Architectural Ceramics
APRIL 19, 2019
It’s Easter weekend. How are you celebrating with friends and family? If you have young children, they’re likely taking part in an Easter egg hunt. If you’re hunting for ways to update your traditional subway tile, then look no further. Architectural Ceramics is ready to hop to it, with a dozen EGG-cellent subway tile patterns that go beyond the basics.
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
APRIL 17, 2019
Rick Church, Executive Director of CTDA, The Ceramic Tile Distributors Association, will be chairing the panel debate on the Globalization of the Ceramic Tile Quality which will take place at Qualicer 2020. Also participating on the panel are Federica Minozzi, CEO of group Iris Ceramica and Alfredo Peña, CEO of Graiman. QUALICER, the forum for ceramic tile, originated in 1990 when the Castellón Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Navigation, and the College of Industrial Engineers joined hopeful
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As The Tile Turns
APRIL 18, 2019
At Decorative Materials, we're proud to work with some of the world's most innovative designers. We love the unique visions that our favorite designers bring to life — particularly when they infuse classic concepts with new elements. Hence our current enthusiasm for Maison, which has long been regarded as a creative force in the tile industry. Maison's looks draw on a variety of intriguing concepts, bringing fresh ideas to design elements we'd assumed were long forgotten.
Garden State Tile Blog
APRIL 17, 2019
When it comes to adding personality to a functional space, many interior design professionals will suggest selecting the statement piece for the room and designing around that. Well, with the help of Garden State Tile , that’s exactly what Tammee Thompson , company founder of Chandelier Property Group , did when transforming the former tiny back bedroom of a decrepit Philadelphia home.
Life of an Architect
APRIL 14, 2019
In the beginning, when you are starting to plan your budget for building a new house, residential construction costs are not that complicated unless you really want to make them that way. There are some general broad stroke pieces of information that if you know them, you will not be surprised when it comes time to plan your budget. [Note: If you are reading this via email, you will have to click here to access the on-site audio player] Since all these costs can be screwed up in any number of
Diary of a Tile Addict
APRIL 18, 2019
From CEDIT by Florim comes a truly magical collection. The brains behind these bold and beautiful pieces is artist and graphic designer Federico Pepe. Here he took inspiration from marbled paper, a technique that results in a paper surface with an uncanny resemblance to natural stone and marble, yet with the creative freedom afforded by a multitude of colour pigments.
Ceramic Industry Magazine
APRIL 18, 2019
The introduction of digital printing for the decoration of ceramic tile has brought with it the same opportunities and challenges that inkjet has brought to other product areas.
Ceramics Central brings together the best content for ceramics professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Trendir Magazine
APRIL 17, 2019
As the weather gets warmer and the trees finally begin to blossom for most of us, it’s time to redecorate the home to match the difference in the air. Which is where shiplap comes into play, but what exactly is shiplap? Unknown to many shiplap is actually part of the insulation of farmhouse homes. It’s the decorating bit nobody truly pays attention too, but we all know its there.
Valverdi Indoor-Out
APRIL 16, 2019
We have added a brand new range to the Valverdi family – Champagne. Just as the name insinuates, Champagne is a luxurious tile designed to emulate elegant French limestone. But, unlike limestone, the porcelain tiles do not need sealing or specialist cleaning products, and they will not fade or change colour in the sun. The large format tiles measure 1200x600mm with a 9mm internal tile and a 20mm external slab.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 17, 2019
The Delson in Jamaica, Queens, N.Y., designed by Amie Gross Architects, received the grand prize for Design. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings has announced the 10 projects that received the coveted Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards. The CID Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the design and installation of tile and stone in both residential and commercial projects.
Ceramic Tile Education Foundation
APRIL 16, 2019
How do you prove yourself as a tile installation professional? For John Mourelatos CTI #1290 , it involves becoming a Certified Tile Installer (CTI). John is next in the CTEF Blog series about Qualified Labor based on articles in TileLetter.com published in April 2017 and May 2015.
Ceramic Industry Magazine
APRIL 18, 2019
As part of The Tile Council of North America’s (TCNA) doghouse donation to a local charity during the recent Coverings tradeshow, the Marazzi and American Olean brands teamed up to produce a custom-tiled doghouse.
Valverdi Indoor-Out
APRIL 17, 2019
This stunning project is one of our favourites as it really highlights why Valverdi Indoor-Out was created – to create a link between indoor and outdoor living spaces allowing homeowners to make the most of both spaces. Penton Architects were approached by their client to improve the living and bedroom accomdaction as well as the “relationship to the garden setting”, who purchased the 1980s Scandia Hus house for it’s stunning garden and location.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 18, 2019
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has recognized Dale Kempster of Schluter Systems as the NTCA Tile Person of The Year. This award is given annually to a contractor, distributor or manufacturer member who has demonstrated a strong commitment to the tile industry and has supported the mission and goals of the NTCA. “I can’t […].
Conestoga Tile
APRIL 16, 2019
Amongst a variety of reasons, tile has been one of the most sought-after flooring and wall covering products in the industry. From health benefits to easy maintenance, tile is a tried-and-true fan favorite that even our ancestors loved. Plus, with an endless selection of styles, finishes, and trends currently on the market, homeowners can instantly find design inspiration from tile.
Rubble Tile
APRIL 16, 2019
Photos Courtesy of Milestone Scandinavian design is known for clean lines, minimalist style and high functionality. But did you know that slate is the backbone of Scandinavian design? Quarried from coastal regions, Norway’s fine-grained slate has been the foundation of grand cathedrals and modest homes.
Ceramic Industry Magazine
APRIL 16, 2019
UCLA researchers and collaborators at eight other research institutions have created an extremely light and durable boron nitride-based aerogel.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 18, 2019
Coral Springs, Fla.—Emser Tile opened its fourth distribution center in North America. This Coral Springs location will service the growing markets in Florida and the surrounding areas to better serve the needs of customers and to keep pace with increasing product demand. The addition of the 220,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution center supports the region’s homebuilders, retailers, […].
Stone Update
APRIL 16, 2019
Brazil drives initial month’s growth in granite; China quartz imports down more than 95%.
JG Kitchens
APRIL 17, 2019
The American Institute of Architects’ most recent survey put outdoor kitchens at the top of homeowners’ project wish lists. I thought it would be interesting to explore how they’re designing and equipping these spaces, and their related outdoor “living rooms.” Here’s that they shared in an article I wrote for Forbes.com , with some great project pics for inspiration.
Trendir Magazine
APRIL 16, 2019
When it comes to industrial styling there is nothing quite like it, it’s easy to incorporate, easy to execute and even easier to maintain- thus making it a top contender when you want to create something unique that embraces every personality. Consider it one of the easiest forms of taking full advantage of your kitchen’s structure. Whether it’s subtle or evident, industrial décor could be exactly what your kitchen needs.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 17, 2019
Export, Pa.—Luxury vinyl tile specialist Karndean Designflooring has added six new products to its innovative and award-winning LooseLay Longboard range. Featuring 59-inch planks, this non-interlocking floating range is notable for its multi-directional planks, speedy install time, acoustic properties and individually replaceable planks. The company developed the new LooseLay Longboard visuals from the delicate variation of […].
Stone Update
APRIL 16, 2019
Natural Stone Institute sponsors journeys to Austin in June and Knoxville in August.
Ceramic Industry Magazine
APRIL 17, 2019
As part of the celebration, each Acme Brick office and plant hosted a birthday event with cake and refreshments, as well as a gift of heat-resistant kitchen utensils for each employee.
Trendir Magazine
APRIL 18, 2019
Made for chic family gatherings and gorgeous displays rustic décor has taken a life of its own in the decorating world. Filled with weathered wood, hints of antique furnishing with just the smallest touch of modern, rustic dining rooms is one of our favorites. Not only are they one of my favorites, but they’re quite easy to put together and weave into any decorating style that you may already have.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 16, 2019
Nashville, Tenn.—Myers Carpet Company is set to host the grand opening of Myers Flooring Nashville’s completely renovated, 60,000-square-foot new location, May 3 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ray and Rick Myers, owners of Myers Carpet Company, said the acquisition was the result of months of negotiations and due diligence with R. J. Young Company, […].
Kitchen and Residential Design
APRIL 16, 2019
Owning a log home is something many people dream about. Some want them for retirement, while others just want a vacation home they can escape to with their families. Whatever the reason, there are some important things to consider before you ever get started. Maintenance One of the biggest reasons many people steer clear of log homes is because of the maintenance they require.
Ceramic Industry Magazine
APRIL 18, 2019
Owens-Illinois (O-I) recently announced that John Haudrich has been appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), as Jan Bertsch has elected to step down and retire after serving as CFO since November 2015.
Trendir Magazine
APRIL 15, 2019
Bedroom’s with a shabby chic aesthetics give your space a feminine feel with just the right amount of cozy. There’s something extremely vintage feeling about this kind of styling. Almost as if it that brings an old-world vibe right where you need it. Consider it one of the best ways to collect eccentric pieces that you can have displayed while still using an abundance of color.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 18, 2019
Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete has been recognized as a winner of the 2019 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards in the Special Recognition-Institutional category for its craftsmanship and technical know-how involved with completing the new main building of the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford in Northern California. Laticrete supplied installation materials and onsite support to artist and […].
The A to Z of Building
APRIL 15, 2019
A project established by scientists of Valencia’s Polytechnic University will help reduce the vulnerability of important buildings such as schools, hospitals, or passenger terminals.
Ceramic Industry Magazine
APRIL 14, 2019
As voice control continues to gain popularity in the home, consumers are increasingly hoping to use Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple Siri in the vehicle too, according to ABI Research.
Stone Update
APRIL 15, 2019
Both will address issues at Israeli quartz-surface manufacturer’s headquarters.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 18, 2019
Hammond, La.—RollMaster Software now shares the spotlight with organizations such as JPMorgan, Lufthansa, Honeywell and Abercrombie & Fitch, as an innovator in helping customers see and understand their data in a way that inspires breakthroughs and drives impact. RollMaster took a leap of faith when it invested in a developer’s license from Tableau and then […].
Life of an Architect
APRIL 15, 2019
Yesterday was April 15th, a Monday, and the day that the world-wide beloved Notre Dame Cathedral caught fire and suffered heartwrenching damage. I found about the fire from one of my co-workers shortly after the fire began and I ended up streaming live coverage on my computer and watching in horror as the building was ravaged with fire. I don’t really know how to put this into words but my heart is breaking for the City of Paris and for architects all over the world who studied this magnif
Ceramic Industry Magazine
APRIL 14, 2019
The Health Product Declaration Collaborative (HPDC) recently announced the appointment of Dennis Wilson, director of Sustainability, Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) at Saint-Gobain in North America, as a member of its board of directors.
Trendir Magazine
APRIL 19, 2019
If you have been wanting to completely change your cooking space yet don’t want to shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars for it, this guide is for you. When it comes to changing the aesthetics of your kitchen, adding, removing or completely changing your light fixtures that are part of your kitchen island is the way to go. Light fixtures can make a bold statement, brighten the area, and create a new aesthetic without a huge price point.
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