Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Indianapolis—Virginia Tile is expanding its operations into Indiana with the opening of a brand-new, all-in-one, full-service branch located here. Virginia Tile said it plans to have a phased opening as it brings in stock and complete different departmental areas. The construction of the building is currently underway.

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Heath Ceramics

AUGUST 31, 2016

The latest addition to the Heath Building in San Francisco is Elisabeth Prueitt and Chad Robertson’s Tartine Manufactory — an open production and creative space for dining, baking, recipe development, and culinary collaborations. Photos: All Heath Ceramics except 4th from top: Mariko Reed. And that’s how we like it.

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Heath Ceramics

AUGUST 31, 2016

Originally designed in 1960, Heath’s Rim Line was developed for easy stacking and comfortable handling, quickly becoming a favorite ever since. In keeping with our commitment to sustainability and the longevity of good design, these glazes make it easy to integrate new pieces you already own, no matter what collection.

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Heath Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

But the pros know that it’s also due to a big vision, exacting attention to detail, hard work, and great design. We count ourselves lucky that we sometimes get to play a role in that vision, courtesy of the chefs, owners and designers who choose Heath tile and dinnerware for their restaurants.

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Heath Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Three years later, Heath opened the doors to its tile factory and showroom. One of the things that was important for us was to connect making, selling, design and community. He was really able to drive that through the design of the building.” Photos: all Charles Hemminger except 3, Mariko Reed, and 6, Heath Ceramics.

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Heath Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

We brought in other like-minded companies who now have workshops in the building, from jewelry makers to textile designers to letterpress printers.” Heath San Francisco opened its doors in 2012, with the tile factory in full-swing by 2013. Another major player – and used by both Heath and Tartine – was LA’s Commune Design.

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