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Natural Stone: Opportunity knocks as consumers hunker down

Floor Covering News

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. Opportunity for natural stone has always been in kitchen and bath. By Megan Salzano.

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Whether you’re barbecuing near our Baltimore showroom, or you’re fixin’ to go grillin’ closer to our Atlanta showroom; summer is made for poolside meals on an outdoor patio. Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water.

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Ceramic: The pros and cons of natural stone

Floor Covering News

When it comes to natural stone, specialty retail has it tough. However, natural stone has its advantages—i.e., To be successful with the category, retailers are tasked with educating themselves and the consumer on its pros and cons in order to facilitate a successful sale and installation. High-growth potential.

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5 Ways to Wear White After Memorial Day

Architectural Ceramics

The collection, shown above, features a dimensional mosaic in three natural stone marble choices: Thassos (pictured), Crema and Grigio. AC’s Illusion Collection, featuring the Diamonte Deco pattern used on the backsplash and floor to ceiling on the back wall. Is your patio party ready? See you soon!

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Coverings 2022 shines light on innovation, design

Floor Covering News

Coverings 2022 was shaped around three tenants: “Wellness & Environment,” “Timeless Luxury” and “Outdoor Living Spaces.” First and foremost is the ongoing growth of indoor/outdoor tile. And I think you see consumers wanting to really make both their indoor and outdoor space their comfortable space.”. And that is continuing.

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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

If this blog is about porcelain, then why does the collection’s name say stone? Because porcelains like our Ancient Stone Collection , are made to look like natural stone. AC’s Ancient Stone Collection in the color Black, used in a commercial setting. It allows for an almost seamless look.

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Ceramic: Suppliers boost value with innovation in color, size and installation for 2020

Floor Covering News

Flooring retailers, including those looking to gain back lost dollars from the growing popularity of vinyl products, would do well to turn to tile and stone, which offers high dollar sales and high margins, according to suppliers at The International Surface Event (TISE) held in Las Vegas earlier this year. “We Boosting retail sales.

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