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Merging Sea and Land in Private Sicilian Villa

July 19, 2021

The sea welcomes its roots, while history and mythology are inextricably intertwined. But whichever way you look at it, be it from the fascinating Sicilian hinterland or from magical Tunisia, Trapani in Sicily remains a city extremely rich in beauty and culture.

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Three Expert Tips to Successfully Install Tile for Your Outdoor Living Space

Mitch Hawkins, director of technical services at Laticrete

July 9, 2021

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Building on last year’s momentum, not only have homeowners been utilizing their houses in more ways, but in new and different ways than before, which has caused a major ‘building boom.’ In particular, we have seen an outdoor living space trend remain on the rise as many homeowners who were sheltering in place developed a renewed interest in their backyard spaces to get year-round usage from their outdoor areas.

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International Building Code Now Allows Ultra-Large Porcelain Tile Panels on Exteriors

Scott Conwell, FAIA, FCSI, CDT, LEED AP

July 9, 2021

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One of the most exciting developments in the 2021 edition of the International Building Code (IBC) are the new opportunities to use large-format adhered porcelain tile and ultra-large-format tile panels on building exteriors. The new code language represents the first major update for porcelain tile since its introduction to the IBC in 2009.

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Surface Preparation and the Risk You’re Not Addressing

Jason Spangler

July 9, 2021

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Surface preparation is key to laying down a durable, beautiful floor. It’s easy to want to rush through the surface preparation phase. All general contractors and building owners want the floor installed as fast as possible, but speeding through surface prep is a trade-off.

TILE July/August 2021 Pohlad Front Entrance. Photos courtesy of Native Tile & Ceramics

A Striking Entry Made of More Than 1,000 Tiles

More than 1,500 pieces of customized, handmade tile were used to adorn a grandiose arch at the entrance of an upscale residence in California, creating a one-of-a-kind design feature

Heather Carter

July 8, 2021

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In 2015, founder and master artist at Native Tile & Ceramics in Torrance, CA, Diana Mausser, began working on a project with a homeowner in La Quinta, CA. She and her team created handmade tile for a small portion of the home’s entrance, which snowballed into an entirely new project five years later.

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TISE 2021 Product Showcase

July 8, 2021

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The International Surface Event (TISE) was held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV from June 16 to 18. Take a look at the new products that were introduced for 2021.

Product Showcase: Exterior Tiles

July 7, 2021

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Explore a variety of tile collections from domestic and international tile manufacturers, which can be utilized outdoors.

TILE July/August 2021 Oasis. Photos courtesy of Chris Miller Imagine Imagery

The Ultimate Oasis in Southern California

In the backyard of a California residence, iridescent glass tile from Lunada Bay Tile was used to complement the pool area and outdoor kitchen

Heather Carter

July 6, 2021

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Southern California is one of the most desirable places to live in the country. With year-round sunny weather and hardly any rain, what else could a homeowner ask for?

TILE July/August 2021 Contractor Ben Kalkman

Contractor Spotlight | Ben Kalkman

July 6, 2021

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In this edition, we sat down with Ben Kalkman, owner of Cutting Edge Kitchens in Boise, ID.

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On the Road Again

Heather Carter

July 6, 2021

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The International Surface Event (TISE), which was held in mid-June at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, was one of the first in-person tradeshows to take place since the beginning of the pandemic last year. Although it was held on a smaller scale this year, our team heard positive feedback from exhibitors and attendees about how business has been going.

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Cevisama show signs of growth

The latest edition of the international fair for ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings was held from February 3 to 7 at Feria Valencia in Valencia, Spain, where it welcomed the largest contingent of visitors since its inception.

Ceramica Senio Designs Centro Restaurant in Rome

Centro is a traditional restaurant located in Rome, Italy, which was designed by local architectural firm, RPM Proget. Referred to as a “grocery store with a kitchen,” RPM chose Ceramica Senio wall tiles to create a retro ambiance.
“It is characterized by wide original spaces, where inside there is a room with annexed table football,” the architects explained. “The counters of Tuscan origin have a local space patinato from the time, and are enriched with Carrara marble tops.”
As evidenced by the furniture, the style of the restaurant is inspired by the 60s, as well as the ceramic tile covering with its lived-in look. The wall tiles are characterized by an aged effect and shaded brick look, which is the result of a particular research blending four white shades and five red tones with a high gloss glaze, which reproduces the roughness of the aged brick on the surface of each piece.