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The Layman’s Class on Glass: Design & Installation Tips for Glass Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Rockville, MD – The supposed fragility of glass tile does nothing to deter from its beauty, and how much designers and homeowners adore it. And it’s no wonder, because glass tile can transform a space into something truly unique. With such uniqueness, however, comes complex installations and tricks of the trade that often elude most homeowners.

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Take the luxury of indoor living…outdoors

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Click to view slideshow. Designed for use in rugged exterior applications, the 2cm paver is a frost-resistant porcelain stoneware slab that offers a blend of durability, versatility, performance, eco-sustainability and most importantly, ease of installation. Make your exterior as beautiful as your interior with a choice of eleven different looks to suit your style.

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Rosa Gres wins in Architizer A+AWARDS

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain manufacturer Rosa Gres recently picked up honors at the international Architizer A+AWARDS for their porcelain solutions for overflow pools. ABOUT THE ARCHITIZER A+AWARDS. The A+Awards are run by the prestigious American architecture portal, Architizer. They have a worldwide scope and the jury comprises more than 300 architecture professionals and experts.

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London Tile May Tile Offers

The London Tile Co.

The weather might have been typically British this bank holiday weekend, but we hope you enjoyed it whatever you got up to. Perhaps you did a spot of spring cleaning and realised that your kitchen or bathroom could do with an update? If that’s the case then read on as we have some fantastic deals on some of our favourite tile ranges this month.

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NAW Update on Overtime Regulations

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

CTDA Wants You To Know. CTDA Home | Contact Us. TO: CTDA Members. FROM: Jade West, Senior Vice President-Government Relations. National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors. As we reported last month, the Department of Labor (DoL) is moving forward with its proposed changes to the Wage & Hour Division’s Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime regulations.

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Take Home The Cement Tile Designs, Along With The Food, Of Your Favorite Restaurants

Granada Tile

Restaurants love tile for some many reasons — it’s beautiful and it’s easy to wipe clean. That goes double for cement tile and Granada Tile’s cement tile in particular. Our hand made and hand poured designs are durable. Baked in the sun, they’re environmentally friendly. Cement, unlike porcelain, is porous, so it’s less slippery when wet.

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Laser Tags For Tile Install

How to Floor Tile

If you look closely at he center of the grout line you will see two red dots. That is my laser that I use on certain installs. In this instance my lines drawn for the layout disappeared due to activity because I had to stop and start a couple times to other things like hang cabinets. With a laser you can make marks down the line with a pencil to re-establish a line or draw a new one.

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CTDA is excited to announce the Distribution Performance Project, free of charge to CTDA members!

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

CTDA Home | Contact Us. CTDA is excited to announce the Distribution Performance Project, free of charge to CTDA members! A note from DPP Principal, Albert D. Bates: The Distribution Performance Project is a new think tank devoted to providing associations and their members with a wide array of tactical and strategic information free of charge. I believe your members will find it invaluable in managing their businesses.

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Granada Tile’s Tunis Cement Tile Makes This Stairway

Granada Tile

This week we’ve been suggesting some unexpected ways to bring Granada Tile’s beautiful cement tile colors and patterns into your home. Even a small sampling of Granada Tile can have a big impact. Just check out this staircase seen in a recent post on View From My Heels. Granada Tile’s blue and white Tunis cement tiles take a simple staircase from dull to dynamite.

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#FlexBoneFriday Feature: A & D Tile LLC

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

A&D Tile, LLC owner Drew Finch recently used ARDEX 740™ FLEXBONE® 740 Uncoupling Membrane on a residential installation. His review: “It lays flat the second you put it down, one pass and the ridges are completely pre-filled. Hands down the best uncoupling on the market!

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Products for the Great Outdoors - LASTRA and Crescent Vtile

ISC Surfaces

With summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about outdoor projects again. Here are some great products for decks, patios, pools, and other outdoor spaces. Atlas Concorde Axi White Pine LASTRA Atlas Concorde’s 20mm LASTRA is a perfect addition to outdoor spaces. LASTRA’S many benefits include: Available in many Atlas Concorde series for a variety of looks: Axi, Block, Brave, Etic Pro, Mark, Marvel Pro Installation Versatility: Directly on to grass, gravel, or sand; Raised installation

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Change your tile, Change your life!

Making Tile Modern

Modwalls | Colorful Modern Tile Since 2005. Dr. Alicia Armistead. What do tiles and chakras have in common? “Chakra-wha?”. According to yoga philosophy, chakras are several points of physical or spiritual energy in the human body. Each chakra has a corresponding color and affects us in its own unique way. When you walk into a room and feel really good, is it amazing design or the vibration of color?

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Renovated French Farmhouse Gets Modern Facelift

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This 2012 renovated french farmhouse by Loïc Picquet Architecte blends an old farm structure with modern design ideas in Alsace, France. Both the exterior and interior of this historic building were updated, and many aspects preserved to reflect the natural aesthetic of the farm. Some of these updates include new wood paneling on the sides of the structure along with pop-out Velux windows to infuse a contemporary feel.

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A Look Back at Vintage Mosaics

The Perfect Bath

I recently stayed the the newly opened Chicago Athletic Association Hotel in Chicago (a Roman and Williams design). Upon walking in the door, I was completely mesmerized by the original mosaics on the floor. They were breathtaking; great colors, bold patterns, exquisite execution. And, they were in perfect condition. I realized that I have photographed great mosaics in various places over time and thought I would inspire you with a look back at some of my favorites.

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How to Place Accent Pillows on a Sofa

Conestoga Tile Blog

Have you ever looked at a professionally decorated home and wondered how the room can look so cohesive? The magic is in the details. Many tricks are known to interior designers, and learning these rules of thumb can help direct you as well. Before details become your focus, however, look at the entire room. Starting with the floor, decide if the space needs some updates.

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Seconds sale!! Happening this Friday 5/6 through Sunday 5/8 at.

Heath Ceramics

Seconds sale!! Happening this Friday 5/6 through Sunday 5/8 at Heath Sausalito and Heath Los Angeles only. Photo is of stuff that will be put out in Sausalito.

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Home Design Trends – Liven-up your spaces with these interior decor ideas

DGR Interior Designs

Every year brings a new set of interior design trends and this year is no different. Many of the latest trends are bright and bold, livening up your house and making it feel warm and bright. The following trends should inspire you to re-design your interior: Welcome to the jungle. This vibrant design features natural plant life and is perfect for a living room or a sunroom.

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Installing a Manufactured Rain Barrel and Kit

Building Moxie

*. *. I originally posted a portion of this article on the social media site Hometalk , here. In it, I discuss purchasing and installing a manufactured rain barrel. The rain barrel featured in this post was bought from a local conservancy – Blue Water Baltimore. Here on BuildingMoxie.com , we had previously covered building your own rain barrel , so I figured pulling that article over would make for a nice balance.

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Decorating with Dark Color Schemes

Conestoga Tile Blog

When choosing color schemes, sometimes we forget to consider dark, dramatic looks. While you may not want your entire home in a dark scheme, sometimes having one room decorated in dark values can offer an interesting break from all the light. Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright explored the philosophy of compression and release in many of his designs.

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Tomorrow night! Join Heath and Tyler Brule with @monoclemagazine.

Heath Ceramics

Tomorrow night! Join Heath and Tyler Brule with @monoclemagazine for a book signing of their latest book - How to Make a Nation: A Monocle Guide 7-8:30 in the Heath SF showroom.

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Man Caves

JG Kitchens

I’m starting to plan my June newspaper feature on Man Caves and thought I’d share some of my thoughts about the topic in a new Pinterest Board. Maybe you’d like to get your dad, husband or boyfriend one of these gifts for Father’s Day next month. Beats the heck out of a mug or tie! Get him a comfy chair! (Photo Courtesy: Pottery Barn ).

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5 Must-Know Tips for a Hiring Remodeling Contractor

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Hiring a remodeling contractor can be intimidating. After all, sometimes it can seem like there are as many options out there as there are horror stories. The question is, how does one sort through everything in order to find the perfect fit for your project. If you’re getting ready to start a big remodel, we’re here to help. We’ve put together a list of tips for hiring remodeling contractors that will help you ensure your project is a pleasant experience from start to finish.

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Pattern Play :: Michele Dopp

The Ace of Space

For several years, there has been a general shift in the mood of the interior design industry as we move away from a throw-away culture. ‘“Artisanal’” has become a keyword in interiors with a resurgence of organic shapes, natural fibers, hand woven or screen-printed textiles & hand-crafted accessories. In fact, we wrote about it here last […].

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Stacking up the bowls for our 2nds sale that starts tomorrow. In.

Heath Ceramics

Stacking up the bowls for our 2nds sale that starts tomorrow. In Sausalito and LA only. Some of these products are seconds which are already 30% off and will be another 20% off during the sale. Some are first quality overstock and those are 20% off.

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May is National Home Improvement Month

Burgin Construction

The planning and researching phases of a project are the most critical steps in the remodeling process. The more knowledgeable and prepared a homeowner is, the more they protect themselves. What can a homeowner do to prepare for a remodel? In honor of National Home Improvement Month this May, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) advises homeowners of the 10 most important steps to take before the remodeling project starts. .

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Modern Japanese Hut Seamlessly Blends With Nature

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Tokyo-based Naoi Architecture & Design Office created the Hut in Tsujido to seamlessly integrate this family residence with its natural surroundings. “The clients hoped to incorporate the feel of nature in their daily lives, whether they’re enjoying gardening or having meals outside,” the architects said. The ground floor has an open plan with three zones: kitchen and dining, living and utility areas.

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Q&A. Is My New House Sinking?

The Armchair Builder

Because homes and contractors can be confusing, we try to answer all building questions that come to us at Armchair Builder. We recently received a question from a new home owner in Illinois regarding settlement and a high water table. This new owner is concerned that a high water table may be causing the foundation [.].

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The Case for Vases

Heath Ceramics

Just as we do with our dinnerware, we believe in creating glazes and shapes that allow people to mix and match their accessories. Take, for example, our bud vases. While they’re wonderful as singles, they’re even more wonderful as a group, either tightly clustered to create an arrangement, or spread out over a room or even a house. That’s all by design.

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CEMEX Mexico Develops Fire- and Explosion-Resistant Concrete

The A to Z of Building

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) announced today that CEMEX Mexico developed a fire- and explosion-resistant concrete. The company designed this solution specifically to safeguard the Data.

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Ukrainian Bachelor Pad Blends Both Light and Dark Interiors

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Visualized by S&T architects , this apartment in Odessa, Ukraine blends somber and chic interiors. The project — named 9th Pearl — was imagined as a bachelor pad with plenty of rooms for guests and entertaining. The living area has an intimate feel, thanks to the floor-to-ceiling window blinds and a well-chosen color palette: “In this home the deep, rich colors are the ultimate in masculine elegance,” the designers said. “A forest green sofa and lusciously dark wood paneling gi

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May Employment Service Anniversaries

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

On May 8, 2016 , Greg Hunsicker celebrates 10 years with ARDEX Americas. Greg started with ARDEX as Senior Financial Analyst and most recently was promoted to Category Business Manager, Flooring and Finishing Segments. In this role, Greg develops and implements the overall product and innovation strategy for the Flooring and Finishing Segments to include: Sub-Floor Preparation, Toppings, Moisture Control, Primers, Sealants, Coatings and Flooring Adhesives.

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Heath LA is prepping for their first ever Seconds Sale!

Heath Ceramics

Heath LA is prepping for their first ever Seconds Sale! (It’s all happening Friday 5/6- Sunday 5/8 at Heath LA and Sausalito.

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Clean Sweep for Hallam at the Women in Property Student Awards

The A to Z of Building

Sheffield Hallam University students have taken the top three prizes at the regional heat of the Women in Property (WiP) National Student Awards. Yasmine Lunn, studying real estate, was the.

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Redesigned Eichler Home in California Features Pops of Color

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Located in Sunnyvale, California, this mid-century Eichler home was recently redesigned by Klopf Architecture. The owners entrusted the architect to expand and update the original family residence, while still keeping it “classic”. Some of the transformations included opening up the kitchen, dining, and living spaces into one flowing great room, expanding the master suite, and building an extra office and powder room — all this while maintaining the mid-century modern style of the Silicon Vall

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Hit it out-with a night out!

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Leveling installers, we want to treat you to a night out at the ballpark! Now through July 31, 2016- the contractor who buys the most ARDEX K 16™ High-Flow, Self-Leveling Underlayment* in each sales territory qualify for two employees to attend a local baseball game, with two ARDEX team meambers. PLAY BALL! *Three pallet minimum to qualify.

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Lots of good looking seconds ready for our seconds sale in Los.

Heath Ceramics

Lots of good looking seconds ready for our seconds sale in Los Angeles and Sausalito starting TOMORROW at 10am!

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Citycon to Invest in Lippulaiva Shopping Centre Development Project

The A to Z of Building

Citycon has made a decision to invest in the Lippulaiva shopping centre development project, located in Espoonlahti, in the Helsinki area. The plan is to demolish the current shopping centre and build.

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