Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Color is one of the main elements in interior design because of its powerful effect on the atmosphere and style of a space. For years, the number one trend in decor has been neutral shades and minimalism, however we are now seeing a welcome return of bold color. FABRESA, Unicolor 10×30 (4X12”) Series – Arquitectura Collection. A report titled “Trends in Ceramic 2018-2019” compiled by the Observatory for Trends in Interiors talks about a new “mid-century colors” trend that is quickly overtak

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The London Tile Co.

DECEMBER 1, 2018

We can’t believe December is here and we’re nearly at the end of 2018! It’s been a great year for us and we want to thank our amazing staff and customers for being so supportive. We’ve saved two of our absolute favourite ranges for the last Featured Tiles of the year, so read on to find out more about them. Burnt Oak. Designed to look like charred wood, the Burnt Oak range of tiles look fantastic in kitchens, hallways and dining areas.

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As The Tile Turns

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The annual ASID White Box Challenge encourages top designers to think outside of the [white] box and create artistic masterpieces featuring unusual elements. Year after year, we're amazed by the sheer range of designs that can emerge from seemingly random materials. 2018 was certainly no exception; this year, over two dozen talented students and design professionals gathered at the Decorative Materials showroom in Denver to demonstrate their ingenuity.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2018

You love the holidays, but let’s face it: you have neither the time, nor the desire to actually decorate your home for the holiday season. At the same time, you don’t want to be mistaken for Ebenezer Scrooge. Is there a middle ground? Yep. Here are some holiday decorating tips for busy people. Use everyday items A homemade Christmas tree in Sydney, AU.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 2, 2018

As 2018 comes to a close, we normally find ourselves in a bit of a lull as our clients start shuttering projects for the holiday season … that behavior isn’t too crazy as there are parties and trips to take and between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, and everyone seems to have a lot going on. This is fairly normal for a residential architecture firm, except this year we are busier this November and December then we have ever been and as a result, I have been digging deeper and

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Giotile

DECEMBER 7, 2018

It’s a fact that parts of commercial spaces (like floors and walls) are not practical to update often. These elements have to strike a balance between trendy and timeless in order to stay relevant as well as stand the test of time. And they must be durable and easy to maintain as well. While ceramic … The post 4 Tile Trends to Look Forward to in 2019 appeared first on Gio Tile.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Bio Select by Lea Ceramiche. Today’s Tile Addict is inspired by two things. The first is to remind fellow tile enthusiasts that, although wood-effect tiles may have lost their star billing at recent tile exhibitions, ravishing new ranges are still being developed. And, secondly, I felt it was high time to shine the spotlight once more on an Italian manufacturer that has provided me with so much wonderful ceramic eye candy over the past couple of decades, Lea Ceramiche.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Is the mortar coverage under the tile you install really important? You bet. Do you just assume that you are getting sufficient coverage? I hope not. As often as mortar coverage comes up in articles about tile installation, you'd think that the problem would go away. U nfortunately , it hasn’t, especially in exterior and shower areas, for natural stone tile, and even high profile commercial installations.

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Garden State Tile Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2018

This line is based off the very popular natural stone, Bianco Dolomite. The veining is very subtle and clean. Our Bianco Dolomite porcelain tile is made in the following sizes and shapes: 30″ x 60″ polished. 12″ x 24″ polished & matte. Herringbone mosaics polished & matte. 2″ x 2″ mosaics matte. 2″ x 6″ mosaics polished. 3″ x 24″ trim polished & matte.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Johnson City, Tenn.—Mullican Flooring has launched AXISCOR Performance Flooring, an independent brand and business unit to develop innovative products outside of the traditional hardwood market. AXISCOR collections are based around a stone polymer composite core construction, which will be the platform for future product innovations. “The multi-layered flooring category is extremely competitive and quickly changing, […].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2018

With over 4 million short-term vacation rentals competing for bookings on sites like HomeAway and Airbnb, catching the eye of a great guest can be tough. Keep your vacation rental top of mind this winter by making it look like a cozy space for vacationers to rent. Make a few wintertime tweaks, update your listing and off you go! Warm up your decor You don’t have to completely redecorate, but making a few adjustments can quickly add a wintry getaway feel to your Airbnb or HomeAway rental.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Tile is a natural for radiant heating. However, installing tile with radiant heating can get overwhelming when you realize that t he Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook includes multiple methods that address this type of installation. The details vary somewhat depending on the structure you are working on and which type heat source your radiant system uses - hydronic or electrical.

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Ceramics of Italy

DECEMBER 6, 2018

At Palazzo Mezzanotte, center of the Italian Stock Exchange, the assignment of the award to the CEO Mr. Graziano Verdi. Milan, November, 23 2018 – Le Fonti Awards®, one of the most important events dedicated to the Italian excellence in entrepreneurial, financial, legal and insurance field, assigned to Italcer Group , in the person of the CEO and Co-Founder Mr.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2018

When Urth Caffé co-owners Shallom and Jilla Berkman began planning their location in Las Vegas at the new Wynn Plaza, they contacted California Pottery and Tile Works (CalPot).

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Stone Update

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Brazilian tile manufacturer will locate national HQ and 220 jobs between Nashville and Knoxville.

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Stagetecture

DECEMBER 5, 2018

(A big “thank you” to our friends at Long Roofing for sponsoring this post!). When all is going well, you don’t pay much attention to your roof. As long as it keeps protecting you from storms, and it looks great on top of your home, you don’t give it too much thought. However, there’s likely going to come a time when you need to get a new roof. By knowing what signs to look for you can take care of your roof before any major problems arise.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2018

A tiny house Christmas exterior decorated by Jenna Spesard of Tiny House Giant Journey. Jenna is a tiny house trailblazer and trendsetter. Image: Tiny House Giant Journey We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. We can’t resist the charm of a tiny house Christmas.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Key academic and industry players in advanced ceramics and composites will convene at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort in Daytona Beach, Fla., January 27-February 1, 2019, for the 43rd International Conference and Exposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC 2019).

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Stone Update

DECEMBER 3, 2018

World’s largest stone event continues to grow.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Dallas—Shaw Industries’ brands Anderson Tuftex and USFloors/COREtec will return to The International Surface Event (TISE): Surfaces | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo in Las Vegas, Jan. 22-25, 2019. Over 8,000 square feet of the TISE show floor will be dedicated to the two brands—Anderson Tuftex will be at booth# 2037 and USFloors at booth# 1737.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Normally at Freshome, we spend a lot of time talking about how to design around small spaces. However, the reality is that those with the opposite problem also deserve our time and attention. Today, we’re revealing our best tricks for how to design a large room. Read on to learn how to put together an expansive space without it feeling too stark.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2018

How often have we heard some company owner or representative declare: “Our employees are our most valuable asset”? Certainly more than occasionally.

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Trendir Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Let’s face it entertaining for the holidays is all about the décor, the food you make, and the people that you love all coming together for a beautiful blend of personalities, textures, and festivities. Keeping that in mind is why we have decided to share how to create easy Christmas centerpieces so that you can spend more time enjoying your family and friends and less time worrying about your décor.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Santa Fe Springs, Calif.—Monarch Plank has launched its new Alpine Riftsawn collection, featuring select grade, straight grain alpine ash from Tasmania. Riftsawn wood, one of the most exclusive and sought-after looks in fine furniture and paneling, has long been limited to the domain of high-end custom flooring. The Alpine Riftsawn collection makes this material available […].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Find out how to keep your home warm without spending any extra money this winter. Image: Anna Duval Winter is coming, and you know what that means! Holiday cheer, festive gatherings and, unfortunately, higher utility bills. The colder season makes us all crank up the heat in our homes and apartments. But with the need to buy holiday gifts (and the want to go out and celebrate the season), this isn’t a great time of year to find your bills climbing.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Ceramic Industry recently surveyed our print magazine, digital edition and eNewsletter subscribers to find out how satisfied they are with their jobs.

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Trendir Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2018

One of the beautiful things we can always count on while going outside during the colder weather months is coming across pinecones. While pinecones might not be your favorite cold weather item, they sure are cute and they bring a unique touch to any décor. With that in mind, we wanted to share how you can use pinecones in your décor to bring a natural vibe to your home without rearranging every last piece.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Dunn Rasbury Chicago–Hannover Fairs USA, the organizer of Domotex USA, has published a new interview with a top flooring distributor in its #whyidomotex series on the Domotex USA website. #whyidomotex presents flooring industry professionals challenges they face at their job and how they plan to capitalize on their time at the inaugural trade show. The latest #whyidomotex interview […].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2018

When decorating for the holidays, it’s important to focus on the table setting. After all, it’s the peak gathering area for any traditional holiday meal. This holiday season, consider going for a country Christmas theme. Rustic chic is a popular decorating option. There’s also something about Christmas that can make us all feel a little bucolic.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Welcome to our 12th annual Services Directory, which can help you identify the best service providers to fit your needs.

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Trendir Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Over the years, we have come to the conclusion that not everyone will love festive holiday décor which is why we have tried to bring a little bit of everything for everyone this holiday season, which is why this post is very much needed. If you love Christmas yet hate the cheery colors that come with the season you might want to look into having a black Christmas tree.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Willemstad, Curacao–Kronospan has launched new laminate flooring programs featuring I4F’s locking system 3L TripleLock. I4F is a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry. Following the successful testing of I4F’s technology on a wide range of laminate flooring panels, varying in thickness, length and width, Kronospan said it is integrating I4F’s […].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Don’t leave your bathroom behind when setting up for the season! Here are a few ways to decorate a bathroom for the holidays. Image: Julie Ranee Photography Nothing helps you get in the holiday spirit quite like decking your own halls with all of your seasonal decor. Whether you do the full-blown tree and garland on every mantel and railing or just set out a few cherished items, getting your home ready for the holidays is part of the fun of the season.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2018

China has announced aggressive plans with super-fast “fifth generation” (5G) connectivity and has positioned the new cellular generation as a key pillar of its economic development initiatives.

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Trendir Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Besides having a grand Christmas tree, adding garland to your home is another way to bring full-on Christmas cheer. Whether you use it draped across a doorway, hanging from your mantel or its connected to your tree in some way shape or form garland is an essential part of Christmas décor. Here are 13 Christmas garlands that are not only picture perfect but bring holiday cheer right where you need it.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Ardex Americas has extended the maximum warranty level for select products and more products have been added to its comprehensive, full-replacement warranty, SystemOne. Ardex solutions provide peace of mind for architects, specifiers, facility managers, building owners, contractors and flooring installation professionals, the company said. Warranties generally protect installing contractors from a product failure when following […].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Are you a fan of a modern aesthetic ? If so, you’re in luck because today we’re bringing you the very best of modern Christmas decor. There’s no rule saying that Christmas decorating has to follow a traditional path. These pictures prove that sometimes thinking outside-the-box can be a very good thing. Keep scrolling for tips on how best to put together a modern Christmas aesthetic, as well as to see some great examples of how it’s done.

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