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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% It only impacted glazed and unglazed ceramic and porcelain. Now you know why China isn’t an ideal source of supply anymore for ceramic and porcelain tiles. An influx of porcelain tile factories in the U.S.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

Iran or Central Asia, 15th Century. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. As a recent Art History graduate from Loyola Marymount University, the Arts of Islam became a favorite subject among the various cultures and styles I studied. backsplash designs.

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FCNews 2nd annual FCNnovation Awards winners

Floor Covering News

Europe and Asia/Pacific. The new core material for flooring has all the advantages of standard rigid products: waterproof; easy click installation; and dimensional stability. With the release of Signature Technology, Mohawk has reset the standard for the texture and realism of wood décors. True Grout. Plaster 2.0

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STATS Commercial: Healthcare the bright spot in 2020

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Resilient, hardwood, porcelain tile and polished concrete are being specified for entryways or high-traffic areas. This trend is reportedly influencing the selection of furnishings and finishes that contribute to LEED and WELL building standards. There are several trends influencing flooring selections in the office. Hospitality.

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The Industry Disrupters of 2020

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The new, 54,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will handle both finishing and automated packaging of products under the Concord Flooring banner manufactured at its sites in Asia and via its partner on the East Coast U.S. Disruptive brands are the ones that set the standard for everyone else to strive to emulate.