Wed.May 29, 2019

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Reasons Why Architects Choose Handmade Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Luxury, uniqueness, and vibrancy are all things architects seek out when planning a home’s design. What could encompass all of these besides handmade cement tiles? The word ‘handmade’ by itself evokes a sense of luxury, and each tile having undergone a specific process to end up a beautiful piece on its own allows the designer to truly represent his or her vision without sacrificing that luxury.

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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

When designing for a tile project, there are more factors than just color and style to keep in mind. Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Take a look at the tile materials below to see which best fits your needs. Stone. Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes.

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Arquitectos usan mosaicos y azulejos artesanales en sus proyectos.

Granada Tile

Decoración de baño con pisos, duchas y paredes cubiertas de azulejos de cemento Fez de Granada Tile Latin América. Decoraciones lujosas de casas, diseños interiores únicos y construcción de proyectos con rica arquitectura son las cosas que los arquitectos buscan al momento de crear los dibujos arquitectónicos (planos) de una casa o diseñar alguna empresa.

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CTEF hires Cronin as industry liaison, promotions director

Floor Covering News

Pendleton, S.C.—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has brought on Heidi Cronin, previously president of The Cronin Company, as industry liaison and promotions director. “We are pleased to welcome Heidi to CTEF in this newly created position,” said Bart Bettiga executive director of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and member of the CTEF board […].

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Kyocera to Acquire Friatec Advanced Ceramic Business

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Kyocera Corp. recently announced that its Germany-based European headquarters, Kyocera Fineceramics GmbH, will acquire the advanced ceramics business operations of Friatec GmbH through a newly established subsidiary.

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Anatolia Tile + Stone unveils new U.S. distribution center

Floor Covering News

Toronto, Canada—Anatolia Tile & Stone has announced the opening of its first distribution center in the United States. Strategically located in Savannah, Ga., the new distribution center will serve as the main shipping hub for domestic customers and primary receiving point for product from overseas. Located near the port of Savannah, this new facility is […].

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Home-related Father’s Day Gift Ideas — from the San Diego Union-Tribune

JG Kitchens

Father’s Day is just a few short weeks away. If you’re looking for a great gift for Dad that isn’t a tie or golf balls, here are some home-related ideas from my latest piece for the San Diego Union-Tribune ! Some are premium, as you’ll note, but they can inspire other ideas that are within you budget. Give Dad the pleasure of Italian coffee treats at home!

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How To Arrange Your Furniture To Make Any Room Feel Grander

Trendir Magazine

If you have a smaller space in your home, then you know how difficult it can be at times. While we happen to love the idea of a cozy space that isn’t as big, having a smaller area can be overwhelming, particularly when you have a specific decorating style in mind. The key is knowing how to rearrange your furniture to make the biggest impact, regardless of what decorative pieces you use.

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Satisfy Your Summer Wanderlust with the New H&M Summer Stories Line

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. H&M took our love of boho chic next-level for summer with their latest summer home collection. Called H&M Summer Stories , the campaign was shot in a riad in Marrakech, Morocco. The pieces are the perfect mix of tropical patterns, modern yet exotic textures and vibrant, on-trend colors.

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Keeping Your Home Free of Water Damage: 4 Ways to Do it Right

Kitchen and Residential Design

Part of being a homeowner is doing regular maintenance to make sure your property stays in great condition. Here are some ways to make sure your house stays water damage-free. Homeownership comes with several responsibilities — one of which is maintenance. One of the best ways to prevent costly repairs at home, especially those related to water damage, is by doing proper maintenance as often as needed.

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Bill Freeman to retire from RFCI

Floor Covering News

LaGrange, Ga.—Bill Freeman, who has worked as a consultant to the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) for the past 19 years, following a 35-year career at Armstrong, recently announced his retirement effective the end of 2019. “Bill Freeman’s leadership skills and knowledge of the resilient flooring industry earned Bill the highest level of respect throughout […].

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Using 3D Technology in Construction Reduces Costs and Wastes, Ensures Faster Production

The A to Z of Building

Building Safety Month ends by week 5. Its focus is on how technological developments lead to safer and more resilient homes. The theme “Innovations in Safety” of this week analyzes.

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Mercier, JJ Haines expand partnership

Floor Covering News

Montmagny, Que?bec—Mercier Wood Flooring is expanding its partnership with JJ Haines & Co., to ensure distribution of its residential and commercial product lines in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia. “We could not be happier about expanding our relationship with JJ Haines,” said Wade Bondrowski, director of sales, […].