Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

State of the Industry. From the striations in marble-look tiles to the rough-hewn periderm layers that make up tree bark for wood-look tiles, the natural world is re-created using tiles’ own natural properties. The post Tile of Spain outlines 2022 ceramic trends appeared first on Floor Covering News. of its exports.

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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

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The past two-plus years have shown the strength of the tile industry as consumers flocked to the ceramic tile aisle for their home renovation needs in droves during the height of the pandemic. As the category continued to boom due to the pandemic, consumers looked to fill their homes with ceramic both indoors and outside.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Stellar handmade ceramic, Radicchio colored glaze; 4. Stellar handmade ceramic, Spice Market colored glaze; 5. Euphoria handmade ceramic, in Mystic shape, Ruby Sky colored glaze; 6. Silver Wave Marble stone field tile; 2. Metallic glazes on handmade ceramic field tile; 4. Industrial Rock. Loving the Linear.

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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. Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. neutral honed marble.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

The fashion industry often influences retailers; did you see our post about the 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year ? Now that Memorial Day Weekend is here, it’s time to kick off the unofficial start of summer with 5 tile collections, available with Architectural Ceramics of course, that feature white in a big way.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2020

Pompo, tile & stone industry veteran, passed away in his sleep on July 14, 2021, his son Donato Pompo announced. He was one of the founders of the Ceramic Tile Distribution Association (CTDA), and the third CTDA president. He worked his way up from the warehouse to sales manager. He was 93 years old.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2020

The FCNews team has been combing through industry statistics for months, making countless phone calls to manufacturers and industry associations, and in some cases extrapolating data from annual reports. floor covering industry sales for 2019 to be a shade above $23 billion and 19.07 So that’s what we use. Absolutely.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

Learn more about how the PANTONE Color of the Year is selected, this year’s color: Living Coral, and how to incorporate it into your designed interior space (which we hope includes tile from Architectural Ceramics, of course). A sales and design associate would be tickled pink to pull together ceramic and marble samples for you.

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 24, 2022

State of the Industry. Every industry has faced challenges over the past two years, and the tile industry is no exception. The tile industry has weathered these challenges and the companies continue to push the boundaries of design and innovation in the pursuit of excellence. LIVING CERAMICS – Kendo Light.

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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. Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. neutral honed marble.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 22, 2015

Ton Holten began in the ceramic tile industry driving tile-laden tractor-trailers for a Dutch forwarding company from the far reaches of two continents back to his native Holland. developed a “Tile Calculation” option available to clerks and other users at Tilemaster’s point of sale. Jane Giggal, Oneir Solutions Inc.

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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. The mother of all disruptors .

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 18, 2024

Last February, Atlas Concorde received the Export Capital award for the second consecutive year and was recognised as the top company in the Export Excellence category for the ceramics and marble sector.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

By Megan Salzano Ceramic tile is one of only two truly aspirational product categories available in flooring today—hardwood being the other. Despite tile’s ongoing growth for several years, the category hit a snag in 2019 and 2020 as sales dropped and growth stagnated. So, what gives?

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

So take a break from crunching the numbers, and take a look at a few tile examples from Architectural Ceramics that have cash in mind. Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone.

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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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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

Industry experts agree that while economic conditions can tighten the purse strings of the average consumer, those shopping for opulence tend to continue spending even during these times. What’s more, tile’s renown longevity remains one of its most notable features—with no equal in the industry.

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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

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Industry has had its fair share of hardship this year, and flooring is no exception. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. The outdoor category is probably the strongest segment in the industry due to the pandemic. By Megan Salzano.

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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. From drama and romance, to action and comedy, the movie industry and AC have something for everyone. Related Links.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2022

Attendance in 2021 was 10,000 strong, and show management said 2022 will most likely generate healthy numbers as well—with members of the tile industry making their way to the Las Vegas event with more confidence and ready to get back to business. International representation.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 15, 2021

T he resilient category has grown by leaps and bounds in the last few years—in terms of both market popularity as well as sales. In fact, in many respects, the resilient category has carried the flooring industry forward in terms of overall growth. COREtec Stone Lucetta.

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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. Raj Shah, president, MSI, noted a slowdown in new home sales as well.

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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 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. Ceramic market update. ceramic tile market. ceramic tile consumption in 2021 was 3.11 Let’s make it happen.”.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2020

The $1,000 scholarship winners include the following: Sadee Perez, daughter of Sally Perez, human resources, Visalia Ceramic Tile in Visalia, Calif. She also works at Visalia Ceramic Tile on a part-time basis. Alera Welch, daughter of Dan and Doreen Welch of Welch Tile & Marble, Kent City, Mich.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Specialty flooring retailers are the drivers of this industry. FCNews ’ Retailers of the Year 2022 issue features some of the industry’s most accomplished dealers from influential buying groups as well as smaller retailers with no group affiliation. In other words, it reflects the retail industry as a whole.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 8, 2013

Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants (CTaSC) Announces the Release of the. SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2013) - Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants, Inc. The 2013 Catalina Report on Natural and Manufactured Stone report is an in-depth industry investigation of the $7.3 billion U.S.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 7, 2020

At the start of the pandemic in April, online sales of alcohol and delivery sales saw an increase of ~441% in sales – that’s a lot of cocktails! December 10 th brings us National Bartender Day, and instead of going out to your favorite bar to celebrate, why not bring the bar to you?

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 26, 2017

Interior design trends change over time, just like any other industry like fashion. There has been a shift in the preferred finishes,” Fernandez says, “The hot look right now is light or grey cabinets, with light marble or quarts countertops, and dark flooring.”. has seen a range of homes from clients wanting to buy or sell.

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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.”.

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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. From drama and romance, to action and comedy, the movie industry and AC have something for everyone. Related Links.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. Take a look at a few porcelain collections, offered with Architectural Ceramics, that feature in-stock and special order options. It’s on trend on fits with the industrial surroundings. Go big or go home.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Often we see a decorative fire-safe paneling on the back and sides of the firebox, and sometimes we see what looks like a regular ceramic tile. Ceramic, porcelain, glass and stone tiles are all top picks for fireplace surrounds, although we have been seeing a rise in popularity of cement tile over the last few years.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

It would not be outlandish to suggest the flooring industry has never seen a product category quite like LVT in all its permutations. Our mix is becoming less diversified and becoming more SPC/WPC driven ,” said Pat Thies, vice president of sales and marketing for Herregan, Eagan, Minn. “We By Ken Ryan. The other products are falling.

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