Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Natural stone can be a hard product category for some retailers to get into. The product is high-end in nature, due to several factors. Successfully selling natural stone products has some major advantages, too, including higher profit margins and ticket sales for the retail owner.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

With the final four games this weekend, Architectural Ceramics put together our own final four match ups, and it’s just what you’d expect: tile. Let’s see how your tile picks compare to a few of our own; and which material, porcelain, ceramic, glass or stone is favored to take it all. Is glass hard to work with?

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

I think it’s going to be a tough first half of the year,” noted Yon Hinkle, VP of product management, resilient, AHF Products. “We I think the LVT category is going to be down again, like it was in ‘23,” David Sheehan, senior VP residential product, told Floor Covering News. Units might be flat.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

It’s important for exterior installations to be protected from the [prospect] of efflorescence,” said Ian O’Connor, product manager, grout, care and tools, Custom Building Products. Following is an overview of some of the latest grouts and sealants designed to address issues on the jobsite. Custom Building Products.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. Designers of commercial spaces like hospitality, use porcelain tile because it often has a higher coefficient of friction. In the bathroom renovation shown above, it shows the collection’s range of product well.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

One of the hottest home design trends of the year is the increasing use of eco-friendly materials in outdoor space design. One of the most important parts of exterior space design is tile flooring options and companies such as Metropolitan Ceramics offer a stellar collection of eco-friendly options.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

So take a break from crunching the numbers, and take a look at a few tile examples from Architectural Ceramics that have cash in mind. Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 11, 2021

Dallas, Texas— Marazzi launched its Marble Obsession porcelain and ceramic tile collection. Being surrounded by a beautiful environment makes us feel better and contributes to our well-being, but it is interesting to note that the concept of luxury is changing,” said Shelly Halbert, director of product design, Dal-Tile Corporation.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2014

Image Via: Palm Design Group. These days, consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the quality of the products that they use – and rightly so. Products that are less processed are better for you and the environment. Read on to find out why you should work natural materials into your design. Image Via: Staprans Design.

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How to Floor Tile

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

The mining and production of Travertine Tile is varied. After it is mined or quarried it is cut into slabs and one side is finished. I think it would be fine for a design element for Architectural purposes for it''s texture and color. Travertine comes from all over the world. Some of it is honed and smoothed.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 5, 2013

With history on their minds, I, as well as several architects and design professionals, recently toured the ARTO Brick and California Pavers factory complex in Gardena, CA. backsplash designs. bathroom design. ceramic tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2018

As anticipation builds prior to Coverings , Tile Addict offers a further selection of stand-out ranges, all recently launched, that you can see in Atlanta, all displayed by member companies of Ceramics of Italy. The Gambini Tile on Time brand prides itself on delivering contemporary style and design. Link by Gambini.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 22, 2021

However, premium underlayments are high-margin products that not only help boost the retailer’s bottom line, but they also support the overall success of the flooring project, ultimately leading to a happier—and potentially repeat—customer. If this is a bedroom or office, those sounds are a nuisance.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. American National Standard Specifications for Sustainable Ceramic Tiles, Glass Tiles and Tile Installation Materials. www.mapei.com.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. • Azteca (Booth 2211) will awe attendees with Jasper R40, a new ceramic tile series serving up a marble look that will enliven walls with its striking shade variations. Social Media Training. 11 April 2012. A Coverings preview. at 6:00 AM.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 26, 2013

Instead of coming up with custom, high-end $150-a-square-foot product, I created products that looked and felt custom, but were ready made, in stock, on the shelf, could be shipped within 48 hours and cost just $26 a square foot. My commitment is to bring forth beautiful tile and stone products.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve prepared a quick read for you about natural slate, and our client spaces and collections that feature it. Photo via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. European countries that are lesser known but also offer slate quarries are Belgium, Germany, Italy and Wales.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

So, until Architectural Ceramics gets an invite to visit his home, let’s check out our own client spaces that strike a cord with harmonious designs. Harmonious spaces incorporate design principles like those of Feng Shui. Using metal in a design represents logic and intelligence. Harmony By Way of Feng Shui.

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