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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. floor tile.

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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. 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%

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Latest wood floors run the wide/long gamut

Floor Covering News

Suppliers are investing in new technologies to make wood floors more durable and, yes, water resistant, to compete with the likes of SPC. I n the battle to reclaim market share from look-alike categories, hardwood suppliers are rolling out an array of new wood floors designed to pique the interest of retailers as well as consumers.