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At The Core of Ceramics

Tile of Spain USA

The architecture and design world is witnessing a resurgence of the fundamental nature of ceramics. We’re once again taking a closer look at what lies at the heart of the material and underscores its intrinsic properties including the many different formats, relief décor, high gloss finishes, glazes, the infinite number of colors offered, etc.

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The Freshome Guide to Renovating an Older Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Character often comes with the cumbersome side effect of careful renovations. Make sure to account for this important step to keep the character in your home. Source: Don Duffy Architecture. Historic homes are full of character, but sometimes they also need repairs and renovations. We may not all have an HGTV budget to work with, but there are multiple ways to brighten and update an older home.

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15 Tile Installation Resolutions for 2019

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

It's a brand-new year and an ideal time to make tile installation resolutions for 2019. If you're already in the know, consider these a refresher. And, if you're new to the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation and the Certified Tile Installer Program , then consider this your introduction to a bold, new standards-based, methodical approach to installing ceramic tile.

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CFL introduces new engineered stone flooring

Floor Covering News

Jiaxing, China—CFL Flooring has launched Tenacity, a new waterproof engineered stone product that will be on display at Domotex and Surfaces 2019. Tenacity features the advantages of a newly developed rigid mineral stone core. It is waterproof, rigid, stable and wear resistant. Tenacity can be seamlessly installed over large surfaces (up to 10,000 square feet) […].

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How to Create a Home that Helps You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Last year, Stastisa revealed the most common New Year’s resolutions – and they probably won’t surprise you. The top five were: eat healthier, get more exercise, save money, focus on self-care and read more. If you’re setting your own resolutions for 2019, some of those might resonate with you. But this list can also be discouraging.

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Modern Cabinet Ideas Every Minimalist Will Love

Trendir Magazine

Cabinetry has always been a part of kitchen décor so much so that they have become a staple for multiple years. However, even the staples of a room need an upgrade once in a while, which is where modern cabinets come into play. Modern cabinets are quintessential in the modern kitchens because they allow you to cover what you need and display what you want without creating a “cluttered or overbearing” appeal.

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Door Trends: From Ultra Stylish to Super Secretive

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Doors provide privacy, protection and separation, and they can be stylish while providing these functions. A cool door can be a design statement and a conversation starter. Or it can be the entrance to a hidden passage or room. Below are several door trends, along with some practical information on materials and costs. Exterior Doors. This is a standard timber/MDF external door coated with a metal finish.

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Corning Glass Featured in CES Award-Winning Dell Monitor

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Corning Inc. recently announced that its Corning Iris™ Glass light-guide plate is featured in the CES Innovation Award-winning Dell 27 USB-C Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DC).

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Karndean Designflooring invites dealers to see flooring differently

Floor Covering News

Export, Pa.—Karndean Designflooring invites retail store owners and associates, commercial designers and architects, and flooring installers to visit booth# 4507 at The International Surface Event in Las Vegas to “See Flooring Differently.” The manufacturer will launch 45 new products at the show, with new designs available across glue down, loose lay and rigid core constructions. […].

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Apple’s Share of the Smartwatch Market Drops below 45% in the Second Half of 2018

Ceramic Industry Magazine

While the overall smartwatch market is experiencing steady growth, Apple’s hold on share continues to slip.

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