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Monthly Archives: October, 2022
Artisan gallery
This Fall’s TileLetter ARTISAN gallery highlights the work of four talented creators who wrangled pebbles, scrap and salvaged tile into beautiful works of art,...
A brief history of ceramic tile in America, Part IV
More of “…the romance of the past and the promise of the future.” – Architect, Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue
Similar to today, the more talented artisans in...
All that glitters is glass
NTCA is mounting a large-scale effort involving multiple glass tile manufacturers and artisan glass installers to bring education to the industry about installing glass...
Visalia Ceramic Tile employs installation artistry for high school triptych
The eye of the tiger
This stunning mosaic is a beautiful way to take a school mascot to the next level, adorning the school’s facade...
Shimmer on the ocean
Oceanside Glass & Tile
About 30 years ago Oceanside Glass & Tile (then Oceanside Glasstile) got its start in Oceanside, Calif., where it began building...
ICONIC HAUS integrates rustic and modern with ARTO Tile
For Tracey McCormac, discovering ARTO was love at first sight. The Principal Designer for Tempe-based Temac Development Inc, Tracey had been searching for just...
Purveyors of delight
“A thing of beauty is a joy forever: its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness.” – John Keats
For nine days in October,...
Shining a light on the artisan movement
Being President of NTCA the last two years has been extremely rewarding. One of the many things that has been most gratifying has been...
QuickDrain expands use of 100%-recycled PET Material, enhancing commitment to sustainability and improving installation experience
CLEVELAND, September 27, 2022 — QuickDrain, part of L.R. Brands, an Oatey® innovation, today announced that it has expanded its use of sustainable Polyethylene...
Three companies join Natural Stone Foundation Leadership Society
Oberlin, OH, October 19, 2022—Three companies have joined the Leadership Society of the Natural Stone Foundation at the Gold level, an honor given to...