Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2024

We look forward to joining other flooring sustainability leaders at the Summit, and we are proud to be a headline sponsor of this first-of-its-kind event.” The conference agenda features dynamic panel discussions focused on green building standardization, health and material reporting, and embodied carbon.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Update from the Vibrant Ceramics 2016 Roadshow in Tampa which was held on Wednesday August 31st. A note from Tom Kotel, CTDA’s President who spoke at the event: The Tampa Roadshow was attended by local tile companies, manufacturer’s; a contingent of interested people. Discussions of quality and standards were vetted.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has expanded training and education for professionals in the ceramic tile and stone industry for 2023. Two new tile installer course levels. 100 Level Tile Foundations Series. Pendleton, S.C.—The 7-11, 2023. 200 Level Practical Installation Applications.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. This year’s event also includes a Twitter chat on Wednesday, October 31, via #KBTribeChat. And now, onto the topic of ceramic tile and nature! Ceramic tile has been a part of building history for centuries. Iznik ceramic tile motif (16th century).

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 4, 2021

How To Choose Your Kitchen Tiles. Your kitchen is the beating heart of your home, so choosing the best kitchen tiles is an important task. Why choose tiles for your kitchen? Tiles are much harder wearing and easier to clean than any other wall or floor covering, perfect for a room in the house everyone uses.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation ( CTEF ) will celebrate generosity on Giving Tuesday 2020 by highlighting the opportunities available to provide education and installer certification programs for ceramic tile and stone industry professionals. “I Pendleton, S.C.—The Giving Tuesday takes place Dec.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. Tile technology—membranes Find the full schedule here. Jackson, Miss.—The Workshops will be held in: Calif.,

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

—Coverings, the international tile and stone exhibition and conference, will hold its fourth Coverings Connected interactive digital event this month. The event will take place Feb. 23, 2021, in commemoration of National Tile Day. 24, 2021, at 2 p.m. and Daniel Marvin, senior vice president operations, Ironrock.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Las Vegas—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will promote the value of certification and training for tile installers during TISE—the International Surface Event—2024 taking place here January 24-26, 2024. CTEF can be found in two locations during TISE 2024 (see here ). Three openings remain for January 25.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2022

The International Certified Flooring Installers association (CFI) offers educational programs and certifications across multiple categories such as carpet, resilient, hardwood and ceramic tile and stone. We teach them the standards, then we test them.”. In addition to its classes, CTEF also has a certification program.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) created the Dan Hecox Service Award to be given out annually at Coverings. CTEF said Hecox’s passion, willingness to help attitude, commitment to the tile industry and tile installation excellence were beyond description. Orlando, Fla.— John Roberts CTI #1278.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 16, 2022

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) online auction taking place Aug. 18-22, 2022 includes a broad assortment of tile installation products and materials worth more than $80k. EST and includes more than 100 items relevant to tile installation professionals. Pendleton, S.C.—The

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

—CTEF, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, has organized an online auction to take place in October to raise funds in support of its mission, which the COVID-19 pandemic has severely threatened. EDT and includes more than 50 items of particular relevance to tile installation professionals. 21 at noon until Oct. 26 at 10 a.m.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

COVERINGS 2017 CELEBRATES FIRST-EVER NATIONAL TILE DAY. ARLINGTON, VA – February 23, 2017) Today Coverings , the largest international tile & stone exhibition in North America, celebrates National Tile Day , which recognizes the value of tile in today’s architecture and design. MT@sharpthink.com. 212-829-0002.

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Tile of Spain USA

JULY 18, 2017

Tile of Spain was one of the featured speakers at the Facades+ AM Austin conference presented July 18 th by Architects Newspaper. The CEU, titled “ Great Outdoors: New Growth for Ceramics ,” reviews developments that are positioning tile to be the go-to material choice for exterior cladding and paving solutions in 2017.

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Ciao Tile

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

I just returned from the annual tile industry management conference. In years past, the education on greenbuilding has been pretty elementary, but this year Bill Griese gave an excellent, in-depth presentation on tile’s role in sustainable construction. Tile gets credit for its positive impacts on indoor air quality.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with Guillermo & Tania. In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings, Tenet sessions.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 23, 2021

The International Surface Event (TISE) was held in-person here and re – e merged as an event full of connection, innovation and intention for the floor covering , stone and tile industries, show organizers said. The June experience had several differentiators from previously held events. Las Vegas, Nev.—

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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. O rland o , F la.— We’re thrilled with the turnout.”

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2022

Las Vegas—Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has announced a comprehensive roster of both popular and new programs for Coverings 2022 —which will take place April 5-8, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center here. Three educational stages.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has accepted a donation from Artistic Tile Inc., in memory of Steve Slutzah, Westside Tile and Stone, Inc., to support the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program and Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT). Pendleton, S.C.—The in Los Angeles, Calif.,

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. event serving the floor covering industry, once again brought together buyers and sellers from around the world to see the latest floor covering products, tools, services and technologies. Here are a few of my favorites: ARTO Bricks Mondrian tile design. Crossville Inc.’s

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Coverings 2013 lived up to, and exceeded, all expectations as THE Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience. The four-day event, which concluded last week, was set in Atlanta for the first time in the show’s history. The Shizen collection from Bedrosians Tile and Stone.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 7, 2012

Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 3. In my last post, Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 2 , I focused on the fortress city of Teruel (a World Heritage city designated by UNESCO). Trencadís is a type of mosaic created from broken tile shards. Cevisama, the Event. Tuesday, August 7, 2012.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

After a two-year hiatus of in-person events and a one-year layoff from the show itself, Coverings 2021 kicked off here July 8-10 at the Orlando Convention Center, where it welcomed more than 350 exhibitors representing more than 20 countries across 240,000 square feet of space. Tile market grows. Tile market grows.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 11, 2014

New Arabesque Pattern Designs in Cement Tile. — Written by Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. As we explore pattern and tile design this month on Tile Talk, I’d like to start by introducing some of our newest Arabesque cement tile patterns. Arabesque Paver Tiles are Different. Tuesday, March 11, 2014.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. What Lies Beneath: How the Tile Community Saved the Day with Proper Preparation. Exterior Tile Veneers. Arlington, Va.—

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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 pandemic caused the show to cancel its 2020 event just one month prior to its scheduled kickoff date.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2022

Las Vegas—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) invites the tile industry to its booth (N3163) at Coverings 2022, taking place here, April 5-8, 2022 , for a demonstration of “GPTP By the Standard” and to witness the Mud Walls and Mud Floors Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) program tests.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

Avente Tile Owner Selected to Participate in Coverings Discussion. As the founder and owner of Avente Tile, I take great pride in offering each of my clients a diverse and unique professional experience. Steve Slutzah, President/CEO, of Westside Tile and Stone , Inc. Also on the panel is Tom Carr of Pan American Ceramics, Inc.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Creative Accents with Cement Tile. Project Pick: Get Creative with Cement Tile Accents. Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. Fragments are another way to get creative with cement tile. Geometric 10.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 1, 2013

From Avente Tiles Winter pinboard. Unfortunately, it took a devastating event for me to realize work-related phone calls, emails, and texts could and should wait. In the wake of this, and other horrific events around the world, we must make changes with the future generation in mind. Geometric Geo 10 Handmade Cement Tile.

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