CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

The flooring industry has been no different. On wall installations especially, large-format, traditional thickness porcelain or ceramic tile can be a bit labor intensive. Doing more with less has become the rallying cry in business and in personal lives. Luckily for designers and installers alike, a solution has evolved!

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Throughout the show, Laticrete said it will offer product demonstrations on how top contracting professionals handle a variety of challenging tile installations and learn about alternatives to help lower staggering injury and ailment statistics associated within the physically demanding construction industry. Product demo schedule.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Coverings’ three primary pavilions and sponsors of the show, Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and Tile of Spain, will feature a robust showcase of the newest and most innovative tile, stone and installation products. is produced in 8” x 8” porcelain tiles that are suitable for walls and floors with anti-slip properties.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Here are nine reasons why we in the tile industry should be optimistic. Advances in ceramic technologies have improved the performance and the look of tile. High definition glazes, large format porcelain and thin tiles are all the result of new technologies that are improving the products we bring to market. Housing Starts.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Specialty flooring retailers are the drivers of this industry. FCNews ’ Retailers of the Year 2022 issue features some of the industry’s most accomplished dealers from influential buying groups as well as smaller retailers with no group affiliation. In other words, it reflects the retail industry as a whole.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Every year, Cersaie provides a unique opportunity to experience new frontiers in ceramics for homes as well as commercial and public spaces. Honeycomb adds another interesting layer to the patchwork trend, which can be seen in Gamma Due ’s extruded porcelain Melograno tiles and Settecento ’s Matière collection.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. Ultraflex LFT Rapid has a high content of a unique dry polymer, resulting in excellent adhesion to the substrate and tile. www.nsfsustainability.org.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The goal, industry executives say, is to launch high-quality products that will give dealers and distributors something unique to sell. I believe the next looks will be in stone and ceramic as well as wall applications.”. Resilient visuals often follow trends seen in natural wood, stone and ceramic. Colors, textures.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

This is likely to include adhesive, grout, a grout scraper, gloves, and safety glasses. Handmade porcelain tiles are made with the most care and love, so are a great option when you want to make something really special. ceramic tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2023

Dalton—Shaw Floors, flagship residential brand of Shaw Industries Group, has announced its new 2023 Phase I soft surface and hard surface introductions. From high-end style and creative color to industry-leading performance and durability, these new introductions have all you could want at a price you’ll love.”. Pet Perfect.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 19, 2021

By Megan Salzano While 2020 was anything but ordinary, there was one thing the flooring industry could count on: the continued popularity of the resilient category. FCNews research shows the category generated $6.589 billion in sales (not including rubber) in 2020—an industry-leading 21.3% increase over 2019’s $5.433 billion.

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