The London Tile Co.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
Summer is nearly over and although we will miss the warmer weather, we have to admit that the thought of autumn leaves and winter walks is starting to sound inviting. If you’re thinking about updating your home this year keep an eye on our blog for tile trends, style ideas and the latest special offers. This month we’re focussing on two tile ranges that we absolutely love – Scorpio and Savanna.
Tile of Spain USA
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
The beauty of white marble has an undeniable allure. Its sleek design makes it a perfect choice for bathrooms, countertops, floors, walls, and even exterior applications. Now, the Spanish ceramic tile industry has combined high-tech digital printing and purity of pigment with durable, low-maintenance and easy-to-install ceramics – making this precious aesthetic more widely available, affordable and practical.
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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
CTDA Wants You To Know. CTDA Home | Contact Us. Update from the Vibrant Ceramics 2016 Roadshow in Tampa which was held on Wednesday August 31st. A note from Tom Kotel, CTDA’s President who spoke at the event: The Tampa Roadshow was attended by local tile companies, manufacturer’s; a contingent of interested people. Discussions of quality and standards were vetted.
JG Kitchens
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
A week from Saturday, I’ll be flying back to Bologna to attend Cersaie, the massive Italian tile and bathware expo, once again. And once again, my host is Ceramics of Italy, a trade group representing tile manufacturers. This is a ridiculously busy time with client work, my two monthly articles, and the book going into production today. So I’m sharing a Preview of Cersaie Pinterest Board prepared by the CoI group, and will post more after I return from my trips to Bologna and Vienna
Granada Tile
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
July 2016’s issue of Interior Design magazine features a beautiful feature on tiles and Granada Tile Company’s Valencia cement tiles are there! The blue and white cement tile is a standout, reading as both modern and timeless. Valencia, one of our newest cement tile designs, is one of a large selection of tile patterns available in our Echo Collection and can be custom-colored to suit any space.
How to Floor Tile
SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
Here sitting in the garage waiting to be hauled away are a couple slabs of green board with all the tile attached. The 1/2 sheet in front is 4' high and 1/2 of the other wall of this shower. The rest was glass with a gold frame. If these pieces were attached with screws it would not come off like this and would have been taken down the hard way. When ever you can this is far more easy to remove than busting the wall all to pieces creating massive dust and debris.
The London Tile Co.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
Choosing flooring for your home can seem like an overwhelming task; there are so many designs, colours, shapes and sizes to choose from, and that’s without even mentioning the material. From luxury vinyl to engineered wood, there are countless options when it comes to choosing a new floor. While many of these materials have their positives, we believe that porcelain is the superior choice when it comes to floor material for your home.
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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Living is a natural wood-look porcelain tile that is available in classic and contemporary shades for modern spaces. The formats of these tiles include both a 6″x40″ tile and a 3″x18″ size, which is perfect for creating patterns such as herringbone style. Cenere, Marrone and Tortora are stocked in our Plymouth warehouse. Noce, Nero and Bianco are available in 3″x18″ and are special order, 1 – 2 weeks.
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
Today’s #FlexboneFriday features Terrible Tile, LLC owner Frank Granata. He used ARDEX UI 720™ FLEXBONE® Floating Uncoupling Membrane on a 6,000 square foot New Meadow Run community building in Farmington, PA. Here’s why Terrible Tile knew FLEXBONE was perfect for the job: “Recently I had the pleasure of trying something new for the first time.
Granada Tile
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
A recent article in The New York Times proclaims that Tile Gains Footing All Over. Not just any tile, but cement tile. They point out what we’ve been noticing for ages: cement tile is showing up everywhere, from shops to restaurants to homes. Of course we understand why. Cement tile is not only beautiful — its deep colors and patterns are mesmerizing, its chalky matte texture rich and velvety — but it’s also durable, easy care and classic while at the same time being
The Perfect Bath
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
It has been nearly 40 years since my husband Robert and I founded Waterworks. During that time I have sold countless bathrooms, answered what seems like millions of questions, solved many problems, designed any number of iconic products and created a bath style that has endured over the years. It seemed like a good time to take this bank of knowledge and share it with clients, designers, architects, editors, contractors and the many friends who often ask my opinion on what makes a perfect bath.
The London Tile Co.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Union Sun tiles have a mid grey-brown colour that features a stone effect look. These square porcelain tiles are hard-wearing and perfect for high traffic areas in the home such as kitchens and hallways. Combine the tiles with Ardex Antique Ivory Grout to recreate the above look. Also in the Union range are matching wall and decor tiles in Steel and Light grey colours, and Union Sun floor tiles are also available with an anti-slip finish.
Tile of Spain USA
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
Miami, FL September 2016 – Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), has released the Cersaie ’16 App. The App provides information about the Tile of Spain companies exhibiting at Cersaie 2016 on September 26 th through September 30 th in Bologna, Italy. 94 ceramic tile companies and ancillary industries will attend the 33rd edition of Cersaie.
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016
By popular demand, our Oxford series just got better. In addition to our contemporary 3″ x 12″ format, we have included the 3″ x 6″ traditional gloss-finish subway size for your project needs. Oxford is a contemporary collection of wall tiles in a modern rectilinear shape with the look of finely-crafted, handmade tile in both crackle and gloss finishes.
Stone Update
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
Attendees can buy show passes, education-program seats at reduced advance prices for January stone-and-tile event.
Granada Tile
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Our eyes nearly popped out of our head when we saw the cover of the October issue of House Beautiful out on newstands now: our Fez cement tile in black and white forms the picture-perfect centerpiece of a backsplash in a kitchen designed by Colleen Bashaw. Yes, the cover! Our second cover of 2016! We’ll say 2016 has been a very good year! Make your kitchen backsplash picture perfect enough for the cover of House Beautiful by tiling the entire area or even just the space over the stove as
The Perfect Bath
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
It is no secret that I love tile. I am very familiar with white or red clay body tile, and as in the case of Grove Brickworks, brown clay. However, our new collection of tile, Magma, is created from the materials spilled from an erupting volcano. As its name suggests, Magma has a unique texture and chemistry; the body composition is a charcoal gray fine-grained lava mixed with other minerals.
The London Tile Co.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
The Senate range of tiles have a rustic looking textured surface that resembles natural stone. The tiles are actually made from hard-wearing porcelain, which means your flooring will not need specialist sealing or cleaning like a natural stone tile, and will keep it’s colour for many years. The tiles are available in a range of sizes, which allows you to create a traditional flagstone flooring pattern.
Tile of Spain USA
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
Tile of Spain is ready to take Bologna by storm! From September 26-30, 2016 Tile of Spain companies will exhibit at Cersaie 2016 in Bologna, Italy. 94 ceramic wall and floor tile manufacturers from Spain will showcase the latest in design and innovation through some of their newest collections. Here’s a brief preview of some of the Tile of Spain innovations displayed at the show.
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
Jesse Leal of J&R Tile, Inc. used a full ARDEX tiling system for a recent bathroom renovation in the historic Monte Vista, San Antonio area. ARDEX UI 740™ FLEXBONE® Uncoupling Membrane, ARDEX X 5™ Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar, and ARDEX FL™ Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout were all used in the residential bathroom. “The installation of Flexbone was really easy and beats installing cement board over a wood substrate any day.
Heath Ceramics
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
Summer is barely over in the Bay Area, but there’s no denying the subtle change in the atmosphere — darkness comes earlier, the air is more crisp, and sunlight no longer softens the chill. Winter is near, and every year it marks a special time for us at Heath: the introduction of our new seasonal collection. This year, we’ve channeled the contemplative and rich stillness of Northern California winters, taking inspiration from the soulful shades of evergreens and redwood forests surrounding us to
Granada Tile
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
The summer’s over and fall is in full swing. Time to catch the last vestiges of warm weather and longer days, lingering over a cocktail at one of these beautiful outdoor bars, their happy hours made even better with the presence of Granada Tile Company’s cement tile. Above, Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar in Vancouver frames an elegant outdoor patio in Cluny cement tile in black and white, the perfect place to get your seafood on while also snapping an #ihavethisthingwithtiles for
Rubble Tile
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
The European Tile Trend Continues at Rubble Tile Italian tile manufacturer, Ragno, has driven growth and design in the Italian ceramic tile industry since 1949. Here we’ll spotlight three of Ragno’s lines that are available at Rubble Tile. Woodcraft Ragno’s Woodcaft is a creative look for spaces with a contemporary spirit. A representation of vintage […].
The London Tile Co.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
The short answer to this question is yes. Porcelain is ideally suited to use outdoors as it is extremely strong and hard-wearing. Often natural stone or concrete slabs are used on patios, however these materials can require regular cleaning and sealing, and can look a little old fashioned. If you are looking for a long-lasting and modern looking alternative to traditional paving products, porcelain is the perfect choice.
Tile of Spain USA
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
During the 14th annual Tile of Spain Awards , the prestigious Architecture Award was presented to “ Multipurpose Teaching Hall at the Gavina School “ or “Pabellón Docente Polivalente Escola Gavina” located in Picanya, Valencia. The winners, Carmen Martínez Gregori, Carmel Gradolo Martinez and Arturo Sanz Martínez were awarded 17,000 Euros for their stand-out project.
ISC Surfaces
SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Phantasie Gray ISC Surfaces has updated our natural stone tile collection in a major way to reflect changing design trends. (All sizes noted are in inches.) Our new offerings include expanded color, size, and finish options. Silver Ash Crosscut Stone Types include limestone, travertine, marble, slate, and onyx. Color palette reflects latest color trends of gray, cream, and white.
Conestoga Tile Blog
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
We love the look of minimal design! When it’s done in a thoughtful way; highlighting key elements and considering design principles—we love it even more. The challenge in minimal design is avoiding a boring or “unfinished” look. If you’re transitioning to a minimal look in your home, consider these tips and ideas from us. Consider your materials: Since your furniture and accessories will be few, the hard materials you select in your home will have opportunity to truly stand out.
Granada Tile
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
As featured on Remodelista , San Francisco’s fast-casual Italian restaurant, Barzotto, uses the lively black and white diamond pattern of Granada Tile Company’s Fez cement tiles to delineate the ordering area of the restaurant from the monochromatic seating area in the back. The texture and color of the concrete tiles pick up the Ceasarstone countertop and help bring in some warmth to the industrial space. .
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
Available now, some exciting new product offerings from ARDEX Tile & Stone Installation Systems: ARDEX X 7 R™ Rapid Set, Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar – NOW AVAILABLE IN WHITE! Rapid setting; walk on or grout in just 3 hours. Very good sag resistance. Adjustment and open times: 20 minutes. ARDEX CA 20 P™ Multi-Purpose Construction Adhesive and Sealant – NOW AVAILABLE IN GRAY!
Heath Ceramics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
As the Heath San Francisco Building celebrates the opening of the highly anticipated Tartine Manufactory , we thought it would be good to highlight the work of someone who’s been a major – but largely unsung – player in shaping the Heath Building, and by extension, the companies it houses, including our tile factory and showroom, as well as the Manufactory.
The Tile Doctor
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Yes…. what you select for something as simple as your grout can make or break your projects appearance. Today you have what seems like an almost endless array of choices in Tile, Stone, Glass and even Mosaics made from Metal and Wood. Grout is no longer for just filing the.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
While some people might say decorating primarily with white is boring, we think that couldn’t be further from the truth. White is a vibrant and bright color with an endless number of decorating possibilities. A white room keeps mid-century modern styles from looking dated, farmhouse style looking fresh, and sets the stage for Scandinavian design. The decor of a room pops against white, whether keeping it simple with natural materials and neutral colors or adding bright hues for a high-energy spa
Conestoga Tile Blog
SEPTEMBER 3, 2016
* Photograph: H&L Home Remodeling, Maryland. . Question: How do you know where to place tile mosaics or medallions? Answer: Tile mosaics and medallions will immediately draw the eye. Therefore their placement should be well thought out. Read on to learn about the placement of tile mosaics or medallions. Place mosaic or medallions at a place that you want to highlight.
Granada Tile
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Looking for a quick update for your kitchen? Pastel colors have moved beyond nurseries and into the most grown-up rooms in the home. For a quick kitchen update, just in time for the holidays, pair light blue cabinetry with a new graphic backsplash of our black and white Serengeti cement tiles for a space that’s fresh, clean and very of the moment!
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Head tile setter John Scissors of Pride Flooring Service used a full ARDEX tiling system recently on a 7,000 square foot commercial installation in Hicksville, NY. John selected ARDEX AF 207™ Pre-Mixed, Rapid Set Uncoupling Membrane Bonding Adhesive, ARDEX UI 740™ FLEXBONE® Uncoupling Membrane, ARDEX X 5™ Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar, and ARDEX FL™ Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout. “The AF 207 grabbed tenaciously, and the FLEXBONE UI 740 rolled out nice with very little recoil making
Heath Ceramics
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
1 + 1 = way more than 2. At least that’s the approach we’ve always taken to collaborations. For us, the best ones are when friends come together and fuse their skills, talents, and passions to create something they couldn’t have created on their own. An organic, feel-good process followed by an extraordinary, beautiful outcome. What could be better?
Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
Choosing the perfect material to match your desires for your kitchen remodel might seem a bit daunting at first. The sheer array of materials available alone can give anyone pause. Trying to decide on a stone material for your kitchen countertops ? When our patrons ask about stone, two materials come to mind first: granite, and quartz. Which is superior, and which suits your home best?
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