June, 2021

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A Guide to Choosing Your Bathroom Tiles

The London Tile Co.

How to choose bathroom tiles. Once upon a time, choosing bathroom tiles was simple, but now there’s an endless array of tiles to choose from. Do you go for a pattern? How about tile size? Colour? At London Tile Co. we understand the stress that often occurs when it comes to finding the right tiles for your home, and we’re here to help. From top trends to top tips, we have everything you need to help you create your perfect bathroom space.

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Spain Heads to Coverings 2021!

Tile of Spain USA

We are thrilled to announce over 40 Spanish ceramic tile companies will be traveling to Orlando, FL next month to exhibit at Coverings 2021: The Global Tile and Stone Experience. Taking place between July 7-9, 2021, Coverings connects the world’s leading tile and stone suppliers with architects, designers and trade professionals to explore ground-breaking tile and stone products, innovations, trends, tips and tricks.

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Modernizing Marble

As The Tile Turns

From Ancient Greece to the Far East, many of history’s most notable structures have marble to thank for their longevity and enduring beauty. A symbol of sophistication through the millennia, marble has long evoked luxury.

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How To Create a Modern Bathroom Design With Olvera Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Bathrooms are one of the most common rooms to upgrade. If you’re looking to impress your guests, look no further, we have the answers for you. Check out how to make a magical area with our Olvera Collection. What Makes a Design Contemporary? One of the critical pillars of modern design is the “KISS principle,” or “keep it simple and straightforward.” The idea is to declutter and uncomplicate your space.

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HONEYCOMB HEAVEN: THE HEXAGON TILE TREND

Garden State Tile Blog

Bring the natural character of honeycomb into your home with hexagon tiles ! The six-sided shape has been surging throughout the interior design world, adding a fresh geometric take to floors, walls, backsplashes, and more. Read on as Garden State Tile lists the top hexagon tile styles seen today, and how to incorporate this timeless trend into your own design projects. 1.

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Six Strategic Reasons for Using Ceramic Tile in Multipurpose Spaces

Why Tile

Multipurpose spaces are becoming the norm in our homes as we find ways to fit all of our activities into areas of the house. And, as we transition back to normal everyday life after the pandemic, multipurpose spaces will see more demands than ever before, including an enhanced focus on cleaning and hygiene. The growing… The post Six Strategic Reasons for Using Ceramic Tile in Multipurpose Spaces appeared first on Why Tile.

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TISE 2021 touts connection, innovation

Floor Covering News

Las Vegas, Nev.— The International Surface Event (TISE) was held in-person here and re – e merged as an event full of connection, innovation and intention for the floor covering , stone and tile industries, show organizers said. T he more intimate June event gathered a dense professional crowd whose purpose was to connect with their fellow industry professionals, source products from over 1 9 0 exhibiting brands and get back to networking throughout the exhibit hall, according to

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Principles for Sustainability

As The Tile Turns

Sustainability is a hot topic. This buzzword means different things from one industry to the next. In interior design, it involves selecting materials and processes that limit waste. How this is accomplished depends on the project’s location, scope, and desired materials. Regardless of aesthetic considerations, opportunities abound for producing beautiful spaces with a minimal environmental impact.

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3 Backyard Oasis Inspirations From Granada Tile

Granada Tile

Granada Tile is popular for residential homes, and our handcrafted tiles can create an astounding statement. Check out some backyard oasis inspirations from our collection to give you ideas to take your outdoor area to the next level. These tiles hold up for years and never fade, they’re low-maintenance, and they put a personal stamp on any space.

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Kitchen Fire Cleanup and Precautions

Kitchen and Residential Design

Photo by Chris Karidis on Unsplash The kitchen is arguably the hub and heart of every home. Unfortunately, it is the most vulnerable room to fire damage from ovens, stovetops, fryer oil, toasters, and microwaves. Thankfully, most homeowners can contain kitchen fires before it spreads to the entire house. Nonetheless, you will still have to deal with fire-damaged countertops, cabinets, soot, and other forms of damage resulting from kitchen fires.

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2021 Tile Trends: Green Tile

Why Tile

As we anticipate Coverings ‘21 (less than a month away), thinking about the 2021 tile trends we expect to see is helping us pass the time. This week brings us to green tile, a trend we couldn’t be more excited about. Of all the colors we can explore, green ceramic tile options are enormously varied.… The post 2021 Tile Trends: Green Tile appeared first on Why Tile.

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Tile of Spain announces Coverings events

Floor Covering News

Orlando, Fla.—Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 120 ceramic tile manufacturers from Spain, announced its schedule of events for Coverings 2021, North American’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference being held here July 7-9. Visitors to the Spanish Pavilion will explore rich collections as well as a full range of ceramic formats and applications from more that 40 Spanish manufacturers.

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Designing a Home with Ceramic Tile

Tile of Spain USA

Designing a home with ceramic tile has never been more exciting! From geometric walls and patterned floors, to decorative facades, there are more options than ever to curate a truly one-of-a-kind house. With series available in anti-slip finishes, multilateral shapes and dynamic decorative reliefs, Spanish tile manufactures have crafted collections to cover surfaces in all areas of the home.

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A Flat Floor vs. a Level Floor: What's the Difference?

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Does the word flat have the same meaning as the word level when it comes to floors and, more importantly, tile installation? If we look in various dictionaries, flat and level can have almost the same definition which can be confusing.

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Trading Post Trivets

Diary of a Tile Addict

Established in 1916 by brothers Hubert and C.D. Richardson, Cameron Trading Post came shortly after the erection of a bridge over the Little Colorado River in 1911. Originally frequented by Navajo & Hopi locals to trade goods, improvements in infrastructure, Cameron Trading Post’s proximity to the Grand Canyon and other local wonders, as well as the company’s tradition of hospitality made it popular with travelers.

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Big Gets Bold: Ossido Gauged Porcelain Panels

Garden State Tile Blog

Big gets bold with Crossville’s Ossido porcelain tile panels by Laminam, available from Garden State Tile. Each panel evokes the look of materials left to weather and oxidize, capturing the perfect moment of nature’s transformation in porcelain. From verdigris copper to weathered steel, each 1m x 3m panel is packed with personality and visual texture that will never corrode or transfer like the materials that inspired it.

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2021 Tile Trends: Biophilic Tile

Why Tile

Only one week remains until Coverings ‘21, meaning we have one more 2021 tile trend to explore. Biophilic tile is a trend that started growing last year and has certainly hit its stride in 2021’s post-pandemic renovation surge. Biophilic tile (and biophilic design in general) stems from biophilia, or humans’ innate need to connect with… The post 2021 Tile Trends: Biophilic Tile appeared first on Why Tile.

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Emser partners with Gensler

Floor Covering News

Los Angeles— Emser Tile , a designer, marketer and producer of tile and natural stone, has collaborated with Gensler as design consultant. The new Back to Basics collection is said to celebrates the beauty of simplicity, while introducing a robust range of color options that stand on their own or as a complement to the other Gensler collections and Emser series.

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Trending: Timeworn Wood-look Tile that Fuses Vintage with Modern

Rubble Tile

One tile design trend we love that’s here to stay is the timeworn look. Whether it’s tumbled marble, artisan-style ceramic tile or any other material, people enjoy the warm, lived-in feeling that a weathered look provides. Two new wood-look porcelain tile series by Del Conca.

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How to Redecorate Your Kitchen For a Higher Home Resale Value

Kitchen and Residential Design

When staging a property for reselling, the kitchen is among the most overlooked sections. Floors, walls, landscapes, and doors are always prioritized. But redecorating your kitchen can have a significant impact on your property sale value. Most people who've never handled a remodeling project before may get confused. That’s because it's a complicated job.

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Creating a Vegetarian-Friendly Kitchen

JG Kitchens

There's info in this piece I just wrote for Forbes.com on which features help make produce last longer. There's also info on the best ways to prep and cook your favorite vegetables in your kitchen, and how you might create a vegetable/vegetarian-friendly kitchen for this way of eating. The post Creating a Vegetarian-Friendly Kitchen comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Case Study: Di Bruno Brothers Market & Eatery

Garden State Tile Blog

PROJECT TYPE LOCATION MATERIAL Retail / Restaurant Wayne , PA Ceramic Wall Tile. PROJECT OVERVIEW. In March 2021 the beloved Philadelphia staple, Di Bruno Brothers , officially expanded with their first ever suburban location in Wayne, PA. The goal of the 8,000 sqft Italian culinary destination was to create an evolution and “best of” all Di Bruno Bros stores that featured an immersive food shopping experience with an old-world feel.

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2021 Tile Trends: XXL Tile

Why Tile

With just a few weeks left until Coverings ‘21, we’re eager to explore yet another 2021 tile trend we expect to see there: XXL tile. We already live in an environment of super-sized portions, so let’s define exactly what XXL tile means. Also called gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs, XXL tile consists of tiles measuring up… The post 2021 Tile Trends: XXL Tile appeared first on Why Tile.

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Installation: 5 smart approaches to keep talent

Floor Covering News

By Ken Ryan The never-ending task of recruiting and training installers has been a flooring industry bugaboo for decades. It’s a problem that worsened during COVID-19 when installation work temporarily dried up, sending some installers to the unemployment line while others entered different fields. Today, any installer worth his/her weight has more work than they know what to do with.

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Ragno’s New Concrete-Look Porcelain, Conkreto!

Rubble Tile

When selecting tile for your project, you want something that goes beyond sheer durability. You want something that will age like a fine wine, and get better over time. Not every tile option can provide you with both. But fortunately, Ragno is here to save.

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Ep 077: Design Better

Life of an Architect

Most architects design until the drawings leave the office so why is there so much bad architecture out there? We can all aspire to Design Better. The post Ep 077: Design Better first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 077: Design Better at Life of an Architect. Most architects design until the drawings leave the office so why is there so much bad architecture out there?

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Why You Might Want Air Fryer Capability

JG Kitchens

Air fryers are probably the hottest home-related gift right now. It's estimated that close to 40 percent of American homes have one. That's good news! It means that people are looking for healthier ways to enjoy their favorite foods. If you're looking for a way to enjoy fried chicken or French fries with less fat, air frying capability is a definite plus.

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6 Sizes. 21 Colors. 4 Finishes: Introducing Tribeca

Garden State Tile Blog

Raw textures and gentle colors combine to create harmonious escapes with the Tribeca collection from Garden State Tile. Featuring 12 glossy porcelain wall tiles and 9 coordinating urban-inspired porcelain wall and floor tiles, Tribeca has all you need to create transitional industrial designs. The collection offers an array of popular field tile sizes in a matte, raw, or chiseled finish with coordinating mosaics and trims – all made in the USA!

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2021 Tile Trends: Assorted Aggregates

Why Tile

Our countdown to Coverings continues, and to pass the time we’re looking at another top 2021 tile trend: assorted aggregates. Terrazzo-look tile’s incredible versatility is partly to thank for its rising popularity over the past couple of years: Completely dependent on the size and color of its “speckles,” terrazzo-look tile can be natural or playfully… The post 2021 Tile Trends: Assorted Aggregates appeared first on Why Tile.

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Ceramics of Italy returns to Coverings 2021

Floor Covering News

Panaria Ceramica’s Stonetrace Abyss in Naturale. Orlando, Fla.—At Coverings 2021, the largest international tile and stone exhibition in North America, Ceramics of Italy will return here to the Orange County Convention Center from July 7-9 to showcase an array of new ceramic and porcelain tile collections and installation products in the center’s North Hall.

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Rubble Tile’s Trending Concrete-Look Porcelain Collection, Core

Rubble Tile

The natural world is full of beauty that inspires tile artisans to create the designs we’ve all come to love. But sometimes, great inspiration can come from humankind itself. The things we create can be just as beautiful as what came before us, from ancient.

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Ep 078: Redlines

Life of an Architect

“Redlines” is the word used by architects to reference the red ink that is used to mark up corrections that need to be made on architectural drawings. The post Ep 078: Redlines first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 078: Redlines at Life of an Architect. “Redlines” is the word used by architects to reference the red ink that is used to mark up corrections that need to be made on architectural drawings.

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Wellness Benefits of Outdoor Living Spaces (Plus Bonus Nuggets!)

JG Kitchens

I shared some ideas and inspiration with Design Milk in my latest piece. Here's a link for you to enjoy. Whether your living space is surrounded by rolling hills, trees and jasmine, as mine is, or city streets, as when I lived in New York, there are numerous benefits to being outdoors. I hope you're taking advantage of them! The post Wellness Benefits of Outdoor Living Spaces (Plus Bonus Nuggets!

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The Ultimate Guide to Womanhood

Kitchen and Residential Design

Your womanhood isn't defined by the work you do, your body parts, or the relationships you have — you define your womanhood. Womanhood involves a ton of milestones, most of which are life-changing. From finding the perfect bra to finding out what no one tells you about menopause, here's a quick guide on how to navigate some key milestones in your womanhood.

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2021 Tile Trends: Vast Veining in Marble-Look Tile

Why Tile

Three weeks remain until Coverings 2021, and we’re hyping ourselves up by looking at the top 2021 tile trends we expect to see on display. This week’s focus is a new take on a long-time favorite: marble-look tile. While marble-look ceramic tile has already been proven as a beautiful style in just about every room… The post 2021 Tile Trends: Vast Veining in Marble-Look Tile appeared first on Why Tile.

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Mannington: A new era in design

Floor Covering News

Salem, N.J.— Mannington has always enjoyed the reputation of being a leader in styling and design. For decades, industry veterans Stuart Beattie and then Joe Amato led the department. Today, the team is led by Terry Marchetta, who worked alongside both Beattie and Amato until Amato’s retirement a couple of years ago. She and her colleagues Cristen Del Bove and Renee Cannon form one of the strongest design teams in the floor covering industry.

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A Guide for Choosing Your Kitchen Wall Tiles

The London Tile Co.

How To Choose Your Kitchen Tiles. Your kitchen is the beating heart of your home, so choosing the best kitchen tiles is an important task. Whether you’re refreshing or building a new kitchen, you’ll find there are a multitude of options available to you. We’re here with another handy guide to help you navigate the choices you’ll face when dealing with kitchen design.

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