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Tile of Spain Companies Present the Latest in Products and Innovations at the 38th Edition of CEVISAMA

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain manufacturers returned to Spain earlier this month to bring their latest productions and innovations to CEVISAMA, the International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings. This year’s annual show took place from February 3rd to February 7th, 2020 and was held the Feria Valencia center in Valencia Spain. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY. During the Tile of Spain Press Conference held at CEVISAMA, Vicente Nomdedeu, the president of The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (A

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Playlist of the Week – Beach and Island Getaways

Architectural Ceramics

Week of February 17th, 2020. President’s Day weekend is perfect for recharging. Enjoy your time off with a quick trip to the beach that will allow you to get some much-needed rest and relaxation. We found the perfect playlist for some fun in the sun, and if you aren’t traveling anywhere, this collection of songs will bring some warm weather energy to your home!

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Top 10 Residential Tile Trends for 2020

JG Kitchens

I love tile! It’s one of the most versatile, durable, low maintenance design materials available anywhere. You can see still see intact tile installations created hundreds or thousands of years ago when you travel to historic sites. I’ve enjoyed seeing those in Italy, Greece, Germany, California’s Central Coast and Mexico on trips.

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4 Most Instagram-Worthy Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

If there’s one thing that just about every designer wants in this day and age, it’s to have their room be Instagram-worthy. A great way to start is to choose elegant, sturdy, and vibrant cement tiles. These are outstanding for foyers, bathrooms, kitchens, patios, or just about anywhere. They withstand high traffic, are low-maintenance and tend not to fade.

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Tile of Spain companies present latest innovations at Cevisama

Floor Covering News

Valencia, Spain—Tile of Spain manufacturers returned to Spain earlier this month to bring their latest products and innovations to Cevisama, the International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings. This year’s annual show took place from February 3-7 and was held at the Feria Valencia center here. During the Tile of Spain press conference, Vicente Nomdedeu, the president of The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER), highlighted the 2019 production, sales and expo

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Week of February 24th, 2020 – Man Cave & Bar Designs

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. The man cave is a fun and functional space that lends an opportunity to express true imagination and really let loose. Sports, music, film and other aspects of pop culture are great places for the design process to begin. Take a look at our Top 5 Design Posts of the week showcasing some awesome man cave and bar designs ideas that could be in your home next!

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Hot and Cold with 70s Retro

Diary of a Tile Addict

There were a few trends around Cevisama that didn’t make it to the big list , but they’re still worth a mention. Florals didn’t stop at quaint and delicate or bold and tropical, for many companies they simply went hand-in-hand with their retro revival designs. Exaggerated curves and cartoonish shapes paired with earthy browns, yellows, pinks, oranges, greys, and blues to create a 70s style.

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American Olean entices designers, homeowners with new collections

Floor Covering News

Bryson Valley. Dallas— American Olean has launched two new tile collections—each bringing the latest trends to life through Reveal Imaging, an advanced technology that allows porcelain tile to emulate the beauty of natural stone and wood. “The trend of inviting the outdoors inside continues to be of interest among designers and homeowners and our contemporary twist on naturally occurring and found items provides even more design and accent options,” said Micah Hand, senior marketing mana

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Marble Etching Stain Repair Jacksonville

Fabric and Tile Masters

Marble Stain Repair Jacksonville. Marble stain repair Jacksonville is a conversation devoted almost exclusively to the treatment of acid etch marks. Sure, rust, wine, food coloring and other chemical reactions can discolor the stone, but the acid etch mark is the main culprit. This article is a discussion of marble stain repair with a concentration in the acid etch.

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Pretty Petal Patterns

Diary of a Tile Addict

Botanical designs were set to prove popular this year, continuing on from the trend of 2017, incorporating florals for a “focus on health and wellness” through “the incorporation of the natural world into interiors”, as well as “tropical modernism” which saw a burst of demand last year. Tropical jungle prints haven’t entirely fallen out of favour just yet, and at Cevisama there was still plenty about.

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What a Pyrite Wall Failure Teaches You About Proper Tile Installation

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Here we have a pyrite wall failure. What do you think it teaches about proper tile installation? On this blog, you read about best practices for quality tile installations and how Certified Tile Installers (CTIs) go about installing tile. You've also heard them refer to having their work taken apart and inspected as part of the CTI hands-on test. That same approach is how Mark Heinlein CTI #1112 and Robb Roderick CTI #727 troubleshoot tile installation issues in their role as National Tile Contr

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Best of Surfaces honors excellence at TISE 2020

Floor Covering News

February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. Las Vegas—Six manufacturers were voted best of class in the 2020 Best of Surfaces competition, a contest sponsored by Floor Covering News and Informa Exhibitions, which owns and operates The International Surface Event (TISE). The awards program has become the benchmark for new product excellence and booth design at the industry’s premier trade show.

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Bedroom Windows Buying Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Bedroom Windows Buying Guide. Bedroom window treatments aren’t given much thought by many homeowners or renters. You might throw something over the window to block out light if you sleep late or skip it altogether if you’re an early riser. But bedroom window valances, curtains or other window treatments can help turn your house into a home, adding a uniquely personal touch.

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Pretty Petal Patterns

Diary of a Tile Addict

Botanical designs were set to prove popular this year, continuing on from the trend of 2017, incorporating florals for a “focus on health and wellness” through “the incorporation of the natural world into interiors”, as well as “tropical modernism” which saw a burst of demand last year. Tropical jungle prints haven’t entirely fallen out of favour just yet, and at Cevisama there was still plenty about.

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Architect vs. Architectural Designer: aka Alphabet Soup

Life of an Architect

Every person's signature tells a story. Especially when it comes to all those letters that happen after their name. You can learn a great deal about a person's professional values by the abbreviations they have after their name. These letters can distinguish the qualifications of individuals and if they are a licensed professional in the practice of architecture.

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Matt Kahny promoted to president of Dal-Tile

Floor Covering News

Dallas—Dal-Tile Corporation, a division of Mohawk Industries, has appointed Matt Kahny as president of the company. Kahny comes into his new role with years of experience in a variety of leadership positions within both Dal-Tile and Mohawk’s U.S. hard surfaces business. Kahny brings a deep understanding of all facets of the organization, including sales, marketing, product development and operations.

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Heat Pump vs Air Conditioner

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Living in a state with a moderate or variable climate means having multiple options for how you want to tackle the seasonal changes in weather. Most commonly, you’ll find yourself debating over heat pumps and air conditioners. Air conditioners are devices that absorb warm indoor air and supply cooler air instead. Heat pumps also perform the same operation, but in addition to cooling the indoor air, heat pumps can also supply hot air.

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Wood-look Wonders I

Diary of a Tile Addict

A favourite Tile Addict pass-time is sniffing out imitation designs taking it to the next level. Even after seeing hundreds of interpretation, wood-looks remain paticularly exciting, and Cevisama didn’t disappoint. Patchwood Vasari from Mainzu. Combining the wood-looks with other materials appears to be increasingly popular. The freedom provided by ceramics enables wacky, impossible, and delightful designs to be realised and there really seems to be no end to what can be achieved.

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What’s a foyer? And How exactly you should decorate it

Trendir Magazine

Whether you have lived in your home for many years, just purchased one or are considering it, the foyer seems to always go unnoticed. Furthermore, some homeowners don’t even acknowledge it or decorate it at all. This is mainly due to not knowing what the foyer is intended to do and how to properly decorate it. The foyer is the introduction to your home, it’s the very first area your guests will see once they enter your personal space.

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Emser Tile expands residential, commercial portfolio

Floor Covering News

Los Angeles—Emser Tile debuted a variety of new porcelain, stone, ceramic and mosaic products at The International Surface Event (TISE) last month. Emser Tile hosted show attendees within its booth to see the newest products, tools and trends hitting the market during the largest event serving the North American flooring industry. “While our collections speak to the leading industry trends, our commitment is to high quality products that cater to a wide range of design tastes and preferences,” s

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Heat Pump Troubleshooting and Repair

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Clean off your HVAC system every time you see that it’s collected dirt and debris. Image: Shutterstock/ Christian Delbert. A heat pump is one of the essential units in your home or office that operates throughout the year to cool or heat the space. While an efficiently running heat pump offers savings on your energy bills, the same unit can cost you more if not appropriately maintained.

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Wood-look Wonders

Diary of a Tile Addict

A favourite Tile Addict pass-time is sniffing out imitation designs taking it to the next level. Even after seeing hundreds of interpretation, wood-looks remain paticularly exciting, and Cevisama didn’t disappoint. Patchwood Vasari from Mainzu. Combining the wood-looks with other materials appears to be increasingly popular. The freedom provided by ceramics enables wacky, impossible, and delightful designs to be realised and there really seems to be no end to what can be achieved.

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Farmhouse décor that is charming and Modern

Trendir Magazine

When many of us think of farmhouse décor the last thing we might contemplate is- modern. Farmhouse décor has never truly been a modern thing, until now. Having a rustic touch in your home can bring that cozy touch it is missing, especially if you have an overall modern space. You do not have to live in the country to have a farmhouse home, in fact, you do not need to only have a rustic home to have a cozy space.

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Brit-themed plaid floor tile featured in Solaire 8250

Floor Covering News

Montclair, N.J.—SR/A Interior Architecture & Design called upon Imagine Tile to create a custom ceramic floor tile for Solaire 8250, a new luxury residential rental property located in downtown Silver Springs, Md. This custom 16 x 16 ceramic tile features a commercial wear rating for high traffic as well as slip resistance for wet environments. Showcased in a club-level restroom, this Brit-themed colorful plaid floor was selected by SR/A and inspired from across the pond.

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Tour the Stunning Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse Palm Beach

The Ace of Space

Showhouses are to the design industry what the runway is to fashion. An opportunity for designers to flex creative muscle, often with spectacular results. Showhouses are not only designed to pique our interest but offer endless inspiration. And while we may never paint a ceiling hot pink lacquer, or turn a foyer into a botanical […]. The post Tour the Stunning Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse Palm Beach appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.

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Wood-look Wonders II

Diary of a Tile Addict

Companies weren’t just mixing medias in their tiles to create incredible surfaces, many played with texture and detail for covering solutions with a difference. Azulindus y Marti showcased 3D relief tiles that had the appearance of square wooden cross-sections in various natural shades. They also added faux age marks on their 125 by 250mm ranges including Sabina, Old Wood, and Decapé, providing a gorgeous well-loved look.

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Find the Best Internet Deals for Your Home Internet

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Everyone needs to access the internet these days, whether just to send emails or to connect multiple PCs, tablets and TVs in the household for gaming and live TV streaming. When selecting an internet service provider, your choices involve more than speed alone. Internet providers also offer a wide range of the best internet deals which, might be compelling enough to convince you to switch providers.

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Marazzi provides customization with new tile collections

Floor Covering News

Artezen. Dallas— Marazzi has launched five new tile collections, each bringing the latest trends to life in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes and textures for globally-inspired design. From bold shapes and biophilic-inspired materials, the new collections from Marazzi empower homeowners and designers with more options to customize their projects. .

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Unique Nightstands that are all the Rage

Trendir Magazine

There seems to be a misconception that once you decorate your bedroom, your main furniture pieces should remain the same. Though this might be the easy way out, it’s not always the best way, especially if the room starts to feel dull and even “boring.” If that is the case it is time to consider changing up your staple pieces and bringing in something fun.

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Wood-look Wonders II

Diary of a Tile Addict

Companies weren’t just mixing medias in their tiles to create incredible surfaces, many played with texture and detail for covering solutions with a difference. Azulindus y Marti showcased 3D relief tiles that had the appearance of square wooden cross-sections in various natural shades. They also added faux age marks on their 125 by 250mm ranges including Sabina, Old Wood, and Decapé, providing a gorgeous well-loved look.

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Highly-Sustainable Bristol Development Empowers Communities

The A to Z of Building

Bristol continues to build on its ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030 with a highly sustainable development of 50 affordable homes currently underway. United Communities Shaldon Road - view of the.

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2020 forecast for multi-family sector calls for cloudy skies

Floor Covering News

February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. By K.J. Quinn. Hard surfaces continue to gain momentum, industry members say, led by luxury vinyl tile. Multi-family housing activity in 2019 can be best be described as lackluster, especially compared to the sales seen on the single- family side of the business. The dips and turns that contributed to softness last year is expected to continue for at least the first half of 2020, observers say.

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043: Inside the Firm

Life of an Architect

So you’ve graduated from architecture school and received a university degree in architecture – so what happens next? What exactly does an architect do? What if you don’t want to be a designer, maybe you have interests in how buildings are detailed and built, the selection of materials and finishes, firm management … so many directions you could go and today we are going to talk about a bunch of them and take you Inside the Firm!

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Adhesives: New formulations aim to save time, ease installation

Floor Covering News

February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. By Ken Ryan. The installation shortage has prompted many flooring manufacturers to develop products that render the installation process easier while saving time and money. Not to be left out are adhesives suppliers who are bringing products to market that cure faster while offering superior moisture protection capabilities.

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Abbey Carpet & Floor: Dealers get on board with groups’ 2020 programs

Floor Covering News

February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. By Lindsay Gonzalez. Abbey’s David Hardy, left, catching up with Mohawk’s Jeff Meadows. Orlando—A bevy of new digital initiatives, innovative product introductions and a new conference format. These were among the highlights of Abbey Carpet & Floor and Floors to Go’s 62 nd annual convention, held here earlier this month.

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Carpet: Shaw’s 2020 intros focus on style, performance

Floor Covering News

February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. By Steven Feldman. Dallas—Beneath the new brand tag line “Home at Last,” Shaw Floors rolled out its new carpet introductions for 2020 with a greater focus on its mid- to higher-end collections—lines where floor covering retailers can make a better margin. About a year in the making, Home at Last is Shaw’s new brand story that applies to a broad audience.

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Armstrong Flooring distributor delivers flooring in China for emergency hospitals

Floor Covering News

When contractors in China needed to construct a 1,600-bed hospital within 10 days to treat coronavirus patients in Wuhan, they turned to Armstrong Flooring, which had vinyl sheet flooring for healthcare facilities on hand. The challenge was getting the product shipped and installed within an extremely quick timeframe, in an area that was quarantined.

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