Tile Talk

JULY 22, 2014

Since launching our new line of Porcelain Pool Tile earlier this month, we''ve been getting a lot of questions about what makes porcelain tile better than ceramic tile. More commonly, the question is simply, "What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile?" Porcelain tile is a type of ceramic tile and nothing more.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Facing an unprecedented year of tumult, ceramic tile has continued its downward trend in 2020 following the category’s 2019 decline—its first loss in a decade. As ceramic tile continues to meet several challenges on its road back to growth, the onset of the coronavirus only added to the category’s hardships.

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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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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Earlier this year, Spanish manufacturers vowed to continue to meet the needs of architects and interior designers by keeping production going in the ceramic tile sector. 2 CM Pavers: Leveraging outdoor space to the fullest has become increasingly important this year. Grupo Greco Gres, Argos Santorini. Harmony, Riad.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

What’s more, the new line is designed for outdoor and wet areas. “It’s perfect for wayfinding or illuminating around a pool,” said Kathy Green, director of brand strategy and communications. “It It has an anti-slip finish, so it’s perfect for outdoor use. Divinium is a porcelain and ceramic wall and mosaic collection.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2022

Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, released the winners of its 2022 Best Booth Awards. Following are the winners of the Coverings 2022 best booth awards: The Overall Best in Show honor was presented to Landmark Ceramics (booth: North Hall, N1929), for the best use of tile.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 15, 2017

These types of tiles are technically called ceramic tiles, but many sources and even tile manufacturers have interchangeably referred to them as both ceramic and cement tiles. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles. Ceramic tiles involve clays and glazes that are fired in a kiln. Are Cement Tiles Truly Encaustic?

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 18, 2020

If you garden is giving you a headache and you’re tired of investing in a lawn that isn’t meeting your expectations, look no further. This communal space thoughtfully combines an outdoor patio with an urban garden that could transport you away from city life. Optimize your Garden. Small Garden Ideas , Better homes & Gardens.

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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. Coverings 2022 learning opportunities will focus on the key tenets of “Health, Wellness and Environment;” “Timeless Luxury;” and “Outdoor Living Spaces.”.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2022

The Experience Stage, new for 2022 and located within the Coverings Lounge, will enable attendees to learn from experts in the industry about Coverings’ core focuses of “Wellness & Environment,” “Timeless Luxury” and “Outdoor Living Spaces.” Happy hours and giveaways will also be featured in the Lounge each day of the show after 4:30 p.m.

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Tile of Spain USA

APRIL 5, 2016

A key design and trade show that receives more than 300,000 visitors from 160 countries, this year Salone will feature 2,100 exhibitors meeting. Salone is a meeting point for lovers of design and also has an outdoor version, Fuori Salone, as an alternative to the centralization of the fair. … Continue Reading.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2024

Beyond Dolomite tiles are offered in three different sizes (including a 12 x 24, 24 x 28 and 24 x 24 for outdoor applications), two finishes, mosaics and decors. The collection focuses on recreating the delicate veins and textures of the inspiration marble in four original variations.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

Today, ceramic and porcelain tile—in addition to their natural stone counterparts—offer endless style options for a consumer who has become focused on creating a singularly unique and design savvy experience at home. It’s meeting that modern farmhouse look with neutral colors, but it’s unique and affordable,” Llerena said.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2023

The lounge will be centrally located for attendees to relax and meet, gain professional knowledge, network with peers, hear from industry leaders and attend happy hours featuring prize giveaways. Also new to Coverings 2023 is the Distributor Lounge, sponsored by the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA).

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Tile of Spain USA

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Ceramic tile manufacturers from Spain are making waves in the digital arena by turning to technology to transform the tile selection process. “We The applications we are seeing offer users a uniquely creative opportunity to explore innovative formats, applications and finishes to meet specific design needs.”. CREATE 3D by Baldocer.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

February 2016 – Rockville, MD – Twice as thick as most tiles, Garden 2cm is one of Architectural Ceramic ‘s first outdoor pavers. Seamless transitions from indoor to outdoor spaces. Come into any of our 6 showrooms today to meet with a designer about your tile needs! High traffic areas. Self supporting.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2023

The discrepancy between dollar sales and volume was more significant than in years past and ceramic suppliers agreed it had much to do with price increases and inflation. As the heaviest hard surface category, it makes sense that freight hikes would impact ceramic more so than other hard surface solutions. billion square feet.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. Ceramic market update. ceramic tile market. ceramic tile consumption in 2021 was 3.11 Let’s make it happen.”.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 14, 2017

These types of tiles are technically called ceramic tiles, but many sources and even tile manufacturers have interchangeably referred to them as both ceramic and cement tiles. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles. Ceramic tiles involve clays and glazes that are fired in a kiln. Are Cement Tiles Truly Encaustic?

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

While sites like Travel.com offers suggestions of where to go with their article, the Top 10 Most Searched Summer Destinations , at Architectural Ceramics, we’ve come up with our own 10 cities, as well as tile collections inspired by each popular place. The dimensional ceramic tile is available in two main shapes, Elle and Tear.

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Ceramics of Italy

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The high-ceilinged interiors allow visitors to enjoy a unique view of the large ceramic slabs, which integrate seamlessly with the rest of the Atlas Concorde product portfolio. The sequence of spaces is intended to inspire visitors with a design proposal that showcases the full potential of the Atlas Concorde range.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 19, 2020

With Coverings cancelled due to the Coronavirus epidemic, and face-to-face meetings now out of the question, Diary of a Tile Addict has been opened up to selected tile manufacturers to keep the flow of tile information flowing world-wide. Suitable for indoor, outdoor and even wet areas, Vetro Marino has a unique tactile appeal.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The materials that are becoming more relevant every day range from cork, terrazzo, natural stone and hardwood, to ceramic tiles, wool and other natural fiber carpets. Whether installed indoors or outdoors, safety should be a primary consideration as slip and falls are the leading category of lawsuits across commercial facilities of all types.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. Architectural Ceramics carries our Sugar and Truffle Collections in recycled glass. 2CM: Outdoor formats are creeping up on the US market.

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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. ” Some of MSI’s latest tile collections are expanding eco-friendly attributes from the indoors to the outdoors, including its Legions collection seen here.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

Coverings 2023, the preeminent international ceramic tile and natural stone event in North America, exceeded expectations with a vigorous 50% year-over-year increase in attendance, totaling nearly 27,000 eventgoers who gathered here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

The previous Orlando show after the pandemic had limited attendance—people were still concerned about [meeting in person],” Patricia Acosta, corporate communications manager at MILEstone, told Floor Covering News. to the highest number in history for the ceramic tile market: $4.42 By value, consumption was in fact up 14.4%

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

The four key tenets of Coverings 2023—Health & Wellness, Sustainability, Outdoor Spaces and Timeless Luxury—will be focal points of the Coverings Lounge. Sanders Tile & Stone Contacting will be working alongside Coverings to underscore the Outdoor Spaces tenet in the Coverings Lounge. Distributor Lounge.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 24, 2023

Atlas Concorde USA, an Italian-designed, American-made porcelain and ceramic tile manufacturer, introduced Hero, a modern porcelain tile collection inspired by natural slate stone; and Cove Terra, a solid color concrete-look porcelain tile collection. Franklin, Tenn.—Atlas

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Garden State Tile Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

That is why many of us desire to bring elements of the natural world into our homes and workplaces with unimpeded access to the outdoors such as terraces, sunrooms, large windows, and balconies, as well as with house plants, and nature-inspired textures, patterns, and materials in our coverings, artwork, and furniture.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In addition, she said how consumers are utilizing the material continues to make its mark—expansion to the outdoor, more wall applications and wet areas are key drivers. For these reasons, Heras said Emser agrees the overall ceramic tile and stone industry continues to grow at a low single-digit pace. Where opportunity lies.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 15, 2018

This family house remodel expands on an existing house on the plot, which lacked an optimum indoor-outdoor connection. The pavilion-like living room is now where the kids, parents and guests can meet up and share valuable time together. Additionally, the space clearly needed a common area.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Atlas Concorde and Florim have impressive outdoor pool systems. Design Innovation – This green wall is the Iris’s Slide ceramic series. I went with the Florim light gray and white 2cm wooden outdoor tiles for my company. I’m not aware of another manufacturer who has a near polished finish that meets DCOF.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Atlas Concorde and Florim have impressive outdoor pool systems. Design Innovation – This green wall is the Iris’s Slide ceramic series. I went with the Florim light gray and white 2cm wooden outdoor tiles for my company. I’m not aware of another manufacturer who has a near polished finish that meets DCOF.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 4, 2023

Use indoors, outdoors or flow in between for continuous design. With the added benefit of Daltile’s StepWise technology that provides 2x more slip resistance than regular tile, users can create a seamless design from the indoor to outdoor space. Rekindle is a contemporary option when neutrals are desired. Made in the USA.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

Outlander also includes Daltile’s StepWise technology that provides 50% greater slip resistance than traditional tile, making Outlander suitable for both indoor and outdoor use—and the ability to flow between both. Outlander is a modern terrazzo line that has an organic twist to it. It is also made in the USA.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 30, 2023

Raj Shah, MSI co-CEO M S International, more commonly known as MSI, started making headlines about 15 years ago as an affordable source of ceramic tile and stone. Did the year meet your expectations? It used to be you and I sit down, talk about our values, maybe have a town hall meeting. Let’s look back to 2022.

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