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Karndean introduces Opus stone looks

Floor Covering News

Inspired by the artistic beauty of traditional Moroccan architecture brought to the Iberian Peninsula during the 8 th century, this pattern combines geometric forms in a non-uniform patchwork arrangement that incorporates curves and crests influenced by medieval Spain.

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A Note From Jim: MIA Focuses on 2015

StoneDimensions

I had the privilege of going to Spain in November to witness the MIA receive a Macael Award, as well as learn more about the local stone market in the Macael region. While in Spain I was asked to detail who the MIA members were and what priorities the MIA organization would be focused on in 2015. 2015 Initiatives / Goals.

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Metropolitan Mastery

Diary of a Tile Addict

After all, this is one of the long-established staples of the tile retailer’s arsenal, alongside quarry tiles, black and white contrasts, and simulated marbles. If you are looking for innovation in wall tile design, the metro tile may seem an unlikely destination. Metropolitan from Colorker Group’s ZYX brand.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: Houzz.com you're killing me

Kitchen and Residential Design

A stone labeled Crema Bordeaux today looks nothing like the same stone from the same quarry in Brazil five years ago. Tiles of Spain. Whats Labrador in your market is Uba Tuba in someone elses. Not only that, those patterns change, often radically, over time. ► June. (16). ► May. (10). ► April. (16). ► March. (18).

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Kitchen and Residential Design: A Coverings preview

Kitchen and Residential Design

. • Metropolitan Ceramics (Booth 2800) will roll out Quarrybasics Abrasive, a product providing excellent silicon carbide coverage that prevents slips and enhances the look and longevity of quarry tile. Tiles of Spain. —that offers a truly compelling look and is available in three sizes. ► June. (16). ► May. (10).

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Kitchen and Residential Design: Let me vent a little about Houzz

Kitchen and Residential Design

Natural stone is a natural product and even stones that come from the same quarry change radically over time. Tiles of Spain. As I repeated constantly on my blog and on Houzz, there are no standard names for granite slabs. Whats Uba Tuba in Florida is called Labrador in New York. Deal with it. . ► June. (16). ► May. (10).

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A Clean Slate: How Rough Slate Can Have a Clean Aesthetic

Architectural Ceramics

Most of Europe’s slate, for example, comes from Spain. European countries that are lesser known but also offer slate quarries are Belgium, Germany, Italy and Wales. Slate is sourced from different areas of the world. They produce and export 90 percent of the region’s natural slate used for roofing or flooring.

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