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10 Benefits of Outdoor Porcelain Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Want to know why everyone’s buzzing about external porcelain tiles at the moment? We’ve put together our top ten benefits to help you decide whether they are right for your project. Read on to find out why people are choosing porcelain over traditional materials like cement, stone and wood. 10 Benefits of Outdoor Porcelain Tiles. Strong – At double the thickness of a standard indoor tile our external porcelain is very strong and hard-wearing.

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Nuheat Uncoupling Membrane

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Nuheat Membrane is a tile underlayment and uncoupling system that is specifically designed to embed and hold the industry-leading Nuheat Cable floor heating system. The low profile Nuheat Membrane reduces the stress caused by differential movement between the tile layer and the substrate which can lead to tile cracking. When integrated with Nuheat Cable, the system provides soothing heat to tile and stone floors that is energy efficient and easy to install.

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Coverings 2017 Preview – Tile of Spain is ready for next week’s Orlando show

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain companies are heading to Orlando! Next week, 97 Spanish ceramic and stone manufacturers will showcase their latest trends and innovations at Coverings 2017: The Global Tile & Stone Experience. The largest tile and stone show in North America is scheduled to take place April 4-7, 2017 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

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Tile Spotlight: Using Marble Tile In Your Home

As The Tile Turns

Design trends come and go, but there are some that remain classic and timeless. Marble is a perfect example, as it's a long-lasting material that never seems to go out of style. Marble tile is particularly popular with homeowners who want to update their bathrooms and kitchens.

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The Future Lies Beneath the Counter Top

Kitchens for Living

They say that what’s inside is what counts. That couldn’t be more true when it comes to some of the newest technology for your kitchen. The counter top is one of the most integral parts of your kitchen. Besides being a major visual element running right through the center, it is also a functional element. Did I say function? How about a counter top that is also a cooktop?

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Ceramic Tile Repairs | Floor Tile Replacement | Shower ReGrouts

Tile Excellence

Ceramic Tile Repairs Floor Tile Replacement and Shower ReGrouts MA Reality persuaded us to rewrite several of Tile Excellence ' s blog posts for their publication, including contractor " Guide s" and " Expert Contributors ". Nice gig! This "Guide" is on Ceramic Tile Repairs: Floor Tile Replacement and Shower Regrout s. The article is about the controversial issue of Copper Pans vs.

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A Dramatic Bathroom Focal Point

Granada Tile

Use Cement Tile To Create A Focal Point. In a recent post on Design*Sponge, interior designer Regan Baker suggested 10 ways to infuse your space with color. She included this beautiful image of a project she designed. She also shared some advice on intriguing new ways to use tile: 2. Tile in Unexpected Places – “Sometimes, a kitchen or bathroom becomes more intriguing based on where you choose to put your tile.

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Rubble Tile & AlysEdwards in the Parade of Homes

Rubble Tile

With the final weekend of the Parade of Homes coming up, there is still plenty of time to check out more homes and designs, and more tiles provided by Rubble. Rubble had the pleasure of collaborating with Sustainable 9 Design + Build on two homes in the Parade, a Dream Home for which we provided all of the […]. The post Rubble Tile & AlysEdwards in the Parade of Homes appeared first on Rubble Tile : Minneapolis Tile Shop and Showroom.

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BASIS. Design From The Ground Up.

Making Tile Modern

American made floor tile by Modwalls. Basis is made to order in just 2-3 weeks. Choose from 35 colors. Modwalls |Fresh Tile in Colors You Crave. Meet BASIS by Modwalls Tile. Modwalls’ founder Rebecca Lonergan designed our new American made ceramic tile collection to meet our clients’ need for cool floor and wall tile that works in residential and commercial environments, both indoor and out.

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A Gorgeous Copper & Cement Tile Kitchen

Granada Tile

Copper Is The Medal Winner In Today’s Kitchens. Copper is taking the lead in today’s kitchens. Arguably, stainless steel accessories and appliances ruled the kitchen for many years. It telegraphed the message that the kitchen was a serious place. But, now, warm toned metals are beginning to shine. Here’s one example, in a design by Fawn Galli Interiors.

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Why Choose Ceramic Tile?

Conestoga Tile Blog

* Photo Credit: NovaBell Imperial. Choosing the right flooring for your home or outdoor living area is a big choice. It is a choice that will have long lasting effects on cost, décor and the feel of your home. Ceramic tile is an excellent choice for many reasons. For starters, consider the cost. Ceramic tile costs less per year than other floor finishes over the life of a building, and ceramic tile adds value to any building.

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The Beauty of Kitchen Countertops

The Perfect Bath

The countertop is the pivotal material in the kitchen. It is the most frequently observed item in the kitchen and should provide inspiration with every glance. Choose wisely. There are a lot of man-made stone composites used for kitchen countertops. Such composites are made from acrylic, resin or marble dust, and are often very energy intensive to manufacture.

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Spring 2017

Garden State Tile Blog

Glamorous, alluring marble tile — with the reliability of porcelain. Roma is a complete floor and wall collection that is timeless and pairs well with both contemporary and traditional styles. – See Garden State Tile’s Roma Collection in Design NJ Magazine. The post Spring 2017 appeared first on Garden State Tile.

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How to Make a Cement Tile Shower

Granada Tile

Installing a new cement tile shower (or updating your existing shower into a cement tile shower) is a multi-step process. In a simplified manner, creating a cement tile shower requires you to separate the shower from the rest of the bathroom, lay the foundation, and add the desired tiles. Getting the desired result is a little more involved, depending on how far along your shower already is: 1.

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Why Choose Ceramic Tile?

Conestoga Tile Blog

Choosing the right flooring for your home or outdoor living area is a big choice. It is a choice that will have long lasting effects on cost, décor and the feel of your home. Ceramic tile is an excellent choice for many reasons. For starters, consider the cost. Ceramic tile costs less per year than other floor finishes over the life of a building, and ceramic tile adds value to any building.

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Rubble Tile Features Mosa in the Parade of Homes Dream Home

Rubble Tile

The final weekend of the Twin Cities Parade of Homes is upon us! Through April 2nd you can tour any of the stunning homes in the Parade on Thursdays and Sundays from noon to 6 pm. Come view new products, designs, and ideas in person. […]. The post Rubble Tile Features Mosa in the Parade of Homes Dream Home appeared first on Rubble Tile : Minneapolis Tile Shop and Showroom.

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Best Tile Store!

Garden State Tile Blog

Garden State Tile wins “Best Tile Store” for the 8th consecutive year! The post Best Tile Store! appeared first on Garden State Tile.

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How to Install a Cement Tile Floor

Granada Tile

Installing cement tile flooring is a common request for many homeowners, interior designers and restaurant owners. Our Granada cement tiles are a perfect way to heighten the visual appeal of any room in which they are installed. Installing cement tile flooring can take some time to go from start to finishing. There are a lot of decisions that need to be made before you even begin the actual installation of cement tiles.

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Thin-set Course Updated

Stone Update

University of Ceramic Tile and Stone revises standards verification course held online.

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5 Women Artists Friday: Halstead, Marks, Reynal, Tuwaletstiwa, and Meière

Margaret Almon Mosaics

Sun Trees, oil pastel by Suzanne Halstead and glass mosaic frame by Margaret Almon. Part 3 of 5 Women Artists to Discover: Suzanne Halstead, Interview Part 1 and Part 2. One of the first people to encourage me in making art. She introduced me to drawing mandalas, and playing with materials, and colors. I love her Sun Trees oil pastel above, and have it in my studio. 2.

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Visit us at Coverings 2017

CUSTOM Insights Blog

When you’re at Coverings, stop by the CUSTOM booth (3722) to experience tile installation technology that will save you time and money. We’ll have demonstrations of our latest products - including our rapid-setting shower system. RedGard SpeedCoat Rapid-Curing Waterproofing Membrane and SpeedSlope Rapid Setting Sloping Mortar combine to save days - not hours - on shower installations.

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Eye Candy

KB Culture

Congratulations—we've reached the mid-point of the week! To celebrate, how about a porcelain tile that's somewhat edgy, but not over-the-edge? The Shades collection, designed by architect by Marco Piva, will debut at Salone next week. In advance, I applaud how it plays with color to create effects of depth and volume. casalgrandepadana.com.

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ARDEX Americas announces the expansion of their Dallas, Georgia manufacturing facility

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

ARDEX Building for Growth in the Americas. ARDEX Americas has announced the expansion of their Dallas, Georgia manufacturing facility to include warehouse and production capabilities in support of both the ARDEX and HENRY brands. The 50,000-square foot expansion continues ARDEX’ growth strategy, focusing on manufacturing, training and customer support.

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Creating a Home Office – from San Diego Union-Tribune

JG Kitchens

We don’t just cover kitchens and baths on Gold Notes! This past weekend’s article on creating a successful home office is worth sharing here, too. It published on the front page of the San Diego Union-Tribune’s Home + Garden section. That spot is pretty much “mine” the last Saturday of the month, I’m proud to say.

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6 Design Rules You Should Break Today

Trendir Magazine

We all have that little voice in our heads filled with rules for us to follow. Rules such as don’t forget to chew with your mouth closed, don’t forget to separate the white clothes from the colored clothes and don’t forget to brush your teeth at least once a day. These rules are always in the back of our minds to remind us of wrong from right. However, sometimes we need to forget everything we have learned and go against the grain.

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Attitude Reflects Leadership

Life of an Architect

Every now and then I need to step away from the emails and the phone and remind myself that the person who is currently making me go apoplectic might have something going on other than idiocracy. The culture of any firm has a significant impact on how the people of that firm behave. The phrase “attitude reflects leadership” comes to mind whenever the subject is brought up.

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SLU Training at ARDEX Academy!

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

ARDEX Americas hosted a Self-Leveling Underlayment training, “Bigger Tile Needs Better Preparation” at the Stockton, CA location this past Tuesday!

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Owner-Builder Examples Around the World

The Armchair Builder

As home prices continue to soar around the world, more people are choosing to become owner-builders and manage the construction of their own new dream home. It can be a time consuming and challenging task, but the rewards can be significant in dollar savings and from the satisfaction from creating something that will last for [.].

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A Guide to Purchasing Cement Tile

Granada Tile

Cement tiles are the latest must-haves in home and commercial décor and are influencing a design shift that embraces color and pattern versus solid neutrals (think plain subway tile). While still trending from 2016, cement tiles are traditional building materials that have been popular for centuries. Their long history of unmatched style and durability makes them one of the most sought after design elements of all time.

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Grasshopper Playhouse

Life of an Architect

When you think of a playhouse that children would love to play in, don’t you automatically think of grasshoppers? I know I do … Playhouse entries for the 2017 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition are starting to roll in so I figured I had better get my design up on site so that all the other grasshopper themed playhouses don’t think I stole their idea.

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Countdown to Coverings ’17!

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

ONLY 4 Days Left Until COVERINGS ’17 ! Checkout the ARDEX Americas Booth (2638) located in the TCNA Pavilion!

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Innovative Ways to Upgrade the Look of Your Office

Trendir Magazine

Staying focused and motivated is key when you are working in your home office. Then again, we get it office work is boring and many times it can be long and dreadful. Especially, when you are working without having anyone breathing down your neck about deadlines. Therefore, many of us tend to slack and might even become bored with the décor in our office space.

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Desperate Times, Desperate Measures

KB Culture

If there was ever a time for a bath-room/sanitarium combo, this it it. [Although apparently, 1898—the date of this ad—was a pretty rough year, as well.] A short six months ago, I'd contest that sitting directly over an open flame would 'soothe the nerves', but now, as we careen through an arbitrary period of 100 fraught days, I can definitely see the virtue of such self-punishment.

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Considerations when buying a house

Kitchen and Residential Design

Are you moving? There are a few things to consider before you get your own home. From the moment you find the property of your dreams until you receive the keys and start living in it, there are some steps you should follow. Buying a house is the best option to invest your money, but it's important to know all the legal details. The first thing you should care about is mortgage preapproval.

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Procore Launches Two New Cloud-Based Products to Create Frictionless Construction Process

The A to Z of Building

Procore Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based applications for construction, today announced Procore Construction OS, a cohesive platform that connects people, applications, and.

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10 Essentials for Your Dining Room Gallery Wall

Trendir Magazine

Create a focal point in your home with a well-designed gallery wall. Your dining room has the potential to be an overlooked space if you don’t pay attention to the pieces you are adding to your walls. The goal of every gallery wall is to achieve a curated or collected look. You want your pieces to be cohesive, meaningful to your family, and also placed thoughtfully.

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In the Grooves

KB Culture

I'm fascinated how the digital overlays the natural in this doorstyle, part of the Bellagio kitchen by Bartoli Design. A consistent texture is broken into a pattern of uneven horizontal lengths. Put another way: It's like transforming a familiar song with a scat-tempoed rhythm. laurameroni.com.

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