February, 2022

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Green Tiles at The London Tile Co.

The London Tile Co.

Green interiors go in and out of style and while some deserve to stay away (we’re looking at you avocado bathroom suites), we’re glad to see that green tiles seem to be standing the test of time. Whether you pair them with white walls for a natural look or go for funky patterned wallpaper to get in on the maximalism trend, green is a great colour for both kitchens and bathrooms.

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The Power of Size: Large-Format Ceramics

Tile of Spain USA

The Spanish tile sector, more specifically, the Castellón tile group, stands out for their capacity to innovate and never cease in their quest to improve the possibilities of ceramic tile coverings. For some years now, the tile industry has focused strongly on large-format ceramic materials, thanks to the introduction of slab pressing technologies. These advancements have resulted in the creation of formats of up to 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) in length and a wide variety of thicknesses, ranging from

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Locally Sourced Tile and Stone: Colorado’s Hidden Treasures

As The Tile Turns

Colorado boasts an abundance of talent and passion, not to mention raw materials. All this provides a wealth of opportunities for our team at Decorative Materials. We’re continually amazed by the pristine stones and tiles produced so close to home – and we’re excited to share this local talent with the interior design community. We recently had the chance to explore the Uncompahgre Valley, where we learned a ton about the region’s contributions to all things tile.

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5 Ways to Use Encaustic Tiles in Your Next Kitchen Remodel

Granada Tile

If you’re remodeling your kitchen, encaustic cement tiles are an excellent choice for any design scheme or style. Discover why and how in this inspirational guide featuring our hand-crafted, eco-friendly concrete tiles. Why Encaustic Tiles Are Ideal for Kitchens. Encaustic tile has among the best materials you can use, not just for your kitchen but for any area of your home.

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2022 Tile Trends: Plaster Looks

Why Tile

Happy National Tile Day! Each National Tile Day, Why Tile celebrates by starting a countdown. Every week leading up to Coverings, the preeminent event of the North American tile and stone industry, we share one of the tile trends we expect to see this year. These up-and-coming tile trends will be on show at Coverings… The post 2022 Tile Trends: Plaster Looks appeared first on Why Tile.

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Maria Starling Designs

Diary of a Tile Addict

Norfolk-based mosaic artist Maria Starling turned her attention to Moroccan cement tile some years ago, and has been designing delightful patterns ever since. Collaborating with skilled artisans, Starling brings her visions to life with a range of beautiful, handmade cement, porcelain, and ceramic tiles. Each piece and pattern is specifically designed in-house, making them unique to Maria Starling Designs.

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Coverings unveils top 10 tile trends for 2022

Floor Covering News

Arlington, Va.—Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, released the top 10 tile trends for 2022. Each tile trend was gathered and forecasted by the three leading international tile associations and sponsors of Coverings: Ceramics of Italy/Confindustria Ceramica; Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association of Spain (ASCER)/Tile of Spain; and Tile Council of North America (TCNA).

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US-Made, Weather-Resistant Porcelain Pavers with Contemporary Elegance

Rubble Tile

When it comes to outdoor flooring projects, it’s important to balance aesthetics with long-term durability and function. That’s especially true here in Minnesota. Here our super cold winters and hot, humid summers mean that our building materials have to be strong enough to withstand the.

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Don’t Miss These Romantic Interior Design Remodels for Your Next Date Night

Granada Tile

Want to impress that special someone? A movie-perfect setting never fails to set the mood! Create a romantic atmosphere with lovely concrete tiles from our new Olvera Collection and take your date to soaring new heights. Creating Sunlit Romance with Osuna Tiles. Our Osuna pattern is a promising choice for outdoor enthusiasts. The Umber in the smooth texture invokes warmth and complements the patio’s greenery.

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Upgrade Your Kitchen With a Tiled Kitchen Island

Why Tile

A tiled kitchen island is the perfect way to upgrade your kitchen in both style and functionality. Read our guide to learn why ceramic tile is an ideal material for kitchen island surfaces and how to choose the perfect island tile for your kitchen. Benefits of a Kitchen Island As you are considering adding a… The post Upgrade Your Kitchen With a Tiled Kitchen Island appeared first on Why Tile.

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Five Incredible Alternative Glazes

Diary of a Tile Addict

Enjoy ceramics with a huge range of curious features and finishes with this selection of five unique, alternative glazes from around the world. 1) Metal waste. The brainchild of designer Agne Kucerenkaite , the project Ignorance is Bliss only uses pigment from waste metals to colour their ceramic tiles. Due to the composition of each metal sludge mixture, every tile is unique with delightfully decorative specks and imperfects coating the surface.

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Emser Tile launches new website

Floor Covering News

Los Angeles—Emser Tile, leading designer, marketer and producer of tile and natural stone, launched its new and updated website. “Evolving times call for an investment in evolving our customers’ digital experiences and that begins with our website,” said Mara Villanueva Heras, vice president of marketing, Emser Tile. “Our production network extends nationwide with nearly 80 locations and a global infrastructure to logistically handle any size project.

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The Best Areas to Stay in Texas

Kitchen and Residential Design

People in Texas are famous for friendliness and patience as supersized as the state. This is one of the reasons there are so many visitors to the Lone Star State. Whether you want to travel to San Antonio, Austin, the Hill Country, or surrounding communities, you'll find the best areas to stay. Not only that, you'll meet kindhearted folks to answer all your questions.

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Artisanal, Elongated Ceramic Bricks at Rubble Tile

Rubble Tile

For 35 years out of Devon, England, Original Style has been renowned for making some of the industry’s most well-designed ceramic tile. They also know that trends are never set in stone. Trends are cyclical and yet ever changing, so Original Style develops their designs.

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Marazzi among Italy’s and Spain’s Top Employers for 2022

Ceramics of Italy

For the sixth consecutive year, Marazzi Group – international leader in the design and production of ceramic floor and wall tiles – has been certified one of the Top Employers based on the company’s excellent working conditions and the quality of its training and development programmes. The study, conducted globally every year by the Top Employers Institute, certifies companies around the world which guarantee the best working conditions, invest in training programmes and development at all comp

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Where Do You Find Porcelain Tile Installation Standards and More?

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

If you're having porcelain tile installed and you're looking for confirmation or validation that the project will be completed correctly, where do you go? We recommend two paths: Know where to find porcelain tile installation standards. Know where to find tile installation experts for the project. Let's explore.

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It’s time to take responsibility with the sustainable beauty of GST Revolution

Garden State Tile Blog

Revolution from Garden State Tile is the industry’s first entirely carbon neutral product line, revolutionizing sustainability in the tile industry. The collection consists of a beautiful concrete design paired with six bold hues that replicate the artistic layering of venetian plaster. Revolution is available in various sizes, along with coordinating trim pieces to offer conscious design versatility. .

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Shaw’s 2022 intros focus on innovation, design

Floor Covering News

By Steven Feldman—Dallas—Shaw Industries heads into 2022 with a series of targeted introductions designed to line retailers’ pockets across its three signature brands: Shaw Floors , COREtec and Anderson Tuftex. The manufacturer is either offering enhanced visuals or innovative technology—in some cases, both—that is certain to excite floor covering dealers.

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Kitchen And Bath Industry Show Awards Honor Wellness And Innovation

JG Kitchens

Here's my first post-KBIS piece, looking at the award winners from the event. I'll be writing up my trends piece for later publication. The post Kitchen And Bath Industry Show Awards Honor Wellness And Innovation comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Glossy Ceramic Tile Designed in Spain, In-Stock in the U.S.

Rubble Tile

The Neri Collection by ADEX USA features solid-glaze, glossy ceramic tiles with versatility that is only matched by its refined look. Available in glossy field tiles, beveled tiles, decos, and trim pieces, this series gives you the variety and creativity to craft a design all.

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DESIGN FOR FUTURE: INTRODUCING THE THIRD EDITION OF THE CAESAR DESIGN FILM AWARD

Ceramics of Italy

The third edition of the Caesar Design Film Award, the contest organised by Ceramiche Caesar as part of the Ennesimo Film Festival in Fiorano Modenese, is about to get underway. The call for short films that will take part in the 2022 contest has been opened and will be open until 15 March. The short films will be awarded on 5 May in the original location of the Teatro Astoria, in the central square of Fiorano Modenese.

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Why You Can Like A Shower With No Door

How to Floor Tile

Having torn out and replaced many showers I have determined in many construction related instances it is possible to reduce the shower surround and thus probability of reducing mold growth. Black mold to be exact. We were contracted to tear out a totally glass and 6x6 Travertine shower and rebuild it. "The reason?" They couldn't keep it clean. The entire thing was enclosed much like a sauna.

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Every Architecture Firm is Hiring

Life of an Architect

Every architecture firm is hiring right now. If you are an architect with 5+ years experience, you are as rare as a flying donkey reciting Shakespeare. but way more desirable. The post Every Architecture Firm is Hiring first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Every Architecture Firm is Hiring at Life of an Architect.

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Surfaces ’22: Tech innovators help suppliers elevate their game

Floor Covering News

Las Vegas—They don’t manufacture or distribute any of the products that floor covering retailers sell. However, the innovation and R&D that installation system technology companies provide certainly improve the products suppliers offer to retailers. Many of these time-saving/game-changing technology innovations were on full display at Surfaces as companies like i4F, Unilin and Va?

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Wellness Design Provides Benefits To Individuals On The Autism Spectrum

JG Kitchens

That was confirmed by all three of the professionals I consulted for this article: one child psychologist, one interior designer specializing in adaptive spaces for special needs clients and one technology integrator serving the same community with smart home services to enhance well-being. The post Wellness Design Provides Benefits To Individuals On The Autism Spectrum comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Economical Alternative to Concrete Consumes CO2 During its Formation, Mitigating Climate Change

The A to Z of Building

One of the biggest challenges that humans face is alleviating climate change. Currently, a team of scientists at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has created a totally new material that is an.

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Florim joins Altagamma Foundation

Ceramics of Italy

A taste for the beautiful, cultural heritage and a strong identity are just some of the qualities shared by Florim and Altagamma, the Foundation which since 1992 has brought together the ambassadors of the Italian lifestyle in the world. A common vision which has enabled Florim to be welcomed in as a new member of the Foundation. The Foundation gathers together the cream of the Italian luxury goods industry, a market segment that continues to grow all over the world and in which Made in Italy is

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Tips to Choose the Best Plumbers in Fort Lauderdale

Kitchen and Residential Design

Plumbing issues are common in Fort Lauderdale, with average humidity levels of around 72%. There are several things that can go wrong with your plumbing system at home or office. The most common problems include blocked pipes, leaking faucets, and broken water lines. You can go ahead and fix these problems with the help of a plunger or drain snake. However, you might also need to find a plumber if your problem is more complex and requires special services and equipment.

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Architectural Detail Books

Life of an Architect

As an architect, you need to understand details, and one of the easiest ways to expose yourself is by referencing Architectural Detail books. There are a large number of books out there that focus on details. So today, I will list out a few of my favorites and the rationale behind my choices. The post Architectural Detail Books first appeared on Life of an Architect.

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Surfaces ’22: Tile suppliers reinvigorate show presence

Floor Covering News

Las Vegas— The International Surfaces Event has become a smaller player in the world of ceramic and porcelain tile of late—most likely due to the fact that Coverings is held a mere two months later. However, there were two powerhouse tile suppliers that made the trip and held nothing back in the way of showstopping new products and unique approaches to showcasing those products at the show.

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Technology Innovations Support Safer, Healthier, Aging-Friendly Living

JG Kitchens

Here are some innovations from my latest Forbes.com piece for your consideration. My three sources for the piece will be discussing their thoughts in today's WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS Clubhouse conversation. I hope you'll join us at 4 pm Eastern/1 pm Pacific and all the adjacent time zones! The post Technology Innovations Support Safer, Healthier, Aging-Friendly Living comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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The Bétera House, A Love Letter to Terracotta Tile

Tile of Spain USA

Situated just outside the city limits of Valencia, Spain, where the mountains meet the sea, is a humble abode that pays homage to the traditional craftsmanship of handmade terracotta tile and the true essence of ceramic materials. “The Bétera House” designed by Juan Grau Fernández of architect studio, Hugo Mompó, is a single-family residence, that at its core represents the beauty of living in a Mediterranean-style house.

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Nano-Engineered Sealer Offers Better Protection to Concrete in Colder Regions

The A to Z of Building

Researchers from the Washington State University (WSU) have developed a nanomaterials-engineered penetrating sealer that can better guard concrete from moisture and salt, which are two of the most.

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8 Situations That Need Help From Plumbers in Longwood, FL

Kitchen and Residential Design

Longwood in Florida is a friendly residential community situated in Seminole County. The city is quiet, calm, and serene. According to reports , with a 2020 population of 16,451, it is the 135th largest city in Florida. However, it has its fair share of plumbing problems, just like any other place. Residential plumbers in Longwood, FL , offer a wide range of services and expertise to fix plumbing-related issues.

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EP 093: The Top 10 Reasons NOT to be an Architect

Life of an Architect

Ever wondered if you should be an Architect? Here are the Top 10 Reasons NOT to be an Architect - revisiting the list I wrote 12 years ago. The post EP 093: The Top 10 Reasons NOT to be an Architect first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading EP 093: The Top 10 Reasons NOT to be an Architect at Life of an Architect. Ever wondered if you should be an Architect?

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Updated Natural Stone Sustainability Standard now available

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio—A new version of the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (ANSI/NSI 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone) has been published. The new version reflects the standard’s name change and makes the requirement for community approval of quarry reclamation plans optional, according to NSF International, an independent, global organization that facilitates the development of standards and tests and certifies products for the food, water, health sciences and consumer goods

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What Homeowners Should Know About Tornado Safety

JG Kitchens

Inspired by last December's deadly twisters, I filled my latest Forbes.com piece with information about what homeowners can do to keep themselves and their loved ones safe against future tornadoes -- and how they might get help paying for shelter. You can read that here. The post What Homeowners Should Know About Tornado Safety comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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