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An Artful New Adventure!

Kitchens for Living

'Let’s face it, things change. As we navigate those twists and turns of fate we can only hope to move forward, seeing new things with a fresh eye. Like it or not, change is a constant. You can dread it (understandable) or you can choose to embrace it. That said, it has been more than five years since I began my adventure as Kitchens for Living. Meeting fashion icon Jason Wu with the Brizo Blogger 19, September 2010.

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3 Ways to Create Style with Plain Hexagon Tile

Tile Talk

'By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. With it''s classic six-sided shape, the hexagon is gaining and maintaining it''s elegant prowess in design circles (pun intended) once again. Here are three ways plain hexagon tiles lead to an overall stylish look. Our style guide below uses both ceramic, porcelain, and cement tiles - all available from Avente Tile. Hexagon Style Tip #1.

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Oxy from Olympia Tile

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Cutting-edge, futuristic features come to life with Oxy. Oxy is a porcelain tile that blurs the boundaries of fashion and function. Metalicized, painted, scratched sheet metal effects turn this oxidized original into a bold, industrial choice for contemporary lofts and luxurious architectural spaces. Available in 12″x24″ with coordinating bullnose and stair tread.

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Architectural Projects with Spanish Tile

Tile of Spain USA

'The innovation and style of Tile of Spain can be seen in architectural structures around the world. Check out our Pinterest gathering of architectural projects featuring Spanish ceramic. Be sure to follow the board for continuous updates from Tile of Spain. Follow Tile of Spain’s board Projects featuring Spanish Tile on Pinterest. … Continue Reading.

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An Artful New Adventure!

Kitchens for Living

'Let’s face it, things change. As we navigate those twists and turns of fate we can only hope to move forward, seeing new things with a fresh eye. Like it or not, change is a constant. You can dread it (understandable) or you can choose to embrace it. That said, it has been more than five years since I began my adventure as Kitchens for Living. Meeting fashion icon Jason Wu with the Brizo Blogger 19, September 2010.

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The Benefits of Fixing Valverdi Balcony Tiles on Pedestals

The London Tile Co.

'If you are lucky enough to have a balcony or roof terrace then you’ll know how important it is for it to be a relaxing environment. One way to help achieve this is to create a sleek and simple floor using Valverdi Indoor-Out tiles. The porcelain tiles come in two varieties; a 10mm indoor tile and co-ordinating 20mm outdoor tile, and are available in a range of gorgeous colours.

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Classic Mosaics

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Looking for a classic mosaic to complement your vintage-style bathroom? We are pleased to announce the arrival of marvelous mosaics that are perfect for that nouveau retro bath! Pair these with a stunning subway tile or a fabulous 4.25″x4.25″ tile to replicate a look that never goes out of style. We are currently stocking 1″x1″ matte glazed white hexagon, 2″x2″ matte glazed white hexagon, 2″ matte glazed white octagon with a white dot and 2″ matte

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#TileTuesday

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

'Tile Staining and Warping…NO MORE. Watch the ARDEX N 23™ Rapid Set Natural Stone and Tile Mortar????????????????? product demonstration video to see more! Did You Know?

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Why We Love Wood Effect Tiles

The London Tile Co.

'Wooden floors are great; they can look homely and rustic in one room and sleek and modern in another. But wooden floors can be hard to look after and extremely expensive. Wood effect floor tiles give you the look of wooden floors but with less of the maintenance – and at a much lower cost. They are also compatible with electric underfloor heating so you can have a warm feeling underfoot to go with the warm look of your floors!

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Hot Trend: Subway Tiles

The Tile Doctor

'As you are probably aware, subway tiles get their name from the tiles that were found on New York City subway stations in the eighties. These rectangular tiles can be arranged in a variety of creative patterns on walls. Once installed, they are super easy to keep clean with the grout firmly.

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Cool Tile Patterns….

The Tile Shop

'Good morning! I want to share some really creative pattern ideas from our sales team! These first patterns see our Aged Copper Aria mosaic reimagined into the herringbone pattern….LOVE these! Jim Pipitone from our Holland, Ohio showroom said, "Here is a picture of a blacksplash using Hampton Carrara Pillow Subway Tile and the awesome Aged Copper Aria Mosaic that our contractor JG & S Finishers recently did.

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Top 5 Tips for Commercial Kitchen Tile Installations

CUSTOM Insights Blog

'Commercial kitchens take more abuse from traffic, chemicals and temperatures than almost any other installation. Get the tips on how to create a safe, durable tile or stone assembly in this extreme setting.

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Zenith Tiles in Ideal Home Magazine

The London Tile Co.

'The gorgeous Zenith range of porcelain wall and floor tiles were used to create this gorgeous bathroom featured in Ideal Home magazine. Get the look using Zenith Cinza on the walls and floor and Zenith Negro in the shower area.

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What are the Benefits of Installing Ceramic Tile?

Conestoga Tile Blog

'Source: Conestoga Tile via Houzz. Installation by OHI Design Tile is a beautiful and durable material. The following are some of the most important benefits of ceramic tile we think you should consider as you prepare to remodel your home this new year: It is easy to maintain. Ceramic tile simply needs to be swept, mopped, and polished from time to time.

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Pop and Cool!

The Tile Shop

'Good morning! I want to share some new designs from our Altamonte Springs, FL showroom with you today. They feature the new Pop and Cool tiles. This collection was inspired by what else. Pop Art! The colors and tactile surfaces were influenced by artists of this genre such as Roy Lichtenstein, Jean Dubuffet, and Andy Warhol (to name a few). We used all 4 colors in the new showroom….please click on the images to view and read my design tips: Have a great day!

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New Grout Color Palette

CUSTOM Insights Blog

'In March 2015, CUSTOM updated its palette of grout colors for Fusion Pro, CEG, Prism and Polyblend. All grouts are now available in the industry’s best palette of 40 options. This exciting, refreshed color palette is designed to complement today''s tile trends. CUSTOM continues to lead the grout industry by offering the best color lineup that combines existing popular favorites with nine new nature-inspired colors added for 2015.

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New Visual Looks from American Olean with Graphic Effects and Rapport

ISC Surfaces

'Graphic Effects White Space and Deep Pigment Graphic Effects features large format tiles with Visual Imaging, which adds texture, contrast and brightness to the surface of the tile to achieve intricate visual effects that have a synchronized flow from tile to tile. Large format sizing creates a bold design statement for walls and the soft sheen provides a subtle shimmer effect for added ambiance.

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Edgewater Studio Profiled in Design Today

Edgewater Studio

'“Wall Couture”, in the April edition of North Carolina’s Design Today, profiles recent trends in unique wall coverings. A great profile of “nouveau” designer wallpapers, that have been seeing a resurgence in popularity. Those of us with enough gray hair can remember the less-than- attractive wallpapers in our childhood homes, and the nightmare involved in removing them.

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Some Great Customer Photos

The Tile Shop

'Good morning! I just got back from a visit to our new showroom in Orlando- Altamonte Springs. It turned out beautifully!! I''ll have photos to share with you soon. Here are some great customer installs from our stores: This first bathroom is from Marie Parnitke in our Deerfield, IL store. Marie says, "I just got this awesome picture from my customer who finished her beautiful bathroom!

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Objects of Desire :: 3|20|15

The Ace of Space

'Where has this week gone? We took a breather this week, deciding not to go anywhere, taking much needed time to renew and refresh. One of my goals has always been to make sure that I provide fresh content to my readers, after all I feel obligated to the thousands of people that take the […]. The post Objects of Desire :: 3|20|15 appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.

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Collaboration on Installation is Key to Architect's Success

CUSTOM Insights Blog

'The technical challenges of designing and specifying modern tile installations can be daunting without the right resources. Marcus Schiff, senior architect and specifier with Soderstrom Architects in Portland shares some of his tips on using large format tile, creating durable installations and forming business partnerships that have been crucial to his success.

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Ceramic Tile Market in the UK Forecast to Post 7.35% CAGR from 2014-2019

The A to Z of Building

'Revival of construction activities has resulted in the moderate growth of the Ceramic Tile Market in the UK, which is expected to post a CAGR of 7.35 percent from 2014-2019, says research firm.

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Install a DITRA-HEAT Electric Floor Warming System this Winter

Conestoga Tile Blog

'Source: Schluter.com/ditra-heat Everyone likes to have warm toes in the wintertime, and one of the best ways to ensure that your feet won’t feel chilly is to install an electric floor heating system, such as Ditra-Heat , within your home. Doing so will not only keep your toes toasty, it could also help you keep your home heating bills from rising throughout the winter.

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We Spy…It’s Monday. How about a rainbow to brighten your.

Heath Ceramics

'We Spy… It’s Monday. How about a rainbow to brighten your day? Tag us on Instagram. #heathceramics Clockwise from top left: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4.

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Kevin Killian's Success is Built on a Strong Foundation

CUSTOM Insights Blog

'With over 30 years of experience in tile and stone installation, Kevin Killian of ProFast Commercial Flooring has learned a great deal about what it takes to succeed in the tile business. His knowledge and skill at adapting to new tile trends has led to a high demand for his services, as well as a unique perspective on how to provide customers with results that they want.

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Decorating Your Easter Home With Spring Blooms

Stagetecture

'With Spring here and Easter just around the corner, its time to forget the harsh winters and touch up your home decor with fresh blooms, spring colors and the mood of Easter. Easter Decor usually lies centred at ‘eggs’. I would ask you to forsake them just for the sake of being different but I would surely love to infuse the Spring or Easter theme.

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Our Manufacturer Mosa has Won the Cradle to Cradle Innovation Award for 2014

Conestoga Tile Blog

'Source: Mosa.nl Plaques and trophies are nice to hang on the wall, but the greatest award any business can ever earn is the loyalty and recommendation of satisfied clients. When it comes to the Cradle to Cradle Innovation Award 2014 , we’re pleased to say that Mosa has definitely earned both. Mosa Tile has been named innovator of the year by the Cradle to Cradle Innovation Institute.

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Dose of Orange to Keep Your Levels Up

Margaret Almon Mosaics

'Orange Frame with Zest by Margaret Almon. Glass and ceramic on wood, 4×6 inches.

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Large Format Tiles - Frequently Asked Questions

CUSTOM Insights Blog

'Tile contractors and specifiers have a growing number of concerns and questions regarding the installation of large format tile, such as surface preparation guidelines, mortar specifications, joint widths and more. This document provides information about some of the most frequently requested topics regarding large tile installations, including: Standards for installing large format tile How to prepare the surface before setting large tile or stone Setting material specifications for large form

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2014: U.S. Quartz Imports Set Record (Again)

Stone Update

'Israel, Spain remain top shippers of engineered stone; China steps up to strong third.

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Stan Bitters meets @brendantheblob at HeathSF (at Heath Ceramics.

Heath Ceramics

'Stan Bitters meets @brendantheblob at HeathSF (at Heath Ceramics San Francisco)'

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Chez J Affordable Patio Decor Project

JG Kitchens

'As a designer, I’m very sensitive to my surroundings at home. I need to feel both comfortable and happy with my space. For the first four years I lived in my suburban San Diego townhouse, aka Chez J, my patio was a small empty rectangle. It wasn’t an eyesore; it just wasn’t inspiring. Every time I’d walk up to my front door, it would mock me with its emptiness.

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Large Format Tile Mortars: Custom solutions for the unique challenges of large tile installation

CUSTOM Insights Blog

'CUSTOM''s newly-expanded line of large format tile mortars offers tile contractors and architects more options than ever to help meet the demands of installations that use larger-sized tiles. Due to the dimensions of larger tile, supporting mortars need to provide more even, durable support and fuller coverage for the tiles. To address this, CUSTOM offers several mortars that offer benefits to large format tile installations.

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Beck Tabbed as 2014 MIA Natural Stone Scholar

Stone Update

'Stoneworker, college student goes to StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas on scholarship.

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New hand thrown vases and glaze experiments out of the Heath LA.

Heath Ceramics

'New hand thrown vases and glaze experiments out of the Heath LA studio ??

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Countdown to Coverings

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'CTDA is excited to be a part of Coverings’15. This is a great opportunity for members to reconnect, share ideas, learn from industry experts and gain knowledge in a variety of fields. CTDA will be in booth #3015. We are showcasing our Supplier of the Year Award presentation at the Live Installation Demonstration Stage (booth # 3639) at 5:30pm on Tuesday, April 14.

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CUSTOM Receives CSI Specification Approval

CUSTOM Insights Blog

'Custom Building Products recently received approval of its tile installation specifications from the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) through its Compliance Document Review (CDR) program. This approval indicates that Custom''s specification information saves time, reduces the number of change orders, and improves the accuracy of the specifications that make it into the project manual.

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