March, 2017

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Tips for Laying External Porcelain Paving Tiles

The London Tile Co.

We’ve seen the popularity of external porcelain tiles explode over the last year, and it’s no surprise since the list of benefits is a long one. Not only are they extremely hard-wearing and long-lasting, they are also frost, fade and stain resistant which makes them really easy to look after. When choosing your tiles it is important to make sure they are suitable for use outdoors.

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Tile Style: stone and wood inspiration

Tile of Spain USA

Nowadays, creating spaces with environmentally friendly materials allows us to adopt an active role in our commitment to the health of our environment. Sustainable ceramic products allow us to do just that without losing its attractive design. Ceramic is a material with 100% natural components. The tiles are made from water and clay and the manufacturing residues can be reused to make new elements.

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The Future Lies Beneath the Counter Top

Kitchens for Living

They say that what’s inside is what counts. That couldn’t be more true when it comes to some of the newest technology for your kitchen. The counter top is one of the most integral parts of your kitchen. Besides being a major visual element running right through the center, it is also a functional element. Did I say function? How about a counter top that is also a cooktop?

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3 Ways to Use Tile Outdoors

As The Tile Turns

Whether you are a trade professional or homeowner you can appreciate the importance of patio flooring. A rough or slick concrete patio without tile, no matter how beautifully designed, feels bare and unfinished. Sand and chipped-rock patios give visitors a sense of the patio being separate from the house, but a patio should be an extension of a home's accomplishments inside, thus integrating outdoor living.

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Nuheat Uncoupling Membrane

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Nuheat Membrane is a tile underlayment and uncoupling system that is specifically designed to embed and hold the industry-leading Nuheat Cable floor heating system. The low profile Nuheat Membrane reduces the stress caused by differential movement between the tile layer and the substrate which can lead to tile cracking. When integrated with Nuheat Cable, the system provides soothing heat to tile and stone floors that is energy efficient and easy to install.

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Ceramic Tile Repairs | Floor Tile Replacement | Shower ReGrouts

Tile Excellence

Ceramic Tile Repairs Floor Tile Replacement and Shower ReGrouts MA Reality persuaded us to rewrite several of Tile Excellence ' s blog posts for their publication, including contractor " Guide s" and " Expert Contributors ". Nice gig! This "Guide" is on Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Regrout s. The article is about the controversial issue of Copper Pans vs.

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10 Benefits of Outdoor Porcelain Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Want to know why everyone’s buzzing about external porcelain tiles at the moment? We’ve put together our top ten benefits to help you decide whether they are right for your project. Read on to find out why people are choosing porcelain over traditional materials like cement, stone and wood. 10 Benefits of Outdoor Porcelain Tiles. Strong – At double the thickness of a standard indoor tile our external porcelain is very strong and hard-wearing.

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Kitchen Wall Tiles: How to Add Color and Style to Your Kitchen

Granada Tile

Tiles are a beloved material for kitchen designs; they are durable, easy to clean and maintain, and they can add a nice dose of style. The backsplash is the most common way tiles are used in the kitchen, but there are many other ways they can add color, style, and texture to a kitchen. Cement Tiles for Kitchen Walls. The most popular type of tile used in kitchens is the ceramic tile for its sleek, easy to clean surface and durability.

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Tile Spotlight: Using Marble Tile In Your Home

As The Tile Turns

Design trends come and go, but there are some that remain classic and timeless. Marble is a perfect example, as it's a long-lasting material that never seems to go out of style. Marble tile is particularly popular with homeowners who want to update their bathrooms and kitchens.

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Extraordinary tile for common spaces

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Extraordinary is our stunning new collection that features 6mm thin porcelain panels that replicate the look of natural stone slabs. The inkjet technology offers an authentic look while providing easy installation, carefree maintenance and unique applications. This new large format – a thin panel porcelain solution – makes your common spaces extra special with its unique look and style.

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Architectural Digest Show 2017

JG Kitchens

I’ve been wanting to attend the AD Show for awhile now, and finally made it there this year. It’s similar to the Dwell on Design shows I’ve been attending for the past seven years in that it attracts some major brands and smaller artisinal companies. It also includes both industry pros and the general design-loving public. I’ve included some finds I enjoyed seeing there in a new Pinterest Board.

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March Featured Tiles: Vintage & Burnt Oak

The London Tile Co.

We’re edging ever closer to spring and we can’t wait for the beautiful blooms and warmer weather that it brings. Spring is a great time for having a good sort out at home, and why not take that one step further by updating your decor. Whether it’s just refreshing your kitchen splashback or planning a brand new bathroom installation, we have a range of tiles to suit every style and budget.

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Coverings 2017 Preview – Tile of Spain is ready for next week’s Orlando show

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain companies are heading to Orlando! Next week, 97 Spanish ceramic and stone manufacturers will showcase their latest trends and innovations at Coverings 2017: The Global Tile & Stone Experience. The largest tile and stone show in North America is scheduled to take place April 4-7, 2017 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

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How to Make a Cement Tile Shower

Granada Tile

Installing a new cement tile shower (or updating your existing shower into a cement tile shower) is a multi-step process. In a simplified manner, creating a cement tile shower requires you to separate the shower from the rest of the bathroom, lay the foundation, and add the desired tiles. Getting the desired result is a little more involved, depending on how far along your shower already is: 1.

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5 Bathroom Tile Tips for Small Spaces

As The Tile Turns

Choosing the best tile for the right area in your home is more complicated than a short trip to a Denver tile showroom. Everything from aesthetics to the size of a room must be considered. Choosing bathroom tile can be especially difficult due to the smaller size of the room, and if a few basic rules aren’t adhered to, even the most beautiful contemporary tiles can look cramped and out of place.

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New Trends In Tile, Metal Trim?

How to Floor Tile

There is a new trend in tile and I am not convinced this is a good idea and here's why. The new trend is using metal trim inside and out of showers instead of surface cap, bull nose milled or crafted accessory pieces of tile for edges and corners. I am seeing a lot of what I think is stainless steel trim for edges and corners of tile. To me for some reason it seems out of place.

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get this.

Ciao Tile

mixing + matching done right. so much good going on in this bathroom. and we can help you get it… *image via coats homes , design theresa rowe.

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Go Glam with the Glittering Allure Range

The London Tile Co.

At The London Tile Co. we love tiles (the clue’s in the name), but it’s not often a range takes our breath away – and the new Allure tiles have done just that. With glittering decors and stylish herringbone mosaics, Allure is available in four cool colours. Field Wall & Floor Tiles. The field, or plain, tiles in the range might sound simple, but they are just a stunning as the others within the collection.

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Tile of Spain Coverings 17 Schedule of Events

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), announces their schedule of events for Coverings 2017. Visitors to the Spain Pavilion will witness some of the most advanced ceramic tile technology and breathtaking design choices the world has to offer from 97 Spanish ceramic and stone manufacturers.

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A Dramatic Bathroom Focal Point

Granada Tile

Use Cement Tile To Create A Focal Point. In a recent post on Design*Sponge, interior designer Regan Baker suggested 10 ways to infuse your space with color. She included this beautiful image of a project she designed. She also shared some advice on intriguing new ways to use tile: 2. Tile in Unexpected Places – “Sometimes, a kitchen or bathroom becomes more intriguing based on where you choose to put your tile.

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Tile Talk: Green vs Green Squared

Giotile

Tile is Naturally Green All ceramic (which includes porcelain) tile is inherently green. It’s basically made of dirt and water, after all. The natural materials have a number of environmental qualities that make tile a great choice for eco-friendly design projects: Ceramic tile is sanitary.

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Before & After – Trabuco Canyon Home Remodel (40+ pics)

Burgin Construction

Integrating the white and glass kitchen with the homeowner’s warm, traditional style, the Burgin Construction Inc. design-build team worked hand-in-hand with the Wright family, creating a fresh new look with exceptional flow and continuity throughout their home. This Trabuco Canyon kitchen was upgraded with a new wine and beverage center, DeWils cabinets with mixed finishes, natural stone herringbone backsplash, and granite countertops.

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get this.

Ciao Tile

mixing + matching done right. so much good going on in this bathroom. and we can help you get it… *image via coats homes , design theresa rowe.

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Tile Excellence Twitter Profile

Tile Excellence

Check out @tileexcellence's Tweet: https://twitter.com/tileexcellence/status/836095165148315648?s=09.

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Spring tile trends and CEVISAMA 2017 introductions from Tile of Spain

Tile of Spain USA

Miami, FL March 2017 – Tile of Spain, the association of Spanish ceramic tile manufacturers, recently debuted new product collections at CEVISAMA 2017, the International Ceramic Tile Fair, in Valencia, Spain. From graphic patterns and scalloped shapes, to oxidized metal and distressed wood look effects, the new tile collections bring design to a whole other level. .

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How to Install a Cement Tile Floor

Granada Tile

Installing cement tile flooring is a common request for many homeowners, interior designers and restaurant owners. Our Granada cement tiles are a perfect way to heighten the visual appeal of any room in which they are installed. Installing cement tile flooring can take some time to go from start to finishing. There are a lot of decisions that need to be made before you even begin the actual installation of cement tiles.

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NEW Tile & Stone Warranty!

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

NEW Tile & Stone SystemOneâ„¢ Warranty. ARDEX Americas is pleased to announce that ARDEX Tile & Stone Installation Systems is now offering a 25-Year SystemOneâ„¢ tier Warranty on select high performance products! Click here to learn more about the entire warranty program!

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Garden State Tile wins 2017 North American Tile Distributor Award

Garden State Tile Blog

Garden State Tile has been selected as the winner of the 2017 Confindustria Ceramica North American Distributor Award. It is the 27th edition of this award, created by Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and bestowed to one North American distributor in recognition of their achievements in promoting Italian ceramic tiles and increasing their use in the North American marketplace.

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get this.

Ciao Tile

mixing + matching done right. so much good going on in this bathroom. and we can help you get it… *image via coats homes , design theresa rowe.

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Tile Excellence

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Tile Delights at Cevisama 2017

Tile of Spain USA

In the 35th edition of Cevisama in Valencia, Spain, Tile of Spain companies showcased their new collections and innovations to over 78,000 industry professionals visiting from more than 100 different countries. Below is a collection of what we saw at Cevisama 2017: For more updates, be sure to follow Tile of Spain on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and Pinterest. … Continue Reading.

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A Gorgeous Copper & Cement Tile Kitchen

Granada Tile

Copper Is The Medal Winner In Today’s Kitchens. Copper is taking the lead in today’s kitchens. Arguably, stainless steel accessories and appliances ruled the kitchen for many years. It telegraphed the message that the kitchen was a serious place. But, now, warm toned metals are beginning to shine. Here’s one example, in a design by Fawn Galli Interiors.

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AT COVERINGS ’17

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

AT COVERINGS ’17. ARDEX Americas is pleased to present: Capillary Passive Drainage to Avoid Efflorescence and Failures on Exterior Balcony, Porch and Patio Tile and Stone Installations. Presented by : Mr. Ralph Johann, Managing Director, Gutjahr Systems , Germany. Friday April 7th – 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ( Click here to register and more information).

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Why Choose Ceramic Tile?

Conestoga Tile Blog

* Photo Credit: NovaBell Imperial. Choosing the right flooring for your home or outdoor living area is a big choice. It is a choice that will have long lasting effects on cost, décor and the feel of your home. Ceramic tile is an excellent choice for many reasons. For starters, consider the cost. Ceramic tile costs less per year than other floor finishes over the life of a building, and ceramic tile adds value to any building.

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Living Ceramics

Diary of a Tile Addict

Warp by Living Ceramics. As a Tile Addict I often stare out into the ceramic night sky to see if I can spot new stars through my tile-focussed telescope. It was in 2016 that I first came across Living Ceramics : one of the brightest additions to the ceramic tile firmament. Living Ceramics creates versatile ceramic solutions for interior design and architecture.

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Rubble Tile & AlysEdwards in the Parade of Homes

Rubble Tile

With the final weekend of the Parade of Homes coming up, there is still plenty of time to check out more homes and designs, and more tiles provided by Rubble. Rubble had the pleasure of collaborating with Sustainable 9 Design + Build on two homes in the Parade, a Dream Home for which we provided all of the […]. The post Rubble Tile & AlysEdwards in the Parade of Homes appeared first on Rubble Tile : Minneapolis Tile Shop and Showroom.

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The Beauty of Kitchen Countertops

The Perfect Bath

The countertop is the pivotal material in the kitchen. It is the most frequently observed item in the kitchen and should provide inspiration with every glance. Choose wisely. There are a lot of man-made stone composites used for kitchen countertops. Such composites are made from acrylic, resin or marble dust, and are often very energy intensive to manufacture.

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