CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— March 31, 2016) Coverings , the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has scheduled an exceptionally comprehensive conference program of notable and respected speakers to present on a number of topics at the forefront of industry conversation. Monday, April 18, 8:00 – 9:15a.m.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings, Tenet sessions.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. His grandmother was a tile company employee while expecting Donato’s father, who not only would go on to a long and illustrious tile industry career, but serve as both inspiration and role model for his son’s career in tile. Jeffrey Steele.

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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 29, 2012

ASCER, the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association, sponsors a program at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University. Did you know that Tile of Spain has a connection to Harvard University, America’s oldest educational institution? … Continue Reading.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design. The Italians are famous for their design sense. From the clothing and accessories they design to their timeless architecture and art work, and of course their legendary sports cars. The same determination applies to their design sense when it comes to tile. Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Each tile trend was gathered and forecasted by the three leading international tile associations and sponsors of Coverings: Ceramics of Italy/Confindustria Ceramica; Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association of Spain (ASCER)/Tile of Spain; and Tile Council of North America (TCNA). 23, from 11 a.m.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 6, 2020

Miami, FL December 2019 – Tile of Spain, the association of over 125 Spanish tile manufacturers, announces the winners of the 18th annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. Members of the judging panel judging were impressed by the use of ceramics to mimic the buildings environment. Interior Design.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

National Tile Day, marking its fifth year, will be celebrated with brand-new imagery of creative tile designs, installations and applications shared across Coverings’ social media channels. This discussion will dive into the current and evolving green building landscape and the role of ceramic tile. 24, 2021, at 2 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 6, 2018

But Tile Addict, as well as covering design trends in the commercial tile world, also aims to celebrate those rare individuals who have the ability to alter our perception of what tile is, and what it can be. And this morning I woke up thinking about the work of Toni Cumella: a true ceramic visionary. If so, read on.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

By Megan Salzano—While resilient flooring— rigid core SPC in particular —has taken the industry by storm, ceramic tile is poised for a resurgence. Not only is the category one of the most design-forward and technologically advanced options on the market, proponents say, but its eco-friendly attributes are a growing draw for consumers.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

Aladdin Commercial products provide end users with both design and performance attributes. There have been concerns about higher inflation and rising interest rates within the lending industry over the past year,” King added. The primary floors specified for retail stores include LVT, ceramic tile, hardwood and polished concrete.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Year. As we count down the final days of 2020, a year that was certainly one for the history books, let’s take a moment to go back through the year via our top 5 design posts, and highlight some of our favorites from the last 12 months! Latin American Design Influences.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Chicago—For the first time since June 2019, the commercial design community will gather in-person for NeoCon 2021, which returns to theMART here Oct. This year’s event is themed “Design Anew” and will include new product launches from leading and emerging brands, as well as presentations from industry leaders. CROSSVILLE.

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Ceramics of Italy

JANUARY 22, 2019

Another success – this time international – for the SHELF project, the porcelain stoneware shelf designed by designer Paolo Benevelli for Ceramiche Coem. L'articolo SHELF wins the GOOD DESIGN® AWARDS 2018 proviene da ceramica.info. Shelf was classified in the FLOOR/WALLCOVERINGS2018.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 23, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 4, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 4, 2016

What you may not know about tile is that it is very much like the fashion industry. If you are not using your shelves for books, opt for a more intricate design. Visit your local Architectural Ceramics showroom for endless custom possibilities. Blue Glass Accent Wall Installation by Alpentile out of Phoenix Arizona (above).

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Kitchens for Living

APRIL 21, 2015

Explaining and sharing his vision and understanding of ceramic tile is what he does best and he has graciously agreed to dish his knowledge here with us at Artful Kitchens. Sinergias, an exhibition showcasing academic studies and projects in ceramic tile was featured in the entry hall at Cevisama15. Take it away, Ryan!

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

Industry observers say the first and fourth quarters of 2020 performed significantly better than the second and third quarters. last year, resilient, ceramic and hardwood saw their shares of commercial flooring specs grow to 28.7%, 14.8% While carpet’s share of the commercial market slipped from 53.9% in 2019 to approximately 47.4%

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Making Tile Modern

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Yumi Kagamihara is a designer and yoga practitioner who integrates color, design with intention, artistry and focus. At Modwalls , we believe that color and form merges well with function in an aspirational approach to living, so we were excited to talk with her about her approach to design and living well with color.

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Making Tile Modern

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Yumi Kagamihara is a designer and yoga practitioner who integrates color, design with intention, artistry and focus. At Modwalls , we believe that color and form merges well with function in an aspirational approach to living, so we were excited to talk with her about her approach to design and living well with color.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

Decovita, a ceramic tile supplier known for its glazing technologies and unique visuals, welcomed HGTV celebrity, Donna Moss, to its booth. Moss, a TV host and author who is known as the Queen of Bling, hosted a breakout session titled “Increase Sales, by Design.” She also spent time at the booth discussing interior design trends.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 13, 2013

Specifying Ceramic Tile, Glass Tile, Stone and Terrazzo for Slip Resistant Surfaces…. Back then most ceramic tiles were not offered with a textured surface. Soon the industry realized some unexpected tradeoffs with too much texture. Recently terrazzo flooring has been used more due to the increased design options.

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Heath Ceramics

APRIL 14, 2015

Working with them to develop the perfect complementary textiles to our ceramics—not too matchy-matchy, not too contrasting, but somewhere in between—is an exciting creative process. I studied painting in college and have always loved the color field painters. We chatted with Liz to get the scoop on Galbraith & Paul. like Heath.

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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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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the six highly distinguished architects and interior designers who will serve on the jury for the 19 th annual Tile of Spain Awards. Kengo Kuma & Associates employs over 150 architects in Tokyo and Paris, who design unique projects worldwide.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

W hen we think of industry disrupters today, some of the innovators that come to mind include Uber, Tesla and Netflix, to name a few. Many would agree that these companies are changing the paradigm in their respective industries. As it turns out, the flooring industry has its disrupters as well. The mother of all disruptors .

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Ceramics of Italy

OCTOBER 15, 2020

DOM Design Lab is the new DOM Ceramiche logo and summarizes in its stylistic characteristics the values of the Brand and its mission after the acquisition by the Victoria PLC industrial group. An ever-greater efficiency aimed at satisfying customers who find in DOM Design Lab a creative and reliable partner to carry out their projects.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Companies not communicating via Facebook, Twitter and a website risk looking dusty in this digital age; and even those that do are being upstaged by competitors whose blogs tout the latest news about products, promotions and industry trends. Studies have shown consumers are more likely to buy products and services from people they know.

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Heath Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Founded by designer Joanne Zorkendorfer, Olli is a San Francisco-based craft company dedicated to designing beautiful handmade products that honor technique and tradition. Read on to learn more about Joanne’s background as a designer, her journey to finding her passion, and what the studio’s been up to lately.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Like many industries, tile has been through a lot the past five years. According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s ceramic tile sales are estimated to have grown by nine percent in dollars and 9.2 Ceramic tile is also more price competitive. The result is that ceramic tile accounted for 13.1

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

Architectural Ceramics is at it again, this time with a focus on sea shells and mother of pearl as inspiration. When designing a home inspired by the beach, the ocean is an obvious jumping off point. Check out our blog, The Layman’s Class on Glass: Design & Installation Tips for Glass Tile. The beach is calling.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 2, 2013

The tile industry has been through a lot the past five years. According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Hospitality, another key area of emphasis for commercial flooring contractors, is another critical end-use sector—especially now that, post-pandemic, the industry is seeing more spending, hiring and activity in leisure/hospitality. This was followed by commercial/industrial billings and institutional billings , which remained flat.

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