July, 2022

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Inspiration from New York City: ICFF and Beyond

As The Tile Turns

Every trade show represents an exciting chance to observe innovative ideas from up-and-coming stars in the tile industry. From CERSAIE to Coverings, opportunities abound – and our team at Decorative Materials is determined to take full advantage of these exhibitions. While we love nothing more than to hit up our sector’s best and brightest events, we’re also intent on broadening our horizons.

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Opening the House to Summer

Tile of Spain USA

Summer is here and with it comes warm weather, sunny days, and optimism. We can transmit that positivity to our interior design projects in a season synonymous with color, vitality, and renewal to our homes. Thus, summer is the ideal season to encourage us to give our house a breath of fresh air. Ceramic tiles take center stage as an enhancing element to obtain the best overall look and feel of the home.

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5 Ways to Make Your Home Remodel Pop with Cement Titles

Granada Tile

Cement tiles are a great way to add color, texture, and architectural interest to your home. They’re also incredibly durable and timeless. Here are five ways you can make your remodel pop with this versatile material: 1. Use them for flooring. The best part about cement tiles is that they can be used in any style house. If you want a modern look, try using them as flooring in large living space and take them all the way up the fireplace wall.

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Vintage Tile Bathroom Ideas

Why Tile

There’s something about bathroom décor inspired by vintage tile designs that speaks to an appreciation of the classic beauty and functionality of ceramic tile, as well as tile’s versatility in modern designs. We know we’re not alone in this sentiment, so we’re sharing vintage bathroom tile ideas to stoke your creativity — plus some new retro… The post Vintage Tile Bathroom Ideas appeared first on Why Tile.

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Portobello America tile factory to open in early 2023

Floor Covering News

Baxter, Tenn.—The Portobello America full-service, state-of-the-art tile production facility , located here, is slated to be operational by early next year. The new factory is now expected to generate at least 230 local jobs. “Everything is on schedule, and we anticipate a March or April (2023) startup,” explained James Durbin, vice president of manufacturing & outsourcing.

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Bringing the Indoors Out

Giotile

We’ve been ”bringing the outdoors in” for a while now, and outdoor living isn’t something new. Still, the pandemic experience has dramatically shifted our perceptions regarding the importance of outdoor space, compelling us to “bring the indoors out” in any way we can. Undoubtedly, the pandemic inspired us to enjoy the outdoors in new … The post Bringing the Indoors Out appeared first on Gio Tile.

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4 Weird and Wonderful tiles ranges we never got to share

Diary of a Tile Addict

We’ve been following the tile world for a long time, but with so much to see and report on, there are some things that have been missed. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t important or inspiring, so we’ve gathered a few fantastic tile collections we never got to share. 1) Onza by MUT. Delicious looking pieces of ceramic chocolate make up MUT ‘s Onza collection designed by Alberto Sánchez.

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Dominating Pinterest Predicts with Our Cement Tiles Vol. 1

Granada Tile

We enjoy seeing stylish and trendy designs, especially ones that involve artisan hand-poured cement tiles. Which is why we love seeing cement tiles blow away the Pinterest Predicts. From #CurveAppeal to #EmotionalEscapesRooms, Granada Tiles are seen across the board. Check out some pin-worthy inspirations to motivate your next project. Tile: Fez 928b designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Tile: Combarro, Tile: Zamora Cuenca.

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Five Can’t-Miss Bathroom Color Trends

Why Tile

The bathroom plays an essential role in the home: It’s where we typically start and end our day, as well as use it for relaxation and rejuvenation. As such, bathroom design can have a big impact on our mood — for better or worse. Of course, color is a significant part of any interior design,… The post Five Can’t-Miss Bathroom Color Trends appeared first on Why Tile.

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Tile of Spain outlines 2022 ceramic trends

Floor Covering News

In lieu of Cevisama—now postponed to February 2023—Tile of Spain hosted this year’s Passport to Creativity tour, which took place in Valencia June 13-17, 2022. The event treated the group to tours of factories, showrooms, historic and contemporary architecture; all to help the group discover trends and inspiration at the source, according to the organization.

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European, Concrete-Look Tiles with an Industrial Worn Aesthetic In-Stock in the US

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. And you want something that’s in-stock in the US. Not every tile option can provide you.

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Italcer produces its first Sustainability Report

Ceramics of Italy

Five years since it was founded, in 2021 Gruppo Italcer presented its first Sustainability Report, a transparent and detailed overview of the main initiatives carried out during the year and the formal obligations undertaken by the company as it looks to the future. This is an important commitment that testifies to the company’s continuous focus on innovation and excellence and its efforts to constantly improve its products in terms of design and sustainability.

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Discovering Trends at the Source: The 2022 Passport to Creativity Tour

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain USA traveled to Spain earlier this month with a gifted group of architects, interior designers and journalists for an educational and inspirational tour of Valencia and Castellón as part of its’ annual Passport to Creativity Tour. In years past, the tour happened in conjunction with Cevisama, but the trade show was postponed to February 2023.

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New! Natural Stone Panels and Corners

Realstone

The post New! Natural Stone Panels and Corners appeared first on Realstone Systems.

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Experts Weigh In On Voice Control Technology

JG Kitchens

I've been fascinated with voice control technology since I first heard about it I forget how many years ago. It has huge potential to help millions of Americans – especially those with vision or mobility challenges – but it's not without its downsides. The post Experts Weigh In On Voice Control Technology comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Stats 2021: Call it a comeback for ceramic

Floor Covering News

T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. Hearkening back to the success of its heyday, the overall U.S. ceramic tile category saw high single-digit growth in 2021 compared to 2020. FCNews research shows ceramic experienced an 8.2% increase in dollar sales to $3.077 billion in 2021 (flooring only) vs. $2.844 billion in 2020.

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Ep 105: Interior Architecture

Life of an Architect

Architecture is a field with a wide variety of possible pathways and careers. Today we will focus our attention on the closely related field of Interior Architecture. We have a conversation with award-winning architect Joey Shimoda to discuss all things interior architecture. The post Ep 105: Interior Architecture first appeared on Life of an Architect.

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Ceramiche Ragno’s first flagship showroom opened in Milan

Ceramics of Italy

Designed by Benedetta Tagliabue – EMBT, Ceramiche Ragno’s new flagship showroom in Milan looks out through large arched windows onto Via Marco Polo in the iconic Porta Nuova district. Like a kaleidoscope of colours, patterns and designs that tell the fascinating story of Ragno’s technical and artisanal skills and explore the expressive potential of ceramics, this 400-square-metre space offers architects and the general public a highly innovative showcase of ceramic and porcelain tile colle

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Case Study: From Old to New—The Scaffold House Project

Tile of Spain USA

Located in the unrivaled Sa Riera cove in Gerona, Spain, the Scaffold House project, by architects Ramon Bosch and Elisabet Capdeferro, is the rehabilitation of a stunning 1950s single-family seaside home. During the renovation, Bosch and Capdeferro focused not only on repairing damage caused by maritime climate, but harmonizing the house with its environment by bringing the outside in through various open concepts such as a large alcove porch, open to the surrounding landscape.

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Why You Should Not Cover Up Concrete Basement Floors

Onfloor Technology

Concrete has become an emergent flooring trend and for a good reason. Concrete is so much more than the gray, dull, industrial floors that it used to be considered. It’s transitioned from warehouse environments to residential, business, and commercial settings as well.

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Golden Girls Revisited: The Wellness Benefits of Co-Living and Cohousing

JG Kitchens

If you're a single person in your 50s or older, this is a must-read for you. If you're a Millennial or Zoomer looking for a way to save on housing and even start building equity, this piece will be helpful to you too! The post Golden Girls Revisited: The Wellness Benefits of Co-Living and Cohousing comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Tom Duffy Company partners with LX Hausys

Floor Covering News

Manteca, Calif.—The Tom Duffy Company partnered with LX Hausys to distribute the company’s Hausys H-Flor Resilient Flooring line with a focus on commercially rated LVT in the California, Arizona and Nevada areas. LX Hausys is a division of the LG (Life’s Good) Corporation. Since 1947, LX Hausys said it has been supplying various interior materials that served to enhance the value of living spaces in Korea and has been on OEM manufacturer for many name flooring brands in the U.S.

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Mosaic Flag Finds Home at VFW Post 9400 in Phoenix, AZ

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Do you remember the incredibly beautiful Mosaic Flag crafted by Angie Halford Ré, owner of Unique Mosaics, and donated by Ron Nash, President of Laticrete ? CTEF sold raffle tickets and the drawing took place at Coverings 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. After several months of working through logistics, we are so pleased to share with you that the Mosaic Flag has found a home at VFW Post 9400 in Phoenix, Arizona !

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Ep 104: Conventions – The Best and Worst of Times

Life of an Architect

Depending on your age, sooner or later you will end up at one convention or another. For some people, this is a yearly migration full of can’t-miss opportunities. For others, it’s three days of questionable decisions and most likely, a lot of fun. Welcome to Episode 104: Conventions – The Best and Worst of Times. The post Ep 104: Conventions – The Best and Worst of Times first appeared on Life of an Architect.

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Kitchen Renovation: 8 Questions To Ask Your Contractor

Kitchen and Residential Design

Your kitchen will always be the heart of your home, as this is the place where everything starts. You cook meals inside the kitchen, share conversations with family and friends, and create a special bond with food that you’ve always enjoyed. Because of the good things kitchens offer, it’ll only be logical if you try to keep them up to date and beautiful all the time.

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Bilfinger UK Partners with Layher UK to Deliver Flagship ‘FlexBeam’ Underdeck System

The A to Z of Building

Engineering and maintenance contractor Bilfinger UK, in collaboration with Layher UK, designed the world’s first underdeck scaffolding system using FlexBeam to provide safe access to the.

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Residential Architecture Trends Show Continuing Pandemic Influences

JG Kitchens

People are still building, still remodeling, still adding onto their homes. Architects across the country share what's trending in their projects. How does this connect with your goals and area? The post Residential Architecture Trends Show Continuing Pandemic Influences comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Stats 2021: Commercial flooring market sees uptick

Floor Covering News

It’s common knowledge among industry observers that commercial tends to lag behind residential activity—at least during normal business cycles anyway. And while business has been anything but normal these past two and a half years, it’s safe to say that the tide is turning as select commercial end-use markets—not all—are beginning to participate in the spoils that the residential market has enjoyed in recent years.

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Florim publishes the fourteenth edition of its sustainability report

Ceramics of Italy

Florim has published the fourteenth edition of its “Sustainability Report”, the document that provides a transparent, concise description of the company’s 2021 results in economic, social and environmental terms and also sets out the goals planned for the near future. This edition records the company’s recent admission to Altagamma, the Foundation that brings together the elite of Italian luxury businesses, ambassadors for Italian excellence worldwide.

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Thank You for Being Part of the NTCA Matching Grant Campaign!

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

A heartfelt Thank You from all of us at CTEF for being part of the 2022 NTCA Matching Grant Campaign !

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Refinishing Vs. Resurfacing Hardwood Floors: Everything You Need To Know

Onfloor Technology

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Vinci Building Appointed on 400 Million GBP Project

The A to Z of Building

VINCI Building has been appointed on an early works contract and pre-construction services agreement at Sheffield Forgemasters, worth more than £70 million.

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Stay Safe And Cool In Summer Heat With Smart New Home Improvements

JG Kitchens

I’m extremely lucky to be living in San Diego. Our weather is nearly perfect year-round and I rarely have to run my air conditioner. (Sleeping with the windows open is one of life’s great pleasures.) Many of you reading this post aren’t so fortunate. (On the other hand, your property taxes probably don’t get you […]. The post Stay Safe And Cool In Summer Heat With Smart New Home Improvements comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Cons

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Mannington Commercial introduces Amtico Signature Xpress

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.—Mannington Commercial introduced the Amtico Signature Xpress collection, a limited selection of the complete Amtico Signature LVT collection specifically curated to meet projects with tight timelines. According to the company, the high-quality products combine texture, color and pattern to create a vibrant product ideal for expressing any aesthetic vision and can be shipped in days.

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Gruppo Romani invests in energy efficiency

Ceramics of Italy

Gruppo Romani is responding to the unstable international situation by making an approximately €8 million investment to reduce the energy requirements of its Rubiera, Roteglia and Casalgrande plants. At its Rubiera site, Gruppo Romani has installed a new cogeneration plant in collaboration with Cefla and Sacmi and has also decided to purchase an additional electricity self-generation plant which uses photovoltaic panels installed on the roofs of the business unit’s production and logistics build

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Adhesives: End users recommend their go-to glues

Floor Covering News

Today’s professional installers have no shortage of adhesives from which to choose when executing their flooring projects. Some cite a particular product’s “green grab,” while others prefer glues that have a much longer working time. In most cases, though, the floor layer’s choice of glue used boils down to ease of use, familiarity, cost and, of course, dependability.

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Ege Seramik unveils Alvarado porcelain series

Floor Covering News

Norcross, Ga.—Ege Seramik has launched its new Alvarado series, the company’s latest rectified porcelain tile collection specifically created for the North American market. The series’ large, 24 x 48 format offers a sleek marble appearance and easy maintenance and functionality. With its state-of-the-art ink jet technology, Ege Seramik said it designed Alvarado to beautifully and expertly replicate natural stone, showing numerous variations in color and veining.