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NSI completes two homes with Gary Sinise Foundation

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Oberlin, Ohio — The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has provided natural stone and fabrication services for two homes with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. Natural stone and fabrication services for U.S. Natural stone and fabrication services for U.S. The Foundation’s R.I.S.E.

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Coverings 2022 shines light on innovation, design

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This marks the first increase since 2018, Astrachan said, and “close but just shy of the highest we’ve ever been, which was around 2007.” Coverings 2022 was shaped around three tenants: “Wellness & Environment,” “Timeless Luxury” and “Outdoor Living Spaces.” First and foremost is the ongoing growth of indoor/outdoor tile.

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Ceramic Cover for Côte d’Azur

Diary of a Tile Addict

In this evocative location, Ceramiche Caesar has brought a sophisticated finish to a new luxury private residence, providing nature-inspired ceramic collections for the indoor and outdoor environments, as well providing the functional reliability demanded. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, August 2018.

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Ceramic Cover for Côte d’Azur

Diary of a Tile Addict

In this evocative location, Ceramiche Caesar has brought a sophisticated finish to a new luxury private residence, providing nature-inspired ceramic collections for the indoor and outdoor environments, as well providing the functional reliability demanded. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, August 2018.

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Ceramic: Producers push innovation as consumption falls

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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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STATS: Tile sales decline, comeback looms large

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Unlike other types of flooring, the longevity of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone prevents frequent replacement and allows for easy cleaning without the use of toxic, high-VOC or harsh chemicals.”. This includes wall, outdoors, counters. It caused an almost total decline of Chinese imports to the U.S. of total U.S.

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Scoring flooring: Industry stats for 2021

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in volume in 2018; 3.85% gains in dollars and 3.2% in 2018 and $1.11 Tile accounted for 23% of sales while hardwood and natural stone represent 8% and 6%, respectively. in 2018; 18.2% For comparison purposes, the industry was down 0.5% in both dollars and volume in 2020. This comes on the heels of a 0.4%