November, 2022

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A Season of Change, Fall Ceramic Trends

Tile of Spain USA

As the days become shorter and the cool nights trickle in, Mother Nature makes her chilly presence known with a change in season. And just as the outside world begins its cozy transition, we see a similar shift in the colors, textures and details used to decorate interior spaces. Millstone, PLATERA. If you’re considering a seasonal update to your home, or a major change in the materials that define your space, read on as we outline this season’s top ceramic trends that are sure to establish an i

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New Ravenna Celebrates 30 Years

As The Tile Turns

Committed to supporting the growth of the nation’s most inspiring mosaic manufacturers, our Decorative Materials team is always happy to celebrate the accomplishments of our most trusted partners. Recently, this meant visiting Virginia’s Eastern Shore, where we paid homage to the wonderful New Ravenna. Boasting thirty years in the business, New Ravenna has certainly made its mark on the community of Exmore, Virginia.

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How Cement Tiles Can Create a Timeless Look in your Space

Granada Tile

If you are looking for a timeless design for your home, consider handmade cement tiles. They are an ideal option in any home where you do not want to replace the flooring often. You will find different designs, so you can choose the one that appeals most to you. The minimalistic look of these cement tile allows you to go so many ways with your home décor.

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Hardwood: Innovations enhance water-resistant properties

Floor Covering News

I n recent years, the hardwood flooring category has ceded market share to the likes of competing hard surface segments such as resilient (namely LVT/SPC/WPC) as well as laminate and ceramic—all of which have made strides in mimicking the wood-look visuals. At the same time, many of these alternative product segments have also excelled in the performance department, thanks to ongoing innovations in waterproof/water-resistant technologies.

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It’s like déjà vu

Diary of a Tile Addict

Sticking to their roots – both social and geographical – the artisans at Le Nid handcraft stunning ceramics at the base of Mount Etna, highlighting the magic of being Made in Sicily. Studio Le Nid – then Il Nido – was founded in 1966 by Barbaro Messina, a creative inspired by the ancients and on the hunt for innovative techniques.

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A Look at GIO’s Latest & Greatest Tile Collections

Giotile

Here at GIO, we’re always on the prowl for the most advanced, sophisticated tile products for commercial interiors. We’ve recently returned from the 39th edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, which takes place in Bologna, Italy. Cersaie is the foremost international event for designers of ceramic tile and other … The post A Look at GIO’s Latest & Greatest Tile Collections appeared first on Gio Tile.

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Tiled Floors: A World at Your Feet

Tile of Spain USA

Have you ever stopped to take a careful look at the different floors you tread on each day? Tiled floors are taking over and they can be seen in more and more places: living rooms, bedrooms, terraces, stores, restaurants, offices, industrial premises and high-traffic public areas. Stone, VITACER. According to a “Study of Spanish Material Specifiers’ Perceptions of Tile Materials” conducted in 2021 by NielsenIQ for ASCER, when those participating in the survey were asked for their view of future

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Make Your Next Design Project Newsworthy with Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Many people incorporate cement tiles into their design projects for classic elegance and sophistication. For quite some time, they have been a stable of interior design. We’ve even seen them put into use hundreds of years ago, and today, stunning homes around the world exhibit different variations of these lovely tiles. In this article, we will give convincing reasons you need Granada tiles and how you can use them creatively to make your next home design project newsworthy.

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Waterproof flooring: Retailers share winning brands

Floor Covering News

T he tremendous excitement surrounding the waterproof flooring category has spurred an array of both natural and synthetic products—and even some innovative, water-resistant hybrid materials. From wood-look SPC, WPC and LVT floors to rigid core brands that feature a real wood veneer, retailers and distributors have a wealth of brands, formats and styles to offer their customers.

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We are ABK Group

Ceramics of Italy

Breaking boundaries is the concept behind the restyling of the ABK Group’s logo. The company and its brands have always sought to overcome limits and explore new horizons, an idea that is now expressed visually by the new logo with lettering that seems to break out of the perimeter of a square. To transfer this vision to the Group’s individual brands, a version has also been designed to accompany the existing logos in which the name ABK Group is preceded by the words “We are” to underscore the i

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Zellige Tile for Commercial Spaces

Giotile

A Brief History of Zellige Tiles Zellige (also spelled zellij or zillij and pronounced “zee-LEEJE “) tile is a glossy striking Moroccan tile that has become very trendy in recent years. There are few tiles with as much history and influence as the Moroccan zellige tiles. These shimmery hand-made tiles have been around for thousands of years.

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ADVENTURE AWAITS, JOIN TILE OF SPAIN USA ON THE “PASSPORT TO CREATIVITY” TOUR 

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), is now accepting entries for the 2023 edition of the “Passport to Creativity” tour. Now in its eleventh year, “Passport to Creativity” celebrates the profound history of Spanish ceramics by inviting a select group of architects and interior designers on a journey through Spain to explore the world of Spanish ceramics.

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Vintage Glossy Brick Tiles with Contemporary Style

Rubble Tile

The Glossy Brick collection, designed by Ragno in Italy, captures all the warmth of handcrafted products along with the versatility of the classic brick-size tile. The tiles are imbued with unique visual personality – for on-trend, refined interiors that combine a vintage mood with contemporary.

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Neyland Design Cement Tiles has been selected as a 2022 A+Product Award Winner

Cement Style

Villa Lagoon Tile is thrilled to announce that Neyland Design Cement Tiles is the 2022 Architizer A+Product Awards Winner of both the Jury and Popular Choice vote in the Hard Flooring category. Villa Lagoon Tile is proud to exclusively offer N-Finity Tiles, a large collection of handmade cement tiles from designer Stu Neyland of Neyland Design. These designs offer patterning of the utmost flexibility and versatility, with tiles that can be arranged in any direction to create random or traditiona

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It’s time to get back to regional markets

Floor Covering News

Zoom presentations and rep visits with limited samples were great when in-person events stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some buyers have chosen to continue buying their inventory that way. Fortunately, as we’ve seen with our continually growing Flooring Markets, located in Dallas , Atlanta and Biloxi, retailers are ready to see new products in person and fully displayed.

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EnergieKer: Sustainability is the heart of technological advancement

Ceramics of Italy

Sustainability has always been a key concern for EnergieKer – in fact, each production process complies with national and international green transition objectives. Located in Pavullo nel Frignano, the production headquarter implements the recycling of raw and fired waste, the reuse of wastewater deriving from the manufacturing process, a careful monitoring of CO2 emissions and a wise selection of suppliers sustaining the environmental protection through their work.

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Eight Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Ideas for Online Buying

JG Kitchens

I'm not immune to the temptations of Cyber Monday, online retail's answer to Black Friday. So I looked this week at eight wellness design product types you can easily purchase online. The post Eight Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Ideas for Online Buying comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Applying Machine Learning to Eliminate Potholes

The A to Z of Building

Researchers have created an “intelligent compaction” technology that can evaluate the quality of road base compaction in real time and is integrated into a road roller. Roads can become.

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114: Holiday Gift Guide for Architects (2022)

Life of an Architect

For the 13th consecutive year, Life of an Architect presents THE definitive holiday gift guide for architects. The post 114: Holiday Gift Guide for Architects (2022) first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading 114: Holiday Gift Guide for Architects (2022) at Life of an Architect. For the 13th consecutive year, Life of an Architect presents THE definitive holiday gift guide for architects.

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Keeping Your Home’s Utilities Functional

Kitchen and Residential Design

Utility Maintenance You will need to maintain your home’s utility infrastructure, or it will break down over time. Sewer lines can break; sometimes this happens owing to a deep freeze in the winter, and sometimes it happens to owe to geological issues underground affecting septic systems. Whatever the case, you will need home sewer line repair at intervals.

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Sika hosts installation training event

Floor Covering News

Davenport, Fla.—Sika, a global supplier of specialty industrial chemicals, welcomed 23 installers from all over the state to its facility here for a two-day event focused on training and testing, held November 16 and 17. Sika partnered with the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) to host evaluations for its Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program.

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Fireplace Photo Contest

Realstone

We were blown away with all the gorgeous fireplaces from our customers. For inspiration and design stories, visit our Inspiration gallery and learn what our customers have to say. The video below shows some of our customer projects and an amazing collection of trending fireplace designs from modern to traditional, with tv and without! Get inspired by fireplace with tv, fireplace with mantle, fireplace with hearth, fireplace without hearth, fireplace with bookshelves, modern fireplace, corner fir

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Thanksgiving Edition – Why You Might Want Kitchen Composting Convenience

JG Kitchens

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! What are you grateful for this year? I have so much abundance in my life — great friends, great family, great career, great place to live. I appreciate all of it. I hope you have much to toast tomorrow too. Even just being alive this year is cause for celebration. If you have […]. The post Thanksgiving Edition – Why You Might Want Kitchen Composting Convenience comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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New Partnership to Manufacture Concrete that Captures Carbon Emissions

The A to Z of Building

Across the globe, concrete is known to be the most extensively manufactured material. It is also one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, making up a minimum of 8% of global.

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Ep 113: An Architect’s Office

Life of an Architect

The design of an Architect's office presents a unique opportunity to address design culture while providing an opportunity to show off your creative side. The post Ep 113: An Architect’s Office first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 113: An Architect’s Office at Life of an Architect. The design of an Architect's office presents a unique opportunity to address design culture while providing an opportunity to show off your creative side.

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Concrete Cleaner 101: Top 10 Concrete Cleaners and Degreasers

Onfloor Technology

There's a huge number of concrete cleaners available these days. It can be hard to pick one, especially when looking for quality and trying to save money. Cut down on cleaning time, and get that grease stain off that concrete for good.

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NSI to welcome new board members

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) said it will welcome two individuals to its board of directors in January 2023. The new NSI board members are as follows: Restoration and maintenance. Sal Banchitta, Simple Stone Care. Banchitta, who graduated from Hunter College with a Bachelors in geology, has served the natural stone industry for over 35 years in diverse capacities.

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New! City Creme and reimagined Pearl Grey Panels and Corners

Realstone

The post New! City Creme and reimagined Pearl Grey Panels and Corners appeared first on Realstone Systems.

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New Global Wellness Trends Coming Home!

JG Kitchens

Here's my latest piece on how the nonprofit's updated trends report will likely show up in wellness design and real estate soon. The post New Global Wellness Trends Coming Home! comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Construction of Keliber’s Lithium Project to Start – Investment of 588 M€

The A to Z of Building

Keliber's long-planned lithium project is progressing into the construction phase, as preparatory work on the lot of the lithium hydroxide refinery will be kicked off still before Christmas. The.

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Daltile launches Cohesion collection

Floor Covering News

Dallas, Texas—Daltile launched its newest porcelain tile collection: Cohesion—an assortment of concrete-look ColorBody porcelain tile. Featuring a range of pleasing neutrals, these large format tiles are ideal for commercial spaces, according to the company. “If a space requires peak performance and outstanding durability as well as the chic aesthetic of a concrete visual, Daltile’s new Cohesion is the perfect flooring choice,” said Laura Grilli, director of product design for Dal-Tile.

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Retailers of the Year 2022: Empire Hardwood & Kindred Flooring

Floor Covering News

Specialty flooring retailers are the drivers of this industry. Their success fuels every channel, from residential retail to commercial. To honor these businesses, FCNews is publishing its inaugural Retailers of the Year 2022 issue. It’s an effort to call attention to those retailers who are excelling or differentiating themselves in some aspect of their business.

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Galleher partners with Building Homes for Heroes

Floor Covering News

Santa Fe Spring, Calif.— Galleher, the third largest flooring distributor in the U.S., is partnering with Building Homes for Heroes, a national non-profit organization that strives to build or renovate quality homes and gift the homes to severely injured veterans nationwide, mortgage free. Building Homes for Heroes recognizes the tremendous sacrifices of men and women of the U.S.

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AHF launches new Armstrong Quick Ship program

Floor Covering News

Mountville, Pa.—AHF Products launched a new Quick Ship program featuring 12 Armstrong Flooring LVT options, which are manufactured in Lancaster, Pa. Orders up to 2,500 square feet will ship within five business days and 20,000 square feet will ship within 10 business days, the company said. The new Quick Ship collection, Unify, offers a simplified product assortment that meets a variety of design, performance and budget needs to accommodate tight project schedules.

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Coverings 2023 registration now open

Floor Covering News

Orlando, Fla.—Coverings, North America’s premier ceramic tile and natural stone event, has officially commenced event registration, special-rate hotel reservations and award program submissions for Coverings 2023, scheduled to take place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Professionals from all segments of the tile and stone industry can now easily register to attend Coverings 2023 at Coverings.com.

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Retailers of the Year 2022: Great Lakes & Hadinger Flooring

Floor Covering News

Specialty flooring retailers are the drivers of this industry. Their success fuels every channel, from residential retail to commercial. To honor these businesses, FCNews is publishing its inaugural Retailers of the Year 2022 issue. It’s an effort to call attention to those retailers who are excelling or differentiating themselves in some aspect of their business.

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TISE launches Startup Station for innovators

Floor Covering News

Dallas, Texas—As part of The International Surface Event’s (TISE) Beyond the Surface Programs, designed to reach deeper into the many parts of the floor covering, stone and tile industries, TISE has launched the Startup Station for TISE 2023. This new area in the exhibit hall will feature six startup companies who are launching into the market. Attendees at TISE 2023 should mark this key feature as a destination during their TISE sourcing experience, show organizers said.

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