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Ceramic: Avoiding common pitfalls many RSAs encounter

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The biggest challenge for the dealer today is the shortage of skilled technicians to install ceramic tile,” explained Tony Wright, director of dealer sales, Dal-Tile. Ceramic has a mid-to-high cost of labor, which provides the dealers ability to increase their profits,” he said. MSI has over 40 warehouse locations nationwide.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and.

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Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Portugal is a land of Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden-sand beaches, history, great food and wine, and beautiful scenery. Map of Portugal. Above image by Robert L.

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Walker Zanger launches Gubi Collection

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With the successful additions to the Shift Collection and the release of the classically-inspired Pietra Gris tiles and mosaics , Walker Zanger said it unveiled another hallmark collection to their impressive roster of residential and commercial tile products—the minimalist Gubi Collection. Los Angeles, Calif.—With

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry

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Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Photo by Joaquim Alves Gaspar, Lisboa, Portugal. Now, you too can bring the look and feel of Portugal into your home by using our Portuguese Ceramic Tiles in your next project.

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Ceramic: Latest trends evolve with consumer habits

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T he ceramic tile category is arguably flooring’s closest link to the interior design community. Ceramic tile trends take their design cues directly from consumer habits within the home and builds upon those needs to craft its looks, textures and technologies. Tile is fashion, so design is very important.”.

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Breaking into tile without breaking the bank

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It’s hard to dispute the visual prowess of the ceramic category—it is only limited in design by the user’s imagination—and suppliers agree it should be top of mind for dealers looking to break into the category. These product advantages create elevated demand from consumers seeking ceramic among the dizzying array of flooring options.

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Ceramic: Consumers yearn for outdoor living

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The past two-plus years have shown the strength of the tile industry as consumers flocked to the ceramic tile aisle for their home renovation needs in droves during the height of the pandemic. As the category continued to boom due to the pandemic, consumers looked to fill their homes with ceramic both indoors and outside.

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