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5 Things To Do With Your Sample Tiles

Granada Tile

'When you’re creating tile in a custom colorway to put a unique spin on your project, you’ll want to order a sample to ensure that the tile you imagine is the tile that you’ll get. Of course, once you’ve made your decision and ordered a full set of tiles for your project, what should you do with the samples? If you’re lucky, you’ll only have one sample and you can add it to your project or keep it in case you need to replace a tile sometime in the future.

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Custom Cement Tile Pattern Creates Contemporary Clubhouse Charm

Tile Talk

'By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Despite hundreds of existing cement tile patterns, sometimes you just have to literally "break the mold." In the commercial design of this golf clubhouse, a simple contemporary design was created specifically for this environment. Custom cement tile patterns, like this one for a clubhouse, provide limitless possibilities for commercial design.

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Show us your creativity: Passport to Creativity contest

Tile of Spain USA

'Tile of Spain’s Passport to Creativity contest is underway. Thinking about entering? It’s simple! Upload a photo of yourself with Spanish tile – like this photo of Passport to Creativity 2014 Winner Kristyna Borden. Use your imagination! If a sample of Spanish tile isn’t available, choose a photo from the Tile of Spain Inspiration Gallery.

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Laminam on Bath Crashers

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Kate-Lo Tile & Stone and Crossville, inc are excited to tune into Bath Crashers on DIY Network to see a bathroom renovation using Laminam , which are large format, thin porcelain panels. The show will debut on November 17th at 3:30 CST and has additional air dates listed in image below. .

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In The News: Before and After Bathroom on Domaine Home

Granada Tile

'Fez tile comes to the rescue again, this time in a bathroom seen on Domaine Home and designed by Amber Lewis of Amber Interiors. Combined with white and bright brass accents, it adds up to a stunning after that is clean, bright and modern. Take a look at the before to see what a difference!

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Under Tile Radiant Heat Installation | Electric Heat Pad Installed

Tile Excellence

'There are many systems for under tile radiant heating It is a comfort that in the winter makes all the difference your bathroom. Some use water under the floor, this system is very efficient but costly to install. The most common that we work with is the electric heat pad. The electrician sets up the system hard wired into he wall directly into the thermostat with a scream ox wired in, A scream box is always required by s because it proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that the heat pad is st

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Arizona Tile Honored with Industry Partner Awards

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'TEMPE, AZ (Nov. 2014) – Arizona Tile is honored to have been recognized recently by several association partners within our industry. In Texas, we were the proud recipients of an ASID Legacy of Design award, presented on August 13th at the annual Legacy of Design Awards held at New Life Hardwood in Dallas. This year, Legacy of Design created a new award category to recognize the industry partners whose products are most frequently used by Legacy entrants: The Legacy Winners Circle.

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In The News: Granada Tile In Afar Magazine

Granada Tile

'Barbara Bestor and Granada Tiles go together like hamburgers and french fries, Paris and romance, black and white. Or in our case, blue and white. Fez tile that is. Seven years later and our Fez tile in the Barbara Bestor-designed Silver Lake Intelligensia coffee shop is still going strong, still drawing as many oohs and aahs as it did on opening day.

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Tips For Grouting Textured Tiles

The London Tile Co.

'We’re loving the latest trend for textured tiles, but while these 3D patterned tiles look fantastic, it does make them much trickier to add grout to. We’ve put together some quick tips to help you when fixing textured tiles with grout. Wet the tiles first – wipe the tiles you are about to grout with a damp cloth, this should stop the grout sticking to them and make it easier to wipe off.

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Warmth Makers for “Snowvember”

JG Kitchens

'It seems like winter has hit much of the country early. While I live in sunny San Diego, which has 70 degree temps most of the year, I travel regularly and have friends, family, readers and clients across this great land of ours. This Pinterest Board is for you! Click on the link to be taken to ideas for warming up your home this early winter. Keeping winter at bay with a hot bath (Photo Courtesy: Ceramics of Italy).

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350 sq ft tile installed in Swamscott ma.at a affordable cost

Tile Excellence

'Affordable tile installations are out there. But shopping around is a must. This job was a repeat customer who had the exact same kitchen tiled 2 years ago and had a fire in his home and called to have it tiled again All the Hardi board was laid on Tuesday and all the tile laid on Wednesday then grouted today. The total time to install this kitchen was 18 hours at A labor cost of $1475.00.This is a price you will have to really search around to find but a experienced tile guy can get you instal

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Customer Photos: A bright and cheery bathroom in Rochester NY!

The Tile Shop

'Good morning! We have some customer photos to share with you today. Please click on the images to view: This bathroom is from Sean S. in the Rochester, NY location. His friend Sherry came in and asked him to help her design her guest bath. She asked for a "casual and fun but mature look". Sean says "Sherry is a lot of fun and loves bright and bold.

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Enchanting Newly Built Edwardian-Style Home in California, USA [Video]

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Lindsay Chambers commissioned Palo Alto based architect Andrew Young of Yound and Borlik Architects to design a turn of the 20th century Queen Anne Victorian. She wanted the new residence to have a dialogue with the 1906 Edwardian Victorian situated nextdoor to the property, as well as to create an ideal historic-feeling home where the new owner would not have to worry about fixing anything.

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Heath at Home: Sonya Yu's Decked Out Dwelling

Heath Ceramics

'We’re not really ones to squeal with delight, but we couldn’t help ourselves when we saw these photos of two adorable dogs thoroughly enjoying their new Heath tile in Little Diamond from the Dwell collection. Can you blame us? . San Francisco photographer Sonya Yu is the lucky guardian of these two pups, as well as the owner of a gorgeous home newly finished with our tile on three different balconies in Little Diamonds in Stone White (above), Herringbone in New Chamois and St

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Go Green on Your Patio with Metropolitan Ceramics Enviroquarry Tile

Conestoga Tile

'Source: Facebook.com/MetropolitanCeramics One of the hottest home design trends of the year is the increasing use of eco-friendly materials within the home. From eco-conscious paints to eco-friendly woodwork, it’s a trend that’s here to stay. It’s not at all surprising that an increasing number of homeowners are searching for eco-friendly tile flooring to complete their patios.

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GIO Welcomes Charlotte Native Greg Capell to the Sales Team!

Giotile

'North Carolina born and bred, Greg Capell joined the GIO team in July as regional sales manager for the Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem and Greensboro areas. A 2012 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Greg studied economics and finance, interning as a finance and marketing analyst at Bonsal American and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.

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Creative and Welcoming Scandinavian-Inspired Apartment in Warsaw, Poland

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Located near the Szcz??liwicki Park in Warsaw, Poland, this 130 square-meter Scandinavian-inspired apartment designed by Soma Architekci exhibits a friendly, welcoming feel. The crib consists of a cozy daytime area covering a living room and a comfy kitchenette (that was absolutely essential for a housewife who enjoys cooking for her family). A sunny hallway with plenty of wardrobes and compartments offer enough room for storage.

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How our company differs from other UK local suppliers?

Granite4Less

'When considering installing granite worktops in your kitchen or bathroom , you are choosing a lifetime confidant. Therefore, when making this kind of long time investment, you need to consider the best providers for such a rare jewel. In Granite4Less , we supply, deliver, and install. In fact, any other company can do any of the above services, but no one can do it as effectively as we do.

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Calgary’s Rockwood Custom Homes

Edgewater Studio

'We have the pleasure of working with Rockwood Custom Homes, an award winning designer and builder of exquisite homes. The images certainly tell the tale, so we encourage you to visit their site. In this kitchen, the Rockwood design team chose the “Vintage” Glass Connectable, with a blend of Classic and Detailed tiles. If I stretch.

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Modwalls’ Newsworthy & Colorful American Made Chevron Ceramic Tile

Making Tile Modern

'We are such fans of food in general and Food & Wine magazine specifically. It’s a thrill to find our new Kiln Ceramic Chevron tile in Milk and Chartreuse in the pages of this month’s Thanksgiving edition. We are thankful to You, Food & Wine for the great recipes and for noticing what we’re doing. Shop the tile here at Modwalls.

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Lavish Ornamentation Exhibited by Belle Epoque Residence in Kiev

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Lavish ornamentation sets the rhythm for the dynamic Belle Epoque Residence imagined by Dream Design Studio in Kiev, Ukraine. The designers chose a luxurious decorating scheme, inspired by the Art Deco movement :”It was important to reproduce the spirit of the epoch using not only handmade techniques, but also new technologies and own understanding of contemporary and comfortable living.” The residence has four levels, each of them vividly enhancing the experience of the inhabitants

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Go Green on Your Patio with Metropolitan Ceramics Enviroquarry Tile

Conestoga Tile

'Source: Facebook.com/MetropolitanCeramics One of the hottest home design trends of the year is the increasing use of eco-friendly materials within the home. From eco-conscious paints to eco-friendly woodwork, it’s a trend that’s here to stay. It’s not at all surprising that an increasing number of homeowners are searching for eco-friendly tile flooring to complete their patios.

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Glazing Over with Brendan Monroe

Heath Ceramics

'Anyone who’s dabbled in ceramics knows that things don’t always turn out the way you expect them to. Clay shrinks and colors change. Glazes crack and bubble. Experimenting with different combinations is an intriguing guessing game—one that painter/sculptor Brendan Monroe immersed himself in for our collaboration on Blobography. Take a look at his ceramic pieces in the show, and you’ll see colors, textures and movement you don’t usually see with clay.

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Modwalls’ Newsworthy & Colorful American Made Chevron Ceramic Tile

Making Tile Modern

'We are such fans of food in general and Food & Wine magazine specifically. It’s a thrill to find our new Kiln Ceramic Chevron tile in Milk and Chartreuse in the pages of this month’s Thanksgiving edition. We are thankful to You, Food & Wine for the great recipes and for noticing what we’re doing. Shop the tile here at Modwalls.

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Modern Brazilian Home Taking an Elegant Approach to Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Modern Brazilian homes keep popping up in a successful effort of permeating traditional culture. This particular home in Brazil is located in the city of Londrina, in the north of the state of Paraná, in Brazil’s South Region. Occupying a corner lot of a residential area, the modern structure is guarded by palm trees and was designed with privacy in mind.

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Up for quality bathroom tips? Then you're in luck

Kitchen and Residential Design

'Via Clothes piled on the floor, mould on the ceiling, lime scale-ridden taps and sinks that overflow at the merest hint of water – yeah, you need a bathroom makeover. It’s the heart of the home, the bathroom. You’ll sit and contemplate life on the toilet, bellow show tunes in the shower and preen yourself to perfection in the mirror – are there any more important things in life?

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Cincinnati Junior League’s 2014 Kitchen Tour…with a small touch of Edgewater Studio!

Edgewater Studio

'Home, kitchen and garden tours……LOVE THEM! It feels as though we would need an 8th day added to every week, especially at this time of year, to attend these tours, that are often held to support wonderful causes. Our client, Jared, opened his doors in support of the Cincinnati Junior League’s 2014 Kitchen Tour. Based on the.

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Black and White and Cool All Over

Cement Style

'Maybe it stems from newspapers which are often read in both rooms, or maybe it comes from historical roots, or maybe it is so all colors of accessories look bright and cheerful; but no matter the reason, black, white and sometimes with shades of gray is a popular combination for cement tile floors in kitchens and baths. A popular choice is our Cubes pattern because it is both age-old classic and edgy modern… crisp and clean.

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All stocked and ready for our Annual Sale! Starts tomorrow in.

Heath Ceramics

'All stocked and ready for our Annual Sale! Starts tomorrow in SF, Sausalito, and LA showrooms. (Here’s a tip: head to Saus for the biggest seconds selection.) Sale is Nov 21-25.

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How Safe is Your Older Home? The Dangers of Asbestos

Stagetecture

'Would you believe me if I told you that there is a cancer causing substance lurking in about 30 million homes and about 800,000 schools and commercial buildings? Unfortunately, this is true. Asbestos, a known human carcinogen, was produced and used in the US between the 1930s-70’s as an additive for many common building materials. It was used in many flooring, insulation, roofing and adhesive.

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Viva Modenus!! KBIS 2015, Las Vegas

Kitchens for Living

'Yes! I’m excited to announce I will be off on a new adventure to cover the annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas this coming January courtesy of uber design resource Modenus. KBIS is the BIG annual event where industry professionals learn about new technologies and get fueled with creative inspiration. . I will be in great company , as you can see, meeting most in person for the first time.

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85 Ukraine readers this month

Tile Excellence

'Ukraine readers just wanted to support you and your country.85 page views from Ukraine this month We really appreciate your visits to our blog Good luck and our prayers are with you and we hope the best for you and all of your country Please comment on this "ask chris"post or comment. Thank you!

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Cathy and Regina were featured in the San Francisco Chronicle's.

Heath Ceramics

'Cathy and Regina were featured in the San Francisco Chronicle ''s Home & Garden section a few weeks ago, styling holiday tabletops along with Rod Hipskind of Perish Trust. The lovely photos, snapped by Aubrie Pick , really highlight our love of mixing new, vintage, and handcrafted pieces for a polished yet personal table. Quite timely for the season.

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Customer Photos from Pittsburgh

The Tile Shop

'Good afternoon! Here are some more customer photos from Keith M. in our Wexford, PA showroom. He created these beautiful custom backsplash designs for his clients: Please click on the images to view: This backsplash features our Sandlewood Monterrey : This kitchen features the Royal Amber : We love these looks, Thanks Keith. Have a great day!

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Say it with Shelves: 5 Ways to Express Your Style

Tile Doctor

'Suitcase Shelves Love to travel? Why let luggage be something you only use when you travel. Leave your bags on the wall. A collection of old suitcases cut in half, and secured to your wall is a terrific reminder of all the places you’ve visited and all the fun destinations.

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Historic Church in London Transformed Into Contemporary Home by Gianna Camilotti Interiors

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Architectural bureau Gianna Camilotti Interiors converted a historic church into a massive contemporary home in London, UK. The architecture team kept the original heritage features of the Victorian-style building with red brick facade. Inside, the residence is distinguished by imposing white walls, arched windows, columns and massive wooden beams.

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Annual Sale, November 21-25

Heath Ceramics

'Our favorite time of year is just around the corner. Come on down to our Sausalito, San Francisco and Los Angeles showrooms for a weekend of activities for the whole family. . But wait, there’s more! From Nov 21–25 , visitors will get 20% off all in-store purchases.* Eat. Learn. Make. Shop. And have some fun while you’re at it.