Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Last year we covered the exciting collection Cava designed by LucidiPevere for Living Ceramics – a concrete-effect range focused on highlighting the wonders of coloured grout through a series of surface incisions. Cava Mosaic Beige and Tierra de Siena. Cava Black Mosaic. Cava Mosaic Black. Cava Mosaic Beige.

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As The Tile Turns

JULY 29, 2014

We recently received this great tool from the experts at Artistic Tile showing the prominent effect of grout color in a mosaic application. As designers push the boundaries of mosaic design, grout can often become more visible thus altering the appearance of such mosaics.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Las Vegas— The International Surface Event, held here last month, was home to three powerhouse tile companies this year: Dal-Tile, MSI and Emser Tile. While the main event for tile each year is Coverings, being held in Orlando, Fla., Tile suppliers agreed this year’s show was robust and the energy was palpable.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 22, 2021

How to choose bathroom tiles. Once upon a time, choosing bathroom tiles was simple, but now there’s an endless array of tiles to choose from. How about tile size? At London Tile Co. we understand the stress that often occurs when it comes to finding the right tiles for your home, and we’re here to help.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

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. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. What is Grout Haze?

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The Tile Doctor

JUNE 30, 2020

Yes, what you select for something as simple as your grout can make or break your projects appearance. Today you have what seems like an almost endless array of choices in Tile, Stone, Glass and even Mosaics.

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How to Floor Tile

APRIL 19, 2022

We have to seal it, before grouting to keep the grout from changing the color of the Slate and getting stuck in the rough texture. It takes more work to grout. Having said that, Travertine is the shower material I have ripped out or re-grouted and sealed largely because of mold growth in heavily used showers.

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Tile of Spain USA

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Ceramic tile manufacturers from Spain are making waves in the digital arena by turning to technology to transform the tile selection process. “We Create your very own mosaic sheets with the GLASS MOSAIC MESH Creator by Alttoglass. Click & Tile by Azuliber. Cement Tile Floor Simulator by Cerlat.

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Tile Excellence

OCTOBER 26, 2014

The middle of the "field" tile is a 4 ft by 4 ft custom laser cut mosaic marble medallion installed diagonally within the different color boarder. elaborate tile work marble base marble bathroom marble days marble deco tile marble flooring marble garden tub marble tile installation marble trim marble wall borders walk in shower'

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Okay, so grout is NOT the most interesting thing to read about; however, it’s such an important part of design! I recently saw this awesome photo on Ella Scott Design’s Instagram page that had our 4” Calacatta Chablis Hexagon mosaic on the wall and penny round mosaic on the floor.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Okay, so grout is NOT the most interesting thing to read about; however, it’s such an important part of design! I recently saw this awesome photo on Ella Scott Design’s Instagram page that had our 4” Calacatta Chablis Hexagon mosaic on the wall and penny round mosaic on the floor.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2021

Emser Tile has new additions to achieve that look: Brique Charcoal, Kumito Black Chevron and Passion Nero. Kumito is a timeless ceramic chevron mosaic tile that comes in two distinct colors. This chevron mosaic is the perfect accent to any wall. Passion Nero. It has a V4 shade variation rating.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. Avente Tile welcomes a new tile perspective to our blog. Our guest post is provided by Ruth Hinds on behalf of Tons of Tiles , U.K.-based A mosaic wall is one of the best features that you can have in your home. Use Handmade Tiles. Lets Talk Tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. Machine-Made Ceramics.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2020

Ege Seramik’s new Dorado collection blends the look of mosaics with natural stone. In addition, it is said to create an infinite mosaic composed of rectangular shapes connected by a color-complementing simulated grout line. The post Ege Seramik’s Dorado mixes marble with mosaics appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

Bring the natural character of honeycomb into your home with hexagon tiles ! Read on as Garden State Tile lists the top hexagon tile styles seen today, and how to incorporate this timeless trend into your own design projects. Garden State Tile Glazed Porcelain Mosaics. Retro Revival. Trendy Transitions.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

In case shopping at midnight or facial hair aren’t your thing, there’s another trend that’s growing attention: matte black tile. At Architectural Ceramics, we’re excited for this sophisticated tile trend. Available in five colorways, this tile blends durability and style. We hope they grow on you.

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The Tile Doctor

JUNE 30, 2020

Grout is a substance used in tile and mosaic installations. Many people donand#39;t think of it beyond its utilitarian purpose, but contractors, home designers, and DIY homeowners understand the decorative possibilities grout can bring to any space, indoors or outdoors.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Sika partnered with the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) to host evaluations for its Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program. The day before, Sika conducted thorough grout installation training using its comprehensive SikaTile line of grout solutions. “We Day two saw three installers take CTEF’s CTI hands-on test.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Joey and David hard at work grouting the tile panels for the BDNY booth. We worked hard, especially Joey and David who did last-minute grouting. We were able to showcase our favorite tiles of the moment. How about the tile at the bar? Like the tile you saw at our booth? Booth prep! It had a great payoff.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

SikaTile-815 Secure Grout is a high-performance, fast-setting, dustless grout that delivers hard, durable joints and is formulated for strength and simplicity. The color-consistent, efflorescence-free grout is ideal for interior and exterior residential and commercial installations.

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 3, 2016

If that’s the case then read on as we have some fantastic deals on some of our favourite tile ranges this month. First up we have the gorgeous crackle-glazed (or crazed) Cactus range of retro metro wall tiles. Don’t forget to seal your crackle glaze tiles before grouting, particularly if using a dark coloured grout.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 1, 2019

If you are considering giving your home a mini-makeover this Spring don’t forget to think about the tiles – simply updating your splashback or replacing floor tiles can give your space a quick transformation. Tiles are extremely hard-wearing, hygienic and available in so many different sizes, colours and styles.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 18, 2016

Tiles are a great choice for kitchen splashbacks, as they are both hardwearing and waterproof. There are a range of different styles and designs available, so we’ve put together some of the most popular options to help you choose your kitchen splashback tiles. Metro Kitchen Splashback Tiles. Brick Kitchen Splashback Tiles.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

There is no denying that we spend A LOT of time looking at (and obsessing over) fresh and innovative tile. To get us all in the right mindset, we pulled some of the top trends for fall and related them to some of the tiles we are loving now. This porcelain tile collection offers a lot more than the Tartan pattern we show below.

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 15, 2017

When choosing tiles there are lots of different things to think about – the material, colour, shape and size just to name a few. Depending on where you are going to be using your tiles, slip resistance is another thing to keep in mind. Hand rails should be installed where necessary, for example on ramps. Description.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 1, 2018

Read on for more information about this month’s Featured Tile ranges Panache and Malmo – both of which feature modern grey tones. The Panache range has a modern cement-effect look that is helped by the subtle differences in colour and pattern of each tile. 600x600mm porcelain floor tiles in White, Grey, Beige & Mocha.

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The London Tile Co.

JANUARY 2, 2018

Simply changing the tiles in your kitchen or bathroom can breathe new life into your existing decor, or you could do something more drastic like adding a tiled feature wall to your living area or converting your bathroom into a wet room. Whatever you decide, we stock a wide range of traditional and modern tiles to suit any project.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Because these stones are high-tech porcelain, the tiles offer the durability, stain resistance and incredible life cycle that porcelain offers, while still achieving the luminescent visual depth found in nature’s creations. Additional sizes beyond the 48 x 48 tiles include 24 x 48, 12 x 24 and 4 x12.

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 31, 2017

Cement tiles are a popular choice for kitchen backsplashes for their many unique styles and ability to protect the walls from splashes and spills. Liven up your space with colorful patterns and mosaic designs, and add durability and efficiency to your kitchen with cement backsplash tiles. Wet tile saw. Grout float.

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Tile Excellence

JANUARY 19, 2014

Tile Installtion FAQ: Sanded Grout or Un-Sanded Grout? Tile Installation and Tile Repair. Always use sanded grout whenever possible. The industry standard states that un-sanded grout be used on grout joints 1/8 or less and sanded grout is used on grout joints 1/8 and larger up to 1/2 inch.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? To avoid getting into the nitty-gritty, it’s because of how the tile is made. Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature.

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The London Tile Co.

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Porcelain is quickly becoming the most popular tile material for almost every application; from non-slip mosaics for wet room floors, to natural looking wood effect floor tiles. This helps the tile become frost proof, as well as protecting it against moss, mould and staining. Benefits of PorcelPave. Roof terraces.

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The London Tile Co.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Craqueles Liso Gris Ceramic Tiles. The Craqueles Liso range of tiles feature a cracked glaze which give an interesting and textured look. These tiles would make a great grey splashback in a kitchen, team with bright accessories for a stand-out pop of colour. We think these would look great with a bright red tile.

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The London Tile Co.

AUGUST 25, 2016

We’ve put together some tips to help you just the right floor tiles for your kitchen. Darker coloured tiles can look striking and modern, and can work well even in small kitchens when used with clever lighting. Don’t be afraid to use a coloured floor tile, particularly if your overall colour scheme is quite simple.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. Last year, world-wide vendors came together for “the global tile and stone experience” hosted in Orlando, Florida. Angular glass tile.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Create a focal point in your bathroom that is also functional with cement tile. As the best tile for showers, cement tile offers a wide range of benefits for this space. Look for Tile Qualities and Conditions. When compared to ceramic, glass or stone tile, cement tile are the best tiles for showers.

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