CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

'New Rapid-Setting Mortar from MAPEI. In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. Ultraflex LFT Rapid has a high content of a unique dry polymer, resulting in excellent adhesion to the substrate and tile.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

'Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Pages. Home. About Me. Contact. My Work. My Store. Social Media Training. 22 February 2012. The Ceramics of Italy tile competition deadlines been extended. Posted by Paul Anater. at 6:00 AM. Casa Dolce Casa. If youre a North American Designer or Architect and you have a project youve done in the last five years youre particularly proud of, youre in luck.

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Discerning Design

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

'Monday, February 20, 2012. #KBTribeChat - Why Your Business MUST Go Social. We talked about social media the last time that I was asked to host #KBTribeChat on twitter. This time around its social media from a whole new angle. Get ready for the tough questions. Is social media marketing? How to I incorporate the traditional marketing with social media?

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Decorator on Demand

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

'Pages. Home. About Me. Services. Process. Input Form. Buy. Advertise. Contact. Thursday, February 23, 2012. Your Photo Inspiration Realized. Back in January, I posted "Your Life, Your Colors" , about a Glidden Paint quiz to discover your color palette for your own walls. If you havent taken the quick/fun quiz yet be sure to swing by and check it out.Takes 2 seconds and seems really accurate from all the feedback I got.

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Tile+Mosaic

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

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Making Tile Modern

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

'We showed you Katie Brown’s beautiful master bathroom last week, and promised you more… Well today we’re delivering! Below we have photos of Katie’s daughter Meredith’s beautiful bathroom with modwalls® Lush® 3×6 Cloud glass subway tile. So classic, so clean, so… pretty! And, there is still more to come! Stay tuned.

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Discerning Design

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

'Sunday, February 19, 2012. Sunday Inspiration - Cement Factory Living. Some of the most stunning homes are not new mega-mansions that started out with a fancy ground-breaking on a newly prepared lot. I love to see older buildings transformed from relics of a manufacturing past to stunning homes. This former cement factory fits the bill. Ricardo Bofill spent two years transforming this cement factory in to a multi-function building that would house architectural offices, a model laboratory and a

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The Tile Shop

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

'Guest Blogger: Lauren If you''ve been searching for an affordable authentic lighting company, look no further than Schoolhouse Electric Co. Using traditional production methods, this company turned to what they call "micro manufacturing." Each fixture is hand blown with antique cast iron molds which originate from upstate New York. The fixtures are then hand painted, fired in a kiln, and shipped to Portland, OR to be assembled by hand.

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Making Tile Modern

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

'Happy Friday, friends! Today we’re showing you more of Katie Brown’s stunning revamped Amagansett home and this time we’re sharing her sweet daughter Prentiss’s bathroom. Katie hand picked modwalls® Lush® glass subway tile “Driftwood ” for her master bathroom (read our blog and see photos here ), and she choose our classic white glass subway tile Lush® 3×6 Cloud for her daughter Meredith’s bathroom (we posted photos on a previous blog, which you c

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Discerning Design

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

'Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Guest Post: Is It A Defect? Or Character? Big thanks to Pete Mazzone and the good folks over at The Woods Company for sharing some thoughts on wood and character. While the work The Woods Company primarily does is flooring, this info goes to any woodworking! Make sure you check out their site and follow them on Twitter !

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home iq

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

'It was bound to happen, though I’m a little puzzled it took so long. I’m talking about high-tech ingenuity being applied to the shower.

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The Tile Shop

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

'We just got back from a trip our new store in Cleveland- North Olmsted. It looks great- it''s in a brand new strip mall. Good luck to Scott and his staff.

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Making Tile Modern

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

'Purchase now and save 10%. Our Lush ® glass tile and ModDotz ™ porcelain penny round tiles are set to arrive at our warehouse around the beginning of April, and we’re giving you the option to lock in your order now and save 10% off the retail price at the same time. Woo hoo! Please email Service@modwalls.com , or give us a call at (877) 439-9734 to place your tile order at 10% off.

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Discerning Design

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

'Wednesday, February 22, 2012. #WordlessWednesday - Invisible Kitchen. Well. four words. Thoughts? all photos via. Posted by. Nick Lovelady. at. 5:30 AM. Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. Labels: #wordlesswednesday , Kitchen Design. 4 comments: Extremely Average February 22, 2012 at 11:19 PM I'd live there anytime.

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home iq

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

'The Blow fan, from Italian lighting powerhouse Luceplan, is perhaps the coolest fan I’ve seen (and I’ve seen some good ones). Unlike most fans, Blow’s light source is mounted above its blades.

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Flooring the Consumer

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

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Discerning Design

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

'Friday, February 24, 2012. Friday Find - Lid Sid. Kitchen gadgets are the best- Ill pass all manner of shops just to get to Williams Sonoma or a Chefs Store. When I run up on a really unique find it becomes my small gift du jour. Friends that cook, just act surprised when I get you this. Meet Lid Sid. Ha! Isnt he awesome?! Sid can keep your lid propped to let out some steam when you dont need to have your pot/pan completely covered.

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Discerning Design

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

'Thursday, February 23, 2012. Blogging is Fun: Some Posts Never Die. When I started writing this blog a couple of years ago, it was really just an extension of work and kind of an escape from the daily norms. I can get on the net and talk about fun stuff and wild decor. Honestly, I never expected that some of my posts would cause such a stir as a certain three have caused.

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Discerning Design

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

'Saturday, February 18, 2012. History of the Home Theater. Home theaters are becoming more and more prevalent in new constructions and many remodels. Even the common man cave has become a venue for sports and movie watching. Could you imagine watching a monk hold a lantern? My how weve come along! Via Screen Paint HD. Posted by. Nick Lovelady. at. 5:30 AM.

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home iq

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

'Full disclosure: We think above-counter vessel sinks are done. Dead. Finito. Over!—except for a few cases we’ve seen here or there.

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Flooring the Consumer

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

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