re proud to be an American.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. event serving the floor covering industry, once again brought together buyers and sellers from around the world to see the latest floor covering products, tools, services and technologies. Here are a few of my favorites: ARTO Bricks Mondrian tile design.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 30, 2015

With the Fourth of July Holiday just around the corner, I found my thoughts wandering toward the sunny California coast. So, I thought I'd share one of my favorite historical tile haunts, The Adamson House. It's located right on the Pacific Ocean and steps from the Malibu Pier in Malibu, California.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2023

AHF Products introduced Bruce Comfortstone engineered stone tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic. Like stone and ceramic, Comfortstone is incredibly durable. But a comfortable surface makes Comfortstone tiles warmer to the touch and more comfortable underfoot. Comfortstone Mountville, Pa.—AHF

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2022

That success didn’t happen by chance—it was quality products that helped generate the revenue stream that continues to this day. The following products represent a sampling of new collections or expanded product line offerings that scored high among specialty floor covering retailers and distributors in 2021.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. As summer starts to kicks into full swing with the solstice less than 10 days away, I find myself enjoying the perfectly splendid outdoors of Southern California with longer walks each day.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 4, 2023

Los Angeles—Emser Tile is hosting spring cleaning clearance events at all four distribution centers, with deep markdowns on a variety of ceramic and porcelain tile. Over 500 products will be available to choose from and appointments are recommended.

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Ciao Tile

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

We recently learned that Jeffrey Court would be closing its ceramic tile factory in California. Most of their stone and glass products, as well as the red body ceramics, are unaffected by the factory closure. The closure effects about one-third of their line. News and Commentary'

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Spanish Tiles Make Magic. The geometric patterns of Spanish tiles have created alluring charm in homes for centuries. Powder Room using Spanish Tiles. About a year ago, Ines Haml, a designer in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada called me looking for Spanish tiles. Spanish Tile and Hand Painted Trim.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

The stunning pattern of our Traditional Alcala cement tile series, in a custom colorway, creates a spectacular entry for this Southern California home. The border, which effortlessly frames the 8"x8" Traditional Alcala cement tile pattern rather nicely, can be used to accentuate a room or hallway. Blonde Wood. Indian Red.

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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. From the day I started the company, I’ve found acceptance and demand for this niche product. Pan American Ceramics, Inc.

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Tile Talk

JULY 23, 2013

Tiles of the American Riviera - Santa Barbara, CA. Santa Barbara is considered by many to be the American Riviera as it shares the same dramatic mountains, sparkling seas, lush gardens, white-washed buildings, red-tile roofs and abundant sunshine of its French and Italian counterparts. The red tile roofs of Santa Barbara.

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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. Handmade products have always intrigued me. ARTOs Normandy Cream cement tile board is getting ready for shipment. “It’s just tile,” I’ve been told. Custom Tile Molds. Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

“Mike’s Custom Flooring is a highly respected flooring and window coverings contractor, and we’re delighted that they will strengthen the Fuse Alliance presence in Southern California,” said Geoff Gordon, executive director of Fuse Alliance.

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Tile Talk

MAY 14, 2013

Tiles with a Classic Spanish Touch. New Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tiles Offer Classic Spanish Touch. The clay Arabesque tiles pictured above are from Aljafería Palace, a fortified medieval Islamic palace built during the 11th century in Zaragoza, Spain. Using this method of production only enhances this collection.s

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

Go Green with Tile. Project Pick: Create a Mosaic with Gourmet Garden Tiles. Our Gourmet Garden Matte tiles create a classic kitchen theme of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. Classic Provence Handmade Cement Tile. Mission Espanola Handmade Cement Tile.

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Granada Tile

JUNE 27, 2018

If you’re a connoisseur of stunning interiors looking for a list of interior design blogs featuring beautiful cement tile images, practical advice on installing and incorporating cement tiles into residential and commercial projects and insightful tips on how to make the most of this popular material, you’ve come to the right place.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) recently named Martin Brookes its president for 2021 and 2022 and its 2020 Tile Person of the Year. Brookes has built a resume of achievements and activities that represent commitment and passion for the tile and stone industry. Martin Brookes. Flowood, Miss.—The

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

I think it’s going to be a tough first half of the year,” noted Yon Hinkle, VP of product management, resilient, AHF Products. “We I think the LVT category is going to be down again, like it was in ‘23,” David Sheehan, senior VP residential product, told Floor Covering News. Units might be flat.

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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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Cement Tile Create a Warm Welcome. Traditional Gran Cordoba Cement Tile Polished 8"x8". When a customer requests a special size for their handmade cement tiles, we are more than happy to assist in meeting their design needs and special requests. The colors used in this custom cement tile pattern include: Heritage Lemon Chiffon.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Thanks to the Tile Heritage Foundation. 2, 2012) - After publishing this post, I was thrilled to read this article, Foundation crafts artisan-tile archive , honoring the co-founders of the Tile Heritage Foundation and their commitment to preserving our tile heritage. They promote contemporary tile work as well.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Alluring Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles. With their Moorish and Spanish influences, Arabesque designs and patterns have remained timeless and always in fashion (think Boho chic and the California missions). Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles are available in 30 colors and two blends. Handmade Arabesque Cement Pattern Details.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 26, 2013

Leaf Imprint Tiles and the Right Design Create Tranquility. Tom Auer, owner of landscape design and construction firm, The Ground Crafter , contacted me the first of the year about using some of our Leaf Imprint tiles for an upcoming trade show exhibit they would be attending. Im glad we could help with the tiles.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

CANTON, OH (July 21, 2014) – Two members of the tile industry donated tile and installation materials for three Habitat for Humanity homes in Escondido, California, in June. Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. About Tile Partners for Humanity/Mountain Re-Source Center.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

The waterproof label has transcended its rigid core roots and is now touted across a variety of flooring constructions—from SPC to tile and even hardwood and underlayment. What’s more, much of the production of these waterproof products is happening right here in the U.S. Mohawk Industries is also heavily invested in its U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2023

Lux Flooring’s SPC products feature a 22-mil thickness and a virgin stone core for added durability. W hile some flooring companies aim to be many different things to many different retailers—providing a breadth of product categories from wood to resilient to ceramic—Lux Flooring’s focus is singular: SPC luxury vinyl flooring.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

close to 10,000 attendees showed up to view the latest and greatest trending tiles. “I The show floor was indeed abuzz with high-energy meetings, product demonstrations and educational opportunities. It’s not just regional, people are traveling—even our distributor from California was here—so I’m pleased with who we’ve seen.”.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

In 2018, Now in its 25th year, the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition’s Residential award went to Ziger/Snead Architects for the Baltimore Slate House ?in This striking design featured tiles by ?Imola Imola Ceramica, supplied by distributor Conestoga Tile? in West Hollywood, California. in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Making Tile Modern

OCTOBER 18, 2013

We absolutely LOVE it when our tiles get published !! We are so proud that our American made, Clayhaus for modwalls ceramic tile collection has inspired people across the Country to create their own backsplash blends using any of our 24 colors. “I wanted to add an American made ceramic collection to our product line-up.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 23, 2018

At Tile Addict our mission is to do everything we can to raise the profile of tiles and amplify the message that today’s porcelain and ceramic creation offer the most aesthetically varied and technically advanced surface solutions on the planet. Norwich, West Hollywood, California by DI Group.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 2, 2015

Both ceramic and porcelain tile are inexpensive, easy to install and clean, and come in seemingly endless color and design options, making them suitable for just about any kitchen style. Tile is sturdy and does well with heat, sharp knives and stains. About Arizona Tile. Industry Insights Product Information'

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2021

In a nutshell, the company sources the globe for its products, and through its 30-plus distribution centers across the U.S. Its state-of-the-art information system forecasts customer demand and manages inventory levels to ensure all products and services are provided on time. Generally speaking, we don’t manufacture our product.

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Lingua Terra Tile

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Terra Home Ceramics. Luxury art tile, hand built porcelain vessels, and porcelain jewelry by artist Bronwyn Simons. Designing with Handmade Tile: An Interview with Rachel Hulan of Path Design. Its always a thrill to see how our tiles fit in to many beautiful and varied interiors.

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Lingua Terra Tile

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Terra Home Ceramics. Luxury art tile, hand built porcelain vessels, and porcelain jewelry by artist Bronwyn Simons. Purchasing Art Tile. In addition, the tile installer stated it was the very BEST quality of tile she ever worked with!! Your tiles are the highlight of our kitchen!" California.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

CUSTOM recently spoke with Roger Leasure, president of Northern California Tile & Stone (NCTS) in Sacramento, Calif. NCTS is a Certified 5-Star Tile Contractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. How can the tile contractor help the architect?

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

JUNE 1, 2010

SOURCE: Florida Tile Inc. Nov 28, 2007 09:00 ET LAKELAND, FL--(Marketwire - November 28, 2007) - Always an innovator in the ceramic tile industry, Florida Tile is pleased to announce that it is the first tile manufacturer to have its products certified for low chemical emissions by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI).

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