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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

COVERINGS 2017 CELEBRATES FIRST-EVER NATIONAL TILE DAY. ARLINGTON, VA – February 23, 2017) Today Coverings , the largest international tile & stone exhibition in North America, celebrates National Tile Day , which recognizes the value of tile in today’s architecture and design. MT@sharpthink.com. 212-829-0002.

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AUGUST 31, 2016

Green Squared Certified® Sustainable Tiles and Tile Installation Materials Qualify for New LEED Credit. Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2016.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Direct from Italy comes fine Italian Tile designed specifically for the North American market. It’s one more step in Modomo’s goal to provide fine Italian tile, designed for the North American market. We’ll help them train and educate their clients on the product.” © 2017 Ceramic Tile Distributors Association.

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JUNE 1, 2016

A lengthy discussion was held regarding proposed standards for Thin Tile or Panels in Draft Format for Gauged Porcelain Tile & Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs A137.3 & A108.19. These products are considered to be tiles or panels over the size of one square meter. Back to CTDA This Week. 800 Roosevelt Rd.,

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JULY 10, 2017

Materika Off White Linear Materika Off White Linear Materika by Marazzi is a collection of rectified, large format, ceramic wall tile featuring both flat and structured surfaces. To see these products in person, please visit The Gallery at ISC Surfaces in Kansas City or St. All sizes noted are in inches.

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MAY 31, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA — MAY 20, 2016) The growth and energy at the 2016 Coverings show strengthened the show’s position as the leading international tile and stone exhibition in North America. This figure is an increase in overall attendance from the 2015 show, and to industry insiders, affirms positive movement in the tile and stone market.

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JULY 6, 2016

Well-managed labor and production costs. For most companies, labor is their biggest production cost — particularly when benefits and taxes are factored into the equation. Determine whether your labor force increases the value of products or services enough to offset its high cost. © 2016 Ceramic Tile Distributors Association.

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JULY 2, 2012

First came the advent of large-format tile designs, providing the customer with greater coverage (not to mention some great new looks) while using fewer total tiles. Still, large-format tile came with its own challenges, not the least of which was the weight of the material. Now let’s talk size.

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MARCH 23, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design.

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MARCH 4, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design.

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JANUARY 16, 2015

Marquis Carrara Florida Tile has recently introduced two new lines, Marquis and Continent. For more information about these products, please click on the product names to visit the Florida Tile web site. Illinois.' All sizes noted are in inches.)

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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. Tuesday, April 19, 12:00 – 1:00p.m.

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MARCH 6, 2015

Maltese Roman Gray Florida Tile has launched a new line, Maltese, and expanded two popular Pietra Art series, Bliss and Pebbles. Please click on the product line name to visit Florida Tile''s website for more information. All sizes noted are in inches.)

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OCTOBER 23, 2013

It’s a look you’ll find only from the tile design craftsmen at Mediterranea. Lightweight match for large-format tile. Five of the largest organizations representing tile contractors, installers and manufacturers are pleased to announce that eight industry professionals are the first to successfully pass the ACT certification program.

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