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Natural Stone: Opportunity knocks as consumers hunker down

Floor Covering News

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. Of all surfacing types, natural stone also has the ability to increase resale value of a home due to its classic aesthetics.

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Ceramic: Category reaps benefits of booming housing market

Floor Covering News

Daltile’s new Defend is a distinct product line of high-performance ceramic tile featuring Microban technology, which will not wash off or wear away. ceramic tile consumption rose 23.7% billion square feet of ceramic tile, up 34.8% Ceramic residential sales in the U.S. In addition, through Q2 2021, the U.S. imported 1.10

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Ceramic: Consumers yearn for outdoor living

Floor Covering News

Consumers are spending more money on creating outdoor oases using products like Daltile’s My Stone Moon collection, seen here. . The past two-plus years have shown the strength of the tile industry as consumers flocked to the ceramic tile aisle for their home renovation needs in droves during the height of the pandemic.

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Picco Group receives 2022 Grande Pinnacle Award

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio—The winners of the 2022 Pinnacle Awards were announced during the Natural Stone Institute Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas. The floor-to-ceiling walls are made from Blanc Absolute Marble. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va. SMG Stone Company Sun Valley, Calif.

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Subtle Seaside Style: Tile Inspiration & Collections With a Soft Touch

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramics is at it again, this time with a focus on sea shells and mother of pearl as inspiration. Because the rivershell mosaic is thin, it is backed with ceramic, and meshed mounted for an easier installation. Stone & Glass Mosaics. The beach is calling. The Sea Glass Collection.

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NTCA names Brookes president, 2020 Tile Person of the Year

Floor Covering News

Brookes has built a resume of achievements and activities that represent commitment and passion for the tile and stone industry. In 1996, Brookes became a principal at Heritage Marble & Tile, a premiere tile installation company with a focus on detail, in Mill Valley, in the San Francisco Bay area.

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Adhesives: End users recommend their go-to glues

Floor Covering News

With large-format tiles trending, especially large slabs of marble in varying shades of stark white to a rich emerald green, finding the right kind of tile mortar for these installations is imperative. Whether it’s ceramic, porcelain, granite or marble this product has it covered.