Floor Covering News

JANUARY 18, 2024

—Lesley Goddin, editorial director and senior writer for NTCA ’s TileLetter and TileLetter ARTISAN edition, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Tile Heritage Foundation (THF). Goddin assumes the position following the retirement of Riley Doty from Doty Tile in Oakland, who served THF for two decades.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has presented Woody Sanders with the prestigious 2024 NTCA Ring of Honor award. This recognition is bestowed upon individuals who have made significant contributions to the tile industry. Cook, who established his own tile contracting business in 1929. Woody Sanders Jackson, Miss.—The

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has expanded training and education for professionals in the ceramic tile and stone industry for 2023. Two new tile installer course levels. 100 Level Tile Foundations Series. Pendleton, S.C.—The 7-11, 2023. 200 Level Practical Installation Applications.

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Tile of Spain USA

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

The Material Processes and Systems (MaPS) group at Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD) has been experimenting with ceramics. The work will be on at CEVISAMA 2015 thanks to a partnership with Tile of Spain. … Continue Reading.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 27, 2016

Rockville, MD – July 2016 – Wood-look tile hit the market over a decade ago, and has only been increasing in popularity since. True wood floors are so warm and welcoming, but can’t handle humidity, water, pets, and kids like tile can. So, when wood-look tile was first manufactured, it was the best of both worlds!

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 5, 2021

During my spare time, I learned how to estimate complex commercial ceramic tile projects by reading a Dodge McGraw-Hill pamphlet, doing estimates on old projects and comparing them to the completed work. Convinced of the importance of field experience, I started installing ceramic tile. In 2019, she founded Takeoff Co.

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Granada Tile

JUNE 27, 2018

If you’re a connoisseur of stunning interiors looking for a list of interior design blogs featuring beautiful cement tile images, practical advice on installing and incorporating cement tiles into residential and commercial projects and insightful tips on how to make the most of this popular material, you’ve come to the right place.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

For its first event, to be held August 26, attendees will learn about standards, selling tile post-pandemic, the benefits of tile for health and wellness and more. Introduction to Tile Industry Standards. Who: Mark Heinlein, training director, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). When: 11 a.m. –

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Persian Tile: A Form of Art and Religious Expression. The impact of Persian tiles occupies a prominent place in the history of Islamic art. According to the Iran Chamber Society , “The history of Iranian tile dates back to the prehistoric period. They include stone carving, brick work, stucco and tile panels.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Thanks to the Tile Heritage Foundation. 2, 2012) - After publishing this post, I was thrilled to read this article, Foundation crafts artisan-tile archive , honoring the co-founders of the Tile Heritage Foundation and their commitment to preserving our tile heritage. They promote contemporary tile work as well.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2020

Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the trade association representing producers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials and related products in North America, has entered into what it calls a transformative collaboration to provide industry-wide material ingredient transparency. Anderson, S.C.—Tile

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. Tile technology—membranes Find the full schedule here. Jackson, Miss.—The Workshops will be held in: Calif.,

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In the two new 10-part digital video series, “Idea House Build: Cottage on the Cape” and “Idea House Build: Farmhouse in Fairfield County,” viewers follow along with the construction crew as they document everything from the groundbreaking to the home transformation journey.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

Eventually, that plan should evolve into a formal strategic plan document that lays out key initiatives for the business over the next three to five years. Unfortunately, even when said document is created, that seed planted in the ground often ends up largely ignored, untended and malnourished. Back to CTDA This Week.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 25, 2013

Todays post is the first in an occasional series exploring Tile Artisans. I hope to share their love of tile by discovering both their techniques and inspirations. Social media allows me to find and connect with these amazing tiles artisans that I never knew existed - some around the corner and others across the globe.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

The reasons are well documented. Carpet tile leads the way with roughly 60% share of commercial carpet sales, a figure that continues growing as suppliers expand their offering of sustainable products featuring sophisticated designs and low-carbon footprints. The most popular options are carpet tile, LVT and engineered hardwood.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 13, 2013

Recognizing the need in the marketplace for a mortar that would deliver successful large-format tile installations, MAPEI has developed Kerabond T, a premium-grade, nonsag, nonslump mortar for use in thin-set and medium-bed tile installations on interior/exterior residential and commercial floors and walls. www.mapei.com.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JUNE 23, 2021

Document the Damage After ensuring that your kitchen is safe and habitable, you should document and take an inventory of the extent of the damage. Taking photos and documenting all the damaged items can assist when making an insurance claim. Also, don’t use this agent to clean chrome fixtures and ceramic tiles.

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The Perfect Bath

MARCH 11, 2015

I love cement tile. An early version of it is documented in the dwellings and public buildings of Pompeii and Herculaneum; archeologists found small chards of glass or stone embedded in cement-like floors. Cement tile is like a chameleon. The tiles are then sealed by hand as a first step in protecting them from dirt and spills.

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Ceramics of Italy

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The creative evolution and areas of application of ceramics, which are becoming increasingly vast, are the focus of the international award conceived by the Fincibec Group , The Quinquennial Tile Award , which enters its sixth edition.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 30, 2012

Menzies was entertained by the stunning floral tiles that surrounded her grandmother’s best room fireplace. Taylor was spending an early childhood in front of a Tiffany tile fireplace at his family’s home. The foundation has since come to be seen as the singular authority on art tile heritage in the United States.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

These include: carpet, underlayment, fibers, fabrics, turf, laminate flooring, ceramic tile, wood, LVT, SPC and other resilient flooring, vacuums, cleaning chemicals and automotive parts. When it comes to flooring-specific testing applications, PTL’s experience is well documented.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

CUSTOM recently spoke with Roger Leasure, president of Northern California Tile & Stone (NCTS) in Sacramento, Calif. NCTS is a Certified 5-Star Tile Contractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. How can the tile contractor help the architect?

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. One might say Donato Pompo’s career in tile was foreordained. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers.

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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. Ultraflex LFT Rapid has a high content of a unique dry polymer, resulting in excellent adhesion to the substrate and tile. www.mapei.com.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

We monitor traffic and closing rates in each location, and if we lose an order we document who won the project.” To my knowledge, we have never competed with Amazon or Wayfair,” said Penny Carnino, director of operations at Grigsby’s Carpet, Tile and Hardwood, Tulsa, Okla. “We

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

JUNE 1, 2010

Florida Tile is pleased to announce that we do have a number of series of tiles that contain 20% recycled content. Post-industrial recycled content is found in the floor tile, not in wall tile or decorative pieces. Florida Tile: Environmental Policy Florida Tile is committed to protecting and improving the environment.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

CUSTOM recently spoke with Roger Leasure, president of Northern California Tile & Stone (NCTS) in Sacramento, Calif. NCTS is a Certified 5-Star Tile Contractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. How can the tile contractor help the architect?

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Making Tile Modern

DECEMBER 5, 2015

But perhaps the question should have been, “are you the artist who designed the iconic tile murals in the Los Angeles Airport?”. Modwalls Brio Blend Glass Tiles. The tiles for the San Francisco murals were ceramic , as opposed to the Italian glass used at the airport.”

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Floor Covering News

MAY 24, 2021

That makes it the fourth-largest hard surface category by value behind resilient flooring (50.7%), ceramic tile (21.8%) and hardwood flooring (17%). And while the well-documented performance of laminate flooring continues to improve, that hasn’t trans- lated into increased commercial flooring specifications.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 21, 2023

This was true across the board for all categories, including ceramic, which ultimately experienced the most obvious reliance on price increases with a decline in volume and increase in sales for 2022. COREtec Pro is 100% waterproof, kidproof and petproof. Oneida and Only, Tenn.; Warren, Ark.; West Plains, Mo.; and Titusville, Pa.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 7, 2019

For grins, I thought I would use the following example … laying out tile patterns. View this post on Instagram Spent some time yesterday working through tile layouts and the percentage mix between the tiles selected (this was a 20/80 mix). Beyond those, I don’t want the computer doing my tile layout for me.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

“CT” for “CERAMIC TILE”, except when it’s “CER TILE”? Do you think color has a place in construction documents? I realized that in the computer environment, abbreviations served very little purpose and set out to eliminate them. “STL” for “STEEL”?

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