Architectural Ceramics
OCTOBER 20, 2015
October 2015 – BETTY SULLIVAN TALKS ABOUT CERSAIE: INTERNATIONAL TILE FAIR – Bologna, Italy – I love Italy, the food, the ability of the sharply dressed Italian (men primarily) to romance the their products and the ancient architecture. Cersaie held few surprises this year, but love was in the air for product. Love was in the air with spacious booths deliciously inspired in design.
How to Floor Tile
OCTOBER 31, 2015
I like to install niches because they offer aesthetic and functional opportunities. Most showers I remove include an ugly old steel frame thingy that hung over the shower nozzle to hold shampoo, soap, razor, radio, TV set, floss, conditioner, facial scrub, tooth brush, wash rag, shower cap, body wash, luffa, body brush, sponge, tooth paste, and I have forgotten other items people want.
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Tile of Spain USA
OCTOBER 29, 2015
Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER), recently exhibited their latest on-trend designs and collections at CERSAIE 2015 in Bologna, Italy, one of the most important international fairs in the ceramic tile industry. Minimalist and retro styles continue to be two of the biggest trends for next year, along with ceramic tiles inspired by wood tones.
The London Tile Co.
OCTOBER 15, 2015
It’s easy to pick up a multi-purpose floor cleaner in the supermarket, but did you know that these products can actually damage your tiled floors? The harsh chemicals in these cleaners can be damaging to porcelain and ceramic tiles, as well as the grout that holds them in place. Luckily the tile cleaning and sealing experts at LTP have created a gentle floor tile cleaner for use on both porcelain and ceramic floor tiles.
Granada Tile
OCTOBER 30, 2015
Continuing the tradition of pairing great food with great tiles, Terrine, on Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles, welcomes diners to the patio with our Copenhagen encaustic tiles. The restaurant, located within walking distance of The Grove, a popular outdoor shopping destination, Terrine, which serves hearty French brasserie standards, is a little bit of France in the middle of Los Angeles.
The Tile Shop
OCTOBER 30, 2015
Good morning and Happy Halloween (almost)! Today I'd like to share a new favorite vignette from our Haltom City, TX showroom and some awesome customer photos! This is the new Violet vignette from Haltom City. It features the new Venato Blanco Gloss Porcelain collection. I just LOVE this tile! It looks just like Carrara Marble when installed: Please click on the images to view: Next, I have some beautiful bathroom photos from Jim Pipitone in our Holland, OH store.
Architectural Ceramics
OCTOBER 20, 2015
October 2015 – BETTY SULLIVAN TALKS ABOUT CERSAIE: INTERNATIONAL TILE FAIR – Bologna, Italy – I love Italy, the food, the ability of the sharply dressed Italian (men primarily) to romance the their products and the ancient architecture. Cersaie held few surprises this year, but love was in the air for product. Love was in the air with spacious booths deliciously inspired in design.
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Tile of Spain USA
OCTOBER 23, 2015
In 2012, architects took on the challenge of transforming an old warehouse in Ottawa, Canada with Tile of Spain products and turning it into the upscale department store, Nordstrom. The Nordstrom building is located between two buildings in the Canadian capital, and has been turned into a popular shopping destination for both tourists and locals alike.
Edgewater Studio
OCTOBER 30, 2015
Take your castle from spooky to spectacular with updated walls, halls and floors! Create a grand entrance with our Marseille pattern, channeling the look of ancient architectural elements seen in cathedrals, lavish historic hotels and monumental buildings with fabulous pasts. Add a sense of arrival in the foyer, and dramatic mystique in the kitchen, bath.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 29, 2015
Welcome to a renovated century-old apartment in Stockholm, Sweden. Discovered by Freshome on the real estate brokerage website of Skeppsholmen , this five-room Scandinavian home inspires functionality and comfort. Many of the historic building’s original elements have been preserved, one reason why it exudes so much charm. High ceilings, chest panels, pine floors and generously sized windows define this 1,900-square-foot apartment, located in Stockholm’s lovely Vasastan district.
The Tile Shop
OCTOBER 29, 2015
Good morning! I have some fantastic Tile Shop staff installations to share with you today. Brandon Morrow, our Operations Manager at 801 just finished building a new home. He selected some of our awesome tiles for each space. Brandon says, "Just met with our builder and Jim at our Holland, Ohio store. They are going to start using our tile. Wahoooo!
Architectural Ceramics
OCTOBER 29, 2015
October 28th, 2015 – Washington, DC – Washingtonian Magazine celebrated it’s 50th anniversary with a monumental party at the National Museum of , and Architectural Ceramics, Inc was honored to help sponsor the event. In addition to a lovely evening, over $50,000 was donated to five local organizations: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Children’s National Medical Center, Ford’s Theatre, and Junior Achievement of the Nationa
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
OCTOBER 19, 2015
Gems is a unique collection that adds drama with subtle shimmer. Featuring five beautiful colors in cold and warm tones, this linear mosaic tile has been artistically designed bring light to any vertical surface including feature walls, backsplashes, shower accents and more.
CUSTOM Insights Blog
OCTOBER 29, 2015
Every tile installation requires allowances for the natural expansion and contraction of tile. These take the form of movement joints, commonly called expansion joints, which help eliminate stress in the tile when changes in conditions cause this expansion and contraction. The most common cause of movement is changes in temperature, but humidity, vibration, and changes in plane can all exacerbate the problem.
Heath Ceramics
OCTOBER 29, 2015
We’re honored to be featured in Monocle’s new book, The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes. As longtime fans and stockists of Monocle, we’re thrilled to host editor-in-chief Tyler Brûlé for a sold-out conversation and book signing event next Tuesday at Heath SF from 6-8pm. We’ll discuss how to turn a house into a home, with copies of The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes and Tile Makes the Room available for purchase.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 29, 2015
When thinking of renovating the kitchen, most of us are presented with tried-and-true design choices: wood or white cabinets, granite or quartz countertops, basic or stainless steel finishes. But when you start exploring your options and thinking outside of the box, you’ll find the most droolworthy kitchens are colorful, unexpected and designed with a range of materials and hues.
The Tile Shop
OCTOBER 16, 2015
Good morning! I have some stylish inspirations for some of my favorite new Tile Shop tiles. I just love all the grays we are getting in!! Please click on the images to view: Great traditional kitchen inspiration for our new Bulevar Gray 4" x 12": Pinterest Inspiration: Contemporary Bath inspiration for our new Kenya Silver 8" x 24" : Pinterest Inspiration: Now to some awesome customer photos!!
Architectural Ceramics
OCTOBER 22, 2015
Is everyone ready for Halloween? I know I personally have all my pumpkins just sitting on the porch not carved yet. If you’re trying to figure out what to carve on your pumpkin, try one of these tile patterns! Click on this pdf link to print out: Pumpkin_Carving_Stencil. I would LOVE to see photos if anyone has success carving these!
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
OCTOBER 27, 2015
Breathtaking and natural, Martis combines the exquisite movement of petrified wood, infused with the untamed colors of earthy slate. Four stunning shades including; Blu, Brown, Grey & White in a 8″x48″ porcelain planks in delicate silk finish.
Rubble Tile
OCTOBER 28, 2015
Glass and marble mosaic tiles AlysEdwards Glass/Stone Blends are installed in many of the units at 71 France. These upscale apartments are in the center of the action in Edina, MN. This classic collection combines cool gray glass and smooth white marble. Randomly patterned glass and marble mosaic tiles create a soothing a sophisticated atmosphere. Designed […].
Edgewater Studio
OCTOBER 26, 2015
Wow, maybe this what it’s like for rockstars when they wind up on the cover of Rolling Stone! Except the lovesongs are beautiful tiles, and the venues are stunning restaurants and homes. Music to our ears! For their November issue, HGTV chose a beautiful handpicked hit – our lovely glass Connectables, in the Detailed Jasmine.
The A to Z of Building
OCTOBER 20, 2015
According to the market research report, the global ceramic tiles market was valued at US$55.7 bn in 2011 and is expected to reach US$102.79 bn by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2012 to 2018.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 17, 2015
The latest fireplace trends include clean lines and timeless materials. Who says a fireplace should be enjoyed only during the winter? We’ve got some hot fireplace ideas that are bound to inspire you year round. These contemporary fireplaces are sleek and sexy. The latest trends involve minimalistic, clean lines, timeless materials and the utmost in beauty and efficiency.
Architectural Ceramics
OCTOBER 22, 2015
Is everyone ready for Halloween? I know I personally have all my pumpkins just sitting on the porch not carved yet. :) If you’re trying to figure out what to carve on your pumpkin, try one of these tile patterns! Click on this pdf link to print out: Pumpkin_Carving_Stencil. I would LOVE to see photos if anyone has success carving these!
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
OCTOBER 19, 2015
Looking for a classic mosaic in a contemporary palette? Ontario offers an array of 2″ dot-mount mosaics that are perfect for residential and light commercial floors. In stock in our Plymouth warehouse except Black and Cobalt, which are available special order from Olympia, 1 – 2 weeks.
Rubble Tile
OCTOBER 18, 2015
Tiburstone is one of Florim’s premium collections of glazed stone effect tiles. The collection offers tiles natural in appearance, elegant in design, and available in four magnificent colors. Gorgeous glazed stone effect tile The Waters on 50th is an independent living community known for its exceptional amenities and refined design. The interior design by RLH […].
Heath Ceramics
OCTOBER 23, 2015
We’re headed to LA this weekend. Tonight, we celebrate @tilemakestheroom at @acehotelca. Tomorrow, we’ll be at @westedgedesign from 4-5 in conversation with Barbara Bestor. Then Sunday is our book signing at Heath LA. Whew! Hope to see you there.
Stone Update
OCTOBER 15, 2015
Tile, stone projects to be honored at next April’s show in Chicago; submission deadline is Jan. 18.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 31, 2015
The Coco Pub in Bucharest, Romania, designed by the young team at Pavoni Studio , displays a mix of inspiring industrial design warmed with wood and flaunting a British twist. The Romanian pub showcases custom details that shape a cozy environment for having a drink with friends. The Coco Pub has a warm and masculine vibe. Framed sports memorabilia line the walls, and mirrors help to visually enlarge the space.
ModCraft
OCTOBER 30, 2015
ModCraft modern dimensional tile Hudson is used by Hudson Design Architecture in this Putnam Valley New York lakefront house. To see more images of their Oscawana Lake House II project click here. Photo credit Hudson Design Architecture.
Time2Design
OCTOBER 29, 2015
While traveling recently, I visited Amicalola Falls. Located in northern Georgia the Amicaloa Falls State Park and Lodge is a beautiful place, after spending time there it is easy to understand why it is one of Georgia’s most popular state parks. In addition to its spectacular scenery the park is filled with beautiful hiking trails, a campground a wonderful lodge and the breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls.
KB Culture
OCTOBER 29, 2015
It's alive! The rippling pattern that emerges [or does it disappear?] from the murky depths of the Twist tiles seems slightly supernatural. To me, the whorled symmetry of the lines suggests a menacing storm system. normandy-ceramics.com.
Heath Ceramics
OCTOBER 16, 2015
Yesterday was a big, exciting day for us. First, we were on national radio! Our interview with Mandalit del Barco ran on NPR’s All Things Considered , and it’s been amazing to hear from excited listeners who caught the segment — both old and new Heath customers. The profile, called “ Cooper Hewitt Honors Colorful California Ceramics Company ,” was a lead-in to last night’s National Design Awards ceremony (we’ll get to that in a bit).
Stone Update
OCTOBER 15, 2015
De Anza Tile, Grazzini Brothers join elite, peer-approved stone-and-tile installer group.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 29, 2015
When you think of a tiny house, the first image to pop into your head might be one of a small, rectangular home on wheels. However, we know that tiny homes can take on some of the most unique designs — such as the shabby-chic cottage home we recently featured on Freshome. Tucked into the rural hillside just outside of Turin, Italy, this creative tiny home built by Studioata is anything but ordinary.
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
OCTOBER 27, 2015
Yesterday, ARDEX represented at the Total Solutions Plus trade show in Savannah, Georgia. Tile distributors, manufacturers, installers and more attended the conference to showcase the latest and greatest tile news and technology!
Life of an Architect
OCTOBER 25, 2015
If you were to back 10 architects in to a corner, hold a gun to their collective heads and ask: “ When it comes to Architecture, what really matters? ” What sort of answer do you think you’d get in response? You might have to pistol whip a few of them but they would eventually say “The Big Picture.” Again, we’re talking Architecture here, not World Peace or the fair treatment of lessor beasts.
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