Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The image above shows the tiled floor of Winchester Cathedral , which boasts the largest area of original medieval tiles in the United Kingdom! Our thoughts are in the Medieval ages this week, with the Renaissance Festival wrapping up a few days ago and the chilly (sometimes gloomy) days that evoke a feeling of days past. Come with us back in time to learn a few quick facts about medieval flooring, from stone to encaustic!

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Incorporating ceramic tiles in bathroom designs opens up a world of possibilities with which we can experiment. Thanks to their versatility in color, shape, and size, ceramic tiles can be combined in countless different ways on walls and floors for a unique look. Ceramic tile has become the ideal surface material to use in bathrooms. They are waterproof and hygienic, which makes ceramic durable, stain-resistant and easy to clean.

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JG Kitchens

OCTOBER 23, 2019

I couldn’t go to Cersaie again this year because of my book deadline, but was happy to get a highlights “reel” from the show’s producer, Ceramics of Italy. It was like walking the show floor without Ibuprofen or jet lag! Here are seven top trends to watch — and more than 20 great tile pics to savor. If you’re planning on remodeling your home, building a new home or updating an investment property, then you almost certainly have a tile budget.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Cement tile has been in use since the 19 th Century, but over the past few years, there’s been a resurgence in its popularity, and for great reason. Cement tiles are ideal for almost any area that’s not going to experience extreme freezing temperatures. They’re popular in commercial projects such as bakeries, clothing stores, hotels, spas, bars, cafes and restaurants where an elegant, sturdy, stylish and eco-friendly option is desired.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Did you get a chance to visit the Renaissance festival this season? The Maryland Renaissance festival just ended this weekend and it got us thinking about what inspiration we can draw from the Middle Ages. From refurbished 1500s castles to the melding of contemporary design in renaissance spaces, these are your Top 5 Design Posts of the week. 1. Castles Close to Home. 6 Fairytale Castles in the U.S., The Discoverer.

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Trendir Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Whether your bathroom is big or small, creating a relaxing space is the key. After all, its the space where you shower, but it’s the room where you get to relax and unwind away from the world. Therefore, creating a personalized space is key. What better way to do that than to bring in a unique display and that can easily be done by adding in tiles.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Clockwise from top left: Fioranese FIO.Block, Valelunga Soffio, Made+39 Drapes, Atlas Concorde Aix Bologna, Italy—After roaming miles of aisles and a dozen pavilions at Cersaie, Ceramics of Italy has revealed the top seven tile trends for the fall-winter season. From a design standpoint, the new collections from Italian tile producers were full of striking patterns, saturated […].

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Fabric and Tile Masters

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Several years ago, you finally had the kitchen of your dreams put into your home. You pored over all the details of what would go in like cabinets, backsplashes, sinks, and of course, countertops. Maybe you chose that Calacatta marble you’ve always wanted or perhaps you found a Carrara Marble that came out just perfect. No matter which type of marble stone you chose, within a few years you’ll probably have some noticeable wear and tear, including a common issue we routinely service called marble

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Are you involved in apprenticeship programs, vocational and/or trade schools for tile installation help? If your answer is no, why not? Let's discuss the present and future of tile and the need for Qualified Labor.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 24, 2019

From left: Giovanni Savorani, president of Confindustria Ceramica; George Braica, Eric Glocer, Justin Sheppard and Emilio Mussini, chairman of the Confindustria Ceramica Promotional Activities Commission. Bologna, Italy—Ceramics of Italy announced the successful first edition of the Cersaie Young Distributor Program—a new, annual initiative sponsored by Confindustria Ceramica and EdiCer SpA, in collaboration with Ceramic Tile […].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 22, 2019

This year’s Cersaie has given us so much to talk about from so many different companies – a delightfully eclectic mix of patterns, trends, and textures. And luckily, there is still more to share. The earthy Techland collection from Natucer added a vibrant warmth to the stand that was hard to miss. A variety of shapes, formats, and surface decors in Fire, Basalt, and Natural Cotto are featured in this organic looking hand-crafted range.

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Margaret Almon Mosaics

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Browse & Brunch November 10, 2019 1-4 with Denise Shardlow at the Women of Willow Grove Store. My next show will be Sunday, November 10th from 1-4. The Browse & Brunch at the Women of Willow Grove Store, at the Willow Grove Mall is hosted by fashion designer Denise Shardlow. Each month, during the holiday season, she invites a special guest and I am excited Nutmeg Designs is the guest in November.

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ModCraft

OCTOBER 23, 2019

ModCraft dimensional wall tile are excited to participate with Atomic Ranch in the The Fall Edition of the Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale. ModCraft presented dimensional tile styles, installation shots, and our latest glaze color options. For more information about Modernism Week in Palm Springs in February 2020, click here. The post ModCraft dimensional Wall tile at Palm Springs Modernism Week Fall Preview appeared first on Mod-Craft.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Cartersville, Ga.—Patcraft has launched its newest carpet tile collection, Subtle Impressions. Inspired by delicate flower pressings created by Patcraft’s award-winning design team, this collection offers vibrant texture and color. To create variety within the pressings, the design team shipped in hundreds of flowers, varying in type and selected for their saturation and intensity of color. […].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Tile Addict isn’t done with the wonderful Cersaie discoveries just yet, there is still plenty to come! Wall&Decò ‘s textured and colourful designs drew us in, especially the art deco crossover feel of Cabinet de Curiosite, but it was the unique features of their range that are most worth a mention. Their Wet System is a patented coating technology that enables warterproofing and protection for humid areas, making it ideal for bathroom interiors.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Having the best renters insurance is a crucial protective hedge for preserving all of the things you love about your home. Choosing the right insurance on your own can be overwhelming. Fortunately, we’ve crafted the definitive one-stop guide to finding the very best renters insurance on the market. Our Top Picks for Renters Insurance Are the Following: Carrier.

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ModCraft

OCTOBER 23, 2019

ModCraft dimensional wall tile are excited to participate with Atomic Ranch in the The Fall Edition of the Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale. ModCraft presented dimensional tile styles, installation shots, and our latest glaze color options. For more information about Modernism Week in Palm Springs in February 2020, click here. The post ModCraft dimensional Wall tile at Palm Springs Modernism Week Fall Preview appeared first on Mod-Craft.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 21, 2019

October 14/21, 2019: Volume 35/Issue 8 By Lisbeth Calandrino Do you ever wonder how stores that are so much alike can stay in business? (I’m talking about home centers in particular.) Think about it; they have the same problems you have: distinguishing themselves from the competition. Not only are they the same size, but […].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Tile Addict isn’t done with the wonderful Cersaie discoveries just yet, there is still plenty to come! Wall&Decò ‘s textured and colourful designs drew us in, especially the art deco crossover feel of Cabinet de Curiosite, but it was the unique features of their range that are most worth a mention. Their Wet System is a patented coating technology that enables warterproofing and protection for humid areas, making it ideal for bathroom interiors.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Reflooring your home can be a challenge when you have young children. You want a floor type that not only looks great but also keeps your kids safe and stands up to all their little messes. Check out this graphic to discover how you can reconcile these goals and how each type of floor could satisfy your family’s aesthetic and functional needs. The post Kid-Friendly Flooring Guide for Parents appeared first on Freshome.com.

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ModCraft

OCTOBER 23, 2019

ModCraft dimensional wall tile are excited to participate with Atomic Ranch in the The Fall Edition of the Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale. ModCraft presented dimensional tile styles, installation shots, and our latest glaze color options. For more information about Modernism Week in Palm Springs in February 2020, click here. The post ModCraft dimensional Wall tile at Palm Springs Modernism Week Fall Preview appeared first on Mod-Craft.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Cement tiles are becoming ever more popular with each passing year, from do-it-yourself remodeling jobs to the homes of big-name celebrity stylists. They offer a wide range of benefits to your decor, from kitchen backsplashes to natural-look bathrooms, and even entryways. But one place they can really make an impact is on a fireplace surround! Cement tiles add a sense of style that can be rustic, deco or even modern.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 24, 2019

San Diego, Calif.—Cali Brands has kicked off the fall building season with a fresh luxury vinyl plank collection, Cali Vinyl Longboards. True to its name, the new flooring offers extra-large dimensions with planks measuring 70 ?inches long by 9 inches wide. According to the company, the expanded rigid core boards (over 45% longer than original Cali […].

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Trendir Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Cozy, comfortable and laidback, three essential words that everyone wants to use when describing their living room. Who doesn’t want to sit in a cozy space that is so comfortable you don’t want to leave? From dark and traditional to vibrant and modern the following living rooms will bring a chic fall vibe that is sure to showcase how to make your living room twice as cozy with a simple rustic touch here and there.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

OCTOBER 21, 2019

via Did you realize that first-time buyers make up 33 percent of the American housing market ? Buying a home for the first-time can be a very stressful and joyous experience. Once you have bought and moved to your new residence, there are a few things you should focus on. One of the most important things for a new homeowner to focus on is the security of their residence.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 21, 2019

I would not be surprised to learn that you might be reading this post just because of the title. Just to get it out of the way - right up front - this is not the 7-minutes in heaven that you heard about when you were between the ages of 13 and 16, although I will confess that this is where I got the idea for the title. Continue reading 7 Minutes in Heaven at Life of an Architect.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Fractals are the basis for Relaxing Floors, an award-winning modular system designed by 13&9 in collaboration with Fractals Research and Mohawk Group. This collection is the culmination of art, science and human-centered design based on fractal patterns, which scientific research shows have stress-reductive qualities. Relaxing Floors utilizes fractals to give the eyes a break from […].

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Trendir Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Fall has officially entered the scene and Halloween is almost here, so it’s time to embrace the chiller weather and fall in love with fall decor once again. The fall season is the perfect time to embracing adding cozy decor with a colorful palette. Keeping in mind, that color is huge for fall, we have put together a guide to help you keep up with the latest fall trends for 2019.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

OCTOBER 25, 2019

via Certain studies show that up to 95% of hall basements may experience a water problem at some point, and these water problems that occur are events as avoidable as what installation of a sump pump could have prevented. A sump pump is a small pump installed in the lowest part of the basement or crawlspace, and its job is to prevent flooding and keep the area under the home dry.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Superfast by System Ceramics. Flexibility, high speed, and sustainability are the key features of Superfast technology from System Ceramics: claimed to be the first ceramic press in the world without a mould. Superfast can to produce, in a simple, flexible and rapid manner, all formats of porcelain stoneware starting from 600, 800, and 900mm modules in thicknesses from 3 to 30mm … and is said to achieve nominal productivity of more than 16,000 sq. metres per day.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Chicago—Hannover Fairs USA (HFUSA), the organizer of Domotex USA, announced that the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has entered into a partnership with HFUSA to develop and host six CEU educational sessions during the second annual Domotex USA trade show. ASID prepares its members to excel in the dynamic and evolving interior design profession by offering […].

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Trendir Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Once fall enters the scene, it’s time for the holidays. There is almost an air of coming together that happens once the leaves begin to change. In theory, it’s also the time, many of us begin to have a constant flow of guests. However, how many times can you decorate and redecorate your dining table? We are here to the rescue with our guide on charming and creative ways to decorate your fall table.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

OCTOBER 25, 2019

via When you finish scrapping your dishes from the sink, you flip the switch, and then you wait for the food waste to disappear. It’s not everyone who will think about the garbage disposal. It means that there is no one who feels installing a new garbage disposal. However, even if you have the best garbage disposal, it will one day need replacement.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Replacing the windows in your home might not be the most eye-catching upgrade you can make, but it is one of the most cost-effective ways to touch up your home. Invest in energy-efficient windows to save money on energy bills and receive numerous other benefits. Check out the infographic below to help you select the right windows for your home. The post How to Choose Energy-Efficient Windows for Your Home appeared first on Freshome.com.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Roxane Spears Solon, Ohio—Tarkett has promoted Roxane Spears to vice president of sustainability for Tarkett North America. In this newly created position, Spears leads the organization’s sustainability initiatives across research and development, material optimization and corporate communications. Spear joined the company in 2004 to align with Tarkett’s strong commitment to sustainability.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Visualization tool streamlines selection process while helping dealers, distributors close more sales October 14/21, 2019: Volume 35/Issue 8 By Reginald Tucker Engineered Floors reported increased engagement with its EF Visualizer tool, which is powered by Roomvo. In an age where consumers in the market for floor covering are increasingly relying on the Internet and […].

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 21, 2019

October 14/21, 2019: Volume 35/Issue 8 By Reginald Tucker Boden Flooring hardwood products employ a proprietary mechanical locking system for fast, glueless installation. Boden Flooring—already a household name in Germany, China, Austria and Qatar—is looking to establish a footprint in the U.S. market. The game plan, according to the company, is to offer floor […].

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