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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Spain North America Trends Tile 100

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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Pennsylvania Grout America Ohio 40

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. We sell Miracle Poultice products that can help if you contact our sales team at sales@architecturalceramics.com. The availability of so many wonderful marbles.

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Marble Portland Cement Natural Stone 100

Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

With tile, the grout comes loose. If you can install LVT, you can install NextFlor,” said Steve Eickelman, vice president of Ryan Carpet Sales & Service, Youngstown, Ohio. Because it’s an elastomer, it will not stain like carpet or grout,” Price explained. “So Carpets dirty out, and they’re constantly getting replaced.

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Ohio Grout Adhesive Products 90

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

Grout is used to allow for this expansion and contraction. North America: In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. The English, however, did bring their tile and installation methods to North America. It wasn’t until the 1950’s that the use of ceramic tile exploded because of its use in every bathroom across America.

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Ceramics Netherlands Tile France 172

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

LVT/Rigid core Unilin FlinTile FlinTile locking technology offers a click rigid floor (SPC) with an authentic ceramic look that is easy to install and 100% waterproof due to grouted joints. 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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North America Tools Adhesive Sales 59

Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2020

Laticrete has named Joseph Rizzo associate director of sales, concrete remediation. In this role, Rizzo will lead the Laticrete sales team in the creation and execution of strategy for all aspects of concrete remediation sales, which includes the NXT, SUPERCAP and Specialty Mortar product brands. Joseph Rizzo. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete

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Sales North America Grout Strategy 52

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

LATICRETE commissioned the 12 pieces from industry mosaic artists to display their work at the company’s Surfaces 2013 exhibit earlier this year, in support of communicating the 10 year anniversary of SPECTRALOCK® Grout. This mosaic art gallery was comprised of unique, museum-quality creations using SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout with DAZZLE™.

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Mosaics Grout Industry Outdoor 100

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. The donors included members of longtime TPFH supporters Tile Council of North America, Ceramic Tile Distributors Association and National Tile Contractors Association. TPFH coordinated the donations on behalf of Habitat in San Diego County.

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San Diego Tile North America LEED 100

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

According to Joe Cushing, sales rep for Aperion, Cosmos—which figures prominently in the company’s 20-mil waterproof products—is purposely manufactured with features that enable trade up opportunities. To further entice retailers, Stanton has added new enhanced bevel for a realistic, low-profile grout line.

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Products Painted Flooring Colors 81

Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

First up is True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows the creation of a middle grout line that mimics two tiles in one. How it works: The grout is applied at the factory via the addition of a colored wear layer between the décor film and the core. cor, Sheboygan, Wis.

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Industry Training Strategy System 76

Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

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%. of dollar sales for the gradually increasing hard surface market and 24.6% Imports vs. domestics.

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Sales Tile Mexico Ceramics 98

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

Then I specialized in architectural and contractor sales, and specified and sold many larger architectural projects. I later worked as a sales manager for Laticrete International for seven years, before founding Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants (CTaSC) on May 5, 2002. TileDealer: You provide some of the CTDA’s online training.

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Industry San Diego Training Standards 100

Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

suppliers are touting record-high sales in 2021 and expected ongoing growth as a result of changing consumer habits and a booming housing market —both spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. by volume vs. 2020, according to the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). Ceramic residential sales in the U.S. imported 1.10 from Q2 2020.

Ceramics 98

Ceramics Portugal Florida Industry 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. Tom Garvey, Garvey’s Flooring America, Northumberland, Pa. “The new Advanced+9” is next-level engineering for the LVP product category. Defend by Daltile.

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Products Tulsa Los Angeles Canada 98

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

A soft to the touch, contemporary, rectified tile, Urban Wood enables the installer to use smaller grout joints which not only give the new tiled area a more monolithic appearance… the smaller the grout joint, the lesser the time and expense for future cleaning. All these new “Made-in-America” products pass ANSI 818.10

Products 100

Products Grout Las Vegas Hawaii 100

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. Carpet tile is the second fastest growing segment, with sales up about 15% year-over- year.

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Philadelphia Products Tile Flooring 75

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. A powerful selling proposition for retail sales reps. Domestic Production.

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Industry Products China Tools 92

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

The world’s second-largest producer and exporter of slate, takes us to South America. This backsplash, done in the color Sutra Black, is a grout-free stacked slate. For further questions about the tile featured here, or to place a tile order, please contact sales@architecturalceramics.com. Rustic Cladding.

Germany 140

Germany Brazil Bath Natural Stone 140

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

These 10″x10″ cement tiles have faux grout lines to mimic small-scale mosaics. For more inspiration or information about Encore, visit our blog Made In the USA: AC Tile Lines Made in America. For further questions about the tile featured here, or to place a tile order, please contact sales@architecturalceramics.com.

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Outdoor Terracotta Natural Stone Tile 157