CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course. The updated course has an expanded section on glass tile and mosaics.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

Dealers should make sure they are able to offer indoor- and outdoor-rated floor, wall, decorative and mosaic tiles in a variety of materials (stone, ceramic and porcelain) and sizes, including large-format and even large, thin porcelain slabs,” Emser’s Villanueva-Heras explained. These are much less expensive and easily updated.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

From the shower pan to the grout, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. With tools for homeowners, architects, contractors and distributors (that’s us) alike, Laticrete is a great resource for tile installation products and learning. Pratt & Larson’s fan mosaic; image via prattandlarson.com.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 21, 2019

I take the first three days to fulfil the journalistic and commercial imperatives of Tile & Stone Journal , Tile Today and The Specifier’s Guide to Tiling ; and then dedicate at least one day to feeding my tile addiction. The tiles appeared to be hand-carved stone, ivory, or bone, decorated with gold leaf.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 23, 2019

The Hard Surfaces & Natural Stone Show is fast approaching. Barriers between natural stone and ceramics in the tile sector have long since broken down. To further play with colour, Love Tiles has also added coloured grout to their list of offerings. Details for Hard Surfaces and Natural Stone Show 2019: ExCel, London.

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Stagetecture

MARCH 17, 2017

Tile is also preferred because it comes in many designs like glass, metal, ceramic and mosaic. Technology enables the creation of tiles mimicking wood, concrete, and stone. The good news is that you don’t need special tools or knowledge to install tile – unlike other countertop materials.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I met Esther of Lilywork Tile about eight years ago at Coverings, an annual tile and stone trade show. We self-promote via our website, and Facebook, which have been useful tools for people familiar with our business to further explore our products and concepts. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Crossville: Stone Fiction. Crossville’s new Stone Fiction will be on display at NeoCon 2022. The line’s subtly striated visual and limestone-like textural detailing—achieved through Crossville’s advanced tile design technology—is designed to emulate the nuances of stone mineral deposits and pitting of the natural material.

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Decorator on Demand

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

This tile is great, it adds really nice texture without seeing any grout joints. The slab was a little more money, but worth it to my clients who dont like grout lines. I had cheap outdated stone mantel. The stone was covered with wood box and drywall. Walls of Stone. Eldorado Stone. (1). Chicago painter.

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Making Tile Modern

APRIL 16, 2012

Tools of the Trade –> As an interior designer, I don’t often dissect my design thought process to others because it’s not the most profound method. Do some online searches on material options: ceramic, porcelain, glass, natural stone, and cork to name a few. where to start.

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