Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2020

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) said it has received many requests to make its online courses available at a lower cost. This is so company employees can be productive and take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about their trade and job skills while at home. Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

—MAPEI recently introduced Mapeguard CI, a time-saving solution for ceramic tile and stone installations. For projects that do not require sound ratings, “Mapeguard CI makes sense in a tile-dominated industry,” said Sonya Moste, product manager for MAPEI’S crack isolation and sound control membranes. “In

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How to Floor Tile

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

We like the appeal of warm Natural Stone and Slate offers an earthy look but it's days are numbered in your shower. There are a number of Natural Stone products you see installed in shower design centers all over made from Marble, Travertine and yes, Slate. I actually like Natural Stone for the workability.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we love football almost as much as we love tile. We’re also known for our expertise in residential tile products. The desk is beautifully clad in a neutral and natural stone look-a-like material from our Slim Slab Collection. But, did you know we tackle commercial projects as well?

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Ceramics of Italy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

After signing a joint venture agreement with chemical group Pidilite Industries Ltd in 2019, Litokol SpA recently opened a new production facility in the town of Amod in the Indian state of Gujarat. Pidilite has also set up two other new production companies, again connected to the tile installation and natural stone sectors.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings, Register for Coverings 2023 here.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Las Vegas—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will promote the value of certification and training for tile installers during TISE—the International Surface Event—2024 taking place here January 24-26, 2024. It covers in-depth the components of year one for a ceramic tile tradesperson and includes three components.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 23, 2021

T he more intimate June event gathered a dense professional crowd whose purpose was to connect with their fellow industry professionals, source products from over 1 9 0 exhibiting brands and get back to networking throughout the exhibit hall, according to show organizers. . Kudos to Informa for officially opening up our industry!

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2022

The International Certified Flooring Installers association (CFI) offers educational programs and certifications across multiple categories such as carpet, resilient, hardwood and ceramic tile and stone. We teach them the standards, then we test them.”. In addition to its classes, CTEF also has a certification program.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

It’s important for exterior installations to be protected from the [prospect] of efflorescence,” said Ian O’Connor, product manager, grout, care and tools, Custom Building Products. Being naturally resistant to mold and mildew makes it ideal for use in areas prone to water incursion. Custom Building Products.

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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. Attendees will learn the steps involved in the design-build process for outdoor spaces and how to successfully deliver the final product to the client.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. You can keep the memories and feelings of summer alive throughout the year with our ceramic Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles and Fruit, Floral and Vegetable Garden Murals. Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Summer Harvest Mural 8" x 23".

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Ceramic floor tile first started to appear in medieval England in the thirteenth century. The time and labor to create the product and the travel expense to get it from point A to B was out of reach, except for the wealthy and the church. Quick History of Tile in Medieval England. The cost of producing and exporting was high.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

National Tile Day is also a bit of a preview to the thousands of wow-worthy tile products that will be on display at Coverings in April. Coverings attendees can learn about the benefits of selecting tile, installation standards and best practices, and the latest market introductions at the show. At 1:00 p.m. Blog: coverings.com/blog.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In 2022, Engineered Floors and Dream Weaver Carpet continued to expand the DW Select collection of products. Mohawk has reset the standard for the texture and realism of wood décor with Signature Technology. Mohawk has developed new products with striking visuals and convenient features at a fraction of the cost of wood and vinyl. .

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele.

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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. Finding floors that meet global sustainability standards can be daunting.

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Conestoga Tile

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The TCNA also works with legislators and manufacturers to ensure that tile produced and sold within the US meets a strong set of standards. This in turn means that our clients receive a high-quality product that will last them as long as they own their homes (or decide to remodel).

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 23, 2016

Over the course of a three-week workshop, SAIC students studying Architecture, Interior Architecture and Fine Arts, will learn about the process of selecting tile materials, creating construction and installation drawings, and fabricating and installing the product to look and perform optimally. Blog: coverings.com/blog. About Coverings.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 4, 2016

Over the course of a three-week workshop, SAIC students studying Architecture, Interior Architecture and Fine Arts, will learn about the process of selecting tile materials, creating construction and installation drawings, and fabricating and installing the product to look and perform optimally. Blog: coverings.com/blog. About Coverings.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic. In the shower area, Architectural Ceramic’s Estrella Grande tile mosaic was used. Design and photo credit via Aidan Design, featuring AC’s Estreslla shell mosaic backsplash.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2021

By Reginald Tucker Floor Covering News , with the launch of The Great Reveal, is providing manufacturers with creative ways to get their new flooring products in front of specialty retailers around the country so they may be better prepared to present consumers with new products, colors and designs to help them complete their renovation projects.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The TCNA also works with legislators and manufacturers to ensure that tile produced and sold within the US meets a strong set of standards. This in turn means that our clients receive a high-quality product that will last them as long as they own their homes (or decide to remodel).

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

The show floor was indeed abuzz with high-energy meetings, product demonstrations and educational opportunities. Micah Hand, director of marketing and product development for Florida Tile, also noted the quality of attendees at the show. “I ceramic tile consumption was up 17.8% Tile market grows. imported 532.5 What’s trending.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor. Slate is a natural stone and you have to seal it before you grout. ceramic tile. design standards. green building products. Product Plug. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. The use of a Gray colored Thinset can result in discoloration of the stone or the appearance of oily stains on the face of the stone. Calacatta Gold Master Bath.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 13, 2013

Specifying Ceramic Tile, Glass Tile, Stone and Terrazzo for Slip Resistant Surfaces…. Back then most ceramic tiles were not offered with a textured surface. It became a big selling point, and new tile products were developed with a textured finish. Slip resistant standards-of-care and codes have been a moving target.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

On wall installations especially, large-format, traditional thickness porcelain or ceramic tile can be a bit labor intensive. The attendees left with an appreciation for the possibilities of this unique, new technology and shared many positive comments about the product. There is little question that thin tile is here to stay.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Remember, large format tile is any tile with one or more sides 15” or longer, backed by CUSTOM’s lifetime system warranty when used with a qualifying system of products. Click here to search for a mortar by ANSI standard. CUSTOM offers mortars ideal for holding large format tile on walls and even ceilings successfully.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Black tile provides a dark, rich ambiance that could be a refreshing change to the more standard light and crisp bathroom décor. Arizona Tile was founded in 1977, and is the largest independently owned importer of ceramic and porcelain tile, as well as natural stone slabs and tiles in the U.S. Matte and Semi-Gloss Tiles.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Ceramic tile use throughout Spain is prolific. Not only can it be seen on the floors and walls of Spanish churches and palaces, but ceramic tile also plays an integral role in the everyday functioning of modern homes, hospitals, educational centers, hospitality and commercial applications. Tile of Spains exhibit at Coverings 2013.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be matched to the exact needs of each project. The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

With that, more than 900 exhibitors from over 50 countries packed the aisles of the Georgia World Congress Center with the latest, most innovative stone and tile products. Galala dimensional stone from Marmi Natural Stone. Now, what would Coverings be if it weren’t for the beautiful tile and stone designs?

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Tile Talk

MARCH 26, 2013

Handmade products require time and often dont work for projects that are on a tight schedule. Avente works closely with its tile artisans and sometimes, we can beat the standard delivery time or find ways to improve delivery with expedited freight or shipping. If it cant be done, cest la vie ; but, lets look at the options. at 6:00 AM.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

APRIL 28, 2015

For ceramic or porcelain tile greater than 15” (38 cm) on one or more sides and for all natural stone, the new industry standard calls for the use of a specialized mortar. This mortar qualifies for CUSTOM’s lifetime warranty when used with a qualifying system of eligible preparation and grouting products.

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