CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 3, 2013

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), has won a 2013 KBCULTURE Award for Tile of Spain manufacturer Ceracasa’s stunning Absolute porcelain tile. The result is a shimmering precious metal tile finish.

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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. Products to be showcased. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete

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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. The attendees left with an appreciation for the possibilities of this unique, new technology and shared many positive comments about the product.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The product above is our VTile in a classy step pattern. The product above is from our hand-painted terracotta Tabarka collection. Even though many of our tile series is strong enough to hold up to the heat of fire, the adhesives and grouts used to set the tile are not intended to have that much exposure to an open flame.

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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

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Here are nine reasons why we in the tile industry should be optimistic. 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. The raw materials are abundant and available close to the point of production. Housing Starts.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

RevoTile is a true porcelain tile flooring that features a click-style installation method and Daltile’s signature design-driven looks. The tile category has had its fair share of challenges of late, and perhaps none bigger than the industry’s struggle to find qualified labor. By Megan Salzano. Officially launched Jan.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Proving that expert craftsmanship is in the details, Jeremy Bickett explains that they took the time to vein match the tile, a polished porcelain, even though they only had five different tiles to choose from. “We We take pride in meeting or exceeding all industry standards,” Jeremy, a CTI, explains.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Without these seemingly sundry products the installation would be incomplete and the flooring would likely fail. Perhaps the most design-savvy of flooring categories, tile is most particularly supported by grout and mortar products. In fact, industry experts agree grout and mortar can make or break a tile installation.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

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. The concept of 2cm thick porcelain pavers began to sprout during last year’s show but has now spread like wildfire throughout the entire industry.

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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.mapei.com.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MARCH 31, 2017

ARDEX UI 740™ FLEXBONE® Uncoupling Membrane was installed over 3/4″ plywood subfloor with ARDEX AF 207™ Pre-Mixed, Rapid Set Uncoupling Membrane Bonding Adhesive. 12″ x 24″ porcelain tiles were installed on the shower wall using ARDEX X 5™ Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar. I give a 20 year Guarantee with my installs.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

AUGUST 16, 2016

As our industry continues to evolve, we want to keep our customers informed of the newest and most exciting advances in tile. . . The newest product for outdoor pavers happens to be a porcelain tile! The newest product for outdoor pavers happens to be a porcelain tile! . .

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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. Shaw Floors will also be integrating hard surface products into its Pet Perfect portfolio later in 2023 with more specific product information coming soon. Soft surface.

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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. green building products. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Product Plug. Break the Rules!

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Ed Sanchez, vice president product management, Mohawk, shows off the launch of Karastan’s new LuxeCraft rigid flooring. The goal, industry executives say, is to launch high-quality products that will give dealers and distributors something unique to sell. February 2/10, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 16. By Lindsay Gonzalez.

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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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Giotile

JANUARY 6, 2015

Ultra-modern and sleek, bold and industrial, perhaps even “futuristic,” stainless steel tiles are the essence of modern minimalism. The tiles can be easily installed with a tile adhesive, saving valuable time and labor. Our looks cover a range of styles in porcelain, glass and stainless steel to transform commercial spaces.

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