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What We’re Seeing at Cersaie 2016

Tile of Spain USA

Cersaie 2016 is in full swing! Here’s a glimpse of what we’re seeing from the Tile of Spain ceramic wall and floor tile manufacturers in Bologna, Italy: For more from Cersaie, connect with Tile of Spain on social media: Facebook , Twitter , Google Plus and Pinterest. … Continue Reading.

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Get The Look: Union Sun Floor Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Union Sun tiles have a mid grey-brown colour that features a stone effect look. These square porcelain tiles are hard-wearing and perfect for high traffic areas in the home such as kitchens and hallways. Combine the tiles with Ardex Antique Ivory Grout to recreate the above look. Also in the Union range are matching wall and decor tiles in Steel and Light grey colours, and Union Sun floor tiles are also available with an anti-slip finish.

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Outdoor Bars: Granada Cement Tiles Make Every Hour Happy

Granada Tile

The summer’s over and fall is in full swing. Time to catch the last vestiges of warm weather and longer days, lingering over a cocktail at one of these beautiful outdoor bars, their happy hours made even better with the presence of Granada Tile Company’s cement tile. Above, Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar in Vancouver frames an elegant outdoor patio in Cluny cement tile in black and white, the perfect place to get your seafood on while also snapping an #ihavethisthingwithtiles for

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Minimalist Home in Taiwan with Open Mezzanine

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

HAO Design gave their clients’ traditional 2.5 story home in Pingtung City a minimalist makeover. The finished design, called Blank , has a light and airy feel due to its large windows and open mezzanine. Moreover, white walls and an uncluttered interior make the space feel even larger than its 1700-square feet. The mezzanine space has only a few pieces of carefully chosen décor.

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Achieve Affordable and Practical Marble Beauty with Tile

Tile of Spain USA

The beauty of white marble has an undeniable allure. Its sleek design makes it a perfect choice for bathrooms, countertops, floors, walls, and even exterior applications. Now, the Spanish ceramic tile industry has combined high-tech digital printing and purity of pigment with durable, low-maintenance and easy-to-install ceramics – making this precious aesthetic more widely available, affordable and practical.

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Rubble Tile Vendor Spotlight: Three European Tile Lines from Ragno

Rubble Tile

The European Tile Trend Continues at Rubble Tile Italian tile manufacturer, Ragno, has driven growth and design in the Italian ceramic tile industry since 1949. Here we’ll spotlight three of Ragno’s lines that are available at Rubble Tile. Woodcraft Ragno’s Woodcaft is a creative look for spaces with a contemporary spirit. A representation of vintage […].

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Granada Tile’s Second House Beautiful Cover of 2016

Granada Tile

Our eyes nearly popped out of our head when we saw the cover of the October issue of House Beautiful out on newstands now: our Fez cement tile in black and white forms the picture-perfect centerpiece of a backsplash in a kitchen designed by Colleen Bashaw. Yes, the cover! Our second cover of 2016! We’ll say 2016 has been a very good year! Make your kitchen backsplash picture perfect enough for the cover of House Beautiful by tiling the entire area or even just the space over the stove as

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#FlexBoneFriday: J&R Tile, Inc.

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Jesse Leal of J&R Tile, Inc. used a full ARDEX tiling system for a recent bathroom renovation in the historic Monte Vista, San Antonio area. ARDEX UI 740™ FLEXBONE® Uncoupling Membrane, ARDEX X 5™ Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar, and ARDEX FL™ Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout were all used in the residential bathroom. “The installation of Flexbone was really easy and beats installing cement board over a wood substrate any day.

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Walk in the woods with our 2016 Winter Collection

Heath Ceramics

Summer is barely over in the Bay Area, but there’s no denying the subtle change in the atmosphere — darkness comes earlier, the air is more crisp, and sunlight no longer softens the chill. Winter is near, and every year it marks a special time for us at Heath: the introduction of our new seasonal collection. This year, we’ve channeled the contemplative and rich stillness of Northern California winters, taking inspiration from the soulful shades of evergreens and redwood forests surrounding us to

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The New York Times Agrees Cement Tile Is Everywhere!

Granada Tile

A recent article in The New York Times proclaims that Tile Gains Footing All Over. Not just any tile, but cement tile. They point out what we’ve been noticing for ages: cement tile is showing up everywhere, from shops to restaurants to homes. Of course we understand why. Cement tile is not only beautiful — its deep colors and patterns are mesmerizing, its chalky matte texture rich and velvety — but it’s also durable, easy care and classic while at the same time being

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Home Safety: How to Create a Safe and Beautiful Home

Stagetecture

Home safety is essential when living in a home with young children, pets, and lots of hazards to consider. When your child reaches that mobile age where she begins to ramble all around the house, you know you have changes to make. Everything in your home, whether practical or ornamental, must be examined for the safety of your child. Home Safety: How to Create a Safe and Beautiful Home.

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#TileTuesday- Have You Registered for ARDEX Academy Training in Your Area?

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

ARDEX Americas Tiling Sales Professional Frank Galvan conducts training in Mansfield, Texas! Did you know ARDEX Academy training is available in Canada, the United States and Latin America? Register today for this industry leading and totally complimentary training! Check out a full list here!

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For our winter collection, we collaborated with our friends at.

Heath Ceramics

For our winter collection, we collaborated with our friends at @skinnylaminx on the Dimensional collection – inspired by our iconic dimensional tile. Love how it turned out!

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Great Looks Beyond the Subway Tile (Part 3)

ISC Surfaces

American Olean Belmar The 3x6 subway tile has been around for more than 100 years, gained its popularity by making the underground bright and beautiful, and continues to be a staple in kitchens and bathrooms today. However, new sizes and colors are making subway tile inspired looks a perfect go-to for any room. Take a look at these two great collections, American Olean's Belmar and Marazzi's Middleton Square.

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Mirror, Mirror on the wall…

Garden State Tile Blog

“Reflections” brightens dull drywall. Introducing our beveled mirrored tile collection — Reflections. A sleek, shiny tile that captures light making a space feel more open. Our collection of mirrored glass tiles are made in the following 4 sizes that can be used to create a modular pattern: 3″ x 6″ 3″ x 12″ 8″ x 8″ 8″ x 16″ Reflections Beveled Mirrored Glass Tiles are available in 4 colorways: Gold Graphite Silver Antique* These g

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Thick and Thin is in — Not Your Mother’s Porcelain Tile Part 1

Conestoga Tile Blog

Photo courtesy of Fiandre. Series: Maximum – Color: Calacatta. The following was originally written for the ASID (American Society of Interior Designers). . The long list of benefits that tile brings to the table is quite well known. Tile is resistant to scratches and wear, is waterproof and very easy to maintain. However, tile does have its limits.

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Shooting more Winter seasonal today. Excited to share our.

Heath Ceramics

Shooting more Winter seasonal today. Excited to share our collaborated with @skinnylaminx on a collection of textiles inspired by our Dimensional tile! More to come.

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Coverings 2017 Signup Opens

Stone Update

Online registration begins for April 4-7 stone-and-tile event in Orlando, Fla.

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Dream Beach House in San Salvador Unveils Rustic Details

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This lovely beach house in the Republic of El Salvador was recently completed by architecture and design studio Cincopatasalgato. The project, named Casa Azul , was especially envisioned for a serene family of four. After traveling for quite a while, the owners decided to return to their homeland and build a family home that would reflect their friendly and open nature.

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Interior Steel Wall Panels

Life of an Architect

There is a detail we have in our cabin project that I am anxious to see built. Within the two-story stairwell along the main wall, we are cladding the surface with 16 gauge steel plating. I get all tingly just thinking about it. Here is a building section through the cabin and I have taken the liberty of shading the portion of the drawing where the steel plate will be installed.

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We’re proud to present the latest works from.

Heath Ceramics

We’re proud to present the latest works from @julianwattsstudio for his first LA show at Heath LA this Saturday. Join us at our opening reception, featuring a conversation between Julian and @tungchiang, from 6-8p! RSVP in profile.

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2016 Surface Imports: Down at the Half

Stone Update

U.S. imports through June this year trail 2015 in several categories; quartz slabs remain strong.

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A Seamless Transition in the Gap House

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The Gap House , a project of STORE MUU design studio , was built in a newly developed neighborhood facing the Sagami Bay in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. A mild year-round climate coupled with a gentle sea breeze meant that an open air floor plan with tiered levels utilized the space and environment, making it an ideal design for this home. There were several goals in mind while designing the Gap House.

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The Best of Loft Living :: Serenbe Designer Showhouse 2016

The Ace of Space

Nestled on the edge of Atlanta is a magical place surrounded by acres of preserved forest and miles of picturesque trails winding through pastoral meadows. Where life is slower and the air seems a little lighter. A bucolic utopia where people live, work, eat and play on quiet streets lined with impressively designed custom homes. It’s all part of an […].

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@houseindustries house numbers. Would love to see this concept.

Heath Ceramics

@houseindustries house numbers. Would love to see this concept integrating numbers inspire a real installation!! If you know of one let us know.

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Stone, Spain, Tapas in NYC

Stone Update

Presentation will focus on dimensional stone on Nov. 3; CEU credit available.

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A Contemporary Cube in the Woods

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This isn’t your average cottage in the middle of the woods. The CUBE House by Yakusha Design Studio was built utilizing an optical illusion — the Cube shape makes the home appear much smaller from the outside, reducing the impact on the landscape while still allowing plenty of interior living space. Located in a forest in Kiev, Ukraine, this design incorporates modernity with flexibility.

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We are celebrating 10,000 Saves!

Burgin Construction

We have just received the “10K Saves” badge from Houzz. This means that the Houzz community has saved Burgin Construction Inc. photos to their ideabooks 10,000 or more times! This is quite an honor as less than 1% of the remodeling professionals in Orange County have received the 10K badge. We invite you to check out our Houzz page and see if anything inspires you.

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Meanwhile, at Heath LA, @julianwattsstudio preps the gallery for.

Heath Ceramics

Meanwhile, at Heath LA, @julianwattsstudio preps the gallery for his show. Come to our opening reception this Saturday! Link in profile.

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NCFI Transitions from HCFs to Honeywell’s Low-GWP Material

The A to Z of Building

NCFI Polyurethanes, a sustainable polyurethane product manufacturer, has transitioned to the new low-global-warming material from Honeywell for roofing applications, and wall insulation systems will.

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Cove Hollow Seamlessly Blends Styles

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Cove Hollow , a project of Yankee Barn Homes , is located in East Hampton, New York. The project started as a way to build a structure between two existing buildings while maintaining the integrity of the surrounding environment. The design of the house is faithful to the time period of the neighborhood. The home is built in a hybrid of traditional styles.

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Paint Companies are Rolling Out their 2017 Colors of the Year

Giotile

It’s a colorful time of year in the design world as the paint companies begin announcing their picks for 2017 Color of the year. While the long-awaited, Pantone Color of the Year won’t be announced until December, we already have three new hues to contemplate for our future design needs. Here’s a look at them.

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We designed this floor 5 years ago and it’s looking better.

Heath Ceramics

We designed this floor 5 years ago and it’s looking better then ever. Nice to haves quite moment in the Heath SF shop to enjoy it!

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REI Seeks LEED Platinum Certification for New Distribution Center

The A to Z of Building

REI, the specialty outdoor co-op, has designed its new distribution center to be Net Zero Energy and is pursuing LEED Platinum—the highest level in the U.S. Green Building Council’s.

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These Tiny Homes Let You Try Before You Buy

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Have you been thinking about a tiny home, but not sure if you’re ready to make the leap? Now you can try your hand at living in a tiny home before you commit to this lifestyle change. Escape Homes , a company based out of Wisconsin, lets you rent tiny homes for an evening, or up to several days, to see if it’s the right fit for you. They offer their service in several locations around the United States: you can spend a few days in the relaxing wilderness of Oregon or in the bustling center of

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ARDIFLO™ Pumping Systems – A Solution for You.

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Did you know…ARDEX offers a full range of floor leveling options for your installation needs? From the AMP® 100 Standard Model, CUBE® Medium-Capacity Mobile Mixing Pump or the POWERFLO® High-Capacity Pump Trailer, we have a solution for you! via GIPHY.

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Sketchy Tuesday in action at Heath SF. Love how Marty captured.

Heath Ceramics

Sketchy Tuesday in action at Heath SF. Love how Marty captured our showroom! #sketchytuesday (at Heath Ceramics San Francisco).