Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has expanded training and education for professionals in the ceramic tile and stone industry for 2023. Two new tile installer course levels. 100 Level Tile Foundations Series. Pendleton, S.C.—The

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

—Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, released the top 10 tile trends for 2022. The release of the tile trends commemorates National Tile Day, which is Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. 23, from 11 a.m.

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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

JANUARY 6, 2020

Tile of Spain Announces Winners of the 18 th Annual Tile of Spain Awards. . Miami, FL December 2019 – Tile of Spain, the association of over 125 Spanish tile manufacturers, announces the winners of the 18th annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. Final Degree Project. The Judges.

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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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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 29, 2012

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

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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. What Lies Beneath: How the Tile Community Saved the Day with Proper Preparation. Exterior Tile Veneers. Materials & Trends.

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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, Tenet sessions.

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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.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

APRIL 7, 2020

That's where the tile trade comes in. Comparing College to the Tile Trade. As Scott Carothers says in Addicted to Quality Tile Installation, “Not every graduating high school student is “college material” nor does each desire a four your degree. Comparing College and Tile Trade Earnings. The Tile Apprentice.

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Tile of Spain USA

JULY 21, 2016

demand for decorative tile is forecast to increase 3.5% billion sq ft in 2020 , according to a recent study from The Freedonia Group. Porcelain tile is expected to register the fastest growth in area demand terms through 2020. The rise in popularity of thin porcelain tile (TPT) will especially bolster demand.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design. The same determination applies to their design sense when it comes to tile. 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.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

—Coverings, the international tile and stone exhibition and conference, will hold its fourth Coverings Connected interactive digital event this month. 23, 2021, in commemoration of National Tile Day. Coverings Connected will highlight the beauty, durability, sustainability and hygienic uses of tile. 24, 2021, at 2 p.m.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. One might say Donato Pompo’s career in tile was foreordained. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers.

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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. Daltile’s Perpetuo collection comes in several formats, including a wave structure/texture wall tile that exemplifies the sensory component of biophilic design.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 6, 2018

But Tile Addict, as well as covering design trends in the commercial tile world, also aims to celebrate those rare individuals who have the ability to alter our perception of what tile is, and what it can be. And this morning I woke up thinking about the work of Toni Cumella: a true ceramic visionary. If so, read on.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 4, 2016

January 2016 – Rockville, MD – Tile is everywhere. Unless you’re a cowboy, you probably see tile on a daily basis. The utility of tile in residential and commercial spaces provides a ubiquitous flora and fauna of shapes, texture, and color to the masses. Tile and installing it really is an art-form.

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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. COF is the measurement of a tile’s frictional resistance, closely related to traction and slipperiness. You didn’t know the standard for tile and COF had changed?

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

Pictured are Restful Trek (carpet tile) and Wildwood Preserve. There have been concerns about higher inflation and rising interest rates within the lending industry over the past year,” King added. The primary floors specified for retail stores include LVT, ceramic tile, hardwood and polished concrete.

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Kitchens for Living

APRIL 21, 2015

I wanted to share some solid info about tile from the man who knows it best, Ryan Fasan. I had the pleasure of meeting “THE tile man” on my recent trip to the trade show Cevisama with Tile of Spain. For your viewing pleasure I am including some photos from some of the Spanish tile brands seen at Cevisama15).

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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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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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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 28, 2020

We noticed quite a few more searches for “cabin design ideas” as more and more people seek quieter areas to wait-out the pandemic, and of course we saw plenty of tile in all shapes and sizes. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

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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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. It became a big selling point, and new tile products were developed with a textured finish. Glass tile use has greatly increased in recent years.

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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% Carpet tile remains the dominant format, accounting for roughly 60% of sales. in 2019 to 4.9%

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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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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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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the six highly distinguished architects and interior designers who will serve on the jury for the 19 th annual Tile of Spain Awards. Izaskun Chinchilla studied architecture at Madrid Polytechnic University’s School of Architecture.

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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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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Pavigres.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Pavigres.

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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Companies not communicating via Facebook, Twitter and a website risk looking dusty in this digital age; and even those that do are being upstaged by competitors whose blogs tout the latest news about products, promotions and industry trends. Blogging is valuable for tile dealers and distributors for several reasons. What is a Blog?

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Making Tile Modern

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

I started my career in the financial industry as a programmer back in Japan. After more than 10 years in the financial industry I was considering a career change and possibly owning my own business – even though I still enjoyed my career in finance and technology. On the other hand, tile colors are difficult to change daily. ;).

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Making Tile Modern

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

I started my career in the financial industry as a programmer back in Japan. After more than 10 years in the financial industry I was considering a career change and possibly owning my own business – even though I still enjoyed my career in finance and technology. On the other hand, tile colors are difficult to change daily. ;).

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