The London Tile Co.
APRIL 23, 2015
'We’ve added some great new tiles to the London Tile website over the last week, and we want to tell you all about them! If you’re looking for something modern and stylish or a bit more traditional, click through to read all about these great new additions. New Tile Ranges at London Tile. Tudor. Tudor is a great new range of porcelain tiles that can be used for both walls and floors in pretty much any room in your home.
Kitchens for Living
APRIL 21, 2015
'Before we get too crazy with the art here (I’m so sure we will!) I wanted to share some solid info about tile from the man who knows it best, Ryan Fasan. I had the pleasure of meeting “THE tile man” on my recent trip to the trade show Cevisama with Tile of Spain. Ryan is a professional consultant for all things tile related and also spoke this past week at the trade show Coverings in Orlando.
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Tile of Spain USA
APRIL 20, 2015
'Miami, FL April 2015 - Tile of Spain , the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), is pleased to take part in Coverings 2015: The Global Tile & Stone Experience. Coverings, North America’s largest tile and stone exhibition, returns to Orlando, Florida to showcase unique product innovations and emerging market trends. .
JG Kitchens
APRIL 29, 2015
I was delighted to be part of the Coverings VIP Press Tour again. This means that they paid for my travel and I participated in several hosted tours. It’s an honor to be included in programs like these, and the opportunity affords me close-up looks at the top products and trends seen at the show. I just finished writing my extensive Trend Report for Kitchen & Bath Design News.
Tile Talk
APRIL 28, 2015
A Saltillo tile entry features a cement tile rug. Via Vanguard Studio, Inc. By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry. A few weeks ago, we spoke about the history, production and properties of Saltillo tile. To recap, hand-crafted from natural clay deposits, authentic Saltillo tile can only come from one place in the world - Saltillo, in the state of Coahuila in Mexico.
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
APRIL 13, 2015
'John Ames. It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of John Christopher Ames on April 6 after a brief struggle with leukemia. After earning an MBA from the University of British Columbia, John went on to become the third generation CEO of Ames Tile and Stone, founded in 1912. Under his passionate guidance, Ames Tile and Stone achieved the Gold Standard status with Canada’s Best Managed Companies and for the seventh consecutive year was named one of Canada’s Best Workp
The Tile Shop
APRIL 30, 2015
Good morning! I have some great tile ideas from Pinterest to share with you today along with a lovely customer backsplash! I thought these were really creative tile installation ideas: Please click on the images to view: Now to a lovely customer backsplash designed by Shann Johnson from our Franklin, TN showroom! Shann says, "Here's another of my customers finished product.
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Tile of Spain USA
APRIL 15, 2015
'Spanish tile companies were an integral parts of two winning projects at the 2015 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards , a program that honors outstanding design and installation of tile and stone in residential, commercial, sustainable and international projects. The fourth annual CID Awards were awarded April 14th, 2015 at Coverings , the Ultimate Stone & Tile Experience, in Orlando, Florida.
Granada Tile
APRIL 28, 2015
When we spotted these cement tiles at LaCubana restaurant in the Ossington neighborhood of Toronto, Canada, we felt sure they were our Cluny concrete tiles. While it turns out that they’re not our Cluny cement tiles (they were made in Mexico), you can recreate the look of their custom-made encaustic tiles for your own cement tile project with a little help from our color palette!
Tile Talk
APRIL 21, 2015
'By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Last week was action-packed as I made my annual pilgrimage to Coverings, a trade show for tile and stone. The week-long event took place in Orlando, Florida and was filled with highlights including seeing long-time friends, a face to face meeting with designer Alena Capra , and listening to Ryan Fasan , Tile of Spain ''s Technical consultant, speak about trends with design.
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
APRIL 28, 2015
The timeless charm of classic terracoatta blends seamlessly with the modern lines of cement in this unique collection from Magica. Blending the purity of the natural raw material with the minimalist sophistication of concrete, Stocked in our Plymouth warehouse in 12″x12″ in five earthy shades including: Natural. Canvas. Land. Brick. Concrete.
The Tile Shop
APRIL 28, 2015
Good morning! I have several beautiful customer photos from Design/Sales Associate Valerie Licsauer in our Rochelle Park, NJ showroom to share with you today! Please click on the images to view: Powder room featuring our Hampton Brookfield and Monaco Listello : Bathroom with Imperial Bianco ceramic and the Key Largo Mosaic : Bathroom with Milky Black Marble, Smokey Blend Listello and Imperial Bianco ceramic: Nice job, thanks for sharing Valerie!
The London Tile Co.
APRIL 27, 2015
At London Tile we think it’s important to pick the perfect tiles for your home, so instead of sample pieces cut from individual tiles, we offer full size tile samples. This way you can get a feel for the tile size and shape, and you can begin to plan the pattern or layout for your project. Tile sample orders are eligible for free 3-5 working day delivery – so you won’t have long to wait before you choose your dream tiles!
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
APRIL 15, 2015
'This year, Facebook grew to a mind-boggling 3 billion views per day, and 53% of these views came from posts that were shared by users. But as the platform constantly adjusts to this growth, it can be difficult to keep up with the changes and updates. Facebook’s developer conference took place recently and included several big announcements. These announcements included future improvements to existing applications and exciting new features inside of Facebook.
Granada Tile
APRIL 28, 2015
For this week’s cement tile Tuesday spotlight, we turn our attention to Hermosa Beach, California, a spot for surfers, sun and now Steak & Whisky, brought to you by Chef/Partner Tin Vuong and executive chef John Shaw. . American fare, exposed brick, barn wood and our Toscano cement tiles equal a great new steakhouse in Hermosa Beach. Located at 117 Pier Avenue (make reservations through Open Table here ), this classic meat-centric spot has a 1920s vibe that’s underlined by the
Tile Talk
APRIL 14, 2015
'Guest post by Samantha Velez, Range Hoods Inc. While designing a home kitchen, making choices can feel overwhelming at times. Your mind races with thoughts like, “What do I pick first? The counter or the backsplash tile?” There are so many elements that go into the design, including the cabinetry, range hood, range and flooring. When designing your kitchen, all of the elements play a large role.
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
APRIL 27, 2015
Perfect for elegant, contemporary spaces, Vitro Slim is a slim-profile 2″x6″ glass mosaic series that comes in a striking subtle palette of neutrals. Vitro Slim is available mesh-mounted in a stacked pattern. Special order from Olympia, 1 – 2 weeks.
The Tile Shop
APRIL 27, 2015
Good morning! I have a new vignette and some awesome customer photos to share with you this morning! First- the Kirk vignette is a rustic-contemporary bath that features our Macchu Picchu Brushed stone , the Split Face Rojo and Sandlewood honed travertine. Please click on the images to view: Next some awesome customer photos to share!! This first master retreat was designed by Jeremy Hainley in our Warwick, RI showroom.
The London Tile Co.
APRIL 16, 2015
'Bathrooms provide a great space to get creative; you’re not going to be spending large amounts of time in there at once so any bold designs will not be overwhelming, and it’s the perfect room to create different zones or areas as these are already designated by their purpose. The shower is a great place to start as you can really get creative with tiles and make something that’s totally unique to you!
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
APRIL 14, 2015
'Coverings 2015 starts TODAY in Orlando, Florida. Visit booth 3233 to witness ARDEX Tile & Stone Installation Systems products first hand and JOIN THE REVOLUTION. Did You Know?
Granada Tile
APRIL 21, 2015
Black and white is a classic pairing. But if you think that classic or traditional equals dull or boring, think again! All you have to do is to take a look at at a house where our Serengeti encaustic tiles rock the fireplace’s surround to see that! Our cement tiles look fresh and modern when pared down to a strict palate of black and white.
CUSTOM Insights Blog
APRIL 28, 2015
Today’s tile is larger than ever. For ceramic or porcelain tile greater than 15” (38 cm) on one or more sides and for all natural stone, the new industry standard calls for the use of a specialized mortar. These modified dry-set mortars (large format tile mortars) are specifically formulated for large and heavy tile. They resist slumping to support the increased weight, promoting smoother tile installations with reduced lippage or unevenness between tiles.
Rubble Tile
APRIL 24, 2015
We just returned from Coverings in Orlando, FL. Coverings is the premiere international trade expo for ceramic and stone tiles. We saw a lot of fantastic new products, but these 5 new collections coming soon from Ragno struck a chord. New tiles from Ragno Clockwise from top left: Rewind, Glossy Brick, Rewind, Belle Harbor, and Belle Harbor […].
The Tile Shop
APRIL 24, 2015
Good morning- TGIF!! I want to share another new vignette from the new Altamonte Springs, FL showroom with you today. The bright colors of the aloe glass make this space POP! It features some of our best selling tiles: the White Gloss 2" Hex mosaic , the Aloe glass collection , and the Rivergrass Wildoats on the floor. Please click on the images to view: On to some GREAT customer photos!
Giotile
APRIL 27, 2015
Home Meridian International, the parent company of Pulaski Furniture, Samuel Lawrence Furniture and other brands, recently relocated its High Point, North Carolina corporate headquarters to a new office building near its existing location at the Premier Center business park. The 48,000-square-foot, two-story building was designed by West and Stem Architects and the interiors were designed and specified by Workplace Strategies , both of Winston-Salem.
Heath Ceramics
APRIL 27, 2015
It’s time to stock up! The weekend of May 2nd, in-store at our Sausalito showroom only,* get 20% off all Heath seconds and overstock tile (to save up to 40% off first quality retail prices), and get up to 50% off select linens, books, and more. Come stock up on slightly-less-than-perfect Heath dinnerware, as well as overstock tile, seconds from our new Summer Seasonal collection, and more.
Granada Tile
APRIL 21, 2015
We stumbled across interior design Jaimee Rose when we spotted this bathroom on Instagram (follow us at @GranadaTile and tag the photos of your projects using Granada concrete tile with the hashtag #granadatile so that we can find them!). It’s the powder room of a house in Arcadia belonging to Jennifer Hendrix. Jennifer and Jaimee bonded over the search for the perfect shade of white for Jennifer’s Spanish-style home before they embarked on a major renovation that transformed both k
ISC Surfaces
APRIL 24, 2015
Fontanella Monza Two decidedly hot design trends come together in Marazzi’s Fontanella. A color body porcelain mélange of stone and wood seamlessly integrates the finest characteristics of each medium into an open-possibility visual landscape. Some pieces are stone; some pieces are wood; some pieces randomly and masterfully mix sections of each. Patterns can be designed to be linear or at right angles, and with side-by-side or staggered tiles.
KB Culture
APRIL 23, 2015
'With the advent of Earth Week, the first convincing signs of spring have appeared. Birds are nesting, cherry trees are in blossom, and the color green returns to the landscape palette—nature has at last begun its seasonal renewal. In due time, flowers will emerge, but until then, Tord Boontje''s fanciful Primavera Colore ceramic tiles will suffice. bardelli.it.
The Tile Shop
APRIL 22, 2015
'Good morning! I have some excellent customer photos to share with you this morning! These first two are from Rachel Buffa in our Little rock, AR showroom……love the stunning tile work in these spaces!! Rachel says, "This is a backsplash and fireplace that a customer mine did in the copper penny rounds. On the backlash we used sandmoor 3x6 and copper rounds as an accent.
The Perfect Bath
APRIL 22, 2015
'I will be in London this week. The photos in this post were taken that last time I visited the V & A Museum. Incredible art and objects combined with the architecture and the enthusiastic use of materials is always engaging, especially in this museum. I love mosaics and photograph them whenever I can. In these photos, some are stone and others are encaustic tile, both very popular in the late 19th century.
Heath Ceramics
APRIL 17, 2015
'We’re so excited that the opening for Carla Fernández: Design. Culture. Mexico. is (almost) here. In addition to Carla’s clothing designs, we’ve brought in a few other special items from Mexican artisans like Unelefante chocolates, books, toys, and even napkin rings made from Mexican hot chocolate whisks. Tickets to tomorrow night’s opening benefit will be available at the door as well as on our site , but if you can’t make it, don’t worry— Design Culture Mexico will be open to the public all
Granada Tile
APRIL 14, 2015
Why settle for plain Jane white square or rectangle subway tiles when you could use our sexy Arabesque cement tiles instead? Old House agrees, suggesting on page 40 of the special kitchen and bath section of their May 2015 issue, that these cement tiles are shapely and sinuous substitute. Available in a range of colors — an array of blues, green and yellows, subtle cream, silver and grey, even black — they’ll add spice to your kitchen.
Making Tile Modern
APRIL 29, 2015
Have you ever gone to a paint store, fell in love with a color, then came home and put it on your wall and your beautiful little heart sank? How did that warm “Bahamian Coral” (Ok, 80’s, I know) turn into the interior bathroom wall of One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest? Who knew that “Sea Breeze” was really lost-in-the-back-of-the-fridge pea soup?
The A to Z of Building
APRIL 29, 2015
The report "Roof Coating Market by Type (Elastomeric, Bituminous, Tiles, Metals), Technology (Water Based, Solvent Based), Roof Type (Low Sloped, Steep Sloped), Equipment (Airless Sprayers,
The Tile Shop
APRIL 17, 2015
'Good morning! I want to share the new Aubrey vignette from our Altamonte Springs, FL showroom and some beautifully tiled customer photos from NJ! First, the new Aubrey vignette. We combined the Indo Italian white marble with some of our artistic mosaics- the Montego Round Mix and the Oasis. This marble is one of my favorites….I love the subtle hues of light green throughout- so peaceful!
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
APRIL 24, 2015
Want to brush up on your self-leveling underlayment skills? Ready to learn more about moisture control? Need some tiling installation pointers? Visit the ARDEX Academy list of upcoming classes in the following locations: ARDEX Americas Technical Training Centers: Corporate Headquarters, Aliquippa, PA (Pittsburgh, PA). Southern California (WFCA) Technical Training Center, Anaheim, CA.
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