Tile of Spain USA
MAY 22, 2015
Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain consultant, recently presented on trends and innovations in ceramics at Coverings 2015. This presentation, Savvy Timelessness: 2015 Trends & Innovations in Ceramics, touches upon how we can combine macro and micro trend analysis, technological capability analysis, and the harmony principle to result in savvy timeliness with lifelong value to the consumer.
Tile Talk
MAY 19, 2015
By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Last month, I reported some of my favorite tile trends and finds from Coverings in the my blog post Tile Trends 2015: Variety is the Spice of Tile. One of the most unique new tile designs I spotted at the show is a relief cement wall tile line from Aguayo Tiles called Elevations. Without further ado, Avente Tile is proud to announce the premier of this exciting design line of relief cement tiles.
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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
MAY 19, 2015
If you are looking for the unconventional, look no further. Pop is an extraordinary wall tile line from Imola. Drawing inspiration from pop art and comic strips, it’s bold color and feature decos are certain to add pop to any space that demands the unexpected. Available in ten tones from neutral white, beige, grey and black to acid brights of yellow, green, pink, red, blue and orange along with eye-popping decos straight out of a comic book stories.
Granada Tile
MAY 19, 2015
Although you may have found us through some of our more well-known cement tile designs, like our geometric Fez concrete tiles , when it comes to choosing the encaustic tiles that will work for your concrete tile installation project, we have many different cement tile patterns to choose from. For example, if you’re looking to bring a bit of retro styling to your midcentury kitchen with an updated kitchen backsplash, Nara encaustic tiles might be an option.
The London Tile Co.
MAY 20, 2015
White tiles are a timeless addition to your home. They are often used in kitchens to make the most of a small space, and even make great floor tiles in a small dark hallway without much natural light. We have a huge tile collection that includes plain and textured white tiles, often in ranges with other complementary colours in the same style too, so you don’t just have to have a boring white room!
The Tile Shop
MAY 22, 2015
Good morning! S amantha Wicker from our Little Rock, Arkansas showroom designed this amazing fully tiled pool….fantastic!! Samantha says, "So, here is a Pool I designed with our glass snow 615591 and separated the shallow and deep ends with Ocean Blue 615268! The client said "its like standing in a minefield of jewels! I love it!" I do too…. Please click on the images to view: Thanks for sharing Sam….
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
MAY 22, 2015
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Please remember all Kate-Lo Tile & Stone locations will be closed May 23-25. #memorialday #longweekend.
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Conestoga Tile Blog
MAY 20, 2015
Source: Mediterranea-usa.com/chicago From warehouses to skyscrapers, few cities can inspire the imagination with a sense of wonder like the Windy City. Carved in stone and rising to the heavens, Chicago style is known the world over. Taking advantage of this, Mediterranea Chicago porcelain tile captures the look and feel of the city with ease. With rough hewn textures and stunning color contrasts, their craftsmen have created a line of porcelain floor tiles that can be mixed, matched, and cut i
The Tile Shop
MAY 19, 2015
Good morning! We are getting a new tile shape in our Imperial Bianco and Pewter collections called "Caption". I just love this shape- it's so unique!! I found this photo with a similar shape…ours will be a little bigger…can't wait. I used the "Caption Pewter" in our new Haltom City, TX showroom…so we'll have photos to share soon. Please click on the images to view: Next….some GREAT customer photos!
Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.
MAY 21, 2015
Just like the living room, your kitchen needs updating from time to time to keep up with the “now.” Are you short of ideas on how to remodel your kitchen and maintain that high-end luxurious feeling? Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens is ready to give your kitchen a superb makeover, with the help of our award-winning kitchen designers. Contemporary kitchen design changes with the trends of the time.
Giotile
MAY 21, 2015
“Millennials are poised to reshape the economy; their unique experiences will change the ways we buy and sell, forcing companies to examine how they do business for decades to come.” ~ Goldman Sachs. Millennials are not only the largest generation in U.S. and world history; they’re about to move into their prime spending years. With Millennials just on the cusp of commanding huge wallet power, restaurant brands are early in the adoption curve when it comes to figuring out how to attract Millenni
Conestoga Tile Blog
MAY 17, 2015
Source: Conestoga Tile; Installation by OHI of VA One of the best things about tile is that you can use it to manipulate perception. If you’re wondering how to make a small shower look bigger with tiling , keep reading because these tips will genuinely help to open your shower up. Start by considering the use of glass tiles. These reflect light and give the room a brighter appearance, which is truly remarkable.
Making Tile Modern
MAY 17, 2015
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?
ISC Surfaces
MAY 22, 2015
Fusion Clay VitraArt Fusion Designed to be a one-stop solution to coordinate with the entire breadth of Florida Tile’s porcelain and stone product lines, VitraArt Fusion features 8 colors in a 12x12 random size pattern. The palette is a unique blend of tone-on-tone contrasts with slight shots of color, creating an exciting installation. Four neutral tones—Ice, Sand, Clay, Plantation—will subtly accent a more classic design space.
StoneDimensions
MAY 21, 2015
On February 18th, 42 fabricators from 5 states gathered at Arizona Tile in Salt Lake City, Utah to discuss how creating a plan can build a stronger company and help sell product. The result was a day of education and networking that built relationships and strengthened the natural stone industry in the region. The MIA and Stone World Utah Stone Summit was billed as a marketing and town hall discussion.
Conestoga Tile Blog
MAY 22, 2015
Source: Houzz Slate tile flooring is always a rock solid addition to any home. This year’s slate tile flooring trends are truly remarkable and we would recommend taking a peek at them before you decide on new tile for your home. Slate’s moving from the floor to the wall. Many homeowners are opting to line their halls, bathrooms, and kitchens with this marvelous material.
KB Culture
MAY 20, 2015
I am interested in how the abstract overlays the natural in this porcelain tile. Inspired by the instinctive style of painting practiced by Jackson Pollock, the Action collection appears as a slab of marble that been splattered with light or dark pigment. Most fascinating! fondovalle.it.
The A to Z of Building
MAY 20, 2015
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Roofing in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tiles, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, and.
StoneDimensions
MAY 21, 2015
Q: We recently received some material with off-colored veining and unsightly patching and filling. Our purchase order clearly stated “select” material was to be supplied. What we received is definitely not select. We need a document to help make our case to our supplier that we did not get what we ordered. A: Unfortunately, no such document exists, at least as an industry consensus document.
Conestoga Tile Blog
MAY 19, 2015
Deciding between large or small tiles for bathroom floors can be a challenge. Each have their strengths and will create a different appearance within the bathroom. With a little planning, you can select the size that’s right for your decorating vision. Large tiles require less grout, but because of their size, you may need to cut more in order for the tiles to fit perfectly within the bathroom.
Heath Ceramics
MAY 17, 2015
Last day to catch Carla Fernández: Design Culture Mexico in the Boiler Room at Heath SF. Come explore this great collection (and escape Bay to Breakers madness.
Stone Update
MAY 20, 2015
Granite makes recovery in this year’s third month; China makes surge to lead foreign quartz shipments.
StoneDimensions
MAY 21, 2015
So much of the MIA’s mission is focused on providing members with technical support, standards, education, and credentialing. Yet the one area I sometimes take for granted is the role the MIA plays in bringing people together. Whether it is helping with business-to-business relationships or helping members connect with the design community or consumers, the MIA is a great vehicle to help you make connections !
Conestoga Tile Blog
MAY 16, 2015
Marble has long held a place of honor in the home, and there are some truly magnificent marble flooring design ideas that will bring your rooms to life. Source: Houzz The following are some of the best ways you can use marble to bring out true beauty within any home: Honed marble provides a faded, more subtle appearance that is ideal for flooring. Plus, because it is not polished to perfection, it presents less of a slipping risk.
Heath Ceramics
MAY 18, 2015
One module of a custom mounted tile job.
JG Kitchens
MAY 19, 2015
Are you expecting company this season? If you’ve got a guest bath, make it better, safer and more welcoming with these tips from my latest Pinterest Board. How would visitors rate your guest bath? (Photo Courtesy: Smith + Noble).
StoneDimensions
MAY 21, 2015
Greetings fellow MIA members, I hope things are going well for you as we approach mid-year. I have been visiting with quite a few industry people over the last couple of months in the United States and at trade shows in Brazil and China. There remains an optimistic feeling about the balance of this year; however the pace of improvement has been disappointing for some.
Conestoga Tile Blog
MAY 21, 2015
There are plenty of things to consider when choosing porcelain tile flooring. It’s important to take the time to consider the following factors when deciding which tiles are best suited for your home and the places you intend to install them. Source: Houzz Start by checking the standards and selecting tiles that are suited for the ways you want to use them, i.e on the floor, the wall, or as a countertop.
Heath Ceramics
MAY 18, 2015
We Spy… Aquamarine dreams. Tag us on Instagram. #heathceramics Clockwise from top left: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
MAY 22, 2015
If your home always seems to be cluttered and messy, then you’ve got a problem (and would likely benefit from some home organization ideas). Perhaps you have too much stuff, or you don’t have anywhere to put all of your stuff away. Most homes don’t come with all the organizational tools you need, and often you’ll have to get creative and find out what works for both your storage needs and for your space.
The Perfect Bath
MAY 20, 2015
I wish my garden looked like this photo. Perhaps with a little more attention and some plant purchases, it will. I am going to spend the weekend clipping and pruning, planting and relaxing. I hope you will do the same. I love the start of summer!!
Conestoga Tile Blog
MAY 18, 2015
Source Houzz Bigger. Better. Prettier than ever. That is the motto of the many new large floor tile designs manufacturers are creating these days. When it comes to magnificence, manufacturers are getting close to perfection. Large floor tile designs are growing in popularity for a variety of reasons. They are dramatic, easy to clean, and create a genuinely appealing look within the rooms where they are installed.
Heath Ceramics
MAY 19, 2015
Some new @mcfetridge wallpaper at Heath LA (at Health Ceramics)
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
MAY 22, 2015
Henbest Residence is a private house recently redesigned by Robert Sweet , located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA. Initially planned and designed in 1966 by the iconic mid-century modern Architect Pierre Koenig, the building is considered a rejuvenation of a classic California home: “The new design upgrades the building envelope, MEPs, updates finishes and gently renovates and expands the floor plan to accommodate the current owners program, while paying special attention to respe
Burgin Construction
MAY 16, 2015
Our niece who lives in Washington state was watching her parents home while they were out of the country. She came in and found that there was a plumbing leak coming from the second story of the home. Our niece called Brad in a panic! She had no idea where the water main turn off was! When the homeowners returned from their long flight from Europe, they came home to a huge mess and damage.
The A to Z of Building
MAY 20, 2015
Phelps Construction Group has completed a project for the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. to build expanded galleries for the newly renamed Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.
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