Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Sassuolo, Italy—During this week’s Coverings Connected event, Ceramics of Italy unveiled six top design trends for the fall -winter season. From the industrial look of Béton brut to the charm of encaustic cement, these Italian tile collections can be used for all types of surface applications, both indoors and out.”.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 15, 2017

Let’s take a look at one of Architectural Ceramic’s own in-stock products: Gears. We hope this industrial-looking water-jet mosaic gets you thinking of installing it in your own home. ” — Betty Sullivan, Architectural Ceramic’s CEO. . Grouting & Installation. About Our Gears Collection.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online. “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated. UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. The online course is called the CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 6, 2024

A random stylised scattering of fractured ceramics wash across the floor and wall of rough and ready taqueria Los Alexis. The mass trencadis is paired with a bare industrial original ceiling and a vibrant green curved bar to match the green grout.

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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 projects that do not require sound ratings, “Mapeguard CI makes sense in a tile-dominated industry,” said Sonya Moste, product manager for MAPEI’S crack isolation and sound control membranes. “In

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

First, to obtain GreenScreen Benchmark Scores (listed within the guide) for the vast majority of material ingredients used by ceramic tile, mortar and grout manufacturers. —The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) revealed the publication of its Material Ingredient Guide on July 7 at Coverings 2021.

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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. It’s this disruptive strategy that has helped put Cali on the 2022 Industry Disruptors list. Mobile Marketing.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 11, 2017

Let’s take a look at one of Architectural Ceramic’s own in-stock products: Gears. We hope this industrial-looking water-jet mosaic gets you thinking of installing it in your own home. ” — Betty Sullivan, Architectural Ceramic’s CEO. . Grouting & Installation. About Our Gears Collection.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 13, 2023

—Merkrete, A Parex USA brand, is expanding its line of industry-leading grout solutions by introducing a high-performance grout here next week at Coverings 2023, held April 18-21. Visitors will experience firsthand Merkrete’s innovative grout solutions formulated for appeal, usability and durability. “We

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Joey and David hard at work grouting the tile panels for the BDNY booth. We worked hard, especially Joey and David who did last-minute grouting. Our favorite was “Industry Feud”, a spin-off of Family Feud. Don’t forget that Architectural Ceramics is with MaterialBank.com. Booth prep! Our meeting area was a hit this year.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 8, 2021

What Colour Grout to use with Metro Tiles? Small format tiles have more grout joints, meaning you can incorporate grout colours in your interior design! And with colourful tiles there’s no reason to settle on white, cream or grey grout. Us tile nerds love harmony. How to fit Metro Tiles. Edges: Standard. Finish: Gloss.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— March 31, 2016) Coverings , the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has scheduled an exceptionally comprehensive conference program of notable and respected speakers to present on a number of topics at the forefront of industry conversation. Monday, April 18, 8:00 – 9:15a.m. Featured Sessions.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2020

All new licenses for Quickstyle’s grout technology may only be obtained via I4F, with the exception of Canada. We are delighted to partner with Quickstyle on this innovative grout technology that is now immediately available via an I4F license,” said John Rietveldt, I4F CEO.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 3, 2013

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), has won a 2013 KBCULTURE Award for Tile of Spain manufacturer Ceracasa’s stunning Absolute porcelain tile. Featured Articles Industry Insights'

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 16, 2022

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) online auction taking place Aug. Not only can they stock up on their favorite products and materials but in so doing they can directly benefit CTEF so this foundation can continue to provide ceramic tile education and installer certification.”. Pendleton, S.C.—The Flooring products.

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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

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

i4F gave attendees a first look at True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows manufacturers to feature a middle grout line mimicking two tiles in one. The grout is applied at the factory via the addition of a colored wear layer between the de?cor Following are a few highlights. cor film and the core.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada—American Biltrite introduced three timeless stone designs for UltraCeramic Contract : their new 4mm commercial-grade, fully grouted engineered stone flooring solution that aims to push the boundaries of true-to-life natural stone appearance and texture.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Toronto, Ontario—Torlys has launched RigidTile Firm Premier, a collection of SPC tile patterns in matte finishes with realistic painted grout lines. Crafted with character, colors Modena and Amherst have crosscut “scratched concrete” linear patterns to create an industrial look.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

Coverings’ three primary pavilions, Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America and Tile of Spain, will feature expansive, diverse and innovative product showcases. These and numerous additional pavilions and displays will provide product resources for every market segment in the tile and stone industry.

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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. The Coverings Rock Stars – an Emerging Leaders Program – honors young talent in the tile and stone industry. // by Betty Sullivan //.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2023

Following is an array of some of the innovative locking system technologies available today: Classen Group Classen Group’s signature Megaloc installation systems for laminate have been in use successfully in the flooring industry for the last 16 years, and now that technology is being extended to other hard surface categories.

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Garden State Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As many business owners and commercial contractors know too well, certain industries have particularly strict commercial flooring standards for the health and safety of the building’s occupants. Ceramic Tile is made from clay that is fired and glazed / decorated at lower temperatures than porcelain tile. percent or less.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

These awards honor groundbreaking ideas and industry-changing concepts that have the potential to impact the way flooring is manufactured, promoted and sold. True Grout. True Grout. This increased resilience outperforms both v-groove and traditional ceramic grouts in terms of wear and tear. Premier Flooring Center.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 17, 2014

CANTON, OH (July 16, 2014) – Five members of the tile industry donated tile and installation materials to tile three Habitat for Humanity homes in Woodland Park, Colorado, in April. Merkrete, a division of Parex USA, donated thinset mortar and grout and Tile Traders contributed tile backerboard. Thank you for your partnership!”.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

“National Tile Day is an opportunity to reflect on the true impact and advancements of tile – while giving designers a chance to showcase their favorite projects,” said Alena Capra, Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer and Coverings Industry Ambassador. “We

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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. Materials such as tile, GPTP, backer board, underlayment, mortar and grout. Pendleton, S.C.—CTEF, The online auction takes place from Oct.

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 4, 2016

Our Vibrants tiles are made from ceramic which is durable, hygienic and easy to keep clean – perfect for use on walls in kitchens and bathrooms. The contrasting white grout really makes the tiles pop and gives this kitchen and fun and modern look.

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The London Tile Co.

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Whether you have a country kitchen or a modern industrial decor, these ceramic wall tiles are elegant and stylish. This is particularly important if you are planning on using a dark grout which can stain the tiles during the grouting process.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. His grandmother was a tile company employee while expecting Donato’s father, who not only would go on to a long and illustrious tile industry career, but serve as both inspiration and role model for his son’s career in tile. Jeffrey Steele.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 18, 2022

According to Unilin, the flooring industry has been looking for a solution to make checkerboard pattern installations with a click system for a long time. According to the company, the new type of bevel is almost indistinguishable from real grout, and provides the look of real ceramics with all the benefits of an SPC floor.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2021

Inspired by the Modern Industrial and Authentic Materials trends, Brique adds visual texture and dimension to any space with its durable, glazed porcelain construction that can be applied to both floors and walls. Kumito is a timeless ceramic chevron mosaic tile that comes in two distinct colors. Kumito Black Chevron.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

A vibrant interplay of movement and shape comes to life in Momentum tiles from Lunada Bay Tile, a three-dimensional ceramic tile collection that can be customized into exclusive wall art for residential or commercial spaces. Harbor City, Calif.—A “Light adds movement to the tile’s surface and brings it to life. . Dark Silver.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2020

—Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the trade association representing producers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials and related products in North America, has entered into what it calls a transformative collaboration to provide industry-wide material ingredient transparency.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

As was predicted this time last year, consumption of ceramic tile in 2019 is lower than that of the previous year. The downward trend began in 2018, and the residential ceramic business slowed for the first three quarters of 2019. This is on top of the current Section 301 tariffs imposed on ceramic tile.

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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Here are nine reasons why we in the tile industry should be optimistic. Advances in ceramic technologies have improved the performance and the look of tile. In addition, installer certification courses like those offered by the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation raise the standard. Housing Starts. Better Materials.

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