Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7%

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2022

Martha Salazar, director of marketing for TCNA-Mexico, is a Coverings Rock Star Award recipient for 2022, according to the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). The Coverings Rock Star program is recognizes emerging tile and stone industry trailblazers who consistently innovate and lead through achievement. Clemson, S.C.—Martha

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Tile Talk

APRIL 28, 2015

A Saltillo tile entry features a cement tile rug. A few weeks ago, we spoke about the history, production and properties of Saltillo tile. To recap, hand-crafted from natural clay deposits, authentic Saltillo tile can only come from one place in the world - Saltillo, in the state of Coahuila in Mexico.

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Cement Tile Mexico Standards 100

The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

TCNA Executive Director Eric Astrachan Receives National Tile Contractors Association Joe Tarver Lifetime Achievement Award. TCNA Mexico Director Honored at Coverings 2015 Trade Show for Outstanding Achievement, Commitment, and Leadership. and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Resilient SPC vinyl plank and vinyl tile continue to represent excellent growth opportunities for 2024. LVT will continue to grow share in the resilient category, but economic concerns such as interest rates, consumer confidence, labor issues and tighter lending standards can and will have an impact on the overall flooring market.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2024

The segment posted astronomical gains year over year, beating out every other flooring category in terms of growth and stole share from carpet, hardwood, ceramic and laminate. The manufacturers informed the dealers that they were moving to standard payment terms of net 30 days for all products. It now ranks as the No. 2 distributor.

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