Sat.Jan 25, 2014 - Fri.Jan 31, 2014

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Spanish tile companies ready for CEVISAMA 2014

Tile of Spain USA

'At CEVISAMA , everything is possible! Tile of Spain is pleased to show off Spanish Ceramic tile innovations at this year’s fair in Valencia, February 11th to 14th. Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) member companies such as Pamesa , Peronda , Vives , Azteca , Tau , Natucer , Mainzu , Saloni , Halcon , Aparici , GayaforĂ©s , Grespania , Ceracasa , and Keraben will exhibit their new products.

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Installation Equation: Sofia Shines in a New Kitchen Backsplash

Granada Tile

'It’s amazing what you can come up with when pressed for time. Take our client John Hixson, for example. For his place in Redondo Beach, just south of Los Angeles, “I wanted to keep a Spanish flair in the kitchen and decided to an accent wall behind the stove,” he reports. Taking to Google image searches and to Houzz (one of our favorite sites and a great place to see all sorts of tile photos featuring Granada Tile ‘s sensational cement tile) for inspiration.

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Avente Tile Talk: Thanks Tile Heritage Foundation

Tile Talk

'Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Thanks Tile Heritage Foundation. There are few things I like more than seeing stunning tile installations, new tile designs and meeting creative tile artists! Lets just say I had a pretty stellar day last week when I was combing through the daily emails and found this curious email from the Tile Heritage Foundation. SUBJECT: Tile Heritage WINNER!

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Fusion from Serenissima

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'From the fusion between nature and technology comes an up-to-date elegance whose charm lies in a precious distillation of the most sought-after stones and marbles that exist in the natural world. With its strong material and graphic impact, FUSION displays an absolutely amazing attention to detail. The cutting-edge technology used to create FUSION reproduces the stones in question with great realism and gives a great variety of the colors in which it is produced.

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ANSI Standards

The Tile Council of North America Blog

'Below, "open PINS" indicates that TCNA has notified ANSI of the intent to revise or create a standard, using the Project Initiation Notification System (PINS) form. (For more information, refer to Section 2.5 of the ANSI Essential Requirements.). For details regarding the status of any standard listed below, contact the ASC A108 Committee Secretary, Katelyn Simpson ( ksimpson@tcnatile.com ).

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How Much Tile Do You Need? Use Our Easy Tile and Grout Calculator

Tile Doctor

'Wondering how much tile and grout you need for your project? Eliminate the guesswork with our easy tile and grout calculator! Anyone who has ever tackled a big tile project has inevitably come to a turning point at which a tile and grout calculator would have been a big.

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Installation Equation: Cement Wall Tiles Add a Lovely Layer in Chicago

Granada Tile

'At Granada Tile , we love seeing how our clients incorporate our sensational cement tiles in new and exciting ways. Don’t get us wrong—we love the backsplashes and floor tile installations that we see—but we go gaga when we see unusual cement tile installations. Take a new Chicago tapas place, Black Bull. The restaurant bills itself as a hidden gem, and it is in more ways than one.

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ANSI Standards and ANSI Committee

The Tile Council of North America Blog

'ANSI Standards. ANSI standards for ceramic and glass tile, tile installation materials, and tile installation requirements are available from TCNA. They are periodically revised or reaffirmed by the ANSI Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) A108, for which TCNA is the Secretariat. Next Meeting: The next ASC A108 meeting has been scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2015 beginning at 8 am.

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MAPEI Product App Streams Latest Information

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'Deerfield Beach, Florida – MAPEI has produced a free app for tablets and smart phones that is now available in the app stores for both Apple and Android applications. “This app will make it easier for flooring contractors and installers to access information about MAPEI products on the jobsite and in other mobile locations,” said Steven Day, Operational Marketing Manager for MAPEI Americas.

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The Massachusetts State House

The Perfect Bath

'Last week I attended the awards celebration of New England Chapter Institute of Classical Architecture and Art held at the State House in Boston, a fabulous Charles Bulfinch building built in 1798 with later additions. It is sited close to the summit of the south side of Beacon Hill overlooking Boston Common and the Back Bay. Bulfinch was not only the architect of the building for the seat of government, but also a public-minded citizen and selectman.

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Tile Installation-Tile Repair-Tile Experts: Tile Excellence: Welcome.

Tile Excellence

'Saturday, January 25, 2014. Welcome 15 different countries this month from around the globe reading this blog. Diana and I are proud to welcome our International readers from around the globe! We are amazed and grateful to see stats that indicate readers from 15 different countries just this month alone. The countries visiting the "ask Chris" blog are very diversified and include this month France, Germany, Australia, India, Canada, China, Ireland, New Zealand, Ukraine, Russia, United Kingdom,

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Kitchen and Residential Design: The silence of the lamps

Kitchen and Residential Design

'Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Pages. Home. About Me. Contact. My Work. My Store. Social Media Training. 25 January 2014. The silence of the lamps. Posted by Paul Anater. at 3:37 PM. Pardon the bad pun but if you keep reading itll make sense. Four years ago, I wrote a blog post about an Italian furniture studio Id found on Twitter called CLAB4design.

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Time2Design: Headed to #KBIS2014 ~ Kitchen and Bath Industry.

Time2Design

'PAGES. Home. SLIDESHOW. FOLLOW. CONTACT. ABOUT. NEWS. Headed to #KBIS2014 ~ Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. BlogTour Vegas | KBIS | IBS | Design & Construction Week | 2014. I am headed to LAS VEGAS for. the inaugural Design & Construction week! For the first time both. KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) and IBS (International Buidlers Show) have joined together to create one show in one place at the same. time ~ Design & Construction week!

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Modern Colorful Ceramic Subway Tile Made in USA In Stock Now

Making Tile Modern

'We currently have a total of 251 square feet of our Clayhaus for Modwalls American Made 2×8 ceramic subway tile in stock and ready for immediate delivery. Each color has the stock amount listed on our website ( page link below). Use Discount Code MOD10 at checkout for 10% off: [link]. [link]. Online Tile Showroom. In Stock for immediate deliver.

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kbculture: It's [Trade] Show Time!

KB Culture

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. 31 January 2014. Its [Trade] Show Time! This utterly candid photo graces the dust jacket of Liberace Cooks! , a collection of recipes which the pianist published in 1970. [A note to the devoted: Inscribed copies can be found online for anywhere between $250 and $450.] For me, Mr. Showmanship epitomizes Las Vegas, which is where Im bound next week to report on the 2014 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show.

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Before And After Again | Confessions Of A Tile Setter

How to Floor Tile

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Cupboards Kitchen and Bath: Pantone 2014 Color of the Year.

Discerning Design

'Saturday, January 25, 2014. Pantone 2014 Color of the Year :: Radiant Orchid. We welcome 2014 with the return of the forecasted color of the year from Pantone. This years jewel tone is radiant orchid. Ive had some of my design friends refer to it more lovingly as "kind of lavender". Whether youre wishing for more 2010(like I may or not be), get ready for tons of accessories, throw pillows, Christmas ornaments and other gadgetry in this interesting shade!

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Modwalls Tile First Featured in Sunset Magazine 2005

Making Tile Modern

'#tbt our first feature story in @sunsetmag almost 10 years ago! Thank you #sunsetmag! [link]. Online Tile Showroom. In Stock for immediate deliver. Modern and colorful tile designs. Samples Available. Discounts To The Trade.

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Whiteout [or -In]

KB Culture

'This morning, the sun is a fuzzy white blur in the thickening grey sky; it''s a typical sight, in the wake of a snowfall. The effect is somewhat like the backsplash lighting in this virtually colorless kitchen. The room relies on materials to rouse it out of design hibernation. The leather banquette, chrome-and-stone table, and even the acrylic Panton chairs subtly stir things up in a way I find—dare I say—cool. costudio.be.

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Epoxy Grout, The Blessing And The Curse | Confessions Of A Tile.

How to Floor Tile

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Cupboards Kitchen and Bath: KBIS Primer - ROHL Water Appliance

Discerning Design

'Tuesday, January 28, 2014. KBIS Primer - ROHL Water Appliance. The Kitchen and Bath Industry show is just around the corner and there are more and more goodies that I am looking forward to checking out for myself. The ROHL Water Appliance solution(as theyre pitching it) seems like a hokey way to pitch a new line of sink products until you really look at what theyre trying to accomplish.

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Do I have the most current version of a standard?

The Tile Council of North America Blog

'ANSI standards are periodically revised and reaffirmed by the ANSI Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) A108. TCNA uses the nomenclature system described below to indicate the year in which an ANSI standard has been revised and/or reaffirmed and when it was made available (released). To determine if you have the most current version of a standard, check your copy against the list of the most current version available.

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And A Dash of Drama…

The Ace of Space

'Where is ”The Ace of Space” this week? Answer: Housebound in the ATL as a result of #snowpocolypse. Luckily we are safely tucked away in our home, but there are so many others who were stranded on highways and roads for over 18 hours. Though I’m from Upstate NY and used to weather conditions that are much more severe, […].

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Update From IDS14

Edgewater Studio

'Dear all, The show is great, as always. And, as always, wish I had an unlimited bank account so that I could purchase the beautiful furniture, glass sculptures, mosaics, lighting fixtures and textiles that surround us in Studio North. The talent is remarkable. Here are a few pics of our booth just before the opening night party.

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Hidden in Plain Sight

KB Culture

'In kitchens that are pressed for space, the Ranger stool could help ease the squeeze—or at least lessen the clutter. Constructed of white oak and powder-coated steel, the under-seat shelf could hold the daily paper or a favorite cookbook, and the hook can hold a handbag or shopping tote. It''s available in three heights in green or cream, with custom colors a possibility. scoutregalia.com.

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ANSI Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) A108

The Tile Council of North America Blog

'The ANSI ASC A108 Committee is made up of professionals from all areas relating to the manufacture, installation, sustainability and use in general of ceramic and glass tile. The Committee works to develop standards which define the installation of ceramic and glass tile as well as the test methods, physical properties, and sustainability of ceramic and glass tile, and installation materials.

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Sunshine and Shadow Quilt Block in Glass Mosaic

Margaret Almon Mosaics

'Sunshine and Shadow Quilt in Mosaic by Margaret Almon, glass on slate, 12×12 inches.

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The Kitchen Design Process | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Kitchen / The Kitchen Design Process The Kitchen Design Process Bob Borson — January 27, 2014 — 39 Comments Things are getting interesting around the Borson household … I am about to be completely submerged into the process that will be known as “The Kitchen Remodel(™)” I introduced the possibility of this endeavor in last weeks post – ‘ An Architect’s Dr

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Against the Flow

KB Culture

'I admit to a fascination with design that rethinks the norm. The Vertigo faucet takes its adjustable-height mechanism from the hand-shower and strips away the solid exterior of the typical spout. The exposed armature appeals to the reductivist in me, but my inner pragmatist frets about keeping the fitting clean. strubinetterie.it.

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Celebrity Interior Designer Thom Filicia

Notes From the Design Studio

'I met Thom Filicia today at the Las Vegas Market!

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House Number: Orange Emerging in the Vertical

Margaret Almon Mosaics

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Mission Statements | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Career / Mission Statements Mission Statements Bob Borson — January 30, 2014 — 58 Comments I’m going to come right out and go on record by saying that I think Mission Statements are silly – particularly if you make them public and part of your marketing strategy.

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Warm Thoughts

KB Culture

'Well, of course this is all about the fireplace. How, with our wind chill on the negative side of zero, could it be otherwise? I like the incidental nature of the hearth; while it''s a focal point of the space, its modest design—just carved out of the wall, unadorned by mantel or statement-making artwork—doesn''t dominate the bathroom as much as it complements it. mcalpinetankersley.com.

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Celebrity Interior Designer Thom Filicia

Notes From the Design Studio

I met Thom Filicia today at the Las Vegas Market!

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The Right Kitchen Island Dimensions: Width, Height & Depth

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

'Islands have become somewhat standard in kitchens today. They are convenient and can aesthetically enhance the space. But islands don’t necessarily work for every single kitchen. Sometimes a space may simply be too small for an island. So what are the right kitchen island dimensions? Island Dimension Information. The island can be the heart and central hub of your kitchen, but it needs to be the right size.

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before and after

Notes From the Design Studio

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before and after

Notes From the Design Studio

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