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Celebrating Distinctions in Mexican History and Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Today, Cinco de Mayo isn’t considered a major holiday in Mexico, but in the United States it has become an important day, especially for those with Mexican-American heritage, to honor Mexican culture by way of festivals filled with parades, music, dancing and food. The most recognized name however, terra cotta, comes from Italy.

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Fall intros: Key selling season touts hot new products

Floor Covering News

A subtle striae of color creates a nimble palette of neutrals and timeless hues. Available in 60-inch planks with 7- and 9-inch width options, Essentials Plus also features a painted bevel for added realism. Lions Floor will launch a new collection of SPC colors in the fourth quarter of 2021. The Dixie Group. Ava by Novalis.

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Yumi and Hatano Studio: The Yoga of Color and Design

Making Tile Modern

Modwalls | Colorful Modern Tile Since 2005. Yumi Kagamihara is a designer and yoga practitioner who integrates color, design with intention, artistry and focus. In 1997, I moved to the United States and, after finishing graduate school in Texas, I worked in NYC as a business analyst/project manager for financial firms.

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Touting the merits of glue-down vinyl

Floor Covering News

Throughout the United States, there is a recent uptick in glue down usage versus click-lock flooring in new construction because it is less expensive and faster to install,” noted Casey Johnson, CEO, Happy Feet. Mannington’s Baltic Stone features a dark, dramatic color and soft white veining that captures the look of Nordic styling.

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The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty: Sherwin Williams 2014 Color.

The Tile Shop

Sherwin Williams 2014 Color Forecast. Here is the 2014 color forecast from Sherwin Williams- we use their paint in our showrooms. MN, United States. The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty. Design Tips, Inspiration, and Tile Shop updates. Search This Blog. Friday, July 19, 2013. I always love to see whats coming!

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Breaking News: What’s New with Cement Tile in Print and Online

Granada Tile

The Pacific Northwest is synonymous with coffee—some great brews come from the upper left corner of the United States. We love how designers are taking the idea of wall tiles beyond the backsplash and bathroom and bringing them into spaces where paint or traditional paper or fabric wallcoverings would be more often used.

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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

Cement tile comes in just about any color and pattern you could imagine, from classic styles that deliver a piece of history to your home or business to modern and truly personal styles. If you take a trip to Morocco , you’ll quickly notice that dazzling, colorful tiles embrace the walls and floors of nearly every building you come across.

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