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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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings, Tenet sessions.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Persian Tile: A Form of Art and Religious Expression. Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. The impact of Persian tiles occupies a prominent place in the history of Islamic art.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 13, 2013

Carters Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles, Murals and Façades - Disappearing History. When I set out to write this blog article, I intended to put a few words to a photograph of the Poole Arms (in Poole, Dorset, UK,) with its striking green tile fa ç ade. The Swan Inn is an example of Carters hand-painted tiles. ‡ "Carters Tiles."

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Thanks to the Tile Heritage Foundation. 2, 2012) - After publishing this post, I was thrilled to read this article, Foundation crafts artisan-tile archive , honoring the co-founders of the Tile Heritage Foundation and their commitment to preserving our tile heritage. They promote contemporary tile work as well.

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Ceramics of Italy

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Registration for the twelfth edition of the Grand Prix , the architecture contest created, designed and organised by Casalgrande Padana , is now open. This prestigious international architecture magazine has been at the centre of the design-related cultural debate for over ninety years.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 14, 2019

Exploring new and unusual materials is a rare Tile Addict treat. Graphit weave is combined with metal for one way flexibility and is created with black porcelain. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2019. Today there is something unexpected to see, the unlikely pairing of clay and textile. CLAYTHING.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Having just returned from an Italian exhibition triple-header – Cersaie, Technargilla, and Marmomacc – I found myself contemplating just how would I display today’s XXL porcelain slabs if I was a tile retailer. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, October 2018. More at: [link].

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 13, 2013

Recognizing the need in the marketplace for a mortar that would deliver successful large-format tile installations, MAPEI has developed Kerabond T, a premium-grade, nonsag, nonslump mortar for use in thin-set and medium-bed tile installations on interior/exterior residential and commercial floors and walls. www.mapei.com.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 7, 2018

Zaven’s creative spark found its highest expression in Cedit and gave life to a unique and original collection that plays on the modular repetition of a 3D element in ever-changing configurations: a design that combines different shapes and shades on large porcelain slabs of different colors, in order to maximize customization freedom. “

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 14, 2018

Tiles by Mutina. As a long-term champion of ceramic tiles, someone who is convinced that they are the world’s finest surface finish, with unsurpassed technical and aesthetic abilities, if I have had one criticism of ceramic tile manufacturers in the past it is this: they have been too passive. Mutina Accents roomset.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2021

Chicago— Fiandre , part of the Iris Ceramica Group, launched Il Veneziano, a through-body Terrazzo-style porcelain. The tiles feature twofold natural or polished finish, five sizes in six colors and a 10-millimeter thickness. Il Veneziano Terrazzo Style. Il Veneziano. Designers may select background tone, color flecks and format size.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2019

In fact, 65% of kitchens designed in the past year were transitional, more than double the kitchens that were traditional, contemporary or farmhouse, according to Tricia Zack, Market Research Analyst at the NKBA. Floor-to-ceiling subway tiles. Why are transitional kitchens so popular? Image courtesy of Showcase Kitchens.

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Giotile

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Research also shows the more extra facilities an employer offers, the greater chance staff will find the workplace an attractive office. The design preserved many of the structures’ original architectural elements, such as concrete-clad cast trusses, exposed brick, steel windows, concrete columns, and marble flooring.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

The technical challenges of designing and specifying modern tile installations can be daunting without the right resources. ve been in the architecture business for 32 years, with a strong focus on residential, large-scale commercial and healthcare projects. How have your thoughts on the use and size of tile changed over the years?The

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Others are freshly built and showcase the latest architectural techniques. We spent more than 40 hours conducting extensive research on New York apartments, neighborhoods and residential options. Chelsea is a haven for social diversity, which is reflected in its architecture.

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