Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2024

Atlanta—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will focus on the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) and the Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) programs during Coverings 2024 taking place April 22-25, 2024, here. Six openings remain. The schedule is as follows: Monday 4/22 11 a.m.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Today it is a medium sized producer of porcelain tiles, and ceramic wall tiles, offering home owners and designers a wide range of contemporary solutions with its wide and diversified product portfolio. Sustainable production is an ongoing objective at Recer. In 2022, Recer produced around 5 million sq.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Today it is a medium sized producer of porcelain tiles, and ceramic wall tiles, offering home owners and designers a wide range of contemporary solutions with its wide and diversified product portfolio. Sustainable production is an ongoing objective at Recer. In 2022, Recer produced around 5 million sq.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Always the pioneers in ceramic technology, they have once again developed a porcelain tile that is sure to change the interior and exterior ambiance of the world’s architectural structures. If you haven’t learned about gauged porcelain slabs yet, please read on. 2cm thick qauged porcelain slab for countertops.

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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.

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Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 20, 2012

To many people, the holiday season means travel: planes, trains, automobiles and hotels. Many hotel chains have realized that ceramic and porcelain tile from Tile of Spain is an ideal product for interiors. “They are going with a porcelain plank from Porcelanosa. . … Continue Reading.

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Conestoga Tile

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Always the pioneers in ceramic technology, they have once again developed a porcelain tile that is sure to change the interior and exterior ambiance of the world’s architectural structures. If you haven’t learned about gauged porcelain slabs yet, please read on. 2cm thick qauged porcelain slab for countertops.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

CTEF, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, has organized an online auction to take place in October to raise funds in support of its mission, which the COVID-19 pandemic has severely threatened. During normal times, CTEF generates income through in-person training and hands-on certification event fees. Flooring products.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2022

FCNews rounded up a few installers, contractors and craftsman/craftswomen to identify the adhesive products that help them seal the deal on the job site. Following is a sampling of some of those products: Bostik. Whether it’s ceramic, porcelain, granite or marble this product has it covered. Divergent Adhesives.

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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 10, 2020

Not only is the product particularly unique, but it comes with a set of dos and don’ts consumers are often unaware of or afraid to deal with. Regardless, education and sales training are imperative in order to communicate the story of natural stone.” – Villanueva-Heras, vice president of marketing, Emser. By Megan Salzano.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) acknowledged the success of its first online auction , which took place from Oct. The results of the first-ever CTEF online auction were a huge success,” said Scott Carothers, CTEF director of certification and training. Pendleton, S.C.—The

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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. to 4 p.m. “On

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with Guillermo & Tania. By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry. Guillermo Gomez Lama. Tania Marmolejo. Asterdisc 1B.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

To learn more about kitchen design and how you can incorporate some of these 2015 trends into your kitchen, stop by any of our Arizona Tile locations to speak with one of our professionally trained consultants. Arizona Tile Cementine Black and White Porcelain Decos. Industry Insights Product Information' Quartz Countertops.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Laticrete will exhibit its latest product solutions and innovations at Coverings 2021, including the soon-to-be-released Hydro Barrier Plus and Hydro Ban XP waterproofing and crack isolation membranes. Following are the products Laticrete will showcase at Coverings 2021. Products to be showcased. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 13, 2018

Cava by Living Ceramics. Perhaps the apotheosis of this trend can be seen in Cava: a collection designed for Living Ceramics by LucidiPevere. Perhaps the apotheosis of this trend can be seen in Cava: a collection designed for Living Ceramics by LucidiPevere. Cava collection by Living Ceramics.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the first train journey on the London underground. To The Trains Tile Sign. ceramic tile. green building products. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Product Plug. Dwell on Design 2014 – Top Products. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. cement tile.

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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. TD: What did you learn from your father’s experience?

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Tile Talk

MARCH 19, 2013

Handmade products have always intrigued me. With the vast majority of raw materials sourced locally, each ARTO product is manufactured with concrete. These shapely tiles are the product of the wooden blocks and the rubber molds they helped create. Also remember that each ARTO product is manufactured with concrete.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Leo Reynaga is flanked by Visalia Ceramic Tile owners, Robby Martinho (left) and Eddie Martinho. As a young father who started working before finishing high school, Reynaga came to Visalia Ceramic Tile with no experience and learned his craft through training with owner Robert Martinho. Flowood, Miss.—The ” Rod Owen, C.C.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

he looked high and low for a product that was energy efficient, simple to install, long lasting and, of course, dependable. He found a product with all those attributes and much more when he stumbled upon Step Warmfloor, an innovative radiant heating system with self-regulating properties.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Daltile’s new Defend is a distinct product line of high-performance ceramic tile featuring Microban technology, which will not wash off or wear away. ceramic tile consumption rose 23.7% billion square feet of ceramic tile, up 34.8% Ceramic residential sales in the U.S. In addition, through Q2 2021, the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In 2021, ceramic finally saw some relief as the category registered gains for the first time in two years. ceramic tile consumption was down 2% by volume throughout the second quarter of 2022 versus the same time last year. ceramic tile consumption at 2.11 billion square feet, up 0.7% compared to the same time last year.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Dave Murphy, the training director of N-Hance Wood Refinishing , believes that hardwood floors make an excellent choice in the kitchen. John Manning, manager broker at RE/MAX on Market in Seattle, WA, advises against hardwood, and even engineered wood flooring products. However, she recommends ceramic or porcelain tiles.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

It is also the tile contractor’s responsibility to backbutter large format or cupped porcelain even if it is not called out in the specifications. We just sent all of our installers through three days of Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) training. How important is education in this industry?

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

It is also the tile contractor’s responsibility to backbutter large format or cupped porcelain even if it is not called out in the specifications. We just sent all of our installers through three days of Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) training. How important is education in this industry?

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Heath Ceramics

APRIL 20, 2016

That means we’ve had over 50 years experience in handcrafting ceramics, and have learned a thing or a hundred about what works – and what doesn’t – when it comes to glaze. Working with glaze is a finely balanced, complex formulation that works on the specific clays we use, and the way we fire our ceramics. What is glaze, though?

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

Social Media Training. This revolutionary range of porcelain is well suited for indoor and outdoor applications. • Azteca (Booth 2211) will awe attendees with Jasper R40, a new ceramic tile series serving up a marble look that will enliven walls with its striking shade variations. Kitchen and Residential Design.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

S everal issues that shook out in 2023 have contributed to a less-than-stellar year for ceramic tile. The increase in interest/mortgage rates, an abrupt transition of spending among consumers—from goods to services—and price deflation have all caused a lack of growth for ceramic tile in 2023. Category experts agree the U.S.

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Heath Ceramics

MARCH 24, 2016

The joy of being a vertically - integrated company (where we design, make, and sell our own products) means that we have all the skills we need under one roof, and have long experience at working together. Our design teams work closely with our glaze masters, ceramic engineering and production teams to create and refine our glazes.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2021

The multi-surface visualizer allows consumers to get an idea of how an MSI product will look on the floor, countertop or wall. Ceramic suppliers are tapping their vast arsenal to support their retail partners in utilizing tile digital technology. The COVID-19 pandemic helped push your timeline up about five years as well.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

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. Quality companies who have developed new products and trained technical support offer huge advantages to designers and architects.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The multi-surface visualizer allows consumers to get an idea of how an MSI product will look on the floor, countertop or wall. Ceramic suppliers are tapping their vast arsenal to support their retail partners in utilizing tile digital technology. The COVID-19 pandemic helped push your timeline up about five years as well.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Mara Heras, vice president of marketing, Emser, noted emphasis continues to grow for sustainable materials, and homeowners are looking to replace inorganic materials with more natural stone products for both residential and commercial applications. Ultimately, man-made products cannot match the intrinsic beauty and nuance of natural stone.”.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2020

The first week of Alliance Flooring’s two-week Connect 2020 concluded with Engineered Floors, Metroflor, Emser and Armstrong providing retailers with product reviews, training guidance and special deals on pallets. The beauty of this line is that every single product is a high-density rigid SPC core,” Young said.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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