Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

After a two-year hiatus of in-person events and a one-year layoff from the show itself, Coverings 2021 kicked off here July 8-10 at the Orlando Convention Center, where it welcomed more than 350 exhibitors representing more than 20 countries across 240,000 square feet of space. Through the first quarter of 2021, total U.S.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 3, 2021

The post Seven Top Tile Trends For 2021 comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author. Here are seven of the newest looks for the new year, perfectly suited for kitchen, bathroom, living space and outdoor projects.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

Ceramics of Italy member brands continue to invent new designs that reflect larger societal trends while solving unique challenges for the trade, according to the group. Following are the trends that were unveiled at Coverings 2021. The Skinny ceramic and porcelain tiles are long and slim, ranging from 2 x 8 to 3 x 16.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In 2021, ceramic finally saw some relief as the category registered gains for the first time in two years. ceramic tile consumption was down 2% by volume throughout the second quarter of 2022 versus the same time last year. ceramic tile consumption at 2.11 versus August 2021. billion square feet, up 0.7%

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 28, 2021

—This year’s edition of Cersaie featured exuberant colors, intricate patterns and tactile surfaces, collaborations with designers like Paola Navone, Elena Salmistraro and Ferrucio Laviani and ceramic experimentation was at an all-time high, according to Ceramics of Italy.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

As a provocative introduction to the idea of pee-coated ceramics, Sinae Kim created Urine Ware -a series of bladder-inspired vessels coated in the experimental glaze. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, November 2021.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

S everal issues that shook out in 2023 have contributed to a less-than-stellar year for ceramic tile. The increase in interest/mortgage rates, an abrupt transition of spending among consumers—from goods to services—and price deflation have all caused a lack of growth for ceramic tile in 2023. Category experts agree the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Those innovations will be on display in the coming year, and some suppliers are ready to tease new looks and technologies for 2021. When it comes to style and design, suppliers agree color palettes and printed visuals will mean more than ever as consumers look to the home as a safe haven and even truer expression of self.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2022

By Ken Ryan—For many flooring retailers, 2021 represented their best sales year on record. The following products represent a sampling of new collections or expanded product line offerings that scored high among specialty floor covering retailers and distributors in 2021. Panoramic Porcelain by Daltile. Del Rey by Dream Weaver.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Daltile’s new Defend is a distinct product line of high-performance ceramic tile featuring Microban technology, which will not wash off or wear away. suppliers are touting record-high sales in 2021 and expected ongoing growth as a result of changing consumer habits and a booming housing market —both spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

However, as FCNews ’ 2021 Annual Product Guide reveals, there are still plenty of great offerings available today, with even more in the pipeline. Shaw Floors’ Repel, for example, is a splash-proof hardwood plank designed to provide extra household protection against spills, scuffs and scratches.

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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. Emser Tile has debuted luxurious and striking finishes that can be understated or bold depending on the design style. Striking Surfaces.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2021

By Reginald Tucker Floor Covering News , with the launch of The Great Reveal, is providing manufacturers with creative ways to get their new flooring products in front of specialty retailers around the country so they may be better prepared to present consumers with new products, colors and designs to help them complete their renovation projects.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

RevoTile is Daltile’s answer to the installer crisis—a genuine porcelain floating floor system that can be installed in one day. Facing an unprecedented year of tumult, ceramic tile has continued its downward trend in 2020 following the category’s 2019 decline—its first loss in a decade. ceramic tile consumption for 2020 would be 2.6

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Laticrete will exhibit its latest product solutions and innovations at Coverings 2021, including the soon-to-be-released Hydro Barrier Plus and Hydro Ban XP waterproofing and crack isolation membranes. Following are the products Laticrete will showcase at Coverings 2021. Laticrete’s Hydro Barrier Plus and Hydro Ban XP.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2021

By Ken Ryan—For many flooring retailers, 2021 represented their best sales year ever , and it’s no wonder as the product pipeline continued to deliver innovative offerings that were in high demand. Following are some of the top must-have product introductions of 2021, along with their key selling points. Create Flooring: Lofts.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Sassuolo, Italy—Ceramics of Italy has announced the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition , the longest-running awards program of its kind, is officially accepting submissions for the 2021 edition. Winners will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Coverings 2021 in Orlando, Fla., The deadline to enter is March 1, 2021.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2023

Tile flooring was up mid-double digits in dollars in 2022 compared to 2021’s high single-digit increase. Floor Covering News research shows tile flooring experienced a 14% increase in dollar sales in 2022 to $3.507 billion versus $3.077 billion in 2021. That’s a substantial increase over 2021 when it grabbed 11.5%

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Earlier this year we looked at Skate or Design, a company that transforms snapped skate boards into one-of-a-kind wall coverings. Both their Venic Beach Ceramic Tiles and their Santa Cruz Porcelain Collection offer up the skate aesthetic with scratched up surfaces and distinct designs. Art of Board Imagine Tile Daltile.

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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. Ceramic market update. ceramic tile market. ceramic tile consumption in 2021 was 3.11 There was 2.23

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 22, 2023

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will hold an online auction for “Wally the Gator,” the 6 x 4-foot mosaic, alligator-themed mural designed and installed by Joshua Nordstrom of Tierra Tile and Lee Callewaert of Dragonfly Tile and Stone Works from April 1-30, 2023. Pendleton, S.C.—The The gator itself consists of 660 pieces.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2021

TCNA) members donated unique, handcrafted tiled doghouses to the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando here at Coverings 2021. The participating companies include: American Wonder Porcelain, Anthology, Casa Ceramic, Crossville, Inc. .— Tile Council of North America, Inc. and Del Conca USA. on Thursday, July 8. Anthology (booth 3048).

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

By Megan Salzano Ceramic tile is one of only two truly aspirational product categories available in flooring today—hardwood being the other. It offers technologically advanced features such as slip resistance and waterproofing, myriad end-use applications and unrivaled visuals and designs. So, what gives? Talk about it.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2021

Ceramic suppliers are tapping their vast arsenal to support their retail partners in utilizing tile digital technology. The ceramic category, in particular, benefits greatly from tile digital technology and tools. The ceramic category, in particular, benefits greatly from tile digital technology and tools. Digital content.

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 18, 2024

Last February, Atlas Concorde received the Export Capital award for the second consecutive year and was recognised as the top company in the Export Excellence category for the ceramics and marble sector. Designed to meet the needs of the global design community , Boost World transcends the concept of a collection.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 25, 2021

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Happy Monday to all the fellow tile – enthusiasts and designers out there! This week’s top 5 designs feature the coolest mosaic designs we could find for your viewing pleasure, as well as some insight as to what exactly makes up a tile mosaic , and why we love them so much!

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2024

The new custom-designed booth will highlight the company’s 15 leading flooring brands, spanning all hard surface categories, including hardwood, resilient, TimberTru (laminate) as well as porcelain and ceramic tile and accessories. which provides design and consultation in Snohomish, Wash.,

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 22, 2021

There are a wide variety of tiles which vary greatly in cost, from expensive natural stone tiles to affordable ceramic. It’s always a good idea to use porcelain tiles on a floor. What are the current trends in bathroom design? We’ve tracked the top trends in bathroom design to help inspire you. Patterns are back.

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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

JUNE 26, 2023

billion in 2021 to $7.34 This growth built on momentum witnessed by the industry at the end of 2021 as business conditions improved. Property owners and facility managers formed alliances with contractors, architects and designers to secure large-scale projects and gain a competitive edge. from roughly $6.5

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This acquisition catapults AHF into an industry-leading position in the fast-growing tile sector, with a comprehensive line of porcelain, ceramic, stone and accessories for both residential and commercial applications in interior and exterior floors, walls and countertops. from the Curran Group, a family-owned, privately-held company.

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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., ” Coverings 2021 is among the first of the larger industry trade shows to host an in-person event in the U.S.,

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

higher profit margins, greater application opportunities, unique style and design. Natural stacked stone—3D walls—are also a show stopper.” – Emily Holle, trend/design director, MSI. Accent walls, master bathrooms, fireplaces—that’s where you can create a ‘wow’ moment.” – Emily Holle, trend/design director, MSI. Sustainability.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—After a strong showing in 2021, Coverings 2022, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will again be hosted as an in-person trade show event —this time in Las Vegas. The tours are designed for all attendees. International representation.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

What that means for us in terms of what you’re going to see from the Spanish sector is that it’s very focused on North America colors, design preferences and needs.”. Commerce Department made a determination that Chinese exporters had dumped ceramic tile in the U.S. 1 exporter to the U.S. by volume and second highest by value.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Ceramic suppliers are tapping their vast arsenal to support their retail partners in utilizing tile digital technology. The ceramic category, in particular, benefits greatly from tile digital technology and tools. The ceramic category, in particular, benefits greatly from tile digital technology and tools. Digital content.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2020

Seen here is Daltile’s Industrial Selection-Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces. An update to the International Building Code (IBC) will allow designers to use adhered porcelain tiles as large as 48 x 48 inches or 36 x 72 inches on building facades. Anderson, S.C.—An

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