Conestoga Tile Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The shade variation classification system for ceramic tile is a crucial tool in understanding and managing the inherent differences in color and texture that may exist within a product series. Each ceramic tile is manufactured using the same glaze application and body texture.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

RevoTile is Daltile’s answer to the installer crisis—a genuine porcelain floating floor system that can be installed in one day. Facing an unprecedented year of tumult, ceramic tile has continued its downward trend in 2020 following the category’s 2019 decline—its first loss in a decade. ceramic tile consumption for 2020 would be 2.6

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Retailers and product-based companies in many consumer categories are affected by the new tariffs and countervailing charges implemented on goods from China. for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5%

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2022

Mohawk Industries said it has entered into an agreement to purchase the Vitromex ceramic tile business from Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS) for approximately $293 million in cash. Ceramic tile is the primary flooring utilized in Mexico, and the market has grown approximately 11% in pesos per year over the past five years.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Digital printing may just now be making its way into the manufacturing process of some flooring categories, but for ceramic it has been changing the game for more than a decade. When screen printing was used to apply designs to ceramic tile, large quantities of the same pattern needed to be produced to make orders cost effective.

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Spanish companies made the journey to Italy to unveil new collections at Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings. Spain’s presence at Cersaie remained resolute, with 92 Spanish companies showcasing cutting-edge ceramic products throughout the weeklong fair.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Los Angeles—Emser Tile announced its complete suite of products with a new 2022/2023 tile product catalog , available both in print and online. It’s truly inspiring to see so many facets of our business align with the launch of this year’s product catalog,” said Mara Villanueva-Heras, vice president of marketing.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

Las Vegas—Coverings released a select product preview of new tile and stone products, along with a sneak peek of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be unveiled at Coverings 2022 , taking place here April 5-8, 2022. Impressively bold, Adagio is a perfect choice for extraordinary design.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Stonepeak Ceramics, a U.S. manufacturer of high-tech porcelain stoneware solutions, has made a series of strategic investments in its U.S. Through these investments, the company aims to expand and upgrade product output, highlighting its dedication to delivering state-of-the-art quality materials. Crossville, Tenn.—Stonepeak

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

—With trade shows like Coverings and Cersaie among the first industry events to return to an in-person format, Italian manufacturers are excited to showcase their latest product offerings on a global stage. In the fashion industry, people are starting to invest in bold colors to loud prints—the tile industry is no different.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

AHF Products has officially purchased assets of Crossville, Inc., This acquisition catapults AHF into an industry-leading position in the fast-growing tile sector, with a comprehensive line of porcelain, ceramic, stone and accessories for both residential and commercial applications in interior and exterior floors, walls and countertops.

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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

DECEMBER 16, 2022

While the flooring industry may have an uphill battle in 2023 as it faces a slowdown in Q1-Q2 due to inflationary and housing pressures, the tile category is ready to boost its numbers via its No. What is new are the applications and shapes of these larger product lines. 1 draw— style and design. Visually appealing.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 23, 2021

—At Coverings 2021, the largest international tile and stone exhibition in North America, Ceramics of Italy will return here to the Orange County Convention Center from July 7-9 to showcase an array of new ceramic and porcelain tile collections and installation products in the center’s North Hall. – 4 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

Environmental consciousness factors heavily into the products selected for commercial flooring applications. We’re seeing positive momentum across all product categories since getting out of COVID-19,” said Robb Myer, vice president, Aladdin Commercial, observed. “We Pictured is Mohawk Group’s Fractal Fluency. A s the U.S.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

LEXINGTON, KY – Florida Tile has “turned another corner” with the introduction of MalteseDP ceramic wall tile. The wall tile complements last year’s introduction of MalteseDP Digital Porcelain floor tile, its popularity based on the ability to differentiate from traditional limestone looks via the use of contemporary colors.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

“The desire to thrive is in all of us,” said Shelly Halbert, director of product design for Dal-Tile, parent company of Marazzi. “A Bold, daring and the epitome of style, Marazzi’s newest products feature captivating designs that translate Italian panache into exciting and imaginative tile products. Glazed ceramic wall tile.

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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

APRIL 8, 2024

Atlanta—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will focus on the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) and the Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) programs during Coverings 2024 taking place April 22-25, 2024, here. Knowing and understanding standards and specifications is key to growing the tile industry.”

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2013

Together these colors represent a new and exciting trend that will soon make its mark in the industry. Glazed porcelain in 12 x 12, 18 x 18, 12 x 24 and 6 x 24 with a fill range of trims and decoratives. Architects and designers are often on the hunt for Spanish ceramic tile for their next project. Quick Ship by Tile of Spain.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Product pictured above: 1. Our stock wood-look porcelain Copper Rowe , in Tronco Natural; 2. 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. Product pictured above: 1.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 22, 2021

—Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency selected the winners of the 2021 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition here on Wednesday, July 7 at Coverings 2021 during the Ceramics of Italy press conference. Installation Products: Mapei. Installation Products: Mapei.

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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

JULY 13, 2022

T he ceramic tile category is arguably flooring’s closest link to the interior design community. Ceramic tile trends take their design cues directly from consumer habits within the home and builds upon those needs to craft its looks, textures and technologies.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Consumers are spending more money on creating outdoor oases using products like Daltile’s My Stone Moon collection, seen here. . 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.

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Garden State Tile Blog

MARCH 31, 2021

The answer to this common question is almost always “porcelain.” Porcelain tile can be used virtually anywhere – floors, walls, showers, outdoors – and the list continues. Porcelain has a long history, dating back to 15 th century where it was used among the aristocrats. Porcelain is also resistant to stains and scratches.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2021

As such, consumers have embraced home again, unlike the industry has seen in decades. Daltile’s Panoramic Porcelain. There’s no question a newfound attention to cleanability and hygiene is on the horizon—even when it comes to products like flooring. Enter self-expression.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 29, 2020

Ceramics are a safe choice for the environment. And it is not just underfoot that the impact of tiles is felt; the construction industry has utilised ceramic tiles to create high-tech ventilated façades, as well as roofs and demonstrated that major energy savings can be made. Deco Tattoo by Apavisa. Bionictile by Ceracasa.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

February 2016 – Rockville, MD – Twice as thick as most tiles, Garden 2cm is one of Architectural Ceramic ‘s first outdoor pavers. WHAT IS GARDEN 2CM PRODUCT USED FOR? GARDEN 2CM HAS ALL THE BENEFITS OF PORCELAIN PLUS…. Quick and easy dry installation on grass, sand, and gravel. High traffic areas.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Los Angelas— Emser Tile , a leading designer, marketer and producer of tile and natural stone, has introduced the brand’s newest product offerings in its 2020/2021 product catalog. Following is a sneak peak of new Emser Tile products and corresponding current style directions. Striking Surfaces. Mixed Geometrics.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Porcelain slabs! Porcelain slabs had a slow start but now that the installation contractors are up to speed it’s taking off. Check out are Elevated Porcelain Slabs can be fabricated down to whatever size or shape you choose! All products can be found on our website. Great for health care, units, and public spaces.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

Product quality, design, innovation, Italian origin, and sustainability are all key components of the Italian ceramic tile industry’s success. The intrinsic characteristics of ceramic products make them preferable to other materials in terms of their limited impacts over their life cycle. Aix by Atlas Concorde.

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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

JUNE 27, 2022

One would think those issues would negatively impact any industry. flooring industry to post record gains as shoppers continued to spend on home improvements in lieu of lavish vacations. flooring industry went on a wild ride dating back to third quarter 2020, which carried through to the end of 2021. Supply chain disruptions.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

However, the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Multifamily Production Index—which measures builder and developer sentiment about current production conditions in the apartment and condo market—dipped below the break-even mark of 50 for the first time in three quarters. Healthcare trends.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Coverings 2024 tile trends deliver a totally fresh perspective on ceramic tile’s versatility and beauty, providing architects, designers and other tile professionals with a groundbreaking reimagination of tile’s unified functional and aesthetic possibilities,” Capra said.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 26, 2013

Instead of coming up with custom, high-end $150-a-square-foot product, I created products that looked and felt custom, but were ready made, in stock, on the shelf, could be shipped within 48 hours and cost just $26 a square foot. My commitment is to bring forth beautiful tile and stone products. Just kidding.

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