Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

October 29/November 5, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 10 By K.J. Natural stone suppliers are reinvigorating the category by utilizing new production technologies to produce high-fashion products in larger formats to meet any […].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 21, 2018

eporta, the interiors marketplace, and trend service, WGSN, have launched the third Interiors Trend Report 2018/19 analysing the buying trends and insights from search data from eporta’s 10,000+ interior trade buyers across 85 countries. Stone Black by Florim Stone. Key trends. The Mirror is the most popular search. •

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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. The finish allows traditional indoor lines to become suitable for exteriors without any change to the visual design.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 26, 2019

NEW HAVEN, CT, April 26, 2018 – Tile America is proud to announce Island Stone with their “2019 Supplier of the Year” award. “Island Stone is the go to for spa-like projects with their innovative flat pebble stone product that is soft to the touch and inspired by organic shapes in nature.”

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Dallas, Texas—This Friday is National Tile Day 2024 and Daltile , the largest designer and manufacturer of tile in North America, wants to kick-off the celebration by highlighting the myriad of attributes that make tile an outstanding component of residential and commercial design, construction and remodeling.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 16, 2018

Amazon Prime Day 2018 is here! Image: Amazon We hope you like the products we recommend. Amazon is already rolling out discounts and stocking its digital shelves with a huge range of products. It offers Black Friday-esque deals on a huge range of products. Prime Day 2018 showcases a whole new line of throw pillows.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

Download your own 2018 Tile Bracket here. Let’s see how your tile picks compare to a few of our own; and which material, porcelain, ceramic, glass or stone is favored to take it all. Ceramic tile, like a 3″x6″ subway, seems like a safe and popular pick for designers and homeowners alike. Natural Stone.

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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. Blog: coverings.com/blog. About Coverings.

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JG Kitchens

JANUARY 23, 2018

Are you planning a remodeling project in 2018? Photo Courtesy: JG Kitchens / Terry Smith Cabinetry and Design in New Bathroom Idea Book ). The average payback nationwide for the 20 projects in the 2018 Cost vs. Value report ranges from as high as 98.3% to as low as 47.6%, depending on the type of project – 98.3% There was a 73.1%

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Also from 2017, Home & Design Magazine featured Architectural Ceramics as a tile resource in their 2018 Source Book: Bethesda Area Shopping Guide. A natural stone option with a twist, the Perfect Pebble Collection from our vendor Island Stone , gives a natural look other than marble that’s perfect for a fireplace.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Here is the Best of 2017, inspired by our annual corporate meeting instead of popular products and tile trends. Yes, we’re proud of the products we offer as a member of the tile industry, but we’re also proud of our company’s growth throughout 2017. Each play a different role or function within a design.

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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. Gauged ceramic panels, sintered stone surfaces – call them what you will – these new continuous-pressed porcelain behemoths are a great opportunity … and a serious challenge. Hyper Slim Pack Grey by Flaviker.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

With tools for homeowners, architects, contractors and distributors (that’s us) alike, Laticrete is a great resource for tile installation products and learning. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout. Brenner for Oliver Designs in Denver, CO.; Schluter Systems.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

November 26/December 3, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 12 By Nicole Murray Laticrete is preparing to showcase its breadth of products at The International Surface Event (TISE) 2019 in Las Vegas. Following is a preview: Laticrete Strata_Heat is an electric radiant floor heating system designed to go under tile and stone flooring.

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JG Kitchens

JANUARY 23, 2018

Are you planning a remodeling project in 2018? Photo Courtesy: JG Kitchens / Terry Smith Cabinetry and Design in New Bathroom Idea Book ). The average payback nationwide for the 20 projects in the 2018 Cost vs. Value report ranges from as high as 98.3% to as low as 47.6%, depending on the type of project – 98.3% There was a 73.1%

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 17, 2018

As Tile Addict continues to evaluate advance notices of forthcoming Cersaie product launches, it is becoming apparent that this year’s Bologna exhibition will be one of the most diverse and interesting for many years. Stone Concept Argento and Slant Argento, 600 by 1,200mm, by Ceramiche Piemme. Shades by Ceramiche Piemme.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain’s technical consultant and tile and stone expert, helped kick off Coverings Connected with a discussion on the state of the tile market from Tile of Spain’s perspective. Furthermore, product development, marketing and education have turned to focus on North American needs. Imports comprised 70.6% of 2019 U.S.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 30, 2018

As February’s Cevisama exhibition showed in abundance, Spanish manufacturers have taken full advantage of advances in production technology to redefine the boundaries of what is possible in tile design. The Andorra Collection from Oset features a stone-inspired fish scale pattern design in a 330 by 330mm (13 by 1in) format.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 20, 2018

From 8th to 11th May 2018, Ceramics of Italy will bring an impressive contingent to Atlanta for the 29th edition of Coverings : the largest international tile and stone exhibition in North America. Fila Surface Care Solutions also provided cleaning products for the booth. More at: [link].

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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. It has extremely quick webbing and leg development, and installs Action Bac ® and other common carpet backings, as well as felt-back sheet vinyl.

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Ceramics of Italy

MAY 29, 2018

Rilievi , the CEDIT collection designed by Zaven , has received the NYCxDESIGN Award; the prestigious recognition presented by Interior Design magazine and by ICFF that gathers and rewards the best design achievements every year. The selection of the winning projects was made by an international jury.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Enigma restaurant featuring Neolith sintered stone by TheSize. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Cerámica (which runs until 10th February 2018, also at RIBA North), the symposium will present innovative trends in contemporary architectural ceramics production. architecture.com. ecalab.org. About ECAlab.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 16, 2018

The prototype Fresco design by Naxos. 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 prototype Fresco design by Naxos. The prototype Fresco design by Naxos.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

From a large-format 24″x48″ field tile to a 1″x1″ mosaic, this Italian-made porcelain gives you la libertà to create a simple or complex design plan. Granite Stone has a seaside style to it, while Slate Grey and Slate Black tip the scale toward modern and moody. Neutral Patch. Join our newsletter here.

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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 Rising from the ashes of its predecessor, the design team set out to reconnect the site to the existing contextual environment.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Retailers and product-based companies in many consumer categories are affected by the new tariffs and countervailing charges implemented on goods from China. At the end of 2018, duties went up by +10% for all the categories. Not much new design going on there. Most have Chinese products in their catalogs. Here it is.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 16, 2018

’s many new products combining the benefits of ceramic surfaces with the requirements of contemporary design. ABK also used the Wide range as the starting point to develop its Bath Design collection, which was unveiled at this year?’s Example of ABK’s Bath Design collection. One example is Wide.12,

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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. Great products, but following predictable paths. Yes, it also referenced many of today’s design trends, but it did so with total brio, vivacity, commitment and passion. moment in Altanta.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2018

The Gambini Tile on Time brand prides itself on delivering contemporary style and design. Offering a very wide variety of formats, together with a wide range of tile types, colours, surfaces and decors, Gambini aims to be a reliable source for architects and interior designers seeking a cutting=edge look. Nextone by Ceramiche Lea.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

The downward trend began in 2018, and the residential ceramic business slowed for the first three quarters of 2019. Gianni Mattioli, executive vice president, Dal-Tile Corporation, noted, however, the buildup of inventory, especially from China, during the last quarter of 2018 in anticipation of higher tariffs scheduled for January 1, 2019.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 2, 2019

The event is directly linked to trends, design, and innovation. 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. It is the largest showcase of products with around 40 thousand sq.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 1, 2018

The Granada Collection from Oset features fish scale pattern designs in a 330 by 330mm (13 by 1in) format. A nod towards design and creativity, Evoke is the first range from the ZYX collection by Colorker. For information on the products feature here: [link]. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 14, 2018

OEO Studio’s design drawings for Mutina Accents. Over the past 30 years ceramic tile design has been too reactive. It has assimilated cutting edge interior design and developed ranges to fit. But I have always hoped to see the day when ceramic tiles truly had the self-confidence to set the design agenda.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 4, 2018

For those of you unfamiliar with the product, Starlike is a two-component acid-resistant epoxy adhesive used in the installation and grouting of ceramic tiles and mosaics with joints from 1 to 15mm wide. This product is not available in the USA.). A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2018.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 2, 2019

The event is directly linked to trends, design, and innovation. 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. It is the largest showcase of products with around 40 thousand sq.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 25, 2018

In this latest part of Tile Addict’s preview of Ceramics of Italy at Coverings we select some additional Italian products – all recently launched – that will be lighting up the aisles at Atlanta. The design options include corten, aluminium, platinum, indium, cement, canyon, and chalk. Smot by Dado. Titan by Century.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 7, 2019

Interior designers don’t seem to agree on 2019s taste for terrazzo. Terrazzo with a twist was a very big trend last year (link to article), with multiple designs creating a vast range in materials, colours, and finishes. Resin combined with the by-products and waste materials from local marble manufacturing (e.g.

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