August, 2019

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The Spanish Tile Industry Differentiates Itself Through Sustainability

Tile of Spain USA

The Spanish sector of ceramic tiles, represented mostly in part by ASCER, is dedicated to improving the environmental impact of member companies’ production processes and ceramic products. In recent years the Spanish tile industry has made great strides in reducing production emissions, reducing resource consumption, promoting the circular economy and being over-all more energy efficient.

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New to Cement Tile Patterns? Here’s What You Need to Know

Granada Tile

Cement tiles can be an outstanding addition to any home decor scheme. They’re durable and last practically forever, and they come in a wide range of patterns, with the possibility of custom colors and patterns. You need to understand a number of things about cement tiles before diving in, however. Learn five important things that designers and architects need to know when shopping for cement tile patterns for the first time.

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Week of August 26th, 2019 – Sound & Interior Design

Architectural Ceramics

Summer is full of exciting music festivals like Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo! Music moves us, so is it any wonder that it should inspire interior design too? Concert halls leave architects and designers a huge opportunity to design impressively artistic spaces, but every space should consider sound in its design. These spaces are a pleasure for eyes and ears alike!

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August Featured Tiles: Sentry & Insignia

The London Tile Co.

Is the summer flying by for you too? At London Tile HQ we’ve been so busy that the start of August seems to have snuck up on us! While we don’t want to be seen to be wishing the summer away, the start of a new month does bring new Featured Tiles – so that’s something to be excited about. This month we’ve got a classic wall tile and a beautiful natural stone inspired range to tell you about – read on for more.

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Terrazzo: Making a Long-Awaited Comeback in 2019

As The Tile Turns

Set foot in any 2019 tile show or convention, and you're bound to see terrazzo. While this marble and cement composite has made its mark for five centuries, it was regarded for several decades purely as a product of the 1970s. That is quickly changing, however, with fresh takes on terrazzo bringing the classic style into the 21st century. Already last year, Italian designers were beginning to dabble in the look.

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Call for entries for the latest edition of ASCER’s Tile of Spain Awards

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

PRESS RELEASE / Castellón, 24th July 2019. Call for entries for the latest edition of ASCER’s Tile of Spain Awards. The jury is chaired by architect Jacob van Rijs of the famous MVRDV studio. The awards are divided into three categories: Architecture, Interior Design and Final Degree Project, with prizes totalling €39,000. Access all the information at www.tileofspainawards.com : bases, results of previous editions, etc.

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CALL FOR ENTRIES: TILE OF SPAIN AWARDS 2019

Tile of Spain USA

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) announces the call for entry for the annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. Sponsored by Endesa, Weber-Saint Gobain, the Port Authority of Valencia, and CESCE, the Tile of Spain Awards are intended to promote the use of Spanish ceramic tiles in architecture and interior design projects worldwide.

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What’s on Your Playlist? Design Inspired by Music

Architectural Ceramics

What’s on Your Playlist? Design Inspired by Music. Music is inspirational, therapeutic, motivational. It is the driving force behind many writers, athletes, and designers, just to start. Take for example Lin Manuel Miranda, widely known for creating and starring in Hamilton. Clearly, music is important to him – he even shared his own playlist for conquering writers block.

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Add Allure To Your Home With Dazzling Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Is indecisiveness standing in the way of your perfect room? With so many tiles to choose from it’s no surprise that it’s not easy to make a decision but we think we can help you – look no further than our Allure range, which is alluring for all the right reasons; modern, edgy and eye-catching, the Allure range has it all. Allure Metallic Field Tiles.

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Wall Tiles That Will Inspire Your Next Renovation

Granada Tile

Proven by the plethora of magazines, websites, and companies dedicated to home renovations, inspiration can strike anywhere. Home decor, be it brightly colored throw pillows or a mesmerizing wall tile pattern, earns a place in the hearts of people across the world, and for a good reason. The home should be a place of comfort, sanctity, and ultimately relaxation from the stresses of the world.

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Tile America Collects Over 1,000 Gently-Worn Shoes to Help Soles4Souls Fight Global Poverty in Q2

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. July 25, 2019. Tile America Collects Over 1,000 Gently-Worn Shoes to Help Soles4Souls Fight Global Poverty in Q2. New Haven, CT – One person’s unwanted shoes can help provide meaningful opportunities that many in developing nations need. Tile America launched a shoe drive to collect 1,000 pairs of new or gently-worn shoes for Soles4Souls, a non-profit social enterprise that creates sustainable jobs and provides relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around t

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Ceramic Pop Art

Diary of a Tile Addict

Retro-feel products, toys, and scenes grace the glazed earthenware tiles of Greg Hicho. These whimsical pop art creations are filled with life, nostalgic scenes hand sculpted and moulded, and finished in vibrant colours. Beauty Parlor (4″x6″). Drive in Movie (4″x6″). Hicho’s ceramic art subjects range from the popular TV dinner, Fluffo Pancakes and messy kitchen, to Troll Dolls, Sea Monkeys, and gumball machines.

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Hiring a Tile Installer? Here's What You Need to Know

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

If you're hiring a tile installer, you are probably looking for a ceramic tile installation professional who will take the beautiful tiles you painstakingly selected and transform them into the floors or walls of your dream-come-true space. >> See Timeless Tile Installations That Delight the Senses. In other words, you want someone who has experience and knowledge of how to install tile correctly, without taking shortcuts, while ensuring that the final installation looks beautiful and perf

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Week of August 19th, 2019 – Making Summer Camp Swanky

Architectural Ceramics

These luxury tents and cabins are a far cry from the kid’s summer camps of yesteryear. Recently trendy cottage options like tiny houses and decorated semi-permanent tents are garnering some attention. Keep reading to see some summer camping options we think you’ll enjoy. 1. Luxury Standard. Glamping Slips Into the Mainstream , New York Times. Bringing all the comforts of a deluxe hotel into the great outdoors in the form of glamping is a fairly new venture for the hospitality industry, but it’s

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How To Get The Bake Off Look In Your Kitchen

The London Tile Co.

We are huge Bake Off fans at The London Tile Co. and we’re thankful that when the show moved ‘house’ it kept the kitschy-kitchen style that we all know and love. While we adore everything about it, the best thing about the colourful design of the makeshift kitchen is how easy it is to recreate in your own home. Of course, the easiest thing you can add to your kitchen to make it look more like the Bake Off tent is a light dusting of flour to give it that frenzied dash-to-the-fin

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Garden State Tile Designer Series: Meet Tina Delia from Delia Designs

Garden State Tile Blog

At Garden State Tile we take pride in the strong relationships that we have built with the interior design community. The Garden State Tile Designer Series takes an in-depth look at the people who have supported us over the last 60 years, and whom we’ve worked with to create breathtaking spaces around the country. Meet Tina Delia, Delia Designs. After graduating with her Masters in Interior Architecture and Design 10 years ago, Tina Delia started her journey to offering Boutique Architectural &#

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Cement Tile: A Statement-Making Solution for a Historic Home Remodel

Cement Style

Julie and Barret Blondeau wanted to make a statement when they updated the bathroom in their 90-year-old home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. To achieve their design goals, they selected cement tile from the Caprice collection from Villa Lagoon Tile to replace the outdated flooring in their bathroom. Julie was kind enough to chat with us about the new bathroom design and her experience with our cement tile.

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A Story of Smoke and Fire

Diary of a Tile Addict

With a group of designers whose priority is in the art, Smoke and Fire Tiles is a ceramic treasure trove. Founded in Stamford, Lincolnshire by Mark Aldridge, the company now resides in a converted granary in Suffolk. Their artistic skill is shown in spades throughout their collections which not only covers tile, but also other forms of ceramic art. Click to view slideshow.

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Creative Tile Ideas To Enhance The Bathroom

Trendir Magazine

As one of the most traffic-heavy areas of the home, the bathroom tends to get used and abused regularly, especially if you entertain frequently. Additionally, if you are considering eventually selling your home, having a charming bathroom can boost the price point of your home. Keeping that in mind, tiles are one of the best forms of enhancing your bathroom while still keeping your authentic décor.

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Week of August 12th, 2019 – Beach House Bonanza

Architectural Ceramics

Summer is coming to a close, but there’s still plenty of time for a beachside vacation. We’ve found some amazing oceanview condos and seaside escapes that we’d love to visit for their stellar design alone! After a long day soaking up the sun and sipping fancy drinks, these are the kind of beach houses we’d want to come home to. 1. Beach Chic. A 1976 Encinitas House Goes From Dated To Divine, luxe magazine.

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TERRACE WITH A VIEW OF VENICE

Ceramics of Italy

Quick installation with Impertek’s adjustable supports. Antony Hotel, a 4-star hotel with more than 100 rooms, is just a few minutes from the beautiful city of Venice, conveniently located between Venice Airport and the city’s old town. The hotel, newly renovated with all the modern comforts, offers its guests a large 25-square-metre panoramic terrace, where they can enjoy a fantastic view of the lagoon and of the city of Venice.

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Garden State Tile Expands Its Ceramic Wall Tile Offerings with Arkstone Italy

Garden State Tile Blog

In line with the today’s most popular trends in ceramic wall tile, Garden State Tile has introduced Arkstone Italy into its ever-expanding catalog of innovative surface materials. Consisting of four collections – Estate, Marzo, Optic and Origins – Arkstone Italy features new colorways, finishes and sizes that spark a new dynamic for Garden State Tile’s wall tile offerings.

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Laticrete kicks off 2019 ‘Work Hard. Play Hard.’ sweepstakes

Floor Covering News

Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete has launched a prize promotion for its U.S. and Canadian customers (excluding Quebec) to celebrate the performance of its SpectraLock product line. Now through the end of December, verified tile and stone installation contractors may enter to win monthly prize drawings, including kayak, tailgating and camping packages. The grand prize, a 2019 Jeep […].

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Finnish Finesse

Diary of a Tile Addict

Finnish designer Maija Puoskari dabbles in all sorts, from lighting to pottery, and from furniture to textile. She also has a few things for the Tile Addict. Predominantly playing with 3D relief, her varied selection of tile designs fit perfectly in today’s desire for the unique, and the trend for texture. Her Finnish roots form much of her inspiration, with natural elements being highlighted or abstracted.

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Cement Tile: A Statement-Making Solution for a Historic Home Remodel

Cement Style

Julie and Barret Blondeau wanted to make a statement when they updated the bathroom in their 90-year-old home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. To achieve their design goals, they selected cement tile from the Caprice collection from Villa Lagoon Tile to replace the outdated flooring in their bathroom. Julie was kind enough to chat with us about the new bathroom design and her experience with our cement tile.

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Week of August 5th, 2019 – Food Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

One of the reasons we love summer so much is the wealth of delicious foods that are in season! This week we went shopping for some hot restaurant designs that range from quaint to ritzy. Feed your interior design appetite with our latest top posts. 1. Simply Delicious Design. Atlanta breakfast joint Pancake Social draws on simplicity of Scandinavian design , dezeen.

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Workplace Design: The Comforts of Home

Giotile

There’s no place like home. Home-like environments in the office can lead to more comfortable, and presumably, happier workers. And happy workers, according to current theories, work harder. In fact, studies show that happy workers are more productive and creative.

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Case Study: Gettysburg College Admissions Building

Garden State Tile Blog

INDUSTRY. LOCATION. MATERIAL USED. Higher Education. Gettysburg, PA. Crossville Empire Porcelain Stone. PROJECT OVERVIEW. Garden State Tile supplied Crossville Empire Porcelain Stone , specified by Noelker and Hull Associates, Inc. , for a two-story, 4,500 square foot addition to the Gettysburg College Fourjay Admissions Building. The new addition serves as the welcome center for perspective students and their families, as well as additional event space for the campus community.

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Call for entries: 18th Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Design

Floor Covering News

Miami—The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) announced the call for entry for the annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. Sponsored by Endesa, Weber-Saint Gobain, the Port Authority of Valencia and CESCE, the Tile of Spain Awards are intended to promote the use of Spanish ceramic tiles in architecture and interior […].

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Maestro Montanari

Diary of a Tile Addict

Arché range by Mario Montanari for Katy’s Line. Although I have been writing about ceramic tiles for decades, and have visited Cersaie every year for over a quarter of a century, I still get a flush of excitement at the thought of this year’s show. I guess I really am a Tile Addict! So, in just four weeks, Hanna and I will pack our bags and head off to Bologna … full of anticipation.

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Mike Sima CTI #1254 Holds Himself to Higher Tile Installation Standards

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

How important is it to. hold yourself to a higher standard when it comes to being a tile installer? For Mike Sima CTI #1254, that's what it's all about and why he became a Certified Tile Installer. Mike is next in the CTEF Blog series about Qualified Labor based on articles in TileLetter.com published in June 2017 titled Certification: education and credentials add value to services offered by Mike Sima, Midtown Tile.

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WOW – FEZ

United Tile's Blog

Tile is an imperfect product. And quite frankly, that’s what we love about it. Make no mistake, we appreciate all the advancements and innovations our industry puts forward in the pursuit of making a flawless product: rectification, double or triple glazes, multiple firings at various cone levels – the list goes on. But there’s something to be said for a tile that’s beautifully unrefined.

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Rubble Tile Presents Milestone’s Fabric Inspired Porcelain Collection, Stoffa

Rubble Tile

With today’s design projects, one trend is that people want a comfortable living space that is also sophisticated. As the seasons change we yearn for warmth to separate us from the outside cold, like the feeling of being wrapped in a soft blanket near a.

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Garden State Tile Opens Its 15th Location in Columbia, South Carolina

Garden State Tile Blog

Garden State Tile has officially opened its 15th location at 425 Huger Street, Columbia, South Carolina. The expansive 3,000 sq.ft. showroom and 10,000 sq.ft. warehouse in downtown Columbia brings Garden State Tile’s renowned design services and product selection to architects, designers, builders, contractors and homeowners in Richland County. “We’re very proud to have the opportunity to grow the Garden State Tile brand and become part of the Columbia community,” says Stephen Fischer, President

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Garden State Tile opens new location

Floor Covering News

Wall, N.J.—Garden State Tile has officially opened its 15th location at 425 Huger Street, Columbia, S.C. The expansive 3,000-square-foot showroom and 10,000-square-foot warehouse in downtown Columbia brings Garden State Tile’s renowned design services and product selection to architects, designers, builders, contractors and homeowners in Richland County.

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Hand-crafted Haveli

Diary of a Tile Addict

Fabric and wallpaper designer Neisha Crosland has always had an eye for pattern. Transforming her gift onto textiles and wall coverings allowed others to enjoy her keen sense of style – to simply marvel at her creations or to be lucky enough to incorporate them into their own homes. Haveli Zig Zag by Neisha Crosland. When finding inspiration for her house Crosland met with luxury surface specialist Alvaro de Ferranti.

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Brad Denny CTI #1190 Discusses Hidden Oasis Tile Installation

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Did you experience Hidden Oasis at Coverings 2019? It was one of the three stunning installations featured in the newly expanded Installation & Design Experience incorporated into the National Tile Contractors Association Booth. Brad Denny, vice president and COO of Nichols Tile & Terrazzo Co, Inc. , a Five Star Contractor of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) located outside of Nashville, TN, led the installation team behind this vignette.