Tile of Spain USA
DECEMBER 17, 2018
Tile of Spain , the association of over 125 Spanish tile manufacturers, is forecasting macro trends for 2019 which include: neutral colors, innovative formats, chiseled edges, vintage looks, geometric accents, gauged porcelain panels, and porcelain pavers. The overall feel of the trends this year are multi-layered and sophisticated without feeling pretentious.
Granada Tile
DECEMBER 21, 2018
A long, long time ago, kitchens didn’t have any backsplashes. It might seem impossible to imagine a kitchen without one of the most decorative parts of it, but prior to about the 1940s, they weren’t needed. Kitchens have always served the same function (to prepare meals), but they only advanced enough to include design features within the last century.
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How to Floor Tile
DECEMBER 16, 2018
Shot 1. You can see some dark lines down low where most water contact is. There is much evidence grout leaking and lack of maintenance on this shower. It has a heavy fiberglass floor and when the drain begins to leak it needs to be fixed quickly. The decision was made to rebuild it. My next job tear out. Shot 2. What you see here is what was under the tile and green board I had removed in large sheets.
Valverdi Indoor-Out
DECEMBER 19, 2018
We’re very excited to announce that we have been chosen as a finalist in the 2019 Tomorrow’s Tile & Stone Awards. Back for a second year, the Tomorrow’s Tile & Stone Awards highlights the best products, installations and innovations in the tile world. Editor Georgie Whitworth says “We have whittled down a huge list of reader nominations and editor’s picks to a shortlist of 20 top products and services that we believe stand out above the rest.” Despite being
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Whether you’re building a new home or you’re looking to upgrade your space, you’ll find that little luxuries can add up. What might seem like a few bucks here and an upgrade there can totally blow your budget, especially if you have Versailles taste on a suburban budget. But you shouldn’t have to spend a ton to make your home look higher end.
Granada Tile
DECEMBER 17, 2018
A world without color is no world at all. Seasoned interior designers, burgeoning home decor enthusiasts, and consumers are all captivated by color choices. In both the home and business, your color choice makes the first impression with visitors. Color can create feelings of warmth, energy or passion. While some decisions remain timeless, modern color trends are about mixing it up a bit beyond the standard.
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 17, 2018
Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete has introduced MultiMax Lite, a one-step, non-sag, large and heavy tile mortar for interior and exterior installations of ceramic tile, porcelain tile, glass tile and stone. Offering superior bond strength and adhesion, MultiMax Lite exceeds ANSI 118.15, the industry's highest performance standard for a cementitious-based adhesive mortar and, thanks to its light weight, […].
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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2018
For those who aren’t aware, Amazon has been in the furniture game for a little while. About a year ago, the online retailer announced its first in-house lines. Rivet gave us mid-century modern looks while Stone & Beam catered to those who love a more rustic, farmhouse vibe. Now they’re back with Ravenna Home , an impressively modern take on traditional design.
ModCraft
DECEMBER 20, 2018
ModCraft modern dimensional wall tile was selected as an Honoree at this year’s BOY awards at the Javitz Center in NYC. Our new 3-D tile SlopeStyle was selected by Interior Design Magazine in the the wall coverings tile and stone category. This is our second time being honored and we are thrilled. SlopeStyle is a six inch square tile, when laid in mirrored pattern,creates a pleasing smooth, slightly concave slope that runs the width of the two tiles.
Garden State Tile Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Garden State Tile’s Fancy Stone collection consists of hand selected, premium quality marble, glass, and mother-of-pearl mosaics and water-jet tiles arranged in elegant, timeless patterns for walls, floors, and more. The post Fancy! appeared first on Garden State Tile.
Ceramic Tile Education Foundation
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Yes, there's a labor shortage out there. But that's not a reason for abandoning standards and hiring just anybody. You need Qualified Labor - especially when it comes to tile setters or installers. Why? Because tile isn't just a decorative layer in home or commercial buildings. It must meet specific standards so that it performs as it should over time.
Kitchen and Residential Design
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Planning a new kitchen, or refurbishing an old one, always leads to the question, “Which material should I use for my new kitchen worktop?” Nowadays, there are a lot of materials to choose from but which one will fit your; style, budget and your actual kitchen needs? This guide aims to give you a comprehensive choice of the most popular surfaces, with their pros and cons.
ModCraft
DECEMBER 20, 2018
ModCraft modern dimensional wall tile was selected as an Honoree at this year’s BOY awards at the Javitz Center in NYC. Our new 3-D tile SlopeStyle was selected by Interior Design Magazine in the the wall coverings tile and stone category. This is our second time being honored and we are thrilled. SlopeStyle is a six inch square tile, when laid in mirrored pattern,creates a pleasing smooth, slightly concave slope that runs the width of the two tiles.
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Appalachian Ridge solid hardwood with Diamond 10 technology. Lancaster, Pa.—Armstrong Flooring’s DecoArt Rejuvenations with Diamond 10 technology, Alterna Plank engineered tile with Diamond 10 technology and Appalachian Ridge solid hardwood with Diamond 10 technology have all received the prestigious Good Design 2018 Award. The Good Design Award is conferred annually by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design together with […].
Valverdi Indoor-Out
DECEMBER 17, 2018
2018 has been a wonderful year for us at Valverdi and we would like to say a big thank you to all of our customers for being part of it. We’re having a break between 21st December and 2nd January, but after that we will be back in the office and ready to help with any enquiries you might have. Don’t forget our indoor-outdoor porcelain tiles are available online and in several showrooms so be sure to order a sample if you are thinking of using them in your project in 2019.
Ceramic Industry Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Sensor Technology Ltd., a custom piezoelectric and hydrophone producer, recently announced that it will receive funding to begin producing textured ceramics.
ModCraft
DECEMBER 20, 2018
ModCraft modern dimensional wall tile was selected as an Honoree at this year’s BOY awards at the Javitz Center in NYC. Our new 3-D tile SlopeStyle was selected by Interior Design Magazine in the the wall coverings tile and stone category. This is our second time being honored and we are thrilled. SlopeStyle is a six inch square tile, when laid in mirrored pattern,creates a pleasing smooth, slightly concave slope that runs the width of the two tiles.
Kitchens for Living
DECEMBER 20, 2018
2018 was a year of fun and exciting projects which challenged and sparked my creativity! White kitchens continued to be the hot ticket sometimes with an artful mix of natural wood or with deep rich blues. There were difficult situations but always solutions. This video gives you a snapshot of the vast variety of spaces […] Read more. The post 2018 The Year In Review appeared first on Artful Kitchens.
Stone Update
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Distributor addition is in line with parent holding company’s strategy.
Ceramic Industry Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2018
Lucideon recently announced that it run a two-day refractories training course for attendees of Ceramics Expo.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
DECEMBER 16, 2018
Building your home is a unique experience filled with stories you will never forget. There is also important information you need to remember if you build, even after you settle in. Whether it’s for your family or for future renovations, documenting your build is an important part of the process. Keeping track of your documents and making sure your family stay in the loop can help you stay organized and make sure you remember everything about your build.
Trendir Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2018
Whether you use your dining room strictly for guests or for everyday meals, the dining room seems to be one of those areas that most of us would like to conserve in tip-top shape. However, after so many years of usage, it could be time for an upgrade and what better way to upgrade your space than to make a statement with your décor. If your space has become lackluster or even a bit “underwhelming” it could be time for a revamp!
Stone Update
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Florida residence the latest work with Gary Sinise Foundation.
Ceramic Industry Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Portobello America, Inc. will locate its U.S. headquarters and first U.S. production facility in Baxter, Tenn.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
DECEMBER 15, 2018
Throwing a New Year’s Eve party can be stressful. In fact, it can even be difficult to know where to start. However, we believe that the easiest way to get a party started is to build the decor around a theme. With that in mind, we’ve brought you five themed New Year’s Eve decor ideas to help you get set for this year’s bash.
Trendir Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2018
When it comes to making your bedroom cozier you do not have to spend a fortune or add an abundant amount of décor, instead, all you need to know is a few decorating tricks to cozy up your bedroom in a seamless manner. Here are 11 decorating tricks that will seamlessly help you have a cozier bedroom. Darker hues for the Win Keep the dark hues as part of the border of the room in order to not make the room feel smaller in any type of way.
Life of an Architect
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Normally this time of year I am thinking about what sort of Holiday themed architectural posts I can share with people. Normally these are pretty silly and represent a Sunday afternoon spent making myself giggle. I’ve written posts on the best and worst Christmas songs, Christmas cards from famous architects , even put together recipes for proper holiday cocktails … everything is fun and games all the time, right?
Kitchen and Residential Design
DECEMBER 18, 2018
While we all tend to think that the lounge area is where it’s at over Christmas, that’s not usually right. The festive season is a time when family and guests alike tend to hover around the kitchen because that’s where all the food preparation is going on. When people are in and out of the kitchen area preparing tasty bites for everyone to enjoy or refilling drinks once again, people tend to gravitate there too.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Small changes – like a bowl of fruit on the counter to make it easy to eat nutritiously – can help you keep your home healthy this flu season. Image: TLA Studio. ‘Tis the season. No, not just for the holidays. The fall marks the start of flu season. Although it’s tricky to predict flu season’s peak (the CDC reports that it could fall anywhere between November and March), it’s no secret that the winter is a time for sickness.
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 21, 2018
December 24/31, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 15 By Ken Ryan While flooring dealers were nearly unanimous in hailing 2018 as a breakout year, some caution that sales may not be able to keep pace in 2019. Some of that sentiment is borne out by anecdotal evidence of a slowdown in construction, which has already […].
Life of an Architect
DECEMBER 16, 2018
It would seem that I am getting a reputation where cocktails are involved … ironic since I don’t really drink all that much. While I enjoy drinking adult beverages, it would appear that I enjoy making them just as much as drinking them. What started as a way to entertain myself a few years ago, I have since put upon myself the yearly challenge of coming up with an appropriate holiday cocktail which I will share as a reward to the people who have put up reading my site over the preced
Kitchen and Residential Design
DECEMBER 17, 2018
When it comes time to figure out how to sell a house, many sellers choose upgrades based on what they’d like to see in their home. But if everything goes well with the selling process, you won’t be staying. So why fix up a home you won’t be living in long term? That’s a big mistake. It’s critical to get yourself into the mindset of the buyer rather than the homeowner.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Getting comfortable in a new home is one of the hardest parts of moving. After the movers pick up and leave, it’s up to you to find a way to make your new property feel like home. This can be a daunting task. Fortunately for you, we’ve laid out four things that can help you start feeling at home in your new space. Keep reading to see which suggestions will work best for you.
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Dallas—The 2019 Southwest Flooring Market will be taking place Jan. 9-10 at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas. With exhibit space already sold-out, flooring manufacturers, distributors and buyers are already looking at the 2020 show to be bigger and better. Due to the high demand for booth space, the SWFM is taking their 2020 event […].
Ceramic Industry Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2018
While the Internet of Things (IoT) is primarily associated with the industrial and enterprise markets, an adjacent opportunity is emerging for mobile services providers (MSPs) to spur the growth of a consumer IoT market.
The A to Z of Building
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Scientists at the RIKEN Center for Advanced Photonics (RAP) have employed a technique, with the help of the RANS compact neutron source, to non-destructively quantify the salt content of structures.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2018
Creating the ideal home bar might be the most fun DIY project, regardless of whether you own or rent. Not only do you get to add a space purely dedicated to having an enjoyable time with your friends and family, you also get to add some glamour and interest to your home’s aesthetic. Plus, you have so many options for home bars. Will you put in a freestanding bar, an island, a bar cart or something else entirely?
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