Architectural Ceramics
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Don’t let tile mistakes haunt your home renovation. With expert advice from Architectural Ceramic’s Customer Service team, you can be prepared throughout your tile purchase and renovation. Whether you’re an architect, interior designer, or a DIY homeowner, we’ll help you avoid spooky tile situations. Our CS team knows its ways around the block.
The London Tile Co.
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
After a month of sunshine and surprisingly warm weather, November has started with a heavy rainstorm here at London Tile HQ. Still, we’re looking forward to cosy evenings and comfort food in the run up to the festive season – and we have some fantastic news about our monthly Featured Tiles. Thanks to the success of the scheme over the last year we have decided to raise the discount from 10% to 20% so you can save even more on tiles to transform your home.
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Tile of Spain USA
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
The approach of autumn changes weather, habits and even homes. Ceramic tile collections from Spain offer choices for this new season; a new dosage of inspiration for the return home. STN Cerámica, Terk (9” X 82”). Little by little we bid goodbye to the summer hues, welcoming the raw and softer colors. The natural inspiration found outdoors is now brought inside.
Granada Tile
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Right now, we’re obsessed with hexes. No, not the scary-witch-with-a-crooked-finger-who’ll-put-a-spell-on-you-and-lock-you-up-in-a-cage-for-fattening-up-and-then-eating-later kind but the six sided cement tiles that’ll make you fall in love with whatever room you put them in kind! Our hexagon cement tiles with their intriguing designs offering endless combinations are certain to put a spell on you.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 29, 2018
The ultimate gift for your favorite foodie. KitchenAid’s Limited Edition stand mixer with ceramic hobnail bowl is a dream gift. Image: Williams Sonoma 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. Finding the perfect foodie gift is a matter of taste. Though your foodie friends may share a love of all things food, their gift needs go way beyond picking up a tray of something at the grocery store on the
Cement Style
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Inspired by French and Spanish cement tile traditions, the Caprice Grove cement tile pattern by Villa Lagoon Tile is a new classic featuring alternating quatrefoils and spear-point crosses. The Caprice Grove handcrafted cement tile features a floral pattern that makes for a sophisticated backdrop in a home bar and entertainment area, inside or out. Pictured here, the bold combination of green apple, straw, jade and velvet sky adds a distinctive personality to any space.
Rubble Tile
OCTOBER 29, 2018
At Rubble Tile, we like to celebrate innovation and those who strive to succeed while being unique. With their non-stop irreverence coupled with their impressive design talents, AlysEdwards Tile & Stone provides a prime example of the type of tile people we like to work.
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Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
October 29/November 5, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 10 By K.J. Quinn It’s been said a leopard can’t change its spots, but this idiom doesn’t apply to the world’s oldest form of flooring. Natural stone suppliers are reinvigorating the category by utilizing new production technologies to produce high-fashion products in larger formats to meet any […].
Ceramic Tile Education Foundation
OCTOBER 30, 2018
As you might imagine, we love celebrating milestones especially when they reflect hard work and appreciation for the importance of installing tile correctly the first time, adhering to tile installation standards and methods, and generally making Qualified Labor meaningful. Here's a perfect example: Alex Smith who, after not completing the hands-on portion of the Certified Tile Installer program test in 2015, returned, passed and became CTI #1500.
Ceramic Industry Magazine
OCTOBER 31, 2018
In a manufacturing company, maintaining a safety culture and system entails several elements, including management and employee involvement, hazard analysis, control and abatement, communication and training, and evaluation.
Ceramics of Italy
OCTOBER 31, 2018
The new Florim factory has been opened in the heart of the Italian ceramic district, in Fiorano Modenese: a 4.0 plant that sets unprecedented standards in the field of industrial innovation. A hub of technology and automation that covers an area of 48,000 square metres (next to the institutional headquarters) and is preparing to open its doors for Cersaie 2018.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Mansfield, Mass.—The Belknap White Group (BWG) is looking forward to continuing its partnership with Milestone—previously Florim USA. BWG is currently offering a multitude of Milestone’s tile collections, including nine that were recently introduced to the U.S. marketplace. “We applaud Florim USA for taking the leap,” stated Dave Godlewski, Belknap White Group’s vice president of ceramic. […].
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
Take some notes from the 2018 HGTV Smart Home designs and equip your home with the best ways to make your home energy efficient. Source: HGTV Customize your modern home with energy saving appliances that can offer style and comfort. While older homes have their charm, building a new house is a unique opportunity to customize. You can choose building materials, layouts and add-ons that can make your home more energy efficient.
Ceramic Industry Magazine
OCTOBER 30, 2018
High-temperature, energy-efficient ceramic coatings for refractories—no longer “theoretical” technology—are being used successfully in kiln and furnace applications to reduce energy consumption, improve temperature uniformity, reduce maintenance, and increase production while improving product quality.
Ceramics of Italy
OCTOBER 29, 2018
The name of the new Ceramiche Piemme offices in London is Piemme 40 (English pronunciation pm forty) which panders to the M40 (m forty) code which in the U.K. identifies tiles in project specifications. In the heart of Clerkenwell, the design district par excellence, on the second floor of Unit 207, architects and designers will be able to see for themselves the quality of the porcelain stoneware tile and slab collections of the two brands: Ceramiche Piemme and Valentino.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville has launched Astral Plane, the company’s latest porcelain tile collection. This unique, stone-look product offers unprecedented visual depth achieved through multidimensional graphics applied during the manufacturing process. “Astral Plane’s multidimensional graphics create a deeply layered look that makes the neutral color palette burst with visual texture,” explained Lindsey Waldrep, Crossville vice president of […].
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Shopping for a new house means looking past that fresh coat of paint and doing a little digging to see if any big repairs or deal breakers are lurking beneath the surface. Sure, it’s likely a few issues will surface during your inspection , but it’s smart to check things out before you put in an offer. Finding a problem doesn’t mean you can’t buy the house.
Ceramic Industry Magazine
OCTOBER 29, 2018
CoorsTek recently announced that John K. Coors, Ph.D., its director and chairman of the board, is the recipient of The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) Medal for Leadership in the Advancement of Ceramic Technology.
Kitchen and Residential Design
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
In recent years, it has become exponentially more accessible to make a buck or two off renting out your living space. As more and more people have considered hosting or visiting a home, numerous more platforms have surfaced to aid each party in this endeavor. But what about when the property you wish to rent out is overseas? Do you still have the same abilities you would in your home country?
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 29, 2018
Pendleton, S.C.—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has achieved a new milestone for the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program with the certification of CTI No. 1,500, Alex Smith of Installations by Alex. Reaching 1,500 certified installers in October 2018 means that reaching 2,000 CTIs by the end of 2019 is achievable as the program’s momentum […].
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 29, 2018
The Inside is a great source for affordable home accents as well as textiles, similar to what you’d find if you work with a top interior designer. And now you can buy affordable, Mid-Century modern style pieces from one of the busiest interior designers around with the Katherine Carter for Homepolish collection. Her top clients include Lauren Conrad and Marianna Hewitt.
Ceramic Industry Magazine
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Mohawk Industries, Inc. recently announced 2018 third quarter net sales of $2.5 billion, up 4% in the quarter and 5% on a constant currency basis.
Life of an Architect
OCTOBER 28, 2018
It was only a matter of time before I once again tackled the topic of an architect’s salary. This is actually the fourth post I’ve prepared on the subject, but I haven’t talked about it since January 2013 so maybe it was overdue. I have long been on record that I can’t stand when architects complain that they don’t make more money.
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
October 29/November 5, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 10 By Graham Capobianco If you’re anything like me, the concept of installing a resilient floor tile or plank without adhesive likely made you scoff the first time you heard it. However, when installed correctly, loose-lay LVT can be a problem solver for many projects, especially in […].
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
If you’re looking for some fresh inspiration to get your table ready for Thanksgiving this year, we’ve got you covered. We’ve spent hours looking at the best Pinterest Thanksgiving table setting pins. We’ve pored over all the details: how the table is set, what linens were used and how they styled the table with cool ideas like colorful pumpkins, herbs, candles and more.
Ceramic Industry Magazine
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Superior Technical Ceramics (STC) has been acquired by Artemis Capital Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm founded in 2010.
Trendir Magazine
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
Whether you love them or you happen to hate them curtains are an excellent addition to a bedroom, not only do they conceal the light from outside but they have the ability to bring a room together seamlessly. Keeping that in mind, it is inevitable to add curtains to your bedroom or any room of your home; therefore, you want to do it the right way. While there isn’t exactly a right or wrong way to decorate with your personal style, there is a way to enhance a bedroom with curtains, and we share w
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
St. Louis—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has released a formal definition of wood flooring to help industry professionals as well as consumers identify the difference between real wood and “wood-look” flooring products. “The level of growth in the sales and promotion of wood look-alike products—whether they be laminate, tile, plastic composite, or vinyl plank […].
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 28, 2018
For fans of tiny houses , there’s a new way to live small and affordably – even in the biggest, most expensive cities. Micro apartments are hot in many cities with developers busy building entire buildings of them in places like New York City and San Francisco. Read on to learn more about micro apartments and where they’re located.
Ceramic Industry Magazine
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Welcome to the 2018-2019 Equipment Diges t!
Margaret Almon Mosaics
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
I remember reading that color gets all the glory but contrast does the heavy lifting! This mosaic was inspired by a pattern from The Quiltmaker’s Color Workshop from Weeks Ringle and incorporates some broken dishes from my great grandmother Margaret’s china —the feathery white and amber pattern. My mother was so pleased that I could use the broken pieces in my art.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Cartersville, Ga.—Patcraft has introduced its first PVC-free resilient style, EcoSystem. Featuring two visuals within three styles, the EcoSystem designs offer coordinating plank and sheet products, both of which work well with the collection’s abstract tile style. According to the company, EcoSystem’s soothing colorways and organic designs contribute to a calming environment within commercial interiors.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
Styling your coffee table sets the vibe for your entire living room. Image: Pottery Barn 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. We love the look of a styled coffee table to give your living room a pulled-together feel. When you think of your coffee table as more than just a surface for setting drinks and a book or two, you can create a stylish addition to your decor.
Ceramic Industry Magazine
OCTOBER 28, 2018
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has funded a pilot program to prepare a curriculum and teachers across the U.S. for a nationwide pre-college course on engineering principles and design.
The A to Z of Building
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Researchers from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania are coming up with new techniques for producing cementless concrete using fly ash—an industrial waste. The end product that.
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
October 29/November 5, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 10 By Lindsay Baillie A floor’s ability to resist water starts with a properly prepared subfloor. To that end, many adhesive manufacturers are developing moisture-mitigating products and systems to assist installers during the installation process. Following is a sampling of some of the new adhesives and systems […].
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 30, 2018
French Connection – the affordable Brit fashion brand known best for its basic t-shirts sporting their provocative initials, FCUK – has a new home line. Move over, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters and Zara Home. FCUK may have your wallet captive for now. Check out the best from the French Connection Homeware collection, priced between $50 and $300. Fall Bedding Look The secret to a fashionable and luxurious bed (like the one below by French Connection Homeware) is layering several elements like s
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