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Commercial flooring: State of the industry 2023

Floor Covering News

The reasons are well documented. Carpet tile dominates due to design, flexibility, ease of installation and sustainability,” said Jeff Galloway, vice president of product management, Mohawk Group. Porcelain tile and polished concrete are preferred for certain areas where fashion and functionality are required.

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Avente Tile Talk: Persian Tile: A Form of Art and Religious Expression

Tile Talk

Its unfortunate that this glorious form of art wasnt extensively documented throughout the ages. The patterns and designs were a closely guarded secret, and therefore, the techniques were only passed down orally from father to son, or from master to student. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles.

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Avente Tile Talk: Thanks to the Tile Heritage Foundation

Tile Talk

I am reassured that people do want to preserve well-crafted design and they value the history of a very special place. They want to help document, record and preserve the collective history that is ours. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Avente Tile Talk: Interview with Nutmeg Designs

Tile Talk

This year Wayne and I began a blog at our website for collaborations (http//nutmegdesignsart.com), documenting work in progress, our commissions and the process of being a Dynamic Duo. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Modenus Interior Design Blog.

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New trends report outlines key design influences

Floor Covering News

A report on design trends recently found its way into my inbox, which I found to be somewhat interesting. The report is designed to deliver insights to guide the profession through the next era of pandemic design. Some current trends include replacing select textiles and wood with porcelain, glass and composite materials.

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“I Owe a Lot to This Industry”

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

I had been a Certified Ceramic Tile Consultant (CTC) through the CTIOA since 1979 and a Certified Construction Document Technologist through CSI since 2000. With my science background, experience and expertise in construction documents, we can reduce the risks of project problems and delays. What does the training consist of?

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