Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% Example: Take a tile that’s $3 per sf. in addition to the price of the tile. in addition to the price of the tile. Here it is.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve done a little exercise of our own to come up with some of our favorite tile shapes and patterns. Let’s get the skinny on a few tile shapes and patterns, and see how clients used them. Tile Shapes & Patterns. Probably a 3″x6″ subway or a 12″x24″ field tile.

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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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Tile Excellence

MARCH 17, 2014

Glass Mosaic Back Splash Installed $300.00 From Tile Excellence. He was so happy he has since referred. about tile installations, but most important how not to be taken to the cleaners by a" LINED IN. about tile installations, but most important how not to be taken to the cleaners by a" LINED IN. Tile Excellence.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. Dating back to as early as the 7th century the Islamic Arts have influenced an array of cultures and societies, such as the notable geometric designs in their tile work. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 11, 2014

New Arabesque Pattern Designs in Cement Tile. — Written by Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. As we explore pattern and tile design this month on Tile Talk, I’d like to start by introducing some of our newest Arabesque cement tile patterns. Arabesque Paver Tiles are Different. Tuesday, March 11, 2014.

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Making Tile Modern

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Tile for the People! That’s also why we created our online tile blender. You can mix and blend over 80 glass mosaic tile colors into your own personalized tile blend. You can mix and blend over 80 glass mosaic tile colors into your own personalized tile blend.

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The London Tile Co.

AUGUST 25, 2016

The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home, so it’s crucial to get your decor just right. 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.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, North America’s preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry, has named the winners of its 2024 Best Booth Awards. The design of the booth’s facade, marked by the company’s elegant wall tiles and the grandeur of their XL Slabs, is the epitome of contemporary design.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

We like surfaces, especially tiled surfaces. Let’s see how our clients’ tile renovations, whether a single room or an entire home, promote harmony by way of Feng Shui. AC’s brushed limestone Vestige Zebrano floor tile, semi-polished Wave limestone wall tile, and porcelain wood-plank wall tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

Enduring Tile of the London Underground. But I digress, after all this is a tile blog. To The Trains Tile Sign. Covant Garden - Photo Illustration Tile is used extensively on the underground. To maximize the light, reflective white tiles were applied to the stations. Tuesday, August 27, 2013.

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Tile Excellence

JUNE 24, 2017

Tile Installation Services | Labor Only | Tile Excellence. for the entire summer posting tile job pictures here and on Craigslist Boston -something I haven’t done since I retired 2 years ago-- from a tile installation job I just finished in Gloucester, MA ? Hey there, this is Chris Lawson , owner of Tile Excellence.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 20, 2017

Victorian tiles are a type of encaustic tile that are most notably known for their striking geometric patterns. They are often used for restorations and historical replicas, but many interested buyers are also using Victorian tiles for new buildings and modern style homes. The History of Victorian Tiles.

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Tile Excellence

JULY 30, 2014

Tile Installation Formulas [for installing tile flooring and tile walls) How to Figure Out Square Footage How to Know How Much Tile to Purchase (once you have sq. For every 100 sq ft of tile you will need 50 lbs of thin set mortar and 25 lbs of grout 4.Hardi takes one half pound of nails to nail each board.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

During Tile of Spain’s Coverings Connected press conference held earlier this week, Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain’s technical consultant and tile and stone expert, outlined the state of Spanish tile in the U.S., Spanish tile imports to the U.S. tile producers claiming injury, the U.S. Miami, Fla.—During

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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. Tape measure.

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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 Excellence

JULY 12, 2014

formulas for tile installation unknowingly experienced tile installers use formulas every day.Through experience we just automaticaly figure in our thinking of jobs using unoticed formulas every day.It For every 100 sq ft of tile you will need 50 lbs of thin set mortar and 25 lbs of grout 4.Hardi

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Cement Tile is Our Life. For more than a decade, our company has been dedicated to providing cement tile products that are at the forefront of their class. As Autumn rolls in, were taking time to reflect on how proud and honored we are to offer handmade cement tiles created by true artisans. Featured Tile. at 6:00 AM.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 19, 2020

With Coverings cancelled due to the Coronavirus epidemic, and face-to-face meetings now out of the question, Diary of a Tile Addict has been opened up to selected tile manufacturers to keep the flow of tile information flowing world-wide. The latest of these posts comes from our good friends in Brazil, Ceramica Porto Ferreira.

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 29, 2014

You’ve chosen the type and colour tile you want, but do you know what pattern you will lay the tiles in? Depending on the shape and style of your tiles , there are so many different designs possible, and each gives a completely different look to a room. Tiles are laid side by side in straight lines with grout in-between.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online. “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated. UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. The updated course has an expanded section on glass tile and mosaics.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 24, 2023

Atlas Concorde USA, an Italian-designed, American-made porcelain and ceramic tile manufacturer, introduced Hero, a modern porcelain tile collection inspired by natural slate stone; and Cove Terra, a solid color concrete-look porcelain tile collection. Franklin, Tenn.—Atlas

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Fall in Love with a Classic - Casablanca Cement Tile. Project Pick: Moroccan Inspired Cement Tile Floor. This months project pick includes a tile pattern whose name conjures both a romantic and exotic locale and the setting for a 1942 American romantic film classic, Casablanca. Cement Tile and Moroccan Tile.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 19, 2013

Creating Cement Tile Molds and Pigments for Handmade Tiles: Part 2 of Our Look at ARTO Brick. ARTOs Normandy Cream cement tile board is getting ready for shipment. Over the years, I have been on several tile manufacturing tours, but let me stress how excited I am for each and every tour. Custom Tile Molds.

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Ceramics of Italy

JULY 12, 2022

The floor is the other interesting aspect of the project and consists of a single large mosaic, a polychrome artwork that dialogues with the collections suspended from the wooden structures. www.ragno.it. L'articolo Ceramiche Ragno’s first flagship showroom opened in Milan proviene da ceramica.info.

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Making Tile Modern

APRIL 18, 2016

Modwalls | Colorful Modern Tile Since 2005. Tile for the People! That’s also why we created our online tile blender. You can mix and blend over 80 glass mosaic tile colors into your own personalized tile blend. You can mix and blend over 80 glass mosaic tile colors into your own personalized tile blend.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Understanding Cement Tile Bullnose Trim or Molding. Trim and molding seems to be one of the most confusing details in a tile installation. For instance, the terms " surface bullnose " and " single bullnose " refer to the same transition on a finished edge. This blog post is devoted to cement tile bullnose trim.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In years past, Florim USA has shared winning booths with its parent company, presenting tile produced and distributed in both countries. The MileStone brand is centered on sustainable tile made in the USA,” said Rodolfo Panisi, Florim USA’s CEO. Recently, the brand released the first 32 x 32 tile manufactured in the U.S.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 11, 2013

Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles. Enjoy Long-Lasting, Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles. Field tile, or solid colored tile, is a tile found in the main "field" or area of an installation covering the walls, floors or steps of your swimming pool. Featured Tile. Yucatan Cobalt.

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Ceramics of Italy

APRIL 7, 2023

In this project,” architect Patricia Viel explains, “the dialogue between spaces is reinforced with the aid of materials and objects that reference craftsmanship and convey a positive mood. There’s a kind of magic in Marazzi’s product design and development,” Patricia Viel explains. www.marazzitile.co.uk

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 27, 2022

At Shaw, we refer to our sustainability strategy as sustain[HUMAN]ability—putting people at the heart of all we do,” said Kellie Ballew, vice president of global sustainability at Shaw. The company’s EcoWorx carpet tile became the first product in the world to be Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver under the new, more rigorous Version 4.0

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 11, 2019

Barriers between natural stone and ceramics in the tile sector have long since broken down. Wednesday 1st May 2019 will see a series of talks organised and Chaired by Diary of a Tile Addict’s Joe Simpson. Mosaic installation by Gary Drostle. Hard Surfaces 2019 will run alongside The Natural Stone Show 2019. More at: [link].

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Making Tile Modern

APRIL 18, 2016

Modwalls | Colorful Modern Tile Since 2005. Tile for the People! That’s also why we created our online tile blender. You can mix and blend over 80 glass mosaic tile colors into your own personalized tile blend. You can mix and blend over 80 glass mosaic tile colors into your own personalized tile blend.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2018

Image: Trevor Brown Architects Hexagonal tile backsplash “People are gravitating toward cleaner, modern backsplashes, as opposed to the busier mosaics, to create a timeless look,” says Pace Tropper of TileBar. However, the wood look above was achieved with stone tile. Subway tile remains a popular choice among homeowners.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

moldings and mosaics allow for many design options. The tile would then be installed with White Thinset directly on the membrane. Note: for further technical information and specifications please refer to the TILE COUNCIL OF AMERICA HANDBOOK, and the DIMENSION STONE DESIGN MANUAL from the Marble Institute of America.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

The long list of benefits that tile brings to the table is quite well known. Tile is resistant to scratches and wear, is waterproof and very easy to maintain. However, tile does have its limits. The lines previously drawn by tile are being pushed aside by the new thin and thick porcelain tile options. .

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