Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2020

The meteoric rise of the resilient flooring category can be directly attributed to the performance of subcategories such as SPC and rigid core, which doubled in terms of volume and more than doubled in terms of dollars between 2018 and 2019. Ceramic, stone looks impress. FCNews research found that the subsegment accounted for 37.1%

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 17, 2019

One trend that we are especially hoping will take off more in 2020 is coloured grout. There was some evidence of this around this year, especially at Clerkenwell Design Week , and of course, throughout Living Ceramics ‘ Cava and Cava Mosaic, but there doesn’t seem to be nearly enough of it gound around.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

2019’s Pantone colour of the year – Living Coral – is bright, bold and full of life. Living Coral has been labelled a “sociable and spirited” colour, yet also “1980s napkin pink” which may be why it’s not looking to become a ceramic mainstay just yet. A new post for Diary of a Tile Addict, February 2019.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The textured mosaics of their Raw Decors heavily featured grout lines, enabling a range of varied looks with coloured grout, textural differences, and visual effects. This abstract animal design was an unepxected sight. teal tiles from Wow Design the gold veining takes the aged, pre-cracked look to another level.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 23, 2019

From 30th April to 2nd May 2019, buyers will be presented at ExCel, London with a powerful line up of ceramic, porcelain, conglomerate, ultra-compact, and natural stone surface solutions, making this a must-visit event for retailers, distributors, contractors, and specifiers alike. Troba pedestal from Schluter-Systems.

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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. hard and at a time when ceramic tile was already facing challenges. ceramic tile consumption in 2019 was 2.9 of 2019 U.S. In 2019, U.S.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The textured mosaics of their Raw Decors heavily featured grout lines, enabling a range of varied looks with coloured grout, textural differences, and visual effects. This abstract animal design was an unepxected sight. teal tiles from Wow Design the gold veining takes the aged, pre-cracked look to another level.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 22, 2019

A cool neutral toned range from Ceracasa brought together two disparate designs – the soft, waving, water marble effect, and harsh geometric decor elements. The black and white range Chymia features faux mosaics and faux grout lines, faintly textured pieces and organic themed imagery. Tech Land Natural. Natucer Tech Land Basalt.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

2019’s Pantone colour of the year – Living Coral – is bright, bold and full of life. Living Coral has been labelled a “sociable and spirited” colour, yet also “1980s napkin pink” which may be why it’s not looking to become a ceramic mainstay just yet. A new post for Diary of a Tile Addict, February 2019.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

PVC-free/recycled product The name of the game is always style and design when it comes to flooring, but another top driver for today’s consumer that seems to be picking up steam—again—is sustainability. With the launch of the new designs in May 2024, Art Select will feature more than 45 wood and stone looks in a broad spectrum of tones.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 21, 2019

Although I have been writing about ceramic tiles for decades, and have visited Cersaie every year for over a quarter of a century, I still get a flush of excitement at the thought of this year’s show. This cushion-edged 100 by 135mm tile is one of the Etruscan designs from the Arché range by Katy’s Line. Mario Montanari at work.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 28, 2019

In 2017, working alongside ceramic designer Sándor Sinko, the inhabitants of central Maastricht embarked on a truly local project to cover the grey environment around Radium with colourful mosaics. One of Tile Addict’s own even spent some hours cleaning grout from the tiles. Mosaic designing. Kunst Front Maastricht.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

As a national SkillBuild winner, Odhran is now eligible to compete at WorldSkills 2019 being held in the Russian city of Kazan. Throughout the three-day, 18-hour competition, contestants were asked to tile a wall and floor, based on a 3D building design, using 150 by 150mm ceramic tiles. What an opportunity!

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 7, 2019

A recent survey from Lightstream reports that 37 percent of homeowners indicated they are planning to remodel their bathrooms in 2019, edging out kitchen remodels, which 31 percent of respondents said was a priority. Kitchen and Residential Design Some may even include a freestanding tub, depending on available space and preference.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 28, 2019

In 2017, working alongside ceramic designer Sándor Sinko, the inhabitants of central Maastricht embarked on a truly local project to cover the grey environment around Radium with colourful mosaics. One of Tile Addict’s own even spent some hours cleaning grout from the tiles. Mosaic designing. Kunst Front Maastricht.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Once known exclusively as a supplier of nylon and tufted wool carpet, the company in the past few years has expanded into new fibers (polyester and decorative wool) and every hard surface category (excluding ceramic tile) while overcoming challenges related to Stainmaster’s departure from specialty retail.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Minimal grout-lines and a polished finish make for an immaculate space unblemished by constant harsh edges. Alfa Ceramic offers a similar range of porcelain tiles, from stone and marble-effect to a cement look. Maximum Fiandre Extralite are strong, flexible and lightweight, making them perfect for all kinds of design solutions.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Minimal grout-lines and a polished finish make for an immaculate space unblemished by constant harsh edges. Alfa Ceramic offers a similar range of porcelain tiles, from stone and marble-effect to a cement look. Maximum Fiandre Extralite are strong, flexible and lightweight, making them perfect for all kinds of design solutions.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 17, 2020

Interestingly, however, interior design was much more interested in looking back. Last year we covered Living Coral plenty, exploring the various ways the lively shade could be incorporated into interiors with tile, such as a creative use of grout showcased by Living Ceramics. Cava from Living Ceramics.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

First up is True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows the creation of a middle grout line that mimics two tiles in one. How it works: The grout is applied at the factory via the addition of a colored wear layer between the décor film and the core. A powerful platform for women in flooring.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

In 2019, Arte Mundi China , one of the largest manufacturers of engineered hardwood flooring in China, announced plans to build a hardwood flooring finishing plant in Chino, Calif. Since its inception, COREtec has challenged the industry to think bigger and go further—in style, design, performance and innovation. Engineered Floors.

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