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Tile with Money in Mind

Architectural Ceramics

The deadline is here. We’re all holding our wallets and our breath in anticipation of (cue the diabolical laugh) Tax Day. We all know that preparing and filing taxes is taxing. So take a break from crunching the numbers, and take a look at a few tile examples from Architectural Ceramics that have cash in mind. We’re hoping you’ll file one or two ideas away to use on a tile renovation after a tax refund comes your way.

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The hands of a working man

Tile Excellence

Ive been posting articles here since 2011. Ive been criticized by my peers mostly competitors and at times threats of being sued because i shared my opinions of products and procedures I use tried and true from over 35 years of laying tile. I write here on this blog for the sole purpose of helping and informing hard working people like myself how to get the best quality tile job possible at the best possible price or even do it yourself.

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Tile of Spain Companies Prepare for Coverings 2018 in Atlanta

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain companies are on the road again! In less than 3 weeks, 85 Spanish ceramic and stone manufacturers will be heading to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta to showcase their latest products and innovations at Coverings 2018: The Global Tile & Stone Experience. Tile of Spain is one of the proud sponsors of the show. Coverings, the largest tile and stone show in North America, is scheduled to take place May 8-11, 2018.

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Projecting Pattern

Diary of a Tile Addict

King’s Star Blue by Somertile. If you are seeking new decorative inspiration at Coverings , then Tile Addict urges you to visit SomerTile stand. The company’s stand will feature, among other new designs, King’s Star Blue; durable ceramic slabs which have four 83/4in (200 by 200mm) squares separated by scored grout lines. This retro-chic design offers realistic imitations of scuffs and spots that provide authentic-looking marks of worn, century-old tile and bring rustic charm

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You Totally Need These Hanging Chairs and Swinging Beds In Your Life

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Are you ready to shake off the winter blues (we sure are!)? Why not swing them away instead? There’s nothing more relaxing than the soft, fluid motion of a hanging daybed or chair. Suspended furniture—such as hanging chairs, sofas and swinging beds—are starting to show up in some of the most beautiful spaces around. Looking for inspiration? Hang around; we’ll hook you up.

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Styling Small Spaces

Conestoga Tile Blog

Photo Credit: JDS Construction in Northern Virginia. Small rooms, at times, can be a challenge to decorate. They can provide little storage and they have the potential of getting cluttered quickly. Homeowners have become disappointed with their small rooms, but we are here to fight back. With six quick tips, you can transform your small space into big possibilities.

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Add Your Mark to the Global Monumental Hand-Print Mural Project

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Are you familiar with the Global Monumental Hand-Print Mural Project ? It's a massively big project, conceived by the Tile Heritage Foundation , a non-profit organization dedicated to research and the preservation of ceramic surfaces. The mural honors all who participate in and contribute to the tile industry and supports Tile Heritage's vital tile industry archiving work.

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Small Kitchen Decor Options

Trendir Magazine

“Although it might be small it is always mighty,” the saying may not be exactly about interior designing but it sure does come in handy when describing a small kitchen. Just because you have a small kitchen does not mean you can’t fill it with beautiful décor that makes the space feel bigger and more put together. The key is selecting key pieces and working them in.

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Revamp Your Kitchen Without Remodeling

Conestoga Tile Blog

Whether you use your kitchen to entertain or to simply prepare a meal for your family, it’s nice to walk into a kitchen that you love. If your kitchen is becoming a bit worn and a big-ticket renovation just isn’t in the budget you can still upgrade the space without breaking the bank. According to real estate expert, simple kitchen updates can boost your home’s value.

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Global Medical Composite Materials Market Offers Opportunities for Ceramics

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The global medical composite materials market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of close to 7% from 2018-2022.

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Diesel Departures

Diary of a Tile Addict

Mexican Cement by Iris Ceramica and Diesel Living. The fruitful partnership between Iris Ceramica and Diesel Living will be on show once again at Milan Design Week 2018, with five new collections that offer original ideas for high-end hospitality and contract projects. Boss Metallic Grey from Stage by Diesel Living and Iris Ceramica. After investigating and interpreting metropolitan style and the arid desert landscapes of Arizona, these creative partners have continued their travels, heading sou

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Small Bathroom Decor Options

Trendir Magazine

Whether you have a tiny powder room that needs revamping or your bathroom is small and compact. We have put together some interior decorating options for a small bathroom space that will not only enhance the room but will also make it appear larger. Here are a few options to help you make your small bathroom the bathroom of your dreams. Add Woven Baskets Woven baskets not only take up little to no space but they even give your home a spa-like feeling.

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Revamp Your Kitchen Without Remodeling

Conestoga Tile

Whether you use your kitchen to entertain or to simply prepare a meal for your family, it’s nice to walk into a kitchen that you love. If your kitchen is becoming a bit worn and a big-ticket renovation just isn’t in the budget you can still upgrade the space without breaking the bank. According to real estate expert, simple kitchen updates can boost your home’s value.

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Measuring Flexural Creep of Ceramic Investment Casting Shells

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The investment casting process is widely used for the production of small- and medium-sized parts of precision metal castings having complicated geometries. The process starts by dipping a foam or wax pattern in a slurry of ceramic powders (e.g., fused silica, zircon, alumina, etc.). Refractory powders (stucco) are next applied to the slurry coated pattern.

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London Launch Party Alert

Diary of a Tile Addict

The Specifier’s Guide to Flooring from Kick-Start Publishing. My colleagues at Kick-Start Publishing, for whom I edit Tile & Stone Journal , are hosting a launch party for Kick-Start’s latest publication The Specifier’s Guide to Flooring. This will be held at the Shaw Carpets Showroom in Clerkenwell, London, on Wednesday 23 rd May from 4pm to 7pm.

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Design NJ Spring 2018 Edition

Garden State Tile Blog

See our ad in the latest edition that features sunrooms and color of the year — Ultra Violet! Getting ready for a remodel? Think tile! The post Design NJ Spring 2018 Edition appeared first on Garden State Tile.

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Styling Small Spaces

Conestoga Tile

Photo Credit: JDS Construction in Northern Virginia. Small rooms, at times, can be a challenge to decorate. They can provide little storage and they have the potential of getting cluttered quickly. Homeowners have become disappointed with their small rooms, but we are here to fight back. With six quick tips, you can transform your small space into big possibilities.

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Rubble Tile Sales Team Additions

Rubble Tile

Rubble has made new additions to its sales team! Dale Grunwald now manages the team. He brings to Rubble more than 30 years of experience in the flooring industry. Having worked in both residential and commercial markets, Dale has an extensive network throughout.

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Presentation of the 2018 Ceramic Industry Supplier of the Year Award

Ceramic Industry Magazine

In less than two weeks, I’ll be announcing the winner of this year’s Ceramic Industry Supplier of the Year Award LIVE at Ceramics Expo in Cleveland!

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Marmomac 2018: Water/Stone “Dialogue”

Stone Update

Event will have a wet element throughout the Italian Stone Theatre in September.

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Houzz Landscaping Survey – What’s Hot in Outdoor Living!

JG Kitchens

I’m at Salone del Mobile this week, so here’s some insight on outdoor entertaining from Houzz. It’s time to take the party outside, according to the Houzz Landscaping Survey,* which found that more than half of homeowners spend more time entertaining outside following landscaping projects (51%). This is especially true for my fellow Sunbelt residents!

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16 Attic Design Ideas to Take Your Space Way Beyond Storage

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Use these attic design ideas to inspire your next remodel. Image: Stephen E. Kowalski Is your attic currently only being used for storage? If so, you’re not alone. Too many of us are guilty of taking older or rarely used items and burying them up in the attic, never to be thought of again. Unfortunately, though, while this organizational method may be common, it’s causing us to miss out on a great opportunity to create something special.

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Modern Wood Rainscreen

Life of an Architect

There is something about a clean and simple wood “screen” that is suspended off the face of the wall that is at the same time both modern and refreshing. There are all sorts of tricks and benefits that come with this sort of detailing and based on how often I see this sort of expression – what is essentially a rain screen – it would appear that a lot of other architects are also enamored with wooden rainscreens.

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Eco-Friendly Technique Uses Wood Waste to Strengthen Building Structures

The A to Z of Building

A novel, environmental-friendly technique that strengthens building structures has been developed by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS). The innovative method combines.

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Houzz Landscaping Survey – What’s Hot in Outdoor Living!

JG Kitchens

I’m at Salone del Mobile this week, so here’s some insight on outdoor entertaining from Houzz. It’s time to take the party outside, according to the Houzz Landscaping Survey,* which found that more than half of homeowners spend more time entertaining outside following landscaping projects (51%). This is especially true for my fellow Sunbelt residents!

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10 Easy Rental Upgrades You Can Do (And Take With You When You Move)

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A lot of renters settle for an outdated, boring space until they can move into the home of their dreams. Good news, renters: you don’t have to! Here are some easy rental upgrades you can complete yourself (or with just a little help) in no time. Even better: you can take these upgrades with you when you move! 1. Add a rainshower head to your shower Image: Toronto Interior Design Group Want a total spa experience?

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Step Inside this Stunning Modern Zen Kitchen

The Ace of Space

Designer, Sherry Hope Kennedy-Studio SHK balances warmth and liveability in this modern zen kitchen designed for a young growing family. Taking cues from the father’s Japanese heritage combined with the mother’s love of travel, Kennedy juxtaposed clean, modern lines with traditional touches. A palette of grey tones is set against a backdrop of natural elements […].

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Unfair Trade Practices in Quartz Surfaces Claimed

Stone Update

U.S. manufacturer Cambria files federal petition to seek higher duty fees on Chinese quartz imports in antidumping claim.

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American Olean Begins Opening “Turn-Key” Stores for Distributors

Ceramic Industry Magazine

American Olean (AO) recently announced that it is making it easier for its distributors to expand into new territories through convenient “turn-key” stores built by AO.

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Spiral Staircase Elevates Minimalist Duplex in Thailand

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The creative team at FATTSTUDIO completed the renovation of an apartment with an intriguing layout in Bangkok, Thailand. The aim of the project was to design a bright, airy living space for a young couple with a love for minimalism. A major challenge of the design update was to adapt the contemporary living needs of the owners to the existing space.

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Minimalist Kitchen Ideas That Are Not Boring

Trendir Magazine

While minimalist interior decorating has a reputation for being simple and sleek, it can sometimes feel impersonal or in need of something “different,” especially when it comes to kitchen décor. If you are a fan of having a minimalist kitchen but are in dire need of a revamp here are a few minimalist kitchen ideas that are everything but boring. Pops of Blue Simple yet beautiful and joyful is one of the best forms of describing a minimalist kitchen with a pop of blue.

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Paxton’s Michigan March Madness

Stone Update

Countertop company makes its mark at Detroit b-ball arena and Michigan State campus.

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AVX Subsidiary Signs Agreement to Acquire KUMATEC

Ceramic Industry Magazine

AVX Corp. recently announced that its subsidiary, AVX Interconnect Europe GmbH, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire KUMATEC Sondermaschinenbau & Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH.

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4 Tips To Add Cinco De Mayo Decor For A Mexican-Style Boho-Chic Space

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Maximalism is big for 2018, and layered, global-inspired bohemian design is one of the freshest ways to execute it. With Cinco de Mayo (and summer) right around the corner, why not give your space a colorful little Mexican-style boho-chic lift? A little bit of Cinco De Mayo decor is a sure way to add some spice to your life. Check out these 4 ways to add a little south-of-the-border vibe—and don’t forget to mix and match!

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Kitchen Renovation Tips for Downsizing

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

Smaller, smarter, and more concise kitchens have evolved from a niche market to a near necessity for most homeowners. Kitchens are rooms that are notorious for eating up all of the available space, leaving you little room to actually perform tasks or simply relax. To remedy this, downsizing has become the preferred solution, but most still do not want to lose out on visual appeal or customization.

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Unfair Trade Balance in Quartz Surfaces Claimed

Stone Update

U.S. manufacturer Cambria files federal petition to seek higher duty fees on Chinese quartz imports in antidumping claim.

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SCHOTT North America Investing in Southbridge Lighting and Imaging Facility

Ceramic Industry Magazine

SCHOTT recently announced that it will commemorate a $750,000 renovation at its Lighting and Imaging division in Southbridge, Mass., where the company is investing an additional $2 million over the next two years.