Tile of Spain USA

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Ceramic tiles offer a number of technical properties that make it the ideal cladding material for virtually any surface in both architectural and interior design projects. As Tile of Spain manufactures work swiftly to evolve their production techniques, new collections are equipped with enhanced features to strengthen the durability, ease of installation, resistance to abrasion and hygienic capabilities of each piece.

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As The Tile Turns

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Inspiration can be found in all corners of the globe, but nothing quite compares to Italian finery. From textiles to stone and everything in between, Italian professionals set the stage for some of the most exciting and impressive trends.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. CONTACT. Tricia Marella. Ceramic Tile Distributors Association. 630-545-9415. triciam@cmservices.com. CTDA Elects Executive Board and Board of Directors for 2022 Term. (GLEN ELLYN, IL, November 10, 2021) –. The Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) has announced it has elected a new Executive Board and two new Directors to the Board of Directors for the 2022 term.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Kitchen redesigns are significant because they not only upgrade but add value to your home. A backsplash serves as the prime focus of the entire room so getting it right is crucial. Check out these kitchen backsplash ideas from our new Olvera Collection and take your renovation to the next level. Benefits of Using Encaustic Cement Tile. Encaustic hand-poured cement tiles offer a wide range of benefits for your kitchen remodel.

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JG Kitchens

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Tile is one of the most durable, versatile wellness design materials in the world. It can do just about anywhere, inside or out, and requires minimal care to maintain. I've been to all three of the major tile expos in the world. This post is about trends from the latest, Cersaie, which took place in September. The post Five Top European Tile Trends For 2022 comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Recycling spent ceramics back into production is an important aim to increase the sustainability of mass produced tableware and tiles. Though we’ve covered the work of Hanneke de Leeuw of Fabrique Pu which makes use of discarded vases, mugs, and plates, today’s feature takes the process a step further. Photo credit: Ronald Smits. The unstable nature of glazed ceramics complicates recycling as the fired materials become impure.

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Tile of Spain USA

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Awarded special recognition at this year’s Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards, La Sastrería by interior design firm Masquespacio, is a one-of-a-kind culinary delight crafted in collaboration with experienced chef, Sergio Giraldo and master bartender, Cristóbal Bouchet. Located in the maritime district of Canyamelar-Cabanyal in Valencia, Spain, this local eatery takes inspiration from Giraldo and Bouchet’s dream of opening a restaurant that takes diners on a savory and sensorial exp

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Arlington, Va.—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has outlined the registration details and webinar schedule for the fifth and final edition of Coverings Connected for 2021. The digital experience will feature three learning sessions and is scheduled to take place Nov. 17, 2021, hosted on Coverings’ website.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Over the years, world-class designers have utilized our stylish encaustic cement tiles to create astonishing designs. Get inspired by exploring these expert features in some of the most noteworthy magazines. Heather Taylor in Domino: Cozy Comfort. Photographer: Justin Chung | Designer: Heather Taylor of Heather Taylor Home. The April 2021 issue of Domino magazine showcased a home remodeling project by famed designer Heather Taylor.

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Rubble Tile

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

More than 40 years ago, Del Conca began making beautifully designed porcelain tile in Italy. They have been recognized as an industry leader in innovation, design and quality in Europe ever since. And when demand for their designs flourished in the US, they opened a.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

We’ve covered a lot of repurposed waste here – from shells to slag, paper to plastic, and from tea to pee, and today we add another to that list -ceramics. Though it may seem like an obvious step in eco design, repurposing waste from ceramic production isn’t straight forward, mainly due to the complications various glazes pose. Since 2017 Hanneke de Leeuw of Fabrique Publique has been researching the promise and possibilities of discarded ceramics, imagining a new home for each

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Garden State Tile Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

When you think of checkboard floors, what does it bring you back to? Grand entrances of old Hollywood movies, classic 1950’s diners, your grandmother’s kitchen – Whatever it may be, this vintage interior trend has proven its immortality. Checkerboard floors are believed to have made their appearance in the 15 th century, dating back to old European paintings and resting in elegant entranceways.

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As The Tile Turns

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Yes, tiles are the obvious focus at Decorative Materials, but we believe that inspiration is all around us. Among the many talented artisans we've encountered, the team from Julia B. Linens , in particular, stands out. Founded by Julia Berger, this high-end linen business boasts an amazing reputation — and with just a brief glance at Julia B.'s handcrafted products, it's easy to see why.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Los Angeles, Ca.—Emser Tile launched its Designer Grout collection, a specially curated collection of grout colors that has been designed in partnership with Laticrete. According to Esmer, it now offers customers even more unique design driven products to complete any of their tile and stone projects—all from one resource. “Emser Tile aims to be the source for the world’s most beautiful tile and stone product offerings, delivering solutions necessary for projects, start to finish,” said Mara Vil

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Why Tile

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Style is king when it comes to this room of the house. Learn how to wow your guests and make a strong design impact with powder room tile. What Is a Powder Room? Powder rooms are strong selling points for houses on the market, but what exactly are they? If you think of powder rooms… The post Show Off Your Style With Powder Room Tile appeared first on Why Tile.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Support the tile industry, de-stress with tile inspiration, give a gift that makes tile education, certification, and heritage possible. All that just in time for the holidays! Or for any occasion. Order your CTEF + THF Coloring Book Today!

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

We’re always up for a novel bit of glazing, and especially one that creatively utilises waste. But today’s feature deifnitely takes experimentation a little farther than we’re used to. With urine. We’ve covered wee-based creations before ( in brick form ) and are well aware of its historical uses from leather tanning to medicine, but I think a urine glaze might still be a tough sell.

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Realstone

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

VIRTUAL CEU- SUSTAINABILITY IN TILE AND STONE. PRESENTED BY REALSTONE SYSTEMS AND LATICRETE. December 15TH, 11:00 EST. Register Here > CEU Course for architects & designers. AIA-07 Sustainability in Tile and Stone Installations. This generic educational seminar will provide architects and specifiers with information on how to specify and use tile and stone to promote a healthy building environment.

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Rubble Tile

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Many of the most popular and celebrated tile lines we showcase here at Rubble Tile have something in common: they combine the timeless elegance of traditional style with an updated, contemporary feel. The Studio collection by ADEX USA shines in this regard, with glossy field.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

By Ken Ryan— Austin, Texas— Daltile held a grand opening for its 20th design studio here in Austin, a city known for food, great live music venues and general weirdness. With a nod to that uniqueness, Daltile’s new studio aimed to blend colorful and intricate designs with bold statements meant to stand out to the denizens of the culture-rich city, a mark it hit.

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Heath Ceramics

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Rich Roat was co-founder and co-owner, along with Andy Cruz, of House Industries of Yorklyn, Delaware. Andy called us Wednesday with the unimaginable news that Rich had passed away that morning. Healthy, active, creative, energetic, and leaving a wife and two teenagers without a hint of any such tragedy on the horizon. These are the moments you don’t expect, when you hear news that makes everything in your body sink to the bottom of your stomach, and you find out the bottom of your stomach is lo

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Kertiles

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Pictured: Indiana Natural (Room Scene). As Marie Parry of Prestigious Textiles writes in “Interior design trends 2021 – the 25 top looks for the New Year and beyond,â€? a feature article for Homes & Gardens magazine: “First Dulux announces its Color of the Year as Brave Ground, then Urbane Bronze is hailed as Sherwin Williams’ Color of the Year.â€?

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

This recently completed monument is restoring dignity and respect to those buried at the Delaware State Hospital, a former psychiatric institution known to locals as ‘Farnhurst’ The Spiral Cemetery. Without names, dates of birth, or any reference to family, the hospital’s deceased were intially identified only by numbered white granite cubes laid in concentric circles in the Spiral Cemetery.

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Realstone

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

THICK OUTDOOR PORCELAIN TILE PAVING SYSTEMS. NOVEMBER 17TH, 11:00 EST. LIVE DIGITAL SEMINAR-PRESENTED BY REALSTONE SYSTEMS AND MILESTONE. Register Here > CEU Course for architects & designers. Porcelain tile is a form of ceramic tile that is made from a porcelain clay, quartz, and feldspar. This course highlights the advantages of using a 20mm (2cm) thick porcelain paving system in hardscape designs.

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JG Kitchens

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

This is not a political blog. Never has been. Never will be. But sometimes politics overlaps wellness design and enhances the health and safety of our homes. This post is about one of those times! The post Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Enhances Health And Safety For American Homes comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

New York—More than 200 leaders in the flooring industry gathered here recently to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) at the Rainbow Room atop the famed Rockefeller Plaza. The foundation raised over $250,000 to support flooring industry workers battling catastrophic illnesses during the event. “The 40th Anniversary Gala, along with our annual donations, is a true testament to the caring power of the floor covering industry,” said Andrea Blackbourn, exe

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Heath Ceramics

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Rich Roat was co-founder and co-owner, along with Andy Cruz, of House Industries of Yorklyn, Delaware. Andy called us Wednesday with the unimaginable news that Rich had passed away that morning. Healthy, active, creative, energetic, and leaving a wife and two teenagers without a hint of any such tragedy on the horizon. These are the moments you don’t expect, when you hear news that makes everything in your body sink to the bottom of your stomach, and you find out the bottom of your stomach is lo

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How to Floor Tile

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

More than one customer looked at me with dismay when I told them that after the shower was built and Epoxy Grout installed, they still need to wait about 4 days before using the shower to allow the Epoxy to set up completely. In this example, I didn't instruct the homeowner to turn off the sprinklers for at least 4 days so the Epoxy Grout could set up.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

We’ve covered a lot of repurposed waste here – from shells to slag, paper to plastic, and from tea to pee, and today we add another to that list -ceramics. Though it may seem like an obvious step in eco design, repurposing waste from ceramic production isn’t straight forward, mainly due to the complications various glazes pose. [mepr-show rules=”23028″ unauth=”message”] Since 2017 Hanneke de Leeuw of Fabrique Publique has been researching the promise and

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

For the 12th consecutive year, Life of an Architect presents THE definitive holiday gift guide for architects. The post 088: Holiday Gift Guide for Architects (2021) first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading 088: Holiday Gift Guide for Architects (2021) at Life of an Architect. For the 12th consecutive year, Life of an Architect presents THE definitive holiday gift guide for architects.

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JG Kitchens

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

This year has really flown by, hasn’t it? Here we are a week and a day shy of Thanksgiving. Yowza! My guest will be arriving next Wednesday night by train. My guest suite will be ready. What about your guests and home? Are you hosting any friends or family this year? Do you have cleaning, […]. The post Add Self Care To Your Life This Holiday Season With Wellness Design comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Flowood, Miss.—Starting this month, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is initiating a fundraiser to support Tile Heritage Foundation (THF) and the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) in a unique format: a coloring book. The Tile Artistry coloring book features art tile designs and mosaic creations from members of the THF, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and other members of the tile industry.

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Heath Ceramics

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Dad’s certainly going to be happy this year.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Kitchen appliances are often made to last, but not perpetually. Many factors can shorten their lifespan, including improper use and frequent power fluctuations. If your oven, refrigerator, or dishwasher has recently died on you, how do you plan on getting rid of it? That’s a question most owners don’t get to think about either before or after purchase.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The vibrantly tiled façades of Portugal’s homes are one of the country’s most iconic sights, but those sights are disappearing. Attempting to preserve the tiling legacy before it disappears entirely is Gazete Azulejos. Rodolfo de Araújo Firmeza. Once handmade in factories thoroughout Portugal, reduced demand over the years led to closures.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

In order to find success, here are 10 mistakes architecture students should avoid as they work their way through college. The post 10 Mistakes Architecture Students Should Avoid first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading 10 Mistakes Architecture Students Should Avoid at Life of an Architect.

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JG Kitchens

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Much has been learned in treating these vets, including in my field of wellness design. My annual Veteran's Day post looks at healthy home features for coping with TBIs and PTSD. The post Wellness Design Brings Home Benefits To Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injuries comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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