The Grout Line with Tile of Spain

From Concept to Craft with Sara Malek Barney, BANDD Design

In this episode of The Grout Line, host Ryan Fasan is joined by Sara Malek Barney, founder and principal designer of BANDD Design to explore how thoughtful material selection shapes the spaces we live in.The conversation dives into the role of tile in creating layered, textural environments—from subtle, tone-on-tone applications to statement-making installations that anchor a space. From kitchens and baths to unexpected applications throughout the home, this episode offers insight into how Sara and the BANDD approaches materiality, and why Spanish tile continues to play a central role in delivering timeless, high-performance interiors. Get in touch with BANDD Design by visiting, https://bandddesign.com/ [https://bandddesign.com/] or on social media @jointhebandd [https://www.instagram.com/jointhebandd/]. For more resources from Tile of Spain, visit https://tileofspainusa.com/. [https://tileofspainusa.com/]

Talking Tile with Merola Tile

Tile of Spain Technical Consultant Ryan Fasan sits down with John Merola, CEO of Merola Tile, for an in-depth look at the business side of Spanish ceramics. They discuss the Spanish tile market, the story behind Merola Tile and John's recognition as the first-ever recipient of the "Tile of Spain Honors" award.

Rockstars of Tile

Tile of Spain Technical Consultant, Ryan Fasan, member of the inaugural Rockstar class sits with Danielle Dean, recipient of this year's Rockstar Award, to talk all things tile and design.

Telling Tile's Sustainability Story

Tile of Spain's host Ryan Fasan sits down with Jennifer Richinelli, Editorial Director of Stone World, for a deep dive into the world of tile and sustainability. In this episode, they explore the environmental advantages of ceramic tile, including its life cycle anaylsis, eco-friendly certifications, industry standards and more.

The Lifecycle of Ceramics: Innovation, Sustainability and Spain's Role

Tile of Spain host Ryan Fasan is joined by Javier Rodriguez Ejerique, Technical Secretary of Qualicer, for an in-depth conversation about the lifecycle of ceramics. In this episode, they discuss what Qualicer's purpose is, Spain's influential role in ceramic innovation and the industry's ongoing efforts towards sustainability and technological advancement.