CUSTOM Insights Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Great looking tile installations start with a level subfloor. This is especially important if you’re installing large format tile or plank style tile with one side 15” or greater. Without proper preparation, uneven subfloors can cause tile lippage or even cracking!

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2024

Atlanta—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will focus on the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) and the Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) programs during Coverings 2024 taking place April 22-25, 2024, here. ” To pre-register, visit here.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

CUSTOM interviewed experts from around the industry to learn their thoughts about large format tile (LFT). How big will these tiles get? What about thin tile? What do specifiers and installers need to know? How do you define large format tile? Here’s what they had to say.

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 9, 2022

A strong global leader in the ceramic tile industry, The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) is a diverse organization comprised of over 125 Spanish tile companies that export ceramic products to more than 185 countries worldwide.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? To avoid getting into the nitty-gritty, it’s because of how the tile is made. Ancient Stone.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 16, 2022

While the flooring industry may have an uphill battle in 2023 as it faces a slowdown in Q1-Q2 due to inflationary and housing pressures, the tile category is ready to boost its numbers via its No. Wood-look tile formats, like Daltile’s Emerson Wood Butter Pecan, are in high demand. 1 draw— style and design. Visually appealing.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Large format tile trends have created new challenges for tile contractors. Picking the correct medium bed mortar with specific anti-slump properties can make the difference between installation success or premature failure. Download the white paper here.'

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Custom Technical University has the top 5 tips to help make your large format tile installation quicker and easier.'

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Tile of Spain USA

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The possibilities of applying and combining ceramic tiles are infinite. When installing ceramics in both indoor and outdoor spaces, the variety of formats and styles allows us to take advantage of its technical and aesthetic properties achieving dazzling designs that no other surface material can offer. Horizontal Placement.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

Breaking into the tile business, while challenging, is a manageable endeavor for many flooring dealers. 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. For Emser, training is No.

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Spanish companies made the journey to Italy to unveil new collections at Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings. The exhibition was a fertile ground for the emergence of new trends, innovative formats and enhanced capabilities from Spanish participants.

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Tile of Spain USA

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Ceramic tiles offer an exciting and infinite number of design possibilities for decorating interiors and exteriors. Thanks to their versatility in size, shape, format and pattern, architects, designers and homeowners have an extensive selection of options to choose from to craft unique designs. Feature Walls.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 7, 2021

Ceramic tile has earned notoriety as the top building and surface material when it comes to commercial design, but did you know it has also gained prominence as the material of choice for residential design? Learn more about the advantages ceramic tiles lend to each area of the home: Facades. Techlam, Slate Ivory.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

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. Clark Cornelius, president and COO of Florida Tile, agreed, noting: “The show was excellent. Florida Tile also sees a bright future ahead.

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Tile of Spain USA

MARCH 23, 2023

Tile of Spain manufacturers returned to Valencia, Spain last month for the highly anticipated return of CEVISAMA , the International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings. The Spanish tile industry surpassed expectations with overall sales increasing by 16.2% since last year.

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Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 30, 2021

A large children’s play area, an expansive lake with sculptures that spray out water, a raised walkway above the lake, curved tubular structures, a giant central plaza and rolling hills are clearly defined and linked by a common element: water. The post The Wonderous Diagonal Mar Park first appeared on Tile of Spain USA.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Las Vegas—Daltile is featuring its latest new STARE products, its Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces extra-large porcelain slab line, tile and stone products, Marazzi products and American Olean products during the HD Expo + Conference 2024 here April 30–May 2 in Booth #4127. Glazed ceramic wall tile. Glazed ceramic wall tile.

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Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Stemming from the ideology of biophilia to establish a deeper connection with nature, ceramic wall and floor tiles will celebrate the beauty of the outside world, mimicking the colors, landscapes and organic surfaces of bucolic environments. Here, ceramic tiles are designed to blend in with our surrounding environments. Bio-Nature.

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Tile of Spain USA

JULY 22, 2020

Ceramic reinterpretations of materials found in nature make it possible for designers to achieve high levels of originality through an infinite number of different formats, colors and installation patterns. to formats, these range from mosaic-sized pieces to large format strips that can even be used as worktops or in furniture.

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Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Tile of Spain, the association representing over 100 Spanish tile manufacturers, announces the winners of the 20th annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. The jury praised the use of large-format tiles as a quintessential feature of the building’s façade.

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Tile of Spain USA

MAY 4, 2023

More than 70 Spanish companies presented new products, innovations and trends during Coverings 2023, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL from April 18-21, 2023.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

“The desire to thrive is in all of us,” said Shelly Halbert, director of product design for Dal-Tile, parent company of Marazzi. “A Bold, daring and the epitome of style, Marazzi’s newest products feature captivating designs that translate Italian panache into exciting and imaginative tile products. Glazed ceramic wall tile.

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Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In a recent study led by the Spanish Association of Ceramic Tile and Building Suppliers (ANDIMAC), Spaniards rated the current quality of life in their homes with a score of 6.8 The environmental benefits of using ceramic tile are another important aspect homeowners should take into consideration. La Platera, Allure.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. Last year, world-wide vendors came together for “the global tile and stone experience” hosted in Orlando, Florida. Angular glass tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 14, 2019

by Frank Donahue, CTDA Technical Committee Chairman, Best Tile. Work continues by the ANSI A-108 committee to establish guidelines for the application of large format gauged porcelain tile to exteriors using a direct bond method.

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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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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

MARCH 17, 2020

So, you're ready to hire a tile installer for that stone-glass mixed mosaic decorative border that will look perfect with the large format wall tile and wood plank floor tile you selected. What are your next steps? Follow this roadmap.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 11, 2019

The end result is a space that will have you dreaming of a white Christmas, or for some white tile for your next renovation. For her client’s master bathroom, she kept the tile selection classic and timeless by using white marble from our Thassos Collection. Interior Design by Mary Douglas Drysdale, featuring AC tile.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 26, 2023

For any new readers, our Cyberspace Curiosities series collects five of the most weird and wonderful tile collections we’ve found across the internet and puts them all right here for you to enjoy. And this is our eleventh instalment, so let’s take a look! A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2023.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2022

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, released the winners of its 2022 Best Booth Awards. Following are the winners of the Coverings 2022 best booth awards: The Overall Best in Show honor was presented to Landmark Ceramics (booth: North Hall, N1929), for the best use of tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Whether it’s the collection’s name or color palette, Architectural Ceramics is getting into the seasonal spirit with tile that is fit for fall. But, just like most of us eagerly await the change in seasons, these fall-inspired tiles are worth the wait. Porcelain tile is known for being tough. Autumn Park.

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CeramicTec

MAY 22, 2012

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Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Tile of Spain , the association of over 125 Spanish tile manufacturers, is forecasting macro trends for 2018 which include: monochromatic colors, planks for wood & beyond, well-loved vintage looks, non rectified edges, encaustic mashups, gauged porcelain (large format thin tile) and thick pavers in porcelain.

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Earlier this year, Spanish manufacturers vowed to continue to meet the needs of architects and interior designers by keeping production going in the ceramic tile sector. Maintaining that commitment, Spanish manufacturers overcame the setbacks that 2020 presented and emerge with new designs, technologies and innovations in tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

Check out Architectural Ceramic’s Surge Collection, featuring a large-format ceramic tile, that mimics illuminated glass and includes bold electric colors too. With the look of back-lit glass, this large-format ceramic tile has us doing a double take. Want to learn more about cement tile?

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

—With trade shows like Coverings and Cersaie among the first industry events to return to an in-person format, Italian manufacturers are excited to showcase their latest product offerings on a global stage. In the fashion industry, people are starting to invest in bold colors to loud prints—the tile industry is no different.

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The London Tile Co.

JANUARY 3, 2019

We’re excited to get started with 2019 and of course we are kicking off with our newest Featured Tiles. For an ultra-modern look in your home choose the Atrium range of large format cement effect tiles. We pick two of our favourite ranges every month – you can see the latest Featured Tiles here.

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