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AC Tackles Commercial & Residential Tile Projects

Architectural Ceramics

Fantasy drafts, tailgates, watching the game — Football season is a much anticipated time of year. At Architectural Ceramics, we love football almost as much as we love tile. With our headquarters and showrooms located in the DC-metro area, we’ve been known to cheer for the the Washington Redskins or the Baltimore Ravens. We’re also known for our expertise in residential tile products.

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Tile of Spain Travels to Knoxville for a Consumer Trends Lunch and Learn

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain has taken their CEU program on the road once again! This time Tile of Spain headed to Knoxville, TN for a lunch and learn presentation during the CSI Knoxville monthly chapter meeting. The presentation was held at the Exact Tile showroom which is currently home to multiple Tile of Spain companies. During the presentation, CSI Knoxville members and guests explored what’s trending and what’s next in Spanish ceramic tile by comparing prevailing design trends that help arch

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How to Use the Most Stylish Color of the Year: Black

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. Black accent walls, ceilings, furniture – black is making a comeback. Similar to the little black dress, this color can be casual or elegant, depending on the accessories. It’s the boldest color, and yet it’s also neutral, making it the perfect choice when decorating.

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Discover the Future of Ceramics at Tecnargilla 2018

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Ceramic manufacturers of products such as tile, sanitaryware, brick, tableware, refractories and technical ceramics will flock to the Rimini Expo Centre in Rimini, Italy, September 24-28 for Tecnargilla 2018.

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Rubble Tile Selections at the AIA MN Homes By Architects Tour

Rubble Tile

Are you feeling like you’re not ready to leave summer behind? Still want to take in some sights before heading back to reality? To cap off the end of the season, the Minnesota chapter of the American Institute of Architects is putting on their annual.

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SPARK Seattle

United Tile's Blog

Do you ever wonder what a Sales Rep does when we are not in the office? Beyond meeting with architects and designers at different firms, multiple times per day, striving to be a solution based consultant, our goal is to strengthen relationships with these clients to ensure their trust and specifications. A large part of our job is giving back to those who support us, offering creative ideas and saying Thank You for partnering with us.

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6 Ideas for Creating a Contemporary Landscape

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

If you ever want to confuse yourself, take a look at all of the varying definitions of what constitutes contemporary design. Interior Designer Leah Rourke at relish interiors gives one of the best definitions: “Contemporary design refers to what is popular or used right now … it is ever changing and borrows pieces and styles from all different eras.

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Two Yes or No Questions for Hiring a Tile Setter

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

As you might imagine, knowing how to hire the right tile setter is a big deal for homeowners and commercial owners. That's why we developed the homeowner's guide to hiring qualified tile installers , and we'll soon have one geared toward architects, designers and other tile installation project specifiers. In fact, it's such a big deal that it regularly comes up as a blog article topic - for example, Mark Heinlein NTCA Training Director and Presenter shared with us how to Qualify Your Tile Insta

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Patcraft’s oxidation experiment inspires new carpet tile

Floor Covering News

Cartersville, Ga.—Patcraft has launched its newest carpet tile collection, Artefact. This versatile collection, featuring four distinct products, was inspired by an oxidation experiment exposing fabrics to metal,rust and water. Through a six-week process, vibrant colors and designs emerged to create a flooring collection aimed at bringing off-kilter nature into the built environment.

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Kitchen Decor Just Got a Lot Easier With GE’s Matte Collection

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Kitchens are important to both homeowners and homebuyers. In fact, many homebuyers will walk away from a house based solely on the condition and style of the kitchen. That’s because the kitchen isn’t just a place where you prepare and eat food. It’s the home’s central location: where you bond with family, relax with friends and (try to) help kids with homework.

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Additive Manufacturing and the Ceramic Industry

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Many industries—from equipment manufacturers to automotive, medical, and ceramic industries—have adopted additive manufacturing (AM).

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Kitchen Design Case Study: Awkward Angles

Kitchens for Living

Every time I think I’ve seen it all I’m challenged to create a kitchen design that seems impossible! Such is the case with this recent project. This home is located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and features not only a stunning view but also the strangest shaped kitchen! Sometimes I wonder what architects are thinking. […] Read more.

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Tarkett introduces Contour + Techtonic

Floor Covering News

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett has launched Contour + Techtonic, premium LVT flooring products in a variety of wood, stone and abstract patterns, created by Tandus Centiva. Contour’s design doesn’t just push creative boundaries—it shatters them. Contour combines today’s most thoughtful visionaries with the industry’s most innovative technologies, charting fresh new territory in design and performance.

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Fishing-Inspired Elements Brighten up Traditional Restaurant in Timisoara

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Sabres Restaurant is a fish restaurant in Timisoara, Romania, established over 12 years ago. Its recent refurbishing aimed to refresh the whole atmosphere while preserving elements of the traditional restaurant. The entire project was carried out by Luxury Design Dosei interior design studio, according to the concepts drafted by the interior designer Mihaela Dosei.

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Ceramics UK: Understanding the UK Ceramic Industry in the Age of Brexit

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Ceramics UK, a one-time exhibition and conference highlighting manufacturing, technology, business and investment opportunities related to the ceramic industry, will take place July 10-11, 2019, at the Telford International Centre in Shropshire, England.

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Chic Ways To Design Your Wine Room

Trendir Magazine

Have a spare room in your home? Or an unused basement? If so why not make the room useful by designing your very own wine cellar? Having a wine room is not only trendy, but it’s an excellent way of making good use of a space that was once just a “room.” We have put together our favorite chic designs that will help you create the perfect wine room for you.

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Forbo partners with Roesel-Heck Company

Floor Covering News

Hazleton, Pa.—Forbo Flooring Systems and Roesel-Heck Company have entered a new sales partnership. As partners, Roesel-Heck will supply Forbo’s commercial products to select regions in the eastern United States. Roesel-Heck, a family-owned, regional wholesale distributor for both commercial and residential applications, will launch an initial portfolio of products including commercial sheet vinyl, static dissipative tiles […].

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Create the Perfect Home Office in 8 Steps

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The wood floors carry into the accent wall of this home office. Image: Blackbox Design Studio Your home is your castle, but it can also be the central command post for your business, or a secondary workplace if you frequently bring work home. If the latter, you may not have much input regarding the appearance of your workplace office (or cubicle). However, as the king or queen of your castle, you can design and decorate your home office to your exact specifications.

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Sir John Soane’s Museum

The Perfect Bath

I am honored to serve on the board of the Sir John Soane’s Museum Foundation. For those of you who have not taken the opportunity to experience the museum in London, run, don’t walk, to have one of the most enjoyable and informative visual treats in the city. The museum was established in 1833, and opened to the public upon Soane’s death in 1837.

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12 Home Libraries With Impeccable Style

Trendir Magazine

Whether you enjoy engulfing yourself in a new book or you love the appeal of having books around you, having a home library can help have your very own private space where you get to relax after a long hectic day. The following 12 home libraries offer not only impeccable style, but they embody everything a library should be- chic, beautiful and even a bit dreamy.

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QEP Co. acquires assets of Kraus Group

Floor Covering News

Boca Raton, Fla.—QEP Co. has agreed to acquire certain assets of Kraus Group. Kraus is a leading North American distributor of various hard surface flooring, carpet tiles and related accessories. Kraus will operate as a business unit of QEP Co. The deal is expected to be complete in early October 2018.

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10 Smart Moving Supplies That Will Make Moving Easier

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

If you’re getting ready to move , you probably have an idea of the basic moving supplies you’ll need: boxes, tape and paper. However, we’ve compiled ten smart moving supplies you’ll want to add to make your move easier. These eco-friendly options will organize and protect your valuables for the big day. 1. Tag-A-Room Color-Coded Moving Box Labels, $10 Save time unpacking by labeling all moving boxes with the room they belong in.

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Tiny Homes, Big Challenges

The Armchair Builder

Tiny Homes Come with Big Challenges The tiny home craze is everywhere and getting more attention by the day due to rising home prices throughout the U.S. These little structures on flat bed trailers maximize the use of space and in many cases come with higher end finishes. The question that comes to many ask […].

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Stylish eat-in kitchens that are all the rage right now

Trendir Magazine

The kitchen is not only the area of the home that receives the most foot traffic, but it is also the space that most family gatherings occur. Give this special area an extra dose of beauty by adding or upgrading your eat-in kitchen. The following stylish eat-in kitchen designs are sure to inspire your next big home renovation. Snug Fit A snug fit works best when you have a smaller kitchen or if you have a narrow space.

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Alteo Announces Price Increases

Ceramic Industry Magazine

According to Alteo, alumina production has suffered throughout 2018 from significant continuous cost increases, particularly in bauxite , energy, freight and caustic soda.

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What Will Single-Family Homes Look Like in 10 Years?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Porch analyzed census data to predict what average single-family homes will look like in 2036. Image: Porch Picture your dream home. Can you see the floor plan in your mind’s eye? How many bedrooms does it have? How many bathrooms? Is there a big wraparound porch or convenient, state-of-the-art laundry? When you first start renting, getting into the home of your dreams can feel like a distant vision.

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FCIF lends a helping hand

Floor Covering News

The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) is dedicated to financially assisting those who are—or have been—affiliated with the flooring industry who experience catastrophic illnesses, severe disabilities or other life-altering hardships. Grants are awarded based on need for expenses such as medical care, medications and other necessities as food, shelter and utilities.

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Park Industries: The Maine Event

Stone Update

Digital Stoneworking Expo™ brings a strong crowd for a Nor'Eastern event.

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Worldwide BIPV Market to Reach $11.6 Billion by 2027

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The worldwide building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) market will reach $2.9 billion in revenues in 2018, $5.7 billion in 2023 and $11.6 billion in 2027.

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Question Time: These Are the Top Questions to Ask During an Open House

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Attending open houses can be a lot of fun. After all, how often do you get a chance to tour other people’s houses without restriction? However, when you’re serious about buying a home , it’s time to start asking the serious questions, so that you can leave the open house knowing if this property is a viable option for you. Below, we’ve compiled five of the most important questions to ask during the next open house you attend.

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Carpet One’s Buchanan hosts 9/11 benefit

Floor Covering News

Plymouth, Mich.—More than 100 golfers gathered here last month to remember and honor the fallen New York City firefighters who perished on Sept. 11, 2001, as part of the inaugural Carl & Fran Francavilla Charity Golf Outing. Proceeds from the event, including raffles, benefited The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation along with Building for […].

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Metrics and More for Rockheads

Stone Update

Surfacing industry group draws record attendance for Fall 2018 member summit.

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Ferro and Dip-Tech to Launch New Technologies and Inks at glasstec 2018

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Ferro and its Dip-Tech business recently announced their joint participation in glasstec 2018 in Dusseldorf, Germany, October 23-26, at the Dusseldorf Messe hall 12, stand B49.

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4 Creative Ways to Use Greenery in the Kitchen

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

If you love the trend of bringing the outdoors inside , then you’ll love how modern kitchens are incorporating greenery. Vertical indoor gardens have been popular in small spaces for a while now. They allow you to grow fresh herbs right in the kitchen, whether you have an expansive space outdoors or not. You can go for a full-scale greenery wall or you can keep it more on the subtle side and opt for creative placement of potted plants.

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Interface commits to carbon negativity by 2040

Floor Covering News

San Francisco—Interface CEO Jay Gould announced the manufacturer’s goal to become a carbon negative company by 2040 at the Global Climate Action Summit here. The modular flooring company will achieve this by innovating in three key areas: raw materials, supply chain and operations. This goal builds on the company’s Mission Zero commitment of eliminating environmental […].

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How New Cabinets Can Highlight a Reborn Kitchen

Kitchen and Residential Design

According to the poet/philosopher Robert Bannister, there is no single more effective contrivance, which an incompliant husband can wield, for saving a failing marriage, than an extensive kitchen remodel. And criteria for the use of the word ‘extensive’ certainly includes a complete refitment of all the countertops with some material like ‘Brazilian Granite’, or at least the fiscal equivalent.

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Wienerberger and Fastbrick Robotics Announce Global Partnership Agreement

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The Wienerberger Group has signed a partnership agreement with Fastbrick Robotics Limited (FBR), an Australia-listed company focused on robotic construction with clay brick and blocks.