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Ceramic: Producers push innovation as consumption falls

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As was predicted this time last year, consumption of ceramic tile in 2019 is lower than that of the previous year. The downward trend began in 2018, and the residential ceramic business slowed for the first three quarters of 2019. This is on top of the current Section 301 tariffs imposed on ceramic tile.

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Coverings 2023 exceeds expectations

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Coverings 2023, the preeminent international ceramic tile and natural stone event in North America, exceeded expectations with a vigorous 50% year-over-year increase in attendance, totaling nearly 27,000 eventgoers who gathered here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—

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Decorator On Demand: Decorating For China

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Decorating For China. I recently got a long distance client, and in long distance I mean Bejing, China of all places. Labels: Bejing , China , corporate lobby , interior design. Decorating For China. #1 ceramic lamp. (1). ceramic lamps. (1). outdoor design. (2). outdoor fabrics. (2).

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Decorator On Demand: Vibrant Outdoor Fabrics

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Vibrant Outdoor Fabrics. I love that almost every fabric manufacturer now has a line of outdoor fabrics. Outdoor fabrics have come such a long way they now feel like the linens, chenilles and silks we are used to but with the durability to survive outside. Labels: outdoor fabrics , Schumacher , Trina Turk. ► July.

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Stats 2021: Call it a comeback for ceramic

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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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Stats 2023: Tile flooring price increases buoy dollar sales

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The discrepancy between dollar sales and volume was more significant than in years past and ceramic suppliers agreed it had much to do with price increases and inflation. As the heaviest hard surface category, it makes sense that freight hikes would impact ceramic more so than other hard surface solutions. billion square feet.

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Decorator On Demand: Film Star

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