CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

COVERINGS 2017 CELEBRATES FIRST-EVER NATIONAL TILE DAY. ARLINGTON, VA – February 23, 2017) Today Coverings , the largest international tile & stone exhibition in North America, celebrates National Tile Day , which recognizes the value of tile in today’s architecture and design. MT@sharpthink.com. 212-829-0002.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2023

AHF Products introduced Bruce Comfortstone engineered stone tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic. But a comfortable surface makes Comfortstone tiles warmer to the touch and more comfortable underfoot. Plus, the waterproof tiles feature an easy-to-clean surface that repels stains. Comfortstone Mountville, Pa.—AHF

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 31, 2016

Green Squared Certified® Sustainable Tiles and Tile Installation Materials Qualify for New LEED Credit. Building design professionals, facility managers and others seeking LEED building certification by the U.S. To contribute, tiles and related installation materials on a project (mortars, grouts, etc.)

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ISC Surfaces

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Precious from Florida Tile is inspired by Calacatta marble and features white backgrounds accentuated by deep grey and brown veins. The many sizes available in this line enable beautiful custom designs to fit any project. Florida Tile is available from ISC Surfaces in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Central / Southern Illinois.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Direct from Italy comes fine Italian Tile designed specifically for the North American market. It’s one more step in Modomo’s goal to provide fine Italian tile, designed for the North American market. We are also going to go out with our clients and visit their dealers, architects and designers, builders and developers.

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ISC Surfaces

MARCH 18, 2016

These beautiful porcelain tiles feature linear and fabric designs for a modern / dimensional / textured look and feel. Crossville is available from ISC Surfaces in Missouri, Kansas, and Central / Southern Illinois. Florida Tile is available from ISC Surfaces in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Central / Southern Illinois.

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ISC Surfaces

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Florida Tile Retroclassique Mocha Crossville Yin + Yang Moon Gate and Black Dragon Subway Tile became widely known as a result of architects George C. Subway Tile has continued to reflect elegance in its use. In part two of Great Looks Beyond the Subway Tile we showcase Crossville’s Yin + Yang and Florida Tile's Retroclassique.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

First came the advent of large-format tile designs, providing the customer with greater coverage (not to mention some great new looks) while using fewer total tiles. Still, large-format tile came with its own challenges, not the least of which was the weight of the material. Now let’s talk size.

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The Tile Shop

JUNE 22, 2011

furnished the winners with a design, custom cabinets, our tile, Kohler fixtures and accessories. Our winners were Matt and Suzanne Witt from Evergreen Park, Illinois. Megan and I just returned from our Chicago/Milwaukee trip to see the Dreambath Makeover completed and some stores. Here are the photos.

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ISC Surfaces

MARCH 13, 2017

Florida Tile Impero Chester Here's our last peak at trending three-dimensional looks for walls. Louis and ask one of our talented designers to show you other options. For more information about Florida Tile, please visit their website by clicking here. You can schedule an appointment on their websites here: Kansas City or St.

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ISC Surfaces

MARCH 6, 2017

Louis and ask one of our talented designers to show you other options. Crossville is available from ISC Surfaces in Missouri, Kansas, and Central / Southern Illinois. You can schedule an appointment on their websites here: Kansas City or St. For more information about Crossville, please visit their website by clicking here.

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ISC Surfaces

MARCH 4, 2016

Relive Florida Relive Montana Relive adds contemporary style by combining the contrasts of rustic and modern design into one. Florida Tile is available from ISC Surfaces in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Central / Southern Illinois.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 31, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA — MAY 20, 2016) The growth and energy at the 2016 Coverings show strengthened the show’s position as the leading international tile and stone exhibition in North America. This figure is an increase in overall attendance from the 2015 show, and to industry insiders, affirms positive movement in the tile and stone market.

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ISC Surfaces

MAY 22, 2015

Fusion Clay VitraArt Fusion Designed to be a one-stop solution to coordinate with the entire breadth of Florida Tile’s porcelain and stone product lines, VitraArt Fusion features 8 colors in a 12x12 random size pattern. Four neutral tones—Ice, Sand, Clay, Plantation—will subtly accent a more classic design space.

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ISC Surfaces

JULY 17, 2017

Designed to look handmade, Handwritten offers a sophisticated color palette and elegant sizes. With nine colors to work with and four great sizes, including a 3x6 picket and 3x6 gothic picket, there are plenty of great design opportunities. Crossville is available from ISC Surfaces in Missouri, Kansas, and Central / Southern Illinois.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 26, 2016

Along with your Profit Improvement Profile, you will receive access to Profit Toolkit Online , a spreadsheet designed to help you plan critical financial improvements for your company. © 2000-2016 Ceramic Tile Distributors Association. Bldg C-312, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 P: 630.545.9415 F: 630.790.3095. What does it cost?

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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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ISC Surfaces

APRIL 3, 2015

Walnut Designed with a traditional color palette and unique hand scraped wood textured surface, Berkshire continues to be one of the best looking and selling wood lines in the tile industry. Florida Tile is expanding the line by adding an 8x36 plank and a 12x12 parquet-look mosaic in all five colors.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— March 31, 2016) Coverings , the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has scheduled an exceptionally comprehensive conference program of notable and respected speakers to present on a number of topics at the forefront of industry conversation. Tuesday, April 19, 8:00 – 9:15a.m.

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ISC Surfaces

OCTOBER 23, 2017

For added design interest, the warm neutrals blend perfectly with Crossville’s Nest wood look. The 3x15 plank and parquet-look mosaic offer endless creative design opportunities. Crossville is available from ISC Surfaces in Missouri, Kansas, and Central / Southern Illinois. All sizes noted are in inches.

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The Perfect Bath

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

I had a chance to do just that during a recent visit to the historic Cheney Mansion located in Oak Park, Illinois. Reminiscent of a gracious English country home, the house was designed for the C. Uncategorized Bath Design Fittings Fixtures Guest Guest Post Mansion The Cheney Mansion Vintage' White, Jr., I couldn’t agree more.

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ISC Surfaces

APRIL 1, 2016

Right in tune with the current design trend of biomimicry, this line features multidirectional striations and waves of subtle gradations to create a beautiful look reminiscent of natural forms. Crossville is available from ISC Surfaces in Missouri, Kansas, and Central / Southern Illinois. Sizes noted are in inches.)

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ISC Surfaces

MAY 29, 2015

Oxford White Wall, Black Finishing Rail, Gray Mosaic Floor Oxford —With its beveled, small format wall tiles, and dramatic floor / wall mosaic, this sophisticated line creates transforming three-dimensional effects. Marazzi is available from ISC Surfaces in Kansas, Missouri, and Central / Southern (south of I-72) Illinois.

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ISC Surfaces

APRIL 24, 2015

Fontanella Monza Two decidedly hot design trends come together in Marazzi’s Fontanella. Patterns can be designed to be linear or at right angles, and with side-by-side or staggered tiles. Patterns can be designed to be linear or at right angles, and with side-by-side or staggered tiles.

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ISC Surfaces

MARCH 13, 2015

Specifically designed to look like basalt volcanic stone, the collection has calibrated edges that add to the natural look and feel of the product, providing an additional layer of texture and character. All sizes noted are in inches. For more details, please click on the links to visit Crossville''s website.'

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ISC Surfaces

JANUARY 23, 2017

Botanic Gloss Sync Satin 12x24 with Kinship Gloss 6x24 Crossville’s new wall tile collection, Simpatico, is easy to work with, versatile and fun! Mix and match with 6x24 and 12x24 tiles. Make a statement with dimensional tiles in four designs that add texture, shape and shadow. All sizes mentioned are in inches.

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ISC Surfaces

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Gotham Dockside 12x24 Gotham by Crossville delivers unique design possibilities by capturing the most desired hues in stained concrete. Gotham Clock Tower 12x24 Crossville is available from ISC Surfaces in Missouri, Kansas, and Central / Southern Illinois. Its subtle striations and aggregate finishes create depth and integrity.

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ISC Surfaces

APRIL 22, 2016

The natural variation and nuance of these “stained glass” tiles reflects light in a way that seems to move with the viewer, bringing a warm, fluid feel to any space. Designed to replicate three unique natural stones, Garden features authentically nuanced color, shading and texture.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 12, 2014

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Operating out of Illinois with warehouses in four states, ShopRTACabinets has grown as a leader in RTA cabinetry over the last decade. Labels: cabinetry , kitchen design. kitchen design. interior design. bath design.

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ISC Surfaces

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

These five inspiring looks fuse together old-world essence with a new aura—beautifully creating timeless design. Crossville is available from ISC Surfaces in Missouri, Kansas, and Central / Southern Illinois. All sizes noted are in inches.) To see these products in person, please visit The Gallery at ISC Surfaces in Kansas City or St.

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ISC Surfaces

AUGUST 12, 2016

BRX Downtown on left wall / STX Natural on floor The Urban District Collection is an eclectic blend of complementary products with an industrial design style influenced by the revitalization of downtown warehouse districts. Marazzi is available from ISC Surfaces in Kansas, Missouri, and Central / Southern Illinois.

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Edgewater Studio

JUNE 17, 2015

The Chicago area, and specifically Glen Ellyn, Illinois is lucky to have the local talents of the team at Drury Design when it comes time to create or refresh a kitchen or bathroom. We had the pleasure of working with Diana Burton on a recent project. Diana blended the charm of our Art Glass Maven – an. Read more »

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2023

We are up about 15% in Q1, so that is a little more than we were expecting—always a good surprise,” said Brian McCarver, owner of Brian’s Flooring & Design, Birmingham, Ala. “We For Carpetland USA, with locations in Illinois and Wisconsin, commercial played a key role as well, according to Kevin Rose, president.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 5, 2014

You can also visit the AEC Cares website and make a donation - they are still looking for a carpet manufacturer willing to donate 3,000 square feet of carpet tiles, but anybody can support this project financially, no amount is too small. They, in turn, reached out to their contacts to begin building interest and support for the project.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 2, 2020

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently designated construction of single-family and multi-family housing an essential infrastructure business—a move that was welcomed by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Such is the case for Capitol Carpet & Tile, with five locations throughout Florida.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Mediterranea utilizes Dynamic HD Imaging design technology to flawlessly blend the modern look of cement with the delicate veining and coloration from exquisite stones. It’s a look you’ll find only from the tile design craftsmen at Mediterranea. Lightweight match for large-format tile. www.mediterranea-usa.com.

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