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Must-have product introductions of 2023

Floor Covering News

SELLING POINT : Lighter, more resilient and easier to install and maintain than genuine stone. Classen: Ceramin Ceramin tiles are the ideal alternative to ceramic and natural stone. Research performed by the brand showed Soft Step achieving 70% higher sound absorption than other LVP options while being 46% warmer.

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Litokol opens a new facility in India in partnership with Pidilite Industries

Ceramics of Italy

Pidilite has also set up two other new production companies, again connected to the tile installation and natural stone sectors. Litokol’s new facility in India has a state-of-the-art production plant that manufactures epoxy, polyurethane and other reactive two-component products for the ceramic and building industries.

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Coverings releases 2023 education lineup

Floor Covering News

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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Coverings conference sessions announced

Floor Covering News

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. Arlington, Va.— Tapping the Luxury Market – Insider Secrets from Luxury Daily’s Women in Luxury. Designing for Outdoor Living.

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Why slip resistance continues to be a “moving target.”

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Specifying Ceramic Tile, Glass Tile, Stone and Terrazzo for Slip Resistant Surfaces…. Back then most ceramic tiles were not offered with a textured surface. These same concerns apply to glass tile, natural stone, terrazzo and other hard-finish surfaces. The standard of care was expected to be a minimum of 0.60

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Tile Industry 2013: Primed for Recovery

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, the primary source for ceramic tile industry data, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts.

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Collaboration on Installation is Key to Architect's Success

CUSTOM Insights Blog

The tremendous advancements in the evolution of porcelain and ceramic tile into larger sizes are a huge opportunity for architects, but those advancements come with increased installation complexity. Materials like terrazzo, stone and traditional tile can be intermixed, despite the different installation standards and slip coefficients.