July, 2020

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CALL FOR ENTRIES: TILE OF SPAIN AWARDS 2020

Tile of Spain USA

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) announces the call for entry for the annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture, Interior Design and Final Degree Project. Sponsored by Endesa, and the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX), the Tile of Spain Awards have forged a prestigious reputation, promoting the use of Spanish ceramic tiles in architecture and interior design projects worldwide.

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Blending of Materials

As The Tile Turns

A variety of bold colors and patterns promise to bring a new sense of artistry to tile design in 2020. We're loving these vibrant new looks, but are especially enthusiastic about the unique blends of materials currently featured in the industry's top collections.

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Week of July 27th, 2020 – American Designers

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. As we close out July and welcome the familiar feel of August, it’s important to reflect on the Summer and appreciate all that accompanies these hot and humid days. As Summer dwindles on, let’s take a moment to honor our favorite designers hailing from the United States! Featuring some names and trends on the forefront of modern American design, as well as some unexpected ways to cut down your new commute time to the home-office, truly a new-age America

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How to Find the Perfect Cement Tile Pattern in Black and White for Your New Home

Granada Tile

Whether you’re doing a quick refacing of your kitchen, doing a whole-home remodeling job, or building a new home from the ground up, you need the perfect color pattern and palette to suit your personality and aesthetic. Unlike vinyl or ceramic tiles, cement tiles present a timeless, sturdy, and low-maintenance solution to your project. Learn about the Granada Tile difference, why our cement tiles are perfect for your home, and how they can stand out in any location.

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LIVE: Connect 2020 Day 4

Floor Covering News

Daltile, Mannington and Karndean spice up presentations. By Ken Ryan. As part of Connect 2020 , executives representing more than a dozen flooring companies get their turn to pitch Alliance Flooring retailers on new products and special pricing. This virtual buying and networking event—like the in-person Alliance conferences—share some things in common: informative and fun.

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Mesmerizing outdoor kitchen ideas to Inspire your next big renovation

Trendir Magazine

The hotter it gets, the more time we want to spend outside. Whether that is swimming in a pool, sitting and enjoying the summer heat, or simply being outside, there’s something about summer that just feels oh so right. With that being said, who doesn’t love cooking outside? Something about a grilled anything, just tastes better. Keeping that in mind, here are mesmerizing outdoor kitchens that are too good to be true, yet being an abundance of inspiration to anyone looking to get a little creativ

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Designing with Ceramic Wood

Tile of Spain USA

Nature is a never-ending source of creativity, inspiring a timeless trend that is constantly evolving. Interior design and decor are forever seeking new formulae for reinterpreting designs based on natural materials that are suited to spaces of all kinds and styles. Ceramic is very much a part of this practice. The manufacturing processes and quality materials used mean that they can be made in a multitude of geometric shapes and to replicate endless types of stone and wood.

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Playlist of the Week – USA

Architectural Ceramics

Week of June 29th, 2020. As the month of July approaches, the time for Summer fun and festivities arrives as well! This 4th of July season will bring new challenges in the post-COVID-19 new normal, including socially distant fireworks, virtual cheers and many more innovations that have kept us sane during these recent trying months. As the way of life slowly adapts and adjust to the “new world”, one thing remains the same: American Music.

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Floor Cement Tiles: How to Express Your Creativity With Our Andalucia Collection

Granada Tile

If you’re looking for the best option for flooring in your home remodeling or new home design project, it’s hard to beat cement tiles. These sturdy, low-maintenance options for flooring come in a wide range of styles and patterns and can suit just about any design scheme you like. Learn how our Andalucia Collection of cement tiles will help your kitchen, bathroom, entryway, or other area stand out and be the talk of all your visitors.

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Ceramics of Italy rolls out new digital initiative to combat COVID-19 restrictions

Floor Covering News

Ceramics of Italy has unveiled a new initiative titled “Two Minutes With…” designed to present Italian ceramic companies’ latest new products. Aimed at enhancing the visibility of the Italian ceramic industry, the initiative consists of a series of two-minute promotional videos in Italian with English subtitles in which company ambassadors illustrate a recent collection using images of products and mockups.

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Post-Pandemic Dream Kitchen Guide

Why Tile

“Home” has taken on new meaning in 2020. Once a place to rest and recharge after work, school, and socializing, our homes are now makeshift offices, classrooms, gyms, studios—you name it. Kitchen-First Philosophy Sheltering in place and social distancing means spending more time in our homes in general, so why focus on the kitchen specifically?… The post Post-Pandemic Dream Kitchen Guide appeared first on Why Tile.

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Designing with Color: Chromatic Trends Inspired by Ceramic Tile

Tile of Spain USA

Thanks to their versatility in finish, format, shape and size, ceramic tiles offer an unlimited number of design solutions for residential and commercial spaces with which we can explore. However, when it comes to defining the style and personality of a space, it is color that becomes the key decorative element. The diversity of colors and chromatic scales that can be found in the collections from Spanish manufacturers allows almost any color scheme to become a reality. .

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2020 White Box Challenge

As The Tile Turns

The annual White Box Challenge highlights the present genius and the future possibilities in design. This year, however, we also looked to the past for inspiration with an 80s theme that delivered plenty of flair.

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Playlist of the Week – American Made

Architectural Ceramics

Week of July 27th, 2020. Embrace the familiar feel of saltwater air on your face as you’re finally at the beach after a long year of being stuck inside. Take a moment to relax and reflect on everything that challenged you, made you stronger, and taught you how tough you are. Whatever the rest of 2020 brings our way, it’s up to us to see the positives in every situation and ask ourselves “how can I use this as a learning experience?

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Timeless Tile Installations That Delight the Senses

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

You've probably noticed that this blog focuses heavily on proper tile installation methods and techniques. At the same time, all of us involved in the CTEF Mission intensely admire timeless tile installations that truly delight the senses. We abhor tile installation failures and encourage every opportunity to celebrate greatness in design and execution.

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Tile of Spain Awards call for entries

Floor Covering News

The 2019 winner in the interior design category was the project “Waiting room within the platforms of a bus station in Villanueva de la Serena (Badajoz)” by José María Sánchez García. The nineteenth edition of the Tile of Spain Awards in Architecture, Interior Design and Final Degree Project is kicking off with a call for entries. Entries may be submitted from now until October 23, 2020.

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The Bee and Blossom Inn Gets a Buzzing New Kitchen For The CSOL Designer Showhouse

Garden State Tile Blog

In Charleston, South Carolina, The Bee and Blossom Inn , historically known as the Fitch-Rivers House, was selected as the property for the 2020 Charleston Symphony Orchestra’s Designer Showhouse. The annual Showhouse, featuring dozens of Charleston’s most acclaimed interior designers, brings in thousands of visitors eager to discover what’s new, next, and trending in the world of interior design.

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Fractal Forms

Diary of a Tile Addict

A collaboration between architect Daniel Libeskind and Casalgrande Padana brings forward a celebration of fractal mathematics. Fractals are difficult to define concisely, but for the fractals in this case it can be said that there are structures within structures that allow for both the whole and parts of it to be seen as complete. Fractile. Fractile.

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Client Feature: Kimberly Timmons Interiors

As The Tile Turns

It's no secret that Colorado is home to some of the nation's most talented designers. These design thought leaders make our work at Decorative Materials that much more enjoyable. We especially love working with Kimberly Timmons Interiors (KTI) ? an acclaimed design studio based in the heart of Denver. A featured member of the Colorado Homes & Lifestyles 2019 Circle of Excellence , Kimberly has an eye to cater to diverse aesthetics.

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Week of July 13th, 2020 – Environmentally Conscious Design Trends

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. As the heat of summer dials up, so does the air-conditioning bill. We’re always looking for fun and creative ways to make a design statement, and what better way to show off a new trend than by having it be environmentally friendly and eco-conscious! There are lots of ways to show support for the Earth while still having an elevated sense of style, from something as simple as using recycled materials to designing 100% self-sufficient homes.

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Wood Look Tiles for the Long Haul

Giotile

Who doesn’t love the look of a beautiful hardwood floor? Whether it’s a rugged, reclaimed wood or a showstopping, exquisite rare hardwood, wood floors are undeniably attractive and desirable in many applications. But is real wood flooring what you really want for a demanding commercial environment that has to stand up to hundreds, if … The post Wood Look Tiles for the Long Haul appeared first on Gio Tile.

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DW Sanders Tile & Stone pledges COVID-19 relief to CTEF

Floor Covering News

Woody Sanders. Marietta, Ga.—Woody Sanders, president of D.W. Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting, has pledged to donate $1,000 per month going forward to help The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. CTEF operates solely on industry sponsorship , donations and registration fees associated with tile installation certification events for the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) and Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) programs.

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The Bee and Blossom Inn Gets a Buzzing New Kitchen For The CSOL Designer Showhouse

Garden State Tile Blog

In Charleston, South Carolina, The Bee and Blossom Inn , historically known as the Fitch-Rivers House, was selected as the property for the 2020 Charleston Symphony Orchestra’s Designer Showhouse. The annual Showhouse, featuring dozens of Charleston’s most acclaimed interior designers, brings in thousands of visitors eager to discover what’s new, next, and trending in the world of interior design.

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Get Outside With Our Guide to Outdoor Tile

Why Tile

The post Get Outside With Our Guide to Outdoor Tile appeared first on Why Tile.

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Ceramic Crop Circles

Diary of a Tile Addict

A company nestled in California’s endless farmlands continues a family tradition that has been alive since the 1920s. Founded in 1986 by Paul Burns, the ever fascinating and necessary material – clay – offers surprise and inspiration for Fireclay Tile. With a commitment to the implementation of sustainable manufacturing practices, using recycled materials, and employee welfare, Fireclay Tile is a company full of soul.

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Week of July 20th, 2020 – Baseball & Americana

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. With the rise of our “new normal”, some things we remember may take on an unfamiliar spin. We might be explaining to our kids one day what the legend of a “buffet” was. But if there’s one thing people are adamant about continuing (with the proper precautions and safety measures of course), it’s professional sports. Considered America’s Pastime, baseball has been a staple of American history and entertainment since its widely debated introduction in 1846.

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Six Steps for Mixing Mortars and Grouts

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Would you agree that mortars and grouts matter to a successful tile installation project? And that you need them to be properly mixed?

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LIVE: Connect 2020 Day 2

Floor Covering News

COREtec takes the floor with new offerings. By Ken Ryan. Piet Dossche, president of USFloors, briefly wore a mask in addressing Alliance Flooring dealers during Connect 2020. USFloors and Alliance Flooring have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship ever since the COREtec brand was launched in 2013 and soon fueled the explosive growth of WPC/SPC segment.

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Timeless to Timeworn: 4 New Stone-Look Collections Made In The USA

Garden State Tile Blog

Garden State Tile has introduced 4 new Made In The USA collections, ranging from sophisticated marble-looks to concrete inspired selections with a twist. Timeworn. The Timeworn Collection mixes the two most decorative and rich graphic materials into one stunning collection. The marked veins of marbles are combined with the bold appearance of soapstone, creating a unique look that provides every installation with a modern, yet urban touch.

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Artisan Planter Box Auction

Why Tile

The post Artisan Planter Box Auction appeared first on Why Tile.

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Copying Catalan Ceramics

Diary of a Tile Addict

We have extensively covered the work of counterfeit ceramacist Diogo Machado – aka Add Fuel – but have recently discovered another artist with a similar take on tiles. Catalan visual artist Javier de Riba creates tiled flooring with stencils and spray paints. Karratuak/Oreneta/Bungalow (Barcelona/Tarragona). Conlloga (CastellĂł, PaĂ­s ValenciĂ ).

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Playlist of the Week: National Parks Design

Architectural Ceramics

Week of July 6th, 2020. The post-Fourth of July dog days of Summer are right around the corner, and what better way to beat the Summer lull by taking the family on that National Parks Road Trip you’ve always had in mind! Whether it be Googling the closest local park out of the 419 National Parks, or taking that big trip to Yellowstone in the rented RV, be sure you’re equipped with plenty of road games and our favorite tracks for creating that National Parks trip the one of your dream

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Rubble Tile’s Newest Stone-Look Porcelain Collections, Tudor Stone & Kensington

Rubble Tile

Stone-look porcelain has come a long way. With today’s technology, it’s possible to use porcelain tile in place of natural stone tile without sacrificing beauty, elegance, or even luxury. Designers and homeowners choose porcelain over stone for a number of reasons, but the most compelling.

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Ceramic: Ties to fashion, interiors inspire tile design

Floor Covering News

By Megan Salzano. Fashion and home trends have long inspired tile design. In fact, tile’s ties to these industries can be traced back centuries while also seen represented on the hottest runways and inside the trendiest homes of today. It’s a love affair that has not waned and is projected to live into the future indefinitely. As such, today’s tile makers often keep a close watch on evolving fashion and interior designs in order to develop coordinating collections that reflect those changing inc

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How to order a Realstone sample

Realstone

Due to the organic nature of natural stone it is always a good idea to order a sample or even a few of the product of your choice. Stone color, veining and inclusions vary from piece to piece, also the product can look quite different in real life than from a catalog or website photo due to lighting and other color sources in your space. Ordering a sample on our website is quite easy.

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Handcrafted Zellige Tile Collection Celebrates Authentic Moroccan Artistry

Cement Style

Get this look by combining Glazed Evergreen & Oyster Shell Bejmat Tile. Gulf Shores, AL (July 17, 2020) ― The new Zellige tile collection from Villa Lagoon Tile brings a rustic charm to residential and hospitality projects. Unlike machined tile, these exquisite Zellige and Bejmat tiles are crafted entirely by hand in a time-honored method of tile-making designed to celebrate the natural beauty of the clay.

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Dealing With Ramps and Level Changes on Tile Jobsites

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Have you had to deal with ramps and level changes on your tile jobsite? How have you addressed them?

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