Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. Let’s learn a bit about how ceramic tile is classified. The principles used to create ceramic tile are basic.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

S everal issues that shook out in 2023 have contributed to a less-than-stellar year for ceramic tile. The increase in interest/mortgage rates, an abrupt transition of spending among consumers—from goods to services—and price deflation have all caused a lack of growth for ceramic tile in 2023. Category experts agree the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 4, 2023

Los Angeles—Emser Tile is hosting spring cleaning clearance events at all four distribution centers, with deep markdowns on a variety of ceramic and porcelain tile. The post Emser kicks off Spring Cleaning Sales Events appeared first on Floor Covering News. Contact your local Emser representative for additional details.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. of total industry dollars in 2020 and 12.7%

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Digital printing may just now be making its way into the manufacturing process of some flooring categories, but for ceramic it has been changing the game for more than a decade. When screen printing was used to apply designs to ceramic tile, large quantities of the same pattern needed to be produced to make orders cost effective.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

That’s how some industry observers might describe the commercial flooring industry in 2022, which continued to emerge from the wreckage of a global pandemic to experience a vibrant rebirth. Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows. from roughly $6.5

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 28, 2013

According to the latest Catalina Report on Ceramic Tile released by Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants (CTaSC), ceramic tile has led the recovery in U.S. floor coverings sales. During 2013, dollar and square feet sales are estimated to increase by 7.0% rising to $2.5 billion and 2.4

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2024

He has recently written a very insightful article for Vigilancer (reprinted in full below) that provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the instigators of the aesthetic and technical innovations that have revolutionised the ceramic sector over the past few decades. Tile In 2023 the buzzword was Artificial Intelligence. In

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

Environmental consciousness factors heavily into the products selected for commercial flooring applications. Coming off a year where many companies reopened or resumed normal business hours, the commercial flooring industry is poised to capitalize on this momentum. Pictured is Mohawk Group’s Fractal Fluency. A s the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The past two-plus years have shown the strength of the tile industry as consumers flocked to the ceramic tile aisle for their home renovation needs in droves during the height of the pandemic. As the category continued to boom due to the pandemic, consumers looked to fill their homes with ceramic both indoors and outside. told FCNews.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

ceramic tile manufacturers, representing over 90% of all U.S. ceramic tile manufacturers, representing over 90% of all U.S. Over the last 10 years, sales of tile from India have increased from a mere 344,000 square feet in 2013 to nearly 405 million square feet by the end of 2023. Clemson, S.C.—U.S. “In fact, U.S.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Resilient flooring remains the top seller in the industry, and suppliers came with new innovations meant to grab even more share in 2024. Las Vegas—The resilient flooring category remains the top performer in the industry, overtaking the carpet category in dollars for the first time in 2022—by a whopping $1.3B. It’s still the No.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Daltile’s new Defend is a distinct product line of high-performance ceramic tile featuring Microban technology, which will not wash off or wear away. suppliers are touting record-high sales in 2021 and expected ongoing growth as a result of changing consumer habits and a booming housing market —both spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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. Some major commercial flooring sectors, such as education, retail and healthcare, recovered faster than others, according to published reports. billion, according to FCNews research.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 16, 2019

For Father’s Day we interviewed a new dad, our Commercial Sales Manager, David Arabe, and got his thoughts on his new role as a dad and leading our commercial sales team. Architectural Ceramics: Your clients often juggle project types like hospitality, healthcare, and corporate offices.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

flooring industry to post record gains as shoppers continued to spend on home improvements in lieu of lavish vacations. flooring industry went on a wild ride dating back to third quarter 2020, which carried through to the end of 2021. In 2021, the average selling price of all flooring was $1.33. Raw material scarcity.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland just outside the DC-metropolitan area, Architectural Ceramics is familiar with chilly temperatures in winter. Before the weather gets cold or you complete your next tile project, consider using in-floor heating as a way to keep your toes warm during these next few months. Floor Heat Mat.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

Daltile recommends a ceramic merchandising system that can help guide the consumer through the selection process more efficiently. By Megan Salzano-Birch—T he ceramic category can be a difficult nut to crack for the dealer community, but it’s one that should be embraced as the ongoing potential for record-breaking sales continues into 2022.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I think the vibe is very good,” said Patrick Warren, vice president, residential sales, dealer & showrooms, Daltile. The product integrates porcelain tile with LED lighting to create a backlit look for users. Divinium is a porcelain and ceramic wall and mosaic collection. One major callout was its Radiant line.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

RevoTile is Daltile’s answer to the installer crisis—a genuine porcelain floating floor system that can be installed in one day. Facing an unprecedented year of tumult, ceramic tile has continued its downward trend in 2020 following the category’s 2019 decline—its first loss in a decade. At the current pace, the TCNA said U.S.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

D a ll as —Shaw Floors is coming into 2024 loaded for bear with an increased focus on high style and exclusivity. Stacy Smith, sales manager, Ridout Lumber Co., HARDWOOD In wood, both the Shaw Floors and AT brands are getting reinforcements for 2024—and differentiated products are at the forefront. Rogers, Ark.,

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

Emser Tile currently operates 78 branch locations around the country that are designed to service flooring dealers and their clients as needed. For those who can tackle the category at the retail level, benefits abound—higher profit margins and ticket sales as well as forging a reputation for style and design, to name a few.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2024

ceramic tile consumption in 2023 was 2.85 ceramic tile imports were at 2.00 ceramic tile manufacturers, representing over 90% of all U.S. ceramic tile manufacturers, representing over 90% of all U.S. FOB factory sales of domestic shipments (less exports) in 2023 were $1.50 ceramic tile exports in 2023 were 51.0

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2020

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) said it has received many requests to make its online courses available at a lower cost. Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile. Throughout the course professional sales techniques and tactics are taught. The course can be completed within six to eight hours on average.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2021

The multi-surface visualizer allows consumers to get an idea of how an MSI product will look on the floor, countertop or wall. By Megan Salzano I f you haven’t implemented a digital strategy to help generate more sales, you’re already behind the curve. Consumers conduct extensive research online before ever entering a flooring store.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

From left to right: Joey Caponiti / Maryland Commercial Rep, Kersi Press / Baltimore Commercial Rep, Betty Sullivan / Owner and CEO, James Lewis/ National Hospitality Rep, David Arabe / Commercial Sales Manager and David Benson/President and Principal (not shown). Porcelain slabs! Booth prep! Our meeting area was a hit this year.

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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.

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United Tile's Blog

JANUARY 15, 2018

We are seeing a huge rise in interest in large format porcelain panels. LAMINAM by Crossville’s offers the only design solution of their kind that can skin both floors and walls in durable, enviable ceramic style. This dramatic new dimension of porcelain tile offers panels in a thickness of 3+mm and 5.6mm.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

Now that Memorial Day Weekend is here, it’s time to kick off the unofficial start of summer with 5 tile collections, available with Architectural Ceramics of course, that feature white in a big way. AC’s Illusion Collection, featuring the Diamonte Deco pattern used on the backsplash and floor to ceiling on the back wall.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Whether it’s the collection’s name or color palette, Architectural Ceramics is getting into the seasonal spirit with tile that is fit for fall. AC’s Atlas Collection, a slate-look porcelain in the color Slate Multicolor. Porcelain tile is known for being tough. Autumn Park.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 12, 2019

If you plan to use your refund on a home renovation project, then Architectural Ceramics is here to fill your idea bank with inspiration. From ceramic to porcelain and glass to marble, you’re sure to find something that fits your style and your wallet. Ceramic tile is best used in wall applications.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we heart hexagons. From ceramic and porcelain to glass and marble, we have plenty of hexagon types to choose from. The Kiss Dip Hexagon, is a hand-made porcelain with several features that will make your heart flutter: available in 3.5″ ″ and 6″ mosaics. frost resistant.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we love football almost as much as we love tile. The flooring, done in one consistent and neutral material choice, also leads you from the reception desk to the sitting or waiting area. The large format porcelain tiles in the color White, come from our Silk Stone Collection.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

—MAPEI recently introduced Mapeguard CI, a time-saving solution for ceramic tile and stone installations. For tile installers, Mapeguard CI offers a three-fold advantage for both residential and commercial floors: It is lightweight and easy to position and cut to size.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Specialty flooring retailers are the drivers of this industry. In choosing their top retailer partners, suppliers looked beyond sales volume to other key attributes such as communication skills, trust, company culture and even benevolence as differentiating factors. Empire Hardwood Flooring. Kindred Flooring.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Heck, at Architectural Ceramics, we wrote a blog about it featuring our large-format tile. Ati Williams, real estate entrepreneur and owner of DC Home Buzz , partnered with Architectural Ceramics on this powder room feature wall. AC’s City Hally Collection featuring a 4″x12″ white ceramic. Focus on a Feature.

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