Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2023

Learn new tile industry standards and methods for installing GPTP, how GPTP is made, where it can be used and special tools, setting materials and techniques required to install it. 9/21-9/22: Sponsored by SICIS, hosted by Rock Mill, Los Angeles, Calif. 9/13 – Sponsored and hosted by Floor & Decor, Commack, N.Y. ●

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Tile Talk

MARCH 5, 2013

Los Angeles is a place where California history is still held sacred. With history on their minds, I, as well as several architects and design professionals, recently toured the ARTO Brick and California Pavers factory complex in Gardena, CA. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design trends.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 7, 2015

Alfred Coffee Shop on Melrose Avenue, Intelligensia Cafe in the Silver Lake section of Los Angeles, Olympia Coffee in Olympia, Washington, Blue Bottle Coffee in New York’s Bryant Park — what do all of these places have in common? If you said, great coffee you’d be right. We support our local community.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs. The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. Brightly colored glazed tiles can be randomly added to add interest to the design. backsplash designs.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 19, 2019

Los Angeles based Tracey Reinberg is the brains behind Kismet Tile. Since 1997 she has been using her talents to design exciting patterns for fabrics and wall coverings, working with big names in the furnishing industry. Kismet Zocalo in Noche (8″x8″). Kismet Ritzy in PM (8″x8″).

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Cement Tile Designs That Impress! Cement tiles offer flexibility to the architect, designer or homeowner like no other material with its expansive color palette, sustainable properties, timeless patterns and distinct beauty. Similarly, Moroccan design and its various styling elements have always enjoyed great popularity.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Tile Fireplace Design Tips. Today I will share three tips that can help you achieve the best design for your tiled fireplace. Design Rule #1 for Tiled Fireplaces: What’s your style? Just because you love a tile doesnt mean it will work with the design and flow of your home. Tuesday, February 25, 2014.

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Tile Talk

JULY 23, 2013

Located 83 miles north of Los Angeles, CA, is a gem of a city nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. An Old World terracotta look is graced with intricately designed inserts. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Cement Tile Design Trends & Tips. If youre having trouble finding the right color, design or pattern, then these cement tile design trends may provide the answer you were looking for. If youre new to cement tiles, then these trends are the perfect designing tips for you! Interior Designer and go-to color maven, Lisa M.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. This new collection, created by artists Guillermo Gomez Lama and Tania Marmolejo, boasts eight different designs, each presented with three color options.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 25, 2013

Interview with Nutmeg Designs. Today Im excited to share an interview with Margaret Almon of Nutmeg Designs. Card & Thank you Bill Buyok received from Nutmeg Designs. Hope Spiral by Nutmeg Designs My husband began making stained glass in 2008, which transformed our home into a "one-bedroom-two-studio-rowhouse."

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. The company practices good stewardship (recycled content, reduced packaging, locally sourced materials), while producing eye-catching tile designs. Here are a few of my favorites: ARTO Bricks Mondrian tile design. ARTO Bricks Griffith tile design. Crossville Inc.’s

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Tile Talk

JULY 22, 2014

So, according to the PTCA, a tile has to meet ASTM C373 standards of water absorption to be branded as porcelain. If you live in an area, like Los Angeles or the Mediterranean, that is not subjected to hard freezing, then you don’t have to worry about this problem. The tiles are in great shape, year after year!

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

Apavisas Hydraulic Blue pays homage to Classic Cement Tile Designs. Those of you who follow our blog know that Im a big proponent both of color and pattern in design. So, I was thrilled to see many manufacturers embrace pattern in their 2014 tile designs! backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

The courtyard focuses on a babbling fountain designed in exquisitely crafted, boldly colored tile and a seating area surfaced in clay pavers where friends and family congregate over a bottle of wine and plate of cheese and fruit. Emphasis was given to the pools and fountains and there was great variety in these designs. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Create a Spanish Tile Design with Rustic Pavers. A beautiful floor tile design really makes a tremendous statement in your room. I’ll share some inspiring floor tile designs that will help you plan your own project. Learn how to use traditional patterns and designs to create your own unique floor tile layout.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 14, 2014

Cement Tile Backsplash Design, Cost & Installation Tips. A Cement Tile Backsplash using Cuban Design 110 2B. This cement tile backsplash design trend makes a lot of sense. Cement tiles provide a powerful design punch that allows homeowners to create a personal statement where it matters most. backsplash designs.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 16, 2024

Los Angeles — Bentley Mills is expand ing its product portfolio to include wool area rugs. Designers begin with the “Inspiration Library” of 50 patterns — choo se one or start from scratch — and 300 yarns in the Prima Vista pom set. Wool/silk blends are also available for any spaces requiring a little shimmer.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 26, 2013

Leaf Imprint Tiles and the Right Design Create Tranquility. Tom Auer, owner of landscape design and construction firm, The Ground Crafter , contacted me the first of the year about using some of our Leaf Imprint tiles for an upcoming trade show exhibit they would be attending. Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Maple Leaf Imprint Tile (8"x8").

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design. The Italians are famous for their design sense. From the clothing and accessories they design to their timeless architecture and art work, and of course their legendary sports cars. The same determination applies to their design sense when it comes to tile. Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Spanish Tile Design, Innovation Inspires Coverings 2013 Attendees. Collectively, the advanced ceramic tile technology and architectural/design solutions presented during Coverings by 43 Tile of Spain members made an unforgettable, awe-inspiring impression for any visitor of the expansive pavilion. backsplash designs. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 28, 2014

There are few things I like more than seeing stunning tile installations, new tile designs and meeting creative tile artists! Thank you Richard and Mary - your kindness and support of the THF in this expression of art is greatly appreciated and will be fondly included as part of my Spanish-style home in Los Angeles. cement tile.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Arabesque & Spanish Cement Tile Designs to Love. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design trends.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. cement tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

As I conclude my final post on playing with pattern in tile design, Im excited to share a unique wall installation of our classic, popular Cuban tiles and our newest line of cement tile offered by Aguayo Cement Tile. The collection features new, contemporary designs that are ideal for commercial and residential spaces. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Innovation, Design Take Center Stage at Cersaie. Boasting more than 900 exhibitors from all corners of the globe, and 176,000 square meters (577,428 square feet) of exhibition space, Cersaie is a not-to-be missed event for distributors, retailers, interior designers, architects and installers. Designer Collections. The Trends.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 17, 2014

The Arena Corinthians Stadium has been built to sustainable design standards. Labels: Brazil , commercial tile design , Greenguard Certified , Porcelain tile , Rio de Janeiro , Spanish tile , sports stadium , tile facades , Tile of Spain , World Cup 2014. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. low cost design.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

At Avente Tile, we know that continually finding unique cement tile products and offering them at a great value ensures not only our success, but they must also meet or exceed your design goals. Our goal is to offer products that meet your uncompromising standards. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

When one tile is damaged, you should buy an equally matching tile to replace it and go to the store where you first bought it or find one that specializes in creating custom-made tiles to fit the original design, size and shape of the ceramic tile. Labels: ceramic tile , ceramic tile design. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 29, 2012

Avente Tile customer Constance Zaytoun recently designed and oversaw the remodeling of her Chelsea, NY, kitchen that included a cement tile backsplash to be envied. Because a residential backsplash, bath floor or fireplace requires less than 50 square feet, using stocked tiles in standard colorways will save money. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 25, 2014

Weve been Playing with Pattern in Tile Design this month and shown you how Simple Patterns are Powerful ! Today, I want to share a few design secrets on how to effectively use patterns. Sometimes the rooms design dictates what to do! This space is designed around the cement tile rug. Cement Tile Design Ideas.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Im excited about this trend because I like to see color and pattern embraced in design. Try using an accent color like red to really make the design pop! The Geo 10 in our standard colorway of Cana Green and Suede remains very popular. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 19, 2013

There are four textures in this combination: Travertine, Luna, Limestone and Standard (smooth). Thus, when I recently toured the ARTO Brick and California Pavers factory complex in Gardena, CA, along with several architects and designers, I knew I would be in for a treat. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 29, 2013

backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. low cost design.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 31, 2013

backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. low cost design.

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