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November 30, 2017 · 6:15 am

Covering the Hottest Topics in Surface Design

Sponsored and Hosted by The International Surface Event (TISE) 2018

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Walls, counters, flooring and more, how many surfaces do you design for in a space? Surface material selection, placement, understanding, design, and vision are crucial to the immediate and long term affection, safety, and use of a space. The International Surface Event is going to cover the hottest topics for surface design from aging in place to health and wellness design, technology to luxury, and all around, we’ve got the inspiration and answers for you. Join us @KBTribeChat and share your projects, your photos, and your ideas. We look forward to experiencing surface design together with you!

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TISE is the largest North American event serving the floor covering, stone & tile industries. To learn more on these topics and see the products and services first hand, register today to attend TISE 2018, January 29 – February 1 in Las Vegas.
Want to continue the conversation after @KBTribechat, attend TISE 2018, see the products and services first-hand and even sign up for an IGNITE Education pass to hear LIVE conversations on the below topics. Register at www.intlsurfaceevent.com/en/register and use promo code SURF150 when registering for 10% Off* your TISE 2018 exhibits and/or exhibits with education IGNITE registration.

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Our discussion questions:

• Quartz – The sexiness of style and practicality. What exactly is it? What are the design elements? Where can you use it?

• Health and wellness in design – How do you find the balance between functional beauty and sacred health and wellness in surface design?

• Aging in place – How do you recommend and specify surface materials for the aging population?

• Modern technologies: making mosaic art fit your surface – What mosaic art have you installed or specified into spaces? Show us your favorite mosaic art installations.

• Let’s chat luxury as it surrounds surfaces: ethical sustainable luxury – luxury vinyl tile – the laws of luxury.

Join this Twitter Chat conversation
on Wednesday, December 6
from 2 to 3pm EST
by adding #KBTribechat to your tweets!

*Not applicable for already registered or NEM registrants. Discount is valid thru 1/28/18.  Early bird pricing expired December 15, 2017.

Here’s a link to the transcript for this KBtribechat.

July 20th at #KBtribechat – Kitchen Islands

A design discussion – sponsored and hosted by Caesarstone.

Kitchens are more than just a place to cook – they’ve turned into the heart of the home.

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At Caesarstone, we aim to make the kitchen look, feel, and perform to the highest standard with the ultimate countertop. With colors inspired by marble, (like Statuario Maximus) or cement (like Sleek Concrete) you can achieve the look of your dreams with the durability of quartz!

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Our surfaces are ideal for kitchen islands: scratch-resistant, stain-resistant, heat-resistant, mold/mildew-resistant, long lasting, low maintenance, and requires no harsh chemicals for cleaning. That means these surfaces can stand up to even the messiest of families, while keeping your home safe, healthy, and green.

Our KBtribechat questions:

1. What materials and finishes are currently on-trend for kitchen islands? Countertops? Cabinetry? Hardware?

2. We’ve been noticing an increase in waterfall counters lately! What unique island shapes/designs have you been seeing?

3. Do you like to match the island colors/materials to the perimeter or diversify? Why?

4. How do you design islands that increase efficiency and work in conjunction with the rest of the kitchen?

5. Islands often require choices (storage vs. seating; sink vs. cooktop). What are some tricks or tools that you use to identify what your client needs in their island vs. perimeter?

Caesarstone loves sharing interior photos submitted by our favorite Designers, Architects and Dealers! We promote your designs to our audience of over 450k with our Featured Designer Program! Submit your Caesarstone designs HERE.

Join this Twitter Chat discussion

on Wednesday, July 20

from 2 to 3pm eastern

by adding #KBtribechat to your tweets!

Here’s the transcript for this KBtribechat.

June 3, 2015 at #KBtribechat: A Focus on Kitchen Backsplashes

A design discussion!

Our discussion questions:

1. ) What looks are trending now for backsplashes in the kitchen? Please share pics!

2.) What are your favorite materials for backsplashes in the kitchen? Why?

3.) What are your design solutions for ending backsplashes on return walls? On cabinet finished ends?

4.) Please share design tips and photos for backsplashes on cooking/ventilation walls!

5.) What backsplash materials/looks have you found inspirational or want to design in?

Join this Twitter chat discussion

on Wednesday, June 3rd

from 2 to 3pm eastern time

by adding #KBtribechat to your tweets!

Here is the transcript for this KBtribechat.

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February 9, 2012 · 3:30 am

Countertop Trends

On Wednesday, September 5, 2012, from 2-3 pm eastern time Jon Olson is hosting kbtribechat on Countertop Trends. Join us on Twitter to be part of this discussion on the latest design trends having to do with countertops!

Here are our discussion questions:

Q1.) What do you know about cork countertops?

Q2.) What can you tell us about glass countertops?

Q3.) Can compact grade panels be used as a counter surface?

Q4.) What types of metal can be used as countertops?

Q5.) What countertop choices do you see trending now?

Jon Olson is the online sales and marketing director for both Sterling Surfaces and Kitchen Associates located in Sterling, Massachussets. He has been involved in the solid surface industry since 1986. Jon is also a regular columnist for the Countertop & Architectural Surfaces magazine. He was the 2007 winner of the ISFA Solid Surface Fabricator of the year and the ISFA Innovator of the Year for 2011 for his efforts involving social media.

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Award Winning Solid Surface Fabricators

76 Leominster Rd. Sterling, MA 01564
(978) 422-3321 x 237 (978) 422-6794 (Fax)

Jon also hosted on Solid Surfacing Trends February 15, 2012. Here is the transcript.

Jon hosted on Countertop Trends September 5, 2012. Here is the transcript.