February, 2015

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2015 Kitchen and Bathroom Design Trends

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'Every year brings along exciting new design trends and, with so much time being spent in the kitchen, they are one of the best rooms to update with some new features, whether large or small. Let’s look at four kitchen design trends that are going to be big in 2015. One of the kitchen trends this year will be to add more color and liveliness with cheerful backsplashes, lighting and appliances.

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Exploring Spain and Spanish Tile: Cevisama 2015

Tile of Spain USA

'Tile of Spain recently took a group of architects, designers and journalists to Spain to explore Spanish heritage, learn more about the history of Spanish ceramic and get an up close and personal look at the newest innovations from Spanish tile manufacturers on exhibit at CEVISAMA 2015. Participants included the architect and designer winners of the 2015 Passport to Creativity contest.

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Pietra Romana from Florim

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Pietra Romana is a travertine-style developed to be an appealing combination of softness and refined shapes. This collection was born to give every space the look of classic Roman stone. Its bright surface and its incredible size allow you to design every application with timeless elegance. Kate-Lo Tile & Stone is pleased to announce the addition of this wonderful Florim USA series to our stock program.

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Geometric Tiles Create Style on any Budget

Tile Talk

'By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Geometric tiles in classic shapes, such as chevron, hexagon, stripes, honeycomb or octagon, are a great way to add style to your home''s wall or floors. More intricate patterns reproduced on a single tile will always be more expensive than plain tiles. Here''s are a few tips to create style and accommodate just about any budget.

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Tile Excellence - Untitled Article

Tile Excellence

'Choosing Subway Tiles for Kitchen Backsplash: Glass or Ceramic? Author: My Tile Gal Subway tile backsplash is just one of the solutions to make the kitchen area look superb and according to your desires. If you are looking to build an incredible choice, sensible, and also beneficial, subway tile backsplash for kitchen is a great choice backsplash subway.

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Are Travertine Tiles Right For You?

The London Tile Co.

'Natural stone tiles are often seen as a luxurious choice for flooring in the home, and travertine is no exception. Travertine is a type of limestone that’s formed by mineral rich hot springs, and has been used as a building material for thousands of years – the Colosseum in Rome is made primarily of travertine. One of the best things about travertine flooring is that it can last for decades, and if properly maintained it will continue to look fantastic throughout its life.

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Statements Tile and Stone Announces the Retirement of Steve Calkins Founder of Statements Tile Retires After More than Four Decades in the Industry

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'Statements Tile and Stone announces the retirement of Steve Calkins, its founder, original president and CEO. Calkins spent his entire career—over forty years—in the tile and floorcovering business. From 1972 to 1995, Calkins led Uniq Distributing, a family-owned distribution company with locations in Seattle, Spokane, Portland and Honolulu. Steve Calkins founded Statements Tile and Stone in 1997 and quickly grew the company into one of the preeminent tile and stone distribution companies in th

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Urban Wood by Florim

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'With high definition graphics and refined sophistication, Urban Wood is a color body porcelain tile that replicates the look of beautifully crafted hardwood flooring. Super durable, yet with easy maintenance makes this series an instant classic for both residential and commercial applications. Kate-Lo Tile & Stone is pleased to announce that we are stocking this material in 6″x36″ planks.

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Vintage Tile Tour, Continued

Tile Talk

'By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. As we conclude our tour of the Original Los Angeles Spec House, I''ll pick up where we left off from last week''s post. First, a little background information! If you love tile, then you can''t miss this rare opportunity to tour a house with tiles installed in nearly every room, including some Royal Delft cloisonné decorative tiles.

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Ceraspaña 34 Magazine now available from Tile of Spain

Tile of Spain USA

'Find the beauty and balance in imperfection with Ceraspaña 34 , the newest edition of the magazine published ASCER, the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association. This issue of the interactive online magazine in includes: Balance in imperfection – a review of how technology and innovation are creating unique collections where no two tiles are the same.

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Ciao Tile

'hexagons are a classic, a no-brainer. and an updated version of a classic? even better. 1: status celadon | 2: c+m aurora | 3: f+b pigeon | 4: schoolhouse hardware | 5: jewels calacatta reale | 6: terrazzo bianco.

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Florida Tile complements Maltese porcelain floor tile with ceramic for walls

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'LEXINGTON, KY – Florida Tile has “turned another corner” with the introduction of MalteseDP ceramic wall tile. The wall tile complements last year’s introduction of MalteseDP Digital Porcelain floor tile, its popularity based on the ability to differentiate from traditional limestone looks via the use of contemporary colors. According to Marketing Director Sean Cilona, “Through the use of Florida Tile’s proprietary DP-Digital Printing, the entire MalteseDP line presents a superior natural

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How To Seal Crackle Glaze Tiles When Using Dark Grout

The London Tile Co.

'Crackle Glaze tiles look great in kitchens and bathrooms, but that antique look we all love can also cause problems when grouting, as the cracks in the glaze allow moisture to be absorbed into the tiles which can cause stains. LTP Crackle Glaze Protector seals and protects the tiles, and they’ve produced the above handy video to help you keep your crazed tiles looking perfect.

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Galaxy from Florim USA

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Kate-Lo Tile & Stone is pleased to introduce our new relationship with Florim USA. Florim USA is domestic factory that has Italian style and quality tiles. As an industry leader, their lines are rarely surpassed in quality or style and are excellent for commercial and residential installations. To kick off our new relationship, we are excited to announce the addition of Galaxy.

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Puerto Rican Cement Tile

Cement Style

'Villa Lagoon Tile can recreate antique Puerto Rican cement tiles and deliver to your door. Just send us a photo or browse our existing tile patterns and request a quote. We have supplied our colorful cement tiles for residences and restaurants in Puerto Rica. Traditional floor designs made of cement tiles, “ Losa criolla ”(creole tile) or “ losa isleño ” (island tile), as they are called in Puerto Rico, are frequently laid out like a carpet or rug with a coordinating border just as an Oriental

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Around the Store

Heath Ceramics

'Come get some honey for your honey. Clockwise from top left: Eat: The Little Book of Fast Food by Nigel Slater / Big Dipper Wax Works taper candles / Heath tile in Stone Gold, Cedar, New Mango, and Soft Yellow / Massey Honey / Skinny laMinx tea towel / Ed Wohl cutting board / PapaLlama greeting card / Studio Prepa glass bowl.

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Master Bath Remodel by DGR Interior Designs

DGR Interior Designs

'I am so excited to share my newest project, a master bath remodel. This master bathroom had a nice size shower, but the built in Jacuzzi tub was too difficult to climb into and my client did not like the entrance to the master closet in the bathroom. There was also a door next to the water closet that entered to a guest bedroom! See the whole progression here with the before and after images.

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American Olean's New Color Appeal Glass

ISC Surfaces

'Willow Brook Blend 1x1 Mosaic and Plaza Taupe 4x12 Sea Cliff Blend in Glass & Natural Stone 3 x Random Mosaic Color Appeal revisits glass with updated colors, fresh sizes, and on-trend stone and glass blends. Colors : 27 solid colors, 8 glass blends, 6 glass and natural stone blends Glass Field Tile : 4x12, 2x8, 3x6 Mosaics : 1x1 Glass, Glass Random Interlocking, 3 x Random Glass & Stone, 5/8 x Random Glass & Stone Other Features: Pre-Consumer Recycled Materials, Exterior Product, G

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The London Tile Co. Featured In House Beautiful Magazine

The London Tile Co.

'If you’ve picked up your copy of House Beautiful magazine this month you might have spotted our red Bevel Brick metro tiles or blue Vibrants large format tiles in the Choose The Best – Deco Update section (page 19 of the March 2015 issue). These ranges feature bold colours and add a splash of colour to kitchen walls.

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Portland from Olympia

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Portland is a rectified porcelain replica of a smoky concrete in natural earth tone colors that is perfect in contemporary settings. It is stocked in our Plymouth warehouse in 12″ x24″ size format in four colors including Hood, Helen, Lassen and Tabouri. Field tile in 32″ x 32″ and unique 24″ x24″ decors that resemble aged prints and antique wallpaper are available special order from Olympia, 2 – 3 weeks.

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GIO Product Picks: Well-Designed Building Products and Accessories for Architects and Designers

Giotile

'Here at GIO, it is our goal to help you take your commercial designs not just from good to great—but from great to extraordinary. And while our role in the design process is to bring you on-trend, sophisticated tile and stone products, along with the full service and quality support your projects deserve, we understand and respect that specifying surfacing solutions is but one component of your multifaceted designs.

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Current inspiration board: bright blues, mellow blues, deep.

Heath Ceramics

'Current inspiration board: bright blues, mellow blues, deep blues, all of the blues. Check out more here. Photo credits: Images 1 & 6: Heath Ceramics Image 2: Opal Blue kitchen by Howells Architecture + Design, photo courtesy Anna M Campbell Photography Image 3: Dimensional Diamond in Tropics Blue, design by Design Vidal, photo courtesy Marcia Prentice Image 4: Kokoris residence by Jensen Architects, photo courtesy Cesar Rubio Image 5: Sunset Celebration House 2014, photo courtesy Thomas J.

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Modern ceramic plank tiles

Rubble Tile

'Mosa Beige and Brown – neutral plank tiles with a modern edge Designed by Shea Architects, the new Byerly’s store on 71st and France in Edina has the atmosphere of a traditional neighborhood market. By using a variety of complimentary materials to differentiate spaces and departments within the store, Shea created a harmonious space combining modern and timeless elements. […].

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Yumi and Hatano Studio: The Yoga of Color and Design

Making Tile Modern

'Yumi kagamihara. Yumi Kagamihara is a designer and yoga practitioner who integrates color, design with intention, artistry and focus. At Modwalls , we believe that color and form merges well with function in an aspirational approach to living, so we were excited to talk with her about her approach to design and living well with color. How did you come to Interior Design?

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Soaking Tubs in Natural Stone by Stone Forest

Trendir Magazine

'Oh how we love Eau! Carved by hand from a single block of Carrara marble, this deep basin Stone Forest soaking tub is also available in Luna Bianca marble. Either way the full submersion aspect of the deep basin offers a traditional style of soaking in a completely contemporary form.

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Iki by Leonardo

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'The word “Iki” comes from the Japanese concept for chic, fashionable, stylish but also considerate, thoughtful and gallant. We think this is perfect way to describe this ultra stylish yet elegant porcelain tile. Iki is a stunning eight color minimalist line that is best described as a modern concrete-look with silky linear striations. Perfect for residential or commercial spaces,Iki is available special order, 2 – 3 weeks.

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GIO Looks at Office Design: Nurturing the Ways Tech Employees Think, Work and Play

Giotile

'The Dreaded Cubicle Farm. Innovative and inspired workspace design is prized by tech companies of all sizes. Unlike most corporate offices, with their beige walls, florescent lighting and the dreaded cubical farm, tech companies want (and need) to be cool, offering their creative employees colorful and conducive workspaces, in addition to a laundry list of amenities ranging from arcades to micro-kitchens and kegerators.

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CEO Talk: F.A.C.T. Factory Advanced Certified Training

StonePeak Ceramics Blog

'Here at StonePeak, we’d like to think that the future is large. Yes, large as our Plane collection. The Plane collection is made with sizes up to 120×60 inches representing the future of the coverings industry. We like to say, “If you can choose, why use a small size tile when you can get a […]. CEO Talk F.A.C.T.

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Sustainable Wall and Floor Tiles

Rubble Tile

'Think green with sustainable wall and floor tiles Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Designs highlighting sustainable products are part of a growing trend in interior design toward “building globally.” Light weight and long-lasting, porcelain and ceramic are naturally earth-friendly materials. Many artisanal brands pride themselves on their environmental stewardship and traditional approach to tile design.

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Yumi and Hatano Studio: The Yoga of Color and Design

Making Tile Modern

'Yumi kagamihara. Yumi Kagamihara is a designer and yoga practitioner who integrates color, design with intention, artistry and focus. At Modwalls , we believe that color and form merges well with function in an aspirational approach to living, so we were excited to talk with her about her approach to design and living well with color. How did you come to Interior Design?

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Ingenious Built-in Beds Exhibited by Modern Redesign Project in Belgium

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Two adjacent bedrooms with a bathroom in between have been successfully converted into modern sleeping areas inspired by an alpine chalet in a project called MAT. The solution was brought about by VAN STAEYEN Interior Architects who used every inch of space possible by building out into the rooms to add storage and built-in beds: “ This chalet bulges outside in one room, and inside in the other room.

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Lamiera by Lafaenza

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Inspired by contemporary urban design, Lamiera takes the concept of sheet-metal that has been slightly aged by time. Both sleek and warm, Lamiera is a perfect complement to both residential and commercial spaces. Special order, 2 – 3 weeks. Sizes available include: 12×24 in a two color palette featuring Marrone and Grigio.

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Texture Plus Launches New Stacked Stone Dry Stack Select Wall Panels

The A to Z of Building

'Texture Plus®, the largest US manufacturer of high-impact textured faux wall panels, introduces a new exclusive Stacked Stone Dry Stack Select Collection. "Everyone does a double take when.

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New Projects Listed on the StonePeak Website!

StonePeak Ceramics Blog

'StonePeak has just put in several new projects to show off how beautiful our tile is! Now including projects of only one image, we were able to get many more projects up allowing our clients to see first hand how jobs all over the country turned out. On top of that, each projects is […].

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Marazzi Lounge14, San Savino, and TreverkChic

ISC Surfaces

'Marazzi''s newest porcelains feature linear, concrete and wood looks. Lounge14 Martini & Sidecar San Savino Pienza Lounge14 —Hints of subtle woven strands float atop satin-finished contemporary neutrals Colors : Cosmopolitan, Martini, Sidecar, Spritzer ColorBody Porcelain Field Tile (rectified) : 12x24, 9x36, 18x36 Trims & Accents : 2x2 Mosaic, 12x24 Strip Mosaic, 12x24 Rectified Decorative Inlay, Bullnose, Cove Base, Cove Base Out Angle Other Features : Made in the USA, Recycled Conten

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Meet MIA President, Dan Rea

StoneDimensions

'NOTE: In February 2015, Revista Rochas de Qualidade (Quality Rocks Magazine) – a leading stone trade magazine in Brazil – conducted an interview with MIA president Dan Rea. Here are excerpts from that interview. An Introduction to MIA president Dan Rea and the MIA. Revista Rochas de Qualidade (Quality Rocks Magazine) had the opportunity to spend a few minutes with Dan Rea, the 2015 president of the Marble Institute of America (MIA).

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Technological Ingenuity Defining New Shoebaloo Flagship Store in Amsterdam

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Dutch architecture firm MVSA Architects turned to HI-MACS® to develop one the new flagship store for Shoebaloo, a prestigious Dutch luxury shoe and accessories company. The historical center of Amsterdam is characterized by an interwoven structure of individual plots, which is why this Shoebaloo store has an open storefront on the first floor of the facade, flanked by two narrow Belgian bluestone piers that reinforce the individuality of the building.

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