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. of Italian ceramic tile production.

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Tile of Spain USA

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

The Trans-Hitos Exhibition of Ceramics for Architecture celebrates its 15 th anniversary at CEVISAMA in a series of ground-breaking, transgressive projects proudly termed “Agora.” A precursor of urban development, Agora allows for the analysis, study and conclusion of ceramics as a great technical and aesthetic ally.…

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

JULY 1, 2018

Here we list the past year’s 25 most-viewed features/case study articles on the Ceramic Industry website (posted and viewed from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018).

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

JULY 1, 2018

Here we list the past year’s 25 most-viewed features/case study articles on the Ceramic Industry website (posted and viewed from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018).

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Tile of Spain USA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the six esteemed architects and interior designers who will serve on the jury for the 20 th annual Tile of Spain Awards. Ferrater and the OAB studio are great connoisseurs of Spanish ceramics. Alicia Fernándes (Alicia Fernández Interiorismo).

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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

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. Select sessions will include: Today’s Era of Ramped-Up Health and Environmental Action and Opportunities for Tile – Industry Leadership Collaboration Panel.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings,

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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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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 29, 2012

ASCER, the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association, sponsors a program at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University. Did you know that Tile of Spain has a connection to Harvard University, America’s oldest educational institution? … Continue Reading. Blog ASCER Cevisama Harvard tile of spain'

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 6, 2018

And this morning I woke up thinking about the work of Toni Cumella: a true ceramic visionary. Born in 1951, the son of ceramicist Antoni Cumella, Toni Cumella studied industrial engineering at Barcelona University before dedicating himself entirely to ceramics in 1970. If so, read on. Visit: [link].

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Each tile trend was gathered and forecasted by the three leading international tile associations and sponsors of Coverings: Ceramics of Italy/Confindustria Ceramica; Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association of Spain (ASCER)/Tile of Spain; and Tile Council of North America (TCNA). 23, from 11 a.m. Crisp & Clean.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Attendees of the February 23 digital experience will be presented with complimentary industry content, featuring three live educational webinars that offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs), along with robust on-demand content. This discussion will dive into the current and evolving green building landscape and the role of ceramic tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 6, 2020

Members of the judging panel judging were impressed by the use of ceramics to mimic the buildings environment. Ceramic tile enveloped the facade of the existing building in a transparent “ceramic skin” to create a harmonious balance between the interior and exterior of the hospital. Final Degree Project. The Judges.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

The group, whose primary mission is to bring together representatives from all aspects of the flooring industry to tackle the installation crisis, has been making the rounds at virtually all the major flooring industry conferences and trade shows to drum up awareness and support for its cause. But we can’t do it alone.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Coefficient of friction (COF) requirements for ceramic tile are included in the vast majority of commercial construction specifications for ceramic tile. 2012 standard for ceramic tile, which mandated this change in test methods. Featured Articles Industry Insights' The new test protocol is found in Section 9.6

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

APRIL 7, 2020

Four years later, many of these young people come out with a diploma, no job in their field of study, and a huge personal debt of over $100,000. You see, the ceramic tile installer going through that apprenticeship program has a job and has had a job through those entire five years and continues to work so it's really a win-win situation.

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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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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

There have been concerns about higher inflation and rising interest rates within the lending industry over the past year,” King added. In the last decade, the segment was hard hit by online retailers who provided convenience, competitive pricing and extensive selections, according to industry studies.

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Tile of Spain USA

JULY 21, 2016

billion sq ft in 2020 , according to a recent study from The Freedonia Group. Ceramic tile will continue to account for the largest share of decorative tile demand by far.… demand for decorative tile is forecast to increase 3.5% annually to 3.1 Growth in building construction expenditures will drive advances.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This year’s event is themed “Design Anew” and will include new product launches from leading and emerging brands, as well as presentations from industry leaders. Inspired by mosaic artisan techniques, Geome features a geometric pattern with subtle color shifts, while Oxidize has an anodized metal look, similar to glazed ceramic.

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Ceramics of Italy

AUGUST 29, 2023

As part of this vision, one of the highlights of 2022 was the acquisition of Best Surface , the group’s first Spanish factory located in the heart of the ceramic district of Castellón de la Plana. Laminam is preparing to become an increasingly global, synergistic and integrated concern.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 23, 2016

“These programs challenge both future and current tile and stone industry professionals to truly understand just what these materials are capable of producing for design projects and how their qualities are best utilized from a technical standpoint.”.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 4, 2016

“These programs challenge both future and current tile and stone industry professionals to truly understand just what these materials are capable of producing for design projects and how their qualities are best utilized from a technical standpoint.”.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

From Venetian glass mosaic tiles, to ceramic tile that closely resembles heavy brocade patterns, to the crispness of summery linens, it seems the Italians have perfected the art of mimicry. Ceramic tile is inherently hygienic. There is no limit to their imagination. Matching is Overrated. Antibacterial & Self-Cleaning.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 4, 2016

What you may not know about tile is that it is very much like the fashion industry. Visit your local Architectural Ceramics showroom for endless custom possibilities. Architectural Ceramics Chantilly Showroom display of Cannes White Frost Glass Mosaic and a Plaque of the City Scape Glass Mosaic by Erin Adams for New Ravenna (above).

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 28, 2020

No matter your taste in design, we had something for everyone’s inner productive-self in our top 5 designs for working from home.

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Kitchens for Living

APRIL 21, 2015

Explaining and sharing his vision and understanding of ceramic tile is what he does best and he has graciously agreed to dish his knowledge here with us at Artful Kitchens. Sinergias, an exhibition showcasing academic studies and projects in ceramic tile was featured in the entry hall at Cevisama15. Take it away, Ryan!

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 13, 2013

Specifying Ceramic Tile, Glass Tile, Stone and Terrazzo for Slip Resistant Surfaces…. Back then most ceramic tiles were not offered with a textured surface. Soon the industry realized some unexpected tradeoffs with too much texture. By: Donato Pompo. All of these recommendations apply to any hard walking surface material.

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Ceramics of Italy

JANUARY 22, 2019

Already winner of the ADI Ceramics & Bathroom Design Award 2017 , then selected for ADI Design Index 2018 , it has now won the Good Design ® Awards 2018, the industrial design prize awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and promoted by the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

Decovita, a ceramic tile supplier known for its glazing technologies and unique visuals, welcomed HGTV celebrity, Donna Moss, to its booth. Industry overview. Logue cited a Harvard study showing that home improvements and repairs would increase 19% in 2022 to $60 billion—all of which bodes well for the flooring industry.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

Industry observers say the first and fourth quarters of 2020 performed significantly better than the second and third quarters. last year, resilient, ceramic and hardwood saw their shares of commercial flooring specs grow to 28.7%, 14.8% While carpet’s share of the commercial market slipped from 53.9% in 2019 to approximately 47.4%

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 16, 2012

The last few years have been among the toughest on record for the tile industry, and that fact has many companies taking stock of the recent past, and looking ahead to what will hopefully be a brighter tomorrow. The tile industry has recovered slightly since 2010, he adds. We’re dealing with an industry overhang.”.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 5, 2016

This meeting gave us a great opportunity to give the government officials real-life and real-time information on the distribution industry and the negative impact of the Wage & Hour Division’s proposal not just on wholesale-distribution companies, but on the workers you employ and whom DoL claims to be helping.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 1, 2022

T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. ceramic tile category saw high single-digit growth in 2021 compared to 2020. FCNews research shows ceramic experienced an 8.2%

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Heath Ceramics

APRIL 14, 2015

Working with them to develop the perfect complementary textiles to our ceramics—not too matchy-matchy, not too contrasting, but somewhere in between—is an exciting creative process. I studied painting in college and have always loved the color field painters. We chatted with Liz to get the scoop on Galbraith & Paul.

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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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