Floor Covering News

JANUARY 27, 2021

Dallas, Texas—Continuing the identification of hot tile trends for 2021 , Daltile’s lead product designer, Laura Grilli, has added “Beautiful Luxe” as a sub-trend of the larger design movement of well-being. In the Beautiful Luxe tile trends, she continued, there is an influence of Art Deco through rich materials and fine craftmanship.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Last time we checked he had hit over 75 cities world-wide and installed 3,724 sneaky mosaics. The most memorable of which (for me) include The Dude from Invading LA 2018, the four ghosts from Invading Hong Kong 2018, and the camouflaged invader from Invading Versailles 2019 ( see them all here ). So what now?

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

During Tile of Spain’s Coverings Connected press conference held earlier this week, Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain’s technical consultant and tile and stone expert, outlined the state of Spanish tile in the U.S., This has been a very pivotal year, and 2019 was a pivotal year leading up to it as well,” he said.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 5, 2020

With Coverings cancelled due to the Coronavirus epidemic, Diary of a Tile Addict has been opened up to select tile manufacturers to keep tile information flowing world-wide. Known and trusted tile brands have been offered one FREE post during an initial three month trial, covering April, May, and June 2020.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 9, 2019

Wood-effect tiles are a special creation- the resistance and lifespan of ceramic with the natural beauty of timber, plus the freedom and luxury to combine wood with underfloor heating. This plank/porcelain crossover is a Tile Addict favourite and seeing what innovations companies are bringing to the table is a real treat. Nemo Tile.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Attendance at Coverings 2023 was 20% higher than the 2019 event. Coverings 2023, the tile industry’s premier North American trade show, took place here last month, April 18-21, to resounding industry excitement and palpable energy across the show floor. The attendance is up over 2019 numbers—and 2019 was a good year.

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The London Tile Co.

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Now that the first month of 2019 is out of the way we can start looking forward to all the interior projects we have planned for the year. Whether it’s a small splashback to update your kitchen or you are having a brand new bathroom installed, we always have a great range of tiles to suit every style and budget.

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The London Tile Co.

JANUARY 31, 2019

Now that the first month of 2019 is out of the way we can start looking forward to all the interior projects we have planned for the year. Whether it’s a small splashback to update your kitchen or you are having a brand new bathroom installed, we always have a great range of tiles to suit every style and budget.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

The fashion industry often influences retailers; did you see our post about the 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year ? Now that Memorial Day Weekend is here, it’s time to kick off the unofficial start of summer with 5 tile collections, available with Architectural Ceramics of course, that feature white in a big way.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 29, 2019

Since he was last featured in Tile Addict , Gary Drostle has created even more awe-inspiring work. In particular, a notable contribution from this mosaic artist is present in Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in California. The ground floor is, naturally, the home of the California seashore. Crab and mussels mosaic.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

By Megan Salzano After a two-year hiatus, Coverings 2021 , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host its in-person trade show event July 7-9, in Orlando, Fla., The Materials & Trends sessions will include talks on tile trends, environmental responsiblity and more. Tried and true.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 8, 2019

Putting a cool mosaic tile in a half bath, for instance, will cost a lot less than a full overhaul of a spa-like master bathroom. The other major expense goes to the wall tiles and countertops. From there, you can expect to spend your bathroom budget on cabinets and vanities, flooring, showers, and lighting in that order.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Chicago—For the first time since June 2019, the commercial design community will gather in-person for NeoCon 2021, which returns to theMART here Oct. Following is a curated selection of several new commercial offerings that will be showcased at NeoCon 2021: ARMSTRONG FLOORING. Both designs are available in 18 x 36 tiles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 11, 2019

The Natural Stone Show 2019 will run at ExCel London from 30th April to 2nd May. Hard Surfaces 2019 will run alongside The Natural Stone Show 2019. Barriers between natural stone and ceramics in the tile sector have long since broken down. Mosaic installation by Gary Drostle. These sessions are free to attend.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

Instead of flowers, let’s talk showers and shower tile. From the ground up, we’ll see what goes under and over shower floors and walls. With tools for homeowners, architects, contractors and distributors (that’s us) alike, Laticrete is a great resource for tile installation products and learning.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

Daltile’s Defend tile line features Microban technology to attract consumers looking for healthy, clean floor products. By Megan Salzano Ceramic tile is one of only two truly aspirational product categories available in flooring today—hardwood being the other. Know your tile products and sell them. Talk about it.

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Trendir Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

Keeping that in mind, tiles are one of the best forms of enhancing your bathroom while still keeping your authentic décor. Green Tiles Add a green wallpaper to further enhance the room’s appeal Glossy green tiles work great due to how rich and enchanting they truly are. Doing so will add personality as well as texture.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

since 2019 to ramp up its domestic manufacturing. The waterproof label has transcended its rigid core roots and is now touted across a variety of flooring constructions—from SPC to tile and even hardwood and underlayment. Domestic products include solid and engineered wood flooring, rigid core (SPC), laminate and accessories.

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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. and wall coverings (in 200×600 and 350x1000mm ret.)

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Increasingly cropping up in interior style last year, this 2019 trend isn’t shying away. As consumers begin to tire of greys and whites, backsplashes, floor tiles, and countertops in contrasting or complementary colours become more popular. Create colourful interiors with these “smooth” floor tiles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Increasingly cropping up in interior style last year, this 2019 trend isn’t shying away. As consumers begin to tire of greys and whites, backsplashes, floor tiles, and countertops in contrasting or complementary colours become more popular. Create colourful interiors with these “smooth” floor tiles.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

By Megan Salzano—T he booming flooring industry is chock-full of high-style and innovative products aimed at tapping the unprecedented growth in demand that began in 2020. In fact, the resilient flooring market took the industry by storm yet again when it posted a staggering—and industry-leading—21.3% billion in sales.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

Artistic Tile’s Verdi Alpi and Rosa Portugallo. Mosaic floors and backsplashes are hugely popular today. Quarries no longer in active use can be reclaimed and re-used in unique ways.” – Josh Levinson, president, Artistic Tile. Stone tile’s square foot price is frequently higher than many porcelain products.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 1, 2019

Whether it’s the comfort factor that comes along with natural textures and colour variations, or the uniqueness they provide that can be hard to locate in modern, sterile environments, the incorporation of artisanal interior elements is a trend that cannot be ignored in 2019. Tin Tile Cream and Diagonal from Mainzu (200x200mm).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 1, 2019

Whether it’s the comfort factor that comes along with natural textures and colour variations, or the uniqueness they provide that can be hard to locate in modern, sterile environments, the incorporation of artisanal interior elements is a trend that cannot be ignored in 2019. Tin Tile Cream and Diagonal from Mainzu (200x200mm).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 5, 2019

This week Tile Addict is taking a look at ten stunning new ranges from Ceramics of Italy members that we are likely to see next week at Coverings. There are eight sizes ranging from a large 1,200 by 1,200mm (64 by 64in) slab to a 97 by 600mm (4 by 32in) tile strip that are suitable for both walls and floors. Cermiche Keope.

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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. Twenty-seven percent of those surveyed said personalization was their primary reason for investing in a renovation.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2023

F or the second year running tile flooring experienced sales growth after its 2020 decline, which had been the category’s first decrease in several years. Tile flooring was up mid-double digits in dollars in 2022 compared to 2021’s high single-digit increase. Volume experienced a slight decrease overall.

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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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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 23, 2019

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its 2019 Kitchen Design Trends report. Long, narrow rectangular tile, subway tile, and small tile/mosaic backsplashes provide visual impact. Should you use hardwood floors in kitchens ? Photography by Adam Kane Macchia. Image courtesy of the NKBA.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2019

Transitional is the most popular kitchen design in the National Kitchen + Bath Association’s 2019 kitchen design trends. Floor-to-ceiling subway tiles. Subway tile for backsplashes is still a favorite, but mosaics and glass tile in a variety of sizes work great, too,” Starck explains. Flooring and lighting.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 1, 2022

T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. ceramic tile category saw high single-digit growth in 2021 compared to 2020. Flooring volume in 2021 was also in the black, registering 3.1%

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 2, 2019

Last month at Coverings the tiled doghouse program returned seeing twenty members of Tile Council of North America , Inc. TCNA) generously donate unique, handcrafted tiled doghouses to the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. The house was completed with hexagon tiles from the Waterwood Collection as the flooring.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 1, 2019

Last month at Coverings the tiled doghouse program returned seeing twenty members of Tile Council of North America , Inc. TCNA) generously donate unique, handcrafted tiled doghouses to the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. The house was completed with hexagon tiles from the Waterwood Collection as the flooring.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Although they were big last year, it is thought that 2019 is the time for them to make way for more creative, organic shapes. Alteret ’s handmade Arabesque terracotta tiles not only lend themselves to the shape trend, but also to the rising interest in unique artisanal products. A new post for Diary of a Tile Addict, February 2019.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Although they were big last year, it is thought that 2019 is the time for them to make way for more creative, organic shapes. Alteret ’s handmade Arabesque terracotta tiles not only lend themselves to the shape trend, but also to the rising interest in unique artisanal products. A new post for Diary of a Tile Addict, February 2019.

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