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5 Unexpected Ways to Use Tile in Your Home

Architectural Ceramics

January 2016 – Rockville, MD – Tile is everywhere. Unless you’re a cowboy, you probably see tile on a daily basis. The utility of tile in residential and commercial spaces provides a ubiquitous flora and fauna of shapes, texture, and color to the masses. What you may not know about tile is that it is very much like the fashion industry.

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Design trends with Ryan Fasan, Part 1

Tile of Spain USA

This week’s blog post is part 1 of 2 from Ryan Fasan, @Tile_Trends , research consultant, trainer and partner of Professional Attention to Tile Installations, an internationally renowned tile consulting firm. Ryan Fasan has over 20 years experience in the ceramic tile industry. His divergent arena of experience comes from showroom & architectural sales with a major distributor; in the manufacturing sector as a specification consultant, as an apprentice installer under master European tile-se

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Whiter than White ! Architects overjoyed as Developers release the Whitest Ceiling Tile Ever Made

Tile Excellence

Whiter than White! Architects overjoyed as Developers release the Whitest Ceiling Tile Ever Made. To the average customer the ‘Tile’ is a mundane and not that particularly interesting aspect of Wall Coverings or Suspended Ceilings. The ceramic component, or occasionally Plywood or even insulated rubber, is simply a tool used to cover plaster in either the Bathroom or Kitchen.

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Don’t Miss Your Chance to Shine at Coverings 2016!

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Want to be recognized by the tile and stone industry for outstanding projects and rising all stars? Well, good news! Coverings is currently accepting submissions for two separate award programs designed to recognized the best talent in the tile and stone industry. 1. The Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards seek the finest expertise in craftsmanship, creativity and innovative use of materials in tile and stone projects for its.

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January Tile Offers

The London Tile Co.

Happy New Year from everyone at The London Tile Co! If you are looking to makeover your home this year you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got four brand new ranges on offer this month, each with up to 40% off. The first of our discounted ranges are the gorgeous Colorado wood effect tiles. These hardwearing porcelain floor tiles look fantastic in any room in the home, thanks to their simple yet traditional style.

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A Peak at the new San Pedro Showroom and some Customer Photos

The Tile Shop

Good morning! I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday. I 'd like to share a peak at our new showroom in San Pedro, TX and some great customer photos with you today. We did some mini vignettes in front of the LH side windows in our new San Pedro, TX store. I love how they turned out!! Check out the 2nd photo- if you look through the windows you can see an outdoor tiled area.

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Install Beautiful Bathroom Wall Tiles to Decorate Your Home

Tile Excellence

Install Beautiful Bathroom Wall Tiles to Decorate Your Home By: Icon Tiles | Posted: Aug 23, 2008 Everyone knows that the tiles are the best way to cover the surface of walls and floor you can use in the bathrooms. Bathroom wall tiles are ceramic tiles which has properties such as durable, non-flammable, hygienic and easy-to-clean material. These ceramic tiles have a 4000 year older.

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Behind the Scenes: Design Makes It Happen

Heath Ceramics

How do you create a sanctuary within a larger space, one that’s multifunctional but still provides respite from a busy life? That was our challenge in designing a workspace upstairs at our Heath San Francisco Factory. We wanted to use it for a multitude of uses, from interviews to creative sessions, and as a place to just chill out. It needed to project dynamism and energy, as well as serenity and warmth.

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Dark Walls, Wood Make For a Warm, Cozy Apartment in Sweden

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Discovered by Freshome on real estate broker Alvhem ‘s website, this 721-square-foot apartment in Gothenburg, Sweden, features two rooms, an exquisite chef’s kitchen and access to the garden. As you step inside, you are greeted by a small hallway with Moroccan-inspired tiles on the floor. This area is linked to both rooms, a half-bath and a storage unit.

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what are the tools you need to lay tile?

Tile Excellence

The basic tools needed to lay tile are available at Home Depot, Lowes and most tile stores. Tile tools are pretty cut and dry, and the basic set of essentials will cost you about $100. I've taken photos of my tools for this blog and these are not new tools They have been well used on a daily basis. These are the required tools to do a tile job in or around your home.

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An Entryway Update

Conestoga Tile Blog

Now that winter is has started, the holidays are near and guests will be stopping by more frequently, it may be time to do a little updating. The entryway is a wonderful place to begin since every guest to your home will be welcomed by the room. Since this space is typically modest in size, it can be updated much more quickly! Make sure there is a place one can hang a wet jacket and dry a pair of boots.

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Happy New Year ~ 2016!

Edgewater Studio

We have officially reopened from the holidays, and are excited to get started on any kind of interior design resolutions you might have in mind! Whether you’re creating a new look for your family’s home, designing a boutique doggy daycare, or doing a design/build project for a luxury apartment complex – We can help you.

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18th-Century House in Belgium Gets a Contemporary Steel Extension

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Puzzles Architecture took on the challenge of updating a family home in Lustin, Belgium, that was built in 1730. The residence borders a river, an orchard, a garden and a forest. Constructed of two parts stone and one part cob, the house was perfectly integrated into its surroundings. The project developers chose to keep the charming original facades and extend the back volume to gain more living space by adding a weathering steel extension. “The concept is really simple: extrude the back

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China Ceramics Completes New Production Line for Glazed Brick Ceramic Tiles

The A to Z of Building

China Ceramics Co., Ltd., a leading Chinese manufacturer of ceramic tiles used for exterior siding and for interior flooring and design in residential and commercial buildings, today announced that it.

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Popular Kitchen Colors

Conestoga Tile Blog

Kitchens are the most frequently renovated room in the house. Second to your home’s exterior, kitchens also have the highest return on investment at time of resale, making it one of the best places in your home to remodel or update. One of the key components to a kitchen design – and one of the cheapest and fastest ways to help update your kitchen – is paint or the color your paint your walls.

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January Service Anniversaries

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

January 8, 2016 marks Kurt Hess’ 15th anniversary with The W.W. Henry Company. Kurt is currently a Light Latex Batch Maker on second shift at the Bourbonnais, IL plant. Kurt’s experience and ability to fill in on virtually every batch making platform makes him a very valuable employee. His willingness to do whatever is asked of him is instrumental to the flexibility of our plant.

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Florida Tile's Alava: A Unique Twist on Tile

ISC Surfaces

Florida Tile has introduced a trailblazing wood / stone coordinating line. (Sizes are in inches.) Alava Lodge Alava combines a stone look and a wood look in a single product line, with the same colors. This concept is perfect for breaking up a space with different but complementing textures while keeping a cohesive color scheme. The 12x12 and 12x24 tiles have a roughly hewn stone graphic with high shade variation and a slightly distressed surface texture.

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A Great Way to Start the New Year

The Perfect Bath

I love to start the New Year with a purge of closets, medicine cabinets, and when I have the energy, accumulated stuff from my cellar. So far, I’ve done the closet and there is a nice pile of clothing for Dress for Success, one of my favorite charities. The medicine cabinet was not too cluttered but I tackled it anyway, throwing out things I had not touched in the past year and anything with an expired date.

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Should I Tile My Shower Ceiling?

Conestoga Tile Blog

As more and more homeowners are turning to tile to create their shower surrounds rather than relying on readymade one piece units, a lot of questions about the style and function of the shower arise. This includes the decision of whether or not to tile the ceiling. In some bathrooms, this is merely a personal decision that can stem from what kind of field tile you are using and the specific pattern.

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The choice was easy for Huard Tile & Marble….ARDEX WA!

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

It’s Tile Tuesday! We are thrilled to feature an installer testimonial from Randy Olson, Huard Marble & Tile Ltd. Repair and Maintenance Manager: “I regularly get called into commercial steam rooms, showers, hot tubs, pools and pool decks with failing/corroded grout. The maintenance costs are huge for commercial properties, especially as most repairs are “quick fixes” that cause long term maintenance concerns.

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Riabita il Cotto Porcelain Tile

Garden State Tile Blog

Riabita il Cotto glazed, color-body tile blends the classic style of terra cotta and the modern look of stained concrete to create an updated version of “old-world” tile. This tile collection is versatile and creative. The five sizes and four colors can be used together to create patterns and visual interest. Riabita il Cotto is suitable for residential and commercial areas.

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Home Decor: Decorating Ideas for an Organized Home

Stagetecture

After the festive season has come and gone, you have to rearrange your home. When your family and friends go back to their homes, the clutter remains. If you value space – as does every homeowner – you will need to get rid of unused items to make room for useful ones. Look to these tips for home organization and decorating ideas after the holidays.

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There’s always good stuff to look at in @tungchiang.

Heath Ceramics

There’s always good stuff to look at in @tungchiang ’s studio.

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Pantone Colors for 2016

JG Kitchens

Color authority Pantone has chosen its colors for 2016 — a soft pink and blue. If you like them, my new Pinterest Board shows how you can add them to your home without a hefty commitment. If you don’t, no worries. There will be a new color (or two) next year. I think they’re both pretty for romantically-inspired spaces, but I painted my bedroom in a soft plum.

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Steam Showers and an Incredible Customer Remodel

The Tile Shop

Good morning! I think the ultimate shower experience is a steam shower! I know so many people who are interested in installing one in their own bathrooms.it is becoming a more common feature for bathrooms in 2016. Here is a good article on how they work, cost and general information from This Old House: The Steam Shower: How It Works from This Old House: [link] Now- for an incredible before and after from Jason D'Asto in our Scottsdale, AZ showroom.

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How to Use Vintage Kitchen Design Ideas in your Home

Stagetecture

. Although ultra-modern kitchen spaces , with their sleek lines and high gloss finishes may look fabulous, they sometimes lack that warm and cosy feel. If you’d like something vintage that harkens back to a time when the family sat around the dinner table, then why not give your kitchen a 1950’s makeover? How to Use Vintage Kitchen Design Ideas in your Home.

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Laid-Back Lisbon Apartment Opens Up to Let In Light

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Margarida Matias of Arkstudio completed the redesign of an apartment in Lisbon, Portugal. The updated home has a better layout and shows off a charming mix of rustic and contemporary details. “Many old houses in Lisbon have inside rooms with no natural light or air circulation,” the architects said. “This project aimed to improve the quality of the space.

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European & Decorative Finishes:: Struttura

The Ace of Space

One of my goals this year is to bring more attention to companies or products that I feel are game-changers in the world of design. Such is the case of Struttura (coincidently they are also located in my hometown of Atlanta, GA). So flash back to early December when we were at a restaurant waiting […]. The post European & Decorative Finishes:: Struttura appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.

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Miasole Retrofits Existing Carports Using Flex-02 Solar Modules

The A to Z of Building

MiaSolé recently installed its FLEX-02 solar modules over an existing carport, built by Baja Construction, at the Oakley Executive RV and Boat Storage facility. This project was designed to.

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Prepare Your Home for El Niño

Burgin Construction

If you haven’t already – Now is the time to prepare for El Niño! Even though Orange County homeowners have had to contend with persistent drought, El Niño weather conditions may change all that and require us to prepare our homes for possible flooding. Since the hardest time to find solutions to rain-related problems is during a rainstorm – prepare now, while it’s dry.

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Cabin in Netherlands Park Fit For Modern-Day Thoreau

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Nestled in the wilderness oasis of The Netherlands’ 5,900-acre Noorderpark sits a modern take on Henry David Thoreau’s famous cabin at Walden Pond. Designed by Dutch architects cc-studio , this warm, dry escape for the Utrecht park’s volunteers was inspired by one of history’s most revered nature lovers. The green, aluminum-clad structure is camouflaged within the surrounding forest, available only to those who know where to look for it.

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Johnson Hardwood's Rowlock - Beautiful Wood Wall Covering

ISC Surfaces

Johnson Hardwood Introduces Rowlock Wood Panels. A GORGEOUS new hardwood wall covering! Rowlock is a brand new hardwood wall option that is sure to generate WOW responses! These wall panels are made of genuine hardwood species such as Hickory, Acacia, Walnut, and Oak. Choose from two styles offering true three dimensional depth: a linear random visual in a stacked ledger look, or a unique block pattern with curved relief pieces.

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Sterling Affiliate to Reconstruct Saddle Road on ‘Big Island’ of Hawaii

The A to Z of Building

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. today announced that its affiliate, Road and Highway Builders, LLC (RHB), is apparent low bidder on a $61.0 million Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) project to.

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Spotted: The POWERFLO® in Dallas,Texas!

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

The POWERFLO® High-Capacity Pump Trailer​​​​​​​​​​​​​ is back on the road in 2016… It pumps 150 feet vertically and 600 feet horizontally. For large footprint jobs, or when the site requires a deep fill fast, the POWERFLO® is fully computerized and offers an output range up to 33,000 pounds per hour with remote controlled pump output! Follow the ARDEX Pulse to see where it shows up next!

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Minimalist Swiss Chalet Embraces Surrounding Vistas

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Savioz Fabrizzi Architects designed this chalet in the village of Val d’hérens, Switzerland. Constructed of concrete, this home has wood-clad upper levels that allude to the style of the barns in the area. This wood is carried inside for a smooth and sleek look. “On the ground floor, the daily rooms center around a concrete core leading to the four levels and integrating the bathrooms,” the architect said. “The slabs are cut around this core, generating visual relations between

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In With the New, Day 2

KB Culture

Talk about priming the pump: Christmas has barely faded from memory, and the vaunted Consumer Electronics Show opens today. An estimated 20,000 new products will be introduced at the expo, with more than a few targeting the kitchen. Perhaps next year, MK1 will be there: it's a highly dexterous—graceful, even—pair of robotic arms that employs 20 motors and 129 sensors to mimic the movements of a skilled cook.

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NASA IESB in Hampton Recognized with 2015 FEMP Better Buildings Award

The A to Z of Building

Hill International, the global leader in managing construction risk, announced today that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Integrated Engineering Services Building (IESB) in.

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