The London Tile Co.
JULY 29, 2016
Wood effect tiles are all the rage at the moment, and it’s not difficult to see why. They are great value for money, realistic looking and extremely hard-wearing. If you are thinking of having wood effect tiles laid in your home, or are considering doing it yourself, read on for our tips on laying these stylish and versatile tiles. Firstly you will need to decide on the type of wood effect tiles you want.
Granada Tile
JULY 25, 2016
Pastels – especially pale blue and pale pink – have been heating up the home for a few months already. These baby soft colors pack a powerful punch when combined with stark white and metallic accents. Granada Tile’s Cluny cement tile in an in-stock combination of chocolate, white, and sky are ready to kick your space up a notch. Just take a look at what they’ve done for this otherwise traditional kitchen in Philadelphia!
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Tile of Spain USA
JULY 29, 2016
Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), announces an open call for the 15th Tile of Spain Awards competition. The awards honor international excellence in projects with Spanish ceramic tile in three categories: Architecture, Interior Design and Degree Project in Architecture.
How to Floor Tile
JULY 28, 2016
Just a quick post to show what some strategic light in a shower or bath can do. The color of the 4x4 Marble Natural Stone was kind of light gray with a Travertine and Marble Mosaic. The location of the design element with the window was highlighted with a curved light. Kind of interesting and because the light was in the very center the curved light was on the other two walls of the shower.
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
JULY 28, 2016
Tri-Lite™ is a next generation lightweight thinset that does the heavy lifting for all your projects from residential to commercial. Designed specifically for use with heavy and large format tiles, this is a high-performance product that can be used for all interior and exterior wall and floor installations. Features & Benefits. Lightweight formula.
Granada Tile
JULY 29, 2016
A black and white tile floor is always welcome in a kitchen! It’s a classic that never goes out of style, whatever the tile pattern. And, never more so, we believe, than when it’s composed of Granada Tile Company’s beautiful and hard-wearing cement tiles. Here, in a kitchen designed by VonFitz Design , Granada Tile Company’s Buniel cement tiles, custom colored in black and white, tie together the black accents with the stark white walls.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 27, 2016
This vivid apartment design in Singapore was inspired by street art and pop imagery. Envisioned by KNQ Associates , for a restless bachelorette, the project successfully integrates a collection of toys, art and wacky objects. Upon entry, one is struck by the blue of the metal cladding the walls that extend around the corner to the living area. Perforated screens provide a ventilated facade for shoe storage besides the main door. “Imagining the whole space as a street, we brought in humble
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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
JULY 26, 2016
Go off the beaten path with Labyrinth , a unique series designed by Giulio Lacchetti that creates a geometric pattern with extraordinary depth. Linking chains twist around each other creating a subtle motif that brings modern design to any environment. Perfect for contemporary residences or commercial spaces that demand exceptional style. Available in 24″ x 24″ format in Ash, Sand and Silver.
Granada Tile
JULY 27, 2016
Call us biased but we believe that if one Granada cement tile pattern is great, a restaurant floor that combines one, two, three, four or more cement tile designs is even better! If you don’t believe just take a look at the floor at Pacci , a large, bright and beautiful Italian restaurant in Savannah, Georgia! A stunning selection of our Normandy cement tiles , our Cluny concrete tiles , our Athens encaustic tile and our Lille cement tile create a beautiful, lively and dynamic floor that
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
JULY 28, 2016
It’s #TBT to the 2012 London Aquatics Centre in London, United Kingdom. ARDEX X 77 MICROTEC Fiber Reinforced Tile and Stone Mortar was the selected product used to place approximately 866,000 tiles in the pools for the Aquatics Centre. This one mortar solution with a creamy consistency and outstanding coverage allowed the installers to work more quickly and efficiently to complete this project on time.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 29, 2016
Named Beachyhead , this complex modern residence by SAOTA makes the most of its privileged location in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. The site slopes down to the beach and has uninterrupted views over the Indian Ocean, Robberg to the South East and the Outeniqua Mountains in the distance towards the North. The clients approached SAOTA to design a family holiday home that responded to the site, especially the views. “They wanted a relaxing, yet elegant home that would be comfortable when
Giotile
JULY 28, 2016
Colorful, patterned tiles have been around since medieval times, but they are currently having a moment in interior design. Patterned tiles are showing up everywhere, taking over floors and walls in a big way, bringing character and vintage charm to both commercial and residential spaces.
Granada Tile
JULY 28, 2016
As some of you may know, we just released our latest group of cement tile patterns, designed by Paul Schatz and, while we impatient to see them installed, we know it’ll be at least a few months since we see any photos. In the meantime, we were excited to discover this fireplace, designed by Von Fitz Design, that uses cement tiles from our last group of tile patterns, The Erin Adams Group, as the fireplace tile.
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
JULY 29, 2016
The results are in, click to see a full list of Choose Your Experience FLEXBONE® Sweepstakes winners. It’s been a blast presenting these installers with their loot! ARDEX Sales Professional Mike Sevak with Grand Prize Trip Winner Simon Alongi of Alongi Flooring Contractors! Simon is headed to a five star resort in Banff, Alberta! First Prize Winner Matt Williams of Excel Tile and ARDEX Sales Professional Brian Arbogast posing with the First Place Tool Prize Pack!
Rubble Tile
JULY 28, 2016
The Summer of Fabulous European Tile Continues at Rubble Tile Ceramic tile has a long, storied tradition throughout Europe. In fact, the earliest tiles in Western Europe (late c.10th) were found in a number of locations. Until the Industrial Revolution, glazed tile was an expensive building material that was created by artisans whose predecessors […].
ISC Surfaces
JULY 29, 2016
Cellar by Florida Tile is inspired by planks found in an abandoned factory floor in Northern Italy. This line perfectly captures the rich character of vintage boards, replicating the authentic patina of heavy use over many, many years. Colors: Bleach, Char, Meld, Tone Shade Variation: V4 Random Color Body Porcelain Floor & Wall Tile (in inches): 8x36, 2x12 Herringbone Mosaic, 1x4 Stack Mosaic Other Features: Made in the USA, 40% Pre-Consumer Recycled Content, GREENGUARD Certified, Porcelain
Giotile
JULY 25, 2016
The current craze for chevron patterns on everything from small to medium-scale fabric prints, to large and over-scale floor and wall designs is still as strong as ever.
Conestoga Tile Blog
JULY 28, 2016
Mold! A long standing enemy of any wet, enclosed environment. One of the easiest places to find mold’s favorite conditions is, unfortunately, your bathroom. . What does mold require in order to thrive? Plenty of moisture (a condition that will occur around the water in your bathroom), a food source (unfortunately, mold enjoys snacking on soap residue), and warmth (a cold bathroom?
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 23, 2016
This three-bedroom European villa in Malibu’s coveted Zuma Beach does not have the gilded look you would expect from a celebrity home, although it was owned by Victoria Secret model Tatjana Patitz. Its more subtle refinery is in a million tiny details throughout the home, like seashells and sea glass worked into a cement bathroom wall. Two of the homes three bathrooms use smooth stone materials.
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
JULY 26, 2016
#TileTuesday this 180- foot –long mosaic wall is being completed in North Creek, NY by the North Creek Mosaic Project team using ARDEX X 77 Gray as the mortar. Led by local artist Kate Hartley, the Johnsburg Fine Arts Group began the first section in 2011, and over 1000 volunteers of all ages have joined in.
Heath Ceramics
JULY 25, 2016
Minding Our Beeswax Ever since opening our San Francisco factory in 2012, the Heath team has been dedicated to building our business and developing our community. Recently, some other busy bees have been building a community of their own—right on our factory roof. Terry Oxford, owner of Urban Bee San Francisco , set up three young hives on the roof of Heath SF this past spring.
Kitchens for Living
JULY 28, 2016
Earlier this year in Milan at the EruoCucina tradeshow a lot of manufacturers were featuring kitchens with retracting and telescoping counter tops. . Retractable counter from Minotti Cucine Design. Photo courtesy of NKBA. K+B Insider Young Huh says, “It was the epitome of seamless integration and smart use of space” Shown here is the Atelier collection as seen in the Minotti Cucine showroom.
JG Kitchens
JULY 26, 2016
This is the final post and Pinterest board in the Eight Great Ideas series. I’ve enjoyed celebrating Gold Notes ‘ eighth anniversary with you! This last one covers entertaining at home , as so many folks enjoy doing so. It touches on both indoor and outdoor spaces, since this is the season for many to entertain on their patios, decks and rooftops.
How to Floor Tile
JULY 27, 2016
Plumbing Issues and Fixes At the bottom of this hole is a P-trap. In this hole is a post tension cable, two water lines that belong inside the wall in the foreground, the vertical vent line that too belong in the wall that isn't with mud, sand and water. I spent about two hours trying to get it out because parts above it were broken and need to be replaced.
Heath Ceramics
JULY 26, 2016
It’s getting down to the details on @tartinebaker and @lizprueitt_tartine new Manufactory in the Heath SF building. We can’t wait to see and taste it all!!
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 27, 2016
This chic, modern apartment located on the outskirts of Taipei, Taiwan was tailored to the lifestyle of a young couple working in the product design industry. The idea behind the project was to have a flexible space for living, as well as for the designers to bring their ideas into play. “The clients often have business trips, so they are quite accustomed to the hotel-style rooms and traffic lines,” the developing team at Ganna Design said. “Therefore, they hoped to have a qui
Life of an Architect
JULY 24, 2016
From my earliest memories, summertime in Texas means watermelon and cantaloupe, ice cream, swimming, riding my bike, and being gone all day looking for trouble … as long as I was home before dark. While I am still capable of remembering my childhood challenges, most of the memories I have from summertime are wonderfully nostalgic. Being a kid is great, but being a grownup who still acts like a kid is even better.
Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.
JULY 26, 2016
Custom laundry room cabinets provide many benefits over prefabricated or mass-produced products. You can, of course, anticipate a greater quality and function. But the visual appeal and sheer options are where the true value lies. With laundry room cabinets by Jack Rosen, you have the opportunity to get exactly what you want. This means your personal tastes and personality can really shine through, giving you an opportunity for superior design and function built for your specific needs.
Heath Ceramics
JULY 25, 2016
We’re refreshing our vase colors soon (very soon!), so we’re archiving Aqua, Tangerine, Indigo, and Lemongrass. Get ‘em while they last.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 26, 2016
The Apartment in Alfinach renovation by rh Studio is the perfect answer to its young couple owners’ complaints that small space living was no longer working. It makes the most of all 753-square feet in a modern, minimalist design. You enter the apartment into what seems like a small, simple kitchen. Here, rh Studio used an innovative rotating counter top that the owners can chop veggies on or store for a more open layout.
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
JULY 27, 2016
Source. Immediate opening- We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic individual, to play a key role in expanding our HENRY product line, working in close partnership with our Retail partners (Lowes). As the Field Retail Sales Specialist you will be able to confidently demonstrate the HENRY product line to retail department specialists, and commercial flooring installers, recommend marketing and merchandising (point of sale) initiatives to the HENRY Business Manager, and introduce new HENR
The A to Z of Building
JULY 26, 2016
Construction of the New York City AIDS Memorial is now underway at the recently named New York City AIDS Memorial Park at St. Vincent's Triangle, located at the intersection of West 12th Street.
Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.
JULY 27, 2016
When you’ve decided that custom cabinets are the perfect solution for your McLean home, you’ll soon discover that you’ve only scratched the surface in your decision making. Once you know you want cabinets, you then need to find out what cabinets. Styles, colors, materials, sizes; there are many aspects to consider when finding the right cabinets to suit your space.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 28, 2016
The owners of this property outside of Seattle, Washington—a UX designer and the head of a non-profit with a knack for painting—moved to raise their daughters in the Pacific Northwest. The Bridle Trails Neighborhood where they landed is dotted with horse stables that were of no use to the family, but it gave SHED Architecture and Design’s plenty to work with in their Stable Conversion project.
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
JULY 26, 2016
ARDEX Employees enjoying an awesome lunch brought by the Papa Duke’s Bar & Grill food truck. This truck comes to headquarters every Tuesday and brings delicious gyros, salads, chips, and drinks. Everyone here loves it; we look forward to having it again next Tuesday!
The A to Z of Building
JULY 29, 2016
Stellar Solar, one of California's leading commercial and residential solar installers since 1998 has completed nearly all of a planned 125.5kW installation at San Rafael Parish in the Rancho.
Stone Update
JULY 25, 2016
Taffy Event Strategies will handle 2017 Orlando event next April.
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