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four-story residential oasis

Reaching for the Stars

In one of New York City’s most affluent neighborhoods, a multi-story building was transformed into a contemporary residence using a variety of Italian tile
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Heather Fiore
July 11, 2020
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The Fractal Group LLC is a full-service architecture and interior design firm located in New York, NY, with a philosophy that focuses on intricate detailing, innovative material selection and weaving the traditional style of landmarked buildings all within a contemporary design language.
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Bostik’s SL-150™ fast setting, self-leveling underlayment

Technical Focus: Leaving the Jobsite Early Benefits Everybody

Fast-setting flooring installation systems offer timely solutions
Adam Abell
July 9, 2020
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Whether you’re in Midtown Manhattan or Moss Point, MS, you’re most likely hearing and feeling the following exclamation more than ever, “Everybody’s in such a time crunch.” This has become a reality. And in great part because the digital age has expedited so much of just about everything.
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Mortar bed techniques for installing tile

Technical Focus: Critical Points of Ceramic Tile Design and Installation: Mortar Bed (Mud) Floors and Walls

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Scott Conwell, FAIA, FCSI, CDT, LEED AP
July 9, 2020
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Design professionals and specification writers should have a basic understanding of mud floors and walls and should require the installing contractor to meet minimum qualification requirements for this specialized type of work. This article will examine the components of mud work, including installer qualification criteria.
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Contractor Spotlight

Contractor Spotlight: Adam Christiansen

In this edition, we sat down with Adam Christiansen, owner of Advanced Flooring, LLC, in Lawrence, KS. Christiansen is also an active member of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and Stone Fabricators Alliance (SFA).
July 8, 2020
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In this edition, we sat down with Adam Christiansen, owner of Advanced Flooring, LLC, in Lawrence, KS. Christiansen is also an active member of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and Stone Fabricators Alliance (SFA).


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Editorial

Summertime and the Living is Not That Easy

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Heather Fiore
July 8, 2020
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While it’s currently summertime, it sure doesn’t feel like it. During a time when we’re supposed to be celebrating our country and freedom, most places are still closed to the public. Beaches are limited, parks aren’t operating under normal circumstances and other outdoor areas just aren’t the same.
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decorative marble tile from Jeffrey Court

Revamping a Classic

A Tudor-style home near the Twin Cities was modernized with a revamped design, which highlights colored glass and stone tile from Jeffrey Court
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Heather Fiore
June 7, 2020
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Jkath Design Build + Reinvent is a residential remodeling firm located in St. Paul, MN, which services the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. Jesse Kath founded Jkath Design Build + Reinvent and currently operates the business alongside his wife, Katie, the lead designer, and a team of four talented professionals.
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dimensional concrete tiles

A Dimensional Experience

A design firm in Salt Lake City, UT, crafted a unique concrete and ceramic tile collection in collaboration with Californian tile manufacturer, Arto Brick, which was used to create an accent wall in a local upscale residence
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Heather Fiore
June 7, 2020
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M3LD is an interior design firm in Salt Lake City, UT, which was realized in 2014 by three friends, Andrea Beecher, Brian Garrett and Jason Frederick. With a focus on residential and commercial design, M3LD also creates artistic furniture, lighting and accessories to incorporate into their projects, and now, concrete and ceramic tiles.
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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.
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Coverings 2020 Product Introductions

Below is an exclusive round-up of new products, which would’ve been displayed at this year’s edition of Coverings this year, which was unfortunately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alpha® EZ T-Cutter, by Alpha Tools

Tile Saws & Tooling Product Showcase

Check out this latest saw & tooling product showcase from TILE!

Date: May 1, 2017

Theoretical Bold, by American Olean

May/June 2017 Product Showcase

Check out this latest product showcase from TILE!

Date: May 1, 2017

Bondi collection from Aparici

Cevisama 2017 Product Gallery

The 35th edition of Cevisama returned to the Feria Valencia Convention and Exhibition Center in Valencia, Spain, from February 20 to 24 this year. The International Ceramics Exhibition, which also features an array of bathroom and kitchen equipment, natural stone, raw materials and machinery, drew in more than 750 exhibitors.

Date: March 1, 2017

Elemental Canvas by American Olean

March/April 2017 Product Showcase

Check out this latest product showcase from TILE!

Date: March 1, 2017

Ariana's Canvas series

Coverings promotes National Tile Day

ORLANDO, FL -- Thursday, February 23, 2017 marks the first U.S. National Tile Day, declared by the Registrar at National Day Calendar to be observed annually every February 23. National Tile Day was originated by Coverings' PR agency to help raise awareness of the benefits and beauty tile offers consumers. This effort is a lead-up to the show's major "Why Tile" campaign, which will be announced at Coverings -- taking place from April 4 to 7, 2017 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The following is a glimpse of a few of the numerous tile displays that will be showcased during the international stone and tile exhibition.

Forge

Coverings 2016 Product Round-up

Take a look at the latest products from Coverings 2016

Date: May 13, 2016

The Alpha® AWS-110 Wet Stone and Tile Cutter

Tile Saw Roundup

Take a look at the latest tile saw products!

Date: May 13, 2016

Haut Monde series by Daltile

Product Showcase: January/February 2016

Check out this month's product showcase

Date: January 5, 2016