Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. event serving the floor covering industry, once again brought together buyers and sellers from around the world to see the latest floor covering products, tools, services and technologies. Surfaces | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas was held January 28-31 in Las Vegas.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

The flooring industry was not immune to these impacts as plant shutdowns and retail showroom pauses put a crimp on product introductions. In fact, new product offerings and line extensions were robust in 2020 in what turned out to be a better-than-expected year for most flooring retailers and distributors. Or so you might think.

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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. Machine-Made Ceramics.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) revealed the publication of its Material Ingredient Guide on July 7 at Coverings 2021. First, to obtain GreenScreen Benchmark Scores (listed within the guide) for the vast majority of material ingredients used by ceramic tile, mortar and grout manufacturers. Clemson, S.C.—The

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Orlando – Coverings has released a sneak peek of new tile and stone products, along with a select preview of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be showcased at Coverings 2023, set to take place April 18-21, 2023, here at the Orange County Convention Center. As the No.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

They don’t make the flooring products consumers buy; they provide the underlying technology that makes the floors they buy even better. With its True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks, the technology allows manufacturers to feature a middle grout line mimicking two tiles in one. Hotspotproof. Light SPC.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Urban Wood is a beautiful new porcelain tile ideal for any application, especially for creative projects where the “look of wood” is typically not specified, in particular, for hospitality suites’ kitchens and bathrooms. Florim’s new Urban Wood. and a >0.50

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Why Tile

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) released the innovative, first-ever Material Ingredient Guide at Coverings 2021, a collaborative resource that provides the following for materials used by North American tile, mortar, and grout manufacturers: Details about material ingredients Thorough health assessments Steps toward material ingredient transparency (..)

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. To contribute, tiles and related installation materials on a project (mortars, grouts, etc.) “It’s not easy to get on that list. .

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

Ege Seramik has launched its new Alvarado series, the company’s latest rectified porcelain tile collection specifically created for the North American market. The dramatic veins that cascade through each tile offer the on-trend 2022 characteristics our clients demand,” said Alp Er, general manager of Ege Seramik America.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. AC’s Basics Collection , is a simple one with a white subway tile at its core. As a result, the tile expands and contracts.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 4, 2024

MSI, one of the largest suppliers of tile and natural stone in North America, is renowned for its on-trend approach to design. Brickstone: A durable solution Brickstone 2 x 18 MSI’s Brickstone is a porcelain collection of reclaimed brick-look tile, available in on-trend colors and assorted sizes and patterns.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Las Vegas—They don’t manufacture or distribute any of the products that floor covering retailers sell. However, the innovation and R&D that installation system technology companies provide certainly improve the products suppliers offer to retailers. i4F gave attendees a first look at True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 31, 2016

Green Squared Certified® Sustainable Tiles and Tile Installation Materials Qualify for New LEED Credit. Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2016.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

“This app will make it easier for flooring contractors and installers to access information about MAPEI products on the jobsite and in other mobile locations,” said Steven Day, Operational Marketing Manager for MAPEI Americas. “It It can also be used by distributors in the warehouse when answering questions for customers.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2020

Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the trade association representing producers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials and related products in North America, has entered into what it calls a transformative collaboration to provide industry-wide material ingredient transparency. Anderson, S.C.—Tile

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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. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile. What type of tile can be used outdoors? Whether using tile under foot on a balcony, your pool deck, or in the pool itself, outdoor tiles come in a few varieties.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2023

It was precisely this mode of installation that made laminate flooring such a new and exciting product category when it first began appearing in retail showrooms in the U.S. It’s all about keeping pace with the attributes that end users of hard surface products demand today. market nearly 30 years ago. The newly granted U.S.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

First came the advent of large-format tile designs, providing the customer with greater coverage (not to mention some great new looks) while using fewer total tiles. Still, large-format tile came with its own challenges, not the least of which was the weight of the material. Now let’s talk size.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2022

Las Vegas—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) invites the tile industry to its booth (N3163) at Coverings 2022, taking place here, April 5-8, 2022 , for a demonstration of “GPTP By the Standard” and to witness the Mud Walls and Mud Floors Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) program tests. to 4 p.m. “On

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 9, 2017

When it comes to waterproofing and crack isolation in tile assemblies, trust the RedGard brand from Custom Building Products. RedGard’s proven performance in both residential and commercial applications has made it one of the best selling waterproofing and crack prevention brands in North America. Only from CUSTOM.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

CANTON, OH (July 21, 2014) – Two members of the tile industry donated tile and installation materials for three Habitat for Humanity homes in Escondido, California, in June. Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. About Tile Partners for Humanity/Mountain Re-Source Center.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JUNE 5, 2017

June 5, 2017 – ARDEX Americas is pleased to announce that ARDEX X 90 OUTDOOR™ MicroteC3 Rapid-Set, Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar is now available for purchase at ARDEX distributors throughout North America. We are excited about the release of ARDEX X 90 OUTDOOR because it opens the door to more tiling possibilities outdoors.”

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy. We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be matched to the exact needs of each project.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

close to 10,000 attendees showed up to view the latest and greatest trending tiles. “I The show floor was indeed abuzz with high-energy meetings, product demonstrations and educational opportunities. Micah Hand, director of marketing and product development for Florida Tile, also noted the quality of attendees at the show. “I

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 6, 2020

—Armstrong Flooring has received Good Design awards for Rigid Core Vantage, Migrations and Striations BBT, and Alterna engineered tile. It recognizes the latest, most advanced products and designs for their innovation and invention. It recognizes the latest, most advanced products and designs for their innovation and invention.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 15, 2022

The pandemic took an incalculable toll on small businesses in America, but it does seem that we have pivoted,” said Kimberly Hill, director of marketing and creative design for Novalis. All product segments are growing, even broadloom, which has seen strong single-digit growth,” Myer stated. Some examples follow: Aladdin.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

NextFlor, a new product from SRP Industries, offers the visual appeal and performance attributes of competing natural products without the shortcomings. With so much competition in the resilient category today—especially within the LVT, WPC and SPC product subsegments—it’s easy to fall into the “me-too” trap. By Reginald Tucker.

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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. This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. www.mapei.com.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

MAY 18, 2015

That is the motto of the many new large floor tile designs manufacturers are creating these days. Large floor tile designs are growing in popularity for a variety of reasons. Plus, because there are fewer grout lines to deal with, they are easier and faster to install. Why We Support the Tile Council of North America.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Daltile’s new Defend is a distinct product line of high-performance ceramic tile featuring Microban technology, which will not wash off or wear away. By Megan Salzano-Birch—After two years of slow decline, the tile category is back on top. ceramic tile consumption rose 23.7% billion square feet of ceramic tile, up 34.8%

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you write the 09 30 00 tile spec for a warranted installation of tile products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make specifying the right tile installation system fast and easy. Not sure where to start or want to talk to a tile installation expert right away?

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 9, 2022

True Grout on SPC tiles and planks exclusively available from i4F. Matthieu Dekens, i4F’s chief commercial officer, North America and Europe, and Stéphanie Couture, general counsel, will both be present to welcome visitors on the booth for the duration of the show. Hymmen Digital Printing.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

When the stone is exposed to water, moisture penetrates the stone and grout and into the mud bed, activating the loose particles of cement. The tile would then be installed with White Thinset directly on the membrane. We sell Miracle Poultice products that can help if you contact our sales team at sales@architecturalceramics.com.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

September 24, 2015 marks Kevin Enderle’s 15-year Anniversary with ARDEX Americas. As a result of his plant operation experience, Kevin moved into the role of Grout Batch Maker in 2012. In 2014 he was promoted into his current role as Grout Leader. September marks Pete Basar’s 15th anniversary with ARDEX Americas.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

FCNews reveals the winners of its third annual FCNnovation Awards—an initiative designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies launched in the current year. The grout can be easily applied and cleaned afterward, resulting in a fully installed waterproof floor within a couple of hours.

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