The London Tile Co.

JULY 27, 2021

Not all tiles can be used outdoors, and you might have heard about using porcelain paving on your patio or in your garden – but why? Porcelain is the perfect choice for your outdoor paving, but only when 20mm thick or more. Pictured here: Cement effect PorcelPave Cuba Anthracite used outdoors with a modern style pergola.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 10, 2024

Atlanta— Coverings , the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has unveiled the honorees of the annual Rock Star Awards ahead of Coverings 2024, taking place April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center here. EDT, in the Outdoor Oasis (Hall C, Booth 7006) at Coverings 2024.

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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. Show Stand-outs.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

When it comes to natural stone, specialty retail has it tough. However, natural stone has its advantages—i.e., To be successful with the category, retailers are tasked with educating themselves and the consumer on its pros and cons in order to facilitate a successful sale and installation. High-growth potential. Sustainability.

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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. Tenet sessions.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 24, 2018

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Plus, if you live near the beach, an outdoor shower makes it easy to rinse the sand off before going indoors. Adding an outdoor shower is as easy as converting a water hose or spigot into a shower. It does not include the shower hardware.

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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. What’s more, the new line is designed for outdoor and wet areas. “It’s perfect for wayfinding or illuminating around a pool,” said Kathy Green, director of brand strategy and communications. “It

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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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Fall is being outdoors with friends and family, enjoying the blue skies and puffy white clouds at one of Virginia’s beautiful wineries, sipping on red wine and eating every cider doughnut I can find!! Silver Wave Marble stone field tile; 2. Stone mosaic Triangolo in a blend of six stones; 5. What Kate loves about Fall?

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 11, 2024

Atlanta— Tile of Spain has released its schedule of events for Coverings 2024, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference. Tile essentials 101: A comprehensive guide for specifiers and retail sales professionals Location: Room B312 Time: Tuesday, April 23 at 12:30 p.m.

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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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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Today’s technology also allows for high levels of realism in those tile designs emulating wood, marble, stone and other materials. Daltile products are distributed nationwide through over 250 company-owned design studios, sales service centers and stone slab yards that service a robust network of trade customers.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

When the dust cleared and all the numbers were counted, total industry sales fell just short of 2019’s numbers at $22.951 billion, a decline of 0.5%. FCNews ’ exclusive research reveals total 2020 flooring sales topped out at $22.951 billion and 18.969 billion square feet. This comes on the heels of 4.6% in volume in 2017; 5.1%

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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. Coverings 2022 learning opportunities will focus on the key tenets of “Health, Wellness and Environment;” “Timeless Luxury;” and “Outdoor Living Spaces.”.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. Coverings 2022 was shaped around three tenants: “Wellness & Environment,” “Timeless Luxury” and “Outdoor Living Spaces.”

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 10, 2018

Square stones in a geometric pattern pave the driveway that leads to the garage and the front door. Double doors open to the outdoor pool area. The post Summer Dreaming: Tour Shakira’s Miami Beach Estate for Sale appeared first on Freshome.com. Here’s a look: Greenery lines the entrance to the estate.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

The collection, shown above, features a dimensional mosaic in three natural stone marble choices: Thassos (pictured), Crema and Grigio. It’s commonplace to kick off the beginning of summer with picnics and outdoor barbecues during Memorial Day Weekend. A mosaic sheet in Thassos marble from AC’s Candango Collection.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

If tackling an exterior patio, for example, check the tile’s rating to be sure it works in an outdoor environment. From ceramic to porcelain, and glass to natural stone, AC offers a variety of tile materials. This is especially important when working with natural stone. Does it make the grade?

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 9, 2021

“Elevated Elements makes the lives of commercial architects, interior designers, specifiers and builders easier by offering up a ready-made palette of beautiful neutrals to use in the design of commercial settings,” said Whitney Welch, vice president of commercial sales, Dal-Tile Corporation. Designed for floors, walls and countertops.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

Flooring retailers, including those looking to gain back lost dollars from the growing popularity of vinyl products, would do well to turn to tile and stone, which offers high dollar sales and high margins, according to suppliers at The International Surface Event (TISE) held in Las Vegas earlier this year. “We

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—After a strong showing in 2021, Coverings 2022, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will again be hosted as an in-person trade show event —this time in Las Vegas. Coverings 2022 marks the second time the event will be held live since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Ancient Stone. If this blog is about porcelain, then why does the collection’s name say stone? Because porcelains like our Ancient Stone Collection , are made to look like natural stone. AC’s Ancient Stone Collection in the color Black, used in a commercial setting. Featured Porcelain Collections.

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Time2Design

MAY 13, 2013

Outdoor Living | My GenX Design Studios Presentation. As one of eight designers selected to participate in the KBIS Design Studios , I was asked to design a Outdoor Living Space for a hypothetical Generation X client and I would like to share that design with you here. They enjoy being outdoors, cooking and entertaining.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The distinct challenges the industry has faced and continues to face start with inflation,” said Patrick Warren, vice president of residential sales, dealer & showrooms, Dal-Tile. This trend has been affecting tile sales for many years and it got aggravated during the pandemic,” he explained. However, there is a bright side. “We

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

New tile technologies have helped forge this new place for porcelain, whether it’s the creation of unmatched wood and natural stone visuals or the unprecedented sizes—10 feet, 20mm and even 2cm thicknesses—now achievable. Paving’ the way Porcelain pavers have tapped a growing home design preference: outdoor living spaces.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

When the dust cleared and all the numbers were counted and run through the wash multiple times, total industry sales in 2021 reached a record $26.701 billion, an enormous gain of 16.3% Note: These numbers are in wholesale dollars reflecting the first point of sale. This compared to its overall sales of $151.2 billion, up 14.4%

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Michael Ward, vice president of sales, Portobello America, put it simply: “Everybody’s here. The porcelain tile line offers a large-format deco stone look available in eight styles. Large-format deco has definitely gained momentum,” explained Doug Hayes, vice president of sales. I think the vibe is ‘OK, we’re back, we’re 100%.’

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 7, 2021

“We have an incredible breadth of product and capabilities and we’re ready to focus in on the things that make a difference to both the consumer—whoever that end user is for the dealer—and our retail partners,” Patrick Warren, vice president, residential sales, dealer and showrooms, Dal-Tile Corporation, told FCNews. “We

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

As individuals have become more connected to the outdoors with biophilic design, they are recognizing the overall importance of nature as well as the benefits of bringing these elements into a space. Whitney Welch, vice president of commercial sales, DalTile Corp., to advance sustainability efforts. Crossville’s Shades 2.0

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Properly selected and installed, grout provides myriad functions that support a successful tile installation, noted Adam Abell, market manager, tile and stone installation systems, sealants and surface rep, Bostik. Following is a curated selection of the best in grouts and mortars, as well as expert tips to make the sale.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 20, 2018

Zillow, the website that values home properties according to local area sales, just released a report on how to add value before selling your home. If you’re thinking granite countertops, wood floors or a new outdoor deck top the list, you might be surprised to read that none of those three are mentioned.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 15, 2022

Home tour tickets are on sale now. Lamps Plus luxury lighting is showcased both indoors and outdoors, including its exclusive brands. Best Cheer Stone offers counters and stone slabs throughout. Luxury shuttles will tour attendees through the Malibu Hills on the multi-stop experience.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

A mix of materials (stone, wood, glass and zinc) and an irregular geometry make the building visually stand out. A few terraces and balconies, as well as generously-sized windows ensure an optimum indoor-outdoor relationship. Another element of interest is the three-sided stone fireplace, dividing the kitchen area from the family room.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

suppliers are touting record-high sales in 2021 and expected ongoing growth as a result of changing consumer habits and a booming housing market —both spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, sales of newly built, single-family homes in September rose 14% to an 800,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to data by the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The company made its foray into the eco-friendly field with its Stone + Wood line, a PVC-free hybrid touting waterproof capabilities and enhances scratch resistance. The Stone + Wood collection—my dad, [Michael Raskin, CEO], has been working on for two years, picking out the right colors and really fine-tuning it.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 15, 2022

Carpet tile is the second fastest growing segment, with sales up about 15% year-over- year. The organic, natural wood grain and stone looks create a warm and comforting environment for any desired space. Our carpet tiles eliminate slip/fall hazards, and the business owner can literally continue the indoor flooring design outdoors.”.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 16, 2014

We truly appreciate the mix of materials employed: Italian antique marble, stone, wood and glass were combined, resulting in beautiful interiors filled with personality. All five bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and some extend outdoors through spectacular terraces. Think the cost fairly reflects its value? .

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