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Annual Flooring Product Guide 2023

Floor Covering News

Its Ceramin tiles, meanwhile, are positioned as an alternative to ceramic and natural stone. As per usual, the hardwood category is well represented with species from North and South America featured. With Riva’s Tile Stone, end users can enjoy modern and elegant appeal in outdoor spaces.

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Ceramics of Italy unveils Cersaie 2024 trend report

Floor Covering News

And as manufacturers work toward producing tiles that look and feel like natural stone, high-definition marble prints are now paired with low-relief veining for realistic marble looks. Trompe l’oeil Italian manufacturers are producing a range of mind-blowing optical illusions on porcelain.

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Armstrong Flooring wins three 2019 Good Design awards

Floor Covering News

Good Design covers new consumer products, graphics and packaging designed and manufactured in Europe, Asia, Africa and North and South America. Alterna Plank with Diamond 10 technology captures the natural beauty of stone, ceramic or porcelain, while retaining warmth, absorbing sound and feeling more forgiving to your feet.

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TISE director bullish on 2023 show

Floor Covering News

Normally we have 23%, so international is back very strong; it’s very strong from Canada, South America and Europe and, to our surprise, Asia. There will be a Surfaces theater, a Stone Expo theater and a Tile Expo theater. Asia reps] are using U.S. distributors and U.S.

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Stylish Amsterdam Home Dotted with Eccentric Decorations

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

In the kitchen, everything revolves around the subtle silhouette of the worktop, created using HI-MACS® natural acrylic stone. The home’s living room breathes elegance and is dotted with seating for the residents to lounge comfortably. ” Photography by Pam Kat.

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Cement Tile Pattern Sets Theme for Resort Restaurant

Tile Talk

As you can see, a very simple 4"x8" white border is used to frame the rug while providing a seamless transition to the large stone pavers. The use of cement tile in high-traffic areas is quite common throughout Europe and South America where it can be seen on the floors of centuries-old churches, homes and businesses.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Now we are looking to South America, Mexico, and India for these products. Tariffs or duties are different rates based on the type of material and their country of origin. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7%

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