Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

'Tuesday, April 29, 2014. New & Old Cement Tile Patterns Heat up the Strip. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Greetings from Las Vegas! This week Im in Las Vegas making my yearly pilgrimage to Coverings 2014 , an annual tile trade show. Avente Tile Owner, Bill Buyok, in front of the Cuban Heritage Tile Mural at the Tropicana. As I conclude my final post on playing with pattern in tile design, Im excited to share a unique wall installation of our classic, popular Cuban tiles and our newest line of cem

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Tile of Spain USA

APRIL 1, 2014

'Fossilized looks are a trend we see in Spanish ceramic tile design today. Spain manufacturers continue to push the envelope on wood looks creating new petrified or fossilized concepts that have a stone-like appearance. Here’s a look at two companies that are featuring fossilized looks: Ceracasa Ceramica and Azuliber. Ceracasa Stonewood floor tile was showcased at Cevisama.

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Tile Doctor

APRIL 24, 2014

'Going to Coverings 2014 in Las Vegas? 5 Things Not to Miss This Year This Spring the tile industry will take Vegas by storm! Over 20,000 distributors, retailers, fabricators, architects, contractors, and other tile and stone professionals of all sorts will gather at the Las Vegas Convention Center for.

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JG Kitchens

APRIL 22, 2014

'Next week, I’ll be attending Coverings, North America’s top tile and stone trade show, for the first time in almost a decade. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend Cevisama in 2012 and Cersaie last fall, Spain’s and Italy’s respective tile shows. I’m looking forward to seeing more new products and trends at this show, including many American brands that didn’t exhibit at the European expos.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

APRIL 29, 2014

'Bolstered by the improving construction and housing markets, the U.S. economy and ceramic tile industry continued to expand in 2013. In the residential market new home starts increased for the fourth straight year and were at their highest annual level since 2007. The 925,000 units started in 2013 represented an 18.5% increase from the previous year. 1.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

APRIL 22, 2014

'Kate-Lo Tile & Stone is pleased to announce the addition of Pete Mickey as our new Branch Manager at our Des Moines location. Pete brings over 20 years of experience in the tile industry, having worked in multiple areas throughout the business. He is an excellent addition to our company. Please, help us welcome Pete to Kate-Lo Tile & Stone!

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

'Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. Heres a great example of a pinwheel tile pattern that pairs glazed ceramic dots with large ceramic tiles in a matte finish.

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Tile Doctor

APRIL 22, 2014

'6 Grouting Tips Guaranteed to Simplify Your Project If you’re planning a tile project, you may be in need of some good grouting tips. Tile is the fun part: choosing colors, patterns, and textures that fit your sense of style and enhance your décor. Grouting, while necessary to hold.

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JG Kitchens

APRIL 15, 2014

'As I’ve posted before, there’s no finer designer than Mother Nature. Her blends of color, texture and shape are breathtaking. Sometimes they’re grand and majestic, as in the Grand Canyon or the Pacific Ocean. Sometimes they’re soft and subtle, like the sun-dappled shade under a stand of birch trees. Whatever their scale, they’re always sublime.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 7, 2014

'At Granada Tile , we love love love it when you share your completed cement tile installations with us. We have to admit it makes us feel a bit like proud parents watching our children make a splash. A big reason why we love it so much is because of how incredibly diverse the projects are. From chicly traditional to smartly contemporary, the range of our clients’ creativity is mind boggling.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 17, 2014

'Florida Tile will continue expanding its line of tile, much of it in the popular HDP – High Definition Porcelain™, and also premiere its initial entries in to the thin tile market during the industry’s largest tile and stone show and conference, Coverings commencing April 29. Florida Tile Marketing Director Sean Cilona has offered a preview of products to be introduced at Coverings.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 22, 2014

'Tuesday, April 22, 2014. Cement Tiles Add to the Impeccable Details of Tucson-Area Restaurant. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. All photos provided by Sally Kane. I must begin this post by saying, thanks! Thanks to a very smart, extremely motivated, and very inspiring entrepreneur, Sally Kane! We just happened to meet because she called to talk about cement tile for her new restaurant, The Coronet , in Tucson, Arizona.

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Tile of Spain USA

APRIL 2, 2014

'Tile of Spain is co-hosting a CEU and Networking Event Wednesday April 9, 2014 with ITALGRES in their new Wynwood showroom in the Miami, Florida area. The CEU ‘Specification 2.0: Understanding Ceramics to Use Their Full Potential’ will be presented by Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain Consultant. The event will be held Wednesday, April 9, 2014 from 4:30 pm – 7:45 pm at ITALGRES Wynwood Showroom, 2048 NW Miami Ct, Miami, FL 33127.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

APRIL 29, 2014

'The EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) for ceramic tile made in North America debuted at Coverings 2014. This EPD comprises a comprehensive analysis of over 95% of the ceramic tile produced in North America, based on data collected by PE International and submitted to UL Environment for certification. Both PE International and UL Environment are well-established leaders in the field of sustainability assessment and validation.

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Tile Excellence

APRIL 18, 2014

'Friday, April 18, 2014. Question from reader and my responce. Hey There, Regards, Chris tileexcellence.com seopoweredwebsites.com. Morning Chris, Well Im at the point of applying tile in the shower and on the tub deck and backsplash when the tile arrives. However, I have a question about adhesives and waterproofing and crack isolation membrane, specifically Mapelastic AquaDefense, which is a paint on membrane which was recommended when I was picking up quick pitch systems and floor mud and I sa

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Granada Tile

APRIL 25, 2014

'In 711 the Moors invaded Spain and several decades later they managed to conquer not only Spain, but also southern Portugal. They soon introduce Islam, and in time a Moorish-Spanish culture develops. The domination of the Moor culture, especially in architecture, is clearly seen even today. Visit the Alhambra Palace and witness the walls of beautifully decorated multi-colored tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 29, 2014

'More than two years ago, CTDA began dialogs with Confindustria, USDA and US Customs regarding challenges CTDA member distributors were having with imported products. Distributors were spending hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to have unwanted pests (animals and plants) removed from their imports after arrival in the US. Additionally, shipments were being significantly delayed by US Customs for inspection and removal.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 8, 2014

'Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Two-Tone Cement Tile Pattern Creates Serenity. By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry. This recent cement tile installation features a centered pattern so the eye is naturally drawn to the main field pattern. Gone are the days of solely mixing bold colors and patterns only to walk away with a headache rather than inspiration! However, integrating patterns to create a soothing space remains high on everyone.s design list.

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Tile of Spain USA

APRIL 11, 2014

'Tile of Spain recently co-hosted a CEU and networking event with ITALGRES in their new Wynwood showroom in the Miami, Florida area. The CEU ‘Specification 2.0: Understanding Ceramics to Use Their Full Potential’ was presented by Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain Consultant. Over 70 interior designers and architects from the Miami area were in attendance.

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The London Tile Co.

APRIL 30, 2014

'In this blog post we provide tips and ideas on how to create a striking black and white bathroom. Black & White Bathroom Tile Ideas. Whether you have a small bathroom or a spacious bathing area, the classic pairing of black and white can look stunning. Through a combination of black tiles , white tiles and coordinating fixtures, fittings and accessories, you can create a classic look or an ultra modern environment.

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Tile Doctor

APRIL 15, 2014

'The Tile Doctor® will feature two revolutionary products for Coverings 2014. STAINMASTER™ tile products, and STARLIKE® a line of high performance, high fashion grouts. The Tile Doctor will be showing in booth number 4070 at the Coverings exhibit in Las Vegas, Nevada April 29th thru May 2nd 2014.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 24, 2014

'We love Fez and so do Granada Tile ‘s clients (not to mention editors, given some of our most recent press coverage ). From the beginning, it has been one of our Echo Collection ‘s perennial favorites because it looks right at home in so many settings. Got a contemporary kitchen? Fez looks fabulous in the back splash. Got a Spanish-style kitchen?

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 22, 2014

'Coverings 2014 is just around the corner! Don’t miss out on all of the educational sessions that can benefit you and your company. Here are just a few of the educational opportunities available to you at Coverings: Maintaining and Protecting Your Online Reputation. Tuesday, April 29 | 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM | Las Vegas Convention Center. Speaker: Lisbeth Calandrino, Fabulous Floors Magazine.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

APRIL 29, 2014

'The Porcelain Tile Certification Agency (PTCA) is pleased to announce the growing number of product lines qualifying as porcelain in its certification program. Launched in 2008 this program directly benefits manufacturers, distributors, and end-users, which are all impacted by the misrepresentation of non-porcelain tile as porcelain. Currently 23 companies have PTCA-certified tiles, and to date 970 different series have been tested with 245 failing and 725 qualifying for certification.

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Tile of Spain USA

APRIL 15, 2014

'Spanish Ceramic Tiles Available for Immediate Purchase in the U.S. - Interactive Web Catalog Now Available. Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), introduces the Tile of Spain Quick Ship Collection as an interactive web based tool.

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The London Tile Co.

APRIL 17, 2014

'White tiles are ideal for creating a clean look in your bathroom, especially if you are short on space. Our range of plain, scored and textured white tiles will ensure that you don’t have to compromise on style. Vibrants Tiles. Our Vibrants ‘White Gloss’ tile is perfect for enhancing the space in your bathroom. Combine with a striking coloured tile for added interest.

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Tile Doctor

APRIL 29, 2014

'Mosaics Aren’t Just for Floors: Creative Glass Tile Backsplash Ideas If you’re redesigning your kitchen, or just want to spruce it up, you may be looking for glass tile backsplash ideas. Glass tile is an excellent option for a backsplash, not only because it is durable, waterproof, and resistant.

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The Tile Shop

APRIL 11, 2014

'Good morning! Here''s another great look from our new Albuquerque, NM showroom. We love the layered effect of the trim pieces…… Please click on the image to view: Another blog that has showcased our tile in a remodeled bathroom is Remodelaholic. This is a great inspiration for small bathrooms everywhere! Please click on the link above to view in detail….

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The Ace of Space

APRIL 9, 2014

'Now that I am back from an island, (it’s true) I can revisit the amazing moments of my recent trip to the “Big Apple” for #BlogTour NYC. I’m looking forward to actually publishing a post without traveling up and down a beach with my phone in one hand and my computer in another looking for […].

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

APRIL 29, 2014

'From its five founding members, TCNA Mexico''s membership has grown to 36 companies supporting Tile Council projects in Mexico. This total includes 11 tile manufacturers (representing 99% of the tile manufactured in Mexico), 13 associate installation materials members, and 13 associate raw material supplier members.

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Tile of Spain USA

APRIL 21, 2014

'Create the perfect home with stunning and exquisitely designed tile from the Tile of Spain Quick Ship Collection which offers an immense array of color, patterns, designs and styles to turn the home into an artistic masterpiece. Plus, the Quick Ship Collection is now available as an interative, searchable web tool at www.tileofspainusa.com/quickship.

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The London Tile Co.

APRIL 17, 2014

'1. Calculate the tiled area in square metres. Measure the height and the width of the area to be tiled and multiply the two together to get the area in square metres. 2. Consider the material from which the tile is made. This will determine their suitability and help you achieve the best possible finish. 3. Make sure you buy an extra 10% of your chosen tiles to allow for any cutting and breakages. 4.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

APRIL 9, 2014

'Dazzling new Jewel series features four stunning metallic glass and aluminum combinations. Available special order from Olympia 2 -3 weeks. Share it now!

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The Tile Shop

APRIL 8, 2014

'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 8, 2014. The Jesse bath featuring the new HALSTED GLASS. Good afternoon! Heres a look at the Jesse bathroom display in our Albuquerque, NM showroom. It features the new HALSTED glass- the sales of this are really taking off!

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Time2Design

APRIL 8, 2014

'PAGES. Home. SLIDESHOW. FOLLOW. CONTACT. ABOUT. NEWS. KBIS IS ABOUT THE PEOPLE AND THE CONNECTIONS. Design & Construction Week Re-cap | #KBIS2014 | #BlogTourVegas. My experience at this years NKBAs #KBIS2014 (National Kitchen and Bath Association | Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2014) as a #BlogTourVegas traveler! The #BlogTourVegas Team. So what is KBIS?

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

APRIL 29, 2014

'Six members of Tile Council of North America, Inc. (TCNA) donated beautifully tiled benches to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada (BGCSNV) at Coverings 2014 in Las Vegas, NV.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

APRIL 22, 2014

'Best Of. Apartments. Architecture. Bedroom. Furniture. Ideas. Kitchen. Living Room. Bathroom. Freshome. Freshome. Best Of. Apartments. Architecture. Bedroom. Furniture. Ideas. Kitchen. Living Room. Bathroom. ★ Sign in. Inspiring 15 Sqm Modular Artist’s Studio Ranking High in Functionality. Facebook Twitter. Next Post. -->. Apartments › Inspiring 15 Sqm Modular Artist’s Studio Ranking High in Functionality.

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