Sat.May 09, 2015 - Fri.May 15, 2015

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London Tile’s Essential Guide To Wet Rooms

The London Tile Co.

There are a number of factors that have contributed to the increased popularity of the wet room in the UK; busy lives create the need for quick and easy showering, an ageing population and increase in multi-generation households require an accessible bathroom for the whole family, and our desire to have a stylish and luxurious bathing space in our own home.

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New Cuban Cement Tile from Aguayo Tile

Tile Talk

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. A few weeks ago, I shared 2015 Tile Trends from my annual pilgrimage to Coverings , a trade show for tile and stone. I promised to share some other great new tile finds that Avente Tile will be adding to our offerings. Not being one to disappoint, I want to show the new Cuban Heritage Cement tile offerings from Aguayo. Cuban Heritage Design 140 4B Cement Tile.

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Tile of Spain Wins Excellence in Advertising Award for Continuing Education Course

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain has won the Excellence in Advertising Award from Architectural Record for their Continuing Education Course (CEU) entitled An Ecological Basis for Selecting Ceramic Tile : Evaluating ceramic tile for use in green building projects. Every year, a jury of architectural professionals, including large commercial architects to residential and interior specialists, select the awards.

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A Granada Tile Normandy Cement Tile Floor Brings Elegance To A Luxury Bathroom Renovation

Granada Tile

Depending on their color and pattern, Granada Tile’s cement tile designs can fit style sensibilities ranging from the bohemian to the traditional, from modern to elegant. Granada Tile’s Normandy cement tile pattern definitely falls into this last category. With its quatrefoil shape suggestive of Gothic design, Normandy concrete tile has a great traditional feel but, because it’s been pared down to its essential elements, this encaustic tile also feels very modern, making it a

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Order FREE Valverdi Indoor-Out Samples Online

The London Tile Co.

Valverdi Indoor-Out porcelain tiles are modern and stylish, and look great in both the home and the garden. We understand that sometimes you want to see what the colour looks like in situ, so we offer a free Valverdi sample service. Once you order a Valverdi sample we will send you a cut piece of tile, measuring approx. 10x10x2cm, in one of our sample pack envelopes.

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Tile Tuesday: The Many Meanings of “Encaustic”

Kitchens for Living

What is encaustic painting? As an artist, I love the sensuousness of working in the encaustic medium which I discovered in 2008. Encaustic painting involves beeswax, resin and pigments in varying combinations. They are mixed together and applied to a panel in layers which are fused with a torch or heat gun. This is where the name comes from. The Greek work “encaustikos” means to heat or burn.

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Tile of Spain companies to exhibit at ICFF

Tile of Spain USA

A handful of Tile of Spain companies will be exhibiting at this weekend’s ICFF Show in New York. Visiting the show? Be sure to stop by and visit the following Spanish tile manufacturers: Apavisa Porcelanico – Booth: 1301 (L1). Inalco – Booth 0912 (L1). Roca Tile – Booth: 1114 (L1). ICFF is held May 16-19, 2015 at the Javits Center in New York City. … Continue Reading.

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Our Beautiful Faux Wood Tiles….

The Tile Shop

Good morning, TGIF! I have some customer photos featuring our beautiful faux wood tiles ! First, this shower surround was designed by Stephen Rudolph in our Holland, OH showroom. Featuring Movila : Please click on the images to view: Next…is a great new porch floor from Samantha Wicker in our Little Rock, AK. We both agree, we would love to hang out here….especially with this great weather!

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Bathroom Tile: Why Granada Tile’s Cement Tile Is A Great Choice For Shower Floor Tile

Granada Tile

Beyond their beauty, Granada Tile’s cement tiles are a great choice for a shower stall floor tile installation because concrete tiles are less likely to be slippery when wet than their porcelain tile counterparts. Although encaustic tiles feel smooth and velvety to the touch, when seen up close cement’s surface has a natural variation that gives it some “grab”.

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Into the Woods

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

An enduring trend we have seen in the tile industry for a few years now are porcelain tile floors that perfectly replicate the look of wood plank floors. Porcelain wood-plank tile floors are an exceptional choice in areas where you have to contend with the elements of foot traffic coming in from outdoors, including pets’ feet! We are pleased to showcase “Into the Woods” a collection of our new and popular wood-look porcelain tile floors.

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Luxury Pre-Fabricated Concept House Rising in Australia

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Living in a modern dream home might seem like something reserved for a handful of lucky people. There’s always somewhere else you’d like added to you home, maybe it will look like something out of a magazine. Architects and designers know how hard it is to keep it simple and add only the necessary elements to shape wonderful spaces. This modern concept house is no exception.

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A Brandon, FL Tile Shop Home!

The Tile Shop

Good morning! I have a customer home from Tony Denham in our Brandon, FL showroom to share with you today! This is very impressive….as you can see, it's truly a Tile Shop designed home!! Please click on the images to view: Super work Tony, thanks for sharing!

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Explore the 2015 Tile Trends for Kitchens and Bathrooms

Conestoga Tile Blog

It’s always fun to see what new trends in the world of tile take off year after year. Each year, they keep getting better and better, and the 2015 tile trends for kitchens and bathrooms have us jumping for joy. Source: Conestoga Tile via Houzz Custom tile backsplashes are quite popular. Mosaics are leading the way and are being put together from specialty shaped tiles that are creating truly one-of-a-kind masterpieces.

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Refreshed Fireplace with Art Glass Tile

Edgewater Studio

It has been a pleasure to work with Jennifer Teeple of Red Razberry Design Group , as she injected a fresh update to this classic home. Here is a Before shot: With Jennifer’s touch, this living room’s strong bones were enhanced. The overall décor, flooring, built-in bookshelves and fireplace hearth were given an updated look. .

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Skate and Recycle

Rubble Tile

Art of Board bespoke tiles give discarded skateboards a second life Founded by Rich Moorhead, Art of Board, in partnership with i Ride i Recycle, keeps broken skateboards out of landfills by reincarnating them as unique and eye-catching wall tiles. These two installations of Art of Board’s signature skateboard tiles exemplify the playful, friendly, and contemporary […].

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Calling all Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Installers

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Nova Scotia Installers: stop by the Prosol/ARDEX contractor demo happening tonight from 5-7 pm tonight to see ARDEX Tile & Stone Installation Systems products in person! See you there. ProSol. 105 Akerley Blvd, Burnside Industial Park. Dartmouth, NS B3B 1R7 .

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Why Porcelain Tile is the Perfect Accent to Your Home Decor

Conestoga Tile Blog

If you’ve ever talked with an interior designer, then there’s no doubt they’ve told you about the benefits of porcelain tile flooring. Durable and designed to look beautiful long into the future, porcelain is one of our most popular tile options. Source: Pillar Custom Homes, Inc via Houzz In addition to its ability to withstand foot traffic, porcelain tile is also designed to resist high temperatures and moisture penetration.

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Dark Grout

The Perfect Bath

I remember the first time we used dark grout as a design statement at Waterworks. Peter Sallick thought the columns in our 58th Street showroom should look like old New York, referencing the subways as an example. We loved the look; it emphasized the grid and gave the space dimension. It made the columns, which could easily have been a disaster, more integrated in to our design process as well as a focal part of the architecture.

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Tile Installation System Tools for Design & Specification Professionals

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Looking for online tools to help you write the 09 30 00 tile spec for a warranted installation of tile products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make specifying the right tile installation system fast and easy. Plus, you can always call on our team of Architectural Consultants for expert technical assistance. On our Architects & Designers web page, you can: Locate tile installation products by ANSI Standard Create a customized submittal package including CAD drawings View Tile C

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Dimensional Hudson tile surrounds fireplace

ModCraft

Interior designer Liz Strianese chose ModCraft dimensional modern tile style Hudson to accent the fireplace surround in this contemporary home design. The glaze color shown is Dusk. To see all glazes available by ModCraft, visit our Glazes page.

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Fiandre USA: A Tile Flooring That’s Perfect for Modern Homes

Conestoga Tile Blog

Modern home designs are truly spectacular, and within the most modern homes in the country you will find Fiandre USA tile bringing the interior decor to life. Fiandre USA tile is designed to be simple and elegant. It creates the perfect foundation for kitchens and bathrooms, and it looks stunning when used to create tile backsplash designs , backing for fountains, and many other home applications.

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It Takes Two

KB Culture

You'll have to take my word that this kitchen in this Paris apartment is rather nice; an unseen, unexpected element is the encaustic tile that covers its floor. There's just something about the way the hemispherical lights so strongly pull the two spaces together that made me reluctant to post a photo showing just the kitchen; doing so would be disrespectful of the design, and all its well-considered details. camillearchitectures.com.

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Tools for Tile Contractors when working with Architects

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy. Plus, you can always call on our Technical Services for expert assistance on any type of project. If you are working with a professional architect, designer or specifier, turn to our Architects & Designers web page to: Locate tile installation products by ANSI Standard View Tile Council of North America (

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It’s also the last weekend to catch Carla Fernández:

Heath Ceramics

It’s also the last weekend to catch Carla Fernández: Design Culture Mexico in the Boiler Room, including these sculptures by Ramiro Chaves. Such a good show, don’t miss it! #designculturemexico (at Heath Ceramics San Francisco).

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How ARC’s Tile Products can Enhance Your Shower System

Conestoga Tile Blog

ARC shower systems are some of the most beautiful and easy to install on the market. When it comes to quality and convenience, the following are two shower systems we strongly recommend to our clients: Mullen Shower System – This system easily converts your old shower into this new, pre-sloped shower in as little as one day. With over 10 models to choose from, the system gives you plenty of flexibility to choose styles and features from.

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Flowery Prose

KB Culture

Spring is finally, happily upon us. These towering, flowering tiles bring the color of the garden indoors. No weeding or watering required! fapceramiche.com.

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AquaMix Sealer's Choice Gold

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Sealer’s Choice Gold is a premium, no-sheen, natural look, water-based, penetrating sealer formulated to provide maximum stain protection. This formula is so strong that it is even great for commercial food preparation and serving areas. Key Features: Premium, professional quality Rapid Cure Formula protects in less than 4 hours Maximum stain resistance Interior or exterior use Water-based Allows water vapor transmission Contains Microban® antimicrobial protection that inhibits the growth of m

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Beautiful shou-sugi-ban technique on @jacobmaydesign’s.

Heath Ceramics

Beautiful shou-sugi-ban technique on @jacobmaydesign’s skillet trivets. Come see his work and meet designer/woodworker Dave Ball this Saturday from 1-3p at Heath SF. He’ll also debut amazing new dining tables! #heathfinds (at Heath Ceramics San Francisco).

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Our Florim USA Ethos Tile Adds the Look of Natural Stone

Conestoga Tile Blog

Beautiful, durable, and reliable. That’s the only way to describe Florim USA Ethos porcelain tile and we’re pleased to include it within our inventory. Source: Conestoga Tile Designed to mimic the appearance of natural stone tile , Florium USA has combined this look with the durability and and strength of porcelain. Available in beige, grey, or noce, the installation of this tile brings your bathrooms, kitchens, and entryways to life in a way that few other tile options can.

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Get The Look: Out Of The Blue

The London Tile Co.

Using a section of wall behind the cooker, or a wall in your bathroom, is an easy way of adding a splash of colour into your home. It will also create a great focal point, and adds dimension to any room. This can either be a subtle splash (perhaps using our Chelsea , Mercia or Savanna ranges) or a bright pop of colour (we love the Java and Vibrants ranges!

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Top 5 Tips Video: Exterior Tiling

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Exterior tile installation presents unique challenges for tile contractors and design professionals. Tile selection, mortar selection and waterproofing membrane selection is critical to a projects success. This video explores tiled balconies, movement joints, drainage and more for tile installed on both horizontal and vertical surfaces. As part of CUSTOM's Top 5 Tips educational video series, Sr.

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It’s hard to believe that our Carla Fernández: Design Culture.

Heath Ceramics

It’s hard to believe that our Carla Fernández: Design Culture Mexico show is almost over. That’s right: this is your last weekend to take part in this inspiring event, featuring Carla’s innovative designs that reinvigorate indigenous artisan traditions from all over Mexico. As Carla says, “the future is handmade” and we couldn’t agree more. Her work shows just how vital craft and human-scale labor are, not only for the economy, but also to Mexico’s cultural identity.

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5 Benefits of Installing a Glass Tile Backsplash

Conestoga Tile Blog

There is something truly special about a glass backsplash , and the following are five of the top benefits of glass tile backsplashes that you can enjoy in your home. Source: Glass tile backsplash via photokitchendesign.com Glass tile makes the space feel larger by bouncing light throughout the room. It also creates a beautiful visual effect that you can play with by strategic positioning.

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My first apartment – enhancing a rental kitchen and bathroom

JG Kitchens

I just got back from my lovely stepdaughter’s college graduation, and was excited to learn that she’s already apartment shopping. (One of my graduation gifts was a Bed, Bath & Beyond gift card, which she’ll probably be using sooner than I anticipated.) This post and its accompanying Pinterest Board is dedicated to her, and to those of you who may also be decorating a not-forever home.

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White Paper: Extreme Weather Tiling

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Every tile installer will encounter situations where tile must be set despite adverse or even severe weather conditions. The temperature may be too hot or too cold, the humidity extremely high or overly dry, or the location to be tiled is very windy. CUSTOM's Technical Services team provides guidance for setting tile when the weather does not cooperate.

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Setting up for @jacobmaydesign’s #heathfinds event. Come.

Heath Ceramics

Setting up for @jacobmaydesign’s #heathfinds event. Come meet designer/woodworker Dave Ball at Heath SF tomorrow from 1-3p. (at Heath Ceramics San Francisco).

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How to Choose a Marble Tile Floor Pattern That Fits Your Interiors

Conestoga Tile Blog

Marble is an iconic addition to any home that is always classy and elegant. If you’ve decided now is the time to start living the fairy tale marble promises, consider using the following marble tile floor pattern ideas as you start searching for the perfect marble for your home. Source: Conestoga Tile Minimalist designs rely on the bold veins within the marble to create the pattern.

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