As The Tile Turns

AUGUST 29, 2018

You love to experiment with new tile trends - but that little voice in your head warns you that bold looks could quickly go out of style. Ideally, you can balance your love of statement tile with your desire for practicality and long-term style. Textured tile and stone provides such an opportunity, all while adding dimension to interior spaces. A versatile trend, texture can serve a variety of purposes and capture nearly any aesthetic you desire.

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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 30, 2018

During the annual Coverings trade show, the Coverings Installation and Design Awards (CID Awards) honor outstanding work in both design and ceramic/stone installation around the world. Eligible projects are evaluated by an independent jury made up of construction professionals and specialists in the ceramic and stone industries. The event is attended by numerous design associations, designers, architects and companies.

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How to Floor Tile

AUGUST 26, 2018

Wood Flooring will lose. OK, you just installed you old worn out carpet with new warm wood or engineered wood flooring partially to make it easier to clean and eliminate some of the odors that can emanate from older carpet. Besides, you got a good deal on the material and installation. You have a couple large dogs one of which might be sort of active.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2018

Belite Ceramics Group, one of China’s leading manufacturers of high-end white body wall tile , has selected Sacmi to implement a new project that will boost current output and allow the manufacture of a new line of porcelain floor tile at its Anyang plant.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2018

An outdoor shower can be both fun and practical. If you don’t want kids, pets and other adults tracking dirt through your house, an outdoor shower is a great way to keep the great outdoors where it belongs: outdoors. Below are some of the biggest trends in outdoor showers, along with tips from experts on how to incorporate them into your outdoor space.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

AUGUST 29, 2018

Did you know a major kitchen remodel, including new countertops, can give you an average return of 91% at resale ? In fact, homes with kitchens that are updated sell faster and the home dramatically increases in value. When it comes to homes, kitchens rule the roost. That’s because we spend so much of our lives in that room. And whether or not you’re planning to sell your home, a beautiful kitchen remodel will make your life better.

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Rubble Tile

AUGUST 31, 2018

A mural is defined as a work of art executed directly onto a wall. That definition makes it clear why Mosa was inspired to name their new collection Murals, and we couldn’t agree more. Just like applying paint to a canvas, installing this delicately comprised.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2018

Indoor fireplaces have been a mainstay in homes for centuries. In the early days, they served purely functional roles in the home before modern-day heating systems. But now, even with automatic heating systems, the feeling of relaxing beside a fire is hard to resist. Today, fireplaces occupy a special place as a design element that also serves a purpose.

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Giotile

AUGUST 30, 2018

Modern industrial interior design is about exposing all that lies beneath to achieve raw, edgy style. The industrial-chic aesthetic, which really took hold in the late 2000s, is still going strong a decade later. The style celebrates humble materials, infusing spaces with a weathered, worn quality that resonates with many.

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Life of an Architect

AUGUST 26, 2018

Architecture and Music … they go together extremely well as music frequently fuels the creative process and there are few things I enjoy more than turning on some music and jamming out in the studio. Except I can’t do that … not really, because we have an open office plan and it’s already a lot louder than it should be without adding a driving bassline into the mix.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 29, 2018

Tangible Hue. Cartersville, Ga.—Inspired by how differing shades can impact and enhance the built environment, Patcraft has introduced a variety of color-forward styles in 2018. These collections—ranging from carpet tile to resilient—were designed to support the thoughtful use of color within a space, including its ability to stimulate emotions and thought processes and positively influence […].

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Stone Update

AUGUST 30, 2018

Chinese quartz surfaces flood U.S. market as double-barreled tariff actions loom. Granite imports falter; Turkey fuels marble’s gain.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2018

The global transparent ceramics market is projected to grow with a CAGR of 21.3% from 2018-2024.

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Kitchens for Living

AUGUST 27, 2018

Naturally, I focus a lot on the kitchen including cabinetry and all the other components but one way to really personalize your heart of the home and give it a fresh look is with your dining table. More and more we are seeing open kitchens that incorporate dining rooms. If you are on a budget and […] Read more. The post Show Stopping Dining Tables: Vintage to Modern appeared first on Artful Kitchens.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 30, 2018

Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville has contributed tile for three recently dedicated, specially adapted smart homes constructed by the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program. “It’s exciting to know these deserving wounded warriors and their families are enjoying the comforts of brand new, specially adapted smart homes—and that our tile is a part of their […].

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Stone Update

AUGUST 30, 2018

Chinese quartz surfaces flood U.S. market as double-barreled tariff actions loom. Granite imports falter; Turkey fuels marble’s gain.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2018

You can improve your apartment without breaking the bank or your lease. Image: Greenworks Construction 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. You’ve moved into a rental. You want to make the space your own, but you don’t want to invest in a bunch of permanent fixtures – or break your lease.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2018

The new TV news set of French national network TF1, unveiled recently by presenter Jean-Pierre Pernaut, is fitted with Saint-Gobain electrochromic glass.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 27, 2018

August 20/27, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 5 By Steven Feldman Las Vegas—Alliance Flooring, parent company of CarpetsPlus Color Tile and Carpetland, has entered into a strategic partnership with Nationwide Marketing Group—a resource entity consisting of 5,300 members (14,000 storefronts) doing a collective $18 billion in sales—to offer flooring to its 3,300 furniture stores.

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Stone Update

AUGUST 29, 2018

Industry group to exhibit and present educational seminars at stone show.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2018

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. Designing an apartment balcony doesn’t have to be synonymous with simply putting out a table and a few chairs. With a little planning and forethought, this space can become your new favorite place to spend time.

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Trendir Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2018

Eclectic style has become quite the popular trend, making it easy to love yet quite challenging to achieve when you don’t know the rules of décor. To help guide you towards your next big eclectic renovation, we have compiled a list of do’s and don’ts when decorating with electric home décor. Do: Pay Attention to Layout Your arrangement should feel cohesive and put together even when you are working with an eclectic decorating style.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2018

By Steven Feldman Industry veteran Dave Snedeker has left Nebraska Furniture Mart to become executive vice president of Bob’s Carpet & Flooring, the dominant floor covering retailer in the Tampa/St. Pete area. He started Aug. 27. Snedeker, the current president of the National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA), most recently served as division merchandise manager for […].

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2018

The global hybrid vehicle market accounted for over $68 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach $243.2 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 11.2%.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2018

Most spaces in your home already have a designated use. The kitchen is where you gather with family and your master bedroom is your nighttime respite. So when you have a room that doesn’t have a clear purpose, you might be left scratching your head. Bonus rooms are often found tucked away over garages or in attics and sometimes create challenging layouts.

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Trendir Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2018

Everyone wants their residence to feel just like a vacation home but with a little more style and a whole lot of relaxation. Discover a few new vacation home design ideas and get inspired to upgrade your living space with a hint of vacation all year round. Bring on the Blues The different shades of blue add a welcoming effect that screams vacation home.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 28, 2018

Dalton, Ga.—Shaw Industries has introduced an innovative, patent-pending tool to showcase the impact ceiling and floor construction, as well as flooring and underlayment selection, have on room acoustics. Known as Sound Advisor, the web-based tool helps users make more informed design and interior product selection decisions. The tool can be accessed via the following branded […].

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The Armchair Builder

AUGUST 25, 2018

Important Items to Review Before Purchase We’ve recently purchased the lot for our new Open Book Build project in Westlake, Ohio. In doing so, we carefully reviewed an important list of items to make certain we would have a smooth building experience. Here are the major items we reviewed prior to purchase that should prevent […].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2018

For a while, wallpaper was seen as something that would only be in the most outdated of homes. It was associated with large floral prints from Victorian styles or strange patterns that only your grandmother could love. But that’s changing. It’s possible to use modern wallpaper in a way that is stylish, updated and sleek. One of the benefits of wallpaper is the sheer amount of choice in styles.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2018

Morgan Advanced Materials has developed a proprietary alumina-based leachable material that reportedly cuts investment casting times in turbine engine blades by up to 20%.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 27, 2018

August 20/27, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 5 By Mara Bollettieri As a natural, renewable material, cork has inherent benefits that appeal to a designer’s visual, practical and environmental senses—a virtual trifecta. But it is perhaps on the first attribute that suppliers have made the greatest strides. Thanks to the advent of digital screening and printing […].

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Stone Update

AUGUST 28, 2018

Sink manufacturer will donate to AIDS-fighting effort when LIVEN™ model specified.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2018

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. Shopping online at Bed Bath & Beyond just got real. Forget the endless selection of towels, bedding and bathroom stuff. It’s selling furniture that’s high quality and rivals the prices of some of your favorite retailers (like Amazon).

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2018

IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries® recently announced the June 2018 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 29, 2018

San Diego—Cali Bamboo has named industry veteran Bob Fish its new director of national sales. He brings to the Cali team a wealth of industry experience in both the U.S. and Canada, and decades of close relationships with top flooring retailers. Fish spent the last 30-plus years at Shaw Industries, and most recently served as Anderson […].

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Stagetecture

AUGUST 30, 2018

(A big “thank you” to our friends at Plumbing Detectives for sponsoring this post!). There are many online resources where you can find plumbing tips. Many jobs seem so easy to do that you are tempted to try and do the work yourself. In some instances, when simple tasks are involved, this is a good idea. However, it’s important to make sure you are prepared before you start and that you leave major plumbing work to the professionals.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2018

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. Amazon is a great place to source and buy a multitude of products. Most items ship free if you’re a Prime member, and Amazon boasts fast delivery, unbeatable prices and real reviews you can trust from millions of fellow shoppers.

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