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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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Aside from all these wonderful things are the ceramic tiles of the country. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Image by Viktor Keech.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

Flooring retailers, Strahil Chernev and Sharon Cherneva, traveled nearly 5,000 miles from Fairbanks, Alaska, to attend the Alliance Flooring convention. Orlando—As Alliance Flooring celebrated its 25-year history here last week, it was hard not to focus on the group’s bright future. So, they opened their own store.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 27, 2022

Once completed, this new development offered the surrounding neighborhood a striking set of architectural and landscape design features including large planters flowing with lush greenery, facades covered by ceramic tiles arranged in a vertical pattern and floor-to-ceiling windows cleverly placed in the corners of each residential unit.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 6, 2020

—Armstrong Flooring has received Good Design awards for Rigid Core Vantage, Migrations and Striations BBT, and Alterna engineered tile. Alterna Plank with Diamond 10 technology captures the natural beauty of stone, ceramic or porcelain, while retaining warmth, absorbing sound and feeling more forgiving to your feet.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) is now offering the “Fundamentals of Thin-Bed Knowledge” (FTBK) guide to anyone associated with the tile industry at no cost. We need more people than just installers to be knowledgeable about ceramic tile,” Goldberg explained.

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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 post Coverings conference sessions announced appeared first on Floor Covering News. Arlington, Va.— The Secrets of Pool Design and Installation.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 6, 2018

And this morning I woke up thinking about the work of Toni Cumella: a true ceramic visionary. Born in 1951, the son of ceramicist Antoni Cumella, Toni Cumella studied industrial engineering at Barcelona University before dedicating himself entirely to ceramics in 1970. If so, read on. Parc Guell Restoration by Ceramica Cumella.

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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. The post Coverings releases 2023 education lineup appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

MARCH 5, 2016

Searching for the perfect floor for your home? Floors have long been acquainted with ceramic tile. We know this because tile and mosaic floors have been found that date back to 4,000 BC. Mosaic floors in ancient Rome are uncovered in amazing condition thousands of years after they were first laid down.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

billion-plus commercial flooring market, with specified contract representing the lion’s share of sales, preliminary FCNews research shows. It is considered a service intensive market where the majority of business is generated from local residential dealers and flooring contractors. “We Shown is Indwell from Philadelphia Commercial.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

By Megan Salzano—While resilient flooring— rigid core SPC in particular —has taken the industry by storm, ceramic tile is poised for a resurgence. Flooring is no exception. Ceramic tile is formaldehyde, PVC and VOC free—as well as hypoallergenic—and has one of the most sanitary of surfaces.”.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

Tile: The Natural Choice An overview of ceramic tile's performance and sustainability-related attributes. Tile and Green Building: Credits and Requirements An at-a-glance guide to the credits, points, and compliance parameters applicable to ceramic tile in today's green building standards and rating systems.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Each tile trend was gathered and forecasted by the three leading international tile associations and sponsors of Coverings: Ceramics of Italy/Confindustria Ceramica; Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association of Spain (ASCER)/Tile of Spain; and Tile Council of North America (TCNA). 23, from 11 a.m. Crisp & Clean.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

Tile: The Natural Choice An overview of ceramic tile's performance and sustainability-related attributes. Tile and Green Building: Credits and Requirements An at-a-glance guide to the credits, points, and compliance parameters applicable to ceramic tile in today's green building standards and rating systems.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Coefficient of friction (COF) requirements for ceramic tile are included in the vast majority of commercial construction specifications for ceramic tile. 2012 standard for ceramic tile, which mandated this change in test methods. for wet floors, although a minimum SCOF value of 0.6, of the A137.1

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The Coverings Connected session, “Environment, Health, Wellness and Alleviating Germaphobia—Ceramic Tile and the Future Green of Green Building,” will take place from 11 a.m. This discussion will dive into the current and evolving green building landscape and the role of ceramic tile. 2021 Tile Trends,” will take place from 12:30 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

I f the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) wasn’t on your radar before, it should certainly be top of mind now. The discussion focused on how flooring could become part of the curriculum offered in TCSG schools across Georgia. Indeed, FCEF’s goal will require a collaborative approach. But we can’t do it alone.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

The visual and design component is one of the most valued aspects when it comes to floor installations or renovation projects. However, it is important to bear in mind the base on which the new flooring will lay—the underlayment. Durability: A key point when choosing an underlayment. Dynamic Load Test*. Creep test*.

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Ceramics of Italy

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

For the sixth consecutive year, Marazzi Group – international leader in the design and production of ceramic floor and wall tiles – has been certified one of the Top Employers based on the company’s excellent working conditions and the quality of its training and development programmes.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. Medallions and filigree designs resemble jewelry on the floors of palaces and store fronts. Moroccan Tile. Colonial Tile.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Following is a curated selection of several new commercial offerings that will be showcased at NeoCon 2021: ARMSTRONG FLOORING. The design of Coalesce luxury flooring was influenced by the transformation of earthly materials into textiles and mosaics from the energy of the artisan touch. Both designs are available in 18 x 36 tiles.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

As a visual artist, graphic designer, paper lover and one who is obsessed with patterns and the production process, Guillermo began his art studies at UMASS Amherst in Boston. ceramic tile. floor tile. Further, these 10"x10" cement tiles feature new, contemporary designs that are ideal for commercial and residential spaces.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

From Venetian glass mosaic tiles, to ceramic tile that closely resembles heavy brocade patterns, to the crispness of summery linens, it seems the Italians have perfected the art of mimicry. Ceramic tile is inherently hygienic. There is no limit to their imagination. Matching is Overrated. Antibacterial & Self-Cleaning.

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Garden State Tile Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Studies have shown that human connection with nature can help boost one’s mood, health, sleep cycle, and productivity. Garden State Tile’s new Forma collection features a unique array of full-body porcelain stoneware tile, white-body, glazed ceramic wall tile, and glazed stoneware wall tiles that are inspired by cement and resin.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 2, 2019

Creating encaustic cement-based tiles since 1990, they have produced copious amounts of flooring and wall coverings and also offer a restoration service. The designs are studied and copied whilst the raw materials are identified. Art Nouveau Ceramics from Karoistanbul. Karoistanbul Restoration. Karoistanbul.

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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% Every commercial sector was negatively impacted, but some performed better than others,” observed David Thoresen, senior vice president, product and innovation, Armstrong Flooring.

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Kitchens for Living

APRIL 21, 2015

Explaining and sharing his vision and understanding of ceramic tile is what he does best and he has graciously agreed to dish his knowledge here with us at Artful Kitchens. Sinergias, an exhibition showcasing academic studies and projects in ceramic tile was featured in the entry hall at Cevisama15. Take it away, Ryan!

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Image Source: Ceramics Today via Saudi Aramco World. Image Source: Ceramics Today via Saudi Aramco World. they introduced various forms of art and artistic techniques, including a unique custom of painted ceramics, called Zillij. Image Source: Ceramics Today via Saudi Aramco World. ceramic tile. floor tile.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2021

Studies have shown the pandemic has made consumers more aware of the need to maintain hygiene—both on a personal level as well as in their homes—to reduce the chances of infection. Following is a snapshot of some innovative hygienic flooring products available today. By Ken Ryan. People are living differently and buying differently.

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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. Heavily textured tiles were also more difficult to clean to the extent that in some cases the new tile floor had to be torn out and replaced with a tile that had less texture.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

Through the sharing of case studies and industry knowledge, conversation will focus on the cross-pollination of design and particularly focus on innovations and trends in tile and stone today. Coverings is the largest and most important ceramic tile and natural stone trade fair and expo in the United States. Blog: coverings.com/blog.

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Ceramics of Italy

JANUARY 22, 2019

Already winner of the ADI Ceramics & Bathroom Design Award 2017 , then selected for ADI Design Index 2018 , it has now won the Good Design ® Awards 2018, the industrial design prize awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and promoted by the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Maggie studied, worked and made ceramics in UK, Italy, USA, Africa, and Japan but recently had been working and living in the place where she was born, Milnthorpe, Cumbria. Her legacy is a body of dynamic, organic and vibrant ceramic tableau that are richly individual yet universal in their themes and accessibility.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2021

The popularity (and affordability) of laminate flooring posed a threat to the wood flooring sector when that new product category came on to the scene in the U.S. Over time, while laminate’s share of the overall flooring market ebbed and flowed, wood flooring held its ground. have wood floors somewhere in the house.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. 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. Jeffrey Steele. TD: What did you learn from your father’s experience?

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Heath Ceramics

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Now available online and in showrooms, Heath + Stein Collection is a brand new group of handcrafted leather and waxed canvas modern work bags designed and made with the same character, integrity, and attention to detail that generations of fans have come to expect of Heath Ceramics. Photos: Heath Ceramics and Jeffery Cross (4, 5). .

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