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. Schluter Systems. It’s Raining Cats & Dogs.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2018

August 6/13, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 4 By Mara Bollettieri Opportunities abound for retailers looking to get into the countertop business. slab market is estimated to be around $5 billion in sales, with half coming from quartz, porcelain and natural stone slabs. But in order to tap into this lucrative product […].

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

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. AC’s porcelain Monticello Collection in the color Argento, image via Architectural Ceramic’s Houzz Project page. Modern & Moody.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Daltile’s Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces suit the growing demand for slab-style countertops. The downward trend began in 2018, and the residential ceramic business slowed for the first three quarters of 2019. Through the first 10 months of the year, total construction starts were 4% lower than in the same period of 2018.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 20, 2020

And there’s a good reason why: Despite the reinstatement of 25% tariffs on all vinyl flooring made in China, dealers say the LVT category—led by rigid core/SPC— continues to dominate sales in 2020. 24, 2018 to Aug. 7, 2020—exempted many rigid LVT products from the 25% tariff. And, no, the tariff has not slowed our LVP sales.”.

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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. We’ve had great traffic at the show,” said Micah Hand, director of market- ing and product management, Florida Tile. “I

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 22, 2018

Donato Grosser, President of D Grosser and Associates, together with Santo Torcivia, President, Marketing Insights, will break down the ceramic tile marketplace, providing attendees with valuable insight and guidance to be a competitive company in a lecture called How Ceramic Tile Has and Is Forecast to Compete with Other Products.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

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%. of dollar sales for the gradually increasing hard surface market and 24.6% Imports vs. domestics.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

And freight expenses once product reached these shores were through the roof. Back then it was about products like resilient tile and VCT. SPC/rigid core, the product known to consumers as water- proof, was responsible for a revival of many other segments. in volume in 2018; 3.85% gains in dollars and 3.2%

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

FCNews ’ third annual “Industry Disrupters” issue features innovative players and thinkers who are pushing the envelope in terms of product innovations, technological breakthroughs or simply radical new ways of doing business. Domestic Production. Below are this year’s Industry Disruptors. The mother of all disruptors .

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 19, 2018

As well as helping members showcase a fantastic array of innovative tile designs, Ascer will deliver a schedule of value-adding events at Coverings 2018, North America’s largest tile and stone exhibition. Highlights of the programme include: Augmented Reality – Ceramic Trends 2018.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

“Looking ahead, we’re optimistic and anticipate low single-digit growth in 2020, with most of the major players that work with our teams anticipating solid growth,” said Larry Brookshire, Mohawk’s vice president builder and multifamily sales operations. New home sales dropped in three of four U.S.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 24, 2018

As Tile Addict has observed is past posts, when a company that specialises in the design and production of special pieces for mainstream tile manufacturers creates its own commercial brand, the results can be spectacular. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2018. Mini Hexa Contract by Wow. Moon by Wow.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2022

After experiencing declines in both sales and square footage in 2019 and 2020, the U.S. FCNews research shows wood flooring sales at the first point of sale in 2021 totaled a record $2.67 Hardwood’s performance in 2021 helped the category increase its share of total floor covering sales, albeit slightly, to 10%.

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