Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

—Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has announced the top 10 ceramic tile trends for 2023. 23, 2023, celebrating the durability, versatility, sustainability, and beauty of ceramic tile.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2023

Orlando—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, announced the winners of its 2023 Best Booth Awards this week at the show. The booth’s swoon-worthy quarters included displays creatively crafted of porcelain ceramic tile in a variety of colors proper to nature.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Following is a sampling of some of the technologies, solutions and innovations showcased at Surfaces 2023 : i4F In response to its supplier partners developing new products across various platforms and constructions, i4F continues to put the spotlight on visuals and installation systems that mimic ceramic tile—right down to the grout line.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 17, 2023

Louisville Tile’s chief executive officer, Matthew Saltzman, will be presenting at Coverings 2023 , held here, on April 20. Coverings is the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America. The post Louisville Tile’s CEO to present at Coverings 2023 appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2023

The discrepancy between dollar sales and volume was more significant than in years past and ceramic suppliers agreed it had much to do with price increases and inflation. As the heaviest hard surface category, it makes sense that freight hikes would impact ceramic more so than other hard surface solutions. billion square feet.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

Coverings 2023, the preeminent international ceramic tile and natural stone event in North America, exceeded expectations with a vigorous 50% year-over-year increase in attendance, totaling nearly 27,000 eventgoers who gathered here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

“Most of the market for commercial flooring is healthy and our members expect to have a growth year in 2023,” said Mark Bischoff, president and CEO, Starnet Commercial Flooring. In May, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) predicts multi-family building starts to decline by more than 10% annually from 2023 to 2024.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

ceramic tile manufacturers, representing over 90% of all U.S. ceramic tile manufacturers, representing over 90% of all U.S. American tile manufacturers have always welcomed fair competition from imports,” said Eric Astrachan, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) executive director. Clemson, S.C.—U.S. “In fact, U.S.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

—Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, announced an extensive lineup of new and returning activations for Coverings 2023, which will take place April 18-21, here at the Orange County Convention Center.

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JUNE 15, 2023

Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released on-demand content from select learning sessions recorded live at Coverings 2023 , which took place at the Orange County Convention Center, April 18-21, 2023. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings,

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Orlando – Coverings has released a sneak peek of new tile and stone products, along with a select preview of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be showcased at Coverings 2023, set to take place April 18-21, 2023, here at the Orange County Convention Center. As the No.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA), the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and Tile Contractors Association of America (TCAA) conceived Total Solutions Plus to bring together tiling experts from around the nation.

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APRIL 26, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has bestowed Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards to recognize 21 exceptional projects for their ingenuity, craftsmanship and technical proficiency in the use of tile and stone.

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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. In fact, according to the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), total U.S. 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

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JULY 11, 2023

Ceramics of Italy announced that the fourth annual Young Distributor Program is now open for entries. Young professionals working as tile distributors and importers throughout North America are invited to apply. Ceramics of Italy will cover expenses for a four-night hotel stay and main cabin flight for all selected participants.

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APRIL 4, 2023

During Coverings 2023, taking place in here April 18-21, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will demonstrate tile installation techniques and GPTP Advanced Installer Certification (ACT) from start to finish in booth #4243. Orlando, Fla.—During

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the premier international ceramic tile and natural stone exhibition and conference in North America, has launched the official openings for event registration, discounted hotel booking options and award program submissions for Coverings 2024, which will take place here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) April 22-25, 2024.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

MAY 15, 2018

According to a recent report, the advanced ceramics market in South America was valued at nearly $7.5 billion in 2017.

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APRIL 4, 2023

Made-in-America suppliers agree there are a variety of benefits to their customers, not the least of which is shorter lead times—a timely advantage given the hardship imported LVTs continue to face today. The company manufactures in eight plants throughout America and produces about 80% of its total volume in the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Following are the 2023 winners: Carpet Tarkett Home Cloud 9 Tarkett Home set out to challenge the belief that polyester carpets can’t be both incredibly soft and highly durable. FlinTile addressees the most important downsides of ceramic tiles offering easy installation, lightweight tiles and s trong impact resistance.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

—The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. The NTCA Reference Manual serves as a guiding resource throughout the training.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 24, 2023

The Daltile, American Olean and Marazzi ceramic tile brands have reduced their carbon output by 17% since 2018. America’s Climate Leaders were determined by evaluating thousands of U.S.-based The entire list of America’s Climate Leaders 2023 can be viewed here.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Floor Covering News

JULY 17, 2023

Based on the same sturdy, densified technology as its predecessor, Dogwood Pro is as hard as ceramic tile but much warmer underfoot, according to the company. Mohawk, for instance, has expanded its popular TecWood line to give retailers and consumers more options in 2023.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

Linoleum showed very good growth in 2021,” observed Denis Darragh, vice president North America, Forbo Flooring. School and healthcare facilities are also sweet spots for ceramic tile. Natural materials like ceramic tile, panoramic slabs, quartz, hardwood and linoleum are positioned as sustainable options. expansion in 2023.

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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 Let’s make it happen.”.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

In 2023, large-format tiles emerged as a significant success story. And then I would say ceramic faces a unique challenge in regard to labor and the lack of enough qualified labor in North America to install the product. What are your biggest initiatives for 2024? So, mort­gage rates, interest rates.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

That puts the category behind resilient (53.6%), ceramic (19.6%) and hardwood (17%) with respect to dollars. Here, laminate accounts for roughly 10% of hard surface volume sold, surpassed, again, by resilient (29.2%) and ceramic (12.3%). So, where is all the capacity from European laminate flooring manufacturers going?

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