Sat.Aug 18, 2018 - Fri.Aug 24, 2018

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Porcelain Paving Vs. Natural Stone

The London Tile Co.

It goes without saying that all paving materials will have pros and cons, but with porcelain fast becoming the material of choice for patios we wanted to see how it compares to another popular material: natural stone. The most common types of natural stone used for paving are sandstone, granite, slate and limestone – all of which have a beautiful natural look.

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Cool Kitchen Backsplashes to Whet Your Appetite

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The basic function of kitchen backsplashes is to prevent water, food and other types of liquids and solids from damaging the wall behind your kitchen counters. However, backsplashes can be both functional and stylish. There’s a dizzying array of styles to choose from, but we’re skipping the most popular backsplashes (since you’ve probably seen them anyway) so we can highlight some of the coolest options.

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How To Select the Right Trowel Notch To Obtain the Required Mortar Coverage

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

If you're in the tile business, you're surely aware how important it is to obtain the required mortar coverage. And, you've probably noticed that achieving that coverage has become more challenging as tile sizes and the diversity in tile types increases. Diversity is wonderful for enabling stunning tile installations. However, each of these products has different requirements in order to achieve the required mortar coverage, and that's where selecting the right trowel notch comes into play.

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Italy Inspired

Diary of a Tile Addict

Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence by ZAS Architects. At Tile Addict our mission is to do everything we can to raise the profile of tiles and amplify the message that today’s porcelain and ceramic creation offer the most aesthetically varied and technically advanced surface solutions on the planet. Two key ways this message can reach and influence the world-wide A&D community and their clients, is via product awards and project-based design competitions.

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TCNA’s Marino Honored by ASTM for Contributions to Transformative Water Absorption Test Method

Ceramic Industry Magazine

ASTM International Committee C21 on Ceramic Whitewares and Related Products recently recognized Ryan Marino, standards development and research manager for the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), with an Award of Appreciation for his contributions to the revision of ASTM standard C373, a transformative contribution to water absorption testing and ceramic tile classification.

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5 Ways to Create the Perfect Spa Bathroom

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Spa days are a wonderful way to get away and relax. But they can get expensive, and it can be hard to carve out the time to head out to one. Luckily, there are several ways you can create a spa bathroom right in your own home. That way, every day can be a trip to the spa. You don’t have to take time out of your schedule to travel to a traditional spa or pay the hefty fees.

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10 Spaces That Prove Plaid Is Definitely Back

Trendir Magazine

Plaid may seem like the perfect winter décor due to its cozy aesthetics, but it’s actually quite the opposite the bold print works all year round and it’s officially making a comeback. Here are fresh new ways to incorporate the charming print throughout your home. Kitchen Floors If you have a simple, minimalist kitchen and need something to upgrade the look of it a plaid flooring is perfect.

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GE Aviation Asheville Facility Delivers 25,000th Ceramic Matrix Composite Component

Ceramic Industry Magazine

GE Aviation Asheville, producer of ceramic matrix composite (CMC) components for commercial aviation applications, recently celebrated the delivery of its 25,000th CFM International LEAP engine turbine shroud.

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Little Design Luxuries to Consider for Your New Home

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. When designing a new home , it’s all about the details. While you’ll be busy picking out things like cabinets and wall treatments, it pays to think small. Even if you’re on a tight budget, there are little design luxuries that almost any homeowner can afford.

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12 Interior Design Elements To Add To Your Space Right Now

Trendir Magazine

Decorating and redecorating your home is not only expensive, but it is also time-consuming and can leave you feeling a bit overwhelmed due to having too many options or not knowing what design elements will make that daring impact. We have put together the best 13 interior design elements you can add to your space right now to completely change the appearance of your home.

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Daltile offers instant leveling solution, Supercap

Floor Covering News

Dallas—Daltile is now selling the instant leveling process Supercap, by Laticrete, throughout its Texas-based Daltile Sales Service Centers to offer customers a true one-stop-shop for jobs needing a finished or leveled substrate before tile installation can begin. "Laticrete is a valued preferred partner for us in terms of allied products, and it is a perfect […].

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Hawaiian Home for Cosentino

Stone Update

Honolulu becomes base for surfacing company in Aloha State. HONOLULU -- Cosentino Group opened its Hawaii showroom here earlier this summer. The new showroom highlights Cosentino’s international growth and continued expansion in North America. and is the first outside of the contiguous United States. “Hawaii has established itself as one of the most unique architecture and design communities in North America,” said Eduardo Cosentino, executive vice president of global sales for

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5 Unexpected Ways to Use Wood Textures in the Kitchen

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Wood is a common material for kitchens, from cabinets to walls to countertops. You can also use wood textures in the kitchen in surprising ways to create some visual interest and a style all your own. You can use wood in unexpected ways or in unexpected places to make a statement in a space. So if you’re looking for something creative to do with a kitchen design, take a look at the different ways to use wood textures in the kitchen.

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Ceramic Applications Help Spur Increasing Demand for Talc

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The global talc market is projected to grow from an estimated $2.7 billion in 2018 to $3.4 billion by 2023, increasing at a CAGR of 4.6%.

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Daltile offers instant levelling solution, Supercap

Floor Covering News

Dallas—Daltile is now selling the instant levelling process Supercap, by Laticrete, throughout its Texas-based Daltile Sales Service Centers to offer customers a true one-stop-shop for jobs needing a finished or levelled substrate before tile installation can begin. "Laticrete is a valued preferred partner for us in terms of allied products, and it is a perfect […].

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Natural Stone Institute: Quarrier Education

Stone Update

Industry group offers safety training with Toolbox Talks.

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Recap and Insights from Dialogue in Design

As The Tile Turns

On July 25th and 26th, Decorative Materials had the pleasure of hosting a short series of Dialogue in Design events at our Edwards and Basalt locations. Presented by the Denver Design Center in partnership with the American Society of Interior Designers, these panel discussions were appropriately named "Designerista's Style Manner.".

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Save Money and Energy With These 5 Tips

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. Sure, we all want to do our part and help our planet stay healthy. Maybe you’ve planted a tree or cut out plastic straws. Kudos! But with life as busy as it is, it can be hard to find the extra time and energy to go green.

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NIST Report Offers Steps to Keep Buildings Operational After Natural Disasters

The A to Z of Building

After a tornado, earthquake, hurricane, or other natural disasters, it is considered a win if nobody gets injured and buildings remain standing. But an even greater victory is feasible: keeping those.

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Working in Harmony: Tile That Embodies the Principles of Feng Shui

Architectural Ceramics

In today’s fast-paced culture, men and women alike have hectic work and home schedules. As adults, we often over-book ourselves with work, or our kids with school activities and birthday parties. Having a calming space at home to recharge may be more beneficial than we realize. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos talks about the importance of a work-life harmony, not balance.

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Ways To Decorate An Open Floor Plan Without Overcrowding The Space

Trendir Magazine

Having an open floor plan is all fun and games until you want to decorate and create a cozy space without overcrowding the room and can’t figure out how to do so. The key is using elements that bring beauty and personality, yet give you room enough to work around them. Another factor to take into consideration is the separation of rooms, many open floor plan homes offer little to no room separation.

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Advice From the Experts: How to Shop for the Right Yard Equipment

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Summer is here, which means lawn care is in full swing. If you know you’re missing the right tools to keep up with your backyard but aren’t sure where to turn, this post is for you. The lawn care experts at Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) have offered us some of their best advice for how to shop for the right yard equipment. As President and CEO of OPEI Kris Kiser says, “The right outdoor power equipment can help you get the work done faster, and can help you safely

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Patcraft donation program supports Hurricane Harvey victims

Floor Covering News

Cartersville, Ga.—Patcraft has donated more than $67,000 to the American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region, through a giving program to benefit Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Since September 2017, Patcraft collected 2% of every sale of product shipped to Texas to donate directly to the humanitarian organization. With customers and team members located throughout the […].

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Concerns about the Resilience of Modular Housing to Overheating

The A to Z of Building

It’s hard to ignore the recent press that this topic has been generating in response to one of the hottest summers that Europe has experienced in decades. Buildoffsite have hit back at.

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Pivotal Moment for European Smart Home Market

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Long challenged to emulate growth rates in the bellwether U.S. market, the European smart home market and its proponents are increasingly finding a way to develop and adapt smart home offerings to suit the specific requirements of the disparate European market.

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12 Living Room Rug Ideas That Will Change Everything

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A modern pattern with accents of black and gold jazz up a neutral living room rug. Image: Rejuvenation We’re always interested in easy ways to rev up living room decor. If you can only add one item to make a big impact in your space, an area rug is an excellent choice. The right living room rug can pull all of your accent colors together, add pattern to a neutral color palette or soften hard edges in a contemporary room. 5 things to consider when choosing a new living room rug Size: Make sure yo

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Patcraft introduces modular collection, Digital Weave

Floor Covering News

Cartersville, Ga.—Patcraft has launched its latest modular collection, Digital Weave. By exploring filigree openwork in basketry and hand-loomed woven materials, the artful design of this striking collection incorporates the weaves and textural accents found in traditional artisan textiles. With designs that transform and reimagine tradition, Digital Weaves' three styles—Artcloth, Global Hand and Micro-Weave—create artful experiences within […].

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Free Ticket For Marmomac 2018

Stone Update

Attend the big event in Verona, Italy, with no charge for admission. (Travel, lodging and meals are on you.).

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RHI Magnesita Announces Plan to Merge Indian Subsidiaries

Ceramic Industry Magazine

RHI Magnesita recently announced the proposed merger of its three Indian subsidiaries, Orient Refractories Limited, RHI India Private Limited and RHI Clasil Private Limited.

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Get Back-to-School Ready! 6 Tips for Creating a Homework Space

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Get ready for the year ahead by creating a homework space in your home. Image: FincH Doesn’t it feel like summer just started? We collectively blinked and – bam! – it’s time to get ready to go back to school. And that means it’s time for back-to-school shopping. You want to make sure your kids are prepped for their best possible year.

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Cain & Bultman name corporate secretary/treasurer and CFO

Floor Covering News

Jacksonville, Fla.—Cain & Bultman’s board of directors has promoted Karen Jones to the positions of corporate secretary/treasurer and chief financial officer, effective September 1. Jones joined the company in 2016 and previously held the position of controller. “Karen gained an in-depth understanding of our company and our accounting systems right out of the gate after […].

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Natural Steps to Avoid Pest Problems at Home

Stagetecture

(A big “thank you” to our friends at Fox Pest Control for sponsoring this post!). There are bugs and insects everywhere and everyone has a place in the world. Even the smallest and most insignificant play an integral part in maintaining our ecosystem. But that doesn’t mean you want or should put up with them in your home! Before looking at natural steps to avoid pest problems it is important to understand that if you discover a pest problem in your home you should contact the professionals and g

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Wienerberger Focuses on Concrete Paver Facilities in Eastern Europe through Expansions and Acquisition

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The Wienerberger Group recently announced it is strengthening its concrete paver business under the Semmelrock brand by investing in the growth markets of Eastern Europe.

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Tiny Homes: What’s the Real Deal?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

When it comes to building homes, size matters. And while others might subscribe to the idea that bigger is better, tiny houses are making a huge impact on the housing market. From tiny house buying TV shows to builders specializing in tiny homes, extreme downsizing is shaking up real estate. Building a tiny home on the cheap can definitely seem like a smart swap, but what’s the process really like?

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Engineered Floors sponsors new Discovery Center in North Georgia

Floor Covering News

Cumming, Ga.—The Mike & Lynn Cottrell Junior Achievement (JA) Discovery Center in North Georgia held its grand opening here, Aug. 23. The center, which will serve approximately 15,000 local middle school students, provides each pupil with the opportunity to gain exposure to all types of businesses headquartered in the state. One of the companies representing […].

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7 Things to Take a Picture of Before Summer’s Over

Stagetecture

Photo credit: SeaLife Cameras. (A big “thank you” to our friends at SeaLife Cameras for sponsoring this post!). It’s already August, which means the summer season is flying by. Your Instagram is living proof of what you’ve ticked off of your summer bucket list. It doesn’t matter if you’ve accomplished a decent amount of your to-do or if you haven’t even started yet, there’s still time to amp up your feed!

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DALTILE: FlexFit Size Solutions Program

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Daltile’s new FlexFit Size Solutions program offers customers flexibility through pre-cut products from its Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces line.