Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Photo by Joaquim Alves Gaspar, Lisboa, Portugal. Now, you too can bring the look and feel of Portugal into your home by using our Portuguese Ceramic Tiles in your next project.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 2, 2023

—Crossville recently launched its CrossValue Program , a curated collection of the company’s best-selling tile lines that are deeply inventoried to provide customers with readily available, high-quality porcelain tile. Owen Stone Each CrossValue Program collection includes the 12 x 24 unpolished size.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The vibrantly tiled façades of Portugal’s homes are one of the country’s most iconic sights, but those sights are disappearing. Attempting to preserve the tiling legacy before it disappears entirely is Gazete Azulejos. Once handmade in factories thoroughout Portugal, reduced demand over the years led to closures.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2022

—With the successful additions to the Shift Collection and the release of the classically-inspired Pietra Gris tiles and mosaics , Walker Zanger said it unveiled another hallmark collection to their impressive roster of residential and commercial tile products—the minimalist Gubi Collection. Each tile has its own unique character.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

Breaking into the tile business, while challenging, is a manageable endeavor for many flooring dealers. The biggest challenge for the dealer today is the shortage of skilled technicians to install ceramic tile,” explained Tony Wright, director of dealer sales, Dal-Tile. Another aspect of a successful tile program is training.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Doug Hayes named Vice President of Sales for Florida Tile, Inc. Florida Tile has named Doug Hayes as Vice President of Sales. In his new role, Hayes will lead all the Independent, Branch, and Commercial Sales divisions for both the Florida Tile and Cotto d’Este USA Brands. Florida Tile, Inc. CTDA Home | Contact Us.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations. This month, Avente pays homage to the classic styles of Portuguese Tiles. In last weeks post , Arpi Nalbandian started the month-long celebration by introducing the rich history and culture of Portugal, and the important role hand-painted ceramic tile has played. Oporto 6"x6".

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Granada Tile

APRIL 25, 2014

In 711 the Moors invaded Spain and several decades later they managed to conquer not only Spain, but also southern Portugal. Visit the Alhambra Palace and witness the walls of beautifully decorated multi-colored tile. At the beginning of the twenty-first century, we have seen a resurgence of demand for the cement tile.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2021

Multiplier tile panel collection. launched Multiplier, its newest mosaic tile collection. The new tile collection accompanies Crossville’s other recently launched collections, the in-side porcelain tile and Portugal porcelain tile collections. Crossville, Tenn.— Crossville, Inc.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

LEXINGTON, KY – Florida Tile has “turned another corner” with the introduction of MalteseDP ceramic wall tile. The wall tile complements last year’s introduction of MalteseDP Digital Porcelain floor tile, its popularity based on the ability to differentiate from traditional limestone looks via the use of contemporary colors.

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Tile of Spain USA

MAY 29, 2015

A panel of seven renowned architects recently came together to decide upon the 13 th annual Tile of Spain Awards , presented by ASCER. This year’s Tile of Spain Architecture Award was presented to the project entitled House in Principe Real created by Vasco Correia and Patricia Sousa from the CAMARIM Arquitectos studio.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 13, 2022

The collection is another addition to Walker Zanger’s offering of decorative stone tiles. Pietra Gris features subtle, unique and naturally occurring color variations, embodied in mosaics and field tile with a foundational palette centered around natural whites and cloudy gray veins. It makes an accessible addition to any project.”.

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Heath Ceramics

JUNE 19, 2015

Tile hunting in Portugal and Spain for the next 3 weeks. (at Summer vacation! at porto)

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 28, 2019

A uniquely wonderful private commission in his Portuguese homeland is certainly one way to tile a façade. In typical Add Fuel style, it appears the building’s exterior has been ripped away, revealing the intricate ’tiling’ beneath. Add Fuel – Private commission, Portugal, 2018 Photo Credit: ©Diogo Machado.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 5, 2014

BOISE, Idaho Florida Tile continues expanding its brand and market presence with the opening of the company’s second tile and stone showroom in four months, this one in Boise on July 15. In March, Florida Tile opened a nearly 15,000-square-foot showroom and warehouse in Dallas. ———-. Industry Insights'

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Coverings 2023, the tile industry’s premier North American trade show, took place here last month, April 18-21, to resounding industry excitement and palpable energy across the show floor. Clark Cornelius, president and COO of Florida Tile, agreed, noting: “The show was excellent. Florida Tile also sees a bright future ahead.

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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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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 16, 2019

Produced on a small scale, geometric shaped tiles are created and manipulated by Vasco Costa to enable the beauty of the handmade to shine through and for artisanal variety to create ambience. Red and white clay tiles fired at low temperatures are used for indoor projects, and more resistant stoneware is used for exteriors.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Thanks to the Tile Heritage Foundation. 2, 2012) - After publishing this post, I was thrilled to read this article, Foundation crafts artisan-tile archive , honoring the co-founders of the Tile Heritage Foundation and their commitment to preserving our tile heritage. They promote contemporary tile work as well.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 24, 2013

The US National Safety Council recently presented Florida Tile with its Perfect Record Award recognizing at least 12 consecutive months without incurring a company-wide occupational injury or illness that resulted in days away from work or death. By: Richard Howland & Associates. Featured Articles'

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Tile Talk

MAY 28, 2013

Spring into Summer with our Cement Tile Ideas. Handmade cement tiles are an easy-to-maintain product that not only offer deep colors and a rich history, but most importantly, they offer long-lasting beauty and extensive design possibilities for floors and walls. Our Pinterest board featuring Cement Tile: Floors, Walls.

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The Habitus Collection

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Habitus has recently introduced a new concept in cork tile material; Super Tuscan Cork Tile. It is produced using remnants of the cork industry in Spain and Portugal. Irregular shards of virgin cork are shaped by hand and supplied on sheets for installation like ceramic tiles using thinset adhesive and tile grout.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 17, 2014

Florida Tile will continue expanding its line of tile, much of it in the popular HDP – High Definition Porcelain™, and also premiere its initial entries in to the thin tile market during the industry’s largest tile and stone show and conference, Coverings commencing April 29. Thicknesses range from 3.5

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

One of the most respected Portuguese tile brands, Recer was founded in 1977. Today it is a medium sized producer of porcelain tiles, and ceramic wall tiles, offering home owners and designers a wide range of contemporary solutions with its wide and diversified product portfolio. metres of tiles, achieving total sales of Euro 45.3

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

One of the most respected Portuguese tile brands, Recer was founded in 1977. Today it is a medium sized producer of porcelain tiles, and ceramic wall tiles, offering home owners and designers a wide range of contemporary solutions with its wide and diversified product portfolio. metres of tiles, achieving total sales of Euro 45.3

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to mingle with fellow architects, designers, builders, and tile artisans and enjoy a night of glamour and fun. USA • Portugal • Mexico • Turkey • Italy • Michigan • India Keynote Speaker MATERIAL BANK Will be speaking about trends in the commercial and residential building design industry.

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The Perfect Bath

JANUARY 16, 2013

The production of cement tile is documented as far back as the 13th century in France and Portugal with some early installations still in in remarkably good condition. The hay day of cement tile in the US was in the 1920′w and 30′s. Uncategorized cement tile Design Marrakesh Tile Tile'

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 28, 2019

We have a few unique and incredible artists and projects to share – a whole raft of wonderful work with tiles, mosaics, and more. In response, these rough forms each partially feature a selection of ceramic tiles, perfectly moulded to their shape. Kneaded Memory”, Beaufort04, Belgium, 2012 / Public ART, Porto Cit, Portugal, 2015.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 13, 2022

T he ceramic tile category is arguably flooring’s closest link to the interior design community. Ceramic tile trends take their design cues directly from consumer habits within the home and builds upon those needs to craft its looks, textures and technologies.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. ReCinder by Rosy Napper Tile Around Town – Mark Williams There were around 200 brands on display at SDS this year. Andrews/Quiligotti flying the flag for real terrazzo.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. ReCinder by Rosy Napper Tile Around Town – Mark Williams There were around 200 brands on display at SDS this year. Andrews/Quiligotti flying the flag for real terrazzo.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. ReCinder by Rosy Napper Tile Around Town – Mark Williams There were around 200 brands on display at SDS this year. Andrews/Quiligotti flying the flag for real terrazzo.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2014

5, 2014) – Mountain Re-Source Center (MRC) and Tile Partners for Humanity (TPFH), the tile industry partnership that is part of MRC, recognized Florida Tile for ten years of partnership and support of community improvement projects through generous donations of ceramic tile. CANTON, OH (Dec.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Climbing Out with Color, Texture and Time in Tile. Avente Tile Talk has participated for three years in this annual event. We kicked-off this years blogfest with Tile Talk Contributor, Arpi Nalbandian, explaining Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. One of my biggest frustrations is the ubiquitous sea of beige and white tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 12, 2014

LEXINGTON KY ¾ The addition of stainless steel to the Florida Tile PietraArt Bliss line continues to advance this fusion of stone, glass and metal into a cool, contemporary collection. The result of this fusion is one of the hottest concepts in decorative tile,” Cilona adds. For more information, visit www.floridatile.com.

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