Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Horrified about subpar tile installation? Become a Certified Tile Installer. That's according to John Trent CTI #277 , a former tile installer, and now a territory manager for Schluter Systems since 2012. He was one of those subpar installers who now encourages all installers he meets to become Qualified Labor. John is next in the CTEF Blog series about Qualified Labor based on an article in TileLetter.com titled John Trent: Certification - fighting the good fight against sub-par installations.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Trace Mint tiles by Ceramiche Caesar in Ristorante Papo, Turin. I return to one of my favourite topics in today’s Tile Addict: tiles in restaurants. I really like the atmosphere that has been created here: a great example of intelligent and effective use of the distressed finishes and fresh colours that have been such a feature of international tile shows in the past few years.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Make sure you’re up to date on the latest industry trends—visit www.ceramicindustry.com/trends !

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

If you look at the most beautiful Christmas tree displays, you’ll notice the trees are lit to the nines. Designers and visual display experts know that loads of lighting is what makes a Christmas tree magical. You’re about to get a crash course on how to light a Christmas tree in 10 simple steps. Your tree will never look better. 1. Match your light cables to the color of the tree Homeowners used white light cords to hide in the silvery grey tree.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Manchester, N.H.—Carpet One Floor & Home staff and volunteers from the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers’ Building for America’s Bravest program gathered in two states on Nov. 11, to welcome two American heroes into their newly designed smart homes. First Floors Carpet One Floor & Home of Dallas and Rochester Flooring Kitchen & Bath Carpet One Floor & Home of Rochester, N.Y., […].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

You’ve probably got the basics down on how to dress up your porch , decorate your Christmas tree and set your table for the holidays. If you live in a two-story home or loft, decorating your stairs for Christmas should also be on your list. It’s easier than you think and makes a huge impact. We’ve got 25 decorating ideas featuring creative Christmas decorations for stairs to bling out your banister this holiday season.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Bethany, Conn.—With the help of designer and host Tamara Day of “Bargain Mansions,” deteriorated estates in the Kansas City area are returning to their former glory, but with all the modern conveniences expected by today’s homeowner. Premiering its second season this fall on DIY Network, “Bargain Mansions” utilized products from Laticrete throughout the entire season. […].

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The World Refractories Association (WRA) recently met at its Extraordinary General Assembly and Conference on Innovation in Beijing, China.

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