Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

You may be adding garland to your White Pine or pining after tile you saw on our website. Whatever the case may be, when it comes to small design details, don’t forget about tile trim. First, check out our list of tile trim terms, where we describe various types as well as mention AC Collections that feature them.

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Making Tile Modern

MAY 30, 2012

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). We believe it’s just as important as finding the tile that’s right for you! Grout is what seals everything together – literally.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Creative Accents with Cement Tile. Project Pick: Get Creative with Cement Tile Accents. Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. Fragments are another way to get creative with cement tile. Geometric 10.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments - Our New Cement Tile Accent Strips. Meet our newest line of cement tile: Fragments ! Its pretty easy to see that these tiny, tesserae have cement tile pedigree. Fragments Cement Tile Accent Strip. Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Installing a slate tile floor. For the present project that we are working on Vermont slate tile was chosen for the mudroom entry way as well as the half bathroom that is attached to it. Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor. Lets Talk Tile.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 14, 2014

Cement Tile Backsplash Design, Cost & Installation Tips. One of the biggest trends in cement tile is to use them for a backsplash – primarily a kitchen backsplash – like the one shown here and featured on Houzz by our friends, Philadelphia-based general contracting firm Buckminster Green. Pick the right grout color.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

Instead of flowers, let’s talk showers and shower tile. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. From the shower pan to the grout, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. Schluter Systems. Made in the U.S.A.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

A tile shower installation- Time lapsed video/explanation. How to tile a shower in 48 seconds! This will give you a great overview of the process though from sealing the cement board to wiping the tile clean. I had already planned out the tile layout so the next part was to actually start setting the tile.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

Las Vegas—Coverings released a select product preview of new tile and stone products, along with a sneak peek of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be unveiled at Coverings 2022 , taking place here April 5-8, 2022. The sophisticated tile in gray and beige can easily be integrated with neutral furnishings.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 21, 2014

Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash. She shared an installation photo from a recent project that showcases Aventes popular Cuban Cement Tile! A recent kitchen remodel in Quebec used Cuban Cement tiles. Everything works together using the same color palette as the tiles. Benefits of Polished Cement Tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 14, 2012

Relief Cement Tile. I will never forget the first time I saw a relief cement tile. The texture was artistically integrated into the pattern to add a complexity to the floor tile. The tile stood out like a little gem and the texture on the surface provided depth and sophistication. Labels: cement tile , relief cement tile.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Orlando – Coverings has released a sneak peek of new tile and stone products, along with a select preview of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be showcased at Coverings 2023, set to take place April 18-21, 2023, here at the Orange County Convention Center. As the No. Habana , a new collection from CEVICA S.L.,

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 17, 2016

These can all be constructed using waterproof tile backer board, and then tiled to create a modern finish. Some underfloor heating systems can also be installed on walls, offering a solution for warming towels or showering areas. Glass mosaic tiles are great for adding interest in niches, around sinks and on feature walls.

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Making Tile Modern

JANUARY 28, 2016

Seriously…All grouts are not created equal. More often than not, grout becomes an overlooked element within the tile installation process (why is that btw?). We believe it’s just as important as finding the tile that’s right for you! Grout is what seals everything together – literally.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. You can create a pinwheel pattern using only plain, solid color field tile.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Cement Tile Create a Warm Welcome. Traditional Gran Cordoba Cement Tile Polished 8"x8". When a customer requests a special size for their handmade cement tiles, we are more than happy to assist in meeting their design needs and special requests. The colors used in this custom cement tile pattern include: Heritage Lemon Chiffon.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

For these reasons, Heras said Emser agrees the overall ceramic tile and stone industry continues to grow at a low single-digit pace. There are opportunities in both countertops and flooring for natural stone in kitchens and master bathrooms,” explained Roy Viana, director natural stone and slab, Dal-Tile Corporation.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

AUGUST 4, 2015

This bathroom was in need of a serious makeover when tile installer Jeff Engebretson was called to the job. The 12″x24″ tile used on the walls is installed in a staggered brick joint, the shower floor in a 2″x2″ mosaic. This edging is rust-proof and gives a clean and modern finish to tile.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Cement Tile Design Trends & Tips. I love the color in this cement tile floor. Notice how the cement tile pattern blends similar colors to create a simpler pattern? If youre having trouble finding the right color, design or pattern, then these cement tile design trends may provide the answer you were looking for.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Interview with Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC. Todays post is the second in our Tile Artisans Interview Series. It’s a joy to share their love of tile. I met Esther of Lilywork Tile about eight years ago at Coverings, an annual tile and stone trade show. Bosphorous/Rosette Focal by Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. These pavers have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. Further, by using our Spanish Paver Tiles, youll feel good knowing your choice is also good for the environment. Like what you see?

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Expressive Ideas is the new vinyl-based tile (VBT) innovation from AHF Contract that will be featured at NeoCon 2022. The VBT product line, exclusively from AHF Products, offers lower maintenance and life-cycle costs versus traditional vinyl composition tile (VCT) tile, with colors developed specifically for commercial environments.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

Cadiz Tiles Add Warmth to Maine Coastal Kitchen. If you follow this blog, you know theres nothing I like better than sharing a tile installation photo from our customers! They were kind enough to show us how they used Aventes Spanish Cadiz Tiles! They were kind enough to show us how they used Aventes Spanish Cadiz Tiles!

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 21, 2019

Although I have been writing about ceramic tiles for decades, and have visited Cersaie every year for over a quarter of a century, I still get a flush of excitement at the thought of this year’s show. I guess I really am a Tile Addict! At first glance I wasn’t sure I was even looking at tiles at all. Mario Montanari at work.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. www.mapei.com.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

Daltile recommends a ceramic merchandising system that can help guide the consumer through the selection process more efficiently. Simply put, consumers have a strong desire for tile,” Mara Villanueva-Heras, vice president of marketing, Emser Tile, told FCNews. How much tile is enough.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

moldings and mosaics allow for many design options. When the stone is exposed to water, moisture penetrates the stone and grout and into the mud bed, activating the loose particles of cement. Or a Kerdi shower system which doesn’t even use mud which is the easiest installation method out there. Kerdi Shower System.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 23, 2019

Barriers between natural stone and ceramics in the tile sector have long since broken down. One company, Love Tiles , is taking colour very seriously, akin to the importance an artist would place on shade. This gives freedom to utlise the tiles in a variety of diverse settings. Troba pedestal from Schluter-Systems.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 3, 2013

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), has won a 2013 KBCULTURE Award for Tile of Spain manufacturer Ceracasa’s stunning Absolute porcelain tile. Ceracasa wins award.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

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. Installation of Ceramic Tile in the Wet-Set Method, with Portland Cement Mortar – 2013 [Revised] Status: The publication available for purchase through TCNA and ANSI is current.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

economy heading into 2020 with a hopeful outlook and poised for growth—unemployment is down and consumer confidence is on the rise—the time for tile to shine is now. has one of the lowest consumptions per capita of porcelain tile of all developed countries. Las Vegas—With the U.S. Color, sizes and shapes.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

About the product : Daltile is currently launching its Defend powered by Microban program and the new floor, wall and mosaic tile products under that umbrella. Defend is a distinct product line of high-performance tile featuring Microban technology, which is built into the tile and will not wash off or wear away.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Urban Wood is a beautiful new porcelain tile ideal for any application, especially for creative projects where the “look of wood” is typically not specified, in particular, for hospitality suites’ kitchens and bathrooms. Florim’s new Urban Wood. and a >0.50

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

“The two main advantages glue down presents over interlocking products are design and pattern options and the ability to individually replace damaged pieces without disturbing surrounding planks or tiles,” explained Jenne Ross, director of marketing, Karndean Designflooring. There is, of course, the thorny discussion about costs.

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The London Tile Co.

JANUARY 20, 2015

Before you start browsing tiles and choosing taps there are some important things to consider. Whilst tiles, adhesive and grout give the right level of waterproofing for a normal bathroom, a wet room needs to be fully tanked. You can waterproof your wet room using a waterproof membrane or tile backer board beneath the tiles.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2021

One standout collection includes the company’s Engineered Stone Click Planks & Tiles. Daltile’s expansive offerings run the gamut from ceramic, porcelain, glass, natural stone tiles and mosaics to extra-large slabs, roofing tiles and countertops. Pure Grout from Republic Floor. Karndean Designflooring.

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