Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. And now, onto the topic of ceramic tile and nature! Ceramic tile has been a part of building history for centuries. According to the American Ceramic Society, the first discovered instance of ceramic figurines used for ceremonial purposes occurred in 24,000 B.C.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

—The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) released its U.S. tile consumption Q3 findings during today’s Coverings Connected event. Tile through Q3 2020, hampered by an economy struggling with the pandemic, was at 2.04 ceramic tile consumption for 2020 would be 2.60 Domestically-produced tile comprised 32.1%

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 22, 2015

Ton Holten began in the ceramic tile industry driving tile-laden tractor-trailers for a Dutch forwarding company from the far reaches of two continents back to his native Holland. To efficiently manage the 3,000 different kinds of tiles, we need to be very specific. So Oneir Solutions Inc. So Oneir Solutions Inc.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2022

By Ken Ryan—E ven before the age of COVID-19, products that offered healthier attributes were gaining favor in the home. That trend has grown post-COVID-19, much to the benefit of products like cork and bamboo flooring. Both products have sustainable features. Opus Floors Canada. The result: a cleaner, healthier floor.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Spanish Tiles Make Magic. The geometric patterns of Spanish tiles have created alluring charm in homes for centuries. Powder Room using Spanish Tiles. About a year ago, Ines Haml, a designer in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada called me looking for Spanish tiles. Spanish Tile and Hand Painted Trim.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 21, 2014

Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash. Last week, I received a wonderful email from Interior Designer Eugenia Triandos in Montreal, Canada. She shared an installation photo from a recent project that showcases Aventes popular Cuban Cement Tile! A recent kitchen remodel in Quebec used Cuban Cement tiles.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

economy heading into 2020 with a hopeful outlook and poised for growth—unemployment is down and consumer confidence is on the rise—the time for tile to shine is now. has one of the lowest consumptions per capita of porcelain tile of all developed countries. Las Vegas—With the U.S.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Direct from Italy comes fine Italian Tile designed specifically for the North American market. It’s one more step in Modomo’s goal to provide fine Italian tile, designed for the North American market. We’ll help them train and educate their clients on the product.” © 2017 Ceramic Tile Distributors Association.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 22, 2018

As thought leaders in the industry, representatives from Ceramics of Italy will participate in several educational sessions within the show’s conference programme. For more on the featured products visit: [link]. Flair by Naxos Ceramica. Seamless Project by Unicom Starker. Lab by ABK. Charm by Monocibec.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

Coverings , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host a lineup of informative sessions, some offering Continuing Education Units (CEUs), for Coverings 2021. Orlando, Fla.— Installation & Fabrication.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2021

In a nutshell, the company sources the globe for its products, and through its 30-plus distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada, aims to deliver them when, where and how its customers need them. In 2008, MSI entered the man-made business with the addition of porcelain and ceramic tile flooring and quartz countertops.

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StonePeak Ceramics Blog

JANUARY 29, 2016

StonePeak proudly exhibited at this year’s IDS show in Toronto, Canada partnering with SHNIER Group, Division 9 to reintroduce some prestigious high-tech porcelain products to the Canadian market. The post IDS Show – Toronto appeared first on StonePeak Ceramics Blog. We also showcased tangible samples from […].

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StonePeak Ceramics Blog

JANUARY 29, 2016

StonePeak proudly exhibited at this year’s IDS show in Toronto, Canada partnering with SHNIER Group, Division 9 to reintroduce some prestigious high-tech porcelain products to the Canadian market. The post IDS Show – Toronto appeared first on StonePeak Ceramics Blog. We also showcased tangible samples from […].

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. One might say Donato Pompo’s career in tile was foreordained. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 24, 2021

Anecdotal information suggests the higher ratio of sales growth to volume increases indicates more product was sold in the thicker, 10mm-12mm range vs. the thinner, entry-level 7mm-8mm offerings often found at discount merchandisers and big box stores. But not the cheaper, 8mm or 10mm product—rather, the thicker 12mm format.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 22, 2021

—Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency selected the winners of the 2021 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition here on Wednesday, July 7 at Coverings 2021 during the Ceramics of Italy press conference. and Canada, ultimately picking seven winners and two honorable mentions.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

The flooring industry was not immune to these impacts as plant shutdowns and retail showroom pauses put a crimp on product introductions. In fact, new product offerings and line extensions were robust in 2020 in what turned out to be a better-than-expected year for most flooring retailers and distributors. Brampton, Ontario, Canada.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 16, 2012

The last few years have been among the toughest on record for the tile industry, and that fact has many companies taking stock of the recent past, and looking ahead to what will hopefully be a brighter tomorrow. The tile industry has recovered slightly since 2010, he adds. That could suggest they’re positioned to rebound well.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 1, 2022

T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. ceramic tile category saw high single-digit growth in 2021 compared to 2020. FCNews research shows ceramic experienced an 8.2%

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2023

F or the second year running tile flooring experienced sales growth after its 2020 decline, which had been the category’s first decrease in several years. Tile flooring was up mid-double digits in dollars in 2022 compared to 2021’s high single-digit increase. Volume experienced a slight decrease overall. billion square feet.

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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. In 2020, the category also represented 21.8%

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2020

The not-so-good news is that it is becoming obvious that resilient is cannibalizing dollars from just about every other flooring category, all of which were either down slightly or significantly in both dollars and volume, with the exception of ceramic, which posted a very modest increase. However, the same cannot be said of square footage.

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Decorator on Demand

JULY 20, 2012

VW Home Product Spotlight. Next Issue Canada, Thats What! Home Offce Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas. Kitchen Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas updated Thu Feb 24 2011. carpet tiles. (1). cement tiles. (1). ceramic lamp. (1). ceramic lamps. (1). flooring tiles. (1).

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Decorator on Demand

JULY 24, 2012

VW Home Product Spotlight. Next Issue Canada, Thats What! Home Offce Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas. Kitchen Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas updated Thu Feb 24 2011. carpet tiles. (1). cement tiles. (1). ceramic lamp. (1). ceramic lamps. (1). flooring tiles. (1).

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Decorator on Demand

JULY 10, 2012

Labels: integrated trim , Keeler Products , lights , LIT , rope light , trim lights. VW Home Product Spotlight. Next Issue Canada, Thats What! Home Offce Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas. Kitchen Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas updated Thu Feb 24 2011. carpet tiles. (1). cement tiles. (1).

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Decorator on Demand

JULY 7, 2011

Induction cooktops consist of a coil of copper wire placed beneath the ceramic glass surface on the cooktop. Super easy to clean (Its just a flat ceramic glass top, easy to wipe away and because it doesnt get hot, no baked on spills either) *Energy efficiency (The US Dept. VW Home Product Spotlight. carpet tiles. (1).

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Decorator on Demand

AUGUST 16, 2011

VW Home Product Spotlight. Next Issue Canada, Thats What! Home Offce Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas. Kitchen Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas updated Thu Feb 24 2011. carpet tiles. (1). cement tiles. (1). ceramic lamp. (1). ceramic lamps. (1). flooring tiles. (1).

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Decorator on Demand

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

VW Home Product Spotlight. Next Issue Canada, Thats What! Home Offce Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas. Kitchen Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas updated Thu Feb 24 2011. carpet tiles. (1). cement tiles. (1). ceramic lamp. (1). ceramic lamps. (1). flooring tiles. (1).

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Decorator on Demand

OCTOBER 6, 2011

If you dont know this about me as of yet I have a complete and utter obsession to anything shiny ie: glass products. Sooo of course this came across my desk and though I have yet to use their products, I just had to show you their creativity. These ceramics are artistically beautify. VW Home Product Spotlight. 4 days ago.

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Decorator on Demand

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

VW Home Product Spotlight. Next Issue Canada, Thats What! Home Offce Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas. Kitchen Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas updated Thu Feb 24 2011. carpet tiles. (1). cement tiles. (1). ceramic lamp. (1). ceramic lamps. (1). flooring tiles. (1).

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Decorator on Demand

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

VW Home Product Spotlight. Next Issue Canada, Thats What! Home Offce Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas. Kitchen Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas updated Thu Feb 24 2011. carpet tiles. (1). cement tiles. (1). ceramic lamp. (1). ceramic lamps. (1). flooring tiles. (1).

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Decorator on Demand

JANUARY 26, 2012

Labels: backsplashes , glass tile , kitchen remodels. When we redid our kitchen 10 years ago, I agonized over tile for the backsplash. Picked a very nice, yet boring tile. I'm really loving the glass tiles lately as well! VW Home Product Spotlight. Next Issue Canada, Thats What! Email This BlogThis!

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Decorator on Demand

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

VW Home Product Spotlight. Next Issue Canada, Thats What! Home Offce Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas. Kitchen Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas updated Thu Feb 24 2011. carpet tiles. (1). cement tiles. (1). ceramic lamp. (1). ceramic lamps. (1). flooring tiles. (1).

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Decorator on Demand

JULY 14, 2011

VW Home Product Spotlight. Next Issue Canada, Thats What! Home Offce Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas. Kitchen Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas updated Thu Feb 24 2011. carpet tiles. (1). cement tiles. (1). ceramic lamp. (1). ceramic lamps. (1). flooring tiles. (1).

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

By Ken Ryan Specialty flooring retailers are constantly employing methods to up their game, especially as it relates to exclusive, higher-margin product offerings and, of course, personalized service, in an effort to grow the business and even beat big boxes. Private labeling also helps when comparing products.”.

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Decorator on Demand

DECEMBER 22, 2011

VW Home Product Spotlight. Next Issue Canada, Thats What! Home Offce Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas. Kitchen Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas updated Thu Feb 24 2011. carpet tiles. (1). cement tiles. (1). ceramic lamp. (1). ceramic lamps. (1). flooring tiles. (1).

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Decorator on Demand

JANUARY 19, 2012

Can you tell I am sort of digging this new product? VW Home Product Spotlight. Next Issue Canada, Thats What! Home Offce Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas. Kitchen Design Help: Resources, Products and Ideas updated Thu Feb 24 2011. carpet tiles. (1). cement tiles. (1). ceramic lamp. (1).

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