Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2024

He has recently written a very insightful article for Vigilancer (reprinted in full below) that provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the instigators of the aesthetic and technical innovations that have revolutionised the ceramic sector over the past few decades. Tile Where was your production? At our Nules facilities.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 23, 2021

—At Coverings 2021, the largest international tile and stone exhibition in North America, Ceramics of Italy will return here to the Orange County Convention Center from July 7-9 to showcase an array of new ceramic and porcelain tile collections and installation products in the center’s North Hall. – 4 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Orlando – Coverings has released a sneak peek of new tile and stone products, along with a select preview of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be showcased at Coverings 2023, set to take place April 18-21, 2023, here at the Orange County Convention Center. As the No.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 25, 2022

Foam Products. Foam Products offers a wide array of underlayment options for virtually any situation. The company’s top-selling products for the past 10 years are its Eco and LVT underlayment options. These products cover all vinyl, wood and laminate, according to Jim Wink, vice president of sales and marketing.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The product integrates porcelain tile with LED lighting to create a backlit look for users. The company is also working with an LED supplier to provide light-changing LEDs for the product line, which will also allow users to adjust the lighting using the company’s LED application via a mobile device.

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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. WHAT IS GARDEN 2CM PRODUCT USED FOR? Raised installation or pedestal systems requiring perfectly level flooring that allows rainwater to flow below the flooring. High traffic areas.

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 19, 2024

Cipa Gres, a longstanding Italian producer of full-body porcelain tiles, has started up its new body preparation line designed and built entirely by Sacmi. The new line enables Cipa Gres to in-source the production of spray-dried powder rather than purchasing it on the market. www.cipagres.it

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2022

That success didn’t happen by chance—it was quality products that helped generate the revenue stream that continues to this day. The following products represent a sampling of new collections or expanded product line offerings that scored high among specialty floor covering retailers and distributors in 2021.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 29, 2020

Ceramics are a safe choice for the environment. And it is not just underfoot that the impact of tiles is felt; the construction industry has utilised ceramic tiles to create high-tech ventilated façades, as well as roofs and demonstrated that major energy savings can be made. Deco Tattoo by Apavisa. Bionictile by Ceracasa.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

If you're considering how to install natural stone floor tile, be aware that there's a significant difference between natural stone and ceramic tile especially when it's over wood framing. This is completely untrue and will many times lead to a very costly replacement. Let's explore in more detail.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 5, 2023

A housing system is developed and a systematic grouping of rigid unit types is avoided. As for the materials used, the use of ceramics both in common areas and inside the homes is noteworthy. Ceramic (porcelain stoneware) is also used inside the homes, both for flooring and for covering wet areas.

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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. When it comes to onboarding ceramic or even successfully selling your store’s current ceramic program, the question of product selection is key.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

AUGUST 16, 2018

For nearly 6,000 years, ancient architects have incorporated ceramic tile in their building projects. Ceramic tile was used during the construction of buildings, walkways, and courtyards. Porcelain wood tile like this one from Cotto D’Este’s Cadore series is a popular design option in outdoor porcelain tile.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 30, 2020

—Laticrete has introduced Laticrete Select-Bond, a versatile tile and stone adhesive system that includes optional kits for specialized enhancements. Laticrete Select-Bond is a unique innovation that delivers real value to the distributor and installer,” said Jon Scott, Laticrete senior product manager. “A and A118.11

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Las Vegas—Sika and Merkrete will showcase their products at TISE 2024 in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center here next week. SikaTile-815 Secure Grout is suitable for dimensional stone, slate, granite, stone agglomerates and most types of ceramic, ceramic mosaic, quarry, brick paver, porcelain, glass and clay tile installations.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2021

By Ken Ryan—For many flooring retailers, 2021 represented their best sales year ever , and it’s no wonder as the product pipeline continued to deliver innovative offerings that were in high demand. Following are some of the top must-have product introductions of 2021, along with their key selling points. Create Flooring: Lofts.

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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. Rather, it is a product ecosystem consisting of porcelain floor and wall tiles united by a profound aesthetic harmony.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The newly released 450+ page resource offers an extensive and varied assortment of products for interior and exterior design, catering to both residential and commercial needs. Trend analysis, worldwide procurement, sales expertise and leadership has led to this comprehensive catalog that delineates Emser’s array of offerings.”

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Floor Covering News

JULY 21, 2022

—The Portobello America full-service, state-of-the-art tile production facility , located here, is slated to be operational by early next year. From day one of production, the new factory will be able to double originally planned capacity of smaller pieces, such as 8 x 8, 3 x 6, 3 x 12 and everything in between.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland just outside the DC-metropolitan area, Architectural Ceramics is familiar with chilly temperatures in winter. Now let’s heat things up and find out which system may be right for you. They’re experts in what goes between and under our tile; which includes floor warming systems.

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Conestoga Tile

AUGUST 16, 2018

For nearly 6,000 years, ancient architects have incorporated ceramic tile in their building projects. Ceramic tile was used during the construction of buildings, walkways, and courtyards. Porcelain wood tile like this one from Cotto D’Este’s Cadore series is a popular design option in outdoor porcelain tile.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 3, 2014

Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Along with washing the outdoor furniture, cleaning the grill for upcoming BBQs, and testing outdoor equipment, you shouldnt forget to refresh and update the look of your swimming pool with richly colored, hand-painted porcelain tiles. Tuesday, June 3, 2014. By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

Daltile’s Defend tile line features Microban technology to attract consumers looking for healthy, clean floor products. By Megan Salzano Ceramic tile is one of only two truly aspirational product categories available in flooring today—hardwood being the other. Know your tile products and sell them. Talk about it.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 17, 2014

Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup. of Spanish TECHLAM® porcelain panels cover the Arena Corinthians stadium in Brazil. The tiles are TECHLAM ® NEU porcelain panels developed and. Further, Tile of Spain mentions that this "cutting-edge porcelain material is highly resistant to. ceramic tile.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

By Megan Salzano—W ith the pandemic shaking up product launch strategies, the fall selling season has become a key product launch phase for many suppliers. While Surfaces remains the main stage for most manufacturers, new products are hitting the streets—and dealer showrooms—this fall that have never been seen before.

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The London Tile Co.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Wood naturally expands when it comes into contact with moisture – that’s the downside of using a natural product. Plus, wooden floor won’t retain heat for very long, making it an expensive prospect to run over time with your underfloor heating system. Enter the wood effect porcelain tile.

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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. Matt Nordloh of MAPEI presented Leaner, Greener, Larger, Lighter: Thin Tile Systems to over 70 architects and manufacturer reps in attendance.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2021

To that end, awareness is growing among consumers around antibacterial materials and antimicrobial products, and the hygienic benefits these low-maintenance surfaces provide. As this trend grows—and is expected to continue to do so for the foreseeable future—flooring suppliers are developing products that promote cleanliness and hygiene.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Innovation, possibilities and technology in ceramic tile. This past week I attended an event in Boston that was hosted by Tile of Spain which showed the advances that have been made in ceramic tile. Now just by looking at the photo above, can you tell if this is ceramic tile or real wood? Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Thats value!

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Now, you too can bring the look and feel of Portugal into your home by using our Portuguese Ceramic Tiles in your next project. Portuguese Oporto 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Aside from all these wonderful things are the ceramic tiles of the country. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Image by Viktor Keech.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. event serving the floor covering industry, once again brought together buyers and sellers from around the world to see the latest floor covering products, tools, services and technologies. Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Surfaces, the largest U.S. Crossville Inc.’s

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Garden State Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Simply put, porcelain and ceramic is the secret to safe, stylish and sustainable spaces. Made from natural ingredients and free from toxic chemicals, ceramic and porcelain keeps your home and business healthy by avoiding exposure to harmful contaminants that are found in other surfaces. First, tile is energy efficient.

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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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