Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2019

The Hard Surfaces & Natural Stone Show is fast approaching. Barriers between natural stone and ceramics in the tile sector have long since broken down. This gives a pleasing feel to the popular stone pattern. Eclectic references marble for a contemporary and elegant design. Mar Del Plata from Neolith.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

With the final four games this weekend, Architectural Ceramics put together our own final four match ups, and it’s just what you’d expect: tile. Let’s see how your tile picks compare to a few of our own; and which material, porcelain, ceramic, glass or stone is favored to take it all. Natural Stone.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Come with us back in time to learn a few quick facts about medieval flooring, from stone to encaustic! Ceramic floor tile first started to appear in medieval England in the thirteenth century. Do you see large, worn pieces of stone assembled together? Stone has been a go-to building material since the dawn of man.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It encompasses a wide range of materials such as porcelain, ceramic, luxury vinyl tile and planks, glass, decorative accents, mosaics, natural stone, setting materials, whole shower systems and more. The post Emser Tile releases 2024 catalog appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

What: To have a long-lasting tile installation, the design community, tile installation professionals and distributors must understand how important it is to know, reference and utilize industry standards and methods. Be able to navigate industry standards and understand how they cross reference each other.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

MARCH 30, 2021

Although it's recommended for natural stone tile, it's not always necessary or required to get adequate mortar coverage on ceramic and porcelain tile. According to the NTCA Reference Manual : Back buttering tile is a highly opinionated and widely-debated topic among tile installers. So, how important is it?

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The Tile Doctor

JUNE 30, 2020

Porcelain, ceramic, or stone tile can be used on all manner of tile countertops. The term decking refers to the wood that covers the tops of the cabinets or shelves beneath the tile countertops.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. Take a look at a few porcelain collections, offered with Architectural Ceramics, that feature in-stock and special order options. Ancient Stone. Go big or go home. OK, we’d love to go through your home.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, North America’s preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry, has named the winners of its 2024 Best Booth Awards.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 27, 2020

When shopping for waterproof vinyl flooring with rigid core construction, you are likely to come across wood plastic composite (WPC) and stone plastic composite (SPC). Sometimes referred to as wood polymer composite, this type of flooring material is lightweight, resilient, warm and comfortable when you are standing for long periods.

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Flooring Natural Stone Porcelain Ceramics 113

Floor Covering News

MAY 29, 2024

These hands-on sessions are designed to empower participants with practical knowledge rooted in ANSI standards and methods outlined in the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation. The NTCA Reference Manual serves as a guiding resource throughout the training.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

During Tile of Spain’s Coverings Connected press conference held earlier this week, Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain’s technical consultant and tile and stone expert, outlined the state of Spanish tile in the U.S., Commerce Department made a determination that Chinese exporters had dumped ceramic tile in the U.S. Miami, Fla.—During

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Although it's recommended for natural stone tile, it's not always necessary or required to get adequate mortar coverage on ceramic and porcelain tile. According to the NTCA Reference Manual : Back butter is defined as, “ the spreading of a bond coat to the backs of ceramic tile just before the tile is placed. ”.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 15, 2017

Let’s take a look at one of Architectural Ceramic’s own in-stock products: Gears. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times. ” — Betty Sullivan, Architectural Ceramic’s CEO.

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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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China Industry Tile Porcelain 184

Floor Covering News

APRIL 24, 2023

Atlas Concorde USA, an Italian-designed, American-made porcelain and ceramic tile manufacturer, introduced Hero, a modern porcelain tile collection inspired by natural slate stone; and Cove Terra, a solid color concrete-look porcelain tile collection. Franklin, Tenn.—Atlas

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve done a little exercise of our own to come up with some of our favorite tile shapes and patterns. Ceramic, marble, porcelain, glass — Square tile is available in a variety of material types. We offer numerous glazed ceramics in a 4″x4″ and 6″x6″ in size.

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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 24, 2022

On Thursday 16 th June the Group opened a new Flagship Store in Paris – an enduring reference point for fashion and luxury and an essential destination for professionals in the world of design, furnishings and architecture. Florim continues to open new institutional spaces in the most important global design centres.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 11, 2017

Let’s take a look at one of Architectural Ceramic’s own in-stock products: Gears. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times. ” — Betty Sullivan, Architectural Ceramic’s CEO.

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Mosaics Marble Grout Tile 100

Floor Covering News

MAY 15, 2023

Digital printing yields the most realistic representation of the product it seeks to emulate, whether that be hardwood or natural stone. Because it solved issues that existed at that time related to water resistance and sound with laminate, and it solved the installation problem of ceramic. When is an innovation successful?

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

These hands-on sessions are designed to empower participants with practical knowledge rooted in ANSI standards and methods outlined in the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook for Ceramic, Glass and Stone Tile Installation. The NTCA Reference Manual serves as a guiding resource throughout the training.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

So, until Architectural Ceramics gets an invite to visit his home, let’s check out our own client spaces that strike a cord with harmonious designs. Like any marble, our Vestige collection features a range of color variation to be expected from a natural stone. The tile’s color references Feng Shui’s element of Water.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 7, 2019

Throughout the space are nods to the past, with dedications to the time-saving dial, references to the “Manufacture & Proofing” that brought the club together, and even details to signify the team’s first game. The flooring is varied, with wood, stone and tile all having their moment. Solus Ceramics.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2018

Image: Visual Resource Art glass backsplash According to Katy Brut, interior design consultant at New York Furniture Outlets, “The newest and freshest trend in kitchen interior design is to use uncommon materials, such as metal panels, glass and ceramics.” The latest generation of stone can realistically mimic wood.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 11, 2019

The Natural Stone Show 2019 will run at ExCel London from 30th April to 2nd May. This year’s Natural Stone Show will be joined at ExCeL, London, by a new sister show: Hard Surfaces. Hard Surfaces 2019 will run alongside The Natural Stone Show 2019. In Wonderful Worktops & Fabulous Façades (11.00

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Kitchens for Living

APRIL 21, 2015

Explaining and sharing his vision and understanding of ceramic tile is what he does best and he has graciously agreed to dish his knowledge here with us at Artful Kitchens. Sinergias, an exhibition showcasing academic studies and projects in ceramic tile was featured in the entry hall at Cevisama15. Take it away, Ryan!

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 15, 2019

His showroom revealed a host of treasures, filled with stone and tile of all kinds and all designs. The Haveli range came about shortly after this meeting, after a sparked imagination moved into ceramics. Polished, painted, patterned, and piled high, oozing with inspiration. Haveli Pollen by Neisha Crosland.

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India Painted Wall coverings Ceramics 49

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 27, 2019

Most commonly, transitional refers to the style that is between traditional and contemporary,” she says. However, Kaufman says a transitional bathroom can also refer to a design that allows homeowners to age in place. Popular flooring options in transitional bathrooms include ceramic, porcelain or stone tile, according to H-Millard.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

In addition, there is Republic’s new proprietary Pure Grout range of SPC vinyl flooring designed to recreate realistic ceramic tile floor designs. Ceramic and stone looks are also well represented in this guide. Woodura XXL planks from Valinge Innovation debut in 11 on-trend visuals.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. The use of a Gray colored Thinset can result in discoloration of the stone or the appearance of oily stains on the face of the stone. The availability of so many wonderful marbles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 15, 2019

His showroom revealed a host of treasures, filled with stone and tile of all kinds and all designs. The Haveli range came about shortly after this meeting, after a sparked imagination moved into ceramics. Polished, painted, patterned, and piled high, oozing with inspiration. Haveli Pollen by Neisha Crosland.

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The London Tile Co.

AUGUST 25, 2016

The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home, so it’s crucial to get your decor just right. Natural stone like travertine or limestone looks stunning, but can be very expensive and requires regular sealing to keep it looking its best. Ceramic can be used on the floor, but it is not ideal in high traffic areas.

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Tile Excellence

JUNE 24, 2017

I've been installing tile for 30+ years I Install marble, ceramic, mosaic, travertine marble, natural stone, anywhere tile can be installed, Shower benches built out of cement blocks NOT WOOD. I have tons of local references and can get to most jobs within a reasonable time. Waterline swimming pool tile is a specialty of mine.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 13, 2013

Specifying Ceramic Tile, Glass Tile, Stone and Terrazzo for Slip Resistant Surfaces…. Back then most ceramic tiles were not offered with a textured surface. These same concerns apply to glass tile, natural stone, terrazzo and other hard-finish surfaces. By: Donato Pompo. They all produce different results to some degree.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

So many factors are driving these relocations, aptly referred to as “The Great Migration’ (see page 50). They also do not include stone flooring, nor do they account for ceramic wall tile, cove base and rubber accessories.). Tile accounted for 23% of sales while hardwood and natural stone represent 8% and 6%, respectively.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

For more information, refer to Section 2.5 Installation of Ceramic Tile in the Wet-Set Method, with Portland Cement Mortar – 2013 [Revised] Status: The publication available for purchase through TCNA and ANSI is current. of the ANSI Essential Requirements.). Metal lathe or approved alternate). Balloted changes may pass or fail.

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Giotile

AUGUST 26, 2014

This new measurement, developed by the Tile Council of North America , is referred to as Dynamic Coefficient of Friction or DCOF, and now that many manufacturers have converted solely to DCOF in technical specifications, it’s important to understand what it actually means.

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