CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Dave Milanowycz, Director of Sales for Florida Tile, is the 2013 Ceramic Tile Distributor’s Association Hall of Fame inductee. The award was made in late October during the industry’s annual Total Solutions Plus convention in Bonita Springs, Florida. HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 24, 2021

Ceramic Tile Distributors Association. GLEN ELLYN, IL, August 4, 2021) – Total Solutions Plus (TSP) is excited to bring the ceramic tile industry back together to network and learn from each other, in person. Exhibiting at the Tabletops is your ticket to increasing your business sales and services. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

When the dust cleared and all the numbers were counted, total industry sales fell just short of 2019’s numbers at $22.951 billion, a decline of 0.5%. FCNews ’ exclusive research reveals total 2020 flooring sales topped out at $22.951 billion and 18.969 billion square feet. The average ceramic tile price has increased from $0.95

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 24, 2022

It is incredible how much our company has grown since 1947 when Robert Brittingham founded The Dallas Ceramic Company in a small quonset hut in Dallas,” said Matt Kahny, president, Daltile Corporation. The company has been known for over seven decades as the tile industry’s leader in design, quality, innovation and service. “It Innovation.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Michael Ward, vice president of sales, Portobello America, put it simply: “Everybody’s here. Clark Cornelius, president and COO of Florida Tile, agreed, noting: “The show was excellent. to the highest number in history for the ceramic tile market: $4.42 Florida Tile also sees a bright future ahead.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Sika partnered with the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) to host evaluations for its Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program. The event was conceived when Sika national technical manager, John McIntyre, and national sales manager, Ken Johnson, were contacted by three installers who wanted to retake the CTI hands-on test.

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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. Ceramic tile is formaldehyde, PVC and VOC free—as well as hypoallergenic—and has one of the most sanitary of surfaces.”. Florida Tile, too, favors an eco-friendly manufacturing process.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 7, 2022

Pompano, Florida—Portobello America has named Patti Smith-Connelly, a tile industry veteran, as commercial sales manager. “We’ve known Patti for a long time,” said vice president of sales, Mike Ward. “She embodies the professionalism we’ve been looking for.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

When the dust cleared and all the numbers were counted and run through the wash multiple times, total industry sales in 2021 reached a record $26.701 billion, an enormous gain of 16.3% Note: These numbers are in wholesale dollars reflecting the first point of sale. This compared to its overall sales of $151.2 billion, up 14.4%

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 13, 2018

Just like movies released this time of year hope to be the blockbuster hit of the summer, Architectural Ceramics recently launched a few new tile collections that we hope will be a hit among clients like you. The organic edge adds character to an otherwise clean-lined ceramic subway tile. Join our newsletter here.

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

JUNE 1, 2010

SOURCE: Florida Tile Inc. Nov 28, 2007 09:00 ET LAKELAND, FL--(Marketwire - November 28, 2007) - Always an innovator in the ceramic tile industry, Florida Tile is pleased to announce that it is the first tile manufacturer to have its products certified for low chemical emissions by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI).

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

headquarters at 4171, West Hillsboro Blvd, Suite #12, Coconut Creek, Florida. Partnering with one of the most successful Italian Tile Manufacturers, Modomo is committed to providing beautiful collections, superior sales and training support, state-of-the-art. © 2017 Ceramic Tile Distributors Association. Modomo is a U.S.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. Last year, world-wide vendors came together for “the global tile and stone experience” hosted in Orlando, Florida.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2023

L eonardo Pesce has taken the reins at Panariagroup USA as the company’s new CEO and is bringing with him a wealth of knowledge to drive the company and its brands—including Florida Tile—forward in the coming years. I have been involved in the ceramic industry for over 22 years. If so, what might that look like? market share.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 31, 2016

There was also plenty of buzz from the Ceramics of Italy pavilion, which impressed attendees with a new central booth design in addition to the bevy of tile products from manufacturers. We feel confident with the sales relationships generated by being at the show.”. Coverings 2017 will be held April 4-7 in Orlando, Florida.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Floor & Home has always been a big stocking tile dealer of the major brands— Daltile , Emser, Surface Art, Bedrosians, United Tile, Florida Tile, Arizona Tile, etc. Daltile has become the retailer’s largest supplier with business increasing from 40% of all tile sales to about 80%. we’ve seen sales get even stronger,” Barber noted.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 17, 2018

Just like movies released this time of year hope to be the blockbuster hit of the summer, Architectural Ceramics recently launched a few new tile collections that we hope will be a hit among clients like you. The organic edge adds character to an otherwise clean-lined ceramic subway tile. Join our newsletter here.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. We’ve had great traffic at the show,” said Micah Hand, director of market- ing and product management, Florida Tile. “I

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Brittany Stephenson, Atlanta Commercial Sales: Christmas Eve is bigger in our family. On Christmas day, we put Jesus in the manager and then have Christmas brunch with fresh orange juice from the orange trees in our backyard (joys about Florida). We use Dill as a garnish and have small pork meatballs slow cooked in a white cream sauce.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, the primary source for ceramic tile industry data, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

Since its inception in 2003, Avente Tiles online tile showroom has sold hand-painted ceramic tile, handmade cement tile, and artisan tiles through various channels of the internet, including our website , this blog, Facebook , Twitter , Houzz , guest posts, and most importantly, word of mouth and repeat business. Pan American Ceramics, Inc.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2012

We love talking to contractors who have installed other systems,” said Jim Van Landingham, Vice-President of Residential Sales for Quick Drain USA. Craftsman, by Florida Tile. The graphic development is done using Florida Tile’s proprietary DP-Digital Porcelain technology. www.quickdrainusa.com. www.floridatile.com.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

I would probably say the market’s going to be, at best, flat, maybe even a little bit down,” said Dick Quinlan, VP of sales and marketing, Wellmade. There’s still a lot of pricing mechanization going on, and as a result I think you’re going to see dollar sales will probably be down. Units might be flat. It started this entire craze.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 4, 2022

In porcelain and ceramic tile , I’ve been seeing a lot of patterned tile that looks like fabric. FlorStar Sales. Kane, Stanton and Nourison are making a resurgence simply because all the hard surface sales are prompting area rugs to bring ambiance to the home. Ariana Lovato. Honeycomb Home Design. Arroyo Grande, Calif.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

“Our overall goal is to provide stable pricing and readily available stateside inventory while working in tandem with our Chinese manufacturing operations,” said Dick Quinlan, vice president of sales and marketing. “In Our main goal is to be 100% customer-focused,” Ward noted. Domestic production is the key to U.S. independence.”

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

The Workforce & Profits sessions offer real take-aways, practical labor solutions and techniques for maximizing bottom-line profits,” said Rick Church, executive director of the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA). Materials & Trends.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

That includes laminate, flexible LVT, WPC, rigid, wood/rigid hybrids, sheet, ceramic and soft surface. And others may look for the easy sale when a customer walks into the store asking for waterproof flooring. Even some of the most popular ceramic/porcelain looks today mimic wood. Here’s the thing about wood: It is aspirational.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

in April, TISE gives tile dealers an advantage over those who choose to wait for the Florida show to discover what’s new. The company also continued to highlight its “Shop By Look” wall, which features QR codes to help guide consumers through the sale. Miramo’s glazed ceramic tiles are also protected with Defend, powered by Microban.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

According to Patrick Warren, vice president of residential sales, dealer and showrooms, Daltile’s residential remodel business was up almost double digits in 2022, but Daltile Statements dealers outpaced that growth. “As At the same time, Daltile has built the merchandising so the retail sales associate can close that sale.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2024

The segment posted astronomical gains year over year, beating out every other flooring category in terms of growth and stole share from carpet, hardwood, ceramic and laminate. retail sales often experience a noticeable dip during election years, as consumers curtail discretionary spending. Mohawk There’s no doubt that the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 24, 2020

When helping a consumer find her ideal floor, experts say retail sales associates need to consider several factors, including the consumer’s lifestyle and the room in which the flooring is being installed. In Florida, we have more concrete slabs in poor condition than not, so we prefer floating floors residentially.”.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 25, 2019

Tile Addict previously explored Little Havana in Southern Florida, admiring the mural by Santos Mendez at TD Bank which captures the bright, bold essence of Cuban culture. Fuster also incorporates unbroken and independent hand-painted tiles throughout the mosaic and within the studio, and some are for sale to visitors.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 11, 2013

In part 1 of this feature on the industry in 2013 (ASHLEY, PLEASE LINK HERE TO PART 1), industry resources affirmed that the continuing housing recovery could mean a good year for ceramic tile and stone. Dancik feels pent-up demand and money sitting on sidelines should profit ceramic manufacturers, distributors and dealers. “In

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 4, 2022

Last year EF had a record year in terms of sales. People moving from big cities into Florida and Georgia and Texas? If you’re Shaw Industries, spending a billion dollars when you were nylon to put it into polyester and then your sales are going to go down after you do that—well, that’s a hard sell to Warren Buffet.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

When helping a consumer find her ideal floor, experts say retail sales associates need to consider several factors, including the consumer’s lifestyle and the room in which the flooring is being installed. In Florida, we have more concrete slabs in poor condition than not, so we prefer floating floors residentially.”.

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