Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% Then in the summer of 2019, duties went up by 25%. We didn’t have countervailing before September 10, 2019. Here it is.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 22, 2019

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its 2019 Bathroom Design Trends, which coincided with its annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), celebrating the best in kitchen and bathroom design trends. By controlling speed, movement and droplet size, the Raincan provides three times the coverage of a standard showerhead.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

After trawling through list after list of proposed tile and interior trends of 2019, it seems there are a few things everyone is ready to see a lot of (predominantly those growing on the success of last years trends), and a couple of others from left-field that stand alone. A new post for Diary of a Tile Addict, February 2019.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

After trawling through list after list of proposed tile and interior trends of 2019, it seems there are a few things everyone is ready to see a lot of (predominantly those growing on the success of last years trends), and a couple of others from left-field that stand alone. A new post for Diary of a Tile Addict, February 2019.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 11, 2019

A fantastic collaboration between tile and architecture led to the creation of TOUCHY-FEELY. Rather than focus purely on the aesthetic, TOUCHY-FEELY’s FOUND SPACE TILES are more concerned with tactile properties. Cor Unum, a Dutch ceramics company, produced the FOUND SPACE TILES. TOUCHY FEELY. DAVIDSON RAFAILIDIS.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 19, 2019

Luxury Standard. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Recently trendy cottage options like tiny houses and decorated semi-permanent tents are garnering some attention.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Cement tile has been in use since the 19 th Century, but over the past few years, there’s been a resurgence in its popularity, and for great reason. Cement tiles are ideal for almost any area that’s not going to experience extreme freezing temperatures. Cement Tiles in Restaurants.

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The Habitus Collection

JANUARY 2, 2019

Available in standard slab sizes: 47-1/4″ x 110-1/4″ or 53-1/8″ x 114-1/4″ in thicknesses 1/4″ or 3/8″ See more product details and order online >>> Project Feature; newly completed Life Alive debut with beautiful Habitus cork wall tiles in Brookline, MA! Boston, Massachusetts.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 17, 2019

To go with Tile Addict’s take on the 2020 trends is a little selection of additional elements that we may be seeing more of in the coming year. Its ability to entirely transform interiors and play with tile designs makes it an incredible asset for creating unique spaces, or even just changing up what is already there.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Attendance at Coverings 2023 was 20% higher than the 2019 event. Coverings 2023, the tile industry’s premier North American trade show, took place here last month, April 18-21, to resounding industry excitement and palpable energy across the show floor. The attendance is up over 2019 numbers—and 2019 was a good year.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This acquisition catapults AHF into an industry-leading position in the fast-growing tile sector, with a comprehensive line of porcelain, ceramic, stone and accessories for both residential and commercial applications in interior and exterior floors, walls and countertops. This is truly a win-win outcome for everyone involved.”

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) recently named Martin Brookes its president for 2021 and 2022 and its 2020 Tile Person of the Year. Brookes has built a resume of achievements and activities that represent commitment and passion for the tile and stone industry. Martin Brookes. Flowood, Miss.—The

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Ceramics of Italy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

After signing a joint venture agreement with chemical group Pidilite Industries Ltd in 2019, Litokol SpA recently opened a new production facility in the town of Amod in the Indian state of Gujarat. Pidilite has also set up two other new production companies, again connected to the tile installation and natural stone sectors.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Odhran Connelly with his winning tiling creation at SkillBuild 2018. It is always great to see the tiling stars of tomorrow emerge, and SkillBuild and WorldSkills are two arenas where the cream can really rise to the top. Competitor in action at the SkillBuild 2018 National Finals in Wall and Floor Tiling. What an opportunity!

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

They hand-craft and hand-paint each tile in their Marbella workshop, offering personalised designs of the highest quality from their skillful and labour intensive process. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, November 2019. Vega Ceramica has been making beautiful things for two decades. Vega Ceramica.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The tile world has not been the same since innovative artist Dominic Crinson began making his mark in 1998. These days digitally printing tiles to create intricate and unimaginable designs is fairly standard practice, but 20 years ago things were rather different. Beijingscape. Dominic Crinson.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

September 10, 2019. Albany, NY – Creative Materials Corporation, a supplier of tile, brick, stone, paver systems, and other related building materials for the commercial construction industry, welcomes Stephen Brooke as the new vice president of sales and services. Press Release. About Creative Materials Corporation.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

compared to 2019. The corporate market took the biggest hit in 2020 as its share fell from 42% of sales in 2019 to approximately 38% last year. While the education market remained fairly stable at 14% of sales, it was healthcare that saw its share of the market grow to 33% in 2020, up from 28% of commercial sales in 2019.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 25, 2022

Each EPD covers Mohawk Group’s four commercial carpet tile platforms and three commercial LVT platforms. These reports are third-party certified by UL and based on international standards. 27, 2021, Mohawk Group signed The Climate Pledge —a sustainability-driven effort originally cofounded by Amazon and Global Optimism in 2019.

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Cement Style

MAY 14, 2019

LAS VEGAS, HD EXPO (May 15, 2019) ? As part of its mission to create signature custom looks and unique design elements for hospitality and residential projects, Villa Lagoon Tile launches its new Cuban Collection, a set of authentic Cuban cement tile patterns and color combinations. For Villa Lagoon Tile. 678.429.2369.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 19, 2019

Los Angeles based Tracey Reinberg is the brains behind Kismet Tile. After inspiration from the Spanish Revival architecture’s use of cement encaustic tile during her childhood in San Antonio, her gift for design was eventually translated onto her first line of cement tiles. Kismet Tile.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Fabresa is using pastels in a variety of ways throughout their collections, from the watercolour look purples and greys of Vita and delicately coloured Spatule, to one collection in particular that caught Tile Addict’s eye. The base tiles predominantly feature these light pastels with a few contrasting deeper tones.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Chicago—For the first time since June 2019, the commercial design community will gather in-person for NeoCon 2021, which returns to theMART here Oct. Both designs are available in 18 x 36 tiles. Dialogue carpet tile provides diversity and choice to design unique and layered moments that live cohesively within a space.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

As FCNews ’ 2021 Ultimate Waterproof Guide bears out, other categories—including laminate, tile and engineered wood—are benefiting by the waterproof/water-resistant craze that is clearly resonating with consumers. in 2020 vs. 2019. FCNews research showed resilient flooring was up 21.3%

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

MARCH 26, 2019

It helps ensure that the tile installation will perform as expected and look as designed for years to come in spaces that demand a great deal from proper performance. For that reason, CTEF is pleased to collaborate with the National Kitchen + Bath Association (NKBA) as a sponsor of the April 2019 weekly webinar series.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Skinny formats have been trending a lot this year so Tile Addict took a look around Cersaie to see how companies have incorporated them into their ranges. From Veneto Ceramicas came this range of patterned skinny format tiles. There was plenty of skinny format tiles at the Natucer stand this year. Lume Green Lux (60x240mm).

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

His term runs from 2019 through 2024. The ISO/TC 189 Committee is the global entity that oversees and sets the standards for the tile industry. —Noah Chitty, director of technical services for Crossville, Inc., has been appointed to serve as the chairman of the ISO/TC 189 committee.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

These 200 by 200mm encaustic tiles have a soft satin finish and add a touch of colour and intrigue to interior spaces. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, November 2019. Navajo Fox (200x200mm). Navajo Denim (200x200mm). Their porcelain wood-look collection Rotterdam is designed to suit any space.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Metallic tiles and pearlescents both bring something magical to the tile world. Ceramica Rondine showcased a standard industrial style with Oxyd. Ceramica Rondine showcased a standard industrial style with Oxyd. Their range of metal-look tiles varies from rusty browns to paler whites, greens, and greys. Retro Gold.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

By Megan Salzano After a two-year hiatus, Coverings 2021 , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host its in-person trade show event July 7-9, in Orlando, Fla., The Materials & Trends sessions will include talks on tile trends, environmental responsiblity and more. Tried and true.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 1, 2019

Whether it’s the comfort factor that comes along with natural textures and colour variations, or the uniqueness they provide that can be hard to locate in modern, sterile environments, the incorporation of artisanal interior elements is a trend that cannot be ignored in 2019. Tin Tile Cream and Diagonal from Mainzu (200x200mm).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 1, 2019

Whether it’s the comfort factor that comes along with natural textures and colour variations, or the uniqueness they provide that can be hard to locate in modern, sterile environments, the incorporation of artisanal interior elements is a trend that cannot be ignored in 2019. Tin Tile Cream and Diagonal from Mainzu (200x200mm).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

Product quality, design, innovation, Italian origin, and sustainability are all key components of the Italian ceramic tile industry’s success. The Italian tile industry has analysed the product’s environmental impacts over its entire life cycle by means of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). of Italian ceramic tile production.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 25, 2019

Usually tile collections have one theme, one concept, and one colour palette. The most standard of the offerings are those that are striped, collections of neutrals for each of the base colours, but also pastels. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2019. Imola Ceramica.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 21, 2019

The concrete-look tiles come in large slabs (1,208mm by 1,208mm, 604mm by 1,208mm, and 604mm by 604mm) with standard shade variety and texture. The irregular relief adds areas of shadow to the already varied grey, making for characterful tiles and unpredictably exciting spaces. The four decors are the perfect counterpart.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 7, 2019

An unorthodox new concept is being laid out in the tile industry. This aim, to challenge mass production and the standards it holds products to, is admirable. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2019. Florim Ceramiche.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2023

H ardwood may very well be the most aspirational flooring product (next to stone or ceramic tile). Triangulo is also proud to have a zero-carbon footprint while providing unique and distinctive hardwood floors,” Key added, citing compliance with ISO 22196, ASTM G21 and ASTM E2180-07 standards.

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