Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

Coverings Connected, held April 20-23, replaced the show’s usual in-person event with a digital affair that show organizers deemed a “virtual experience.”. The online event, a first for Coverings, provided nearly 4,000 industry professionals with four days of educational webinars and online networking opportunities. tile market.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

i4F joins 1,300 other exhibitors and will be present for the duration of the event with its entire China team as well as members of its management team. We have selected the event as the platform to launch some of our newest technologies as well as to reinforce our existing grout innovations, with a new twist!

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2022

Merkrete will unveil two new tile setting products at Coverings 2022. Merkrete, a Parex USA brand, said it will display and demonstrate its time-saving, high-efficiency tile setting products at Coverings 2022 in Las Vegas (booth N2562). Chino, Calif.—Merkrete,

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The London Tile Co.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

After a whirlwind summer of sporting events and heatwaves, we have to admit that we are ready for the calm (and colours) of autumn. We can help you with 10% off this month’s Featured Tiles! Read on to find out more, or browse our full range of tiles online. Ready to start making your design dreams a reality?

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

This week, we decided to feature some unusual and underappreciated uses for tile, whether it be porcelain, ceramic, cement…you name it! From table tops, to art-work, and everything in-between, we found some of the best non-traditional uses for tile in and around hour home and are excited to share. Unexpected Cement.

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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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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

Las Vegas—Coverings released a select product preview of new tile and stone products, along with a sneak peek of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be unveiled at Coverings 2022 , taking place here April 5-8, 2022. The sophisticated tile in gray and beige can easily be integrated with neutral furnishings.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

FlinTile is a grouted locking system that offers a solution for ceramic tile lovers that want an easy-to-install floor. With this technology, Novalis provides a 100% waterproof flooring option that enables users to enjoy the authentic look of grouted tiles in three steps: Click, grout, clean.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 16, 2022

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) online auction taking place Aug. 18-22, 2022 includes a broad assortment of tile installation products and materials worth more than $80k. EST and includes more than 100 items relevant to tile installation professionals. Pendleton, S.C.—The Flooring products.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. event serving the floor covering industry, once again brought together buyers and sellers from around the world to see the latest floor covering products, tools, services and technologies. Here are a few of my favorites: ARTO Bricks Mondrian tile design. Crossville Inc.’s

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

—CTEF, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, has organized an online auction to take place in October to raise funds in support of its mission, which the COVID-19 pandemic has severely threatened. EDT and includes more than 50 items of particular relevance to tile installation professionals. 21 at noon until Oct. 26 at 10 a.m.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 14, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), which provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry, will focus on finished tile work education sessions and Certified Tile Installer (CTI) evaluator training at the 2020 International Surfaces Event (TISE) in Las Vegas.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

After a two-year hiatus of in-person events and a one-year layoff from the show itself, Coverings 2021 kicked off here July 8-10 at the Orlando Convention Center, where it welcomed more than 350 exhibitors representing more than 20 countries across 240,000 square feet of space. Tile market grows. Tile market grows.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 11, 2022

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), has organized an online auction to take place in August to raise additional funds in support of its mission. EDT and includes more than 50 items relevant to tile installation professionals. Materials such as tile, GPTP, backer board, underlayment, mortar, and grout.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Creative Accents with Cement Tile. Project Pick: Get Creative with Cement Tile Accents. Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. Fragments are another way to get creative with cement tile. Geometric 10.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

economy heading into 2020 with a hopeful outlook and poised for growth—unemployment is down and consumer confidence is on the rise—the time for tile to shine is now. has one of the lowest consumptions per capita of porcelain tile of all developed countries. Las Vegas—With the U.S. Color, sizes and shapes.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 21, 2018

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are made in basically the same way. This process is called vitrification; it gives the tiles very low porosity so they do not absorb water (and therefore stains) and also makes the porcelain extremely strong. Glazed – a separate layer of glaze is added to the surface of the tile.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

CTEF was able to raise $33,134, thanks to the support of its sponsors and the event’s bidders. The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) acknowledged the success of its first online auction , which took place from Oct. Pendleton, S.C.—The Please stay safe and healthy.”.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 11, 2023

Attendees at the event can look forward to discovering Unilin’s groundbreaking solutions for different flooring formats, groutable resilient flooring, Intelligent quality control and much more. As a renowned provider of innovative solutions, Unilin Technologies said it is excited to present a diverse range of cutting-edge technologies.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

February 2016 – Rockville, MD – Twice as thick as most tiles, Garden 2cm is one of Architectural Ceramic ‘s first outdoor pavers. Temporary venue space for restaurants, events, and conferences. Temporary venue space for restaurants, events, and conferences. WHAT IS GARDEN 2CM PRODUCT USED FOR?

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The best flooring for an outdoor patio is structurally sound, resistant to weather events and comfortable to walk on year-round. Ceramic Tile: Ceramic tile is a classic flooring material. Patio tile flooring should not be glazed, as the smooth finish on glazed tile could become slippery in rain or snow.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Orlando – Coverings has released a sneak peek of new tile and stone products, along with a select preview of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be showcased at Coverings 2023, set to take place April 18-21, 2023, here at the Orange County Convention Center. As the No. Habana , a new collection from CEVICA S.L.,

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2022

Las Vegas—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) invites the tile industry to its booth (N3163) at Coverings 2022, taking place here, April 5-8, 2022 , for a demonstration of “GPTP By the Standard” and to witness the Mud Walls and Mud Floors Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) program tests.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2020

For the 11 th annual Total Solutions Plus Conference by the National Tile Contractors Association, Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, will give attendees a virtual first-hand look at the company’s latest flooring solutions. Bethany, Conn.—For Meets or exceeds ANSI A118.3

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The answer: a resounding yes. “What’s cool about having a selling event is you get instant feedback,” Mannington’s Sheehan said. The visuals are going to be better and better and better, until you put it down next to a real product—a wood or a ceramic—and they look exactly the same. We’re getting a good vibe that they’re buying.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 23, 2019

From 30th April to 2nd May 2019, buyers will be presented at ExCel, London with a powerful line up of ceramic, porcelain, conglomerate, ultra-compact, and natural stone surface solutions, making this a must-visit event for retailers, distributors, contractors, and specifiers alike.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Odhran Connelly with his winning tiling creation at SkillBuild 2018. It is always great to see the tiling stars of tomorrow emerge, and SkillBuild and WorldSkills are two arenas where the cream can really rise to the top. At these events high level trade skills can be recognised, rewarded, and celebrated. What an opportunity!

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 13, 2023

The biggest and most highly anticipated show of the year, Surfaces, is set to kick off in just two weeks and suppliers and specialty flooring retailers alike are poised for the event. This modernized laminate tile is fortified by an SPC core for 100% waterproof flooring that is safe for families and brings an instant upgrade to any room.

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The Perfect Bath

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

We have been completely immersed in color with the relaunch of our favorite handmade ceramic tile line, Architectonics. It took months and countless iterations of color development to get just the right shades and tones so that each tile had a synergistic tonal friend. One piece of tile does not tell an entire story.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

LATICRETE has announced a joint auction with CTDA, NTCA, TCAA and TCNA for 12 world-class mosaic pieces to be held at the 2013 Total Solutions Plus event in Bonita Springs, FL this October. This mosaic art gallery was comprised of unique, museum-quality creations using SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout with DAZZLE™. Everyone wins.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

MAY 18, 2015

That is the motto of the many new large floor tile designs manufacturers are creating these days. Large floor tile designs are growing in popularity for a variety of reasons. Plus, because there are fewer grout lines to deal with, they are easier and faster to install. Why We Support the Tile Council of North America.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Tile installed in homes and businesses continues to get larger and larger. Tile 15”, 24” and larger make up the majority of tile installed today and these tile are considered large format, which is defined as tile 15 inches or longer on any side including plank shaped tile. Larger tiles need a flatter floor.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Las Vegas—Resilient flooring manufacturers pulled out all the stops at the International Surface Event (TISE) held here last month. I believe the next looks will be in stone and ceramic as well as wall applications.”. Resilient visuals often follow trends seen in natural wood, stone and ceramic. Colors, textures.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2021

economy, including large in-person events, flooring manufacturers point to a silver lining: with so many consumers and homeowners sheltering at home and spending less money on expensive vacations and din­ing out, many have taken up renovation projects that they have been putting off. Pure Grout from Republic Floor. Republic Floor.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

First up is True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows the creation of a middle grout line that mimics two tiles in one. How it works: The grout is applied at the factory via the addition of a colored wear layer between the décor film and the core.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2022

W hile the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rear its ugly virus head in the form of the Omicron variant, unlike last year, many of the winter and spring conference schedules are planned to go on as live, in-person events. It will also introduce acid-stained concrete vinyl tiles with variegated colors. 1-3 in Las Vegas. Indusparquet.

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