Tile and social media are two things that I love. I’ve made countless friends, made priceless contacts, and formed valuable (personally and professionally) networks within these two industries. I’ve always said that the people involved within the tile industry are truly down to earth. Five years ago, thanks to Twitter, several people got together during Coverings to meet in real […]
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Coverings offers the most comprehensive – and complimentary – conference program in the U.S. for the tile and stone industry. If it’s trending, emerging or market-leading, it’s covered in the Coverings 2015 conference program. Spanning five days – April 13-17 – take your pick from more than 75 free conference sessions presented by more than 100 dynamic speakers, including yours […]
Read moreCoverings, the largest tile and stone exhibition in North America, has announced the return of its “Appreciation Days,” which will feature tailored programming for specific attendee segments, including architects, designers, fabricators, contractors, builders and remodelers. Comprised of guided tours of the show floor and focused education sessions, the Appreciation Days will provide participants with opportunities to further their knowledge alongside […]
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Tile of Spain — The Material Processes and Systems (MaPS) group at Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD) has been experimenting with ceramics. Protoceramics is an ongoing project geared toward producing novel material formations with a special interest in tectonic performance. The project, led by professor of architectural technology program director of the Doctor of Design program Martin Bechthold, […]
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Cevisama is set for Feb. 9-13 in Valencia, Spain. This annual exhibition shines the spotlight on new and upcoming tile designs from Spanish manufacturers. According to our friends at Tile of Spain, “The broad themes that marked the design of ceramic tiles in recent years remain in 2015, but with upgrades imposed by the decorative demands of the times: innovative formats […]
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MAPEI is continuing its support of the Society of American Mosaic Artists through a gallery of work displayed in the MAPEI booth at The International Surfaces Event (TISE), being held in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 21-23. The gallery consists of the work of 20 SAMA members. Each artist used a 12″ x 12″ (30 x 30 cm) base to […]
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Ann Sacks has unveiled several new tile collections that take inspiration from global looks and designs. There’s the big Reveal, a large-format glass, with additional designs: Geode by Andy Fleishman; Brisé by Ogassian; Lux, a blend of travertine and metallics; Beau Monde with the new Della Mano finish; Olive’s leathered, monochromatic look; and La Palma, from Spain. Check out the details here. […]
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