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 29, 2016

This year, Coverings is excited to feature a couple of unique programs that showcase tile as a medium for creative design. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) will exhibit tiled benches designed by their students, and the Chicago Mosaic School will provide interactive educational classes. SAIC Tiled Bench Exhibit.

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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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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) released the newly-updated Silica & Slab safety certificate. commented Christine List, HR manager at Stone Central NY. Designate a safety manager to administer the courses in an in-person environment at the facility. The updated certificate can be completed in 4-6 hours.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2019

Rachel Skafidas, senior color designer at Krylon, gave Freshome the scoop on the new colors. Krylon’s three color stories of the year are Rustic Country, Urban Workshop and Expressive Color. Urban Workshop. The second color palette is Urban Workshop. Gloss Gum Drop by Krylon. The story behind Gloss Gum Drop.

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StoneDimensions

JUNE 3, 2015

The Dubai World Trade Centre was the setting for the first annual Middle East Stone Show where the MIA assisted with eight of the forty educational sessions. The Middle East Stone Show was launched to provide a much larger stone presence than was currently available at the Big 5 event. Workshop: Thin Veneer Stone Masterclass.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

He routinely volunteered to help out CTEF at trade events and conferences; he served as CTI Evaluator to help expand the certification program; and he promoted tile installation best practices to interior design students so they could better specify tile projects. Sanders is principal of DW Sanders Tile & Stone in Marietta, Ga.

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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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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. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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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. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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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. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 17, 2019

There was some evidence of this around this year, especially at Clerkenwell Design Week , and of course, throughout Living Ceramics ‘ Cava and Cava Mosaic, but there doesn’t seem to be nearly enough of it gound around. Zellige Nouveau Aqua Gloss from Mandarin Stone. Granby Workshop Speckled porcelain pendant.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 31, 2018

If you’re looking for bold statements and design elements that make you feel like you’re practically outside, take a look at these creative ideas for surrounding yourself in nature. Wild natural stone One of the best ways to use natural textures in a home is to choose natural stone accent walls or other stone features.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. “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. Let us know your favorite game room design in the comments below.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 21, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) awarded Barbara Cohen its Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement, Katie Jensen with the 2021 Women in Stone Pioneer Award and Brie Pfannenbecker with the 2020 Person of the Year Award. She was instrumental in her company donating stone to multiple Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E

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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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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, The Coverings Lounge.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Lavish ornamentation sets the rhythm for the dynamic Belle Epoque Residence imagined by Dream Design Studio in Kiev, Ukraine. Small Tuscan manufactures and Ukrainian workshops produced copper engraved boiseries, brass folding-screens, stone-carved and plaster cast details, designed specially for this project.

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StoneDimensions

MARCH 10, 2015

As we look ahead to May 2015, I am pleased about the collaboration being undertaken to help educate architects and designers at two industry shows. In 2014, we worked together to deliver a “natural stone academy” setting which showcased some of the best face-to-face learning available about natural stone.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2014

contemporary ranch-style residence, designed by architect Joe Robbins , has many custom features that make it a dream mountain retreat. A great room with a two-story, stone fireplace, exposed wooden beams, pecan floors, and expansive stonework is the heart of the home. This 9,245 sq.ft. Enjoy the photos!

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Stone Update

MARCH 16, 2016

Four designers will offer interpretations of a variety of commercial settings, incorporating stone and tile, at next month’s event.

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Stone Update

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Entries for exemplary installation and design accepted online until Jan.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

Selling, showcasing, purchasing, designing and training on all online platforms. 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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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 24, 2018

Image: Tim Clarke Design You can mount a shower system on a fence wall and finish it with decorative tile or river rocks to create a beautiful outdoor shower space. Image: Matt Garcia Design When adding a simple outdoor shower, consider incorporating a bench and/or hooks for towels and other items.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Neighborhoods such as Alamo Heights, Southtown, Stone Oak, Helotes, Mahncke Park, and Olmos Park are safe and lovely places to visit or purchase a home. Seasonal Festivals Depending on when you're visiting San Antonio, you can enjoy art events, cultural festivals, art workshops, and music presentations. Kitchen and Residential Design

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StoneDimensions

MARCH 28, 2016

Working in a family business can be a challenge – join a panel of stone professionals from three different family businesses as they share their experiences on challenges, best practices and successes in this robust Q&A session. Next up is the featured session, Stone Trends 2016 , with Vince Marazita.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 16, 2019

Andy Williams of HGTV’s Flip or Flop Fort Worth gave Freshome several great tips to help us all design the perfect man cave. For a sports-themed design, you should start with the history of the cave owner. “If It can also be part workshop and part lounge.” A tastefully-designed man cave. Creating a sports-themed man cave.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

JULY 7, 2015

It looks fabulous when paired with natural stone tile installations and provides just the right amount of color to be noticed, but not overwhelming. Further, the 12″x 12″ sheets the tiles come in feature a wide variety of tile sizes and designs including square, rectangular, and jagged.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 9, 2016

Natural materials, plants, sunlight and fresh air are low cost or free design options. We’ve collected these high-end designs from some of the most stunning homes. For a cool design statement, hang a wall herb garden or a version of a “living wall” like the main bathtub image at the top of this guide.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 30, 2016

Summer DIY Projects with Shibori Image: Room for Tuesday A DIY Shibori Tutorial from HonestlyWTF The king of all shibori tutorials on the internet come from this blog, with an endless number of ways to twist, pinch, scrunch and tie eye-catching dye designs for any of the below projects. Pair with string lights for the ultimate ambiance.

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KB Culture

JANUARY 15, 2014

The amazing piece shown here was designed and built by the Roentgen workshop in 1769; watch the intricate unfolding process—complete with white gloves— here. tremendous respect for quality design and the people who labor in its. era Egyptian box to Chippendale shaving stand to a 1969 Pop-arty valet by Raymond Loewy.

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Stone Update

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

€2 Million promotion plan at stone event’s 50th anniversary designed to show Italy’s role in industry globalization.

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Trendir Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2017

The big bathroom mirror trend will delight and excite those who love to work on their outfit and look a lot, but it has so much more to offer in terms of design and decor. They simply work well with marble and other natural stones, crystals, and metallics, amplifying their beauty. It is a matter of what look you’re after.

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Stone Update

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Residential designer will work with local industries, media and professionals as a lead-up to the April 2015 event in Orlando. Featured Shows, Seminars, Workshops Events'

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Stone Update

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

Attendance comparable to 2014 with new visitors from Design & Construction Week™. Featured Shows, Seminars, Workshops Events'

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Stone Update

MAY 29, 2015

“America’s Largest Design Event” now part of group that includes TISE.

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Stone Update

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Entries needed by Dec. 17 for annual CID and Rock Star Awards.

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