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 | Product introductions at Cevisama 2012
Thousands of people from around the world are expected to gather in Valencia, Spain, for Cevisama 2012, which will be held from Tuesday, February 7 to Friday, February 10.
by Jennifer Adams
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 | Restored Scottish tile mural brings street scene back to life
Glasgow, Scotland-based 6274 Public Art was recently commissioned by Riverside Inverclyde to bring a much-loved street mural back to the town. The original tile mural from the 1970s has been replaced with a new mural that depicts a street scene of Greenock in the days before the construction of the town's Oak Mall.
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 | One-of-a-Kind Chandelier Features Thousands of Mosaic Tile Pieces
Paul Pearman is an accomplished mosaic artist, who works out of his studio in Augusta, GA. One of his most recent creations is an incredibly intricate, one-of-a-kind sculpted chandelier, which is suspended above the lobby at Georgia Health Sciences University’s new College of Dental Medicine.
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 | Tiled world map graces California children’s hospital lobby
During a recent renovation, a sizable pre-cast terrazzo tile waterjet-cut map of the world was installed in the main lobby. The rationale for having this 37’-diameter world map mural was to offer a brightly colored, interesting-looking floor that would welcome all visitors, patients and hospital workers upon entering the facility.
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 | Italian tile manufacturers set for Cersaie 2011
Italian tile manufacturers are gearing up for Cersaie, which is scheduled to take place from September 20 to 24, 2011 in Bologna, Italy. The international tile and bathroom furnishing exhibition draws thousands of people together from all around the world.
by Jennifer Adams
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 | How to select a shopping center tile contractor
Roughly two decades ago, it was common knowledge that the average indoor shopping mall would be renovated every five or six years… and generally, this would include replacing the flooring with updated hard surface material. Today, that isn’t the case.
by Larry Rheinschmidt, Jr.
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 | The Hotel Bel-Air redesign includes the ProLine Drain
Like most hospitality design projects in recent years the bath was a major focus for the redesigned guestrooms and 12 new super luxury accomodations at the Hotel Bel-Air, as well as for the Swiss beauty spa that all resulted from the thoughtful collaborative between internationally reknowned architecture design firms in Alexandra Champalimaud and Rockwell Group.
by Eric Carson
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 | BNP Media partners with BirdDog Career Centers
BNP Media, parent company of National Floor Trends, Floor Covering Installer, TILE, Stone World and Contemporary Stone & Tile Design, has announced a new partnership with BirdDog Career Centers.
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 | Tile Installation at community schools honors history, inspires creativity
Lynn Goodpasture was commissioned by Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and recently completed a 690 square foot labyrinth as a remembrance of the famous hotel. Due to the historical significance of the Ambassador, the 2004 Environmental Impact Report mandated that all public artwork at the site must relate to the hotel or its history.
by Anne Lindberg
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 | Q & A on Mold/Moisture Concerns
Contractors should choose a tile backer that prevents moisture from invading the wall cavity. New technology has widened the options of tile backer offerings to include products that not only withstand water seepage, but can prevent mold by offering microbial resistance.
by Warren Barber
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 | Periodic Maintenance for Natural Stone Flooring
Microscopic minerals and soils, in conjunction with moisture and foot
traffic, will slowly and methodically scratch the flooring surface. It will
start off as traffic patterns, and ultimately end up as erosion.
by Stanley Quentin Hulin
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 | Exclusive: Tile and Stone Installation Contractor Overview
From April-June 2009, Clear Seas Research in partnership with National
Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and TILE Magazine
conducted research with industry professionals using both an online and mail
survey data collection approach to understand industry trends, brand
awareness/familiarity, brand preference, purchase drivers and current business
practices.
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 | Sound Investment: Underlayment Can Boost Acoustical Performance
Contractors, architects, distributors and retailers doing business with
owners of new and renovating rental units and condos should recommend
or specify acoustical floor underlayment for under new finished floors
that meets or exceeds local building department acoustical standards.
by Bob Pratt
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 | Handmade Tiles: Consumer Trend Indicator
The 8th Annual 2009 Minnesota Tile Festival, held recently at the historic American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis by the Handmade Tile Association (HTA), was deemed a success with more than 800 visitors from 23 states to view and purchase items from 30 handmade tile and mosaic artists.
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 | Cersaie 2009: Daily updates and images from the show
"Building, Dwelling, Thinking" is the theme of Cersaie's (Sept. 29-Oct. 3) extensive architecture and design program that features more than 50 speakers, including the anticipated keynote address by Renzo Piano. As in the past, Cersaie has served as the launching pad for hundreds of new tile trends, designs and options.
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 | Tile of Spain Displays New Designs, Trends at NeoCon
Cutting-edge technology, exquisite design and diverse trends. Visitors to the
Tile of Spain booth at Neo-Con 2009 found all this and more as several Tile of
Spain branded manufacturers showcased the latest products from
Spain.
by Amanda Eden
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 | LEED 101 for the Tile Industry
USGBC guidelines are used around the world, even in places
like Dubai. Remember, the goal of green design is to create sustainable design,
creating as little of a carbon footprint on the landscape as possible.
by Dale Roberts CSI, CCPR, CTC
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 | Trade Mission to China Gaining Momentum
Despite a global slow down, China’s strong domestic market makes its
companies stronger and more competitive internationally. Increasingly, Chinese
manufacturers have investing heavily in technologies, designs, marketing
support and services -- strengthening their value proposition.
by Andy Peng
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 | CTI’s Design Competition Winners Showcased at ICFF, Meatpacking District
Recently, in concurrence with New York City's Meatpacking District's overall architecture theme for the 2009 New York Design Week, Ceramic Tiles of Italy (CTI) presented a retrospective of select winning projects from its competition's history at The 414 Gallery, the Meatpacking District's central hub.
by Danielle De Vita
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 | Tile of Spain at AIA '09
Attendees of the
recently held American Institute of Architects’ 2009 National Convention in San
Francisco, CA, found new technology, designs and trends. In conceptualizing
the design of the pavilion, Tile of Spain centered on four identified
architectural goals and how they could be realized through innovative products.
by Amanda Eden
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 | Wedi unveils Fundo Riolito prefab system for showers
Wedi Corp. presents the wedi Fundo Riolito, a prefabricated tileable
shower system designed to drain water through a narrow gap between the
cover plate and adjacent tiling. Featuring a linear or channel drain,
the Riolito is available in three cover plate finishes in high quality
stainless steel. The system is designed to drain at 16 gallons a
minute, offered in 3" by 5" and 4" by 6" sizes, and ideal for
installations where ADA requirements need to be met according to the
company.
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 | Bodur: Turkish ceramics gaining ground
“Ceramics is the leading sector in Turkey,” said Zeyzep Bodur, Turkish Ceramic Federation chairperson, during the recently held Unicera exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey. “It is the sixth biggest in the world – ranking third in Europe.”
by Arpi Nalbandian
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 | Revestir 2009: a Bright Spot in a Gloomy Global Economy
Expo Revestir, the largest ceramic tile and stone trade show in Latin America, saw a dramatic increase in attendance this year despite the current difficulties in the global economy. Overall attendance for the four-day show is expected to reach 40,000, an increase of 12% over the previous year. On the show floor, many manufacturers´ booths were filled to capacity, while long lines waited to register for the event.
by John Moore
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 | Expo Revestir: Attendance, mood on the upswing
International trends in floor coverings, sustainable products, advanced technologies and innovative designs have been unveiled during Expo Revestir’s first day. Now until March 27, Sao Paulo’s Transamerica Expo center is expecting 40,000 visitors from 65 countries, with 180 exhibiting companies.
Check back daily for updates from TILE’s senior editor John Moore, who is attending the show.
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-reb.jpg) | Cevisama 09: Setting the Scene for Ceramic Tile
Cevisama, the International Ceramic Tile and Bath Furnishings Show, opened its doors this year to yet again, showcase the world’s finest in ceramic products, innovations and architectural applications. The products, news and trends that emerge from Cevisama set the tone for the year in ceramic tile. Now in its 27th year, Cevisama 2009 was no exception.
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 | Floating ‘Magic Carpets of Tile’
As humans, are all inventors by nature and the
old adage, “Necessity is the mother of invention,” is the catalyst that
inspires creativity, which produces exciting ideas and products every day.
Successful inventors also indirectly create jobs, help the economy, and keep
the country running.
by Armen Tavy
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 | Top Tile Trends From Cersaie
With a whole world of
architects, designers, specifiers and media searching for the hottest new
products and trends, the 2008 edition of Cersaie, the international exhibition
of ceramic tile, did not disappoint.
by Danielle De Vita
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 | Spanish Tile Industry Comprises Largest International Presence at Cersaie 2008
Approximately 90 companies from Spain’s ceramic tile
industry exhibited as a group and with the support of ICEX (the Spanish
Institute of Foreign Trade) at the 26th Cersaie fair, in Bologna, Italy. This
group of exporters has once again comprised the most abundant foreign
delegation at the annual Italian event.
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| Chinese Ceramic Industry Makes Constant Progress
Although
the country is now almost completely independent from imports of machinery and
equipment, including 7,000-ton presses and kilns measuring over 300 meters in
length, China is still behind developed countries in terms of technology,
innovation and design, most specifically technology for energy-saving and
environmental protection.
by Andy Chen
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_web_sm.JPG) | Newly opened China Ceramics Industry Headquarters brings hope of internationalization
Chinese government officers, presidents of national and international ceramic associations, ceramics entrepreneurs, the president and senior officials of Foshan China Ceramics City Development Ltd. and domestic and international media outlets recently attended the grand opening ceremony of the China Ceramics Industry Headquarters (CCIH).
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 | Total Solutions ‘08: the latest tile technology, information
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) recently held its most successful Total Solutions conference to-date despite the recent economic downturn at the new Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor on the Potomac River, the association says.
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 | Cersaie 2008 still reaches record figures despite economic crisis
The 26th edition of Cersaie, the international exhibition of ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings, recently took place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 in Bologna, Italy. Although the week was pressed against a world financial crisis, attendance figures did not disappoint nor did the efforts brought forth by those exhibiting.
by Alexis Fisher
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 | Ceramica Atlas' Ricciardi honored with Mundo Cerâmico award
Recently
in Sao Paulo, Brazil, awards were given recognizing the ceramicist, company and
suppliers of the year for 2008. After tabulating the votes from questionnaires
sent to the Brazilian ceramic sector, the winners were chosen, including
78-year-old Ceramica Atlas’ owner Geraldo Ricciardi with the Ceramicist of the
Year Award
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 | Total Solutions 2008: the latest in tile technology, information
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) recently
held its Total Solutions 2008 conference at the Gaylord National Hotel in
National Harbor, MD. The two-day conference included a variety of high-profile
industry speakers, hands-on demonstrations, and tabletop displays from many
manufacturers of ceramic tile and related accessories.
by John Moore
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 | U.S. China Trade Mission continues partnership building between nations
United States ceramic tile distributors and
manufacturers recently participated in the 2nd U.S. China Trade Mission to gain
first-hand information from Chinese ceramic and stone manufacturers, tour
factories and discussed ways of building business partnerships during the U.S.
China Ceramic Forum.
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 | Water and Ceramic Tile: A Beautiful Partnership
No
material provides a better barrier to humidity or stops water from seeping
through as efficiently as ceramic tile. Its use in swimming pools, spas and
public baths is a clear statement that there is no better solution in such
environments than ceramic tile.
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 | The Beijing National Aquatics Centre Water Cube Set for 2008 Olympics
On August 8, 2008, the eyes of the world shift to Beijing, Mainland China, for the commencement of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. Beijing, literally translated as “Northern Capital,” is the capital of the People’s Republic of China and the second largest city on the Mainland.
by Eric Carson
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 | UNICERA Trade Fair celebrates 20th year with record-breaking attendance
The 20th UNICERA Ceramic and Bathroom Trade Fair, held in
Istanbul, Turkey, recently, hosted more than 60,000 attendees, a record for
this event, say organizers. Compared to the first show held in April 1988 with
100 square meters of space and 8,500 attendees, the 2008 exhibition had grown
to encompass more than 40,000 square meters with from more than 170 exhibitors.
Editor's Note: Check back often during Coverings (April 29-May 2) for breaking news and Web Exclusive updates from the show!
by John Moore
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 | Revestir 2008: Brazilian manufacturers show optimism with U.S. market
WEB EXCLUSIVE: With a full range of coverings that display the latest in world trends, textures, sizes and technologies, we knew we couldn’t wait to see what the show’s exhibitors would present. Thanks to TILE Magazine’s Senior Editor, John Moore, the wait is over.
by John Moore
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 | Surfaces Report: Technological Advancements Pave the Way to New Ground
Editors of TILE Magazine, along with its sister publications National Floor Trends and Floor Covering Installer, returned from an exciting Surfaces 2008 show that shed new light and ambition on the topic of environmental concerns. Not only were there more “green” products and companies on display, but the prevalence of technology, design and function proved to be a key point in the majority of the participating companies.
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 | Industry gearing up for Surfaces 2008
Organizers of the upcoming Surfaces show have lined up various industry veterans
and educators for its 2008 Conference Program — each of which will bring to the
table their brand of proven experiences to help attendees reach their business
potential, says show organizer Hanley Wood, and show sponsor World Floor
Covering Association (WFCA).
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