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Neutral Tones & Tempting Texture From The Napoli Range

The London Tile Co.

Texture has been making waves in the tile world over the last year, following on from other popular trends like wood and stone effect – which both seem to be here to stay. We’re hoping that texture will follow in their footsteps as it’s definitely one of our new favourite ways to add interest to a neutral colour scheme. One range that perfectly combines neutral tones with tempting texture is Napoli.

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GIO Looks at the Advantages of Exterior Porcelain Pavers

Giotile

While concrete and natural stone pavers have long been go-to options for exterior horizontal surfaces, we’re seeing porcelain tile options become increasingly popular alternatives for outdoor flooring installations. Thanks to modern methods of tile manufacturing, we now have more porcelain tile products that are fully viable for exterior applications.

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The Top Five Garden Trends of 2018

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Spring is almost here, and it’s time to start thinking about how you can spend more time outdoors. If you have a patio or a garden, giving it a little refresh is time and money well spent. Make your outdoor living space more functional (and beautiful!) by incorporating the top garden trends of 2018. 1. Small gardens are at the top of 2018 garden trends As an intimate outdoor space, this small garden exemplifies the biggest 2018 garden trend.

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Spanish Surprises

Diary of a Tile Addict

Granada by Oset. Tile of Spain’s many Spanish member companies promise to deliver a riot of pattern, colour and innovation at Coverings. Below are just a few of the beautiful new ranges that will be on show at Atlanta. Bernini by Saloni. The Bernini Collection from Saloni mimics natural colour finishes inspired by travertine marble to give it a new aesthetic dimension.

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May Featured Tiles: Echo & Temple

The London Tile Co.

We’re certainly getting a taste of every weather this year; from snow to a mini heatwave and back to de-icing our cars. Hopefully, warmer weather is on its way (again) and we can concentrate on summer plans and choosing new tiles. Our range of external porcelain tiles have been flying out of our warehouse and we cannot wait to see the exciting patios you are creating with them.

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Feel the Breeze with Tom Scheerer in House Beautiful Magazine

Cement Style

Pick up the May 2018 issue of House Beautiful and escape to the Bahamas with Tom Scheerer’s enchanting interior design featuring our handcrafted cement tile. Tom Scheerer’s designs are always inspired, and this Caribbean Colonial is no exception. For this project, Scheerer chose to create custom cement tile, “Katie”, in a light and airy colorway.

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5 Ways to Add Character to a New Builder-Grade Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

There are plenty of reasons you might opt for a new home with a production home builder. And, like most owner-builders, you probably had the chance to choose some of your home’s options. Still, from carpet to paint color, cabinet finish to lighting fixtures, production builders keep costs consistent by offering only a few choices for each detail of your new home.

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Coverings preview: New products, programs on tap for attendees

Floor Covering News

April 30/May 7, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 23 By Mara Bollettieri Coverings 2018, one of the largest international tile and stone events, is expected to deliver fresh, new features and.

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GIO Looks at the Advantages of Exterior Porcelain Pavers

Giotile

While concrete and natural stone pavers have long been go-to options for exterior horizontal surfaces, we’re seeing porcelain tile options become increasingly popular alternatives for outdoor flooring installations. Thanks to modern methods of tile manufacturing, we now have more porcelain tile products that are fully viable for exterior applications.

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Italian Idioms

Diary of a Tile Addict

Confetti by Ceramica Vogue. Continuing Tile Addict’s preview of Ceramics of Italy at Coverings , this blog shines the spotlight on some new ranges that truly capture the richness and variety of Italian manufacturers’ product portfolios. Diamond by Mosaico +. Diamond, by mosaic superstars Mosaico +, offers a great choice of chip sizes – square or rectangular – in 23 by 23mm and 23 by 48mm, arranged with aligned joint with gap of about 2.2mm, presented in 300 by 300mm sheet

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10 Spring Trends To Spruce Up Your Space

Trendir Magazine

Spring is finally here! Which means it is time to spruce up the home and add a few key elements that will bring the cheery season directly into the home. The key is working with fun, trendy that are currently all the rage. Here are the latest Spring trends that will bring your home back to life. Embellishments Embellishments are easy to incorporate but they are not as easy to find.

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Crossville collections installed in smart home for wounded veteran

Floor Covering News

Crossville, Tenn.—As the exclusive tile supplier for the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program, Crossville is honored to have contributed all the tile for the specially adapted.

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There's Real Value to Being a Certified Tile Installer

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

According to Steve Brace CTI #1152 , becoming a Certified Tile Installer has delivered value not just to his customers, but also to his business. Steve is next in the CTEF Blog series about Qualified Labor based on an article in TileLetter.com titled " Certification translates directly to increased business, fees and knowledge about details of the trade.".

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Concrete Collaboration

Diary of a Tile Addict

Concreto by Ceramiche Lea at Fuorisalone, Milan. At Fuorisalone recently, Lea Ceramiche presented a new collection of surfaces, Concreto, designed by Fabio Novembre, with an installation in the showroom in Via Durini, Milan. Concreto reflects Lea Ceramiche’s philosophy, which focuses on a continuous evolution of ideas, harnessing technology, and in-depth research into the aesthetic properties of materials.

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It’s The Real Thing!

Garden State Tile Blog

For the first time in its history, GST will be selling natural hardwood flooring. Luxury Hardwood now available at Garden State Tile! Sold exclusively at these Garden State Tile Showrooms: ~ Savannah, Charleston, Wall, Roselle Park, Bethlehem, Philadelphia ~. The post It’s The Real Thing! appeared first on Garden State Tile.

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Celebrating Suppliers in the Ceramic Industry

Ceramic Industry Magazine

One aspect of my job that I really enjoy is having the opportunity to shine a spotlight on top performers. I love a good success story, and our annual Supplier of the Year Award provides many such tales. Each year, manufacturers are asked to nominate their favorite supplier(s) and rate them on a four-point scale (“below average,” “average,” “above average” and “excellent”) in 12 categories related to factors such as product quality and customer ser

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Marazzi builds playfully themed doghouse for TCNA donation

Floor Covering News

Dallas—As part of TCNA’s (Tile Council of North America) doghouse donation to a local charity during the upcoming Coverings tradeshow, Marazzi has produced a custom-tiled doghouse that is playfully themed.

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3D Wall Tile are a spectacular feature!

The Habitus Collection

3D Wall Tiles by Atlas Concorde, available in a 16? x 32? format, consists of a total of six different surface patterns, divided into Geometric Design and Sinuous Design. These combine elegance and aesthetics with the functional and practical benefits of a white body tile. The designs include Wave , a relief pattern that resembles crinkled waves; Dune , which is shaped like wind-blown sand; the sinuous ribbons of Ribbon ; Grid , with a more abstract rectangular pattern, available in both whi

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Achilli Ramps Up U.S. Branch

Stone Update

Italian manufacturer of stone saws and other fabrication equipment sets up stateside shop in Charlotte.

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2018 Ceramic Industry Supplier of the Year

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Manufacturers in the ceramic, glass, refractories, brick and related industries rely on the dedicated support of a multitude of suppliers in order to be successful. Ceramic Industry offers manufacturers the opportunity to acknowledge their valued suppliers by nominating them for our annual Supplier of the Year Award.

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Made in the USA: U.S. suppliers leverage advantages of domestic production

Floor Covering News

April 30/May 7, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 23 By Mara Bollettieri Many domestic flooring suppliers cite numerous advantages in producing stateside. A huge benefit that Don Finkell, CEO of American.

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Natural Stone Feature: Lemurian Blue

The Habitus Collection

Lemurian Blue granite features a deep blue green background accented with spectacular iridescent elements ranging in colors from vibrant blue, green and gold. Current availability 16 polished slabs size 255 x 170 x 2 cm. (3/4″ Thick) approx. 750 square feet. Contact us at info@habituscollection for a quotation. The post Natural Stone Feature: Lemurian Blue appeared first on THE HABITUS COLLECTION.

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Muehlbauer Recognized for ASTM Work

Stone Update

Natural Stone Institute tech director finishes six-year stint as chair of stone standards committee.

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Global Market for Ceramic Tubes to Near $1 Billion by 2022

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The ceramic tube market is projected to reach $993.3 million by 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% from 2017-2022.

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Retail education: Proven strategies to entice consumers

Floor Covering News

April 16/23, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 22 This special FCNews Retail Education series, sponsored by 3M, is designed to help specialty retailers identify different advertising channels and strategies to.

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5 Ways to Make Any Kitchen Your Own Stylish Sanctuary

Kitchens for Living

Do you get frustrated looking at all the beautiful images on Houzz and Pinterest? If only, right? The good news is you don’t always have to shoot the budget to have a kitchen that is your own unique design statement. This means you’re going to have to forgo the temptation to slavishly emulate the trend […] Read more.

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Pacific Shore Expands Caesarstone Partnership

Stone Update

Stone importer/wholesaler will now sell quartz-brand beyond California locations.

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Dal-Tile Develops Mobile Tile Crusher to Further Sustainability Efforts

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Dal-Tile recently furthered its sustainability efforts by developing and implementing a mobile tile crusher for use at three of its production facilities.

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Water Savings from the San Diego Union-Tribune

JG Kitchens

Saving water is a crucial concern for everyone, but especially those of us living in the Sunbelt. Here’s an article I wrote for the San Diego Union-Tribune that published on the front page of Saturday’s Home section. It includes big and small tips you can do this season — and right now — to reduce your usage and water bill. Happy belated Earth Day!

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5 Ways to Make Any Kitchen Your Own Stylish Sanctuary

Kitchens for Living

Do you get frustrated looking at all the beautiful images on Houzz and Pinterest? If only, right? The good news is you don’t always have to shoot the budget to have a kitchen that is your own unique design statement. This means you’re going to have to forgo the temptation to slavishly emulate the trend […] Read more.

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4 Ideas for Making the Most of Your Small Space

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Getting creative with small spaces opens up new possibilities. Image: Twelve Chairs If you have an unused small space in your home, it can be a little frustrating trying to figure out what to do with it (no apologies for that pun, by the way ). Maybe you feel like whatever you do, the space just looks cluttered. Or, perhaps nothing seems to fit where you feel it should.

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The Do's and Don'ts of Good Landscaping Design

Kitchen and Residential Design

Creating a lovely yard requires more than a shovel and a few potted plants. It takes a lot of design, planning, and elbow grease - all in that order. Once you’re through with the design, you have to carefully plan how to implement it. However, in every stage, you must know what to do or not to do if you’re to succeed. Let’s look at some of the do’s and don’ts of proper landscaping.

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Water Savings from the San Diego Union-Tribune

JG Kitchens

Saving water is a crucial concern for everyone, but especially those of us living in the Sunbelt. Here’s an article I wrote for the San Diego Union-Tribune that published on the front page of Saturday’s Home section. It includes big and small tips you can do this season — and right now — to reduce your usage and water bill. Happy belated Earth Day!

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15 Different Kinds of Outdoor Lighting For the Home

Trendir Magazine

Whether you have a larger home or a smaller, quaint cottage, you’ll need something outside to ignite the night. From stamping lamp poles to something to flip on by the front door, below we’ve got 15 different kinds of outdoor lighting for the home – and for you to think about adding to your own setup. Check out this vintage-inspired, onion mounted lantern from Target.

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7 Reasons Why You Need to Enter to Win the HGTV Smart Home 2018

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The latest HGTV Smart Home 2018 giveaway is here! This two-story, Southern-style home is located in a private resort community called Palmetto Bluff in the coastal low country of South Carolina. The home is 2,850 square feet, with three bedrooms and three and a half baths; and, as the name suggests, it uses smart technology everywhere. The Southern-style smart home features an open floor plan and a hybrid of coastal, farmhouse and industrial styles.

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Global Production of Crude Steel Increases 4% in March 2018

Ceramic Industry Magazine

World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 148.3 Mt in March 2018, a 4% increase compared to March 2017.