March, 2022

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Tile of Spain Welcomes over 70 Companies to the Spanish Pavilion During Coverings 2022

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 100 Spanish manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER) is pleased to welcome more than 70 companies to the Spanish Pavilion during Coverings 2022: The Global Tile and Stone Experience next month. Held from April 5-8 th , 2022 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, Coverings connects the world’s leading tile and stone manufacturers and suppliers with architects, designers and trade pr

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Wellness And Sustainability Star In 2022 Residential Tile Trendss

JG Kitchens

Considering that no one installs tile for just one season or one year, I think the emphasis should be on what this versatile, durable surfacing material can add to your home more than what the style of the moment brings. . The post Wellness And Sustainability Star In 2022 Residential Tile Trendss comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Client Feature: Ruggles Mabe Studio

As The Tile Turns

The Denver community constantly pushes the envelope with cutting-edge architecture and interior design projects that retain classic appeal. Many of these can be credited to Ruggles Mabe Studio, a boutique firm that boasts an impressive reputation. Founded in 1970, Ruggles Mabe blends strong traditions with a spirit of innovation. The firm's memorable name derives from its CEO Don Ruggles and President Melissa Mabe, but it owes many of its recent successes to Director of Interior Design, Emily Li

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5 Ways Cement Tile on Walls Can Transform Your Space

Granada Tile

Cement tile on walls is a transformative way to complete a room. These tiles stand up to heavy wear inside or outside. The options are endless—the style? Unique! Discover ways to spice up any space with gorgeous cement tile walls. Fantastic Tile Walls. Cement tile walls fit any area, no matter the shape or size. Their versatility and endless combinations create stunning foyers that people notice as soon as they enter your home.

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Herringbone 2×8 White Cleo Backsplash Installation Starkey Ranch Odessa Florida

CeramicTec

Recently we completed a tile backsplash in the “Starkey Ranch” subdivision in Odessa, Florida. The customer wanted a fresh look to their kitchen and contacted me with a plain off-white glass tile. Right as a seen their kitchen I knew right away what would look good for them and suggested a Bedrosians “Cloe” White 2×8 […].

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2022 Tile Trends: Warm Stones

Why Tile

It’s the last week of our National Tile Day celebration. That means we have just one week until Coverings 2022! Have we saved the best for last? Last, but not least, we’re highlighting warm stone looks. Stone looks are a great way to add natural allure and texture to a space. And with the general… The post 2022 Tile Trends: Warm Stones appeared first on Why Tile.

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Tile of Spain Announces Schedule of Events for Coverings 2022

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 110 ceramic tile manufacturers from Spain, announces its schedule of events for Coverings 2022, North American’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference happening next month from April 5-8, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visitors to the Spanish Pavilion will explore rich collections as well as a full range of ceramic formats and applications from more than 70 Spanish companies.

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Client Feature: ZINQUE Design

As The Tile Turns

From Aspen to Denver and beyond, Decorative Materials has built strong relationships with designers throughout the state of Colorado. One of our most inspiring clients is based in the lovely town of Telluride: ZINQUE Design. Self-described as a “comprehensive design firm,” ZINQUE was founded by Aura Zink and CC Rocque. A memorable portmanteau pulling from their last names, ZIN k and Roc QUE , led to a name as distinctive as the design services this dream team provides.

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Impressive Washes of Green Cement Tiles to Inspire Your Next Design

Granada Tile

The month of March has us over the moon for green cement tiles across any space. The right shades can create a timeless look that will keep your space looking fantastic for years to come. Check out inspired ways to use green cement tiles for your next remodeling or home design project. Designers: Nate Berkus, Jeremiah Brent, and Lauren Buxbaum Gordon | Photographer: Spacecrafting Photography for House Beautiful.

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Tiles for an Icon

Diary of a Tile Addict

Inspired by fashion icon Iris Apfel , the aptly named collection Icon from Target Ceramics is a joyful buzz of colour. Informed by Apfel’s love of wild patterns and vibrant combinations, Icon playfully mixes together a patchwork of motifs. Nine designs create the range blending geometrics, curves, animal print, flowers, and leaves, each of which have been carefully selected to reflect textiles and jewellery.

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Tile of Spain outlines Coverings 2022 events

Floor Covering News

Las Vegas— Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 110 ceramic tile manufacturers from Spain, announced its schedule of events for Coverings 2022, North American’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference happening here next month from April 5-8. Visitors to the Spanish Pavilion will explore rich collections as well as a full range of ceramic formats and applications from more than 70 Spanish companies.

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Spain Heads to Coverings 2022!

Tile of Spain USA

We are pleased to announce over 70 Spanish ceramic tile companies will be traveling to Las Vegas, Nevada early next month to exhibit at Coverings 2022: The Global Tile and Stone Experience. Taking place from April 5-8, 2022, Coverings connects the world’s leading tile and stone manufacturers and suppliers with architects, designers and trade professionals to indulge in ground-breaking tile and stone products, innovations, trends, tips and tricks.

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2022 Tile Trends: Earthy Jewel Tones

Why Tile

It’s the fourth week of our National Tile Day celebration and countdown to Coverings 2022. After so much time spent indoors the past couple years, people are gravitating toward earth tones and a desire to connect with nature. We’re inviting more natural colors into the home and onto the walls, floors, and other surfaces. At… The post 2022 Tile Trends: Earthy Jewel Tones appeared first on Why Tile.

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Herringbone 2×8 White Cloe Backsplash Installation Starkey Ranch Odessa Florida

CeramicTec

Recently we completed a tile backsplash in the “Starkey Ranch” subdivision in Odessa, Florida. The customer wanted a fresh look to their kitchen and contacted me wanting a plain off-white glass tile installed.

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Impressive Washes of Green Cement Titles to Inspire Your Next Design

Granada Tile

The month of March has us over the moon for green cement tiles across any space. The right shades can create a timeless look that will keep your space looking fantastic for years to come. Check out inspired ways to use green cement tiles for your next remodeling or home design project. Designers: Nate Berkus, Jeremiah Brent, and Lauren Buxbaum Gordon | Photographer: Spacecrafting Photography for House Beautiful.

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Cyberspace Curiosities III

Diary of a Tile Addict

A couple more curiosities from cyberspace for ceramic-loving civilians. 1) Triennale. This iconic ‘four curve’ puzzle piece style tile was designed by Gio Ponti and Alberto Rosselli in the 60s. We’ve seen quite a bit of it amongst Marazzi ‘s designs, especially it’s colour-blocked varieties, but marble effects, patchworks patterns, terrazzo style, and more make it worth a mention in our curiosities. 2) Ogi Matcha Gloss Fan Mosaic.

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Sika, Merkrete conduct training at CTEF

Floor Covering News

Pendleton, S.C.—Technical sales teams from Sika and Merkrete were on hand at at the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation’s (CTEF) headquarters recently to conduct tile-setting training. Professionals representing the SikaTile and Merkrete systems product lines joined Scott Carothers, CTEF director of certification and training, at the 9,000-square-foot tile installation training facility for four days of tailored, hands-on training.

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Always on Trend: Black and White Cement Tile

Cement Style

Black and white tile patterns are both classic and contemporary–basically the very definition of timeless design. This seemingly simple color combo is elevated by how deep you can make your design statement, whether you choose a bold geometric look or an elegant, intricate pattern. Handcrafted cement tiles change up this vintage tile style with a matte finish that has depth and character, such you see in our with a Troika pattern below.

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2022 Tile Trends: Organic Texture

Why Tile

As we continue our celebration of National Tile Day and countdown to Coverings 2022, we have another 2022 tile trend to share with you. This week, we are focusing on tile with organic textures. While textured tile has been trending for a while, this year is somewhat different. Unlike the angular geometric patterns and textures… The post 2022 Tile Trends: Organic Texture appeared first on Why Tile.

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Stunning handmade, made-to-order relief tiles from Syzygy Tile

Rubble Tile

Handmade, one-of-a-kind tiles add a truly unique and distinctive character to any space. The fine details that are the marks of hand-craftsmanship may be pretty subtle, but they can go far in making a home feel like a home. Since 1993, Syzygy Tile has been.

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Experts Suggest Strategies For Creating Healthy Bedrooms For All Ages

JG Kitchens

My latest Forbes.com article shares ideas for each age group from three experts. One is a sleep doc. The other two are an interior designer and smart home technology integrator. (There are so many innovations to enhance your refuge!) . The post Experts Suggest Strategies For Creating Healthy Bedrooms For All Ages comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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EP 95: Schematic Design

Life of an Architect

Whenever an architect sits down with a client on a new residential project, the first phase that happens is “Schematic Design”, the initial part of the process where everyone tries to figure out what exactly the project is supposed to accomplish. The post EP 95: Schematic Design first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading EP 95: Schematic Design at Life of an Architect.

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TISE 2022 unlocks myriad opportunities

Floor Covering News

Dallas—The thousands of attendees who made the trek to Las Vegas for TISE 2022 were given the opportunity to preview some of the newest, most innovative products in the industry, to negotiate deals with their business partners and vendors, learn more on a multitude of industry subjects and see old friends. According to Informa Exhibitions, which organizes the show, attendees from 55 countries experienced three distinct events (Surfaces, StonExpo and Tile Expo) in one with a new show floor layout

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Villa Lagoon Tile partners with Cressida Bell to Launch Exclusive Tile Collection

Cement Style

Famed English designer’s first cement tile collaboration creates endless possibilities for residential and commercial spaces. Gulf Shores, AL (March 31, 2022) — Villa Lagoon Tile has long been on a mission to push the boundaries of design by creating signature custom looks for residential and commercial projects. In their quest for new and unique design elements, the brand has partnered with renowned English interior and textile designer Cressida Bell to launch an exclusive cement tile collectio

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2022 Tile Trends: Floor-to-Ceiling Marble Looks

Why Tile

Our celebration of National Tile Day and countdown to Coverings 2022 continues into its second week with another 2022 tile trend. And this week’s trend is sure to impress with its striking designs and equally striking size. That’s right, it’s floor-to-ceiling marble looks. Defined by a sense of movement and grandeur, these tiles are full… The post 2022 Tile Trends: Floor-to-Ceiling Marble Looks appeared first on Why Tile.

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Mosa, industry leader in sustainability, achieves milestone Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold!

Rubble Tile

Here at Rubble Tile, environmental sustainability is something that we greatly value and celebrate. That’s why we’re so excited to share that one of our tile designers and manufacturers, Mosa, has achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold certification for 99% of its entire tile collection.

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Six Wellness Design Tips For Handling The Daylight Savings Time Change This Weekend

JG Kitchens

With the time change happening on Sunday morning, I offer tips for addressing DST fatigue. The post Six Wellness Design Tips For Handling The Daylight Savings Time Change This Weekend comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Creating a Culture of Appreciation

Life of an Architect

We have been spending efforts recently to look at creating a culture of appreciation in our office as a way of pivoting into the new "working normal". I have some ideas and questions. The post Creating a Culture of Appreciation first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Creating a Culture of Appreciation at Life of an Architect.

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CTEF raffles off Angie Halford Ré tile mosaic flag

Floor Covering News

Angie Halford Ré mosaic. Pendleton, S.C.—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will raffle off an original Angie Halford Ré American Flag mosaic, donated by Ron Nash, president and COO, North America, Laticrete International Inc., on Thursday, April 7, 2022, during Coverings, the Global Tile & Stone Experience, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in NTCA Booth N2862 at 3 p.m.

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Researchers Propose a New Technique in Construction Industry to Eliminate CO2

The A to Z of Building

The construction industry is an important source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions worldwide, accounting for approximately 8% of total global CO2 emissions, according to International Energy Agency.

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2022 Tile Trends: Shapes Scaled

Why Tile

For those of you who have been following along with our National Tile Day celebration, we’re on our third trend counting down to Coverings 2022. For those who are just joining us, we’ve been sharing a new 2022 tile trend each week. This week, we’re going big…and small. Last year brought us oversized hexagons, and… The post 2022 Tile Trends: Shapes Scaled appeared first on Why Tile.

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Sustainable Stone at Rubble Tile: Indonesian Mini Wave & Mini Hex Mosaics

Rubble Tile

The founders of Zen Paradise, which produces handmade natural stone mosaics, were inspired to start their company during a 1989 surf trip to Indonesia. While traveling from island to island, the vibrant colors and natural beauty of the beachy islands inspired their creative spirit. They.

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New White House Covid Initiative Tackles Indoor Air Quality Improvements

JG Kitchens

This is not a political blog, but every so often, my focus on wellness design intersects with political events and trends. This is one of those times. Last week, the White House announced a new indoor air quality initiative, formally acknowledging the link between better ventilation and reducing the spread of Covid. I wrote about […]. The post New White House Covid Initiative Tackles Indoor Air Quality Improvements comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Cons

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Architecture and Graphic Design

Life of an Architect

I have been talking a great deal lately with my students about many aspects of graphic design as they relate to architecture representation and presentation. I believe it is a critical component to the success of any type of architectural scheme, presentation, or visual communication. The post Architecture and Graphic Design first appeared on Life of an Architect.

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Coverings releases 2022 product previews

Floor Covering News

Las Vegas—Coverings released a select product preview of new tile and stone products, along with a sneak peek of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be unveiled at Coverings 2022 , taking place here April 5-8, 2022. Coverings’ three primary pavilions, Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America and Tile of Spain, will feature expansive, diverse and innovative product showcases.

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Holcim Announces New Low Carbon Cement Replacement Facility in New Zealand

The A to Z of Building

Holcim Australia and New Zealand today announced that it will construct and operate a new facility in Auckland. CEO George Agriogiannis confirmed Holcim will import and distribute lower carbon cement.

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A Significant Step Forward to Reduce Slip and Fall Incidents

Why Tile

For the first time ever, manufacturers of hard flooring materials have standardized criteria they can use to communicate possible areas of use for flooring based on the slip resistance characteristics of their products. ANSI A326.3 is the American National Standard Test Method for Measuring Dynamic Coefficient of Friction of Hard Surface Flooring Materials.