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Must-have product introductions of 2023

Floor Covering News

Cali: Shorebreak Cali’s recently launched laminate, Shorebreak , is positioned as a next-gen product for homeowners and design professionals seeking a sophisticated (yet practical) stone-look flooring option. SELLING POINT : Lighter, more resilient and easier to install and maintain than genuine stone.

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Litokol opens a new facility in India in partnership with Pidilite Industries

Ceramics of Italy

Pidilite has also set up two other new production companies, again connected to the tile installation and natural stone sectors. Litokol’s new facility in India has a state-of-the-art production plant that manufactures epoxy, polyurethane and other reactive two-component products for the ceramic and building industries.

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Suppliers answer call as waterproof demand increases

Floor Covering News

FCNews research found that the subsegment accounted for 37.1% FCNews ’ ultimate waterproof guide reflects today’s market: category leaders like COREtec, which continues to blaze a trail with realistic wood and stone looks, as well as newcomers such as FlexiFlor (and its NextFlor brand) and SAR Floors. “We Ceramic, stone looks impress.

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DALTILE and LATICRETE DONATE MATERIALS TO TILE HOMES IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. The donors included members of longtime TPFH supporters Tile Council of North America, Ceramic Tile Distributors Association and National Tile Contractors Association. TPFH coordinated the donations on behalf of Habitat in San Diego County.

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STATS: Tile sales decline, comeback looms large

Floor Covering News

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. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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Collaboration on Installation is Key to Architect's Success

CUSTOM Insights Blog

The tremendous advancements in the evolution of porcelain and ceramic tile into larger sizes are a huge opportunity for architects, but those advancements come with increased installation complexity. Materials like terrazzo, stone and traditional tile can be intermixed, despite the different installation standards and slip coefficients.

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The Industry Disrupters of 2020

Floor Covering News

RevoTile is said to install two-times faster than traditional tile in three steps: 1) place underlayment, no mortar required; 2) click tiles together; and 3) grout immediately. RevoTile is genuine porcelain tile offered in 26 marble, wood, stone and concrete looks. I4F/Hymmen digital printing on ceramic.