Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

February 2/10, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 16. Las Vegas—The tile and stone category is not immune to the effects of encroaching vinyl flooring products and is perhaps the hardest hit by current labor woes; however, these obstacles have not stopped it from being one of only two aspirational categories in the industry. By Megan Salzano.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. As Summer dwindles on, let’s take a moment to honor our favorite designers hailing from the United States! Take a look our top 5 design posts of the week below! Designer Spotlight: Lauren Liess , AllSortsOf. Ten American Interior Designers You Should Know. Lauren Liess.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. October 16 th marks “World Food Day” and what better way to celebrate than by diving into a Top 5 Design list all about kitchen designs and trends from past to present. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this statement rings truer than ever when it comes to kitchen design.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Year. As we count down the final days of 2020, a year that was certainly one for the history books, let’s take a moment to go back through the year via our top 5 design posts, and highlight some of our favorites from the last 12 months! Latin American Design Influences.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 21, 2020

Ceramics of Italy has extended the deadline for its 2020 Tile Competition. Now in its 27 th year, this annual competition awards top North American architects, designers and students for their impressive work and creative use of Italian ceramic and porcelain tile. Submit your entry here: bit.ly/TileCompetition_Submit.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 17, 2019

To go with Tile Addict’s take on the 2020 trends is a little selection of additional elements that we may be seeing more of in the coming year. One trend that we are especially hoping will take off more in 2020 is coloured grout. These traditional Moroccan style tiles add immediate character.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 1, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Either way, there’s something for everyone to soak in with these top 5 designs of the week featuring some incredible water features, comforting bathrooms, and a unique re-model that’s sure to make you look twice. From stunning crisp whites to deep purples, bathroom tile can create any mood for the space.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Los Angelas— Emser Tile , a leading designer, marketer and producer of tile and natural stone, has introduced the brand’s newest product offerings in its 2020/2021 product catalog. Following is a sneak peak of new Emser Tile products and corresponding current style directions. A Twist on Classic Subway Tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 20, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Earth is our home, and as designers keeping our home in peak condition is near and dear to our hearts. Whether it’s incorporating sustainable porcelain tiles into your design or finding a use for reclaimed materials, there are lots of ways to honor our environment while creating a space.

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DECEMBER 14, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Seeing as life in 2020 is looking vastly different from 2019, we thought this would be a perfect way to showcase some of our favorite modern-day game and entertainment rooms, and to do justice for Games Day. Let us know your favorite game room design in the comments below.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

Quinn W hile some segments of the residential replacement market actually benefitted from consumers and homeowners quarantining in their residences during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the same cannot be said for the commercial sector. Carpet tile remains the dominant format, accounting for roughly 60% of sales.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 1, 2021

Our Top Tips for Wall & Floor Tiles for March. With the trash fire of 2020 in the rear view mirror, it’s time to look forward to 2021. At London Tile HQ we’ve embraced this time with excitement and vigour, and we’re here with some new trends and special offers to help you do the same! Ajuda Cold.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2020

Coverings has announced the 18 projects receiving the Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards for 2020. The CID Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the design and installation of tile and stone in both residential and commercial projects. “We Commercial Stone Design: Redefining the Classic Brownstone.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency have opened an official call for entries for the 2020 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition. Winning projects […].

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Garden State Tile Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Interior designers, artists and fine arts scholars have long believed that color can dramatically affect our moods. That’s why each year the powerhouses of the design industry observe art, fashion, films, environment and cultural influences from around the world to select their “Color of The Year.”

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

March 2/9, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 18. economy heading into 2020 with a hopeful outlook and poised for growth—unemployment is down and consumer confidence is on the rise—the time for tile to shine is now. has one of the lowest consumptions per capita of porcelain tile of all developed countries. By Megan Salzano.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 15, 2020

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 120 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), has a number of upcoming digital opportunities showcasing the trends and innovations from Spanish ceramic manufacturers. Ceramic Trends 2020 Facebook Watch Party.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Sounds like the perfect time to check out our top 5 designs of the week, focusing on guest arrangements to make sure they’re feeling right at home. Check out their other options while you’re at it and let us know which design inspiration speaks to you the most!

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Of the five flooring award winners, RevoTile was the only porcelain tile to secure the accolade. Daltile’s new RevoTile is a revolutionary, patented, porcelain tile floating floor system that installs two times faster than traditional tile,” said Amber Leigh Martinson, senior director of marketing for Dal-Tile Corporation.

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Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 29, 2020

If there is one material that can offer that complete package, it is ceramic tile. And this is an area where Tile of Spain manufacturers are relentlessly progressing in new production processes. Innovations in Spain’s ceramic tile sector do not stop at hygiene and strength. Keraben Grupo, Lifeker Plus+ with Mircoban®.

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Garden State Tile Blog

AUGUST 27, 2020

When it comes to the kitchen backsplash, subway tile has been the lasting choice for homeowners. And while this classic selection is as stylish as it is timeless, sometimes a fresh take can reinvigorate an entire design. Turn your kitchen dreams into a reality with these 7 fresh kitchen backsplash ideas from Garden State Tile!

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

ELLE collection Wow Design – Tile of Spain. Coverings , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, announced the fourth annual National Tile Day celebration scheduled for Feb. Arlington, Va.— 19 at 2 p.m. 23, at 11 a.m. 23 at 1 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 29, 2020

Dallas—Daltile’s RevoTile is an innovative product line destined to revolutionize the tile industry and increase dealer revenue. Innovative RevoTile is unique; there is nothing like it on the market,” said Chip Wade, expert craftsman, celebrity designer and host of HGTV’s Elbow Room.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Los Angeles—Emser Tile debuted a variety of new porcelain, stone, ceramic and mosaic products at The International Surface Event (TISE) last month. Emser Tile hosted show attendees within its booth to see the newest products, tools and trends hitting the market during the largest event serving the North American flooring industry.

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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 8, 2020

With Coverings cancelled due to the Coronavirus epidemic, Diary of a Tile Addict has been opened up to select tile manufacturers to keep the flow of 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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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2024

.” Since entering hard surface in early 2020, Stanton has experienced strong growth and said it is positioned to continue winning market share with innovative designs, colors and product categories. Most recently, Tippett was in the role of regional sales director for the South-Central region for The Dixie Group.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JULY 14, 2020

In Charleston, South Carolina, The Bee and Blossom Inn , historically known as the Fitch-Rivers House, was selected as the property for the 2020 Charleston Symphony Orchestra’s Designer Showhouse. The kitchen walls were covered in the Bohemia Collection Lola Pattern Porcelain Tile from Garden State Tile.

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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., There were a lot of things that set the stage for us to be able to cope with what has happened in 2020.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JULY 20, 2020

In Charleston, South Carolina, The Bee and Blossom Inn , historically known as the Fitch-Rivers House, was selected as the property for the 2020 Charleston Symphony Orchestra’s Designer Showhouse. The kitchen walls were covered in the Bohemia Collection Lola Pattern Porcelain Tile from Garden State Tile.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 13, 2020

Vallelunga & Co’s tile collections combine culture, innovation, and creativity. The company’s ranges stem from careful aesthetic research that embraces various styles, from classical to contemporary, and that satisfy every trend in interior design. The tiles are 6mm thick. The tiles are 6mm thick. Vallelunga.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

We start with a design by Tau that was already taking enormous strides towards the abstraction of wood-looks, a style that we have seen most recently in Arcana ‘s Oriental Wood series. Deco was inspired by the striking wood grain of zebrano, with angular cuts creating curious and varied patterns across each tile. Sutton by Vives.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 13, 2022

T he ceramic tile category is arguably flooring’s closest link to the interior design community. Ceramic tile trends take their design cues directly from consumer habits within the home and builds upon those needs to craft its looks, textures and technologies.

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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. So, what gives?

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Since entering hard surface in early 2020, Stanton has experienced strong growth and is positioned to continue winning market share with differentiated designs, colors and product categories. With the acquisition of Floors 2000 in August 2022, Stanton doubled down on its LVP offering, adding ceramic and porcelain tile to its portfolio.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 17, 2019

From finding the perfect purpose for that spare room in your house to open, contemporary office design – here are our top design picks for the week. PPG Paint’s 2020 Color of the Year is the Most Therapeutic Color , Apartment Therapy. PPG Paint has announced their 2020 Color of the Year – Chinese Porcelain.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 28, 2020

Inspired finest marble and granite, the new Opulence slab and porcelain stoneware tile collection by Ceramiche Piemme cleverly combines aesthetics and sustainability. Rare minerals shades merge into a high-tech, yet natural and totally recyclable, material just like the clays used to make tiles in the Modena area.

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