Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

As the experienced designer, they’ll likely look to you for guidance. We’ll discuss common trade-offs that homeowners may face and tips for how to work with clients, make the best use of their resources and help them feel satisfied with the project. You can source trade-only products. Balancing budget, time and quality.

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JG Kitchens

APRIL 22, 2014

Next week, I’ll be attending Coverings, North America’s top tile and stone trade show, for the first time in almost a decade. Wood-look goes funky from 41 Zero 42 (Photo Courtesy: Coverings). Grout goes metallic from TEC/H.B. This is a preview post of some of the products I’m looking forward to seeing.

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The London Tile Co.

AUGUST 27, 2019

While we adore everything about it, the best thing about the colourful design of the makeshift kitchen is how easy it is to recreate in your own home. If you’re considering transforming your cooking space into one that will make Paul and Prue feel at home, grab a cuppa and read on for our top tips. Pastel Colour Scheme.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 4, 2017

You can’t think of Mexican tile without picturing colorful, hand-painted designs. Talavera tile, originally adapted from pottery, is a red clay-based tile with a white glaze. Authentic Talavera pottery and tile reign from Puebla, Mexico. Professional Tip: It’s highly recommended to sample handmade tile before placing an order.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 4, 2017

(Orlando, FL) – The tile industry has united in a marketing and education initiative designed to inspire consumers and provide information on all of tile’s benefits. WhyTile.com provides extensive messaging on the benefits of tile, centering on four main tenets: Design, Easy Care, Healthy Spaces, and Heritage. About TCNA.

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As The Tile Turns

JANUARY 30, 2015

We pride ourselves on keeping our collective finger on the pulse of what''s hot, what''s new, what''s coming down the pike, and what you should be excited about in the tile industry and interior design world. We love Zero Design in a 24”x48” format! And, every year, there are trends that we see sprouting up in our industry.

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Granada Tile

JUNE 13, 2018

At Granada Tile, we go above providing you with just the tile design you desire for your space. While ceramic encaustic tiles are very similar to cement tiles, the materials and processes by which they are made differ from one another. Floor tiles from the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney, Australia (19th century). (3).

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Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

The interactive panel discussion, scheduled for May 1 at 3:15 PM, is designed to show how the internet is influencing the sale of tile to the consumer. From strict sale policies, to reduced prices and no sales tax, the internet has created a new frontier for the industry to navigate. in Canoga Park, CA, and Beverly Hills, CA.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

Greetings from Las Vegas! This week Im in Las Vegas making my yearly pilgrimage to Coverings 2014 , an annual tile trade show. Thats yours truly seated at a wall installation of our popular Cuban Heritage Design 140 1A 8" x 8" Handmade Cement Tile at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile.

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Kitchens for Living

MARCH 17, 2015

The second half of my adventure with Tile of Spain took us to Valencia, location of Cevisama the annual trade show held to showcase the latest innovations introduced by the Spanish tile industry. The City of Arts and Sciences, a stunning example of the new Spanish architecture designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela.

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Kitchens for Living

MARCH 17, 2015

The second half of my adventure with Tile of Spain took us to Valencia, location of Cevisama the annual trade show held to showcase the latest innovations introduced by the Spanish tile industry. The City of Arts and Sciences, a stunning example of the new Spanish architecture designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 21, 2016

Florida, August 2016 – Before and afters are such a fun part of design, reminiscing the old and celebrating the new. My 4 year-old son missed his old toilet “where the water came down from the top”, so I got him a Kohler LED light up toilet seat, which he is thrilled with! Can someone say retro!

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 2, 2016

Rockville, MD – The supposed fragility of glass tile does nothing to deter from its beauty, and how much designers and homeowners adore it. With such uniqueness, however, comes complex installations and tricks of the trade that often elude most homeowners. Lines Tuscan Glass Mosaic. Quilt Bone.

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Discerning Design

APRIL 12, 2012

Kitchen Designers and Trade Shows. Trade show season is in full swing for the building industry and some clients may be wondering why its so important that in the middle of the spring building boom designers and contractors "take off" half a week or more to go to some show in another state. from KBIS in 2011.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Floor covering retailers report the most popular financing options range from 24- to 36-months. Another benefit of credit is it allows the customer to either trade up to higher-end goods or add more rooms to the remodeling project. By Nicole Murray. On average, that is typically 47% more than the customer intended to spend.”.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I met Esther of Lilywork Tile about eight years ago at Coverings, an annual tile and stone trade show. Both Paul and Esther, owners of Lilywork, come from art backgrounds. Lilywork owners gain inspiration from travels, pulling ideas from architecture and cultures across Europe and the Near East.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

While Coverings was celebrating its 25th anniversary in Las Vegas, I was celebrating something I hadnt seen much of at this annual tile and stone trade show since Ive been attending: patterned tiles. Apavisas Hydraulic Blue pays homage to Classic Cement Tile Designs. Lots of patterned tiles! Tile Returns to Its Artisanal Roots.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 16, 2021

To protect yourself from liability and callbacks, installers need the proper tools to measure moisture—the most common culprit in most flooring failures. You may be able to get this from the general contractor, or you may have to conduct the testing and document the results yourself. DID YOU KNOW.

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Making Tile Modern

MAY 1, 2012

Katelyn Bowman is modwalls’ Trade Sales + Interior Design Specialist and she joined us in August 2011. Katelyn is a great source for any design questions you may have, and she’s even started blogging for us. Check out her super helpful blog on tips for tile selection. Have questions?

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 30, 2012

She is also hosting a Twitter chat on 10/31/12 via #KBTribeChat from 2pm to 3pm EST. Thank you, C.B.! Climb Out with Color Im a big fan of color and pattern in design. I’ve seen more colorful tile at trade shows than ever before and the trend is coming to showrooms. Climbing Out with Color, Texture and Time in Tile.

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Discerning Design

MAY 7, 2012

Jeremy Parcels: Trend-Spotting from Coverings 2012. HUGE thanks to Jeremy Parcels from RJM Contractors for sharing his experience(and letting me run around with him)! The booths at this trade show were far different than others I have attended and each seemed to have its own lounge area like this one from Cerdomus.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

John McGrath. Washington, D.C.—INSTALL INSTALL has announced the retirement of its executive director, John T. McGrath Jr., who played a significant role in revolutionizing floorcovering installation training and standards for over two decades. McGrath’s retirement is effective Dec. At its inception, the association comprised just six manufacturers.

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Discerning Design

APRIL 14, 2012

A few days ago I mentioned how important trade shows can be to the design professional. This upcoming Wednesday, #KBTribeChat will be LIVE from Coverings in Orlando, Florida. It's an exciting way to meet new and old faces from our Twitter community at #kbtribechat. Now, you get to see one of those benefits in action!

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Even the most neutral or minimalist room benefits from a glimmer of metallic accents, as long as you keep your color palette simple. You’ll want to choose an accent color that pops from the cabinetry to really show it off. Sprinkle your accent color around the room with table linens and artwork for a professionally-designed style.

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Discerning Design

APRIL 28, 2012

While this is a blog and a blog about design, I dont consider myself a design blogger. Im a designer with a blog. Itll be fun. ** In 2011, I was VERY honored to be named to the BLANCO Design Council. The Design Council is an elite group of design professionals from around the US. Nick Lovelady.

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Discerning Design

APRIL 19, 2012

The laminar flow device in the spout base prevents air from being drawn into the water stream, and the plain spout end eliminates areas for lime and debris to collect. The sink design also includes a sealed overflow to prevent water from pooling and potentially harboring bacteria. Commercial bathrooms should take notice!

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Discerning Design

APRIL 13, 2012

While this is a blog and a blog about design, I dont consider myself a design blogger. Im a designer with a blog. Itll be fun. ** In 2011, I was VERY honored to be named to the BLANCO Design Council. The Design Council is an elite group of design professionals from around the US. When Trends Attack!

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2023

As a former retail store owner—and now as an author and full-time industry consultant—I always looked forward to the experiences, information, contacts and opportunities gleaned from attending the show. It’s also an opportunity to find out who has a unique product that can help you beat the competition with design, style and color.

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Discerning Design

APRIL 1, 2012

And then comes this Ortis designed home in Austria. While this is a blog and a blog about design, I dont consider myself a design blogger. While this is a blog and a blog about design, I dont consider myself a design blogger. Im a designer with a blog. What were we thinking? Wouldnt goats eat the house?

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Discerning Design

APRIL 7, 2012

While this is a blog and a blog about design, I dont consider myself a design blogger. Im a designer with a blog. Itll be fun. ** In 2011, I was VERY honored to be named to the BLANCO Design Council. The Design Council is an elite group of design professionals from around the US. I love Easter Eggs!

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Discerning Design

APRIL 6, 2012

Kitchen ventilation is an integral part of the design process but is often overlooked because of the utilitarian nation of hoods. This is the OCTOPUS hood designed by Bora Cakilkaya from P-ARCH. Designers, would you spec it? Labels: Kitchen Accessories , Kitchen Design , ventilaton. Im a designer with a blog.

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Discerning Design

APRIL 14, 2012

While this is a blog and a blog about design, I dont consider myself a design blogger. Im a designer with a blog. Itll be fun. ** In 2011, I was VERY honored to be named to the BLANCO Design Council. The Design Council is an elite group of design professionals from around the US. When Trends Attack!

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Discerning Design

APRIL 8, 2012

While this is a blog and a blog about design, I dont consider myself a design blogger. Im a designer with a blog. Itll be fun. ** In 2011, I was VERY honored to be named to the BLANCO Design Council. The Design Council is an elite group of design professionals from around the US. Im not some heathen!

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Discerning Design

APRIL 23, 2012

Heres a great promo video from Blanco with friend of Cupboards, Grace Kelly sharing some insight on the Culina. Perhaps, if I tore down my home and installed the faucet first, then designed the home around it, I'd be okay. (I As nice as a three-bowl commercial sink would be in my home, my dishwasher does most of the work.

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Discerning Design

APRIL 16, 2012

I could go on and on about the features, but itd sound better coming straight from Kohler. While this is a blog and a blog about design, I dont consider myself a design blogger. Im a designer with a blog. Itll be fun. ** In 2011, I was VERY honored to be named to the BLANCO Design Council. This is that time.

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Discerning Design

APRIL 21, 2012

While this is a blog and a blog about design, I dont consider myself a design blogger. While this is a blog and a blog about design, I dont consider myself a design blogger. Im a designer with a blog. Itll be fun. ** In 2011, I was VERY honored to be named to the BLANCO Design Council. Nick Lovelady.

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Discerning Design

APRIL 15, 2012

I cant help that Im super traditional and kind of conservative when it comes to my design taste- this kitchen will be stunning in 20 years, and wouldve been a mega-star 20 years ago. Labels: Kitchen Design , Sunday Inspiration , white. I also really liked the design of the island. Im a designer with a blog. Newer Post.

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