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Trans-Hitos 2020 Widens the Identity of Ceramics

Tile of Spain USA

I·den·ti·ty /???den(t)?d?/ (noun) – the distinguishing character or personality of an individual, community, or object. The Trans-Hitos Exhibition of Ceramics for Architecture celebrated its 15th anniversary at CEVISAMA , the International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings, in a series of three impressive projects entitled “IDENTITY”. “IDENTITY” reflects on the use of ceramic tile as a material for global use in architecture since the XVIII century.

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Playlist of the Week – Man Cave & Bar Designs

Architectural Ceramics

Week of February 24th, 2020. The idea of the man cave boils down to a private retreat with a masculine flair. We can’t think of many things more manly than an ole’ fashioned cowboy! We found a great country playlist to match your man cave vibe. Just sit back, put your feet up and enjoy our man cave & bar design playlist. Man Cave & Bar Designs Playlist.

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Slate Tile, Another Warning, Not For A Shower!

How to Floor Tile

We like the appeal of warm Natural Stone and Slate offers an earthy look but it's days are numbered in your shower. There are a number of Natural Stone products you see installed in shower design centers all over made from Marble, Travertine and yes, Slate. My advice and I know a lot of design centers will hate me for this but, "don't do it". Marble, Travetrine and Slate are porous even if polished and will absorb water.

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Aging in place: Renovating with independence in mind

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Getty Images/Mint Images RF. Most Americans settle in a home, envisioning a permanent life refuge. Achieving this vision of aging in place, though, means preparing the home now to anticipate future needs. Doing so successfully can allow older adults to remain independent, autonomous and in charge of their home security as they age. As many as 94% of today’s older adults (defined as ages 65+) wish to stay in their own homes as long as possible.

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Texture, Layout, and Zellige

Diary of a Tile Addict

Taking a break from traditional layouts, adding texture, and enjoying the hand-made chic of zellige tiles were all identified as being hot trends in 2020. At Cevisama it wasn’t hard to see them coming into affect. Harlem from Natucer. Standard formats still maintained prevalence, and it’s now a common site for them to be presented in a vertical or stack layout.

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Freelancing with a disability: Designing an accessible work from home space

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

GettyImages. Disability can happen to anyone at any time. Sometimes people have a chronic medical condition from childhood, or one that comes on in middle- or late-age. Others might have a disability due to an accident or illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability.

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Breathtaking Spring Dining Table Centerpieces

Trendir Magazine

So, if you live anywhere in the east you know it’s been ridiculously cold; however, somehow someway the Mr. Groundhog stated Spring will be entering early. With that in mind, paired with crossed fingers we wanted to bring you an article on Spring dining table centerpieces. Not because we are extremely excited about warmer weather, but because we want you to be prepared for one of the best seasons to decorate for.

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Mohawk listed in Training’s Top 125 for 14th year

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.— Training magazine has once again identified Mohawk as one of the flooring industry’s top learning and development organizations. Mohawk ranked 38 th on the publication’s 2020 Top 125 list, the 14 th consecutive year the company has earned a spot on the list and the 12 th time it has ranked as the top flooring manufacturer on the list.

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Eduardo Martinez awarded Bruce Newbrough Memorial Scholarship

Floor Covering News

Aliquippa, Pa.—Eduardo Martinez has received the Bruce Newbrough Memorial Certified Installation Manager Program (CIM) Scholarship. Martinez is a project manager with Martinez Carpet Installations. The scholarship is provided in partnership with FCICA and ARDEX Americas. “I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t near my dad working with floors,” Martinez said.

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