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. ceramic tile consumption rose 23.7% billion square feet of ceramic tile, up 34.8% Ceramic residential sales in the U.S. In addition, through Q2 2021, the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic may have slowed or disrupted businesses from coast to coast in 2020—but not the flooring industry. More than two dozen companies are showcasing their wares in FCNews ’ 2020 Annual Product Guide. Ceramic and stone looks are also well represented in this guide. A case in point is Tria?ngulo,

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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

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Ceramic tile is by far one of the most design savvy, alluring categories in the industry. Installed tile improves the in-store experience by helping the consumer visualize how their chosen product sample will come alive when installed in their home. By Megan Salzano. It is a tried-and-true material that has outlasted the ages.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Sika, a global supplier of specialty industrial chemicals, welcomed 23 installers from all over the state to its facility here for a two-day event focused on training and testing, held November 16 and 17. Sika partnered with the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) to host evaluations for its Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program.

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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

OCTOBER 27, 2020

—For the 11 th annual Total Solutions Plus Conference by the National Tile Contractors Association, Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, will give attendees a virtual first-hand look at the company’s latest flooring solutions. Products to be showcased. SpectraLock 1.

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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. 17 manufacturers collaborated on the largest crowdfunded collection of GreenScreen Assessments to date for two purposes, the TCNA said.

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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.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

At Greenbuild 2016, TCNA announced UL certification of the Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for tile mortars and tile grouts made in North America. EPDs have become increasingly relied upon in green construction because they provide a comprehensive disclosure of the environmental impacts of a product. and ICC 700.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Orlando – Coverings has released a sneak peek of new tile and stone products, along with a select preview of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be showcased at Coverings 2023, set to take place April 18-21, 2023, here at the Orange County Convention Center. As the No.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

The flooring industry was not immune to these impacts as plant shutdowns and retail showroom pauses put a crimp on product introductions. In fact, new product offerings and line extensions were robust in 2020 in what turned out to be a better-than-expected year for most flooring retailers and distributors. Or so you might think.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

We give companies the knowledge and necessary licenses to produce exciting innovative products,” said Floris Koopmans, sales director, IP, at Unilin Technologies. “The The Technologies division of Unilin doesn’t sell the product themselves; rather, we open up the know-how and expertise for others to make it.”. Grout systems.

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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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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. Cali Floors.

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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

MARCH 9, 2021

W hen we think of industry disrupters today, some of the innovators that come to mind include Uber, Tesla and Netflix, to name a few. Many would agree that these companies are changing the paradigm in their respective industries. As it turns out, the flooring industry has its disrupters as well. Domestic Production.

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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.

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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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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. All products can be found on our website. Our favorite was “Industry Feud”, a spin-off of Family Feud. Don’t forget that Architectural Ceramics is with MaterialBank.com.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

“We have selected the event as the platform to launch some of our newest technologies as well as to reinforce our existing grout innovations, with a new twist! Exclusively available via an i4F license, tiles and panels featuring CeraGrout technologies mimic the aesthetics of modern rectified ceramics with an integrated grout.

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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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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Laticrete, a leading manufacturer construction solutions for the building industry, has contributed multiple products to the digital television series “Idea House Build,” a show by “This Old House” that inspires homeowners with new ideas and innovative products. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete,

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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

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Las Vegas—They don’t manufacture or distribute any of the products that floor covering retailers sell. However, the innovation and R&D that installation system technology companies provide certainly improve the products suppliers offer to retailers. i4F gave attendees a first look at True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

FCNews has announced the winners of its second annual FCNnovation Awards —a program designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies unveiled in the current year. The selling system’s best product is nylon 6,6—which includes Dixie’s EnVision 6,6 fiber. True Grout. True Grout.

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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

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Some innovators in the flooring industry don’t necessarily make the products end users consume (although that’s changing). First, you click it together; second, you grout the joints; and third, you clean it up. That way you have a floor that looks exactly like a ceramic, and it’s 100% waterproof.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2023

It was precisely this mode of installation that made laminate flooring such a new and exciting product category when it first began appearing in retail showrooms in the U.S. It’s all about keeping pace with the attributes that end users of hard surface products demand today. market nearly 30 years ago.

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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. Units might be flat.

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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

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. Materials such as tile, GPTP, backer board, underlayment, mortar and grout. Flooring products. Pendleton, S.C.—CTEF, 26 at 10 a.m.

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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. Due to standard production tolerances, square floorboards almost always show deviations in their format,” said Floris Koopmans, sales director IP.

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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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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

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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