Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2024

Turnhout, Belgium— i4F has joined forces with the Akgün Group-Duratiles to bring a clickable floating floor installation system to the world of ceramics. The company also announced Akgün as the first licensee of its i4F Ceramic Click technology.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Atlanta—Stonepeak Ceramics, the U.S. Several innovations showcased in the booth demonstrate Stonepeak and Iris Ceramica Group’s commitment to providing the latest most avant-garde solutions, including Attract, DYS, Hypertouch and 4D ceramics.

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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. Orlando, Fla.—At – 4 p.m.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 2, 2018

Harvard University researchers and students from t he Material Processes and Systems (MaP+S) group once again delighted visitors to the Trans-Hitos exhibit at CEVI SAMA (2017) with their new project entitled “Ceramic Morphologies.” … Continue Reading.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2024

That’s what industry disrupters are doing when they innovate to the point that it shifts the traditional paradigm. Disruption can also occur within the industry from causes outside of it. This year’s Floor Covering News “Industry Disrupters” 2024 issue features all manner of players that are—or are poised to—shake things up.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Stonepeak Ceramics, a U.S. “Our passion for sustainable innovation extends to every aspect of our operations and sets us apart in the industry. . “Our passion for sustainable innovation extends to every aspect of our operations and sets us apart in the industry. The post Stonepeak Ceramics expands U.S.

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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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Ceramic Industry Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

Coesia and System recently announced that Coesia has acquired 60% of System’s ceramic business through a new company called System Ceramics.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) is now offering the “Fundamentals of Thin-Bed Knowledge” (FTBK) guide to anyone associated with the tile industry at no cost. We need more people than just installers to be knowledgeable about ceramic tile,” Goldberg explained.

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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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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Castellón, Spain—Bart Bettiga, executive director of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) , is set to moderate a session at Qualicer—the 18th World Congress on Ceramic Tile Quality, which takes place March 5-6, 2024 here. Learn more about these sessions, Qualicer and how to register for this event.

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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 13, 2020

Do you or your colleagues want to learn more about the advancements and innovations in ceramic tile production? Your team will receive a comprehensive education on the latest product offerings from Spanish manufacturers and understand how to utilize them to the best effect in specifications, from a leading industry expert.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2024

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has improved two core tile installation training programs : Understanding and Installing Ceramic Tile and Comprehensive Shower Class. It’s critical for anyone installing ceramic tile to understand why certain actions or techniques are performed and how to execute them. Pendleton, S.C.—The

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2024

.— Tile of Spain manufacturers returned to Valencia, Spain earlier this month for the landmark 40th edition of Cevisama, the International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings. Spain continues to lead production within the European Union, with over $432 million in domestic ceramic tile sales.

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Tile of Spain USA

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Tiled floors are taking over and they can be seen in more and more places: living rooms, bedrooms, terraces, stores, restaurants, offices, industrial premises and high-traffic public areas. Why are ceramic tiles such a must? . Have you ever stopped to take a careful look at the different floors you tread on each day? Stone, VITACER.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2024

Jiashiyibao), a prominent player in the flooring industry, have entered into licensing agreements for four innovative technologies. “With these new technologies we can provide an answer to the different design demands, from the natural and matte finishes to grout bevels that mimic ceramics.”

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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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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

Ceramic tile is not only beautiful, it is also healthy for your home. Some VOCs emitted by non-ceramic building products can contribute to a wide variety of health problems and Sick Building Syndrome, according to various health experts. Ceramic tile contains none of the formaldehyde found in some floor coverings.

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Ceramics of Italy

APRIL 9, 2024

Following more than four years of research efforts and investments of around €10 million , Gruppo Romani is presenting its first Smart Tiles, a range of innovative surfaces capable of integrating with the latest home automation systems. This invention is driving our group to explore new fields of application for ceramic tiles.

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Tile of Spain USA

MARCH 23, 2023

Tile of Spain manufacturers returned to Valencia, Spain last month for the highly anticipated return of CEVISAMA , the International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings. The Spanish tile industry surpassed expectations with overall sales increasing by 16.2% since last year. since 2021.

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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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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. But the new software runs on a modern-day Linux operating system, making it more capable of meeting the needs of an expanding business.

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Tile Excellence

AUGUST 28, 2014

This new substantially improved waterproofing system is changing the way the whole tile industry waterproofs showers. The old shower pan and cement backer board systems are problematic and cause a lot of heartache, frustration, and expensive repairs. We do not If you would like to be a guest blogger on Tile Excellence, Inc.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the world’s largest tile contractor association, recognized Mary Yocum of Schluter Systems as the recipient of the 2020 Joe A. Tarver Service to the Industry Award. I worked with Joe and have a great deal of respect for him and all he did for the tile industry.

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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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Tile of Spain USA

MAY 27, 2021

Dry construction systems were used to craft the foundation, the first layer of the facade, the surrounding ceramic envelope, and the interior walls and floors of the research center. The building is cased in an industrialized system of 45,000 flexible ceramic panels, arranged in a shiner pattern.

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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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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 19, 2019

The technical work has been developed by the Institute of Ceramic Technology (ITC), and the EPD has been registered under the GlobalEPD system of AENOR. ASCER has announced the development of a sectorial Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).

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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. Designed to meet the needs of the global design community , Boost World transcends the concept of a collection.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Some innovators in the flooring industry don’t necessarily make the products end users consume (although that’s changing). Featuring a mechanical, screwless fixing system, the technology enables panels to be removed in a matter of a few seconds—as demonstrated by a professional installer at the i4F booth.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2024

Coverings, which spans nine miles of tile and stone from 1,000+ global exhibitors, was an opportunity for the students to experience the industry outside of the classroom. Rich and the FCEF team worked closely over the following months to coordinate transportation, registration, scheduling and an industry sponsor for the day’s events.

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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. Industry experts have pointed to challenges like labor shortages, supply issues and rising costs as the culprits, but 2021 presents unique opportunities. So, what gives?

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 28, 2023

When compared to ceramic tile, hardwood and laminate, resilient accounted for 56.6% Of course, it’s the rigid core subsegment of the resilient flooring category that is driving the overall growth—not just in resilient but for the industry as a whole. of dollar sales (and 58% of volume), up from 53.6% of dollar sales (and 55.9%

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Innovation, possibilities and technology in ceramic tile. This past week I attended an event in Boston that was hosted by Tile of Spain which showed the advances that have been made in ceramic tile. Now just by looking at the photo above, can you tell if this is ceramic tile or real wood? Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Thats value!

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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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Floor Covering News

MAY 29, 2024

She also suggests employing soft music over the PA system to put shoppers at ease while creating a more home-like environment and engaging storytelling. I can remember my friend who finally quit as a ceramic tile rep because she could no longer lug around the samples. Lighten the load. Samples, that is.)

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 14, 2023

Milan/Fiorano Modenese— Iris Ceramica Group, an Italian ceramic slab supplier and holding company of U.S.-based based manufacturing facility Stonepeak Ceramics, partnered with Edison Next, a company of Edison Group that leads clients and territories in its decarbonization and ecological transition journey, to develop H2 Factory.

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