April, 2013

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Getting Ready for a Busy Week at Coverings

Tile of Spain USA

'Tile of Spain is busy getting ready for an exciting week in Atlanta at Coverings. Beginning Monday April 29th through Wednesday May 2nd, more than 40 Spanish ceramic tile companies will be showcasing their products at the World Congress Center. Tile of Spain has a packed schedule of activities planned for the booth, including presentations and videos.

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Avente Tile Talk: The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the.

Tile Talk

'Tuesday, April 2, 2013. The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the Value of Pinterest. Pinterest has grown into a social media phenomenon that inspires people, projects and most importantly for business, verified revenue through purchases, as well as increased website and blog traffic. Through increased exposure via Pinterest , designers, architects, stone and tile businesses, retailers and distributors are allowed access to millions of inspiring projects and settings they would never ha

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Get to Know: The Mauresque Collection of Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

'We spend a lot of time talking about pattern around these parts. It’s hard not to when Granada Tile ‘s Echo Collection offers dozens upon dozens of cement tile choices perfect for kitchen tiles, bathrooms tiles, wall tiles—pretty much any surface you can imagine. You can personalize your colors and truly make these exceptional concrete tiles your own in your next tile installation.

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The Tile Doctor Brings Stainmaster Branded Tile to the Industry

Tile Doctor

'Seeking out unique products in the ceramic and stone arena that it can bring to market is a core value of The Tile Doctor. Curt Rapp, founder and CEO, says his job is to pursue innovative technology that has the potential of bringing change to the industry. One product that.

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Tile of Spain: Coverings 2013

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'This year marks 26 years of Spanish influence at Coverings. Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), will once again bring one of the largest foreign delegations to the show – 43 ceramic and stone manufacturers. Visitors to the Spanish Pavilion (#3309) will witness first-hand some of the most advanced ceramic tile technology and breathtaking design choices the world has to o

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The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty: Outdoor Grill.

The Tile Shop

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty. Design Tips, Inspiration, and Tile Shop updates. Search This Blog. Loading. Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Outdoor Grill. Nice 4 season grill space, I like the stone Versailles pattern on the floor: Posted by. Kirsty. at. 2:42 PM. Reactions: No comments: Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post.

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Tile Floor Design Ideas

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Planning a new tile floor and looking for an interesting pattern? Crossville, inc. provides a list of easy to follow designs to help you create a unique and lasting tile installation. With over 99 diagrams on their website, there are patterns combining multiple sizes and shows the percentage you would need to complete the pattern. It’s a very useful tool for someone who is doing a large space and wants to break up the floor with a pattern or for someone who is doing a small installation a

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Get Inspired: What’s Happening on Share Designs in April

Granada Tile

'It must be spring. Why else would Granada Tile ‘s Share Designs page be bursting with a garden’s worth of cement tile designs featuring some of our favorite floral motifs? Our fellow concrete tile-philes have been busy, it seems, creating cement tile installation ideas that capture the spirit of the season—and in palettes ranging from the palest pastels to warm, bright shades that are kissed by the sun.

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Details: Grout Color

The Perfect Bath

'The overall success of any project lies in the details. And, one of the details that can most easily derail a tile installation is the choice of grout color. For some reason, the grout color selection is often left to the last minute. The installer, already on the job, makes the decision. While there is no right or wrong grout color and the choice is a matter of personal preference, some colors ultimately look better than others (a lot better!).

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TCNA welcomes Lundgren

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) is pleased to announce that Joe Lundgren, of Joseph Lundgren Consulting (JLC), has joined the TCNA team to advance TCNA’s laboratory services. Mr. Lundgren’s extensive experience in the tile industry makes him uniquely well-suited to connect his customers with TCNA lab services that can help build their businesses.

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New Urban Home Builders

The Tile Shop

'I came across the portfolio from New Urban Home Builders this morning. They are from Grand Rapids. I''m not sure if they used our tile in these rooms- but they look like ours! I like what they''ve done: wheat glass 3 x 6 backsplash?: Aspen with glass mosaic accent?: Kathari Mocha floor?: Antares?

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The Tile Doctor® to Showcase the Creative Side of Grout at Coverings 2013

Tile Doctor

'The Tile Doctor®, source for innovative tile products, and the exclusive North American supplier of Starlike by Litokol® and the Litokol Crystal Glass Grout™, will be conducting product demonstrations at Coverings Booth 7630, Hall C. To showcase the products’ creative applications and versatility, a sampling of classically trained mosaic artist.

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Avente Tile Talk: Spring into a Tranquil Space with Leaf Imprint Tiles

Tile Talk

'Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Spring into a Tranquil Space with Leaf Imprint Tiles. Project Pick: Leaf Imprint Tiles Make a Tranquil Space Bring the outdoors in with our Leaf Imprint Tiles! These decorative leaf tiles are pressed with real leaves, giving them a fossilized look. Our leaf tiles are hand-colored and offer a subtle way to enhance your kitchen or bathroom with a decorative touch.

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Tweet: The April Digital Reivew is out. Spring Events, Gl…

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'The April Digital Reivew is out. Spring Events, Glass Tile Blow Out Sale & the Clay series are featured! p0.vresp.com/MU9Dea. Share it now!

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A Brief History of Carpet Tiles

Focus Floors and Furnishings

'The concept of flooring tile goes back thousands of years when hard surfaces of various rock forms, baked clay, and ceramic were being used. The early users of these initial tile flooring types needed something to cover their dirt floors that were of a size that could be easily carried to where the floor was located. These hard surface types of flooring preceded woven grasses and fabrics that were used to cover the ground; such as, mats and rugs.

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Awards at Coverings

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'The Ceramic Tile Distributors Association presented its first Supplier of the Year Award to Florida Tile. The winner is selected by CTDA members who ranked candidates in ten criteria categories. In another presentation, the Clear family,owners of Fin Pan, accepted the Giving Green Award from Tile Partners for Humanity for their commitment to the organization.

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The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty: 2013 NKBA Best Bath Winner

The Tile Shop

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty. Design Tips, Inspiration, and Tile Shop updates. Search This Blog. Loading. Tuesday, April 23, 2013. 2013 NKBA Best Bath Winner. We just returned from the Kitchen and Bath Show in New Orleans.sponsored by the NKBA. It was a great show- in a great city! Here is the winning NKBA Best Bath Award (for Large Bath).

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The Tile Doctor® to Distribute World Renowned Litokol Starlike®Grout Products in North America

Tile Doctor

'The Tile Doctor®, source for innovative tile products, announced today that it is expanding its product offerings to include products from Litokol, makers of performance grouting products. As the exclusive supplier of Litokol Crystal Glass Grout™, and Litokol Starlike® grouting products and adhesives in North America, the company will market.

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Avente Tile Talk: How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature

Tile Talk

'Tuesday, April 30, 2013. How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. Avente Tile welcomes a new tile perspective to our blog. Our guest post is provided by Ruth Hinds on behalf of Tons of Tiles , U.K.-based importers and suppliers of a wide range of quality floor and wall tiles for bathrooms, kitchens, and any area of your home you would like to improve.

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Tweet: Don’t forget, tonight is our official Grand Openin…

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Don’t forget, tonight is our official Grand Opening party for our Roseville Showroom! katelotile.com/blog/grand-ope…. Share it now!

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Bringing Stainmaster to the Tile Industry with The Tile Doctor

Floor Trends Magazine

'Seeking out unique products in the ceramic and stone arena that it can bring to market is a core value of The Tile Doctor. Curt Rapp, founder and CEO, says his job is to pursue innovative technology that has the potential of bringing change to the industry.

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Something New Around Every Corner

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'“How exciting to see the hustle and bustle on today’s Coverings Show. From tile and stone to all types of allied products, both attendees and exhibitors are busy! Don’t miss the amazing exhibitors in every booth…if you can help it! There’s something new around every corner!” – Susan Sommers, Sales Associate with TileDealer. “Lots of excitement on the show floor today: wood looks even better, texture and color (how about gray or blue?

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The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty: Great Backsplash Idea

The Tile Shop

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty. Design Tips, Inspiration, and Tile Shop updates. Search This Blog. Loading. Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Great Backsplash Idea. I like this kitchen backsplash- we could recreate this using our Imperial Bianco subway tiles with one of our new matchstick mosaics: Posted by. Kirsty. at. 4:03 PM.

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Cupboards Kitchen and Bath: Bathroom Fun: There's an Octopus in.

Discerning Design

'Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Bathroom Fun: Theres an Octopus in my Bathtub. Well, sometimes its nice to have a little fun with your guests/kids/in-laws. If Pirates of the Caribbean has regular showings at your house or you just happen to be fascinated with octopuses(by the way, the plural of octopus is octopuses, octopi or octopodes. Now youre also as smart as you are stylish.), these fun decals will certainly make bath time entertaining.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cadiz Tiles Add Warmth to Maine Coastal Kitchen

Tile Talk

'Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Cadiz Tiles Add Warmth to Maine Coastal Kitchen. If you follow this blog, you know theres nothing I like better than sharing a tile installation photo from our customers! I received an email a few weeks ago from some good people who live by the Maine coast near Acadia National Park. They were kind enough to show us how they used Aventes Spanish Cadiz Tiles!

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Tweet: It’s #MosaicMonday! Ofir – copper & bronze gla…

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'It’s #MosaicMonday ! Ofir – copper & bronze glass & resin mosaic. katelotile.com/gallery/catalo…. Share it now!

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Time2Design: #KBIS2013 Highlights and Trends

Time2Design

'PAGES. Home. SLIDESHOW. FOLLOW. CONTACT. ABOUT. NEWS. #KBIS2013 Highlights and Trends. photo credit carmen christensen. Just back from KBIS ~Kitchen and Bath Industry Show~ in New Orleans and I am excited to share with you a few highlights and Trends of the show. For me a big part of attending the show is to connect with my peers and like minded professionals.

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Introducing River Valley

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'Inspired by the enchanting isle of Sardinia, Mediterranea is pleased to introduce the River Valley series – an innovative combination of elements from the old world and the new. Found along Sardinia’s jagged seashore cliffs and lush Mediterranean valleys are extremely unique natural stones found only in this special corner of the world. Mediterranea has utilized its Dynamic HD Imaging™ inkjet technology to combine these distinct stones with modern cement graphics to create a never-before-seen

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The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty: Exciting Bath Design

The Tile Shop

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty. Design Tips, Inspiration, and Tile Shop updates. Search This Blog. Loading. Monday, April 8, 2013. Exciting Bath Design. I like this bath design from Anna Jacoby Interiors- especially the tile work: Posted by. Kirsty. at. 8:45 AM. Reactions: No comments: Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post.

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Cupboards Kitchen and Bath: Caring for Your Stainless Steel Sink.

Discerning Design

'Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Caring for Your Stainless Steel Sink with BLANCO. I make no attempt to hide my appreciation for BLANCO sinks, faucets and accessories. Its easy to recommend a product when one knows the kind of people behind the product, as well as the quality of manufacturing. While good people and manufacturing will sell me every time, it helps to be at the forefront of design(which BLANCO always is) and actively hang around once an item is installed in a home owners space. via BLAN

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Apuan Alps: White Marble

The Perfect Bath

'Stone has been used as a building material since before history was recorded. It is one of the basic materials in the world and its presence in castles, temples and modest dwellings reveals its’ remarkable visual essence and durability. Greeks, Romans, Incas and Egyptians built their fortifications from enormous stone blocks, created spectacular columns for their amphitheaters and elegantly carved decorative ornaments out of stone.

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Tweet: You are in our thoughts. #Boston #Marathon #prayfo…

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'You are in our thoughts. #Boston #Marathon #prayforboston. Share it now!

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Time2Design: Headed to #KBIS2013 New Orleans

Time2Design

'PAGES. Home. SLIDESHOW. FOLLOW. CONTACT. ABOUT. NEWS. Headed to #KBIS2013 New Orleans. I am one of eight designers presenting on Friday and Saturday at the KBIS Design Studios ( Click here to learn more about KBIS Design Studios ) & ( click he re for schedule ~ Design S tudios ) and I will also be spending some time talking about Fa cebook and Twitter at the NKBA Tech Bar ( click here for details and schedule ~ Tech Bar ).

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Countertop Materials

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

'Interested in remodeling your kitchen but aren’t sure about expanding? You don’t necessarily have to tear down walls and install new flooring to update your kitchen. Countertop replacement is a good option for those who want to make a big impact in the kitchen without expanding. In fact, even if replacing your countertops is the only thing you do, it can make a huge difference.

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The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty: Black and White

The Tile Shop

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty. Design Tips, Inspiration, and Tile Shop updates. Search This Blog. Loading. Monday, April 8, 2013. Black and White. Cute floor border: Posted by. Kirsty. at. 3:12 PM. Reactions: No comments: Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post. Home. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Subscribe To The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty.

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Cupboards Kitchen and Bath: Remodeling for Resale - Meg Fullington

Discerning Design

'Monday, April 8, 2013. Remodeling for Resale - Meg Fullington. As a full-time REALTOR® people approach me frequently with home selling questions. Selling your home for the maximum amount possible requires preparation. You want to make sure any renovations you do give you maximum return on investment or (ROI). I’m constantly doing research to see what things can add the most value to a home without costing sellers a fortune.

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Rex Ray Rox! Doesn’t he?

Making Tile Modern

'We’re very proud of our collaboration with acclaimed fine artist Rex Ray. Since 2011 we’ve been developing tile products using his uniquely retro and modern designs. His iconic work is easily recognizable. Let’s just say it’s cool. We first introduced 4×12 glass subway tiles in a black and white newsprint collage design we call Type Tiles.