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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Backsplash Design, Cost & Installation.

Tile Talk

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. Here are the first three: Use a very narrow grout line when installing cement tiles.

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The Great Reveal 2023

Floor Covering News

The large-profile laminate plank resembles the authentic and timeless charm of hardwood, thanks to sophisticated EIR technology and a painted micro bevel. The dramatic embossing, extensive variation in pattern, v groove and painted bevel provide the look and feel of natural wood with the lasting beauty and durability of waterproof vinyl.

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Winter Markets Product Guide 2022

Floor Covering News

Shaw Industries, which returned to Surfaces for the first time in 15 years , wowed retailers with a bevy of new offerings across its family of brands—Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Philadelphia Commercial and, of course, Shaw Floors.

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Fall intros: Innovations entice dealers to sell better goods

Floor Covering News

With low pattern repetition, painted beveled edges and embossed textures, SolidTech Plus adds a more authentic, natural hardwood look and feel to the SolidTech collection. Philadelphia Commercial. An embossed thermo-resin layer provides realism while integrated grout lines match the floor perfectly, without making a mess.

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Avente Tile Talk: Interview with Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC

Tile Talk

Paul studied at the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. hand painted tile. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Bosphorous/Rosette Focal by Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC. How and when did you start creating your tiles? backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Suppliers eye Main Street as businesses rebound

Floor Covering News

Hexx is a hexagon tile visual with hand-painted grout lines and Twill is a 3 x 18 weathered oak herringbone visual. Philadelphia Commercial/Shaw. Philadelphia Commercial’s Phase 2 products offer a more refined, elegant style.