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Ceramics, the Material of Choice for Residential Environments

Tile of Spain USA

As ceramics become the top cladding option for everywhere from floors to facades to countertops, manufactures are swiftly improving production techniques to meet the needs of the ever-evolving design trends. Ceramic tiles have great potential as a structural covering for residential facades. Apavisa, Degradee.

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NWFA Virtual Expo: Key drivers dictate color, style and design trends

Floor Covering News

Trends in wood flooring finishes and stains are increasingly trending toward lighter, cleaner tones. That was the predominant theme of the popular “Color, Style and Trends” educational session presented as part of the National Wood Flooring Association’s first-ever Virtual Expo, which took place April 29-May 1.

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Dawning Diversification

Diary of a Tile Addict

The technological and stylistic development of porcelain stoneware has enabled it to break out of its traditional field of application as a floor and wall covering and become a fully-fledged furnishing material.

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These Modern Bathroom Tile Designs Will Inspire The Most Reluctant Remodelers

Trendir Magazine

Modern Bathroom Tile Designs When it comes to sizes, there are standard squares and rectangles, but if you want a more uniform look to your bathroom walls or floors, many tile manufacturers will be happy to oblige with extensive monolithic wall and floor coverings. It’s not just a matter of adding a certain shape.

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The Ultimate Removable Wallpaper Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Wallpaper is one of the top home design trends; the gorgeous textures and patterns can really make walls pop. Here are the best removable wallpaper companies: Blik Self-described as “wall graphics for the commitment-phobic,” the company carries an extensive collection of wall graphics and wallpaper with an urban edge.

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Experts Speak about Large Format Tile Installation Success

CUSTOM Insights Blog

A 1/16" standard allowance is way too much when you are installing a thin tile that is only 1/8" or even 1/4" thick. The answer is “the largest one that one person can handle on a standard scaffold.” It was especially challenging to cut around all the pipes in the plumbing wall. Josh Castelli: It''s here to stay!

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Wood: There’s nothing like the real thing

Floor Covering News

In fact, the collection got the attention of the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and Metropolitan Arts Press, which cited the Serenity collection as a winner in its annual Good Design Awards Program in the Floor+Wall covering category. Also available in Creekside View, 8.5-inch-wide All feature the DuraMatt finish.

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