CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Update from the Vibrant Ceramics 2016 Roadshow in Tampa which was held on Wednesday August 31st. A note from Tom Kotel, CTDA’s President who spoke at the event: The Tampa Roadshow was attended by local tile companies, manufacturer’s; a contingent of interested people. Discussions of quality and standards were vetted.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Innovation, possibilities and technology in ceramic tile. This past week I attended an event in Boston that was hosted by Tile of Spain which showed the advances that have been made in ceramic tile. Now just by looking at the photo above, can you tell if this is ceramic tile or real wood? Tuesday, October 23, 2012.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The show will showcase inspiring images of tile products and applications, including previews of products that will be unveiled at Coverings 2019, on its social media channels, inviting designers to share their favorite products with the hashtags #NationalTileDay, #Coverings2019 and #WhyTile.

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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. We’re excited about providing ceramic tile installers with a more defined career path with these new programs,” said Brad Denny, executive director, CTEF. Pendleton, S.C.—The

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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. During normal times, CTEF generates income through in-person training and hands-on certification event fees. Flooring products.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Bringing our newest, most innovative products to Total Solutions Plus allows us to showcase how committed Laticrete is to building upon the legacy and values founded by Dr. Henry M. Products showcased will include SpectraLock 1 Pre-Mixed Grout, Laticrete Select-Bond, Fracture Ban SC, 170.5 Products to be showcased.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

—Coverings, the international tile and stone exhibition and conference, will hold its fourth Coverings Connected interactive digital event this month. The event will take place Feb. EST, and will be presented by Bill Griese, director, standards development and sustainability initiatives, Tile Council of North America, Inc.,

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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. Will it be information and product overload? Tuesday, February 5, 2013.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 23, 2021

The International Surface Event (TISE) was held in-person here and re – e merged as an event full of connection, innovation and intention for the floor covering , stone and tile industries, show organizers said. The June experience had several differentiators from previously held events. Las Vegas, Nev.—

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Las Vegas—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will promote the value of certification and training for tile installers during TISE—the International Surface Event—2024 taking place here January 24-26, 2024. It covers in-depth the components of year one for a ceramic tile tradesperson and includes three components.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2022

The International Certified Flooring Installers association (CFI) offers educational programs and certifications across multiple categories such as carpet, resilient, hardwood and ceramic tile and stone. We teach them the standards, then we test them.”. In addition to its classes, CTEF also has a certification program.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2022

All educational content is being planned to provide show-goers with information, knowledge, techniques and skills, enabling attendees to position ceramic tile and stone as the material of choice over other materials. The exhibit will showcase current and historical tile projects that are a testament to ceramic tile’s durability and beauty.

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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, Register for Coverings 2023 here.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. This year’s event also includes a Twitter chat on Wednesday, October 31, via #KBTribeChat. And now, onto the topic of ceramic tile and nature! Ceramic tile has been a part of building history for centuries. Iznik ceramic tile motif (16th century). Monday, October 29, 2012.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Attendance at Coverings 2023 was 20% higher than the 2019 event. From trending design to innovative surface solutions, high-value educational opportunities and networking events, the show resonated with attendees and exhibitors alike. I really like to see people in the booths experiencing the product. O rland o , F la.—

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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. Attendees will learn the steps involved in the design-build process for outdoor spaces and how to successfully deliver the final product to the client.

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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. to noon and 3 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

By Megan Salzano After a two-year hiatus, Coverings 2021 , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host its in-person trade show event July 7-9, in Orlando, Fla., The pandemic caused the show to cancel its 2020 event just one month prior to its scheduled kickoff date. What’s new.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

National Tile Day is also a bit of a preview to the thousands of wow-worthy tile products that will be on display at Coverings in April. Coverings attendees can learn about the benefits of selecting tile, installation standards and best practices, and the latest market introductions at the show. At 1:00 p.m. Blog: coverings.com/blog.

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Tile of Spain USA

JULY 18, 2017

The CEU, titled “ Great Outdoors: New Growth for Ceramics ,” reviews developments that are positioning tile to be the go-to material choice for exterior cladding and paving solutions in 2017. Tile of Spain was one of the featured speakers at the Facades+ AM Austin conference presented July 18 th by Architects Newspaper.

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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. More extensive product details are featured in our print edition. Product to ship in the spring. Benchwick – Blue 11. i4F – Be-Lite.

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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. Unforgettable!

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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. Unforgettable!

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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. ceramic tile consumption was up 17.8% Tile market grows.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

Coverings 2023 will include four action-packed days of valuable insights and connections and state-of-the-art innovations in products, techniques and business practices for the tile and stone industry as well as the design industry. Happy hours will return as a much-anticipated favorite among showgoers at the event.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 13, 2013

standard and ISO 13007 Classification C1T. standard and ISO 13007 Classification C2ES2P2. We’re here to do more than sell products; we work hard to serve our customers and anticipate their needs for success today and tomorrow.”. From September 23rd to 27th, the Spanish ceramic industry gathers in Bologna, creating the.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 11, 2021

At Architectural Ceramics, our business revolves around our 4 Core Values that we strive to maintain and uphold throughout the whole tile process – Character, Community, Innovation, and Results That Matter. Check out the whole article and soak up some of their pictures for some great inspiration! Home Office Decor Inspiratio.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

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. Inspired by mosaic artisan techniques, Geome features a geometric pattern with subtle color shifts, while Oxidize has an anodized metal look, similar to glazed ceramic.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

The coronavirus pandemic impacted all sectors of the economy last year as businesses saw supply chains interrupted, demand for products and services decline, and government-mandated closures. Linoleum is primarily a healthcare, education, senior care and specialty retail product.”. Healthcare & hospitality.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2024

In flooring, it can be as explosive as developing completely new product formulations that offer consumers features/benefits not previously available—we’re looking at you, WPC. Such is the case with recent events like the Israeli/Hamas War as well as the lingering conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 3, 2021

The first leg of Ideal Standard’s Together World Tour , a digital format with all the immediacy and impact of a physical event, was held in Milan on 21 April. Torsten Türling, Chief Executive Officer of Ideal Standard, comments: “The pandemic has changed the rules of traditional physical events. www.idealstandard.it.

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Conestoga Tile

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The TCNA also works with legislators and manufacturers to ensure that tile produced and sold within the US meets a strong set of standards. This in turn means that our clients receive a high-quality product that will last them as long as they own their homes (or decide to remodel).

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

FCNews’ fourth annual Industry Disrupters issue features innovative players and thinkers who are changing the game in terms of product enhancements, technological breakthroughs or simply radical new ways of doing business. AHF Products. Cali Floors. Disrupting through distribution. From takeover target to blazing the acquisition trail.

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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. Check out our latest blog post, " Patterned Tiles are Power Play at Coverings 2014 ," to see what we came across during the four-day event.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

The four-day event, which concluded last week, was set in Atlanta for the first time in the show’s history. With that, more than 900 exhibitors from over 50 countries packed the aisles of the Georgia World Congress Center with the latest, most innovative stone and tile products. The show is managed by National Trade Productions.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The TCNA also works with legislators and manufacturers to ensure that tile produced and sold within the US meets a strong set of standards. This in turn means that our clients receive a high-quality product that will last them as long as they own their homes (or decide to remodel).

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