CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 28, 2013

Tile Of Spain Launches Quick Ship Collection. Available online at www.tileofspainusa.com/quickship , the Quick Ship Collection is presented in a sleek, 68-page color online catalogue that highlights products from Spanish ceramic tile manufacturers that are in stock and available within 4 to 8 weeks. Ann Sacks introductions at KBIS.

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Ceramics of Italy

APRIL 7, 2023

Marazzi, present in Spain with production plants at Castellón de la Plana since the early ‘80s, opens the doors of its first flagship showroom in Madrid. The partners who have contributed to the showroom’s realisation include world design leaders such as Signature Kitchen Suite, Sovet, Gessi and Ideal Standard.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. And now, onto the topic of ceramic tile and nature! Ceramic tile has been a part of building history for centuries. According to the American Ceramic Society, the first discovered instance of ceramic figurines used for ceremonial purposes occurred in 24,000 B.C. 29 through Nov.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% for glass 4.9%

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 7, 2012

As a vital area for Mudejar art, a style influenced by Islamic tradition and more contemporary European architectural styles, Teruel’s extensive use of brick and ceramic tile on centuries-old buildings and façades serves as a timeless testament to the importance of ceramic tile as a building material. at 6:00 AM. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Tile of Spains exhibit at Coverings 2013. Image courtesy of Tile of Spain. Ceramic tile use throughout Spain is prolific. At Coverings 2013 , held recently in Atlanta, the Tile of Spain marked its 26th year in exhibiting Spanish innovation at the annual tile and stone show. www.laplatera.com. www.levantina.com.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Project Pick: Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile Risers Aventes Spanish Tiles are beautifully hand-painted in a variety of colors and patterns on ceramic bisque using time-honored techniques. The Majolica technique utilizes an opaque white tin-based glaze that is ideal for vibrant, colorful patterns and designs for ceramics.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

I want to thank Lori Dolnick and Katie Sikorski for inviting me to participate in the Tile of Spain Press Conference and tour hosted by the always-insightful Ryan Fasan. As an advocate of hand-crafted ceramic and cement tile, I felt more connection than ever to these new porcelain tiles. ceramic tile. decorative tile.

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Tile Talk

MAY 14, 2013

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. Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Ceramic Wall Hanging Embrace. Ceramic Wall Hanging Blind Date. Their products range from circular murals, to ceramic animal figure ornaments, to unique works of ceramic art. Vega Ceramica.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

Heres just a sampling of what I have on my not-to-be-missed agenda for this year’s event: Tile of Spain Pavilion: More than 40 ceramic and stone manufacturers from Spain will showcase some of their most advanced ceramic tile technology and breathtaking design choices. ceramic tile. decorative tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Ceramica Gomez (Booth 4939), Zante: Zante introduces textures and reliefs which turn ceramic tile into works of art, spanning weathered, high-gloss, volumetric, rugged and embossed finishes. Metropolitan Ceramics (Booth 3025), METROBRICK®: The METROBRICK Fast Ship offering features six new blends added to the product line for 2019.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 23, 2013

This homes entry is cheerfully decorated to welcome Christmas guests. If you haven’t already joined, Pinterest has served us with great inspiration for holiday foods and decoration ideas. Avente Tiles Deer in Moonlight Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Mural. Spain: A traditional Christmas treat is turron , a kind of almond candy.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 20, 2013

Designers, bloggers, and design-oriented publications have dutifully observed this trend, and have embraced the use of decorative tile backsplashes. • Delft patterns accented with solid white ceramic tiles. ceramic tile. decorative tile. design standards. Decor Girl. • Metallic tiles. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

JULY 2, 2013

Enhance Your Outdoor Space with Cement or Ceramic Tiles. We have just the right solution for you - ceramic and cement tiles in a multitude of colors, shapes, and motifs. Here are several cement and ceramic tile collections to consider when youre ready to update your outdoor living space. Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tile.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Each installation pays homage to a specific architectural style: a portico found in a Mission style home, an extremely decorated façade of a Spanish Renaissance commercial location, or a fountain typical of Spanish Colonial architecture found in a duplex courtyard. ceramic tile. decorative tile. design standards.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. Examples of this work still exist in Spain, Italy, Morocco, India, and Turkey. ceramic tile. decorative tile. design standards. Decor Girl. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Image Source: Ceramics Today via Saudi Aramco World. Image Source: Ceramics Today via Saudi Aramco World. When the Moors conquered Spain in 711 A.D., they introduced various forms of art and artistic techniques, including a unique custom of painted ceramics, called Zillij. ceramic tile. decorative tile.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 3, 2014

You can pair field tile with our decorative Spanish ceramic tiles to create spectacular designs. Also, please visit our dedicated Ceramic Tile FAQs page for any questions you may have. Our extensive ceramic tile Design Ideas gallery features a large collection of projects dedicated to inspiring you and your living space.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

They were open to the sky and fresh air, adorned with luscious plant-life, sculpture, decorative masonry, and a fountain or pool. Labels: ceramic tile design , fountain tile , garden design , Mediterranean garden , mosaic tile , paver tiles , pool tile , rustic cement tile pavers , Spanish tile. ceramic tile. decorative tile.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

These pavers have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. A few square formats also include clipped corners to accommodate decorative accent tiles. ceramic tile. decorative tile. design standards. Decor Girl. cement tile.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

The Sustainability tenet will be highlighted, in part, by the return of the Sustainability Wall, which will be on display in the Coverings Lounge to showcase the environmentally friendly properties of ceramic tile. New to Coverings 2023 is the Distributor Lounge, sponsored by the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA).

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings is sponsored by several associations, including Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA), Tile of Spain/Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER), Ceramics of Italy/Confindustria Ceramica, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and The Tile Council of North America (TCNA). ceramic tile.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

When I first thought about doing this a good friend, Paul Anater, said it was very similar to what is done in Spain called Trencadis. This mosaic is done using broken pieces of ceramic, like tiles and dinnerware. ceramic tile. decorative tile. design standards. Decor Girl. backsplash designs. bathroom tile.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

The geometrically inclined Arabesque pattern, part of Avente Tile ’s extensive cement tile collection, pays homage to the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used throughout Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. ceramic tile. decorative tile. design standards. Decor Girl.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

They have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. Cement tiles offer durability and strength, a broader color pallet, and sizes and shapes that can be adapted to any decor and environment. ceramic tile. decorative tile. Decor Girl.

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Tile Talk

MAY 28, 2013

Cement tiles are used all over the world in countries such as Cuba, France, Spain, Portugal and more. ceramic tile. decorative tile. design standards. Decor Girl. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Our Houzz Ideabooks also offer various settings and applications for handmade cement tile. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 11, 2012

The geometrically inclined Arabesque pattern, part of our cement tile collection, pays homage the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. ceramic tile. decorative tile. design standards. Decor Girl. Introducing Arabesque Cement Tile!

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 21, 2018

But finally, and most importantly, this is a range that explores the metro tile’s 3D potential for design with contrasting border colours that help project the decorative facing into the room, while creating a series of dynamic frames. This adds real impact at the point of sale … thus the prospect of a valuable extra sale for retailers.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Cotto dEste has a ceramic produc t that carries a 25-year warranty and that you can walk on. How did oil- and coal-based energy generation become the standard for what constitutes a prosperous society? Fifi Flowers Design Decor. Decor Girl. The Decorating Diva LLC. maison21: decorative but not serious.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Similarly, the people behind brands such as Brizo, Blanco, Google, GE Monogram, Bosch, Thermador, Gaggenau, Kraftmaid, Medallion, American Standard, Formica, Henrybuilt, Ceramics of Italy, Tile of Spain, Chevrolet and many more, saw something in me and it was through my dogged networking that I ended up in the position Im in now.

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