Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has expanded training and education for professionals in the ceramic tile and stone industry for 2023. We’re excited about providing ceramic tile installers with a more defined career path with these new programs,” said Brad Denny, executive director, CTEF. Pendleton, S.C.—The

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2022

Technical sales teams from Sika and Merkrete were on hand at at the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation’s (CTEF) headquarters recently to conduct tile-setting training. Pendleton, S.C.—Technical

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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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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 17, 2019

AC: Tell us a bit of background about yourself, how did you come into your current role with Architectural Ceramics? After my husband and I moved to the DC area in 2011, I found Architectural Ceramics. What’s your favorite part about working with Architectural Ceramics? AC: Favorite tile, check. R: THE PEOPLE!

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 31, 2016

Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. must meet the extensive environmental and social responsibility requirements of Green Squared, the ceramic tile industry’s multi-attribute, cradle-to-grave sustainability standard.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. must meet the extensive environmental and social responsibility requirements of Green Squared, the ceramic tile industry’s multi-attribute, cradle-to-grave sustainability standard.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Coefficient of friction (COF) requirements for ceramic tile are included in the vast majority of commercial construction specifications for ceramic tile. You didn’t know the standard for tile and COF had changed? 2012 standard for ceramic tile, which mandated this change in test methods. of the A137.1

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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 29, 2012

ASCER, the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association, sponsors a program at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University. … Continue Reading. Blog ASCER Cevisama Harvard tile of spain'

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

UL-Certified EPD for North American-Made Ceramic Tile Paves the Way for Points, Credits, and Compliance in Green Construction. and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards. International Trade of Ceramic Tile at Stake as ISO Delegates Meet at TCNA Headquarters and Clemson University.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 1, 2019

These ceramic tiles are available in three rusty shades and five decors in natural colours. These digitally printed porcelain tiles come in standard size of 200x200mm but also much larger slabs of 1200x1600mm. They can be used for walls, flooring and even to create unique countertops. Zellige Medina from Mainzu (200x200mm).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 1, 2019

These ceramic tiles are available in three rusty shades and five decors in natural colours. These digitally printed porcelain tiles come in standard size of 200x200mm but also much larger slabs of 1200x1600mm. They can be used for walls, flooring and even to create unique countertops. Zellige Medina from Mainzu (200x200mm).

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

Tile: The Natural Choice An overview of ceramic tile's performance and sustainability-related attributes. Tile and Green Building: Credits and Requirements An at-a-glance guide to the credits, points, and compliance parameters applicable to ceramic tile in today's green building standards and rating systems.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

Tile: The Natural Choice An overview of ceramic tile's performance and sustainability-related attributes. Tile and Green Building: Credits and Requirements An at-a-glance guide to the credits, points, and compliance parameters applicable to ceramic tile in today's green building standards and rating systems.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

UL-Certified EPD for North American-Made Ceramic Tile Paves the Way for Points, Credits, and Compliance in Green Construction. and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards. International Trade of Ceramic Tile at Stake as ISO Delegates Meet at TCNA Headquarters and Clemson University.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Following is a sampling of some of the technologies, solutions and innovations showcased at Surfaces 2023 : i4F In response to its supplier partners developing new products across various platforms and constructions, i4F continues to put the spotlight on visuals and installation systems that mimic ceramic tile—right down to the grout line.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 6, 2020

Browse through this collection of traditional Scottish homes that have been transformed to meet modern standards. This Scottish Family’s 200-year-old traditional farmhouse boasts far more than what meets the eye when looking only at the exterior. Tartan Influence in a UNESCO World Heritage. The Contemporary Colors of Life.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we love football almost as much as we love tile. When designers are considering materials for commercial hospitality or corporate spaces, porcelain tile works well because it meets ratings such as PSI (pounds per square inch) or COF (coefficient of friction) set by building code standards.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 1, 2016

A lengthy discussion was held regarding proposed standards for Thin Tile or Panels in Draft Format for Gauged Porcelain Tile & Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs A137.3 & A108.19. There was discussion of the need to do a complete review of all the A108 standards as there is a lot of information that needs updating.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The Coverings Connected session, “Environment, Health, Wellness and Alleviating Germaphobia—Ceramic Tile and the Future Green of Green Building,” will take place from 11 a.m. EST, and will be presented by Bill Griese, director, standards development and sustainability initiatives, Tile Council of North America, Inc., to 1:30 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2022

—Since 1955, Louisville Tile, a family-owned business, has been providing state-of-the-art ceramic tile and setting materials to both residential and commercial customers. It is that bedrock foundation which will allow our business to evolve and meet the unique challenges of the post-pandemic economy as the industry leader.”.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2022

Las Vegas—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) invites the tile industry to its booth (N3163) at Coverings 2022, taking place here, April 5-8, 2022 , for a demonstration of “GPTP By the Standard” and to witness the Mud Walls and Mud Floors Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) program tests. to noon and 3 p.m.

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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

DECEMBER 16, 2017

We’ve been making a few lists of our own at Architectural Ceramics. Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. This type of trim is available in ceramic, marble and porcelain.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Divinium is a porcelain and ceramic wall and mosaic collection. Artcrafted is a handcrafted-inspired, glazed ceramic wall tile and mosaic series. From classic red brick tones to creamy whites, Brickstaks features standard staggered bricks and a herringbone pattern.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Growing urbanization and increasing population levels in urban areas are spawning increasingly stringent noise and vibration standards and regulations. When installed under a floor, the underlayments provide greater comfort, protection and longevity, for ceramic, wood, LVT or laminated floors.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2023

W hile some flooring companies aim to be many different things to many different retailers—providing a breadth of product categories from wood to resilient to ceramic—Lux Flooring’s focus is singular: SPC luxury vinyl flooring. Indeed, Lux Flooring is making sure that its supply of SPC will continue to meet demand. Pictured is Brulee.

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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. Select sessions in this track include: Meeting Consumer Demand – Successful Exterior Installation. Arlington, Va.— Installation & Fabrication.

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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. Investing up front in high-quality flooring materials that meet or exceed ASTM International walking safety ratings will always provide an outstanding return on investment.

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Heath Ceramics

MARCH 3, 2015

The dwindling state of US manufacturing—and particularly US ceramics manufacturing—was never more evident to us than when we began looking for a new production director over a year ago. The challenge was that there just isn’t that much high-quality ceramics manufacturing in the US – so much production has been off-shored.

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 30, 2021

It has become the first manufacturer of ceramic slabs in the world to obtain “Solid Surfacing for Food Zone” certification. For those wanting more than the already impressive performance offered by the standard slabs, Laminam also offers additional Ambience bio-active treatments, which can be applied to most of its catalogue products.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The announcement was made by Bart Bettiga, executive director of NTCA, at its annual meeting, held virtually on Dec. I am humbled and honored to receive this award and be recognized by my peers in an industry I have been active in for almost 40 years,” Brookes said in the virtual meeting.

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Ceramics of Italy

AUGUST 29, 2023

As part of this vision, one of the highlights of 2022 was the acquisition of Best Surface , the group’s first Spanish factory located in the heart of the ceramic district of Castellón de la Plana. Thanks to this expansion, Laminam is now able to meet the daytime energy needs of its three electric kilns entirely with solar energy.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2023

In this collection, Classen combines the reliable locking system with a high-density, wood-based panel to deliver guaranteed waterproof protection up to one week—setting a new standard for the industry. With FlinTile, Unilin offers a ceramic alternative to SPC with real grout.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 5, 2016

As we reported last month, the Department of Labor (DoL) is moving forward with its proposed changes to the Wage & Hour Division’s Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime regulations. For the last 6 weeks, OIRA has been reviewing comment letters and meeting with stakeholders on the rule’s real world effects.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

April 2019 was the last time Coverings held an in-person show, and organizers say the industry is ready to meet and greet in person once again. The experiential programming aims to engage attendees representing all professional trade segments and deliver a holistic view of the tile industry’s standards and best practices.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

The primary floors specified for retail stores include LVT, ceramic tile, hardwood and polished concrete. You see some rubber in stairwells and ceramic in certain areas.” “The desire to have a residential/warm design—with commercial durability at a value—is front of mind for most Main Street commercial customers.”

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2015

The Cersaie Tile Fair 2015 concluded at the end of September in Bologna, Italy, bringing together some of the top tile producers and designers in the world, among them, Italian ceramic tile designer, Ceramiche Refin. Ceramiche Refin. In 1998 it became part of the Concorde Group. flooring solutions with designs created in Italy.

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