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Call for Entries: Tile of Spain Awards 2018

Tile of Spain USA

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) announces the call for entry for the annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. Sponsored by Weber-Saint Gobain, the Port Authority of Valencia, Bankinter and CESCE, the Tile of Spain Awards are intended to promote the use of Spanish ceramic tiles in architecture and interior design projects worldwide.

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A New Take on Rustic: Refining a Classic Tile

As The Tile Turns

From international exhibitions to client demands from our Aspen tile showroom, it's clear that rustic is on the rise. We see it in furniture, decor, and even on the runway. But rustic in 2018 doesn't look exactly like the log cabin stereotype you might initially picture. In keeping with the current 'less is more' mantra, today's take on rustic is slightly refined.

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25 Refreshing Outdoor Shower Ideas For An Easy, Breezy Summer

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

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. Have you ever had a shower outside on a sunny, warm day? It’s a great way to refresh yourself when it’s hot. Plus, if you live near the beach, an outdoor shower makes it easy to rinse the sand off before going indoors.

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Grey Bathroom Trends That Are A Must-See

Trendir Magazine

Grey bathrooms are having a big moment this year. The color itself has become a huge trend due to its versatility, so much so that it is now taking a front row seat when it comes to bathroom décor. Here are grey bathroom trends that are a must-see for modern inspiration. Concrete Walls Why keep the fun indoors when you can take it directly outside with an outdoor shower.

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Free Online Prep Course for Becoming a Certified Tile Installer

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

If you're wondering what it takes to become a Certified Tile Installer (CTI), you've come to the right place. We have just completed an eight-video online prep course that illustrates tile installation best practices that are expected of Qualified Labor.

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Top 10 Ceramic Industry New Product Stories of 2017-2018

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Listed here are the year’s 10 most-viewed new product stories on the Ceramic Industry website (posted and viewed between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2018).

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11 Sneaky New Build Budget Busters (and How to Avoid Them)

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

You’ve painstakingly picked out your paint color and chosen the perfect bathroom tile. Now it’s time to let your builder take over the details, right? Some production builders utilize a fixed price model after the estimating phase, but it’s not always the case. Building a home yourself or using an individual contractor could leave you on the hook for extra costs.

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Goodbye, Grabasa?

Stone Update

Spanish stone producer likely to be sold piecemeal after another bid fails to take company out of bankruptcy.

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Whether you’re barbecuing near our Baltimore showroom, or you’re fixin’ to go grillin’ closer to our Atlanta showroom; summer is made for poolside meals on an outdoor patio. Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile.

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10 Top Tips for Home Serenity

JG Kitchens

Your home should be your refuge from the chaos of the world. I’ve always looked at Chez J that way! I keep it clutter-free and filled with elements I love, like family photos across the mantel, art that I’ve collected over the years in every room, and a massive velvet sofa where I sometimes sit with a cup of tea and the fireplace going. Here is a 10 Top Tips Pinterest Board to help you achieve serenity in your home, in honor of Gold Notes ‘ 10th Anniversary!

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Chic Small Laundry Room Ideas You Need To See

Trendir Magazine

Many may say the kitchen and the bathroom are the most used spaces in a home, however, in all actuality, the laundry room will get the most use. If you are lucky enough to already have one in your home, it may be time to get it a quick makeover to bring your space back to life will make it feel bigger. Here are a few chic small laundry room ideas that will inspire you.

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U.S. Hard-Surface Imports: Mixed in May

Stone Update

China cranks up quartz shipments; marble also good, but other sectors muddled.

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6 Creative Small Space Beds for More Usable Space

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

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. If you have a small bedroom, one of the trickiest parts of decorating it is trying to figure out how to fit a bed into the space. Larger beds mean little room to walk around the bed and even smaller amounts of space for other furniture.

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Researchers Develop Novel Concrete Paving Machine to Enhance Quality of Road Surfaces in Russia

The A to Z of Building

The paved road network in the Russian Federation is growing 7 times less per million people when compared to the developed countries in the USA and Europe. In fact, compared to the developed.

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Fun Ways To Wallpaper Your Kitchen

Trendir Magazine

Wallpaper has come a very long way since your grandmother used to have it in the kitchen, so much so that they’re now on trend in a huge way. Whether you want to create a traditional kitchen aesthetics, or you want a more modern twist the options are endless when you use the right wallpaper. Wallpaper is cost-effective, fun, and versatile depending on the visual you would like to achieve with specific patterns and colors.

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German, North American Women’s Stone Groups Connect

Stone Update

Industry groups meet earlier this summer during Stone+tec 2018 in Nuremberg.

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Boring Garage? Turn It Into a Showstopper

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A garage is no longer an afterthought. Image: Stonecreek Building Company Garages used to be (there’s no other way to say this) boring enclosures for your car: functional and practical, but plain and bare. Some homeowners also used them as storage areas for all the junk they didn’t want cluttering the house. But times have changed. Now, garages are so stylish that you’ll be tempted to spend more time there than in the house. “These are a few of my favorite things…” Image: Arc

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Kokoon Modular Housing System Adaptable for Larger Housing Units

The A to Z of Building

Kokoon is a smart, modular building system developed for temporary accommodation in urban conditions. The modules are easy to transport and stack in different configurations to suit varying.

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Corning Raises 2018 Outlook Following Strong Second Quarter Results

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Corning’s second quarter results were reportedly driven by year-over-year sales growth in each of the company’s businesses; total GAAP sales reached $2.7 billion, up 10% compared to the 2017 second quarter, while core sales were $2.8 billion, a 9% increase compared to the prior year’s quarter.

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Picco Joins Natural Stone Institute Exec Committee

Stone Update

Brings three decades of technical expertise to industry-group leadership.

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Getting Ready for College? You’ll Love Kirkland’s Trendy Take on Dorm Room Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

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. Every college student knows that a cool dorm room is a must-have. With that in mind, Kirkland’s decided to do some digging into the top trends for the coming school year. What it found is not surprising: If you want to stay on-trend, metals, indoor plants and chic storage options are the name of the game.

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The 21st Century Engineer - How the Role of the Engineer is Changing

The A to Z of Building

Egyptian polymath, Imhotep is thought to be the earliest known architect, engineer and physician in history. Responsible for the design of the Pyramid of Djoser, Imhotep worked with basic tools to.

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New Kitchen, New Accessories

The Perfect Bath

Believe it or not, I have never had a new kitchen. But now that my fabulous Waterworks kitchen is installed and functional in my new home, it is time to acquire an updated attitude toward accessories. I certainly will not abandon the things I have loved over the years, but a new approach is always called for when you settle into a new space. Fortunately, I do not have any preconceived ideas so I am open to designs, colors, shapes, materials, scale and function I may not have previously consider

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Housing Starts Fall in June as Remodeling Confidence Increases in 2018 Second Quarter

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Total housing starts fell 12.3% in June 2018 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.17 million units, while the NAHB’s Remodeling Market Index (RMI) bumped up by one point to a reading of 58 in the second quarter of 2018.

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Lofts That Inspire: From Industrial Spaces to Urban Homes

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Lofts have come a long way since they were first used as makeshift living spaces decades ago. Today, they have become inspiring living spaces for those who want a more urban home. Lofts began when factories and industrial buildings were erected in the late 19th century for the purpose of mass-producing goods and wares in a time period that was not known for health and safety compliance.

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The Importance of Maintenance when Handing over International Projects

The A to Z of Building

Whether it is safety tests for your electrical switchgear, efficiency tests for your boiler or upkeep for plant parts and equipment, the need for ongoing maintenance is vital. However, when.

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Episode 0004 – Architects and Traveling

Life of an Architect

Architects like to travel, at least that’s what all my friends who are architects would like you to believe. While I will agree that this is a true statement, I think it’s a fairly generic statement because don’t all people like to travel? In this fourth episode of the Life of an Architect podcast, Landon and I take on the topic of traveling – or at least we start a conversation about traveling.

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Ferro to Increase Production Capacity through Colombia Facility Expansion

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Ferro Corp. recently announced that it is expanding its production facility in Girardota, Colombia, to meet increasing global demand for its ultramarine blue and micronized iron oxide pigments.

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Walk-In Closets to Die For

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

It’s no secret that walk-in closets are one of the most valued home features. However, you may be surprised at the lengths we’ll go to for storage space. The State of Stuff in America , a new survey by MakeSpace, polled over 1,000 men and women and found the following: 50% claim they would be willing to be celibate for six months in order to have more closet space Almost 20% said they would take a pay cut for six months in order to have more closet space 51% of all men surveyed said they would b

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Important Things To Know Before Designing Your Outdoor Space

Trendir Magazine

Designing your dream outdoor space could be quite exciting, especially when you want to create a vacation like oasis. The key is knowing what kind of feel you want your space to have, do you want a chic feminine space? A crisp and clean space? And/or a space that comes with all the bells and whistles for entertainment? Whether you want to create a beautiful area for entertainment or you want a lazy hangout, these tips will help you design your outdoor space a whole lot easier.

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Here Are 16 Cute and Captivating Wall Mural Ideas to Inspire Your Next Kid’s Room Makeover

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

If there’s one thing all designers – and design fans – know to be true, it’s that kid’s rooms make for some of the most fun projects. After all, where else can you forgo the modern obsession with subtlety in favor of bold colors and whimsical themes? These spaces are the perfect place to try out any wall mural ideas that you’ve been hanging onto for years.

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4 Design Tips From ‘Queer Eye’ Star Bobby Berk

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

“Queer Eye” star Bobby Berk is captivating the design world – and Netflix bingers. Image: Builder The “Queer Eye” reboot has taken the world by storm. Whether it’s women fawning over Antoni Porowski or social media living for the next sassy statement from Jonathan Van Ness, the internet is abuzz with news about the Fab Five.

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12 Dreamy Velvet Sofas You’ll Love

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

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. Velvet sofas have found their way back into our living rooms. Once thought of as formal, velvet sofas and chairs had a renaissance in the 1960s when global decor was hot and earth tones ruled. Your velvet sofa can be a statement piece that you decorate around, rather than a predictable staple in your living room.

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Moving Red Flags: 4 Signs You’re Working With Bad Movers (And What to Do About Them)

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Beware of red flags indicating bad movers. Image: Hubley Design Interiors, LLC Moving is stressful enough on its own. No one needs the added headache that comes along with hiring bad movers: those who are out to rip you off or steal your belongings. However, there are so many moving companies out there that it can be hard to separate the good from the bad.

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The Refractories Institute Announces 2018 Scholarship Recipients

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The Refractories Institute (TRI) recently announced the three recipients of this year’s scholarships for college students who are pursuing an education related to refractory science.

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Unifrax Receives A60 Approvals for Marine Fire Protection Solutions

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Unifrax recently announced that it now hold A60 approvals for 4-mm-thick aluminum bulkheads and decks, which are specifically designed for protecting luxury yachts and fast craft against the spread of fire.

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APC INTERNATIONAL: Custom Bimorph Solutions

Ceramic Industry Magazine

APC International manufactures standard and custom bimorphs, in series or parallel configurations, for many applications.