July, 2016

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Gold and Bold for Your Powder Room

Kitchens for Living

The powder room is one place where you never have to be shy and it should decked out to impress! Normally I shy away from the pedestal style sink for everyday usage but as an artful, sculptural element it can be the perfect focal point for your Powder Room. Anything metallic is particularly bold and timeless at the same time. Meet Bronze Chalice, designed by Santa Fe artist David Hoptman and manufactured by Stone Forest , a company who’s focus is on bringing the organic beauty of nature

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Quick Ship Collection expands to nearly 200 Spanish tile series

Tile of Spain USA

Nearly 200 Spanish tile series now available as part of the Tile of Spain Quick Ship Collection. Sourcing Spanish tile made easier through online catalog. Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), announces new additions to the Tile of Spain Quick Ship Collection.

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Brighten Up Your Home With Vibrants Colourful Kitchen Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Whether you love to spend hours perfecting your culinary creations, or dash in to make tea and toast, the kitchen is one of those rooms in the home where you can have fun with colour. There are so many options when it comes to color schemes in the kitchen, and we’re going to show you just a few using our popular Vibrants range. Our Vibrants tiles are made from ceramic which is durable, hygienic and easy to keep clean – perfect for use on walls in kitchens and bathrooms.

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A Patchwork of Granada Tile Cement Tile At Mamoun’s Falafel On New York’s St. Mark’s Place

Granada Tile

New York is teeming with great places to eat so, if a place has been in business since 1971 and there’s still a line…well they must be doing something right. When Mamoun’s Falafe l decided to expand into a bigger space a few doors down from their St. Mark’s location, they turned to Granada Tile for the decor of their new space, installing a colorful patchwork of Granada Tile cement tiles behind the bar.

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Our Top Rated Contemporary Kitchen Tiles

As The Tile Turns

Beautiful homes need beautiful kitchens. If you are remodeling your home, don’t overlook this important space! No longer just a back-door room where cooking happens, your kitchen is essentially the place where the family comes together. It's the room where you can both entertain guests in the evenings or relax alone with a cup of tea at the end of a busy day.

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"What Light Can Do For Your Shower"

How to Floor Tile

Just a quick post to show what some strategic light in a shower or bath can do. The color of the 4x4 Marble Natural Stone was kind of light gray with a Travertine and Marble Mosaic. The location of the design element with the window was highlighted with a curved light. Kind of interesting and because the light was in the very center the curved light was on the other two walls of the shower.

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Tri-Lite™ does the heavy lifting

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Tri-Lite™ is a next generation lightweight thinset that does the heavy lifting for all your projects from residential to commercial. Designed specifically for use with heavy and large format tiles, this is a high-performance product that can be used for all interior and exterior wall and floor installations. Features & Benefits. Lightweight formula.

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Laying Wood Effect Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Wood effect tiles are all the rage at the moment, and it’s not difficult to see why. They are great value for money, realistic looking and extremely hard-wearing. If you are thinking of having wood effect tiles laid in your home, or are considering doing it yourself, read on for our tips on laying these stylish and versatile tiles. Firstly you will need to decide on the type of wood effect tiles you want.

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Granada Tile in The July/August 2016 Luxe Magazine

Granada Tile

Our latest cement tile collection, The Paul Schatz Group , is a winner right out of the starting gate. Only just introduced , one of the cement tile designs, Oblique (see the black and white version of this intriguing cement tile is pictured on the bottom left of the bottom photo), is included in Luxe Magazine’s July/August 2016 issue in their annual round-up of best tiles.

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Summer, the Season for Outside Cabinets

Kitchens for Living

Summer is in full swing! I must confess I’m one of the few who loves a hot steamy Florida summer. Recently I got a call from a potential client with some extra space to fill outside by the pool (lucky them right?) Adjacent to the dining room and tucked into an alcove a new idea sprang to mind! How about an outside wine bar? Perfect for entertaining and here in Florida we can enjoy this scenario most of the year.

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"Why You Should Consider A Civilized Shower Demolition"

How to Floor Tile

You see it on DIY all the time. The frustrated homeowner is handed a sledge hammer and they go to work busting out the old tile, sheet rock whatever. They create a lot of dust and debris that requires even more equipment and time to clean it up. This is unnecessary. In order to complete a civilized shower surround tear out you should know how typical builders build them.

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Natural and intricate, Kiko bridges urban modernity with tribal artistry

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Inspired by the intricate, hand-painted patterns of Maori craftsmen, Kiko is an elegant line of wall tile that features textures and patterns replicating fabric. The solid color field tile comes with nine mixed variations of texture. The decorative tiles feature eight funky and fresh random patterns that will make any installation unique. Tile size is 5″ x 7″ Four solid field shades in Beige, Grey, Nero, and White.

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Call for Entries: 15th Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Design

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), announces an open call for the 15th Tile of Spain Awards competition. The awards honor international excellence in projects with Spanish ceramic tile in three categories: Architecture, Interior Design and Degree Project in Architecture.

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How To Lay Brick Effect Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Exposed brick is one of those looks that adds instant character and charm to your home, but if you don’t already have a brick wall visible it can be an expensive, time consuming and messy job. Either you have to unearth a brick wall buried beneath layers of plaster, or build a brand new one. But we have the solution to this problem with our range of brick effect wall tiles.

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Introducing Granada Tile’s Latest Cement Tile Designs!

Granada Tile

As part of the continuing expansion of our flagship Echo Collection, Granada Tile is excited to introduce the Paul Schatz Group , a line of 13 new graphic tile designs. Created by award-winning interiors and tile designer Paul Schatz, these magical patterns are available in a variety of standard colorways and, as always, every design is customizable with dozens of colors.

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The Ultimate Guide to Green Living Using 10 Stylish, Eco-Friendly Apartment Ideas

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: Siol Studios Our home is our sanctuary away from the chaos of the world outside. But is it really a sanctuary? How much pollution and toxic chemicals are you bringing into your apartment without even realizing it? You’d be surprised that in many cases, it’s not even what you’re bringing in — the culprits that affect the air quality of your home may be the very items you live with!

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Creating Contrast in Kitchen Design

Conestoga Tile Blog

Utilizing the design principle of contrast in your kitchen design is a tried and true way to create a successful look. Contrast in a kitchen can be especially useful since this space has four main surfaces to work with: floor, counters, walls and cabinets. So unless you’re wanting a dramatically monochromatic modern look, finding ways to incorporate contrast will be useful to you.

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Break rank with Colour & Dimension Chevron

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Glossy, angular and unique, our Colour & Dimension Chevron line is the perfect answer to ordinary spaces. Take your environments to new heights with the extraordinary, eye-catching, and contemporary styling of our glazed, chevron pattern wall tile that is certain to create a statement. Available in six modern neutrals, these 2″ x 9″ tiles will create the perfect pattern.

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Decorative Tile in U.S. to See Steady Demand through 2020

Tile of Spain USA

U.S. demand for decorative tile is forecast to increase 3.5% annually to 3.1 billion sq ft in 2020 , according to a recent study from The Freedonia Group. Growth in building construction expenditures will drive advances. Porcelain tile is expected to register the fastest growth in area demand terms through 2020. The rise in popularity of thin porcelain tile (TPT) will especially bolster demand.

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Get the Look: Apollo Steel

The London Tile Co.

Recreate this eye-catching and modern look with Apollo Steel 600x300mm porcelain tiles and contrasting Ardex Spring Jasmine grout.

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Granada Tile’s Badajoz Cement Tile Is Part Of A Major Renovation In Rue Magazine

Granada Tile

As seen in the May 2016 issue of Rue Magazine and as part of a GET THE LOOK post on Ru e daily, a major renovation of a Spanish style home in Orange County undertaken by interior designer Ashley Clark of ShopSkout puts the spotlight on Granada Tile’s Badajoz cement tile. The gorgeous space, which layers in exotic details over a clean, bright white backdrop features the stunning concrete tile as part of a modern update.

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Cedar Frontispiece Gives LA Bungalow a Fresh Look

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Martin Fenlon Architecture remodeled Fenlon House , a 1920’s three-bedroom bungalow in the quiet neighborhood of Hermon, just northeast of downtown Los Angeles. Fenlon added a clear cedar frontispiece, cradled by a dark frame, that works as an outdoor space for the home. Its terraced staircase wraps into a wooden bench for street-facing outdoor seating.

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Installing Tile on Walls

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Setting tile on vertical surfaces and ceilings brings extra challenges like deflection and gravity into consideration on a project. CUSTOM has compiled some of the most commonly asked questions about how to successfully install tile on walls and ceilings. The guide addresses what can be installed and where it can be installed. One of the most common questions is “what is the maximum tile size and weight that can be installed on walls?

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Off the beaten path

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Go off the beaten path with Labyrinth , a unique series designed by Giulio Lacchetti that creates a geometric pattern with extraordinary depth. Linking chains twist around each other creating a subtle motif that brings modern design to any environment. Perfect for contemporary residences or commercial spaces that demand exceptional style. Available in 24″ x 24″ format in Ash, Sand and Silver.

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Tile Trends: “User Experience Focus” Presentation

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain consultant Ryan Fasan showcased tile trends in a presentation entitled “User Experience Focus” at Coverings 2016 in Chicago. In the tech world, operating systems are the long-term assets that live through the arcs of micro-trends in the fast-paced device innovation race. Tile has a similar relationship to building design as a whole given its durability and technical characteristics in relation to overall building systems.

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Minimalist Design is Successful in Small Kitchens

Conestoga Tile Blog

When you lack square footage but desire a functional kitchen, minimalist design proves the best solution. If you are considering upgrading a kitchen or renovating your existing home, this design style may be just right for you. The minimalist design style works best in a modern, minimalist interior. The kitchen in the photograph above occupies only about 160 square feet.

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Granada Tile Company’s Buniel Cement Tile For A Black And White Kitchen Floor

Granada Tile

A black and white tile floor is always welcome in a kitchen! It’s a classic that never goes out of style, whatever the tile pattern. And, never more so, we believe, than when it’s composed of Granada Tile Company’s beautiful and hard-wearing cement tiles. Here, in a kitchen designed by VonFitz Design , Granada Tile Company’s Buniel cement tiles, custom colored in black and white, tie together the black accents with the stark white walls.

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11 Beautiful Handmade Plates for More Instagram-Worthy Eats

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

One thing we’re constantly doing in our homes is eating. We spend countless amounts of time cooking: some playing chef for creative multi-course meals, some eating toast and eggs for dinner more often than not. No matter your culinary confidence, preparing and eating deserve more decoration and recognition than we tend to give them. And that’s where ceramic tableware comes in.

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The Art of Quality Tile Installations

CUSTOM Insights Blog

CUSTOM recently spoke with Roger Leasure, president of Northern California Tile & Stone (NCTS) in Sacramento, Calif. NCTS is a Certified 5-Star Tile Contractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. The firm is focused on leading in the categories of best practices and client satisfaction. Here, Leasure shares his recommendations for building and preserving a professional reputation as a tile contractor.

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Throwback Thursday: 2012 Olympic London Aquatic Centre

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

It’s #TBT to the 2012 London Aquatics Centre in London, United Kingdom. ARDEX X 77 MICROTEC Fiber Reinforced Tile and Stone Mortar was the selected product used to place approximately 866,000 tiles in the pools for the Aquatics Centre. This one mortar solution with a creamy consistency and outstanding coverage allowed the installers to work more quickly and efficiently to complete this project on time.

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Craft: Rubble Tile’s New European Ceramic Tile Collection

Rubble Tile

The Summer of Fabulous European Tile Continues at Rubble Tile Ceramic tile has a long, storied tradition throughout Europe. In fact, the earliest tiles in Western Europe (late c.10th) were found in a number of locations. Until the Industrial Revolution, glazed tile was an expensive building material that was created by artisans whose predecessors […].

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Lady Los Angeles: A How-To Decorate Guide

Conestoga Tile Blog

As we have often written, themes are a great way to keep your décor centered and focused. It helps your entire space keep a cohesive look rather than splitting apart. A themed room makes the decisions of color palettes, accessories, and furniture much easier. The item in question is simply compared to the overall theme. It will either fit right in or it can be passed by!

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Granada Cement Tiles As Fireplace Tile Are Hot And Cool!

Granada Tile

As some of you may know, we just released our latest group of cement tile patterns, designed by Paul Schatz and, while we impatient to see them installed, we know it’ll be at least a few months since we see any photos. In the meantime, we were excited to discover this fireplace, designed by Von Fitz Design, that uses cement tiles from our last group of tile patterns, The Erin Adams Group, as the fireplace tile.

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Vivid Apartment in Singapore Inspired by Pop Imagery, Street Art

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This vivid apartment design in Singapore was inspired by street art and pop imagery. Envisioned by KNQ Associates , for a restless bachelorette, the project successfully integrates a collection of toys, art and wacky objects. Upon entry, one is struck by the blue of the metal cladding the walls that extend around the corner to the living area. Perforated screens provide a ventilated facade for shoe storage besides the main door. “Imagining the whole space as a street, we brought in humble

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Roger Leasure Installs with Integrity

CUSTOM Insights Blog

CUSTOM recently spoke with Roger Leasure, president of Northern California Tile & Stone (NCTS) in Sacramento, Calif. NCTS is a Certified 5-Star Tile Contractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. The firm is focused on leading in the categories of best practices and client satisfaction. Here, Leasure shares his recommendations for building and preserving a professional reputation as a tile contractor.

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#FlexboneFriday Feature: Fantasy Tile of Stevensville, Maryland

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

A special treat, Fantasy Tile recently used ARDEX UI 740™ FLEXBONE® Uncoupling Membrane with ARDEX X 5™ Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar on a residential installation and shot some video of the process! Click to view: Fantasy Tile Installs ARDEX 740. Justin Howell stated: “I personally like the built in overlaps. ARDEX UI 720 has the strongest elasticity to it, and is very easy to fill when troweling with no need to pre-fill.

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Layered GlazesWhat’s better than one glaze? Two glazes! Just.

Heath Ceramics

Close up on LG1 Frost-Gunmetal. LM1 Chalk-Gunmetal backsplash; LG1 Frost-Gunmetal below. 18 Reasons in San Francisco featuring LM 3 Chalk-Polo Grey and M96 Storm. Fireplace featuring LM1 Chalk-Gunmetal, designed by Lewis Schoeplein Architects. Kitchen featuring LM1 Chalk-Gunmetal and Heath House Numbers. Tile installation in LM1 Chalk-Gunmetal and Bud Vase in Cool Lava (the same Layered Glaze).