Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Step Up to Spanish Tile | September 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. Within our hand-painted Spanish ceramic tile collection, you.ll

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Moroccan Tile: In a Class of Its Own. Image Source: Ceramics Today via Saudi Aramco World. But for this post, I would like to focus on just one of these art forms -- the mesmerizing forms, colors and shapes of Moroccan tile, Zillij (also spelled as Zellige or Zellij ). Image Source: Ceramics Today via Saudi Aramco World.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Cement Tiles Trend Toward Bold Patterns & Colors. Earlier this year I did a guest post for the Gold Notes blog called, Tile Trends from Coverings 2012. I reported that I was seeing a trend to use texture, color, and geometric patterns in tile. Melilla Cement Tile. Montecristi Cement Tile. Geo 8 Cement Tile.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 5, 2013

Along with the tour, an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education Course, “The Beautiful Face of Concrete: Using Precast Tile, Pavers, and Wall Veneer for Historic Restoration and Renovation,” was offered. The Tile Art Studio. The method of Silk Screening transfers an outlined image onto the tile.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. However, today’s post focuses exclusively on how to remove grout haze on cement tile installations. Cement tiles that needs to be grouted.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

By Megan Salzano After a two-year hiatus, Coverings 2021 , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host its in-person trade show event July 7-9, in Orlando, Fla., The Materials & Trends sessions will include talks on tile trends, environmental responsiblity and more. Tried and true.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 21, 2016

It started out very dark, and the tile and fixtures were beyond outdated. Architectural Ceramics was my top choice for tile because I really love the new trend of wood lookalike porcelain. We chose the 8×48 Seattle White Bark Field Tile for the floors, which also really helped brighten the room. The measure it again.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy. Plus, you can always call on our Technical Services for expert assistance on any type of project. Call CUSTOM Technical Services at 800.282.8786.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. One might say Donato Pompo’s career in tile was foreordained. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 14, 2016

The standard shower is one of the wettest places on earth with the equivalent of 2,500 inches of rainfall a year. The floor and frame must be built to industry standards. Contrary to popular belief, ceramic tile and grout, by themselves are not waterproof. First, make sure that the foundation is solid.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you write the 09 30 00 tile spec for a warranted installation of tile products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make specifying the right tile installation system fast and easy. Not sure where to start or want to talk to a tile installation expert right away?

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Now don’t get me wrong, I think that it looks great installed with a neutral grout that matches the tile, but I can see why both designers would have wanted a charcoal color grout to pull in the wallpaper. First you have to decide if you want the grout to blend-in with the tile (uniformity) or if you want it to pop (contrast).

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Now don’t get me wrong, I think that it looks great installed with a neutral grout that matches the tile, but I can see why both designers would have wanted a charcoal color grout to pull in the wallpaper. First you have to decide if you want the grout to blend-in with the tile (uniformity) or if you want it to pop (contrast).

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Best Booth Design (over 1,200 square feet): Dal-Tile. The stone and ceramic looks are a real opportunity because we’re using similar technology to ceramic,” Raskin said. “We We can now go toe-to-toe with ceramic.”. Pictured is the Dal-Tile team flanked by FCNews’ Aaronson and Feldman. Sustainability: Mohawk.

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Discerning Design

APRIL 23, 2012

Heres a great promo video from Blanco with friend of Cupboards, Grace Kelly sharing some insight on the Culina. Besides the solid brass construction, the Culina has a 2.2gpm water usage rate and has ceramic discs(if you buy a faucet without ceramic discs, youre asking for drips down the road). Granite Tile Counters.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

Our clients have had early advantages with rapid growth in new channels like geofencing and video advertising. First up is True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows the creation of a middle grout line that mimics two tiles in one. Setting new standards in manufacturing, education, sustainability.

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Heath Ceramics

JULY 1, 2015

Check out our video below for a behind-the-scenes look at how this crisp seasonal collection came to be: We also asked our associate designer Rosalie Wild to share a bit of the backstory of how this summer’s seasonal collection found us: Where did the initial inspiration come from? What was it about the test tile that spoke to you?

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 26, 2014

I just stumbled on a new countertop material called “Neolith”… it’s huge sheets of ceramic tile with some great finishes. Mike I’d like to see a video of you sketching, your sketches are beautiful! link] Bob Borson there might even be video in this series! Still not cheap. Ann Yes please.

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