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Stats 2021: Call it a comeback for ceramic

Floor Covering News

T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. ceramic tile category saw high single-digit growth in 2021 compared to 2020. FCNews research shows ceramic experienced an 8.2%

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Tile Inspiration from Around The World

Garden State Tile Blog

Ceramic tile encompasses thousands of years of history and extends to nearly every culture in the world. If you’re excited by the rocky landscape of Minas Gerais, Brazil. If you’re motivated by the modern architecture of the Bauhaus German school of design. If you’re inspired by the ornamental architecture of Morocco.

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Avente Tile Talk: Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup

Tile Talk

If you, like millions of others, watched the Brazil vs. Croatia soccer match that marked the start of the World Cup on June 12, then you saw the Arena Corinthians stadium in Brazil where the game was played. of Spanish TECHLAM® porcelain panels cover the Arena Corinthians stadium in Brazil. ceramic tile. 129,000 sq.

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Reactive glazes and urban nuances

Diary of a Tile Addict

The latest of these posts comes from our good friends in Brazil, Ceramica Porto Ferreira. This collection of reactive-glaze effect tiles was inspired by the strength and textural richness of Vietnamese ceramics. Sales supremo Alda Fontana has selected three of the company’s latest ranges to highlight. The first is Vetro Marino.

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A Clean Slate: How Rough Slate Can Have a Clean Aesthetic

Architectural Ceramics

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. Ga-ga for glass? Designer Spaces.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% for glass 4.9%

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Modern Summerhouse Opens Up to Large Terrace and Pond in Brazil

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This modern summerhouse near São Paulo, Brazil was specially developed by Studio Arthur Casas for a couple and their three grown-up daughters. “Antiques and artworks from the clients’ collection, such as ceramic plates by Picasso and Burle Marx, give a final touch to the cozy ambiance.”

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