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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% Example: Take a tile that’s $3 per sf.

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FCNews 2nd annual FCNnovation Awards winners

Floor Covering News

i4F continues to drive innovation with True Grout on SPC/rigid core tiles and planks offering steadfast durability as well as a middle grout line mimicking two tiles in one. Europe and Asia/Pacific. With the release of Signature Technology, Mohawk has reset the standard for the texture and realism of wood décors.

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STATS Commercial: Healthcare the bright spot in 2020

Floor Covering News

Ceramic tile, whose share of commercial hovers around 15%, benefitted from the activity seen in healthcare applications. Carpet tile remains the dominant format, accounting for roughly 60% of sales. Broadloom continues to be stressed by the conveniences offered by modular carpet tile. Soft surface situation. Hospitality.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. Iran or Central Asia, 15th Century. Dating back to as early as the 7th century the Islamic Arts have influenced an array of cultures and societies, such as the notable geometric designs in their tile work. Lets Talk Tile. Avente Tile Talk. Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Image Credit.

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The Industry Disrupters of 2020

Floor Covering News

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.