Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 20, 2022

Since 1948 Heath Ceramics have been serving up American made glazed goodies in California. Originally a small-scale pottery ran by Edith & Brian Heath, Heath Ceramics opened its first factory in Sausalito in 1959 and welcomed tile production eight years later. Stan Bitters tile in Modern Blue. ” Heath Ceramics.

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Tile of Spain USA

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Ceramic tile manufacturers from Spain are making waves in the digital arena by turning to technology to transform the tile selection process. “We 3DSUPERB by Alcor is a program that lets users create three-dimensional renderings of their spaces and redesign them with the full range of Alcor products. 3DSuperb by Alcor.

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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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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

King Tile & Construction of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has formally begun expansion into the U.S. Founded in 2015, King Tile is one of the oldest firms in North America exclusively focused on the fabrication and installation of porcelain slabs in both residential and commercial applications. This product is not going away.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

You may want to do the same and go for gold after seeing our first mood board, that features a mix of black and gold tile. A mood board featuring AC black and gold tile. Not only the color, but the size of this tile is on trend. This next mood board brings a bit of California style to the east coast, by way of rose gold tile.

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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL ) announced today that it has acquired ProSpec ® Construction Products, which is a provider of tile and stone installation products. Fuller’s product offerings and enables lower-cost and better service to customers through a larger manufacturing footprint. This acquisition supports H.B.

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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

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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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. The tile fits so well into the Craftsman style.

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Tile+Mosaic

AUGUST 29, 2015

Hi all, This summer I taught a hands-on course on theme of Spanish tile and mosaic for the School of Art at Chautauqua. While preparing for the Andalusian section of the course I was reminded that one of the best places to view this type of ceramic tile is the Adamson House on the Pacific Coast in Malibu California.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 28, 2023

Dalton—CalRecycle directed the California Carpet Stewardship Program (CARE) to increase the carpet differential assessment effective April 1, 2023. Carpet tile with greater than or equal to 10% post-consumer carpet rises to $0.71/square Carpet tile with less than 10% post-consumer carpet rises to $0.73/square

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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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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2023

AHF Products introduced Bruce Comfortstone engineered stone tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic. But a comfortable surface makes Comfortstone tiles warmer to the touch and more comfortable underfoot. Plus, the waterproof tiles feature an easy-to-clean surface that repels stains.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 20, 2022

Since 1948 Heath Ceramics have been serving up American made glazed goodies in California. Originally a small-scale pottery ran by Edith & Brian Heath, Heath Ceramics opened its first factory in Sausalito in 1959 and welcomed tile production eight years later.

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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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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. Tuesday, March 12, 2013.

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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 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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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

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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Granada Tile

JANUARY 14, 2014

But as the product of a first-time renovator? Of course, we’re partial to the fabulous cement tile from Granada Tile that covers the floor. She kept searching for the perfect tile, that is until she remembered a Granada Tile brochure she had picked up at a home improvement store before the renovation was a reality.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2023

Based in California, Bentley Mills has a rich history in the flooring industry. “We As we continue to grow our position in LVT, it makes good sense to be part of an organization that is focused on resilient products.” —Bentley Mills, Inc., has joined the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI).

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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

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Before that, and until the second half of the 15th century, only the alicatado (mosaic formed of polygonal, colored glazed tiles) was in use. Featured Tile.

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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

JANUARY 6, 2015

Cement tile is paired with locally-sourced coral stone to create this stunning wainscoting for a bathroom. Pattern and color continuity flow through this Dominican Republic home with the use of a cement tile and coral stone wainscoting. Manzanillo Cement Tile adds finesse to any wall or wainscoting application.

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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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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

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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

2014) – Arizona Tile is honored to have been recognized recently by several association partners within our industry. This year, Legacy of Design created a new award category to recognize the industry partners whose products are most frequently used by Legacy entrants: The Legacy Winners Circle. TEMPE, AZ (Nov.

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Tile Talk

MAY 14, 2013

Tiles with a Classic Spanish Touch. 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.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 31, 2024

California was the first state to require flooring manufacturers to apply a fee to every yard of carpet and carpet tile that is sold in the state of California. AB2398 is the bill that was signed into law in 2010, requiring all manufacturers to assess a fee for every yard of carpet and carpet tile sold in the state.

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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

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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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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