October, 2020

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Kintsugi Art: Inspiring Tile Design

As The Tile Turns

Many of today’s loveliest ceramic tile designs draw on ancient concepts and artforms to deliver classic aesthetics. These styles can often be traced back to Japan, where design takes on a spiritual element while also highlighting the value of imperfection.

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Choose Ceramics for Safety

Tile of Spain USA

Never before had we been so aware of the importance of hygiene as during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new cleaning and disinfecting habits are undoubtedly here to stay and concepts such as ease of cleaning and hygiene will be prioritized when it comes to choosing materials. As the slogan for the ASCER and Confindustria Cerámica advertising campaign launched in early 2019 claims: ceramic is a safe choice.

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Instagram-Worthy Bedroom Ideas from Granada Tile

Granada Tile

Cement tiles are a wildly popular design option for floors, walls, and even fireplaces! They are sturdier than ceramic tiles because they are hand-poured, so it won’t fade or chip like hand-painted ceramic tiles. These tiles have an incredibly long life, are low maintenance, and can hold up to heavy use. Cement tiles have been used everywhere from Amsterdam to Istanbul, Los Angeles, and beyond, and some have held up for a century of use and more.

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Week of October 26th, 2020 –Halloween

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. It’s every dentist’s favorite time of year, filled with candy, cavities, and cobwebs – Halloween! This year’s Halloween might look a bit different than in previous years, and you should expect to see a lot more costumes involving crafty ways to showcase a mask. Whether it’s the Peanuts holidays special television series being sold exclusively to Apple TV, handing out candy from a longer, socially-distant range, or deciding entirely to skip the door-to-door candy h

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Torlys launches porcelain alternative, RigidTile Firm Premier

Floor Covering News

Torlys’ RigidTile in Modena. Toronto, Ontario—Torlys has launched RigidTile Firm Premier, a collection of SPC tile patterns in matte finishes with realistic painted grout lines. Designed as a perfect alternative to porcelain or stone tile, the latest addition to Torlys Rigid SPC program boasts five SKUs in patterns of marble, concrete and stone.

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Gauged Porcelain Tile: Our New Favorite Furniture

Why Tile

Gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs — porcelain tiles measuring as long as 15 feet, as wide as five feet, and as thin as 3.5 millimeters — are currently one of the trendiest surface coverings available, and we don’t just mean for flooring and walls. These big and beautiful tiles are also becoming a popular option for… The post Gauged Porcelain Tile: Our New Favorite Furniture appeared first on Why Tile.

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Rêve D’Orient: The Spirit of Wabi Sabi

As The Tile Turns

Mosaïque Surface never disappoints with its mixed-material mosaics. The high-end manufacturer has taken another step up with its latest offering: Rêve D’Orient. This remarkable collection demonstrates why Mosaïque Surface remains a leader in the mosaic world.

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Instagram-Worthy Bedroom Ideas from Granada Tiles

Granada Tile

Cement tiles are a wildly popular design option for floors, walls, and even fireplaces! They are sturdier than ceramic tiles because they are hand-poured, so it won’t fade or chip like hand-painted ceramic tiles. These tiles have an incredibly long life, are low maintenance, and can hold up to heavy use. Cement tiles have been used everywhere from Amsterdam to Istanbul, Los Angeles, and beyond, and some have held up for a century of use and more.

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Week of October 19th, 2020 – Art & Innovation

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. October 25 th marks National Art Day, an occasion to share some appreciation for the unsung heroes of design inspiration. Artistic expression can be traced back to caveman drawings and hieroglyphics and has come a long way since then. Though not all art is for expressing one’s deepest inner thoughts, it all can be dissected and broken down to understand the reasonings and inspirations behind every piece.

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Natural Stone Institute testing lab receives three distinctions

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute’s testing lab has received three noteworthy distinctions including those related to USACE Validation, ASSIMAGRA S.TONE Network and Fischer Fixings USA. USACE Validation. The Natural Stone Institute testing lab has received validation by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the ASTM C97 test method for absorption and bulk specific gravity of dimension stone.

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Introducing New Tempered Colors 2020

Realstone

Bewitching. The only way to describe our new Jade Tempered stone tiles. The rich, classic jewel green radiates depth and warmth for a look that is comfortable yet sophisticated. It will leave you spellbound. For more information and to purchase samples Visit the Jade page > A revolution in stone and tile. Realstone introduces natural stone tile tempered with the sleek polished look of glazed tile.

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Invested in Improving Our Communities

As The Tile Turns

It’s no secret that we’re passionate about tile and design at Decorative Materials, but these are just two of the many things that drive us. We’re also committed to giving back to the communities that have proven such a wonderful source of support and inspiration over the years. We emphasize corporate social responsibility — and we believe that, together, our staff and customers can make a real difference.

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Join Tile of Spain for a Live Virtual CEU Webinar

Tile of Spain USA

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Cement Tiles You Need to Create an Aesthetically Pleasing Kitchen

Granada Tile

Cement, or encaustic, tiles are a brilliant option for a kitchen redesign due to their sturdiness and colors that never fade. They are hand-poured and compressed, and the color pigments are poured into the tiles instead of being painted on. Cement tiles can handle heavy wear, even when used as flooring in a place with heavy traffic like your kitchen.

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Week of October 12th, 2020 – Kitchen Design Trends and Styles

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. October brings us Fall weather, darker dinner times, pumpkin carving, and plenty of candy. October 16 th marks “World Food Day” and what better way to celebrate than by diving into a Top 5 Design list all about kitchen designs and trends from past to present. Whether you’re an up-and-coming Gordon Ramsey protégé or leaning more towards the frozen pizza and ramen noodle diet, everyone can appreciate what having a gorgeous, functional, and stylish kitchen can do for

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Dog Showers You (and Your Pup) Will Love

Why Tile

Every dog owner knows the struggle of muddy paw prints after going for a walk or playing outside. Rinsing off Rover with a hose outdoors isn’t always possible because of location or climate. Wiping off Winnie with a rag is a short-term solution at best. Using your regular shower or sink generally gives you a… The post Dog Showers You (and Your Pup) Will Love appeared first on Why Tile.

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How about a little black magic to add drama to your space?

Realstone

Enjoy our Spotify Halloween Playlist while perusing some of these magical product pairings. 1.Our Pale Gold Tempered Tiles and mosaics are pure magic! Pair them with black like our Tempered Toro Leather , Midnight Sky Thinstone or Nero Honed Tiles to create a dramatic look. 2.Far from spooky, black or dark grey wall coverings provide a perfect blank slate for accent colors to pop or a dramatic pause in a busy space.

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WFCA releases new PPP loan guidance

Floor Covering News

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association has released the following new guidance on PPP loan forgiveness. “For businesses that received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan , they have ten months after the end of the covered period to apply to have the loan forgiven. The covered period starts when the loan is provided and ends either eight or 24 weeks later.

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Video Details Hands-on Certified Tile Installer (CTI) Test

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Have you seen this video by Sal DiBlasi about the hands-on Certified Tile Installer (CTI) test ? If you haven't and you're considering becoming certified, we encourage you to do so. We've even embedded it into this article.

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Be Bold in Black and White: Introducing the Chymia Collection

Garden State Tile Blog

Chymia by Mutina pushes the boundaries of ceramics with a new design-focused collection of porcelain stoneware. Composed of 12″x12″ rectified black & white tiles with 11 textures, Chymia evokes the alchemical process of the transformation of raw materials. This brand new interpretation of black and white, developed with the aim of making a break with traditional styles, restores strength and originality to ceramic as a material with unexpected outcomes.

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Playlist of the Week – Cooking with Fire

Architectural Ceramics

Week of October 12th, 2020. As Friday the 16 th officially brings us World Food Day, what better time to step in the kitchen and what better way to celebrate than by preparing a meal of your choosing while you sing and dance to some ultimate jams. Featuring some truly “hot” songs among some classics as well, we bring you our playlist perfect for creating masterpieces in the kitchen.

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Hot Kitchen Flooring Tile Trends

Why Tile

Last week we shared cool kitchen flooring tile ideas with you, and now we’re heating things up with hot kitchen flooring tile. What makes kitchen tile sizzle? We searched for tile in warm hues, as well as tile in patterns that evoke cozy, passionate, and playful feelings. All in all, you’re sure to find a… The post Hot Kitchen Flooring Tile Trends appeared first on Why Tile.

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5 Tips When Planning and Fitting Your Kitchen Design

Kitchen and Residential Design

Photo by Adam Winger on Unsplash The kitchen is often referred to as being the heart of the home and as such having a well designed kitchen that is both functional and in keeping with current trends is pretty important to most people. On average, we change our kitchens every 10 years so getting the design right is crucial unless you want to be stuck with a dysfunctional space for the next decade.

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FCICA to host virtual mid-year meeting

Floor Covering News

Glen Ellyn, Ill.—Flooring industry professionals, premier commercial flooring contractors, distributors, manufacturers and consultants will connect virtually at FCICA’s annual mid-year event, titled Connecting the Flooring Community. “We’re putting together an interesting educational and engaging program of informative how-tos, innovative product presentations, an industry leader keynote speaker and online get togethers,” said CJ Church, executive director.

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How To Protect Your Installation With a Tile Edge Profile

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Do you use an edge profile to protect your tile installation? It's particularly valuable when transitioning from tile to another flooring surface material. However, to work, the profile must be installed correctly. Let's explore.

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Tile Handmade In America with the InLine & Highline Collections

Rubble Tile

Pratt & Larson’s designers and artisans have been creating handmade ceramic tile in Oregon for almost 40 years. Quality, artistry and innovation have been the hallmarks of this well-respected tile line for decades. All three of those qualities are on display with two contemporary, design.

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Playlist of the Week – School House Rock

Architectural Ceramics

Week of October 5th, 2020. Music does so much – it moves us, speaks to us, motivates us. But it’s also a great tool for learning! In honor of this week’s World Teachers Day, we’ve hand-picked some tunes the not only rock, but might just teach you something! Listen on Spotify. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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Our Favorite Porcelain Furniture on Instagram

Why Tile

We recently explained why gauged porcelain is our new favorite material for furniture, and now we want to share some of our favorite porcelain furniture examples from Instagram. All of these examples showcase different designs and even types of furniture, but they have one thing in common: gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs. Intrigued? Read on. Gauged… The post Our Favorite Porcelain Furniture on Instagram appeared first on Why Tile.

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Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations Coquitlam

Kitchen and Residential Design

via Do you sometimes feel that your bathroom has lost the stylish touch and appeal that it used to have? Or that your kitchen lacks enough space for you to move around freely? The solution lies in a renovation. Things change over time hence the need to remodel according to your new needs. It doesn’t have to be expensive. Sometimes all you need is to rearrange and organize various items in a better way.

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Specialty dealers continue to defy the odds

Floor Covering News

By Ken Ryan. The overall economy may statistically be in recession, but floor covering retailers continue to flourish nonetheless—with several achieving records. The overall economy may statistically be in recession, but floor covering retailers continue to flourish nonetheless. What began as a sharp rebound in May following the COVID-19 lockdown in late March/early April has turned into a months-long winning streak for many flooring retailers—with several achieving records.

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Radio Stone Update -- October 14, 2020

Stone Update

KBIS Goes Online Only for 2021; Hard-Surface Imports Up Again.

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New Natural Tile Collections from Indonesia Feature Trending Shapes

Rubble Tile

Rubble Tile is thrilled to introduce our newest vendor, Zen Paradise. They are passionate about ensuring their products are natural, high quality, and ethically sourced from Indonesia and Southeast Asia. On the many islands where Zen Paradise’s materials are found, nature produces renewable and abundant.

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Playlist of the Week – Coffee Shop Vibes

Architectural Ceramics

Week of September 28th, 2020. National and International Coffee Days both happen this week! Whether you’re a fan of the pumpkin spice latte or you’re more of a chai tea fan – these relaxing songs from our Playlist of the Week are the perfect mix to sip to. Listen on Spotify. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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Is The Covid-19 Pandemic Reviving A Historic Residential Design Feature?

JG Kitchens

My latest piece looks at one outdoor feature that could become a part of many more home plans going forward. It's already popular in shared living spaces like nursing homes, college dormitories, apartment buildings and assisted living facilities, and dates back to ancient times. You can read it here. The post Is The Covid-19 Pandemic Reviving A Historic Residential Design Feature?

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7 Tips on How to Design an Eco-Friendly Kitchen

Kitchen and Residential Design

As the world is evolving with its latest inventions, the use of appliances and substances harmful to the Earth is also increasing. People should be advised to use eco-friendly items to reduce the Earth’s resources exploitation as much as possible. To save our planet, we can start by taking small steps and using recyclable and eco-friendly materials.

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Daltile launches its largest quartz slabs yet

Floor Covering News

Dallas, Texas—Daltile has launched two new marble designs, Patriotic Calacatta and Independence Calacatta, into the brand’s ONE Quartz Surfaces American Reserve, National Marble collection. These two new quartz products are Made in the USA with imported materials in Dal-Tile Corporation’s quartz plant in Dickson, Tenn., and are also the largest quartz slab products in the world, according to the company.

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Natural Stone Institute Testing Lab Noted

Stone Update

Facility gains recognition for stone, fixture analysis.