Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

AC’s Atlas Collection, a slate-look porcelain in the color Slate Multicolor. A porcelain tile that looks like natural slate, our Atlas Collection brings together strength in performance and softness in color. Porcelain tile is known for being tough. Related Links: Looking for more wood-look porcelains? Autumn Park.

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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. Playful Pebbles.

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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. More at: [link].

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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. A trait of porcelain tile, for example, is its durability.

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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. The Extended Forecast.

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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. New product showcase.

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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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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

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 night by Ceramiche Piemme.

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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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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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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 1, 2018

These multi-purpose porcelain floor and wall tiles feature a satin finish on a slightly raised face. This polished glazed porcelain range is available in a 450 by 1,180mm rectified format. For information on the products feature here: [link]. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018. Fusta by Fanal.

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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. In recent years, porcelain has increasingly established itself as an extremely high quality alternative to natural surfaces. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2018. One example is Wide.12,

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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. Dado’s beautiful Smot range combines through coloured glazed porcelain stoneware floor tiles with double-fired wall tiles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2018

Ceramiche Lea’s Nextone is a collection with an engineered stone effect. Combining stones from four different quarries, whose characteristics are fused together, and adding original graphic designs, Lea has created a stone that doesn’t exist in nature, but one that has a balanced and natural look. Nextone by Ceramiche Lea.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 14, 2018

And, in particular, it has been obsessed on producing slavish and, it must be said increasingly accurate, reproductions of natural and man-made materials: marble, stone, wood, fabric, wallpaper, concrete and metal. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2018. Maybe, just maybe, that day has finally dawned.

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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 7, 2019

The terrazzo innovations of the last few years will not go unnoticed and companies are still going strong with their fabulous terrazzo work, such as Diespeker who were nominated for Tile & Stone Awards for the second year in a row in recognition of their terrazzo work. Ravel from Huguet. Palma Random from Huguet. Huguet Apartment.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 16, 2018

Great products, but following predictable paths. The company specialises in the production of decorative surfaces, delivering a portfolio that is in constant evolution. The company delivers both its own eye-catching designs or will produce tailor-made products, using the customer’s own drawings, via digital fabrication techniques.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 26, 2018

While it is true that Cersaie remains the foremost tile showcase of the year, at Atlanta there was evidence that the top Italian manufacturers have completely recovered from any post-2008 torpor to innovate and launch new products throughout the year, particularly in advance of important North American trade shows like Coverings and ICFF.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 12, 2018

starting with the porcelain ventilated fac?ade were produced in partnership with the Iris Ceramica Group’s product development laboratory?, A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2018. The Mondrian Doha by SWA featuring tiles by FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti. FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti?, metres of FMG ?Parana

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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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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

MAY 21, 2021

As with the residential market, porcelain and ceramic tile are excellent options for commercial applications,” she told FCNews. Continued focus on sustainability drives product choices. Now more than ever, porcelain and ceramic tile are excellent options for both residential and commercial environments,” she added. of total U.S.

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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. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2018.

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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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