CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

'New changes in the coefficient of friction requirements are coming in 2014! Coefficient of friction (COF) requirements for ceramic tile are included in the vast majority of commercial construction specifications for ceramic tile. The standards for COF have changed, and any individual or firm involved in the manufacture, specification, sales, installation, or maintenance of ceramic tile floors should understand the new requirements for tile.

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Tile of Spain USA

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

'Explore the world of Spanish ceramic tile with Ceraspaña 31 , the newest edition of the magazine published by ASCER, the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association. This edition includes: Creating the new vintage with ceramic - including examples by Peronda, Venus, Ceramicas del Foix, Vives, Sanchis, Undefasa, Cevica, and Realonda. Social ceramic – exploring the ways ceramics have been used in public building projects.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

'Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Cement Tile Create a Warm Welcome. Traditional Gran Cordoba Cement Tile Polished 8"x8". Photo courtesy of Avente Customer. When a customer requests a special size for their handmade cement tiles, we are more than happy to assist in meeting their design needs and special requests. In this case, the customer needed an 8"x8" tile size of the Gran Cordoba Cement Tile pattern for their residential hall and bath.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

'COF or Coefficient Of Friction is related to the traction and slipperiness of a ceramic or porcelain tile. COF is a standardized method to measure the frictional resistance of a walking surface, in this case, tile. T he method used for measuring COF of ceramic tile floors changed in 2012, after years of research and with the approval of the accredited national consensus of ANSI or American National Standards Institute.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

'Granada Tile’s Fez cement tile design line the wall and cover the floor at Biscuit Filmworks—designed by the firm Shubin Donaldson. To create your own sensational concrete tile installation, read part two of our installation instructions below. Tile photo, Granada Tile. Once you’ve installed your Granada Tile cement tiles and allowed the mortar to dry (usually between two and four days), it’s time to grout.

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The Tile Shop

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

'Good morning, First, I want to say a big Thank You to all of you who share your customer photos with me. I love to see what you are doing- and I personally find inspiration in your designs. Many times I try to recreate them in our showrooms. I also think it''s important to pass this on to all the sales teams so they can get new ideas as well. These customer photos come from Melissa, our Assistant Store Manager at the Jacksonville, FL location.

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Making Tile Modern

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

'It’s always fun to name the new products and colors – especially the colors – here at modwalls ! We always get a good laugh (or groan) from the options being put out there for consideration. It’s truly a collective effort from the modwalls team ! Last week we received a highly anticipated shipment of existing products and some new goodies.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

'Several months ago, we took you on a brief tour of some truly fabulous French cement tiles Granada Tile ‘s own Melanie and Marcos spotted on a trip to France. Of course, being the devoted tile-philes they are, they took lots and lots of tile photos, so we have some more stunning tile pictures to share. Melanie and Marcos came across a lovely, classic cement tile installation in the northern town of Mont St.

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The Tile Shop

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty. Design Tips, Inspiration, and Tile Shop updates. Search This Blog. Loading. Monday, September 9, 2013. Customer Photos. I have some great customer photos to share with you. These come from Erin Chesley in our Bloomfield Hills, MI store. Various Hampton Carrara with the Coral Springs accent: In this next bathroom she used various glass subway tiles together: Thanks for sharing Erin, these look awesome!

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Cement Style

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

'We already know that cement tile has recently seen huge surges in popularity in the US and Canada, the United Kingdom, and throughout Europe. Now India has caught the fever! India’s Surfaces Reporter Magazine devoted a portion of their June 2013 issue to the growing popularity of decorative cement tile in India over the last decade. The article, “Are Decorative Cement Floor Tiles Making a Comeback?

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KB Culture

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. 11 September 2013. Delicate Permanence. Today, life in NYC is less in-your-face than usual—as it has been on this date for the last twelve years, as people reflect on events past and present. Grasses and reeds are preserved in the Oasis resin sheet, a reminder of the enduring beauty of nature. lumicor.com. Posted by Leslie Clagett. at 1:01 PM.

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How to Floor Tile

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

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The Tile Shop

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty. Design Tips, Inspiration, and Tile Shop updates. Search This Blog. Loading. Monday, September 9, 2013. Skokie. Lauren and I just returned from our new location in Skokie, IL. Here are some photos from the store: Good luck to Todd and his team in Skokie!! Posted by. Kirsty. at. 3:46 PM.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

'Labor Day has come and gone—are you starting to think about the house again now that the kids are back in school? If you’ve been planning to remodel your kitchen, it can be helpful to think about it even before talking to professionals. According to Liza Hausman, a vice president at Houzz , a home design website, “people are really looking to make the most of their space.

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KB Culture

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. 09 September 2013. Thinking Big. Both spunky and sophisticated, this kitchen has an attitude that I find tremendously appealing. Set in a new-fashioned bungalow, the room is finished in unassuming materials that contrast with the rather bold, contemporary ceiling volume. Quite nice! heatherawilsonarchitect.com. Posted by Leslie Clagett. at 10:14 PM.

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ModCraft

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Design / Hatchet Bedrooms Hatchet Bedrooms Bob Borson — September 9, 2013 — 77 Comments “ Hatchet Bedroom ” Have you heard this phrase before? I’d be amazed if you have because I made it up (™ pending ) but it is possible that you have your own name for this condition.

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The Perfect Bath

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

'We were cruising down Route #1 in Maine when I spotted a sign that said Swans Island. I have been a fan of Swans Island blankets since I first experienced them at the Nicky-Kehoe shop in LA several years ago. Could it be that I had serendipitously found the place where they are made, right on the highway in mid-coast Maine? Indeed, this unexpected find is housed in a charming, central chimney farmhouse with bright white trim set on a knoll back from the road.

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Ciao Tile

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

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The Ace of Space

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

'Today was the day I was going to regale my readers with a mad recap of all the fun, fashion, interiors & photography I experienced during my trip last week to San Diego, but then I became obsessed with all the fabulousness at the New York Design Center. To be truthful, I am a New Yorker at heart […].

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Bags / An Interior Designer’s Bag An Interior Designer’s Bag Bob Borson — September 13, 2013 — 9 Comments As part of an ongoing photo essay of sorts, I have been showing the working contents of various design and construction related professionals.

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KB Culture

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

'While the overall cabinetry scheme of a kitchen often makes the dominant impression, I find it''s the detailing that elevates a good space to a great one. Case in point: the new Ruskin series, designed by Scott Stultz. Beautifully conceived and crafted, this cove-front drawer invites the hand and delights the eye. ruttcabinetry.com.

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Margaret Almon Mosaics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

'Ron Dombrowski Wood Carving. Ron Dombrowski starts out with blocks of wood using Jersey white cedar, pine and basswood and after much cutting, grinding and sanding he then paints the piece using acrylic paints and applying protective finishes. Ron Dombrowski Wood Carving Green Bird. Ron has won numerous awards, including best in show in both the shorebird and fish decoy contests held at the Tuckerton Decoy Show in September each year.

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The Ace of Space

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

'Well, I’m back from San Diego where I enjoyed five amazing days with my BFF, (coming soon an entire post devoted to our high-flying hijinks). We spent some time battling the best that nature had to offer (known as sea-kayaking) and rubbing elbows with celebrities (it wasn’t easy, but I absolutely behaved) at the Leica Gallery in […].

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Heard around the architectural studio / heard around the architectural studio #006 There is an order to how we do things around here … first we’re going to do it right, and then it’s going to be done. That’s the order. heard around the architectural studio #006 Posted by Bob Borson onSeptember 10, 2013 In Heard around the architectural studio architectural studio , quotes 2 Comm

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KB Culture

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

'Today, on Friday the Thirteenth, people will sidestep ladders, hop cracks in the pavement, and handle mirrors with particular care, all to escape the bad luck that traditionally dogs this date. In 1896, as this ad not-so-subtly implies [''You cannot explode it!''], danger lurked in the kitchen. Below, a restored Insurance Stove seems a bit flimsy to me; while it might resist explosions, I''d be concerned about the appliance accidentally tipping over.

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Trendir Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Architects / Architectural Models Architectural Models Bob Borson — September 12, 2013 — 33 Comments One of the biggest changes I have seen since moving over to my new office is that the number of scale models has gone up considerably. There are currently 7 fairly large models stashed all over the office and despite the fact that the staff is almost sitting on top of one another, we are oka

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Trendir Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

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