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Natural stone 101: Understanding the basics

Floor Covering News

Natural stone can be a hard product category for some retailers to get into. Not only does it require more knowledge on the part of the retail sales associate, but it also means successfully sharing that information with the consumer in a way that doesn’t turn them away from the category.

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile.

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Why Ceramic Tile (Part 2)

Conestoga Tile Blog

In the first part of the series, we discussed the advantages of incorporating ceramic tiling in your home’s design scheme. Yes, ceramic tile is beautiful, durable, and retains its value, but what else? Whether used indoors or out, ceramic tile can create a great first impression. Will the tile blend with your décor?

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Coverings 2024 and Earth Day activities

Floor Covering News

Earth Day activations and eco-focused programming at Coverings 2024 aims to unite thousands of industry professionals from around the world to collectively promote sustainable design, building and installation practices through ceramic tile. Those eager to participate in the “Housing 2.0”

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Surge: AC’s Glass-Inspired Ceramic

Architectural Ceramics

Check out Architectural Ceramic’s Surge Collection, featuring a large-format ceramic tile, that mimics illuminated glass and includes bold electric colors too. AC’s Surge Collection, a large-format ceramic tile made to look like back-lit glass, has several features that make it a bright idea: 8″x24″ field tile.

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Programs and activations announced for Coverings 2024

Floor Covering News

The Outdoor Oasis will feature ceramic tile and natural stone from Italy, Spain and North America; it’s one of our biggest and most intricate installations on the show floor yet.” Products on display throughout the Outdoor Oasis will be provided by various partners, manufacturers and Tributary Revelation members.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

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. We all have bits of information that stick with us from K through 12th grade. clean, off-white color. glossy finish.

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