Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

With the final four games this weekend, Architectural Ceramics put together our own final four match ups, and it’s just what you’d expect: tile. ACI employees filled out tile brackets and the results are in. Download your own 2018 Tile Bracket here. Tile Stats By Type.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

I think we can all agree that hexagon tiles aren’t going away any time soon. From ceramic and porcelain to glass and marble, we have plenty of hexagon types to choose from. Sealed with a kiss, this special order tile is headed straight from our heart to yours. At Architectural Ceramics, we heart hexagons. frost resistant.

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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. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% Example: Take a tile that’s $3 per sf.

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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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The London Tile Co.

JANUARY 2, 2018

Simply changing the tiles in your kitchen or bathroom can breathe new life into your existing decor, or you could do something more drastic like adding a tiled feature wall to your living area or converting your bathroom into a wet room. Whatever you decide, we stock a wide range of traditional and modern tiles to suit any project.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 21, 2018

Porcelain floor tiles from Urbatek in a Pretty Ballerinas shoe store. 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. Key trends.

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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

APRIL 26, 2018

Instead of flowers, let’s talk showers and shower tile. With tools for homeowners, architects, contractors and distributors (that’s us) alike, Laticrete is a great resource for tile installation products and learning. Another resource for tile products and continuing education, is Schluter Systems. Made in the U.S.A.

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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

APRIL 18, 2018

If you are seeking new decorative inspiration at Coverings , then Tile Addict urges you to visit SomerTile stand. This retro-chic design offers realistic imitations of scuffs and spots that provide authentic-looking marks of worn, century-old tile and bring rustic charm to any interior. King’s Star Blue by Somertile.

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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. It’s easy to apply that to tile. We offer various tile characters: porcelain, ceramic, glass and stone.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

Leaders in ceramics, including the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), Ceramics of Italy and Tile of Spain, used the time to weigh in on the current state of the U.S. tile market, discuss potential growth opportunities and illustrate both macro and micro trends for the coming year. ceramic tile consumption in 2019 was 2.9

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 25, 2018

Coverings doghouses by Alyss Edwards, American Wonder Porcelain, and Casa Ceramica. Coverings doghouses by Crossville, Fiandre, and Florida Tile. Coverings doghouses by Crossville, Fiandre, and Florida Tile. Coverings doghouses by International Wholesale Tile, Ironrock, and Lunada Bay. Educational seminars programmes.

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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

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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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 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. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018. More at: [link].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 26, 2018

I am grateful to my colleagues at Novita in New York for this informed take on today’s top tile trends, which they have produced having synthesised the very best of the new ranges displayed by Italian manufacturers at Coverings. Left: Artwork by Casa Dolce Casa. Right: Acquerello by Made+39. L: Vetro Cattedrale by Mosaico+.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 30, 2018

With just over week to go now until Coverings opens its doors in Atlanta, Tile Addict now turns the focus on another of Europe’s tiling powerhouses, Spain. The Andorra Collection from Oset features a stone-inspired fish scale pattern design in a 330 by 330mm (13 by 1in) format. The results speak for themselves.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Daltile’s Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces suit the growing demand for slab-style countertops. As was predicted this time last year, consumption of ceramic tile in 2019 is lower than that of the previous year. The downward trend began in 2018, and the residential ceramic business slowed for the first three quarters of 2019.

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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

MAY 1, 2018

Tile of Spain’s many Spanish member companies promise to deliver a riot of pattern, colour and innovation at Coverings. 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.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 3, 2019

The 17th Expo Revestir – South America’s largest and most influential exhibition of ceramic tiles, surface solutions, and bathroom design – will take place from 12th to 15th March 2019 at Transamérica Expo Center, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The large formats (1,200 by 1,200mm) will feature prominently.

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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

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

JULY 16, 2018

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. Washbasin and vanity top from Crossroad range by ABK. Classic Brown from the Play range by ABK. More at: [link].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 31, 2018

After a decade or more when monochrome minimalism held sway, it has been refreshing to see the world’s leading tile manufacturers start to explore colour with fresh enthusiasm. This has gone hand in hand with the revival of small format wall tiles. Part of the Tonalite display at Coverings. Crayon by Tonalite.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 7, 2019

In addition, according to the 2018 Houzz Bathroom Trends Study , more than half of Baby Boomer homeowners are planning to renovate their bathrooms to support aging in place. Adding natural stone, porcelain or ceramic tile can bring a sense of sophistication to bathrooms while also being simple to maintain.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 7, 2019

There has been a growing trend towards Terrazzo-effect tiles and Tile Addict has been following the numerous terrazzo-inspired creations for the last few years. Black and White Terrazzo Tile from Terrazzco. The apartment’s original red clay tiles were repurposed into aggregate and combined with white plaster.

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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.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 4, 2018

I am continuing today in a similar vein, and I am very grateful to Curt Rapp from The Tile Doctor (the exclusive supplier of Starlike in the USA) for reminding me about the amazing transformational effect of Litokol’s Starlike collection. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2018. Applying Litokol Starlike.

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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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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 12, 2018

The Mondrian Doha by SWA featuring tiles by FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti. The Mondrian Doha by SWA featuring tiles by FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti. “A The Mondrian Doha by SWA featuring tiles by FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti. The Mondrian Doha by SWA featuring tiles by FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti. metres of FMG ?

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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

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

JUNE 27, 2022

Back then it was about products like resilient tile and VCT. They also do not include stone flooring, nor do they account for ceramic wall tile, cove base and rubber accessories.). in volume in 2018; 3.85% gains in dollars and 3.2% in 2018 and $1.11 from 2020’s $22.951 billion. in both dollars and volume in 2020.

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