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Ceramic: A Safe Choice

Tile of Spain USA

Did you know that ceramic is a safe and completely recyclable material? It’s hygienic, hypoallergenic, and it is ideal for almost any space. Because ceramic a natural and safe material, it works for virtually any room in the home. Ceramic tiles keep kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, bedrooms, and even outdoor areas clean and safe for everyone. Since tiles are odorless, non-toxic and easy to clean, they are ideal for use on floors, walls and even counter tops.

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5 Ways to Wear White After Memorial Day

Architectural Ceramics

Fashionistas will tell you, it’s only acceptable to wear white between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The fashion industry often influences retailers; did you see our post about the 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year ? Now that Memorial Day Weekend is here, it’s time to kick off the unofficial start of summer with 5 tile collections, available with Architectural Ceramics of course, that feature white in a big way.

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‘Fabric Look’ in Why Tile Inspiration Gallery

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

In honor of #NationalTextilesDay, we’re sharing some of our favorite ceramic tiles made to look like textiles. Incorporating the look and texture of linens and other fabrics, gives your space a good base layer to build on. See examples of this tile style in the Why Tile Inspiration Gallery. [link].

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National Kitchen & Bath Association 2019 Bathroom Design Trends

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its 2019 Bathroom Design Trends, which coincided with its annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), celebrating the best in kitchen and bathroom design trends. Freshome has already covered the latest trends in bathroom technology and bathroom faucets. But we asked Elle H-Millard , Certified Kitchen Designer and Industry Relations Manager at the NKBA, for photos and insights regarding some of the other key U.S. bathroom design trend

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Clerkenwell Coming Up

Diary of a Tile Addict

Clerkenwell Design Week ‘s tenth edition is here from tomorrow, Tuesday 21st, until Thursday 23rd May. Their usual mix of showrooms and exhibitions will keep us updated on the latest in interior design trends from lighting, product design, textile, and of course, surface design. With the addition of workshops, talks, and product launches it is a well rounded event providing great insight.

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Best shower bench ideas to reinvent your bathroom

Trendir Magazine

While most of us are quite fond of having a tub due to how relaxing they can be, showers are becoming more and more appealing due to how grand they have become. One aspect that’s quite grand and fun to add to the bathroom is a shower bench. Having a shower bench is great as it’s an expertly crafted furniture piece that will blend seamlessly with your shower, giving you an extra dose of comfort and convenience right where you need it.

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Add Credibility to Your Tile Installation Business Says Kris Nardone

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Every Certified Tile Installer has his or her own story for wanting to become a CTI. In the case of Kris Nardone CTI #1364, it had to do with adding credibility to his installation business.

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Arley to stage four regional events this summer

Floor Covering News

For the last 16 years, Arley Wholesale, Inc., the family-owned, third-generation wholesale supplier of ceramic, porcelain, stone, glass mosaic tiles and sundry materials, has hosted its Annual Arley Golf Classic and Tile & Stone Exposition in Scranton, Pa. This coming summer, Arley is set to host four regional events outside of its home base. “Our […].

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Daring design ideas for small bathrooms

Trendir Magazine

Having a shortage of floor space does not mean your room has to be boring, in fact, it gives you a bigger reason to go daring with your décor. If you have always wanted to spruce up your décor yet didn’t know exactly how to do so, it’s time to step out your comfort zone and try something new. Here are a few ideas to help you along the way. Palm Trees When it comes to using a palm tree wallpaper you want to use it throughout the entire room to help the room feel grand.

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Heat Pipes Smash the Mold for Tile Manufacturer

Ceramic Industry Magazine

From tile and tableware to sanitaryware, Europe makes one-quarter of the world’s ceramics, representing €30 billion (approximately $39.8 billion) a year and employing 240,000 people.

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How to Decide on the Best Fencing Materials

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. The huge number of styles of fences and fencing materials can be overwhelming. Wander down the fence aisle of any hardware store and you’re looking at different terms like “dog-eared fence” and “scalloped fence.” Then there are the half-dozen materials, which may or may not suit the needs of your yard and budget.

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Coverings 2019 marks 30th year with continued growth

Floor Covering News

Arlington, Va.—Coverings had another year of strong growth at the 2019 show, with nearly 1,100 exhibitors showcasing 479,788 square-feet of tile and stone. Almost 27,000 professionals from over 90 countries—an 8.6% increase—attended the 30thannual trade show, which took place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando from April 9-12. “The significant uptick in attendance […].

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Villa Lagoon Tile Wins Big at the 2019 HD Expo Trade Show

Cement Style

Villa Lagoon Tile cemented great relationships with hospitality designers at the 2019 HD Expo show when our Ombré Collection won the prestigious ASID DESIGN IMPACT Award. ASID Award Presentation at Villa Lagoon Tile’s booth. Left to Right: John M. Adams, Melissa Adams Dillon, Rusty Dillon, Randy Fiser. “No sooner than the P.A. system announced the launch of the show, a striking crowd began gathering near our booth,” said John Adams, Villa Lagoon Tile director of technology and long-time em

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Pet-centric Home Features — From Forbes.com

JG Kitchens

Are you one of the millions of “pet parents” in the U.S.? If so, these ideas for adding pet-centric features to your home will be of maximum interest to your life! There is so much you can do to make your residence more creature-friendly and your co-existence with your fur babies easier. Here’s the article I wrote about this topic for Forbes.com today.

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15 Must-Have Items from the New Frank Lloyd Wright Lifestyle Brand

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Architect Frank Lloyd Wright was a design visionary. He may be gone, but his architectural and furniture designs live with us. And now there’s a lifestyle brand that transforms his iconic designs into everyday pieces.

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Managing Explosion Hazards in Dust Collection Systems

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Most powders handled in industry can form explosible dust clouds if the particle size is small, moisture content is low, and the concentration in the cloud is high enough.

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Villa Lagoon Tile Wins Big at the 2019 HD Expo Trade Show

Cement Style

Villa Lagoon Tile cemented great relationships with hospitality designers at the 2019 HD Expo show when our Ombré Collection won the prestigious ASID DESIGN IMPACT Award. ASID Award Presentation at Villa Lagoon Tile’s booth. Left to Right: John M. Adams, Melissa Adams Dillon, Rusty Dillon, Randy Fiser. “No sooner than the P.A. system announced the launch of the show, a striking crowd began gathering near our booth,” said John Adams, Villa Lagoon Tile director of technology and long-time em

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Five features your kitchen needs

Kitchen and Residential Design

Updating your kitchen may be one of the smartest investments you can make, especially if you’re planning on selling your home in the future. Up-to-date features that emphasize both function and design not only make your kitchen a room you love to spend time in but can also be a significant selling point when you’re ready to list your home. Read on for five features your kitchen needs. 1.

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The 10 World Market Outdoor Products You Need to Get Summer-Ready

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This article is sponsored by Cost Plus World Market. The opinions and statements below are those of our writer’s experience. Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Summer is right around the corner. That means it’s time to start sprucing up your outdoor spaces. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Whether you need summer lawn care tips , home maintenance checklists or suggestions for improving your outdoor entertaining , we want to help you have your

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Medical Applications to Drive Silicon Nitride Market through 2023

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The silicon nitride market is projected to grow from $90 million in 2018 to $127 million by 2023, expanding at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period.

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Villa Lagoon Tile Announced as Winner of the ASID DESIGN IMPACT Award

Cement Style

Ombré Cement Tile Recognized at HD Expo. (May 15, 2019 – Las Vegas) The Villa Lagoon Tile product, Ombré Cement Tile , is a winner of The ASID DESIGN IMPACT Award. Honored at HD Expo in Las Vegas, the Awards recognize innovative products that put people and the environment at the center of design intent. Ombré Cement Tile was chosen by an esteemed panel of judges from a strong collection of entries to receive this recognition.

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Interior Stairwell Design and Graphics

Life of an Architect

Few people love putting together stair drawings, but I think you’ll agree that some stairs are more fun to detail than others. Such is the case for the monumental stairwell we’ve been working on for our Oak Grove shared coworking space. The front of the building was previously a generic spec developer office building complete with ribbon windows and ground level parking deck under the building.

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Great Ideas for Recycled & Sustainable Wall Coverings

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Do you want to help save the planet while you’re redesigning your home? You may be surprised at how many parts of a home’s design can be made from recycled materials if you know where to look. One of the ways to find recycled products is to look into the plethora of recycled wall coverings that have made it to the market. Tile, wallpaper and wood can all come from recycled materials, making these wall coverings great options for anyone who is concerned about the environment.

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NSG and Ubiquitous Energy to Jointly Develop Transparent Solar Windows

Ceramic Industry Magazine

NSG Group recently announced a joint development agreement between its subsidiary and Ubiquitous Energy, a leader in transparent solar technology.

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Villa Lagoon Tile Announced as Winner of the ASID DESIGN IMPACT Award

Cement Style

Ombré Cement Tile Recognized at HD Expo. (May 15, 2019 – Las Vegas) The Villa Lagoon Tile product, Ombré Cement Tile , is a winner of The ASID DESIGN IMPACT Award. Honored at HD Expo in Las Vegas, the Awards recognize innovative products that put people and the environment at the center of design intent. Ombré Cement Tile was chosen by an esteemed panel of judges from a strong collection of entries to receive this recognition.

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Marketing mastery: How to dazzle walk-ins

Floor Covering News

May 13/20, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 25 By Jim Augustus Armstrong (Second of two parts) During a coaching call, I once asked a dealer from Connecticut, “If 10 people walk into your store, how many end up buying?” “Around three,” he replied. “That’s a 30% close rate, which means 70% of your walk- ins are […].

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Selling Your Home: Should You Move or Improve?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

It’s almost impossible for one home to meet your needs completely as you age, grow and change. Eventually, you’ll need to either buy a new home or improve on what you have to better suit your lifestyle, especially if you’re not happy in your place. But how do you know if you should relocate or improve your home so it’s a better fit?

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Ise Murata Manufacturing Completes Construction of New Facility

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Ise Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. recently held a ceremony to celebrate the completion of its second production building in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, Japan.

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Use of Industrial Wastes to Produce Eco-Friendly Cement Mixtures

The A to Z of Building

Production of cement will have an adverse effect on climate. This process is attributable to about 8% of annual global carbon dioxide emissions. But there is a constant increase in the need for.

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Dealers praise Karndean’s focus on design

Floor Covering News

May 13/20, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 25 By Lindsay Baillie Karndean’s Art Select in Reclaimed Chestnut provides dealers with unique visuals to offer clients. If a manufacturer is going to compete in the resilient flooring category it must possess top-notch products backed by performance, design and service. According to several flooring dealers, Karndean Designflooring […].

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How to Make Sure Your Home Stays Energy Efficient this Summer

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

For many of us, summer has become synonymous with high energy bills. However, even if you’re one of those people who has to have their AC running at all times, there are things that you can do to cut down on energy costs. To that end, we’ve created the following guide. Below is a list of surprisingly simple tips that you can use to ensure that your home stays energy efficient this summer.

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Vitro Architectural Glass Names Three Vice Presidents

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Vitro Architectural Glass recently announced the appointment of three vice presidents.

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Incorporating Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Systems in Renovation Projects to Decrease CO2 Emission

The A to Z of Building

Sergi Aguacil Moreno publicly defended his doctoral thesis on May 15 at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). Conducted under the supervision of Prof. Emmanuel Rey, Laboratory of.

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Beauflor USA’s Eternity makes stateside debut

Floor Covering News

White, Ga.—Beauflor USA has launched Eternity, a new laminate collection boasting superior durability and water resistance. The collection, which is manufactured in Belgium, is constructed on an extra-thick, moisture-resistant plank that is treated with water repelling technology to add protection against spills, stains and impacts. The planks have an overall 14mm thickness and an AC5 […].

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Water Closets: Essential or a Waste of Bathroom Space?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

When you’re designing a bathroom, you’re probably going to view the 2019 trends in bathroom technology and the latest faucet trends for inspiration. A water closet is another bathroom feature that is popular among some homeowners — but it’s considered unnecessary by others. So, how do you know if it’s the right choice for your home? If you’ve never heard of a water closet, Elle H-Millard of the National Kitchen + Bath Association (NKBA) explains, “The water closet is basically a toi

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Saint-Gobain Sells Silicon Carbide Business to OpenGate Capital

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Saint-Gobain recently announced the completion of the sale of its silicon carbide grains and powders business, which delivers annual sales of around €120 million (approximately $134.3 million), to the private equity firm OpenGate Capital.

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Summer Home décor trends that will be seen everywhere

Trendir Magazine

From fabrics to furniture to light fixtures summer home décor is here to take over and help us redecorate. Though we are not one to stick to one particular trend as we are here to bring you the latest in all areas, summer is one of those seasons that brings joy into home décor. There is just so much to choose from, and so many different styles to fall in love with, it can become overwhelming figuring out which of these will work best.

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