Tile of Spain USA
JULY 27, 2019
The Can Picafort Project from TED’A Arquitectes continues to be one of the most stunning revivals in Mallorca. The entire inside of the existing building was renovated to transform it into seaside apartments with one of the most stunning views on the island. The building sits on prime real estate in Mallorca, looking directly out onto the ocean.
Architectural Ceramics
JULY 29, 2019
Summer is here and lots of people take that as a sign that it’s time to take vacation. Unless you’re a camper, odds are you spend your vacay nights in a hotel. Feeling comfortable in your home away from home is something that hospitality interior designers take seriously – and it shows from some of the posts we’ve uncovered this week. Beyond hotels, this week’s Top 5 Design Posts also feature the Lawn exhibit at the National Building Museum and a mountain retreat with all the bells and whi
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The London Tile Co.
AUGUST 1, 2019
Is the summer flying by for you too? At London Tile HQ we’ve been so busy that the start of August seems to have snuck up on us! While we don’t want to be seen to be wishing the summer away, the start of a new month does bring new Featured Tiles – so that’s something to be excited about. This month we’ve got a classic wall tile and a beautiful natural stone inspired range to tell you about – read on for more.
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
AUGUST 1, 2019
PRESS RELEASE / Castellón, 24th July 2019. Call for entries for the latest edition of ASCER’s Tile of Spain Awards. The jury is chaired by architect Jacob van Rijs of the famous MVRDV studio. The awards are divided into three categories: Architecture, Interior Design and Final Degree Project, with prizes totalling €39,000. Access all the information at www.tileofspainawards.com : bases, results of previous editions, etc.
As The Tile Turns
JULY 29, 2019
No first impression quite delivers like an elegant hotel lobby. This sophisticated space can instantly elevate accommodations, granting the entire structure an upscale feel.
Giotile
JULY 31, 2019
As an alternative to natural stone and concrete, porcelain pavers have become a big trend in outdoor design. Though porcelain tile options have long been available for outdoor use, these thick, high-tech pavers are made from the highest grade porcelain and are specifically designed for easy installation over a variety of foundations, including grass, sand, gravel, … The post What’s In For Outside Design appeared first on Gio Tile.
Ceramic Tile Education Foundation
JULY 30, 2019
We've all seen it: that really ugly white powder that grows on cement grout and also tile, stone, brick and concrete, particularly when it's installed someplace with moisture (i.e., in a basement or outdoors). That white residue is called efflorescence. This article goes into detail about efflorescence, including situations that readers have shared with us since the article originally published in September 2016.
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Diary of a Tile Addict
AUGUST 2, 2019
Using their education and experience in design and craft, Karoistanbul have created an extensive portfolio showcasing their impressive product range. Creating encaustic cement-based tiles since 1990, they have produced copious amounts of flooring and wall coverings and also offer a restoration service. Karoistanbul Restoration. In order to create tiles that have been lost to time, they take an original sample tile which is cleaned to fully reveal its intricacies.
Floor Covering News
JULY 29, 2019
July 22/29, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 3 By Ken Ryan Flooring manufacturers are working closely with their supply chain partners to effectively work through the 25% tariff on Chinese imports, including flooring products like rigid core vinyl, engineered hardwood and ceramic tile. Nearly six weeks since the full 25% tariff took effect, executives say […].
Ceramics of Italy
AUGUST 2, 2019
Quick installation with Impertek’s adjustable supports. Antony Hotel, a 4-star hotel with more than 100 rooms, is just a few minutes from the beautiful city of Venice, conveniently located between Venice Airport and the city’s old town. The hotel, newly renovated with all the modern comforts, offers its guests a large 25-square-metre panoramic terrace, where they can enjoy a fantastic view of the lagoon and of the city of Venice.
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
JULY 30, 2019
“Few places in your home have a bigger impact on your family’s health and planetary footprint than your floors…Tiles made from recycled porcelain, concrete or glass are durable, low-maintenance and generally have low carbon footprints. Plus, its unique appearance can’t be replicated with any other material” (via @MotherEarthLiving).
United Tile's Blog
AUGUST 1, 2019
Tile is an imperfect product. And quite frankly, that’s what we love about it. Make no mistake, we appreciate all the advancements and innovations our industry puts forward in the pursuit of making a flawless product: rectification, double or triple glazes, multiple firings at various cone levels – the list goes on. But there’s something to be said for a tile that’s beautifully unrefined.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 1, 2019
Montreal, Canada—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) recently hosted its 2019 NTCA Five-Star Contractor Annual Summer Meeting, here. The objective of this year’s meeting, hosted by Schluter Systems, was not only to provide valuable education, but also to help the attendees form connections so they would feel comfortable reaching out to one another when advice […].
Rubble Tile
JULY 30, 2019
Here at Rubble Tile, we do our best to make your tile selection experience as smooth as possible. We’re always looking for design solutions, and now we have a great way to streamline your time as well. With our new Stock Program, finding the.
Architectural Ceramics
AUGUST 2, 2019
It’s summer and your vacation is calling. Come globe trotting with us to beautiful vacation spots, home and abroad, that offer endless design and tile inspiration. While sites like Travel.com offers suggestions of where to go with their article, the Top 10 Most Searched Summer Destinations , at Architectural Ceramics, we’ve come up with our own 10 cities, as well as tile collections inspired by each popular place.
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
JULY 31, 2019
Keep an eye out for #KBTribeChat posts between 2-3pm EST on Wednesday afternoons. Like and re-tweet them with the Hashtag #WhyTile. Join the conversation at [link] using the hashtag #Kbtribechat. For more info: [link].
Floor Covering News
JULY 31, 2019
Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville has introduced Relax, a new wood-look porcelain tile collection that offers the appearance of subtle, calming woodgrain. Relax is a unique alternative in Crossville’s portfolio of products. It’s designed to accommodate designers seeking a contrast to the brand’s more highly grained wood-look tile collections. According to Lindsey Waldrep, Crossville vice president of marketing, […].
JG Kitchens
JULY 31, 2019
Granny flats (AKA accessory dwelling units) are one of the hottest trends in real estate these days! Homeowners are using them to house elderly relatives or returning college graduates, year-round tenants and short term rental income (i.e., Airbnb or VRBO) guests. ADUs (for short) are small add-on living spaces to your home that make it live larger, but the costs aren’t necessarily small.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 29, 2019
You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but sometimes, its pays to wary about a house with bad curb appeal. If you’re selling your home, you can bet that potential buyers are making judgments based on the condition of your yard. In fact, you could have a beautiful, well-kept home, but if the outside doesn’t match the inside, you could be missing out on a sale before buyers even step inside.
Life of an Architect
JULY 28, 2019
Unless you've been living under a rock, you would know that there are few things I enjoy as much as a proper oculus. While I don't try to stick them in every project (I've only done two in a career that is currently 27 years long), there are very few projects that an oculus* couldn't improve. So for the second time in my career, I've got a project under construction that has an oculus as a primary design feature.
Trendir Magazine
JULY 31, 2019
Animal print has been out on the prowl for years. It’s one of those prints you either love or love to hate ether or the pattern is here to stay! We love to use it in the home; however, while we might love using it others might not know how to do so. That is where we come into play. Here is a guide on chic ways to decorate with animal print that does not include your wardrobe or hidden tricks.
Kitchen and Residential Design
JULY 30, 2019
via Home upgrades often focus on improving appearance, and energy efficiency has also gained importance in recent years. However, indoor air quality (IAQ) is fundamental for human health, and the subject tends to receive less attention. The US Environmental Protection Agency has determined that indoor air is 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air on average, and this applies even for urban areas.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 31, 2019
When you’re thinking of renovating a home, it’s easy to go overboard and perhaps waste your money on projects that don’t have a significant return on investment. Aside from the ROI factor, some partial renovations may actually leave your home in worse shape. This is a particular concern when you buy an older home. Knowing where to draw the line with a fixer-upper can be a battle between your budget and your heartstrings.
Floor Covering News
JULY 31, 2019
Dalton—Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) has released its 2018 sustainability report. The report emphasizes the company’s efforts to “sustain[HUMAN]ability,” an endeavor to put people at the heart of its sustainability efforts—addressing planetary health and human experience at the same time. “We’re committed to leading by example, by staying true to who we’ve always been: a […].
Trendir Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2019
Since our last post on cheap ways to update your kitchen did so well, we wanted to take you down the road of cheaply updating your living room. While the kitchen might be $20,000 to upgrade, the living room has a beginning budget of $40,000. This is mainly due to how many decorative items go into the living room. It’s not all about you already have, it’s all about bringing something new and fresh to the space without spending a boatload of money.
Kitchen and Residential Design
JULY 29, 2019
via People renovating their homes is incredibly common and spending in the area is on the rise. Many people want to make their homes more modern, or just want a change of scenery without buying a new home. However, in addition to changing up their space, many people may renovate their homes to increase its value. If that is your goal, one of the best types of renovations to consider is one in the kitchen.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 30, 2019
The U.S. has more tornadoes than any other country in the world. According to the NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center, there were 555 preliminary tornado reports just in the month of May. (Note: it takes several months to confirm preliminary tornadoes.) These storms have the potential to rip off roofs and doors, shatter windows, fell trees, and cause significant structural damage – including flattening a building.
The A to Z of Building
AUGUST 1, 2019
Compact, mobile recycling systems have become a growing trend. RM compact crushers are very handy: thanks to their compact size, low noise level and dust emissions they can be used anywhere. RUBBLE.
Trendir Magazine
AUGUST 2, 2019
Since the weather has been nicer most of us have begun to entertain more often at home. With that in mind, to have the best place to entertain you want to have a bar. Home bars have become quite popular and having them be just as lavish and enchanting as outdoor ones, is key. The idea is to allow your home bar to feel like the perfect entertainment center for family and friends.
Kitchen and Residential Design
JULY 31, 2019
There’s no limit when it comes to decorating your bedroom. However, your bedroom should be a place for sleep and relaxation. Giving your body enough sleep is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. That said, here are some tips to ensure that your bedroom decoration style promotes a calming effect: Carefully Position and Set Up the Bed Your bed is the main element of your bedroom and it should set the tone of the whole room’s style.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
AUGUST 2, 2019
Normally, when we picture laundry rooms, we see these dank spaces shoved to the side of basements. Laundry rooms are traditionally strictly utilitarian. They don’t have to be pretty, they just have to be a place to do the laundry. But if you’re tired of looking at that dank laundry room, there are some classy ways to update it. Depending on how you decide to update your laundry room, it could require anything from some inexpensive reorganization to a whole remodel.
The A to Z of Building
AUGUST 1, 2019
Introducing energy efficiency measures into buildings brings benefits and savings, namely the reduction in energy bills and carbon emissions resulting from e.g. better insulation, windows, or a more.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 1, 2019
Salem, N.J.—Mannington Mills has announced that David Sheehan has rejoined the company as vice president of strategic development. In this new role, Sheehan will be working with executive leadership, developing various strategic corporate initiatives. “We are excited to welcome Dave back to Mannington,” said Russell Grizzle, president and CEO, Mannington Mills.
Kitchen and Residential Design
JULY 29, 2019
via In life, every person has their own unique personality and no one else has one just like yours. In addition to your personality impacting how you act, behave and dress, it can also have an impact on your home. How we design our home is a reflection of ourselves and our passions and interests. No two homes look exactly the same and we have our own unique styles and personalities to thank for that.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 1, 2019
CFL Flooring North America has elevated Steve Kramer, formerly East Coast sales manager, to the position of director of sales, distribution. Barron Frith, president of CFL North America, said Kramer’s proven dedication and results have provided a strong platform for CFL’s customers to continue their significant and future growth. “In addition to successfully managing some […].
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 1, 2019
Hammond, La.—RollMaster Software continues to advance the capability of its core flooring business software with the introduction of multilingual documents, made possible by its progressive API technology. This latest feature, a part of its third quarter 2019 release, allows translation of comment lines to another language on both customer-facing documents like quotes, sales agreements, receipts […].
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 1, 2019
Salem, N.J.—Mannington Mills has announced that David Sheehan has rejoined the company as vice president of strategic development. In this new role, Sheehan will be working with executive leadership, developing various strategic corporate initiatives. Sheehan has extensive experience in the flooring industry. He worked for Mannington from 2003-2017, initially joining the company as director of […].
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