Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 25, 2021

Happy Monday to all the fellow tile – enthusiasts and designers out there! We thought this was the perfect occasion to share one of our favorite tile uses, the tile mosaic. Mosaic Tile Designs That’ll Thrill You to Bits , Houzz. Mosaic Tile Magic. The Magic of Mosaic Tiles , Mansion Global.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

By Steven Feldman There is no denying that 2020 was a year unlike no other. flooring industry was spared—for the most part. Add that to “The Great Migration” as people moved away from big cities and into the suburbs and the result was an acceptable year for the flooring industry. Remarkably and fortunately, the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

As part of Connect 2020 , executives representing more than a dozen flooring companies get their turn to pitch Alliance Flooring retailers on new products and special pricing. Using prime beef terminology, Daltile is giving flooring dealers the “center cut” when it comes to its new floor and wall tile products.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

flooring industry to post record gains as shoppers continued to spend on home improvements in lieu of lavish vacations. flooring industry went on a wild ride dating back to third quarter 2020, which carried through to the end of 2021. In 2021, the average selling price of all flooring was $1.33. Raw material scarcity.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2020

The first week of Alliance Flooring’s two-week Connect 2020 concluded with Engineered Floors, Metroflor, Emser and Armstrong providing retailers with product reviews, training guidance and special deals on pallets. Here is a brief recap: Engineered Floors. Ensignium pattern repeats every 30 to 38 planks. “We

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Floor Covering News

JULY 29, 2020

COREtec takes the floor with new offerings. Piet Dossche, president of USFloors, briefly wore a mask in addressing Alliance Flooring dealers during Connect 2020. That close partnership was acknowledged during day two of Connect 2020, Alliance Flooring’s first virtual buying and networking event. By Ken Ryan.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

This week, we decided to feature some unusual and underappreciated uses for tile, whether it be porcelain, ceramic, cement…you name it! From table tops, to art-work, and everything in-between, we found some of the best non-traditional uses for tile in and around hour home and are excited to share. Top 5 Design Posts of the Week.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 21, 2020

Ceramics of Italy has extended the deadline for its 2020 Tile Competition. Now in its 27 th year, this annual competition awards top North American architects, designers and students for their impressive work and creative use of Italian ceramic and porcelain tile. Those interested in participating now have till Jan.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

By Ken Ryan T he year 2020 may be best known for COVID-19, which closed down much of the economy for several weeks. The flooring industry was not immune to these impacts as plant shutdowns and retail showroom pauses put a crimp on product introductions. Exchange Luxury Flooring by Armstrong. Natural Essence by Lions Floor.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 6, 2020

A lofted space for cardio equipment, a nook for weightlifting, and open floor for everything under the sun (including aerial gymnastics!) Your New Year resolution for 2020 might not be about exercise – maybe it’s about reducing stress and being kinder to yourself. make for a versatile and stylish gym design. Designed for Exercise.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2020

Ann McDermott, VP of national accounts for Shaw, gave an overview on the Milan collection during Connect 2020. At a time when carpet is occupying fewer rooms in the home, flooring retailers need to maximize the profitability of each square foot. FCNews.net will be providing daily coverage of Connect 2020 through Aug.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

Quinn W hile some segments of the residential replacement market actually benefitted from consumers and homeowners quarantining in their residences during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the same cannot be said for the commercial sector. No surprise that resilient flooring and all its iterations continue to lead the pack. “As

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Such were the main challenges that defined 2022 for civilization in general and the flooring industry in particular. Still, flooring once again was able to continue its positive trajectory in dollar sales, which it has done every year since the Great Recession of 2008-09 except for the pandemic-impacted 2020. over the $6.5

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Seeing as life in 2020 is looking vastly different from 2019, we thought this would be a perfect way to showcase some of our favorite modern-day game and entertainment rooms, and to do justice for Games Day. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design. ” – DaysOfTheYear.com.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Pantone issues a color of the year every year that stands to be the new black for designers, and the 2020 color has just been unveiled. Discover Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year, and learn what every interior designer needs to know about working this color into your remodeling projects. Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2020

Coverings has announced the 14 winners of the prestigious 2020 Rock Star Awards. The Coverings Rock Star program recognizes emerging leaders in the tile and stone industry by awarding the best and brightest young talent. Installer: Illisha Harris, Owner, lead designer and installer, Coastal Custom Tile and Design, Swansboro, N.C.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

As it turns out, the flooring industry has its disrupters as well. For the flooring industry, the pandemic has caused major supply chain disruptions that impacted manufacturers and distributors and, eventually, retailers—who at times throughout 2020 were out of stock on certain products. Supply chain issues persist to this day.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

Preliminary FCNews research shows the commercial flooring market totaled $6.488 billion in sales in 2021, an uptick of 6% over 2020. While modest, this marks an about-face for the sector, which fell just over 11% in 2020. School and healthcare facilities are also sweet spots for ceramic tile.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Organic hues like earthy browns, golden yellows and burgundy reds are a few autumnal examples alongside tiles with natural effects like wood and stone in a warm palette. Nothing dazzles like a bag full of confetti, which is the same effect these tiles have on interior spaces. Blue-green. High gloss.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 1, 2020

From stunning crisp whites to deep purples, bathroom tile can create any mood for the space. What’s more unique than using an eye-catching material as a shower floor or wall? Check out these natural stone sinks, and colorful tile options for bathrooms that create a paradise for any homeowner. Absolutely Stunning.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 20, 2021

Dallas, Texas—Daltile was recently named the Tile Category Winner of the Builder.Media 2020 Building Products Brand Survey. When it comes to program choices, professional home builders choose their supply partners carefully,” said Dan Butterfield, vice president of residential sales for Dal-Tile Corporation.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

By Megan Salzano T he year 2020 was a year unlike any other in recent memory and had lasting impacts on every category within the industry both residentially and commercially. Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 20, 2020

Resilient flooring remains the fastest growing flooring category in the industry, and 2019 again saw it dominate its competitors. As such, 2020 was expected to see similar gains as its predecessor, and suppliers agree 2020 ushered in a vibrant first quarter. increase over 2018’s $4.916 billion.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2022

The word “unprecedented” has aptly described the unexpected growth the flooring industry experienced in 2021 despite supply chain challenges, rising costs and the ongoing effects of the pandemic. increase over 2020’s revised $6.463 billion. increase from 5.357 billion square feet in 2020. in volume), versus 2020’s 50.6%

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 14, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), which provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry, will focus on finished tile work education sessions and Certified Tile Installer (CTI) evaluator training at the 2020 International Surfaces Event (TISE) in Las Vegas.

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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. The award has traditionally been given at the Coverings trade show but was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Martin Brookes. Flowood, Miss.—The I am overwhelmed.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2024

Carpet & Tile Warehouse, located here, will be hosting an all-female Certified Tile Installer (CTI) Test on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2025. The retailer has hosted three tests since 2020 and only one woman has registered. “We It’s time we brought female tile installers out of the shadows. Vero Beach, Fla.—Carpet

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

Environmental consciousness factors heavily into the products selected for commercial flooring applications. Coming off a year where many companies reopened or resumed normal business hours, the commercial flooring industry is poised to capitalize on this momentum. Pictured is Mohawk Group’s Fractal Fluency. A s the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2021

ceramic tile market due to the COVID-19 health crisis, 2021 is off to an excellent start, according to the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). Tile Consumption Overview. ceramic tile consumption was up 17.8% by volume vs. Q1 2020. tile shipments, imports, exports and total consumption in thousands of square feet.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 30, 2020

As designers, we are who we are, delighting in the visual appeal of the restaurants and are always on the lookout for innovative and fun tile applications. Check out four of the restaurants from the list below, along with some tiles we would pair with the design (because honestly, we just can’t help ourselves). We always love to help!

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2020

After reviewing hundreds of new product launches from Ceramics of Italy member companies, Ceramics of Italy has released its top six trends for the 2020 spring-summer season. Blue is one of the most popular hues in tile design this year, which also happens to dovetail with Pantone’s color of the year.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2020

The raw timber ceiling contrasted against the slate floors offer the notion of increased natural light in an area where shade from trees may seem omnipresent. 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.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Republic Floors’ Lion Meadows collection features extra-long planks. The coronavirus pandemic may have slowed or disrupted businesses from coast to coast in 2020—but not the flooring industry. More than two dozen companies are showcasing their wares in FCNews ’ 2020 Annual Product Guide.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 27, 2020

During Coverings Connected, a virtual conference held in lieu of its traditional trade show, the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) unveiled four macro trends it believes will impact tile design in the coming year. When it comes to tile, marble is everywhere; veining is everywhere. Rural Chic.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 1, 2021

Our Top Tips for Wall & Floor Tiles for March. With the trash fire of 2020 in the rear view mirror, it’s time to look forward to 2021. At London Tile HQ we’ve embraced this time with excitement and vigour, and we’re here with some new trends and special offers to help you do the same! Ajuda Cold.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 18, 2020

The large grey slabs that make up much of the floor space lend themselves as a modern alternative to a brick or wooden look that is commonly used to construct patios. 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.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) released its U.S. tile consumption Q3 findings during today’s Coverings Connected event. Tile through Q3 2020, hampered by an economy struggling with the pandemic, was at 2.04 ceramic tile consumption for 2020 would be 2.60 Through 3Q 2020, 1.38

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