Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2018

In reality, your countertops can be the artistic centerpiece of your kitchen – and we have the 2018 countertop trends to prove it. Since metals are non-porous, they’re easier to clean than stone and there’s no risk of contamination if the countertop hasn’t been properly sealed. Don’t believe us?

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Better yet, let’s look at a few fireplaces that feature Architectural Ceramics tile. Made to look like Italian travertine, this large format porcelain tile from our in-stock Monticello Collection , does double-duty as a stylish and durable fireplace option. Modern & Moody. Classy & Glassy. Playful Pebbles.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Inspired by Betty Sullivan’s visit last September, we decided to look at features of the most prominent Scottish interiors and how they translate to our world – the world of tile. When you do, it will be easy to see why Betty, owner of Architectural Ceramics, had Scotland on her bucket list for so long. Building up the Beauty.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 24, 2018

Aliquippa, PA, April 23, 2018 – ARDEX Americas is proud to be recognized at The Starnet Commercial Flooring Design Awards as a preferred vendor for 10 winners, including five gold awards. Starnet 2018 People’s Choice, Gold and Healthcare, Silver. Starnet 2018 Education, Gold (Preferred vendor, HENRY).

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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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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% in addition to the price of the tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. Instead of flowers, let’s talk showers and shower tile. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. Underneath It All. Made in the U.S.A.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Looking back on 2017, it was a good year for tile and for Architectural Ceramics. Here is the Best of 2017, inspired by our annual corporate meeting instead of popular products and tile trends. Architectural Ceramics is without a doubt, a company full of characters. It’s easy to apply that to tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—March 18, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will give back to the local community through a range of charitable initiatives at this year’s show in Orlando, Florida from April 9-12. on Thursday, April 11 th.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 9, 2019

As for the tile world, this delighful colour can, in some way or another, be found all over. CTD Architectural Tiles offer an uncanny representation of the colour in their Kenzo range, with Kenzo Blue, and the Blue decors providing a perfect example of Classic Blue. CTD Architectural Tiles. Ariana Energy.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 4, 2018

This is the time of year when tile manufacturers start to inform Tile Addict of their plans for Cersaie 2018. And early indications are that the new market opportunities offered by XXL format tiles – 3,200 by 1,600mm and up – are very much on the manufacturers’ minds. Hyper Slim Pack Grey by Flaviker.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Enigma restaurant featuring Neolith sintered stone by TheSize. RIBA North is hosting Moulding Futures: Collaborative Explorations in Ceramics for Architecture symposium on Friday 8th December, a one-day event created by ECAlab and supported by Tile of Spain, the University of Liverpool and Leeds Beckett University. ecalab.org.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 8, 2018

New villa on the Côte d’Azur featuring tiles by Ceramiche Caesar. New villa on the Côte d’Azur featuring tiles by Ceramiche Caesar. New villa on the Côte d’Azur featuring tiles by Ceramiche Caesar. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, August 2018. More at: [link].

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 24, 2018

Aliquippa, PA, April 24, 2018 – ARDEX Americas won the Engaging Pittsburgh Innovative People Practices award for the second consecutive year. ARDEX was recognized for creating Stepping Stones, a customized, multi-tiered learning and development program. The category was Innovation in Learning and Development.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 14, 2018

Tiles by Mutina. As a long-term champion of ceramic tiles, someone who is convinced that they are the world’s finest surface finish, with unsurpassed technical and aesthetic abilities, if I have had one criticism of ceramic tile manufacturers in the past it is this: they have been too passive. Mutina Accents roomset.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

In 2018, Now in its 25th year, the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition’s Residential award went to Ziger/Snead Architects for the Baltimore Slate House ?in This striking design featured tiles by ?Imola Imola Ceramica, supplied by distributor Conestoga Tile? This featured tiles from Refin sourced from DI Group?

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2018

As anticipation builds prior to Coverings , Tile Addict offers a further selection of stand-out ranges, all recently launched, that you can see in Atlanta, all displayed by member companies of Ceramics of Italy. The Gambini Tile on Time brand prides itself on delivering contemporary style and design. Transalp Fire by Monocibec.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 8, 2018

New villa on the Côte d’Azur featuring tiles by Ceramiche Caesar. New villa on the Côte d’Azur featuring tiles by Ceramiche Caesar. New villa on the Côte d’Azur featuring tiles by Ceramiche Caesar. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, August 2018. More at: [link].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 16, 2018

This essential but highly time-consuming R&D will form the basis of my Cersaie reports for Tile & Stone Journal in the UK, Tile Today in Australia, and Diary of a Tile Addict itself in the coming months. The first tile is a prototype, typical of the “kites” flown at the major tiling exhibitions.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 23, 2018

April 23, 2018 – Fishman Flooring Solutions , a leading distributor of flooring and flooring installation products, has presented ARDEX Americas with its 2017 Vendor Partner Award, recognizing the company for its contributions to Fishman’s sales growth. Originally published by Fishman Flooring Solutions. BALTIMORE, MD.,

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 2, 2019

“Revestir represents the great start of the economy on the architecture and construction sector of the country. An example of this, in 2018 there was a large volume of business that exceeded the mark of 1 Billion reais”, says Antonio Carlos Kieling, CEO of EXPO REVESTIR and FIAC.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MAY 21, 2018

Aliquippa, PA, May 3, 2018 – FCICA , the Flooring Contractors Association, in partnership with ARDEX Americas and nora systems, Inc. announced the 2018 1 st quarter recipient of the Bruce Newbrough Memorial Certified Installation Manager Program (CIM) Scholarship.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 2, 2019

“Revestir represents the great start of the economy on the architecture and construction sector of the country. An example of this, in 2018 there was a large volume of business that exceeded the mark of 1 Billion reais”, says Antonio Carlos Kieling, CEO of EXPO REVESTIR and FIAC.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 16, 2018

Deco by Ornamenta When it came to achingly beautiful tiles in all the current design trends, Coverings delivered in spades. Maiolicata by Ornamenta Ornamenta is a brand of Gamma Due, one of Italy’s top tile studios. Terrazzo by Ornamenta Terrazzo picks up on the dominant theme in tiles today; but sweeps it off in unexpected directions.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 23, 2018

Aliquippa, PA, April 18, 2018 – ARDEX Americas won the Engaging Pittsburgh Innovative People Practices award for the second consecutive year. ARDEX was recognized for creating Stepping Stones, a customized, multi-tiered learning and development program. The category was Innovation in Learning and Development.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 25, 2018

Aliquippa, PA (April 26, 2018) – The W.W. Henry Company announced four new products today, the largest new product launch since the company was purchased by ARDEX Americas in 2001. A family owned company, the ARDEX Group leads through local customer interaction striving for excellence in all that we do.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Now in its 25th year, the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition – the longest-running award program of its kind – is proud to announce seven outstanding projects that capture the competition’s goal of honoring the innovative use of Italian tile in North American architecture and design. Around 3,600 tiles were used in the project.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

Architectural Ceramics is at it again, this time with a focus on sea shells and mother of pearl as inspiration. Dive in with us, as AC looks toward tile collections that lend themselves to a subtle seaside style. The tile’s iridescent shine reminds us of a polished pearl. Stone & Glass Mosaics.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2019

According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s 2018 Design Trends report, 87 percent of professionals (designers, remodelers, architects, dealers and manufacturers) list freestanding tubs as their favorite. Also, you need a durable floor that is water resistant (and, preferably, water proof), like tile.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 12, 2018

The Mondrian Doha by SWA featuring tiles by FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti. Six years of work by SWA , South West Architecture, went into this complex structure with its design inspired by the falcon, a great tradition in the Persian Gulf, featuring amazing ceramic decorations by? FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 19, 2018

Over the next couple of weeks Diary of a Tile Addict will be sharing some of the new tile ranges that will be on display at Coverings, Atlanta, USA from 8th May. Tile Addict is starting with one of Spain’s foremost manufacturers, Colorker. Highlights of the programme include: Augmented Reality – Ceramic Trends 2018.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 31, 2018

If any further evidence was needed that worktop and furniture applications of XXL tiles will move centre stage at Cersaie 2018, Tile Addict draws readers attention to the Aqua Maximum collection by Fiandre Architectural Surfaces, a brand of the Iris Ceramica Group. Aqua Maximum by Fiandre. Aqua Maximum by Fiandre.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JANUARY 24, 2018

Aliquippa, PA (January 24, 2017) – ARDEX Americas celebrates 40 years of innovation in 2018, and kicking off the celebration is our first new product announcement, ARDEX S 1-K™ One-Component Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Membrane. Available in two convenient sizes (large 3.5 per gallon in two coats.

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