Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Los Angeles—Emser Tile has released its 2023/2024 catalog , available both in print and online. The newly released 450+ page resource offers an extensive and varied assortment of products for interior and exterior design, catering to both residential and commercial needs.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has named the winners of its three award programs for 2023. The Shahs soon realized that natural stone for residential and commercial usage had even higher market potential and redirected their efforts toward developing this sector of the industry.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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MARCH 20, 2024

Tile of Spain manufacturers returned to Valencia, Spain earlier this month for the landmark 40th edition of Cevisama, the International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings. This year’s fair was held from February 26-March 1, 2024 at Feria Valencia, located in Valencia’s center city. Miami, Fla.—

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Las Vegas—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will promote the value of certification and training for tile installers during TISE—the International Surface Event—2024 taking place here January 24-26, 2024. CTEF can be found in two locations during TISE 2024 (see here ). To pre-register, visit here.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

Las Vegas—Sika and Merkrete will showcase their products at TISE 2024 in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center here next week. SikaTile-815 Secure Grout is suitable for dimensional stone, slate, granite, stone agglomerates and most types of ceramic, ceramic mosaic, quarry, brick paver, porcelain, glass and clay tile installations.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Feria Valencia, Spain—Eleven members of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) are set to attend the 40th anniversary celebration of Cevisama—the international show for the ceramic tile, bathroom equipment and natural stone industries—taking place here from February 26-March 1, 2024.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Bologna, Italy—Ceramics of Italy unveiled its trend report from Cersaie 2024, a major tile trade show held here. The third dimension After decades of innovating in two dimensions—producing thousands of tiles in unique formats, thicknesses and patterns—Italian brands are looking to the third dimension as the next frontier in design.

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APRIL 26, 2024

Las Vegas—Daltile is featuring its latest new STARE products, its Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces extra-large porcelain slab line, tile and stone products, Marazzi products and American Olean products during the HD Expo + Conference 2024 here April 30–May 2 in Booth #4127. Glazed ceramic wall tile.

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Floor Covering News

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

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Economic fluctuations and labor shortages may continue to burden the tile category in the coming year. Raj Shah co-CEO, MSI What is your projection for the category in 2024? As we move into 2024, despite ongoing economic challenges, we anticipate that higher-end con­sumers will remain resilient, as they are not burdened by mort­gages.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 7, 2024

Reid Kubesh Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute board of directors has appointed Reid Kubesh (Coldspring) to fill a vacancy left by Alexandra Niedbalski, who resigned her position after leaving the industry. Kubesh will serve a four-year term from 2024-2027. and spearheaded the start-up at this location.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Apicer’s 2024 The Art of Possibility Tour of Portugal proved hugely inspirational. Small format glazed wall tiles are Primus Vitoria’s speciality. Production stands at around 10,000 sq. Panels in the factory hark back to Portugal’s deep tiling tradition. The PV installation was undertaken by Helexia Portugal.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Apicer’s 2024 The Art of Possibility Tour of Portugal proved hugely inspirational. Small format glazed wall tiles are Primus Vitoria’s speciality. Production stands at around 10,000 sq. Panels in the factory hark back to Portugal’s deep tiling tradition. The PV installation was undertaken by Helexia Portugal.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 4, 2024

MSI showcased its brick story, which includes Brickstone and BrickStaks, at TISE 2024. MSI, one of the largest suppliers of tile and natural stone in North America, is renowned for its on-trend approach to design. Both exude high-style and tap a tried-and-true design trend that only continues to grow more popular.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

D a ll as —Shaw Floors is coming into 2024 loaded for bear with an increased focus on high style and exclusivity. Rather than focus its Phase 1 introductions on line extensions to core collections, the company unveiled an array of unique visuals, species and products designed to provide its retail partners with something different.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

Las Vegas—Daltile, Marazzi and American Olean, three Dal-Tile brands, will be exhibiting together in booth #N223 during the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2024, held here this month. In the Daltile/Marazzi/American Olean booth, the latest tile, stone and countertop products will be featured.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 2, 2023

Las Vegas—A revitalized Mandalay Bay facility, an impressive exhibit hall, education and event lineup and a strong floor covering, stone and tile industry were evident as The International Surface Event (TISE) held here earlier this year. program, and industry support for our Foundation’s Mission Possible cash and car raffle.”

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JANUARY 11, 2024

Las Vegas— Antolini will be exhibiting a new design and exhibition concept on February 27-29 here at the Las Vegas Convention Centre for the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show 2024 (KBIS). The main idea, according to the company, was to connect natural stones and “gameplay,” in an original experience for visitors.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, North America’s preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry, has named the winners of its 2024 Best Booth Awards. The design of the booth’s facade, marked by the company’s elegant wall tiles and the grandeur of their XL Slabs, is the epitome of contemporary design.

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JANUARY 20, 2024

The ultimate winner in this category will be announced by the judges at the upcoming Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2024 being held here in February. KBIS recognizes the industry “trailblazers” as being behind the most cutting-edge and innovative products in the kitchen and bath industry.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 11, 2023

—Crossville recently launched its first carbon neutral tile products—the Civilization and Native Metal collections. Waldrep added that as the design/build community supports more carbon neutral products, the company will expand its offering.

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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

APRIL 26, 2024

operation of the Italian Iris Ceramica Group and a prominent manufacturer of high-tech porcelain and stoneware solutions , will present three new American-made high tech porcelain collections at Coverings 2024 in booth 7136. Atlanta—Stonepeak Ceramics, the U.S. In the Solumbria collection, this effect highlights specific veining details.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

Dallas, Texas—Daltile is currently highlighting several of its recently launched new quartz and porcelain products as part of the Daltile presence at the Mohawk Momentum Roadshow taking place nationwide during the month of January. Our quartz slabs are an excellent way to bring both glamour and durability to commercial spaces also.”

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

T oday’s flooring retailer is awash with options when it comes to waterproof flooring—a bona fide flooring category as retailers continue to tout the product as a major draw for flooring buyers in 2023. However, not all products are created equal and only those complete with next-level innovations will find homes at specialty retail stores.

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