May, 2019

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5 Unique Ways to Incorporate Handmade Cement Tiles to Your Home

Granada Tile

In a world of IKEA furniture and DIY projects, architects and designers need to be creative when adding unique elements to a home. Incorporating handmade encaustic cement tiles is an excellent starting point, but everyone has seen a backsplash, and it may be lacking the ‘wow factor’ a client is looking for. There are creative and simple ways to incorporate encaustic cement tiles, which will lend an air of intrigue to a home, and we’re here to give you five unique ways.

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Ceramic: A Safe Choice

Tile of Spain USA

Did you know that ceramic is a safe and completely recyclable material? It’s hygienic, hypoallergenic, and it is ideal for almost any space. Because ceramic a natural and safe material, it works for virtually any room in the home. Ceramic tiles keep kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, bedrooms, and even outdoor areas clean and safe for everyone. Since tiles are odorless, non-toxic and easy to clean, they are ideal for use on floors, walls and even counter tops.

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May Featured Tiles: Malmo Cement Effect & Aquarius Stone Effect Tiles

The London Tile Co.

May seems to have crept up on us and we’re finding it hard to believe we’ll soon be half way through 2019. We’re looking forward to BBQ season and seeing all the wonderful garden designs created using our range of outdoor porcelain tiles. This month we’ve got an extra-special treat for our customers as both of our Featured Tile ranges are best sellers.

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Celebrating Distinctions in Mexican History and Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Mexico is a country whose customs are rich in tradition, be it celebrating a day in history like Cinco de Mayo with an elaborate festival, or hand-crafting Saltillo tile almost the same way today as was done at its conception decades ago. Americans often mistake Cinco de Mayo for Mexico’s Independence Day. Because we can’t all be James Holzhauer, the current Jeopardy champion making history by chasing the show’s Hall of Fame record, here’s a bit of background on both days

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CTDA Technical Committee Update

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

by Frank Donahue, CTDA Technical Committee Chairman, Best Tile. 1. Work continues by the ANSI A-108 committee to establish guidelines for the application of large format gauged porcelain tile to exteriors using a direct bond method. This guideline has major potential to open building exteriors as an additional surface for the use of porcelain tiles. 2.

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National Kitchen & Bath Association 2019 Bathroom Design Trends

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its 2019 Bathroom Design Trends, which coincided with its annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), celebrating the best in kitchen and bathroom design trends. Freshome has already covered the latest trends in bathroom technology and bathroom faucets. But we asked Elle H-Millard , Certified Kitchen Designer and Industry Relations Manager at the NKBA, for photos and insights regarding some of the other key U.S. bathroom design trend

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Arquitectos usan mosaicos y azulejos artesanales en sus proyectos.

Granada Tile

Decoración de baño con pisos, duchas y paredes cubiertas de azulejos de cemento Fez de Granada Tile Latin América. Decoraciones lujosas de casas, diseños interiores únicos y construcción de proyectos con rica arquitectura son las cosas que los arquitectos buscan al momento de crear los dibujos arquitectónicos (planos) de una casa o diseñar alguna empresa.

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Nemo’s Nouveau

Diary of a Tile Addict

Wood-effect tiles are a special creation- the resistance and lifespan of ceramic with the natural beauty of timber, plus the freedom and luxury to combine wood with underfloor heating. This plank/porcelain crossover is a Tile Addict favourite and seeing what innovations companies are bringing to the table is a real treat. Nouveau Silver from Nemo Tile.

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Employee Spotlight: Corporate Trainer Rachelle Bishop

Architectural Ceramics

Genuine, hardworking, fun, knowledgeable — AC’s Corporate Trainer, Rachelle Bishop, is a valuable asset to our company and our clients. Because the month of May is a time to appreciate teachers and Moms who shine in their roles, we wanted to shine a spotlight on Rachelle, who is an educator and a Mom herself. We sat down with Rachelle to ask her about her role as our Corporate Trainer.

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‘Fabric Look’ in Why Tile Inspiration Gallery

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

In honor of #NationalTextilesDay, we’re sharing some of our favorite ceramic tiles made to look like textiles. Incorporating the look and texture of linens and other fabrics, gives your space a good base layer to build on. See examples of this tile style in the Why Tile Inspiration Gallery. [link].

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10 Home Renovations You can Do in an Afternoon

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Home renovations always seem like a great idea to start. When you’re six days in and covered in paint, however, major improvements start to feel expensive, time-consuming and draining. That’s because, when it comes to home improvement, it’s easy to bite off more than you can chew. Reality shows and websites make DIY seem so easy, which might be why you find yourself playing amateur electrician when you should have hired a pro.

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Decoraciones modernas de casas.

Granada Tile

Decoración de baño por Stefanie Rosa´s usando los azulejos de concreto Athens de Granada Tile. En el mundo del diseño de interiores y muebles IKEA, los arquitectos y diseñadores deben ser creativos al momento de agregar elementos únicos a las decoraciones del hogar. El añadir las baldosas de cemento hechas a mano es un excelente comienzo, ya que la mayoria de las personas, estan acostumbradas a ver revestimientos de paredes y pisos comunes, decoraciones de casas o comercios que les falta un fact

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Case Study: Spanish Ceramic Tiles Play a Key Role University Expansion

Tile of Spain USA

Designed by renowned architect Alberto Campo Baeza , the newest addition to the Francisco de Vitoria University Campus in Pozuelo, Madrid houses athletic facilities and classrooms for student use. The building is home to indoor tracks, several indoor courts, a swimming pool, a gym and several classrooms all featuring Spanish ceramic tile as the material of choice for healthy, durable and easy to maintain spaces.

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?New Tile Collection Inspired by Artistic Traditions of Watercolor Painting

Cement Style

LAS VEGAS, HD EXPO (May 15, 2019) ? Villa Lagoon Tile continues to push the boundaries of creating the unexpected in cement tile offerings with the launch of its new Watercolor Collection. Inspired by the traditions of watercolor painting, Villa Lagoon Tile is the first manufacturer to offer this dynamic, hand-made watercolor process for cement tiles.

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Think Outside the Box: Rethinking the Square Shower Niche

Architectural Ceramics

The shower niche. It’s not going away, but we want to know – where is it going next? Time and time again, a square shower niche is recessed between two wall studs, above the water controls and below the shower head, but let’s stretch conventional thinking. At Architectural Ceramics, we love the look of stretching a square niche into an elongated, linear one.

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Design pros review some of their favorite tile styles seen at Coverings for Forbes

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Design pros review some of their favorite tile styles seen at @Coverings for @Forbes. Standout trends included moody marble looks, dimensional whites, tropical florals and more. Read more here: [link].

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Caring for Windows: 5 Tips for People in Glass Houses

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. They say that people in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones, but 13 years in a window-heavy home has taught me even more. The entire front of my home is made up of 12 windows and, while they’re visually interesting, I’ll be honest with you: they can be a major pain to keep clean.

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Top Moroccan Style Tiles for Your Bathroom

Granada Tile

Very few tile styles get the honor of being both ‘timeless’ and ‘versatile’ anywhere in the home. The bathroom is the tile’s palace, where it gets a moment in the spotlight as it enchants visitors with sweeping patterns and vibrant colors. Moroccan tiles are the sultan of the palace, being able to effortlessly blend in with modern, contemporary homes and the classic romantic styles of yesteryear.

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Marble Kitchen Countertops

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

Pros & Cons of Using Marble in the Kitchen. One of the most commons things we hear is, “We’re thinking about putting marble countertops in our kitchen, what do you think?” Marble countertops are beautiful and make a great addition to a home if you’re looking to create a contemporary-style kitchen. But some are wary of the stone, so get the truth about putting marble in your kitchen!

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?New Tile Collection Inspired by Artistic Traditions of Watercolor Painting

Cement Style

LAS VEGAS, HD EXPO (May 15, 2019) ? Villa Lagoon Tile continues to push the boundaries of creating the unexpected in cement tile offerings with the launch of its new Watercolor Collection. Inspired by the traditions of watercolor painting, Villa Lagoon Tile is the first manufacturer to offer this dynamic, hand-made watercolor process for cement tiles.

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5 Ways to Wear White After Memorial Day

Architectural Ceramics

Fashionistas will tell you, it’s only acceptable to wear white between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The fashion industry often influences retailers; did you see our post about the 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year ? Now that Memorial Day Weekend is here, it’s time to kick off the unofficial start of summer with 5 tile collections, available with Architectural Ceramics of course, that feature white in a big way.

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Delightful Dial Square

Diary of a Tile Addict

The new, stylish venue for Arsenal FC fans celebrates the birth of the club in a way that ties history with today with a refreshing and modern interior. Located at the Clock End of the Arsenal FC’s Emirates Stadium the club’s origins are highlighted from the off. The designers at 20.20 sought to embody the industrial nature of the club’s inception, as the players were originally workers at the Royal Arsenal munitions factory, and Dial Square was named after the sundial which helped f

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9 Pro Secrets for the Perfect Tile Backsplash

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Make your DIY kitchen backsplash a focal point. Image: Artazum/Shutterstock. We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. When you’re remodeling or creating a new home, your kitchen and bath are the rooms that will need the most attention. Luckily, they can be the most fun to design.

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Decoraciones de baño estilo marroquí con azulejos de cemento.

Granada Tile

En este blog encontrarás algunas ideas para decorar tu baño con azulejos de cemento y baldosas hidráulicas con estilo marroquí o pisos artesanales con diseños árabes. El diseño interior de un baño siempre destaca por la instalación de azulejos de cemento que se adapten a cualquier estilo decorativo. El área de baño es el palacio de los azulejos, sin embargo, muy poco patrones de azulejos tienen la riqueza atemporal y versátil para impactar este lugar de la casa o comercio.

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New Product: Factory by Gazzini

United Tile's Blog

As some nameless flooring prophet once said, “There are two types of concrete floors: the kind that’s cracked and the kind that’s going to crack.”. What a pessimist. Still, we agree with the sentiment. A seamless, poured concrete slab offers a beautiful flooring option. Add some dyes, polish it up a bit and you have an even more dynamic looking floor.

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Join Villa Lagoon Tile at the HD Expo!

Cement Style

In the mood to be inspired by the rich, architectural beauty of historic Havana or the pearl of the Caribbean? Or, perhaps you’re mesmerized by the unique spontaneity of pigmented color that flows freely on a watercolor painting? Or, maybe—JUST maybe—you find the traditional textile technique of dying or weaving color from dark to light exciting? If you said ‘yes’ to any of the above, Villa Lagoon Tile invites you to stop by our HDExpo booth (#1233) and witness the BIG reveal of our new tile col

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Interlocking Pattern Ideas to Create a Natural Looking Space

Architectural Ceramics

The standard go-to for laying tile is usually a one third offset or stacked pattern using one size of tile. If you don’t mind getting a bit creative, you can create a beautiful and organic look by using multiple sizes of tiles. Using interlocking patterns of tile creates a more randomized look while ensuring that your layout will fill in every inch of your floorplan.

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Metal-Waste Marvels

Diary of a Tile Addict

It is always inspiring to hear of new ways that old waste materials are being transformed into something completely different – benefiting the planet and appealing to the style conscious among us. One non-renewable resource that we do not hear nearly enough about re-purposing is metal, and few are clued in to the various industries that produce copious metal waste such as water treatment plants.

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The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Furniture

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We’re seeing rapid growth in the sustainable furniture business. Why? Because more people know that making responsible choices about the products they put in their homes matters for the environment. But are all green furniture claims true? Not always, and there’s a term for that: greenwashing. So it’s important to know all the facts.

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Best shower bench ideas to reinvent your bathroom

Trendir Magazine

While most of us are quite fond of having a tub due to how relaxing they can be, showers are becoming more and more appealing due to how grand they have become. One aspect that’s quite grand and fun to add to the bathroom is a shower bench. Having a shower bench is great as it’s an expertly crafted furniture piece that will blend seamlessly with your shower, giving you an extra dose of comfort and convenience right where you need it.

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Why Tile is the Best Choice for Commercial Surfaces

Giotile

Sustainability, health and wellness, value engineering (satisfying the product’s performance requirements at the lowest possible cost), and functionality combined with exceptional aesthetics are what commercial interior design clients are demanding when it comes to building materials. With client expectations at an all-time high, it’s becoming more important than ever to provide your clients materials that … The post Why Tile is the Best Choice for Commercial Surfaces appeared first

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Bringing a Touch of Luxury to Bathrooms

Kitchen and Residential Design

A recent survey from Lightstream reports that 37 percent of homeowners indicated they are planning to remodel their bathrooms in 2019, edging out kitchen remodels, which 31 percent of respondents said was a priority. Twenty-seven percent of those surveyed said personalization was their primary reason for investing in a renovation. In addition, according to the 2018 Houzz Bathroom Trends Study , more than half of Baby Boomer homeowners are planning to renovate their bathrooms to support aging in

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Budgeting for a Kitchen Remodel

Architectural Ceramics

So you’re looking to remodel your kitchen. But how much does it cost to renovate a kitchen? Depending on the size of your space and the quality of finishes you’re looking to add, the total can range between $8,000 and $30,000+. We can’t tell you how much you should spend to get your ideal kitchen, but we can tell you how much of your budget you should expect to dedicate to each aspect of a full kitchen remodel.

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Silicastone Saves Scrap

Diary of a Tile Addict

Adding to the raft of innovative eco companies featured here on Tile Addict is Alusid -formed in 2015 after research at the University of Central Lancashire which investigated ways that waste could be repurposed into surface materials. The result was Silicastone, a new durable material made from 98% minimum of glass, ceramics and mineral waste. Silicastone Strata in Charcoal from Alusid.

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10 Times a DIYer was Smart to Hire a Pro

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Get the most out of your DIY home improvement projects. Image: Photographee.eu/Shutterstock. We love diving into DIY projects at home. Even if you’re a total novice when it comes to DIY, anyone can tackle simple projects to enhance their home. No matter how experienced you are at working on your own home, though, there are times when it might be smart to bring on a professional to assist you.

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How To Decorate With Stylish Black Kitchen Cabinets

Trendir Magazine

When it comes to creating a space that speaks to your personal style and character you want to consider your color palette. Why consider a traditional white color wave when you can go to the dark side and try a black hue instead? The color black has become quite the color when it comes to bringing character and style to any room, particularly the kitchen.

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Why Tile is the Best Choice for Commercial Surfaces

Giotile

Sustainability, health and wellness, value engineering (satisfying the product’s performance requirements at the lowest possible cost), and functionality combined with exceptional aesthetics are what commercial interior design clients are demanding when it comes to building materials. With client expectations at an all-time high, it’s becoming more important than ever to provide your clients materials that … The post Why Tile is the Best Choice for Commercial Surfaces appeared first

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