The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Building design professionals, facility managers and others seeking LEED building certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2016.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 31, 2016

Building design professionals, facility managers and others seeking LEED building certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2016.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. The Secrets of Pool Design and Installation. Designing for Outdoor Living. Arlington, Va.— Workforce & Profits.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 15, 2017

While hardly a modern material, encaustic tiles are very popular in the home decorating and interior design world. The firing process heats the clay and powdered colors to seal in the design and create a hard surface. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles. You may also find this useful: Cement Tiles vs Ceramic Tiles.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

Preliminary FCNews research shows the commercial flooring market totaled $6.488 billion in sales in 2021, an uptick of 6% over 2020. billion, according to FCNews research. School and healthcare facilities are also sweet spots for ceramic tile. Hard surfaces shine. Resilient represents approximately 57.5%

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

With this announcement, building design professionals have even more reason to “think tile” and “think North American” when building green. TCNA is a trade association representing manufacturers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials, tile equipment, raw materials, and other tile-related products.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 4, 2017

(Orlando, FL) – The tile industry has united in a marketing and education initiative designed to inspire consumers and provide information on all of tile’s benefits. WhyTile.com provides extensive messaging on the benefits of tile, centering on four main tenets: Design, Easy Care, Healthy Spaces, and Heritage. About TCNA.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

Aladdin Commercial products provide end users with both design and performance attributes. billion-plus commercial flooring market, with specified contract representing the lion’s share of sales, preliminary FCNews research shows. The primary floors specified for retail stores include LVT, ceramic tile, hardwood and polished concrete.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2020

FCNews research found that the subsegment accounted for 37.1% We designed NextFlor to check all the boxes when it comes to the ideal floor,” Shane Price, president of FlexiFlor, said of the company’s new waterproof brand. Ceramic, stone looks impress. In terms of residential volume, SPC accounted for 33.4%

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

FCNews has announced the winners of its second annual FCNnovation Awards —a program designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies unveiled in the current year. is hoping to raise the bar in the performance category while leveraging the high style and design of the Rosecore brand.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 14, 2017

While hardly a modern material, encaustic tiles are very popular in the home decorating and interior design world. The firing process heats the clay and powdered colors to seal in the design and create a hard surface. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles. You may also find this useful: Cement Tiles vs Ceramic Tiles.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2019

Transitional is the most popular kitchen design in the National Kitchen + Bath Association’s 2019 kitchen design trends. In fact, 65% of kitchens designed in the past year were transitional, more than double the kitchens that were traditional, contemporary or farmhouse, according to Tricia Zack, Market Research Analyst at the NKBA.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 13, 2013

standard and ISO 13007 Classification C1T. standard and ISO 13007 Classification C2ES2P2. Kerabond T is the perfect mortar for use with the new large-format tiles and thin-tile panels that the architectural and design community is currently specifying for their eco-sustainable qualities.”.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Grosser is a scholar whose vision and quiet but massive efforts over 40 years have had a transformative effect on the North American tile industry; additionally, through Coverings, funding for the promotion of tile and industry standards work has been possible.” He was also a member of the Ceramic Tile Marketing Federation.

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Ceramics of Italy

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Research led to ever-more efficient plant and to the production of tiles with a high content of recyclable material and industrial waste. Product quality and design go hand-in-hand with sustainable innovation focused on customer satisfaction. This project aims to progressively reduce emissions by utilising alternative energy sources.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. This new collection, created by artists Guillermo Gomez Lama and Tania Marmolejo, boasts eight different designs, each presented with three color options.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

FCNews reveals the winners of its third annual FCNnovation Awards—an initiative designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies launched in the current year. Anderson Tuftex Discover Discover was designed with no pattern match required for installation.

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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 21, 2022

Located inside the company headquarters in Via Borsi, Milan in a brightly-lit building with large windows and water features, Ideal Standard’s new showroom is a brand communication space tailored to the needs of design professionals. L'articolo Ideal Standard presents its new showroom in Milan proviene da ceramica.info.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 20, 2020

From featheredge to 2-inch depths, HS Sturdy is designed to repair, patch and smooth, combining tasks for use on a wide variety of substrates including concrete and gypsum as well as diverse ones such as wood, vinyl and ceramic. Environmental and safety standards remain top-of-mind in Schönox’s research and development efforts.

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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. Recently terrazzo flooring has been used more due to the increased design options. Slip resistant standards-of-care and codes have been a moving target. standard.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

But it wasn’t until he was older that he recognized how their designs had taken root in his heart. What inspires your tile designs? Some of our tiles are custom designs, that arise from our work with a client and then become part of the collection, like Tunis, which was a design we created for a specific project.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 2, 2013

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. ceramic tile sales are estimated to have grown by 9% in dollars and 9.2%

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2012

The Preservation of our Tile Heritage The Tile Heritage Foundation promotes an awareness and appreciation of ceramic surfaces in the United States. The Foundation provides consultation and research, leads preservation efforts and shares information about tile. Ive sent many architects and designers their way. backsplash designs.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Unlike others, the Quick Drain channel drain system is designed to make it easy for the contractor to work with a number of floor materials and thicknesses. ”We This line designed by Florida Tile, embodies these same qualities of contemporary design, extraordinary craftsmanship and the American spirit those people and of that time period.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

FCNews research shows commercial flooring revenues (including specified business as well as Main Street sales) totaled $6.134 billion last year—a falloff of 11.1% last year, resilient, ceramic and hardwood saw their shares of commercial flooring specs grow to 28.7%, 14.8% compared to 2019. in 2019 to approximately 47.4% in 2019 to 4.9%

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Tile Excellence

AUGUST 28, 2014

We always encourage readers to do their research! The membrane protects the building structure by creating a complete vapor-shield and watertight envelope behind ceramic tile or stone. Tile showers are beautiful, artistic and have unlimited artistic designs which makes them the preferred choice for showers.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Using an intricate method of manufacturing, design and the type of materials used in the four methods mentioned above, the methods have evolved as a result of natural factors, economical and political effects.” I hope you enjoyed reading this series as much as I enjoyed researching and writing it. backsplash designs.

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Heath Ceramics

JULY 1, 2015

At Heath, our design and production are deeply connected: each new piece is developed through creative research, unexpected alchemy, and above all, getting our hands dirty in our studios and factories. In the design world, there is usually a lot hype around one particular shade of green at a time, say “Emerald is in!”

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, the primary source for ceramic tile industry data, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts. percent and 10.6

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Ceramics of Italy

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Innovation, research, functionality and an increasingly concrete commitment to the environment are the directions that guide Ceramica Sant’Agostino in the creation, design and manufacture of its products.

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Ceramics of Italy

JANUARY 24, 2023

Thanks to constant research into the highest quality performance and the utmost food safety, the company has been awarded the coveted certification for its slabs of 160×320 cm with thickness 6.5 mm and 162×324 with thickness 12 mm.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

The technical challenges of designing and specifying modern tile installations can be daunting without the right resources. Recently, I''ve been working on designs for hospitals, university buildings and laboratories. Tell us about your background and your firm.I''ve I am a senior associate with Soderstrom Architects.

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Stagetecture

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Kitchen faucets can be a hidden cost you forget about: When planning your kitchen remodeling project don’t forget to price out accessories like kitchen faucets, kitchen cabinetry handles, and lighting along with the main kitchen design budget. Its unique look complements traditional decor as well as modern designs that embrace retro elements.”…

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Disruptive brands are the ones that set the standard for everyone else to strive to emulate. Since its inception, COREtec has challenged the industry to think bigger and go further—in style, design, performance and innovation. It has been designed as the quintessential DIY product. I4F/Hymmen digital printing on ceramic.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2020

Many homeowners have a tendency to shut their router away in a closet, on a bottom shelf, behind appliances, and underneath furniture so it’s not as visible or disruptive to their home design. If you hide your router, you’re also slowing down the signal by giving it more mediums to pass through before it reaches you. . Plywood and drywall.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Roofdeck Pool at Evo Cira Centre South Philadelphia is one of America’s oldest cities, and its historic and ornate architecture has wowed architects and design enthusiasts since its development in the 18th century. The apartments here have designer finishes, including gourmet kitchens and wood flooring.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

After my trademarked exhaustive research, I am happy to report definitively that the winner is … it’s a tie. You can get smaller sizes of this exact lightbox, but the larger is best for an architect who likes to sketch, draw or design in a non-digital format. This is also a fairly portable item because it is so thin.

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