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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Retailers and product-based companies in many consumer categories are affected by the new tariffs and countervailing charges implemented on goods from China. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% Now you know why China isn’t an ideal source of supply anymore for ceramic and porcelain tiles.

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Tile Store, Why Your Installer Should Go With You!

How to Floor Tile

If all else fails take a piece of tile to a paint store and have them match it even if it is a multi color and just paint the edges with a China brush. Mosaic for instance demands more money to install even though it is on a backing. Cutting mosaic requires a different level of skill and equipment to accomplish.

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Bellavita’s Wall Tile Factory Becomes First Chinese Manufacturer to Acheive Green Squared Certification

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

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.

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Decorator On Demand: Decorating For China

Decorator on Demand

Decorating For China. I recently got a long distance client, and in long distance I mean Bejing, China of all places. Labels: Bejing , China , corporate lobby , interior design. Decorating For China. #1 glass mosaics. (1). Input Form. Friday, February 25, 2011. I wouldnt mind waiting in this lobby now would you?

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How To Choose Your Tile Material

The London Tile Co.

Durable – historic tiles from Egypt and China have shown us that ceramic is long lasting. Mosaic Tiles are made in many materials, including those listed above, as well as Glass Mosaic Tiles. Benefits of Glass Mosaic Tiles. Benefits of Ceramic Tiles. Ceramic is the cheapest tile material. Great for everyday use.

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Beauty In Terracotta ? The Fuzhou Strait Culture and Art Center

Trendir Magazine

The center is proof that the new era of a cultural building in China has no nostalgia for the concrete boxes that were favored by architects several decades ago. Acousticians were brought in to help create the panels that feature Hsuan-yu Shih’s designs using new technology and a material known as China White. But that’s not all.

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Industry awards, donations and more

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

LATICRETE was specified for its products and expertise in a magnificent water feature project at Three Gorges Mansion in Chendu, China. The final finish was an exterior wall of Basalt mosaic, a surface that is uneven, difficult to grout, and would be exposed to thousands of gallons of water per hour. ” www.laticrete.com.

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