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Tile of Spain hosts successful CEU events with La Nova Tile in Houston

Tile of Spain USA

'Tile of Spain recently participated in a special event at La Nova Tile (Houston, Texas) celebrating ceramic tile technology and artistry from Spain. Nearly 30 local designers and architects were present as Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain consultant and industry expert, conducted CEU presentations about ceramic tile technology, artistry and trends. Topics included: ‘Specification 2.0: Understanding Ceramics to Use Their Full Potential’ and the ‘Rebirth of the Ceramic Artisan’ A

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Ceramic Tile Mural Celebrates Autistic Children and their Families

Tile+Mosaic

'Ceramic Tile Mural Celebrates Autistic Children and their Families "Our Children" Achievement Centers for Children Lobby Tile Mural I had the wonderful experience of serving for a school year as an artist in residence at the Achievement Centers for Children in Warrensville Heights Ohio. The program was funded by an early childhood literacy grant and our challenging and rewarding student population was a group of autistic preschoolers.

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Shower Installation Question from Reader

Tile Excellence

'Shower Installation Question A shower install question, please: I put 1/2 Hardiboard over studs (16" ctrs), muddled but did NOT tape joints or corners, then heavily coated joints with Mapei Aqua Defense , with joint tape, and 2 coats on all backer board , with extra Aqua Defense in corners. I''m super worried about not having taped the thin set. My tile is ceramic, 9x12".

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TCNA’s Tile Person of the Year Awarded to Donato Grosser

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'Tile Council of North America (TCNA) presented its prestigious Tile Person of the Year award to Mr. Donato Grosser at Total Solutions Plus 2014 in San Antonio, TX. The award is presented annually to an individual who made transformative changes to the North American tile industry.Donato Grosser is the founder and president of D. Grosser and Associates, Ltd. of New York.

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Ceiling Decor

Tile Doctor

'When you think of updating a room, you think of flooring and walls, right? But what about the ceiling. They can have a huge impact on the room too. Besides painting, you can put wall coverings, tile or even hardwoods. Another reason to use tile or hardwoods on a ceiling.

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What’s New in Kitchen Backsplashes?

Architectural Ceramics

I have the privilege of seeing many of the projects that Architectural Ceramics designers put together. I’ve noticed a major trend recently in kitchen backsplashes…stained glass (looking) mosaic tile. I absolutely love this first one. Tim White worked with Elite Kitchens to create this gorgeous ‘sea-life’ kitchen! With its earthy toned counter, white cabinets, and shades of green/blue glass tile backsplash it is like you’re laying on the beach.

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In The News: Granada Tile in Chatelaine Magazine

Granada Tile

'We’re seeing double with this spread from the October 2014 issue of Chatelaine Magazine and we love it. Not only do our Fez tiles appear on page 60 but you’ll also find our Badajoz tiles in the wonderful Portland kitchen designed by Jessica Helgerson (which we’ve raved about it before here ) as part of the same article, on page 61.

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Marble Days #3 Intricate Marble Bathroom Installation

Tile Excellence

'Deco Marble Base, Chair Rail, Pencil Trim and Mosaic Border This is the final part of the 3 series marble blog. The first one walked the reader with pictures thru the demolition of a tub and the installation of a walk in marble shower. The second one involved the installation of a 8 inch brown marble boarder with a Marble mosaic medallion at a diagonal in the center.

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What’s New in Kitchen Backsplashes?

Architectural Ceramics

'I have the privilege of seeing many of the projects that Architectural Ceramics designers put together. I’ve noticed a major trend recently in kitchen backsplashes…stained glass (looking) mosaic tile. I absolutely love this first one. Tim White worked with Elite Kitchens to create this gorgeous ‘sea-life’ kitchen! With its earthy toned counter, white cabinets, and shades of green/blue glass tile backsplash it is like you’re laying on the beach.

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Design Preview "Inspired Space"

The Tile Shop

'Good afternoon! We want to share the "before" and "after" photos of "Anna''s Bath" featured in the Tile Shop 2015 Design Preview! Please click on the images to view: BEFORE: Here''s our "Inspiration Board": And now the "AFTER" photos…. Have a great day!

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CTDA’s Hall of Fame Award Presented to Rick Baldini

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) presented its Hall of Fame award to Mr. Rick Baldini at the 2014 Total Solutions Plus in San Antonio, TX. For over 30 years, CTDA has been a leader in the Ceramic Tile industry, imparting the collective knowledge of years of experience in distribution and manufacturing. During that time CTDA has had the privilege of being guided by some of the best leaders in the industry.

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5 Classic Floor Tile Designs

Granada Tile

'Like your childhood building blocks, cement tiles can be laid out in many ways. The designs are only limited by your imagination. Stymied about where to begin? Here are some of the most popular styles when it comes to laying out tiles. Patchwork : At once modern and eclectic, this colorful bohemian style is catching on. Our best tip to get this style right: start with two principal colors then add two more colors as your secondary colors.

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Why Japanese Interior Design is Popular

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'One look at this amazing Japanese-inspired bedroom can tell you why we should all mimic Japanese interior design. Image Source: Imi Design Studio. Japanese interior design is being mimicked world-wide, for good reason. Japanese tradition is steeped in many qualities that are worthy of mimicry— such as a deep-rooted love and respect of nature, or a fondness towards minimalist interiors that highlight the artisan-appeal of individual pieces.

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Hardware, New and Old

The Perfect Bath

'On October 16th, Waterworks launched a robust collection of hardware. It includes transitional and modern pulls, knobs and hinges in a range of finishes. In the early stages of R & D, I went into my vast photo archive to review some of the hundreds of pictures I have taken on my travels, in shops and salvage yards to find just the right inspiration for designs.

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DAVID ALLEN COMPANY DONATES SIX LOADS OF FLOORING

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'E. CANTON, OH (October 20, 2014) – David Allen Company, a leading installer of tile, marble, granite and terrazzo, donated six trucks of flooring to Tile Partners for Humanity (TPFH) from its Washington, D.C., facility in September. TPFH represents the partnership of tile industry members working to support nonprofit partners like Habitat for Humanity and community outreach centers through donations of tile materials and labor.

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Modwalls People: Classic and Eclectic Meets Modern

Making Tile Modern

'Modwalls People: Anita Sheridan, Los Angeles, CA. Tile: Lush Blend Carmelita Glass Tile. Anita Sheridan was looking for something special. She loved her Los Angelino home but the kitchen desperately needed some updating in the way of a new backsplash, fixtures and counters. She and her husband spent their free time online or driving to local stores looking for the perfect tile to fit their eclectic home.

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Physically Bring Your Architecture Projects to Life: Arckit by Damien Murtagh

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Irish Architect Damien Murtagh took the idea of creativity in architecture to another level when designing Arckit , an ingenious kit that enables everyone to physically bring their ideas to life. Three years in the making, Arckit is a revolutionary freeform Scaled Architectural Model Making Kit based on a real modular housing system that Damien devised.

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Why You Should Consider a Metal Tile Backsplash

Conestoga Tile

'Refined — that’s the best word to describe the way a metal tile backsplash would look within your kitchen or bathroom. If you are searching for a modern look, giving your kitchen a touch of metal will give it a real touch of class the whole family will appreciate. Source: HGTV.com Metal tile backsplashes come in a wide variety of styles and colors.

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Luxury Stone Surfaces by Antolini Earn their Keep

Trendir Magazine

'Italian company Antolini is putting luxury to work, with a new natural stone product that looks beautiful and helps keep your home clean. Antolini''s stone surfaces feature a finish which actually resists the growth of bacteria and mold, allowing for worry-free zones in your kitchens, baths and living areas. Called A zerobact , the treatment doesn''t affect the color, pattern or texture of the stone - the very elements that make it such a stunning addition to any home.

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Before and After Bathroom Remodel with Modwalls Tile

Making Tile Modern

'Grace Chon recently shared her bathroom redo on Instagram. We love “Before & After” photos; especially when our tile is part of the After! Shown: Lush blue glass subway tile in 1×4 Vapor. Repost from @thegracechon via @igrepost_app, it’s free! Use the @igrepost_app to save, repost Instagram pics and videos, Here’s another before and after, this time of the bathroom.

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Narrow House Design Cleverly Adapted to Its Site in Melbourne, Australia

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Challenged by the intricacies and opportunities of a small site in Melbourne, Australia, Inglis Architects came up with a clever narrow house design for project Fairbairn Road Residence. Masonry, timber and stone are the main materials employed for the exterior finishes, “whether through brick perforated screens, steel cantilevers or custom timber claddings” By layering up the front elevation towards the street, the architects created depth, thus managing to powerfully distinguish t

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Helpful Budgeting Tips from the National Kitchen and Bath Association

Conestoga Tile

'Source: FreeDigitalPhotos.net The National Kitchen and Bath Association knows that upgrading your kitchen and bath can add considerable value to your home. It can also cost you a pretty penny to get the rooms you desire. For this reason, it’s best to follow these simple budgeting tips that will help ensure your remodeling projects generate a positive return when you sell your home: Determine how much you want to spend.

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Soapstone Kitchen Countertops-Fabulous Option

INOKI

'Kitchen countertop is one of important furniture and often used in the kitchen, so kitchen countertops should be perfect and comfortable. There are many different materials of kitchen countertops are available such as stainless steel, marble tile, granite, ceramic and soapstone that have different advantages will be given for you. If we talk about the materials of kitchen countertops, in this article will be discussing about it especially soapstone kitchen countertops.

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Before and After Bathroom Remodel with Modwalls Tile

Making Tile Modern

'Grace Chon recently shared her bathroom redo on Instagram. We love “Before & After” photos; especially when our tile is part of the After! Shown: Lush blue glass subway tile in 1×4 Vapor. Repost from @thegracechon via @igrepost_app, it’s free! Use the @igrepost_app to save, repost Instagram pics and videos, Here’s another before and after, this time of the bathroom.

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Ceramic Mural by Artist Remed, manufactured at ModCraft

ModCraft

'Artist Remed was commissioned by French Jewelry designer Aurelie Bidermann to create a cermaic mural to decorate the exterior of her new boutique in SOHO New York. Remed worked with the ModCraft team to translate Remed’s bold illustration into large clay sections, which were carefully fired and glazed. The mural was intricately installed and can be viewed at the Aurelie Bidermann boutique 265 Lafayette Street NY.

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Helpful Budgeting Tips from the National Kitchen and Bath Association

Conestoga Tile

'Source: FreeDigitalPhotos.net The National Kitchen and Bath Association knows that upgrading your kitchen and bath can add considerable value to your home. It can also cost you a pretty penny to get the rooms you desire. For this reason, it’s best to follow these simple budgeting tips that will help ensure your remodeling projects generate a positive return when you sell your home: Determine how much you want to spend.

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Transporting

KB Culture

'The elegance of this bath is wonderfully modern. Elongated arches playing against straight lines, machined steel meeting natural marble, and the soft but bright light—all these elements combine in a near-perfect manner. To say more would take away from the experience of the fabulous design, so I''ll just step away from the keyboard, now. christian-liagre.fr.

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Glaze experiments for the @brendantheblob work at Heath LA. (at.

Heath Ceramics

'Glaze experiments for the @brendantheblob work at Heath LA.

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Ceramic Wall Mural by Artist Remed, manufactured by ModCraft

ModCraft

'Artist Remed was commissioned by French Jewelry designer Aurelie Bidermann to create a cermaic mural to decorate the exterior of her new boutique in SOHO New York. Remed worked with the ModCraft team to translate Remed’s bold illustration into large clay sections, which were carefully fired and glazed. The mural was intricately installed and can be viewed at the Aurelie Bidermann boutique 265 Lafayette Street NY.

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Why Choose Marble Tile Kitchen Islands?

INOKI

'As we know, kitchen island is useful in the kitchen. And many modern design of kitchen island such as stainless steel kitchen island, soapstone kitchen islands, tile kitchen island, and etc. If we talk about the design, marble tile kitchen islands is one of them, lets continue discussing it! Marble tile is one of popular material is used for designing kitchen furniture especially for kitchen island.

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Why You Should Consider a Metal Tile Backsplash

Conestoga Tile

'Refined — that’s the best word to describe the way a metal tile backsplash would look within your kitchen or bathroom. If you are searching for a modern look, giving your kitchen a touch of metal will give it a real touch of class the whole family will appreciate. Source: HGTV.com Metal tile backsplashes come in a wide variety of styles and colors.

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We Spy… Dark mornings make for gorgeous photos (but.

Heath Ceramics

'We Spy…. Dark mornings make for gorgeous photos (but we’re still so happy for Daylight Savings). . Tag us on Instagram. #heathceramics. Clockwise from top left: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4.

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NIFTY NUGGETS:  The Galley’s American-made Smart Sinks

JG Kitchens

'I recently attended the WestEdge Design Fair in Santa Monica, where I came across The Galley, a very clever company based in Oklahoma. They make smart sinks, workstations and sink accessories for indoor and outdoor kitchens. The inventor and chief designer, Roger Shollmier, is a very successful kitchen designer who came up with a creative idea to make a better prep/clean up station.

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The Benefits Kitchen Island Marble Top

INOKI

'Kitchen island is the good choice when you have small space in your kitchen. This furniture does not need big space and it is multifunction. We know there are two kinds such as: common kitchen island and kitchen island cart. Actually both are same each other but the kitchen island cart can be movable because there are wheels on the legs. Kitchen islands are usually made of wood, stainless steel and more.

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Customer Photos….we'll try this one again

The Tile Shop

'Good morning! We want to share some great customer photos with you this morning…. Please click on the images to view: This first bathroom is from Andrew H. in our Wilmington, DE location. Andrew says: "This project is a first time d.i.yer who had such a great experience he just purchased his second bathroom with us! I have worked with him from the day he came in for the DIY class to removing the last of his grout haze, re-creating your "Carmella" display with jinshan coffee.

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Halloween is perhaps our favorite holiday at Heath, if only.

Heath Ceramics

'Halloween is perhaps our favorite holiday at Heath, if only because of our annual employee pumpkin contest! We’ve held this contest 11 years running now, and everyone in Sausalito and SF looks forward to getting creative with some traditional (and not so traditional) Heath shapes. . Congrats to all the winners this year: Foo Saephan, Alexa George, Lezly Lizama, Eliza Washington, Scott Jennings, Colin Sheldrick, Joel Mejia, Romelly Rivera, Chris Renfro, Rachel Olney, and Rosalie Wild!

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What Are the Top Neutral Colors to Choose Now

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'There is a new trend in neutral color—gone is the boring beige! Image Source: Jules Art Of Living. There is a new trend making an appearance on the interior design horizon—stylish new shades of neutral. It’s akin to the fall fashion runways, where there is always a new, hot color trend—think, white is the new black. Homeowners and interior designers alike have hopped whole-heartedly onto the neutral color bandwagon, realizing that there is nothing negative about decorat

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