Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

—MAPEI recently introduced Mapeguard CI, a time-saving solution for ceramic tile and stone installations. The post MAPEI’s Mapeguard CI offers ceramic time-saving solution appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Classen: Ceramin Ceramin tiles are the ideal alternative to ceramic and natural stone. Engineered Floors: Gold Standard I, II and III For Engineered Floors, DW Select’s Gold Standard I, II and III PureColor HiGH-DEF series continues to impress with its quality, durability and style.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Trend research, global sourcing, sales and leadership come together resulting in a cohesive and in-depth book outlining Emser’s catalog of offerings, which absolutely include something for everyone seeking tile and stone solutions.”. The post Emser releases new tile product catalog appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 17, 2019

AC: Tell us a bit of background about yourself, how did you come into your current role with Architectural Ceramics? Rachelle: I am an Interior Designer by education, but fell into sales when I lived in Arizona. After my husband and I moved to the DC area in 2011, I found Architectural Ceramics. AC: Favorite tile, check.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2024

We like to say sustainability is built into everything we do, from operations to sales, Mapei is committed to being transparent and reducing our impacts to deliver healthy and sustainable solutions to the built environment.” Additional event and registration information can be found here.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It encompasses a wide range of materials such as porcelain, ceramic, luxury vinyl tile and planks, glass, decorative accents, mosaics, natural stone, setting materials, whole shower systems and more. The post Emser Tile releases 2024 catalog appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2022

Organizations across the industry are updating their training and educational programs to aid installers, sales representatives and other flooring professionals in perfecting their craft. We teach them the standards, then we test them.”. Within these categories are hands-on certification classes that cover basic and advanced topics.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) is now offering the “Fundamentals of Thin-Bed Knowledge” (FTBK) guide to anyone associated with the tile industry at no cost. We need more people than just installers to be knowledgeable about ceramic tile,” Goldberg explained. “We

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 18, 2024

Last February, Atlas Concorde received the Export Capital award for the second consecutive year and was recognised as the top company in the Export Excellence category for the ceramics and marble sector.

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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. The content is aligned with industry standards and methods, ensuring relevance and applicability. Jackson, Miss.—The

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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. Gundlach Company as a tool sales representative. Orlando, Fla.— After a short illness, Hecox died at the age of 52 on September 21, 2020.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I think the vibe is very good,” said Patrick Warren, vice president, residential sales, dealer & showrooms, Daltile. Divinium is a porcelain and ceramic wall and mosaic collection. Artcrafted is a handcrafted-inspired, glazed ceramic wall tile and mosaic series. This is a rare vein cut travertine.

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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,

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Coefficient of friction (COF) requirements for ceramic tile are included in the vast majority of commercial construction specifications for ceramic tile. You didn’t know the standard for tile and COF had changed? 2012 standard for ceramic tile, which mandated this change in test methods. of the A137.1

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 18, 2022

Due to standard production tolerances, square floorboards almost always show deviations in their format,” said Floris Koopmans, sales director IP. According to the company, the new type of bevel is almost indistinguishable from real grout, and provides the look of real ceramics with all the benefits of an SPC floor.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland just outside the DC-metropolitan area, Architectural Ceramics is familiar with chilly temperatures in winter. This special order system, is an all-in-one, adhesive-backed mesh mat, sized to standard dimensions. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines?

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 15, 2017

These types of tiles are technically called ceramic tiles, but many sources and even tile manufacturers have interchangeably referred to them as both ceramic and cement tiles. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles. Ceramic tiles involve clays and glazes that are fired in a kiln. Are Cement Tiles Truly Encaustic?

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

What distributors had to say: “NovoCore Q was recently launched at our regional shows and the feedback from our sales reps and dealers was fantastic,” said Austin Starnes, product manager, BPI. NCQ not only answers the call for waterproof flooring but is quieter than standard SPC. Create Flooring. Maritime Collection. Hardened Wood.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Following is a sampling of some of the technologies, solutions and innovations showcased at Surfaces 2023 : i4F In response to its supplier partners developing new products across various platforms and constructions, i4F continues to put the spotlight on visuals and installation systems that mimic ceramic tile—right down to the grout line.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we love football almost as much as we love tile. When designers are considering materials for commercial hospitality or corporate spaces, porcelain tile works well because it meets ratings such as PSI (pounds per square inch) or COF (coefficient of friction) set by building code standards.

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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. In commercial, hard surfaces surpassed carpet for the second straight year with hard surface sales reaching $3.5 of hard surface commercial sales and is the fastest growing category.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

The Main Street marketplace is—and always will be—a driver in the market economy,” said Glenn King, vice president of sales, Southeast region, Stanton Carpet. billion-plus commercial flooring market, with specified contract representing the lion’s share of sales, preliminary FCNews research shows.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 14, 2017

While we’re hyped up on all things red, white and blue, let’s take a look at a few of Architectural Ceramic’s tile lines that are proudly Made in the USA. At Architectural Ceramics, we love family businesses because AC is one too. Encore Ceramics is another example of American-made tile. Allison Eden Studios.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

We’ve been making a few lists of our own at Architectural Ceramics. Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. This type of trim is available in ceramic, marble and porcelain.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Based on the same sturdy densified technology as its predecessor, Dogwood Pro is as hard as ceramic tile but much warmer underfoot, according to the company. Compared to standard engineered wood, laminate and SPC, it’s much harder,” said Milton Goodwin, AHF Products vice president. And the best part is it’s all natural hardwood.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2022

All educational content is being planned to provide show-goers with information, knowledge, techniques and skills, enabling attendees to position ceramic tile and stone as the material of choice over other materials. The exhibit will showcase current and historical tile projects that are a testament to ceramic tile’s durability and beauty.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2022

—Since 1955, Louisville Tile, a family-owned business, has been providing state-of-the-art ceramic tile and setting materials to both residential and commercial customers. The company grown to 13 locations in five states: Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Tennessee.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

For retail sales associates, PFC is intended to be the easiest way to sell flooring—with confidence and simplicity. This increased resilience outperforms both v-groove and traditional ceramic grouts in terms of wear and tear. Every step in the selling process is repeatable,” Bhullar said. And if it is repeatable, it is improvable.

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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. Laws of Luxury: How to Increase Your Sales by Leveraging the Luxury Business Model. Arlington, Va.— Safety and Performance Issues with Not So Luxurious Vinyl Tile.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

FCNews research shows commercial flooring revenues (including specified business as well as Main Street sales) totaled $6.134 billion last year—a falloff of 11.1% The corporate market took the biggest hit in 2020 as its share fell from 42% of sales in 2019 to approximately 38% last year. compared to 2019. in 2019 to approximately 47.4%

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Granada Tile

APRIL 14, 2017

These types of tiles are technically called ceramic tiles, but many sources and even tile manufacturers have interchangeably referred to them as both ceramic and cement tiles. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles. Ceramic tiles involve clays and glazes that are fired in a kiln. Are Cement Tiles Truly Encaustic?

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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. Unforgettable!

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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. Unforgettable!

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 18, 2023

The segment posted astronomical gains over the last several years, beating out every other flooring category in terms of growth as it nabbed share from carpet, hardwood, ceramic and laminate. And with that comes the prospect of products that don’t necessarily meet high quality, performance and/or environmental standards. “I

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The nominations should contain category, product name and one paragraph describing the innovation, why it is important/relevant to retailers and consumers and how dealers can parlay this information into profit at point of sale. Remember: Today’s innovation is tomorrow’s standard. Rigid core/WPC. Installation-related.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 8, 2015

Bellavita Tile, a leader in design and innovation for the North American tile industry, proudly announces status as the first manufacturer with production facilities in China to achieve Green Squared TM certification under ANSI standard A 138.1. We are very proud.”. About Bellavita Tile.

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