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Ask An Interior Designer: Tips For Choosing Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Clare Phillips is an independent consultant on interior design and house building who has recently completed her own self-build project in Surrey. I’ve used porcelain, as it is a high-fired ceramic that makes for a tough tile to withstand changes of temperature and hard wear. Fewer grout lines gives a more streamlined look.

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A Guide for Choosing Your Kitchen Wall Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Always go for porcelain floor tiles over ceramic as porcelain tiles are much harder wearing and highly unlikely to crack or chip. Plus, as porcelain floor tiles are non-porous and colour fast, they should look as good in twenty years as they do today! Top tip: tile grout doesn’t have to be white! Kitchen Interior Design.

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Grouted Geometry

Diary of a Tile Addict

Regular readers of Tile Addict will have noted my comments on the growing use of coloured grout as an integral part of new tile displays at Coverings and other recent international trade shows. Perhaps the apotheosis of this trend can be seen in Cava: a collection designed for Living Ceramics by LucidiPevere.

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New Range: Design Patterned Wall & Floor Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Unleash your inner interior designer with the Design range of patterned wall and floor tiles. From floral designs to geometric shapes, these tiles became hugely popular in both public places and private homes. Shown here: The Design range of patterned tiles are suitable for walls and floors.

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Modern Applications for Ceramic Tile

Tile of Spain USA

Monochrome geometrics pop against white marble-look porcelain, while floral-inspired patterns are beautifully suited with ceramic wood. The availability of large-format slabs means fewer joins and a grout-free appearance that. Another alternative is a simple border of black and white tiles creating a bold floor with a classic look.

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Atlas Concorde USA introduces new collections

Floor Covering News

Atlas Concorde USA unveiled its latest porcelain tile offerings, showcasing a fusion of inspiration and innovation at Coverings 2024. “The intention behind our new collections is to redefine the possibilities in interior design,” explained Federico Pifferi, CEO of Atlas Concorde USA. Franklin, Tenn.—Atlas

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Avente Tile Talk: Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation

Tile Talk

Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. I’ll explain what grout haze is, how to correctly identify the problem, and why it occurs. Cement tiles that needs to be grouted. What is Grout Haze?

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