CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Tile Council of North America (TCNA) presented its prestigious Tile Person of the Year award to Mr. Donato Grosser at Total Solutions Plus 2014 in San Antonio, TX. Since 1980 he has directed promotional programs for the Italian ceramic tile and marble industries. Grosser and Associates, Ltd. of New York.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 9, 2013

That is especially true in the design of our newest color body porcelain floor and wall tile line, Cliffside. With Cliffside, design opportunities in this stone are endless, regardless of where you are in America.” TI-ProBoard® offers a Commercial Floor Rating and can be cut to size and installed with standard tools.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

At first, I was wondering if Coverings would still have that Coverings feel, but the exhibitors built the booths from the ground up and they are artfully designed—and you can intensely feel that people are engaging, really engaging.”. The design concept was seen across the show floor through the use of color, pattern, shapes and sizes.

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Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

Elegant mosaics and marble tiles adorn the reception area of the Bellagios lobby. Here are several mosaic stone and tile patterns seen in just the Conservatory and Botanical Garden area alone: Intricate mosaic designs flow throughout the Bellagios lobby and reception areas. backsplash designs. bathroom design. at 6:00 AM.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

by volume vs. 2020, according to the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). are at record highs,” said Suzi Portugal, vice president of design and sourcing, Anthology. “I Taking a look at the numbers, through Q2 2021 total U.S. ceramic tile consumption rose 23.7% In addition, through Q2 2021, the U.S. imported 1.10 from Q2 2020.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Check out these six innovative 3D-printed houses: Built in March 2018, the first permitted 3D-printed home in America features two bedrooms and one bath. Curved walls, smart appliances, digital controls for disabled people and many standard finishes are some of the highlights. This 3D-printed home premiered during Milan Design Week.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

My father worked for Franciscan Tile for 30 years, and then purchased their San Diego location, renaming it Southwestern Ceramic Tile and Marble Company. I was the chairman of the Ceramic Tile Institute of America Technical Committee for many years. The Ceramic Tile course includes industry standards and sales techniques.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

When it comes to style and design, suppliers agree color palettes and printed visuals will mean more than ever as consumers look to the home as a safe haven and even truer expression of self. AT’s Purrfect Harmony is a finely crafted, tip-sheared loop design. So, expect to see inky blues, serene greens and burnt orange.”

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StoneDimensions

AUGUST 19, 2014

The Marble Institute of America has announced that it will hold an Accreditation Program Immersion Course during TISE East in Miami, FL on October 22, 2014, the final day of the tradeshow. It covered many areas that I don't deal with that often, but that is a good thing. Keep it tough!" accreditation press release'

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The awards program has become the benchmark for new product excellence and booth design at the industry’s premier trade show. Style & Design category: Mannington. Best Booth Design (over 1,200 square feet): Dal-Tile. Best Booth Design (under 1,200 square feet): Wickham. Sustainability: Mohawk. Technology: Provenza.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

Set for April 29 to May 2 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Coverings is prepared to help its attendees tackle real-world installation situations, preview the latest in tile and stone designs and products from global providers, and help attendees utilize their time and efforts within various social media platforms.

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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. Disruptive brands are the ones that set the standard for everyone else to strive to emulate.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 18, 2022

“The Italians don’t make the best marble because they’re Italian,” quipped Wade Bondrowski, direct of U.S. They just happen to live in a region where marble is of the finest quality.”. Another aspect that separates the Canadian suppliers is our grading standards, which tend to be stricter than a lot of our competitors.

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Time2Design

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

The American Standard product that caught my attention during KBIS was thier Self-Cleaning Toilet. photo credit American Standard The new ActiClean system is the toilet that cleans itself. to learn more see previous post ~ Design Hounds Take on KBIS #BlogTourKBIS).

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

What’s more, this increased resilience was designed to outperform both v-groove and traditional ceramic grout applications in terms of wear and tear. The design also allows installers to create staggered patterns while cutting total installation time in half. Setting new standards in manufacturing, education, sustainability.

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StoneDimensions

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Revista Rochas de Qualidade (Quality Rocks Magazine) had the opportunity to spend a few minutes with Dan Rea, the 2015 president of the Marble Institute of America (MIA). The MIA is hoping to partner with several key companies to translate MIA’s Dimension Stone Design Manual into Portuguese.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

We delved into the interior design, looking for features such as hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, balconies and other modern features. Traditionally, this rough-and-tumble area was where many working-class Irish chose to settle when they first arrived in America.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Roofdeck Pool at Evo Cira Centre South Philadelphia is one of America’s oldest cities, and its historic and ornate architecture has wowed architects and design enthusiasts since its development in the 18th century. The apartments here have designer finishes, including gourmet kitchens and wood flooring.

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