May, 2014

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Tile of Spain Presents Webinar: Building a Bulletproof Spec

Tile of Spain USA

'In connection with National Tile Contractor Association (NTCA), Tile of Spain recently presented a special webinar Wednesday June 18th at 1:00 pm CST. Building a Bulletproof Spec – How to prepare your clients and deliver lifelong ceramic solutions. The ceramics industry is on a rapid innovation trend similar to the tech industry. Unlike the latest smartphone or tablet though, our clients will keep our product for at least the next decade and it’s up to us to give them the solutions that w

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Avente Tile Talk: Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with.

Tile Talk

'Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with Guillermo & Tania. By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry. In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. Guillermo Gomez Lama. Tania Marmolejo.

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MLT – Mechanical Lippage Tuning System

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'The MLT SYSTEM™ is a patented installation system, simple and revolutionary for the installation of floors and walls. With the exception of the bottom plate it is fully reusable, making it ecofriendly and economical. The MLT SYSTEM™ enhances the installer’s skill and ensures the installation of flat floors and walls by eliminating possible lip-page during the install and curing process.

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Interview with Josh Levinson, President of Artistic Tile

Tile Doctor

'At The Tile Doctor, we’re on a mission: to promote partners, contractors, designers, and industry professionals who support our vision of providing innovative solutions and products to homeowners. Today we’re proud to feature Josh Levinson, President of Artistic Tile. Let’s welcome Josh as he shares his insight, tips and trends. Tile Doctor (TD): Tell.

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Coverings 2014 – Top Tile Products

JG Kitchens

'Last week, I blogged about the top tile trends I spotted at this major US trade show for tile and stone. This week, I’m going to share some of my favorite products. (You can see more of them in last week’s post.). I was super-impressed with the ever-improving quality of wood-look tiles on display at the show. Some I had seen before at Cersaie or Cevisama.

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Crested Butte Crush

As The Tile Turns

'We fell in love with this recent project in Crested Butte, Colorado. And who wouldn’t? Known for it’s modern grasp on the Victorian era, Crested Butte is a joy to visit. Working on the remodel of the Scarp Ridge Lodge , generated even more enthusiasm. A boutique inn featuring only seven rooms, Scarp Ridge Lodge is a sumptuous yet rustic reincarnation of the 1885 property.

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Spanish tile companies win CID Awards at Coverings 2014

Tile of Spain USA

'Levantina and Cumella Ceramica were integral parts of winning projects at the 2014 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards, a program that honors outstanding design and installation of tile and stone in residential, commercial, sustainable and international projects. The third annual CID Awards were awarded April 30th, 2014 at Coverings, the Ultimate Stone & Tile Experience , in Las Vegas Nevada.

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Recap: Take your tiling to the next level

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Special thanks to our vendors for making this event so wonderful, Mike Boldt from Flextile , Jeff Kimmerling from Latricrete , Chris Hannan from Nuheat , Corey Stevens from Schluter and Barry Sewall from Glass & Mirror. The contractors were engaged and interested in hearing about the new products and tips our vendors provided. We at Kate-Lo Tile & Stone are so happy to be able to provide these types of educational experiences for our customers and to give them a chance to connect with o

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Get Inspired: Meet Some Additions to Our Echo Collection’s Line of Sensational Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

'If you’ve spent some time on Granada Tile ‘s Echo Collection catalogue in the last few months, you’ve probably noticed that we’ve added some sensational cement tile designs into the mix. And, as you probably could guess, the tile patterns range from crisp, geometric looks to more classic designs. If you’ve got a back splash or bathroom tile or floor tile project, or if you’re looking to spice up a wall with tile, you should take a look at these concrete tile

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Coverings 2014 – Top Tile Trends

JG Kitchens

'I recently attended Coverings, another major tile and stone show, in Las Vegas. It was a very good expo, with some of my favorite American, Spanish and Italian manufacturers in attendance. I was also delighted to see some good-looking tiles from Latin America. Here were the top trends I spotted on the show floor. None of them surprised me, having seen most of them already on my four European expo trips in the last few years, but it was nice to see them all in one place on our side of the pon

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Style Guide: Get Out!

As The Tile Turns

'Deep into the spring season, the outdoors beckons us to leave the house. Recreation, gatherings, and dining and relaxing all provide ways and reasons to live life outside. Exterior rooms are not new; think of sleeping porches, garden patios, and shady arbors. And whether you want to add an entire living room outdoors, pave a small pad for a patio set, or clad a rooftop party deck, there are product choices and inspiration aplenty.

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Tile Trends: Encaustic and Hydraulic Cement Looks

Tile of Spain USA

'Encaustic and hydraulic cement styles are making a comeback in tile. Spanish tile manufacturers are on the forefront of this ceramic tile trend. Available in a wide variety of colors and geometric patterns, hydraulic looks continue to attract attention. From distressed antique to contemporary colors, the mixed pattern look was seen at both Cevisama and Coverings 2014 on walls, floors and counter surfaces.

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Avente Tile Talk: Spanish Tile Details Charm this Los Angeles.

Tile Talk

'Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Spanish Tile Details Charm this Los Angeles Neighborhood. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. The Memorial Day holiday marks the unofficial start of summer for just about everybody in America. I hope you enjoyed yours. For me, here in Los Angeles, I know summer is almost here not just by the long, warmer days but the early and relentless songs of the mockingbird - sometimes too early and way too long into the night.

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Garden Video from Crossville

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Garden from Crossville is a porcelain tile collection created specifically for outdoor vertical and horizontal applications. This isn’t your garden variety stone look line. Garden, with it’s unique heavy texture, is designed to replicate three unique natural stones with authentically nuanced color shading and texture, and it’s engineered to outperform real stone in its resistance to outdoor elements such as extreme temperature, moisture and mold.

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Cement Tile Spotlight: Meet Some New Cement Tile Additions to Our Echo Collection

Granada Tile

'Last week, we had the pleasure of introducing you to several of Granada Tile ‘s newest sensational cement tile designs from our flagship Echo Collection. Inspired by the decorative motifs of the American Southwest and Northern Mexico, the concrete tiles offer an assortment of simple, stunning geometric looks. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce you to two more cement tile designs.

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Babies, Home, and Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Wow! A lot has happened since I wrote last. My brother and I both had babies AND on the same date, 4/6/14. I think that must be some sort of record, because how often do you hear of cousins having the same birth date and birth year. My husband and I finally found the perfect home and settled 4/18/14. I can’t wait to share renovation photos in the coming weeks.

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Give Your Pool a Makeover with Superior Swimming Pool Grout

Tile Doctor

'Update Your Swimming Pool Grout for a Better Looking Pool As pool tile begins to show its age, swimming pool grout gets dingy and damaged, often making the entire pool look old and uninviting. When this happens, homeowners may think they need to replace the tile, at considerable expense, but.

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Colorker booth wins best in show at Coverings 2014

Tile of Spain USA

'Congratulations to Tile of Spain manufacturer Colorker ! Their booth recently won Best in Show at Coverings 2014 held in Las Vegas, Nevada. A longtime Coverings exhibitor, Colorker redesigned its booth to reflect the company’s new marketing campaign called “Imagine Tile.”. The booth wooed and welcomed visitors with an angular, architectural approach that featured its popular line of high-end, polished, marbleized tile in the reception area called Invictus.

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How To Maximise The Space In A Small Kitchen

The London Tile Co.

'So often we hear that the kitchen is the ‘heart of the home,’ but if your kitchen is more shabby than chic we have tips to help you make the most of your kitchen space. 1. Colour Scheme. The colour scheme is important in any room and should reflect your personal tastes. However, when space is of a premium it is even more important to carefully consider your colour combination.

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10 Must-Have Items That Luxury Home Buyers Want Most - Freshome

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'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. 10 Must-Have Items That Luxury Home Buyers Want Most. Facebook Twitter. Next Post. Best Of › 10 Must-Have Items That Luxury Home Buyers Want Most.

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Breaking News: Granada Tile’s Sensational Cement Tile around the Web!

Granada Tile

'We might be repeating ourselves just a bit, but we’re really blown away by people’s growing passion for cement tile—it might be close to reaching our levels of concrete tile love. It seems like not a month goes by without another magazine feature or article online about concrete tile—and specifically cement tile from Granada Tile. In just the last couple of weeks alone, we’ve been featured twice.

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Babies, Home, and Tile

Architectural Ceramics

'Wow! A lot has happened since I wrote last. My brother and I both had babies AND on the same date, 4/6/14. I think that must be some sort of record, because how often do you hear of cousins having the same birth date and birth year. My husband and I finally found the perfect home and settled 4/18/14. I can’t wait to share renovation photos in the coming weeks.

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Minerali from Negev

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Minerali is a replica of shimmering honed Quartz, that is both natural and contemporary. It is a super-durable colored base porcelain that is suitable for all residential and most commercial applications. Available in Beige, Black, Grey , Taupe or White. This is a special order item from Olympia 2 -3 weeks. Share it now!

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Tile of Spain exhibits distinctively unique ceramic innovations at Coverings 2014

Tile of Spain USA

'Celebrating 25 Years of Coverings: The Ultimate Stone & Tile Experience. Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), is pleased to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Coverings: The Ultimate Stone & Tile Experience. Once again, the Spanish pavilion at the show featured one of the largest foreign delegations.

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4 Tips For Controlling Your Renovation Budget

The London Tile Co.

'When undergoing any kind of home renovation it is important to keep your costs at an affordable level and to plan accordingly. In particular, when your are using tiles in your renovation, whether inside your home or on your patio, it is easy to get carried away and overspend. With careful planning and research you will be able to find tiles and other materials that you love at a price that suits your budget.

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64 Important Numbers Every Homeowner Should Know

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, May 27, 2014. 64 Important Numbers Every Homeowner Should Know. This is a great guide from This Old Home Magazine ! I try to adhere to the NKBA guidelines in the showrooms… but sometimes there is not enough space so things are more compact.

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Cement Tile Spotlight: Even More Sensational New Cement Tile Designs

Granada Tile

'If you hadn’t noticed it by now, the last few months have been busy ones for Granada Tile , design-wise. Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve introduced you to several of our newest members of our Echo Collection. How about bringing the flair of Spain to your next wall tile installation? If so, we’ve got the perfect suggestion: Toledo.

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Rustic Baths

The Perfect Bath

'There are many elements that give a bath a ‘rustic’ composition. The first one that comes to mind is the use of unlaquered brass fittings with the worn and alluring appeal of a finish that shows its age gracefully. The warmth of yellow brass that is tinged with hints of green or brown delivers a soft and friendly patina. This initial choice becomes the starting point for the combination of other elements such as natural stone, salvaged architectural elements and repurposed vintage items in a de

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Laticrete’s Mobile App

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'LATICRETE Mobile is an industry-first, full-service jobsite reference tool. Whether you are a professional contractor, distributor, dealer or do-it-yourselfer you will find this application to be a welcome addition to your tool kit! The LATICRETE Mobile app is available FREE for iPhone, Windows Mobile & Android! FEATURES. Product Catalog: Network-updateable product listing with descriptions, packaging details and direct-links to additional documentation on all of our available products.

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NAC Products Unveils New Website

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'PRContact: DavidHanna,NACProducts,Inc.MarketingManager. 330.644.3117, dhanna@nacproducts.com. Akron,OH–April24,2014–National Applied Construction(NAC)Products, Inc., the company that introduced the industry to ECB® and crack isolation membrane technology, has unveiled a brand new website at the same domain www.NACproducts.com. This is the latest addition to the NAC Products brand identity progression that began last year with our 30th anniversary celebration and the release of the 2013 NAC cale

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Think Hallway, Think Tiles

The London Tile Co.

'Enhance the entrance to your home by transforming your hallway with tiles! Most of the time, when we think tiles we picture ourselves in a kitchen or a bathroom. Rarely do we think of hallways, but, really, hallways are the perfect place for tiles. Now, when we think tiles, we’re thinking hallways, too. Here’s why! HEAVY TRAFFIC AREA : Other floor coverings may not be able to withstand the foot traffic over time, tiles are durable and can handle the wear and tear that is inevitable

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The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty: Black and White Inpiration

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. Friday, May 30, 2014. Black and White Inpiration. Good Morning! We think combining black and white in a bathroom is very chic! This bath from Atmosphere Design has used color blocking to combine the two colors on the wall.

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Installation Equation: Where Barbeque Meets Cement Tile

Granada Tile

'If you love barbeque and cement tile and happen to live in Los Angeles, run, don’t walk to Horse Thief BBQ. It’s a new joint for ribs, brisket and all the trimmings located at the historic Grand Central Market in Downtown LA. Horse Thief BBQ also, if you haven’t guessed already (given how transparent we are), has a fabulous cement tile installation featuring Granada Tile ‘s sensational cement tile.

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Kitchen Styles

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

'If you’re planning on giving your kitchen a makeover, you have no shortage of options when it comes to the style. From rustic to sleek and modern, there is a kitchen design for every taste. Which one is right for you? It depends on your aesthetic preferences and the rest of your home’s interior (you want the kitchen to be seamless, not stick out like a sore thumb).

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Livento from Negev

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Livento replicates the look of an ancient vein-cut travertine in a durable porcelain tile suitable for residential and commercial applications. Stocked in our Plymouth warehouse in five colors including Black, Brown, Grey , Noce & White in 12×24 formats. We can also special order 24×24 from our U.S. Depot, available in 2 -3 weeks.

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How Dreams Become Residential Structures: Luxury Villa in Brazil

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'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. How Dreams Become Residential Structures: Luxury Villa in Brazil. Facebook Twitter. Next Post. -->. Architecture › How Dreams Become Residential Structures: Luxury Villa in Brazil.

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Turn Your House Into A Home With The London Tile Co.

The London Tile Co.

'With our extensive range of tiles, underfloor heating, wet room products and ancillary products, you can turn your house into a home with products from The London Tile Co. 2.

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