CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online. “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated. UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. The updated course has an expanded section on glass tile and mosaics.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2015

Thanks to our wonderful clients and staff, Architectural Ceramics had just as exciting a year as the rest of the world, and we’ve decided to share it with you in our first annual BEST OF blog post! Architectural Ceramics Top 5 Products of 2015: 12×24 Onsquare Lavagna (Porcelain). Lines Carrera Glass Mosaic (Glass).

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

Daltile recommends a ceramic merchandising system that can help guide the consumer through the selection process more efficiently. By Megan Salzano-Birch—T he ceramic category can be a difficult nut to crack for the dealer community, but it’s one that should be embraced as the ongoing potential for record-breaking sales continues into 2022.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The 2022/2023 product catalog is also a comprehensive guide including with information on installation, product pattern placement, care/maintenance, practical application, industry guidelines and standards, sales and partner retailer locations and more.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 1, 2018

Read on for more information about this month’s Featured Tile ranges Panache and Malmo – both of which feature modern grey tones. The wall and floor tiles are available in White, Beige, Grey and Mocha, with a co-ordinating faux mosaic decor tile for each colour. 800x400mm porcelain wall & floor Geometric Decor tiles.

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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. Check out our main features, along with a sneak peak at other collections coming to an Architectural Ceramics showroom near you: Adele.

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Tile Talk

JULY 16, 2013

Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace. Perhaps the most enduring feature of Roman villas is the mosaic tile work. Photography by Joanne Bradley The first century mosaics at Fishborne Roman Palace demonstrate the varied skills of the artisans and enduring beauty of tile. ceramic tile. Tuesday, July 16, 2013. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 17, 2014

Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup. of Spanish TECHLAM® porcelain panels cover the Arena Corinthians stadium in Brazil. The tiles are TECHLAM ® NEU porcelain panels developed and. Further, Tile of Spain mentions that this "cutting-edge porcelain material is highly resistant to. ceramic tile.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 7, 2024

By offering this immersive and realistic preview, retailers can em-power customers to make informed decisions and envision the enhanced value and beauty that tiles bring to their spaces. If you put a counter-top in, you’re probably going to add a wall accent or mosaic in that room. And that’s a good thing for retailers. “If

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Aside from all these wonderful things are the ceramic tiles of the country. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Image by Viktor Keech.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

During CEVISAMA 2015 we will get a close look at the new styles and innovations proposed by Tile of Spain ceramic tile manufacturers. The floor and wall ceramic collections exhibited at the show will mark the trends this year. Square Mosaics. Porcelain tile flooring. Porcelain tile flooring. Endless decorations.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. And now, onto the topic of ceramic tile and nature! Ceramic tile has been a part of building history for centuries. According to the American Ceramic Society, the first discovered instance of ceramic figurines used for ceremonial purposes occurred in 24,000 B.C. 29 through Nov.

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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. Check out our main features, along with a sneak peak at other collections coming to an Architectural Ceramics showroom near you: Adele.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

With expert advice from Architectural Ceramic’s Customer Service team, you can be prepared throughout your tile purchase and renovation. Turn to the last page, and you’ll find most porcelains are rated for floor use, while some ceramic tiles are only suitable for wall use. Our CS team knows its ways around the block.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs: Thin tile applications have become more widely used, appearing as cladding on buildings, walls, floors and installed as countertops or other surfacing. Metropolitan Ceramics (Booth 3025), METROBRICK®: The METROBRICK Fast Ship offering features six new blends added to the product line for 2019.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 13, 2013

Carters Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles, Murals and Façades - Disappearing History. Being interested in history, I decided to research some information on the building and its tiles. According to The Virtual Museum of Poole Pottery, breweries adopted the practice of ceramic tile fa ç ades in the early 1900s. ceramic tile.

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The London Tile Co.

OCTOBER 1, 2015

This month on offer we have brightly coloured floor tiles, neutral tiles, stunning marble-effect tiles and a great range of co-ordinating textured & patterned tiles – click through for more information. This month at London Tile you can save 35% on the Java range of glazed porcelain floor tiles.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

With the close of the 30th edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramics for Architecture and Bathroom Furnishings held annually in Bologna, Italy, once again proved itself as the launching pad for newly developed ceramic, porcelain, glass and mosaic tile products that will soon hit showrooms and the marketplace.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 28, 2013

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), announces the launch of the Tile of Spain Quick Ship Collection, a select group of tile products that are available for immediate purchase in the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

The Installation & Fabrication sessions at Coverings 2021 aim to provide attendees with a wealth of information regarding industry best practices and cutting-edge techniques in installation and fabrication, show organizers said. In addition, mosaic tile projects will be unveiled by Luna Mosaic Arts and the NTCA in the Coverings Lounge.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Mosaics will be popular for backsplash design, providing beautiful, eye-catching details that add elegance to an otherwise ordinary kitchen. In 2015, stone and glass mosaics will be trendy, offering alternatives to the usual and expected mosaic designs. Arizona Tile Cementine Black and White Porcelain Decos.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 8, 2015

Bellavita Tile offers an amazing array of glass, ceramic and porcelain mosaics and tiles aggressively positioned for all price points. For more Bellavita Tile information, visit the web: www.bellavitatile.com.or Green Building Industry Insights Product Information' About Bellavita Tile.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 1, 2015

Click through for more information about the discounted tiles this month. The range includes co-ordinating porcelain wall and floor tiles, with an additional ‘scored’ wall tile for added interest. Each ceramic wall tile features a subtle pinstripe adding striped effect to these colourful tiles.

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ISC Surfaces

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Porcelain Field Tile: 30x59, 30x30, 24x24,18x36, 12x24 Palladiana Carrara Field Tile Colors: Black, Cream, Grey, Pearl, White, Palladiana Carrara, Mix Cold, Mix Warm Field Tile Finishes: Honed, Matte Field Tile Trims: Bullnose and other pieces Field Tile Accents : 2x2 Mosaic, 12x10.5

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Every year, Cersaie provides a unique opportunity to experience new frontiers in ceramics for homes as well as commercial and public spaces. Honeycomb adds another interesting layer to the patchwork trend, which can be seen in Gamma Due ’s extruded porcelain Melograno tiles and Settecento ’s Matière collection.

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ISC Surfaces

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

The many sizes available in this line enable beautiful custom designs to fit any project. All sizes noted are in inches. Florida Tile is available from ISC Surfaces in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Central / Southern Illinois.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Ceramic tile use throughout Spain is prolific. Not only can it be seen on the floors and walls of Spanish churches and palaces, but ceramic tile also plays an integral role in the everyday functioning of modern homes, hospitals, educational centers, hospitality and commercial applications. Tile of Spains exhibit at Coverings 2013.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

’s Laminam collection gained a new series with the addition of Filo, a uniquely textured, metallic-finish line of large format porcelain panels ideal for skinning interior vertical surfaces in commercial settings. The mosaic art gallery featured unique, museum-quality creations using Laticrete’s SpectraLock Grout Dazzle.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 25, 2018

In this latest part of Tile Addict’s preview of Ceramics of Italy at Coverings we select some additional Italian products – all recently launched – that will be lighting up the aisles at Atlanta. Dado’s beautiful Smot range combines through coloured glazed porcelain stoneware floor tiles with double-fired wall tiles.

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ISC Surfaces

AUGUST 7, 2017

Mirror Pyramid 14x39 White Diamond 9x18 Glamour is an unique line that pairs elegant white porcelain tile with three-dimensional ceramic wall tiles in white and metallics. Florida Tile is available from ISC Surfaces in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Central / Southern Illinois.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

If that weren’t enough, the organizers of Coverings also offered a wide-ranging conference program comprising more than 70 informative seminars and demonstration sessions targeting every segment of the industry, all free of charge, and many with CEU credits. Porcelain tile that mimics polished stone from Fiandre Architectural Surfaces.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

Art is pattern informed by sensibility." — Herbert Read. To get you started on your Spring cleaning and freshening up of spaces, here are several handmade cement tile and hand-painted ceramic tiles that evoke the feelings of this season year-round. ceramic tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. at 6:00 AM.

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ISC Surfaces

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Mirasol is an elegant porcelain floor / ceramic wall line that features incredible color and veining in the most popular marble looks and colors. All sizes noted are in inches.) Come see this and other great American Olean products in person at The Gallery at ISC Surfaces in St. Louis or Kansas City. Louis or Kansas City.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

Heres just a sampling of what I have on my not-to-be-missed agenda for this year’s event: Tile of Spain Pavilion: More than 40 ceramic and stone manufacturers from Spain will showcase some of their most advanced ceramic tile technology and breathtaking design choices. Crossvilles Virtue Porcelain Tile Collection.

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ISC Surfaces

MARCH 27, 2015

Colors : Agreeable White, Compatible Charcoal, Cordial Gray, Harmony Beige Glazed Porcelain Floor Tile : 12x24 Trims & Accents : 2x4 Straight-Joint Ceramic Mosaic, Bullnose, Cove Base, Cove Outcorner Other Features : Certified Porcelain, Pre-Consumer Recycled Materials, Made in the U.S.A.,

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 29, 2018

Continuing Tile Addict’s preview of Ceramics of Italy at Coverings , this blog shines the spotlight on some new ranges that truly capture the richness and variety of Italian manufacturers’ product portfolios. The power of porcelain stoneware emphasizes the warmth of wood whose appearance here reflects the passage of time.

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