Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

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. As ceramic tile continues to meet several challenges on its road back to growth, the onset of the coronavirus only added to the category’s hardships.

Ceramics 81

Ceramics Industry North America Tile 81

Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile.

How To 178

How To Natural Stone Sealants Tile 178

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings, Tenet sessions.

North America 97

North America Natural Stone Stone Trends 97

Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2024

We like to say sustainability is built into everything we do, from operations to sales, Mapei is committed to being transparent and reducing our impacts to deliver healthy and sustainable solutions to the built environment.” The post Mapei, Mohawk Group headline sustainability summit appeared first on Floor Covering News.

North America 81

North America Standards Washington Italy 81

Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will raffle off an original Angie Halford Ré American Flag mosaic, donated by Ron Nash, president and COO, North America, Laticrete International Inc., on Thursday, April 7, 2022, during Coverings, the Global Tile & Stone Experience, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in NTCA Booth N2862 at 3 p.m.

Mosaics 98

Mosaics Las Vegas Nevada North America 98

Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we heart hexagons. From ceramic and porcelain to glass and marble, we have plenty of hexagon types to choose from. Because lead times for special order tile vary from vendor to vendor, please contact an AC sales associate for an estimated wait-time. Up Close & Personal. Tender Loving Care.

Tile 173

Tile Natural Stone Porcelain Ceramics 173

Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

When the dust cleared and all the numbers were counted, total industry sales fell just short of 2019’s numbers at $22.951 billion, a decline of 0.5%. FCNews ’ exclusive research reveals total 2020 flooring sales topped out at $22.951 billion and 18.969 billion square feet. The average ceramic tile price has increased from $0.95

Sales 78

Sales Flooring Trends Research 78

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).

Trends 59

Trends Outdoor Stone Natural Stone 59

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. Despite tile’s ongoing growth for several years, the category hit a snag in 2019 and 2020 as sales dropped and growth stagnated. So, what gives?

Ceramics 69

Ceramics Tile North America Products 69

Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2022

Las Vegas—Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has announced a comprehensive roster of both popular and new programs for Coverings 2022 —which will take place April 5-8, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center here. Three educational stages.

Las Vegas 98

Las Vegas Outdoor Trends Stone 98

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 31, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA — MAY 20, 2016) The growth and energy at the 2016 Coverings show strengthened the show’s position as the leading international tile and stone exhibition in North America. This figure is an increase in overall attendance from the 2015 show, and to industry insiders, affirms positive movement in the tile and stone market.

Report 100

Report North America Chicago Italy 100

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic.

Outdoor 157

Outdoor Terracotta Natural Stone Tile 157

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. These sessions will focus on the breathtaking world of tile and stone. Materials & Trends. Designing for Outdoor Living.

Arlington 98

Arlington North America Study Outdoor 98

Floor Covering News

MAY 9, 2022

—Cancos Tile Corporation (Cancos), a leading regional distributor and retailer of luxury ceramic tile and natural stone, partnered with Mill Point Capital LLC (Mill Point Capital), a middle-market private equity firm focused on control oriented investments in the business services, industrials and IT services sectors in North America.

North America 52

North America Decking Natural Stone Resources 52

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

Design 98

Design Natural Stone North America Las Vegas 98

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. Happy hours and giveaways will also be featured in the Lounge each day of the show after 4:30 p.m.

Las Vegas 98

Las Vegas Spain Italy Ceramics 98

JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. This seems to be a truism in most global marketplaces but certainly is the case in North America where design and architecture features so much of the native timber. Natucer Vintage Series. Rectified Edges Driven by Cost.

Spain 100

Spain Trends North America Tile 100

Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Michael Ward, vice president of sales, Portobello America, put it simply: “Everybody’s here. However, Eric Astrachan, executive director of the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), touted the resiliency of the category, which remained strong despite hardships. “We I think the vibe is ‘OK, we’re back, we’re 100%.’

Florida 98

Florida Portugal America Trends 98

JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. This seems to be a truism in most global marketplaces but certainly is the case in North America where design and architecture features so much of the native timber. Natucer Vintage Series. Rectified Edges Driven by Cost.

Spain 100

Spain North America Trends Tile 100

Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

When the dust cleared and all the numbers were counted and run through the wash multiple times, total industry sales in 2021 reached a record $26.701 billion, an enormous gain of 16.3% Note: These numbers are in wholesale dollars reflecting the first point of sale. This compared to its overall sales of $151.2 billion, up 14.4%

Industry 98

Industry Flooring Sales Research 98

Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

and Texas The workshops, spanning three hours in the afternoon or evening, are open to tile installers, contractors, sales personnel and members of the architecture and design community. Workshops will be held in: Calif., The NTCA Reference Manual serves as a guiding resource throughout the training.

Training 40

Training North America Standards Texas 40

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Dave Milanowycz, Director of Sales for Florida Tile, is the 2013 Ceramic Tile Distributor’s Association Hall of Fame inductee. The convention is held jointly by the CTDA, the National Tile Contractors Association and the Tile Council of North America. HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE.

Florida 100

Florida North America Portugal Kentucky 100

Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. The use of a Gray colored Thinset can result in discoloration of the stone or the appearance of oily stains on the face of the stone. The availability of so many wonderful marbles.

Marble 100

Marble Portland Cement Natural Stone 100

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JULY 6, 2017

The evolution of tile and stone in recent years has provided endless design and application possibilities. Finally, we’ll review the most current industry guidelines as developed by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), specific to the installation of gauged (super format) porcelain tile panels and slabs.

Tile 70

Tile North America Porcelain Stone 70

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve prepared a quick read for you about natural slate, and our client spaces and collections that feature it. Photo via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. Photo via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. It’s all sedimentary, we mean elementary. Related Links.

Germany 140

Germany Brazil Bath Natural Stone 140

Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

“Unlike most herringbone flooring that feels like a complicated puzzle to install, EverWood Twistrequires only a single panel (no lefts and rights) with no glue needed and looks great with realistic wood visuals,” said Cam Bowen, vice president of sales – builder & commercial, North America, Torlys. “We

North America 59

North America Canada America Sales 59

Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

Coverings , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host a lineup of informative sessions, some offering Continuing Education Units (CEUs), for Coverings 2021. Orlando, Fla.— Installation & Fabrication.

North America 52

North America United States Trends Stone 52

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele.

Industry 100

Industry San Diego Training Standards 100

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

The donors included members of longtime TPFH supporters Tile Council of North America, Ceramic Tile Distributors Association and National Tile Contractors Association. Daltile is an industry-leading brand of ceramic, porcelain, glass, metal, manufactured stone and natural stone tile products. About Daltile.

San Diego 100

San Diego Tile North America LEED 100

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Additionally, the appeal of natural stone appearances reso­nated with consumers, Further­more, wall tiles also achieved sub­stantial success. Scott Maslowski senior vice president of sales, Dal-Tile What is your projection for the category in 2024? In 2023, large-format tiles emerged as a significant success story.

North America 40

North America Natural Stone Trends Tile 40

Floor Covering News

MAY 19, 2021

FCNews research shows the category generated $6.589 billion in sales (not including rubber) in 2020—an industry-leading 21.3% In terms of volume, the category accounted for 5.455 billion square feet (not including rubber) at the first point of sale, a 19.5% of sales vs. 2019’s 45.1%. Existing home sales grew to 5.64

North America 98

North America Sales Research Products 98

Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

We are seeing robust sales on the Advanced+ series after only being in the stores for a short period of time.”. Tom Garvey, Garvey’s Flooring America, Northumberland, Pa. Korlok Select Stones with InteGrout by Karndean. Tom Garvey, Garvey’s Flooring America, Northumberland, Pa. Bruce Odette, Carpet Exchange, Denver.

Products 98

Products Tulsa Los Angeles Canada 98

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Overall, laminate represents about 70% of our sales,” Donnie Noland, owner, told FCNews. Other dealers also laud laminates’ performance attributes as a key sales driver and consumer draw. Travis Bass, executive vice president of sales for Swiss Krono—a private-label supplier with manufacturing facilities in Barnwell, S.C.—extolled

North America 66

North America Sales Tennessee Products 66

Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2024

The segment posted astronomical gains year over year, beating out every other flooring category in terms of growth and stole share from carpet, hardwood, ceramic and laminate. retail sales often experience a noticeable dip during election years, as consumers curtail discretionary spending. Mohawk There’s no doubt that the U.S.

Industry 81

Industry Russia Ukraine Software 81

Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The new offering is currently available in wood and stone visuals. The stone and ceramic looks are a real opportunity because we’re using similar technology to ceramic,” Raskin said. “We We can now go toe-to-toe with ceramic.”. chief sustainability officer of Mohawk Flooring North America. “We

Las Vegas 69

Las Vegas Products North America Utah 69

Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Coming to America. Whether it’s the uncertainty with tariffs, supply chain issues or a desire to target the American consumer, several flooring manufacturers are coming to America to start domestic production of LVT and hardwood flooring. RevoTile is genuine porcelain tile offered in 26 marble, wood, stone and concrete looks.

Industry 92

Industry Products China Tools 92

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

When helping a consumer find her ideal floor, experts say retail sales associates need to consider several factors, including the consumer’s lifestyle and the room in which the flooring is being installed. Tim Schoolfield, owner, Countryside Carpets Flooring America, O’Fallon, Mo., McMurtry is not alone. said his staff keeps it simple.

Products 59

Products Charlotte System Flooring 59