Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

Product quality, design, innovation, Italian origin, and sustainability are all key components of the Italian ceramic tile industry’s success. The intrinsic characteristics of ceramic products make them preferable to other materials in terms of their limited impacts over their life cycle. of Italian ceramic tile production.

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Tile of Spain USA

JULY 21, 2016

demand for decorative tile is forecast to increase 3.5% billion sq ft in 2020 , according to a recent study from The Freedonia Group. Porcelain tile is expected to register the fastest growth in area demand terms through 2020. The rise in popularity of thin porcelain tile (TPT) will especially bolster demand.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with Guillermo & Tania. 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. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design. The same determination applies to their design sense when it comes to tile. From Venetian glass mosaic tiles, to ceramic tile that closely resembles heavy brocade patterns, to the crispness of summery linens, it seems the Italians have perfected the art of mimicry.

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Kitchens for Living

APRIL 21, 2015

I wanted to share some solid info about tile from the man who knows it best, Ryan Fasan. I had the pleasure of meeting “THE tile man” on my recent trip to the trade show Cevisama with Tile of Spain. For your viewing pleasure I am including some photos from some of the Spanish tile brands seen at Cevisama15).

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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, Tenet sessions.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

By Megan Salzano—While resilient flooring— rigid core SPC in particular —has taken the industry by storm, ceramic tile is poised for a resurgence. Daltile’s Perpetuo collection comes in several formats, including a wave structure/texture wall tile that exemplifies the sensory component of biophilic design. “The

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Garden State Tile Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Tiles That Evoke Natural Harmony. Studies have shown that human connection with nature can help boost one’s mood, health, sleep cycle, and productivity. The deco pattern tile are a more modern and longer-lasting alternative to wallpaper if one wishes to create a mural of the beauty found in nature. Florals: Forma.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Moroccan Tile: In a Class of Its Own. Image Source: Ceramics Today via Saudi Aramco World. But for this post, I would like to focus on just one of these art forms -- the mesmerizing forms, colors and shapes of Moroccan tile, Zillij (also spelled as Zellige or Zellij ). Image Source: Ceramics Today via Saudi Aramco World.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Interview with Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC. Todays post is the second in our Tile Artisans Interview Series. It’s a joy to share their love of tile. I met Esther of Lilywork Tile about eight years ago at Coverings, an annual tile and stone trade show. Bosphorous/Rosette Focal by Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

Pictured are Restful Trek (carpet tile) and Wildwood Preserve. In the last decade, the segment was hard hit by online retailers who provided convenience, competitive pricing and extensive selections, according to industry studies. The primary floors specified for retail stores include LVT, ceramic tile, hardwood and polished concrete.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Inspired by mosaic artisan techniques, Geome features a geometric pattern with subtle color shifts, while Oxidize has an anodized metal look, similar to glazed ceramic. Both designs are available in 18 x 36 tiles. Dialogue carpet tile is optimized for low embodied carbon and is carbon neutral. CROSSVILLE.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 28, 2020

We noticed quite a few more searches for “cabin design ideas” as more and more people seek quieter areas to wait-out the pandemic, and of course we saw plenty of tile in all shapes and sizes. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 6, 2020

—Armstrong Flooring has received Good Design awards for Rigid Core Vantage, Migrations and Striations BBT, and Alterna engineered tile. Alterna Plank with Diamond 10 technology captures the natural beauty of stone, ceramic or porcelain, while retaining warmth, absorbing sound and feeling more forgiving to your feet.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2021

Studies have shown the pandemic has made consumers more aware of the need to maintain hygiene—both on a personal level as well as in their homes—to reduce the chances of infection. Marble and porcelain samples showed clear signs of tarnishing while UltraCeramic did not, the company said. By Ken Ryan. D ALTILE /M ICROBAN.

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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. Glass tile use has greatly increased in recent years.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

last year, resilient, ceramic and hardwood saw their shares of commercial flooring specs grow to 28.7%, 14.8% Ceramic tile, whose share of commercial hovers around 15%, benefitted from the activity seen in healthcare applications. Carpet tile remains the dominant format, accounting for roughly 60% of sales. in 2019 to 4.9%

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. One might say Donato Pompo’s career in tile was foreordained. 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.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 7, 2019

In addition, according to the 2018 Houzz Bathroom Trends Study , more than half of Baby Boomer homeowners are planning to renovate their bathrooms to support aging in place. Adding natural stone, porcelain or ceramic tile can bring a sense of sophistication to bathrooms while also being simple to maintain.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Since tile dealers and distributors are no exception, understanding how to create and manage a blog is key to your social marketing success. Blogging is valuable for tile dealers and distributors for several reasons. Studies have shown consumers are more likely to buy products and services from people they know. What is a Blog?

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. As a recent Art History graduate from Loyola Marymount University, the Arts of Islam became a favorite subject among the various cultures and styles I studied. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Like many industries, tile has been through a lot the past five years. But those tile manufacturers, distributors and dealers that survived the tough times are now well positioned to benefit from the improving economic climate heralded by many observers. According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

In its 70-plus years of delivering trendy product designs in a range of formats, including floor and wall tile and countertops, a few Daltile products have stood above the rest. RevoTile is genuine porcelain tile offered in 26 marble, wood, stone and concrete looks. I4F/Hymmen digital printing on ceramic.

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