Tile of Spain USA
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
'We are just weeks away from the opening of Cersaie 2014 (Bologne, Italy). Close to 90 ceramic wall and floor tile manufacturers from Spain will be showcase their new collections inspired by the latest decorating and design trends. Thanks to new technologies, Spanish tile can reinvent itself each season to create its own style, with details that make each piece something personal and unique.
The London Tile Co.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
'Looking out of a window at a grey sky can really put a damper on your day, which is why the latest design trend might surprise you. Grey has been seen splashed across all of the interior design magazines and blogs this summer, and it looks like it’s set to last with several shades of grey featuring with Pantones Spring 2015 Colour Report. Read on for some ideas on incorporating grey into your home.
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Kitchens for Living
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
'Today tile and all the wacky and wonderful things you can do with it takes center stage. Whether your style is wild and crazy or serene and sedate there are many ways to be creative and many types of tile to consider. Depending on the complexity of the installation it is also a great candidate for the savvy DIY expert. Traditional Laundry Room by Minneapolis Design-Build Firms the gudhouse company.
Granada Tile
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
'We wanted to know a little bit more about Marcos Cajina, the founder of Granada Tile and how a little boy grows up to start a tile company. First, a little background: At age 10, after running up a backpack from an old pair of jeans on his mother’s sewing machine, Cajina set off to see Nicaragua’s fabled giant lake. It was on this journey that he first spotted the colorful cement tile found on the floors of public and private buildings throughout the country.
Tile Excellence
SEPTEMBER 7, 2014
'[the] Ceramic Tile Distributor Association (CTDA) [is set] to launch a content hub in late September. This site will auto-curate the best blogger and thought leader content in ceramics, architecture, design, and interior decorating. As one of the top bloggers in this space, we’re reaching out to you. to ask you to lend your name to this effort.
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
'Earlier this year, Kate-Lo Tile & Stone donated over $20,000 of tile to our local Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Selling discounted new and gently used home improvement and building materials, all ReStore profits go to support homeownership for hard-working local families, while keeping good, reusable materials in use. ReStore is your first stop when shopping for your home or next renovation project.
Tile of Spain USA
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
'Architects and designers can enter now to win a February 2015 trip to Spain. Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), is now accepting entries for the 2015 “Passport to Creativity” contest. The contest gives architects and interior designers an opportunity to enter to win a free trip to Spain.
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The London Tile Co.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2014
'Valverdi will be showcasing their range of co-ordinating indoor-out porcelain tiles at the upcoming London Homebuilding and Renovating show. This is the largest exhibition of its kind, and we’ve got FREE tickets to give away! Valverdi Indoor-Out will be exhibiting their range of 20mm frost-proof outdoor porcelain and matching 10mm indoor porcelain tiles which can be used to create a seamless link between indoor and outdoor living areas.
Granada Tile
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
'“How do you come up with your designs?” is a question we hear a lot around here. So, in order to satisfy your curiosity, we’ve decided to share a little bit about the creation stories behind some of our tiles. How did you come up with this design? Had you seen it somewhere? The story behind the warm geometric of our Tunis tile is typical of how we work with our clients to create designs that then become part of our line.
How to Floor Tile
SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
'Travertine is a Natural Stone as you know, but did you know most of it is filled with grout? If you look at most Travertine Tile you will see that it is very porous on the unfinished side and that is because that is how most of it looks. They simple match the color and fill it with grout then polish the surface. Travertine is a sophisticated name for Limestone.
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
'October 16th, 2014 | 4:00pm – 6:30pm. Kate-lo Tile & Stone invites you to join us for an early evening of education and a light dinner. Visit our showroom in Burnsville and learn about cutting edge technologies in the industry. Door prizes valued at $1000! Manufacturer & Kate-Lo reps will be on hand and demonstrating: • Laticrete – NXT leveling system. • Flextile - Flexmat next generation uncoupling membrane. • Schluter – DitraHeat – uncoupling & floor heat a
Tile of Spain USA
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
'Information about the Tile of Spain companies exhibiting at CERSAIE 14 September 22nd through September 26th is now available on the CERSAIE’14 App. This free app for iPad, iPhone, and Android allows you to have access to all Spanish ceramic tile exhibitors at CERSAIE’14. Download the CERSAIE’14 app and search by exhibit hall, sector or company.
Tile Talk
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
'Exercise your creativity with handmade cement tile! Last month, we reviewed the time-tested quality manufacturing processes and techniques utilized in producing handmade cement tile. In this third installation, we’ll take a look at the various sizes, shapes and formats available with cement tiles. As you can see in the chart below, handmade cement tiles not only offer beauty and dimension, they also offer flexibility in design with patterns, reliefs and moldings, and solid color cement tiles.
The London Tile Co.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
'Often created using mosaic tiles, a tile rug is a great way to add interest and personality to a plain tiled floor. While this trend is nothing new, it’s more common in baths, palatial buildings and gardens. We’re now seeing this trend translating a lot more into the home, and we can certainly see why. A tile rug isn’t really a rug at all, but more of a decorative design within your tiled floor.
Granada Tile
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
'Cluny tiles are not only pronounced like George Clooney, they also share the actor’s classically handsome looks and versatility. In fact, the name derives from a district in the fabled Burgundy region of France. Evocative of that country’s medieval heritage with its stylized three and four-leaf clover patterns, it’s one of our oldest tiles, a legacy from Don Ovidio.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
'Scandinavian design is modern and minimalist with plenty of natural views. Image Source: Jeffers Design Group. You may be surprised to hear that the beauty of the Scandinavian design movement wasn’t fully recognized until the 1950′s. Since then, this minimalist European design has brought acclaim to many prominent and noteworthy Scandinavian designers who have made a global mark by creating unique furnishings and housewares.
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
'Brick from Interceramic takes a contemporary twist on a classic, timeless subway tile. In a simplistic and elegant color palette including Matte White, Matte Smoke, Matte Cocoa and Matte Sweet Wood. The sizes include a contemporary 4-1/4″ x 12 3/4″ and 4-1/4″ x 8-1/2″ and a timeless 4-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ This is a special order item and takes approximately 4 – 6 weeks.
Tile of Spain USA
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
'This week, close to 90 ceramic wall and floor tile manufacturers from Spain will be at Cersaie to showcase their new collections. Here’s a deeper look at what you can expect from Tile of Spain manufacturers, such as Porcelanosa, Gayafores , Cevica , Rocersa , and Ceracasa at the show. Matte Black Chic: Black matte pieces add a touch of masculine sophistication to any room.
Tile Talk
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
'By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry. For thousands of years, geometric shapes and symbols have decorated homes, structures, religious buildings and art work. Influenced by nature (such as the perfect hexagon of a honeycomb made by bees), geometry has, in essence, shaped our world. Interlocking circle patterns grace the floor tiles of this establishment''s corridor.
The London Tile Co.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
'Just 5 of the benefits of installing electric underfloor heating in your home. 1. Self-adhesive mats make electric underfloor heating quick and easy to install. 2. Frees up wall space and eliminate dust traps by removing radiators and pipes. 3. Save money with a more efficient and consistent heating system. 4. Warms cold tile floors and quickly evaporates surface water in wetrooms. 5.
As The Tile Turns
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
'The Metropole Collection arrived on all of our showrooms this week! We aren’t going to lie, it feels like Christmas. We will admit, we were in awe of this collection at Coverings, although now we have fallen in love. These graphic patterns gracefully nod to traditional architecture and design seen across the globe. When translated into stone, glass and metal (yes, we love the touch of glamour) they are truly moving (let’s be honest, they are jaw dropping.).
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
'This former Communist home was renovated by interior designer Judit Koczoh in collaboration with Beck Real Estate Kft to create a beautiful, practical, and energy efficient apartment. There were virtually no original features to be saved due to neglect and destruction during the Communist era. So the designers created this crib from scratch using talented workmen and carpenters and by moving 100 year old ceramic kitchen tiles from another apartment in the same building.
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
'Rug Home weaves a delicate texture inspired by fabric to create a unique and elegant surface treatment. This extremely versatile and contemporary through body porcelain is as comfortable at the office as it is at home. It is perfect for both vertical exterior applications and all interior surfaces. Rug Home is available in four enticing colors with a natural matte finish, including Ecru, Polar, Shark and Steel in a large 16″ x 32″ format.
Making Tile Modern
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
'Tile for the People! We say that a lot here at Modwalls. We started the company for people just like ourselves. People doing home building or remodeling, who want special touches and a sense of their own uniqueness in their surroundings. That’s also why we created our online tile blender. You can mix and blend over 80 glass mosaic tile colors into your own personalized tile blend.
Heath Ceramics
SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
'A different kind of tile requires a different kind of installation. At Heath, we pride ourselves on our perfectly imperfect tile and the great things it can do for a space. But we also know that a handcrafted tile deserves a more handcrafted installation. We’ve gotten to know many incredible installers over the last few years and one of the best is Ted Calvert.
The London Tile Co.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
'Valverdi Indoor-Out is a range of co-ordinating tiles suitable for inside and out, which make the perfect floor covering for a range of living areas including kitchens, conservatories, balconies, roof terraces, patios, and more. Originally only available in 600 x 600mm, they have now launched their new range of large format tiles. The super-size 1200 x 600mm (approx. 4 feet x 2 feet) porcelain tiles are available in the City Grey and City Black ranges, in both indoor 10mm and outdoor 20mm tiles
As The Tile Turns
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
'Designers strive to balance the right amount of drama or edge with a homeowner’s everyday life and sensibilities. Often, black is the answer. Specifically a black floor provides the solution to several design questions. It’s a classic. We have two favorites for dark floors. Belgian Bluestone boasts centuries of popularity and is an unmistakable yet subtle addition to kitchens, living rooms, entries, bathrooms and outdoor rooms.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
'Sustainable architecture is becoming more and more accessible to the residential market. Image Via: Duket Architects Planners. A few decades ago, the concept of sustainable architecture was reserved for a small niche market. No one outside of the most diehard nature-fanatics would have given it a second thought, much less sought out ways to make their own homes more eco friendly.
The Ace of Space
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
'About a month ago I received an invitation from Scripps Networks to attend the Local media day for the HGTV Urban Oasis 2014 at the Mandarin Oriental in Atlanta. Of course, I RSVP’d and left it up to the gods that day whether or not I would make it out of the house. As luck […].
StoneDimensions
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
'The Marble Institute of America has released Stones of North America Version 3. Stones of North America is a comprehensive iPad® app that gives design and construction professionals quick, easy access to detailed information about natural stones quarried in North America. Version 3 of the app includes 31 new natural stones, various programming updates to ensure proper functionality with iOS7, and a brand new companion website which makes this information available to everyone with internet
Giotile
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
'With millions of square feet of office and retail space sitting vacant across the country, some major healthcare providers are converting these vacant buildings into healthcare facilities. In addition to the obvious–potential cost savings for the providers (the savings versus new construction can be significant, up to 30%)–adaptive reuse is seen by many as an effective way of reducing urban sprawl and environmental impact.
The London Tile Co.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
'Download our new Tile Collection brochure , or pop into any of our showrooms and pick up a copy; it’s filled with best sellers, brand new ranges and tiling tips and design advice!
Making Tile Modern
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
'We’ve updated our website to offer a sample on every product page. Samples are in stock and ready to ship via USPS Priority Mail at nominal cost with free shipping. Check us out at www.modwalls.com. We’re here to help you to “Live With Color”!
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
'Use balance to help bring a balanced look to your interiors. Image Via: Culligan Abraham Architecture. We all know an example of good interior design when we see it. In fact, most of us can make that judgment almost instantly. Have you ever wondered why that ability seems to come to us so instinctually, even though we may not be professional interior designers?
Kertiles
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
'We are very excited with our new product line of PORCELAIN PAVERS. Using the latest manufacturing technology we can now increase diversity in the application of porcelain tiles. These full body porcelain tiles have 2 cm thickness for extreme durability and strength. They also come with a high coefficient of friction, good for slip resistance on wet areas.
StoneDimensions
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
'Written by: Jacqueline Tabbah of International Stoneworks, Inc. I consider myself rather lucky that I am a woman in the stone business who has a father as her mentor. Working as a father-daughter team adds depth to our business, International Stoneworks. It also allows us to appeal to different types of customers from homemakers to property managers.
Giotile
SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
'A Brief History of Subway Tile. Long recognized for its durability and ease of care, ceramic tile was a natural choice for the walls of the New York Subway system which opened in 1904. The shiny white tile was selected for its durability and stain resistance, and the light color and high gloss made it a good choice to brighten the dark, subterranean spaces.
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