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? We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be specified to fit the exact needs of each project. The CUSTOM website offers resources that make specifying the right tile installation system fast and easy.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

In March 2015, CUSTOM updated its palette of grout colors for Fusion Pro, CEG, Prism and Polyblend. All grouts are now available in the industry’s best palette of 40 options. This exciting, refreshed color palette is designed to complement today''s tile trends. Each color creates its own special effect.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 20, 2016

Choosing grout color is one of the most meaningful aesthetic choices you or a building/home owner will have to make when installing tile or stone. The right grout color can help transform an entire space by either accenting or blending with the tile. One of the interactive tools that we offer is a Grout Color Selector.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

MAY 17, 2019

After a period of normal wear and tear, especially in high traffic areas, it is not unusual to start to see dullness in your tiles or darkening of grout in your home. Especially with the humidity and salt air often present in the Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra areas , the need to clean your tile and grout is often more frequent.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. event serving the floor covering industry, once again brought together buyers and sellers from around the world to see the latest floor covering products, tools, services and technologies. Here are a few of my favorites: ARTO Bricks Mondrian tile design. Crossville Inc.’s

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be matched to the exact needs of each project. The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy.

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Cement Style

AUGUST 13, 2019

Villa Lagoon Tile designers bring a global perspective to every new tile design, finding inspiration in the shapes, patterns, colors and textures of different parts of the world. Bathroom design by Preferred Home Builders, Conga Park, CA. Kitchen Design by Story Hill Renovations, Wauwatosa, WI. The Amalena. The Amalena.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Chicago— NeoCon 2022 takes place here this week at the Merchandise Mart to showcase the latest in commercial design across industry categories. Through-pattern construction of VBT, which means the color and pattern extend throughout the thickness of the tile, is said to ensure the tile’s color and design will last the life of the floor.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

showcases a multiplicity of genres and styles that merge into unique and original designs. Coverings’ three primary pavilions and sponsors of the show, Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and Tile of Spain, will feature a robust showcase of the newest and most innovative tile, stone and installation products.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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Cement Style

AUGUST 13, 2019

Villa Lagoon Tile designers bring a global perspective to every new tile design, finding inspiration in the shapes, patterns, colors and textures of different parts of the world. Bathroom design by Preferred Home Builders, Conga Park, CA. Kitchen Design by Story Hill Renovations, Wauwatosa, WI. The Amalena. The Amalena.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JULY 17, 2017

The tile and stone industry is constantly evolving to keep pace with new innovations and trends in the marketplace. With minimal grout lines, super format tiles have a unique appeal, especially when used in large spaces. MLT is designed to be used with regular porcelain, natural stone and gauged (thin) porcelain.

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Cement Style

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Or, make the hues completely your own with an easy-to-use cement tile design tool that customizes your color palette. Villa Lagoon cement tiles are handcrafted in studios around the world where the design reflects the region. Entryway featuring Caprice Grove bordered by Solid Ponderosa cement tile. MSRP for the tiles is $16.77

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Or, make the hues completely your own with an easy-to-use cement tile design tool that customizes your color palette. Villa Lagoon cement tiles are handcrafted in studios around the world where the design reflects the region. These dynamic tiles are made to last: no printed-on color here. MSRP for the tiles is $11.74

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Inspired by classic Cuban style, the Amalena Meadow cement tile pattern energizes any space with a bold floral and geometric design. Or, make the look completely your own with an easy-to-use cement tile design tool that customizes your color palette. It’s perfect as an accent wall by a soaking tub or for an outdoor living room.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

New technologies are stretching the boundaries of design and attributes that make it more desirable in residential and commercial—both interior and exterior applications.”. MSI advocates for partnering with brands that can offer a wide range of digital tools. You can also mix in some trend panels of actual grouted products.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course. This course is designed both for the architect and arch rep to teach them how to write a proper tile and stone specification.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2021

Whether it be product design, go-to-market strategy or a combination of the two, these “new kids on the block” are proving themselves in a category dominated by seasoned suppliers. Its strong legacy in solid and engineered wood products brings a fresh, customer-focused perspective, based on a combination of design and features consumers want.

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The timeless design lends a warm sophistication as a kitchen backsplash or a master bathroom wall. Or, make the tones completely your own with an easy-to-use cement tile design tool that customizes your color palette. Villa Lagoon cement tiles are handcrafted in studios around the world where the design reflects the region.

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Villa Lagoon Tile brings a touch of the Mediterranean Sea home with this classic arabesque design in cool tones. Or, make the hues completely your own with an easy-to-use cement tile design tool that customizes your color palette. The Tangier Blues cement tile pattern makes spaces feel more like rooms in a Moroccan palace.

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Or, make the hues completely your own with an easy-to-use cement tile design tool that customizes your color palette. Villa Lagoon cement tiles are handcrafted in studios around the world where the design reflects the region. These dynamic tiles are made to last: no printed-on color here. MSRP for the tiles is $14.35

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Or, make the hues completely your own with an easy-to-use cement tile design tool that customizes your color palette. Villa Lagoon cement tiles are handcrafted in studios around the world where the design reflects the region. These Art Deco-patterned tiles are made to last: no printed-on color here. MSRP for the tiles is $16.77

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Or, make the hues completely your own with an easy-to-use cement tile design tool that customizes your color palette. Villa Lagoon cement tiles are handcrafted in studios around the world where the design reflects the region. These dynamic tiles are made to last: no printed-on color here. MSRP for the tiles is $17.48

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The design delivers a bold statement for an accent wall in a breakfast nook or an entryway. Or, make the hues completely your own with an easy-to-use cement tile design tool that customizes your color palette. Villa Lagoon cement tiles are handcrafted in studios around the world where the design reflects the region.

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Or, make the hues completely your own with an easy-to-use cement tile design tool that customizes your color palette. Villa Lagoon cement tiles are handcrafted in studios around the world where the design reflects the region. These dynamic, handcrafted tiles are made to last: no printed-on color here. per square foot.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 23, 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. The subtle texture, designed to resemble plaster work, further evokes this, and adds extra life to the colours. April 30 – May 2 2019. Wednesday, 1st May: Industry Day.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

From the shower pan to the grout, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. With tools for homeowners, architects, contractors and distributors (that’s us) alike, Laticrete is a great resource for tile installation products and learning. Brenner for Oliver Designs in Denver, CO.; Photography by S.

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Cement Style

MAY 14, 2019

As part of its mission to create signature custom looks and unique design elements for hospitality and residential projects, Villa Lagoon Tile launches its new Cuban Collection, a set of authentic Cuban cement tile patterns and color combinations. LAS VEGAS, HD EXPO (May 15, 2019) ?

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Conestoga Tile Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Pictured: Fiandre Precious Stones Yellow Onyx. Also known as large panel porcelain slabs or large format porcelain slabs, gauged porcelain is loved for its beauty, durability, easy maintenance, and most of all its lack of grout joints and continuous pattern throughout the tile. Pictured: Mediterranea Quantum Stone Essential Grey.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Envision —An AI-inspired image rendering tool that allows for more customized replications of tile, stone and hardwood visuals. . Infinite Glass —An ultra-transparent yet highly durable overlay that protects the underlying design image from damaging UV rays. Other key attributes of Benchwick’s 3D printing ecosystem include: .

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StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

Q: We are installing stone tile on an exterior balcony. The amount of water that is experienced by the surface, the pitch of the surface slope, the permeability of the stone, and the permeability of the grout are all factors as to what amount of water penetrates the bed. The existing concrete deck is not sloped.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 21, 2019

I take the first three days to fulfil the journalistic and commercial imperatives of Tile & Stone Journal , Tile Today and The Specifier’s Guide to Tiling ; and then dedicate at least one day to feeding my tile addiction. The tiles appeared to be hand-carved stone, ivory, or bone, decorated with gold leaf.

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Conestoga Tile

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Pictured: Fiandre Precious Stones Yellow Onyx. Also known as large panel porcelain slabs or large format porcelain slabs, gauged porcelain is loved for its beauty, durability, easy maintenance, and most of all its lack of grout joints and continuous pattern throughout the tile. Pictured: Mediterranea Quantum Stone Essential Grey.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. 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. Jeffrey Steele.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Since its inception, COREtec has challenged the industry to think bigger and go further—in style, design, performance and innovation. These days, home has never been more important to consumers, and COREtec lets the customer show off the styles that are true to their “CORE”—all without having to sacrifice design for performance.

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Stagetecture

MARCH 17, 2017

Tile is no longer the plain and unappealing design element it once was; it’s gotten better with time. Tile is also preferred because it comes in many designs like glass, metal, ceramic and mosaic. It offers many design possibilities and can make your kitchen floor come alive. These kitchen tile ideas can also lend inspiration.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

CUSTOM recently spoke with Roger Leasure, president of Northern California Tile & Stone (NCTS) in Sacramento, Calif. NCTS is a Certified 5-Star Tile Contractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. and incorporate soft movement joints into the design accordingly.

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