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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Retailers and product-based companies in many consumer categories are affected by the new tariffs and countervailing charges implemented on goods from China. Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5%

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Bellavita’s Wall Tile Factory Becomes First Chinese Manufacturer to Acheive Green Squared Certification

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Bellavita Tile, a leader in design and innovation for the North American tile industry, proudly announces status as the first manufacturer with production facilities in China to achieve Green Squared TM certification under ANSI standard A 138.1. About Bellavita Tile.

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Tile Store, Why Your Installer Should Go With You!

How to Floor Tile

Trim is needed for outside edges and around corners and niches in order to cover the cut tile be it porcelain or ceramic. If all else fails take a piece of tile to a paint store and have them match it even if it is a multi color and just paint the edges with a China brush. The price of installation can quickly double.

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Avente Tile Talk: Step Up to Spanish Tile | September 2012

Tile Talk

Project Pick: Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile Risers Aventes Spanish Tiles are beautifully hand-painted in a variety of colors and patterns on ceramic bisque using time-honored techniques. The Majolica technique utilizes an opaque white tin-based glaze that is ideal for vibrant, colorful patterns and designs for ceramics.

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Exclusive: One on one with ‘Mr.’ Shaw

Floor Covering News

For example, if we end up saying LVT is going to be manufactured in China, that’s an absolute mistake. Look at China right now. Fifty years ago China said you can only have one child. Let’s take ceramic. Worst thing in the world is to have old ceramic that you have to replace in a house. I wanted to eat.

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Bringing a Modern Country Look to an Old Farmhouse Bathroom

Architectural Ceramics

The wall paint is Benjamin Moore China White, the tub is Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter, and the trim is Benjamin Moore Simply White- and it’s simply fantastic. Architectural Ceramics was my top choice for tile because I really love the new trend of wood lookalike porcelain. Seattle Bark Wood lookalike porcelain flooring.

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Industry disrupters 2024: Internal factors, external forces upend status quo

Floor Covering News

The segment posted astronomical gains year over year, beating out every other flooring category in terms of growth and stole share from carpet, hardwood, ceramic and laminate. The manufacturers informed the dealers that they were moving to standard payment terms of net 30 days for all products.