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Celebrating Distinctions in Mexican History and Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Mexico is a country whose customs are rich in tradition, be it celebrating a day in history like Cinco de Mayo with an elaborate festival, or hand-crafting Saltillo tile almost the same way today as was done at its conception decades ago. Terra Cotta or Saltillo Tile? Terra cotta tile is a red clay-based tile.

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Tapping the high-end market with tile and stone

Floor Covering News

The high-end tile market carries much potential for savvy flooring dealers. The ceramic, stone and porcelain tile category remains one of only two truly aspirational product categories within the industry, meeting the needs of the high-end market in several ways.

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ASCER Announces Highly Distinguished Jury for the 19th Annual Tile of Spain Awards

Tile of Spain USA

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the six highly distinguished architects and interior designers who will serve on the jury for the 19 th annual Tile of Spain Awards. This year’s jury is presided by prestigious Tokyo based architect Kengo Kuma founder of KKAA Studio. Izaskun Chinchilla.

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Opus Floors launches Naturcork

Floor Covering News

Calgary, AB, Canada—Opus Floors introduces Naturcork—the first, 24 x 36, 8mm thick, digitally printed, glue down cork tile. With this introduction of digital printing technology on cork tiles, the market is no longer limited to the expected look of a cork floor, opening the door to unrealized potential, according to the company.

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Tile of Spain Quick Ship Collection Captivates with Museum Series

Tile of Spain USA

The Tile of Spain Quick Ship Collection brings museum inspired design and artistic flair with the Museum Collection by Alttoglass. Stunning tiles made from the highest quality aluminum, will inspire any kitchen with the captivating tile display. Part of the stunning Museum Collection is the Moma design tile.

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Installation Equation: Get Into the Holiday Spirit with Granada Tile’s Stripes Range of Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

It’s Fourth of July week here in the United States. As you can imagine, at Granada Tile , we take stripes very seriously given our Echo Collection’s new—and beloved—stripes range of cement tile we recently introduced. Each tile features a pattern of six stripes laid out in parallel, irregularly-spaced lines.

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Choosing the Best Countertop for Your Kitchen

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

When remodeling or upgrading your kitchen, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is choosing a. Below is some information on five great options for kitchen countertops to help you select one that’s right for you. Granite is one of the most popular choices for kitchen countertops. About Arizona Tile.

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