JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

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. North America tends to favor planks in the 8×36″ size with upscale markets favoring the longer 48″ planks. Natucer Vintage Series. Gauged or Thin Tile.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

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. North America tends to favor planks in the 8×36″ size with upscale markets favoring the longer 48″ planks. Natucer Vintage Series. Gauged or Thin Tile.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

That’s according to Eric Astrachan, executive director of the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), who kicked off a special press conference with some positive news. We’re even getting into bigger sizes—8 x 8-foot tiles—because consumers are moving away from grout lines. While last year was extremely difficult for the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

Leaders in ceramics, including the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), Ceramics of Italy and Tile of Spain, used the time to weigh in on the current state of the U.S. The update allows designers to specify adhered porcelain tiles aslarge as 48 x 48 or 36 x 72 on building facades. Green Building Council. What’s trending.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Commercially rated HDPC waterproof vinyl tile features high-definition visuals, grout-look edges with embossed texture, which are said to rival the look of ceramic tile and natural stone. Repel hardwood is a made-in-America product. HDPC waterproof vinyl tile. Välinge Flooring. Perpetuo features elegant designs in five colors.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. These two tile types are mentioned together, because porcelain and glass both undergo high heat and pressure when made. Or, go for a vein-cut marble instead of a slate with an uneven cleft.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

by volume vs. 2020, according to the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). MSI’s Arterra porcelain pavers feature Zero-slip, a proprietary technology providing exceptional slip resistance for wet and dry flooring. The technology is included on all MSI Arterra porcelain pavers and various tiles installed indoors and outdoors.

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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. I participate in the TCNA Handbook committee and the NTCA Technical committee.

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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. RevoTile is genuine porcelain tile offered in 26 marble, wood, stone and concrete looks.

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