Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. ReCinder by Rosy Napper Tile Around Town – Mark Williams There were around 200 brands on display at SDS this year. Andrews/Quiligotti flying the flag for real terrazzo.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. ReCinder by Rosy Napper Tile Around Town – Mark Williams There were around 200 brands on display at SDS this year. Andrews/Quiligotti flying the flag for real terrazzo.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. ReCinder by Rosy Napper Tile Around Town – Mark Williams There were around 200 brands on display at SDS this year. Andrews/Quiligotti flying the flag for real terrazzo.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 17, 2019

To go with Tile Addict’s take on the 2020 trends is a little selection of additional elements that we may be seeing more of in the coming year. Its ability to entirely transform interiors and play with tile designs makes it an incredible asset for creating unique spaces, or even just changing up what is already there.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 23, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 4, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 6, 2018

But Tile Addict, as well as covering design trends in the commercial tile world, also aims to celebrate those rare individuals who have the ability to alter our perception of what tile is, and what it can be. And this morning I woke up thinking about the work of Toni Cumella: a true ceramic visionary. If so, read on.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

ELLE collection Wow Design – Tile of Spain. Coverings , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, announced the fourth annual National Tile Day celebration scheduled for Feb. Other ways to engage include viewing Interior Design’s Facebook Live Tile Trends interview with CapraFeb.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

They hand-craft and hand-paint each tile in their Marbella workshop, offering personalised designs of the highest quality from their skillful and labour intensive process. Ceramic Wall Hanging Embrace. Ceramic Wall Hanging Blind Date. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, November 2019.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2022

The International Certified Flooring Installers association (CFI) offers educational programs and certifications across multiple categories such as carpet, resilient, hardwood and ceramic tile and stone. In addition to its more traditional courses, Miller said the organization is trying to develop more one-day workshops.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Granby , previously covered by Tile Addict here , have continued their tireless work in ceramics, creating extraordinary tile designs. The orange brick and terracotta flecks pop against the grey cement whilst the black slate and blue/grey speckles add depth to the tiles. Granby Workshop.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 17, 2019

Experimenting with production technique is something of a specialty for Liverpool based Granby Workshop. Formed by Assemble in an attempt to rebuild the almost derelict neighbourhood of Granby, the Workshop brought together a group of creative residents to breathe life back into the area. Granby Worshop.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 10, 2020

If there’s one creation that brings the magic of ceramics to life, it’s the BBQ’d tiles from Granby. Systems of glazing and decorating tiles have been developed over centuries, investigating the many ways heat, clay, pigments, and minerals react with one another and sometimes you really have to see it to believe it.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 1, 2019

Call for entries for the latest edition of ASCER’s Tile of Spain Awards. ASCER (the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association) has announced the eighteenth edition of its Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture, Interior Design and Final Degree Project. PRESS RELEASE / Castellón, 24th July 2019.

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 13, 2014

The Khmer Rouge may have destroyed much of the population and vitality of Cambodia in the 1970’s but the lovely cement tile floors in the old districts lived through it all. The cafes and shops along the streets in the Siem Reap Old Market district reveal an assortment of colorful cement tile floors in age old patterns.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 20, 2019

With the addition of workshops, talks, and product launches it is a well rounded event providing great insight. There are some big names in the ceramic industry participating this year – Marazzi and Ceramiche Piemme to name a few. “Four curve” tile Triennale. A new post for Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2019.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2023

.— Coverings 2023, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, takes place here this week, April 18–21, at the Orange County Convention Center. We’ve received a wide range of positive feedback from tile and stone industry professionals around the world with eagerness to join us at Coverings 2023.”

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) is an international association of distributors, manufacturers and allied professionals of ceramic tile and related products dedicated to connecting, educating and strengthening tile and stone distributors.

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JG Kitchens

OCTOBER 18, 2016

I was very fortunate to be included in the Ceramics of Italy -sponsored press delegation to Cersaie last month. I will be posting links to my San Diego Union-Tribune favorite tiles and Kitchen & Bath Design News Trend Spotting articles as they publish. Diesel Open Workshop.

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Tile+Mosaic

OCTOBER 3, 2016

There is no record of the workshop that turned Mr. Rattner's designs into mosaics. Fortunately the installation was handled by my favorite tile setter, Larry Guthrie, owner of Absolute Tile of Westlake Ohio. Larry is a true craftsman who loves the challenges of installing public art projects.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, announced an extensive lineup of new and returning activations for Coverings 2023, which will take place April 18-21, here at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings,

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 14, 2020

“Games Day was created by the British game production and retail company, Games Workshop, which started out producing more traditional games such as backgammon and later moved on to fantasy universe games, such as Warhammer. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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Heath Ceramics

JUNE 17, 2015

Clockwise from top left: Yellow Owl Workshop Indigo Textile Kit / House Industries dopp kits (at Heath SF in the Object Shop) / Heath tile in Opal Blue, Horizon Blue, Stone Gold, and Lemon / Heath Rim dinner plate in Moonstone / Heath Kids’ bowl in Zest / Monarch Playing Cards / Egg Press Happy Father’s Day Card / Public Supply Notebook.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 5, 2022

Receiving top honors in the Architectural category of the 2021 Tile of Spain awards is “ The New Headquarters of the Valencia Construction Sector Employment Foundation ” an expansive educational warehouse designed by MRM Arquitectos.

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Mosaicos

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Cement tiles/ Zementfliesen/ mosaicos hidráulicos. about tiles - mainly about patterned floor tiles made either of cement or clay. of a tile facotry in Antequera. Last week I found a first tile with a logo from Antequera. Labels: history , old tiles , places. Mosaico Tiles. Mosáico Tiles.

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Heath Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Working with our design team and taking our tile, wallpapers, and palette as inspiration, Peace Industry’s lead designer, Melina, created a collection that wears its boldness lightly, employing a subtle palette of blues, greys, and neutrals with a pop of saffron. Peace Industry for Heath Quilt Rug. Peace Industry for Heath Slice Rug.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

JULY 7, 2015

Combining Bati Orient Quartzite and Slate mosaic tile together creates a stunning visual impact within your home. Source: Conestoga Tile. It looks fabulous when paired with natural stone tile installations and provides just the right amount of color to be noticed, but not overwhelming.

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Mosaicos

AUGUST 6, 2013

Cement tiles/ Zementfliesen/ mosaicos hidráulicos. about tiles - mainly about patterned floor tiles made either of cement or clay. Even the floors were inlaid with encaustic tiles, reminding us of classical tesselated pavements. But with a bit of fantasy you could imagine the workshop buildings. ceramic.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 30, 2012

Menzies was entertained by the stunning floral tiles that surrounded her grandmother’s best room fireplace. Taylor was spending an early childhood in front of a Tiffany tile fireplace at his family’s home. The foundation has since come to be seen as the singular authority on art tile heritage in the United States.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 22, 2022

The new headquarters for the Valencia Construction Sector Employment Foundation at L’Horta Vella Bétera Ind Est, Valencia, has secured first prize for MRM Architects’ Studio in the 20th edition of ASCER’s Tile of Spain Awards. Photography: Mikel Muruzabal [link] A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2022.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Sassuolo, Italy—Ceramics of Italy has announced the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition , the longest-running awards program of its kind, is officially accepting submissions for the 2021 edition. The post Ceramics of Italy tile competition open for submissions appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 13, 2021

With so many gifted mosaic artists about it’s extremely difficult to decide who and what to share whilst maintaining a varied stream of tile-related information and avoiding becoming Diary of a Mosaic Addict. Her artwork has been featured in many books and shared across continents in her workshops. Julia, with Corona Hair.

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Making Tile Modern

APRIL 16, 2012

She’s got impeccable style , great design tips and an abundance of information about tile and the wide world of design. We asked Katelyn to give us her thoughts on choosing tile and the tile selection process and below is the result… Enjoy! _. Step 3 —> Narrow down your tile materials (and sizes).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 28, 2019

In 2017, working alongside ceramic designer Sándor Sinko, the inhabitants of central Maastricht embarked on a truly local project to cover the grey environment around Radium with colourful mosaics. One of Tile Addict’s own even spent some hours cleaning grout from the tiles. Kunst Front Maastricht. Mosaic designing.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 28, 2019

In 2017, working alongside ceramic designer Sándor Sinko, the inhabitants of central Maastricht embarked on a truly local project to cover the grey environment around Radium with colourful mosaics. One of Tile Addict’s own even spent some hours cleaning grout from the tiles. Kunst Front Maastricht. Mosaic designing.

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Heath Ceramics

JULY 6, 2016

Headlands offers public events and exhibitions throughout the year, including the popular Open Studios twice a year and hands-on workshops with artists. But don’t stop looking there—there’s also a striking installation of Heath tile in the kitchen itself. Headlands Center for the Arts began in 1982 as part of the National Park Service.

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