Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

Ceramic tile is not only beautiful, it is also healthy for your home. Some VOCs emitted by non-ceramic building products can contribute to a wide variety of health problems and Sick Building Syndrome, according to various health experts. Ceramic tile contains none of the formaldehyde found in some floor coverings.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The shade variation classification system for ceramic tile is a crucial tool in understanding and managing the inherent differences in color and texture that may exist within a product series. Each ceramic tile is manufactured using the same glaze application and body texture.

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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. Aix by Atlas Concorde.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 5, 2023

The jury praised the high architectural standards of this project, where traditional looking glazed stoneware tiles were used to guarantee aesthetic appeal and high durability. These constructions, which are presented as a sum of concatenated pavilions, grew over the years according to the spatial needs of those who inhabited them.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2022

Technical sales teams from Sika and Merkrete were on hand at at the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation’s (CTEF) headquarters recently to conduct tile-setting training. Pendleton, S.C.—Technical The post Sika, Merkrete conduct training at CTEF appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2024

Through dynamic panel discussions, networking sessions and working groups, attendees will be presented with valuable learning opportunities that foster direct lines of communication with key sustainability decision makers. Sustainability is not merely about products—it’s a guiding principle that shapes every aspect of our operations.

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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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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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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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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

JANUARY 26, 2022

All educational content is being planned to provide show-goers with information, knowledge, techniques and skills, enabling attendees to position ceramic tile and stone as the material of choice over other materials. Three educational stages. Coverings Lounge.

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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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Ceramics of Italy

APRIL 7, 2023

Marazzi, present in Spain with production plants at Castellón de la Plana since the early ‘80s, opens the doors of its first flagship showroom in Madrid. There’s a kind of magic in Marazzi’s product design and development,” Patricia Viel explains. www.marazzitile.co.uk

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 11, 2021

At Architectural Ceramics, our business revolves around our 4 Core Values that we strive to maintain and uphold throughout the whole tile process – Character, Community, Innovation, and Results That Matter. Be on the lookout for comfortable seating options, bright colors, and plenty of lighting arrangements among many other trends.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Attendees of the February 23 digital experience will be presented with complimentary industry content, featuring three live educational webinars that offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs), along with robust on-demand content. This discussion will dive into the current and evolving green building landscape and the role of ceramic tile.

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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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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 21, 2022

Showcasing the design and technology that has always underpinned the company’s research efforts, it gives architects and business partners an overview of Ideal Standard’s products in all their various versions, beginning with the Atelier Collections. There is also a technical area and a training space for the brand’s partners. .

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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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Ceramics of Italy

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The new Florim factory has been opened in the heart of the Italian ceramic district, in Fiorano Modenese: a 4.0 plant that sets unprecedented standards in the field of industrial innovation. The company is a market leader for this type of product, in terms of both the breadth of its range and its presence on the market.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

T he tremendous excitement surrounding the waterproof flooring category has spurred an array of both natural and synthetic products—and even some innovative, water-resistant hybrid materials. Customers say they love the classic, coastal neutrals presented in the Longboards collection, now with new colors. Vinyl Longboards.

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Garden State Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As many business owners and commercial contractors know too well, certain industries have particularly strict commercial flooring standards for the health and safety of the building’s occupants. Ceramic Tile is made from clay that is fired and glazed / decorated at lower temperatures than porcelain tile. percent or less.

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 30, 2021

It has become the first manufacturer of ceramic slabs in the world to obtain “Solid Surfacing for Food Zone” certification. Tests carried out by accredited external labs on Laminam surfaces just off the production line have shown the elimination of microbes, bacteria and mould of up to 93%. www.laminam.com.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

FCNews has announced the winners of its second annual FCNnovation Awards —a program designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies unveiled in the current year. The selling system’s best product is nylon 6,6—which includes Dixie’s EnVision 6,6 fiber. True Grout. Europe and Asia/Pacific.

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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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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 4, 2020

Emphasising the industrial qualities, imperfections and worn-effects are maintained to ensure a conservation of the stone’s natural look, with modern aesthetics and colours used to enhance the variation present in the material’s appearance. RE-TOUR Fog. RE-TOUR Ivory Decor Mix. RE-TOUR Ivory and Rope.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 13, 2013

standard and ISO 13007 Classification C1T. standard and ISO 13007 Classification C2ES2P2. We’re here to do more than sell products; we work hard to serve our customers and anticipate their needs for success today and tomorrow.”. From September 23rd to 27th, the Spanish ceramic industry gathers in Bologna, creating the.

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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. Luckily for designers and installers alike, a solution has evolved!

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

I really like to see people in the booths experiencing the product. to the highest number in history for the ceramic tile market: $4.42 Portobello America, which will officially open its full-service, ultra-modern production facility in Baxter, Tenn., And there’s business being done—that I can say for sure.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

Coverings 2023 will include four action-packed days of valuable insights and connections and state-of-the-art innovations in products, techniques and business practices for the tile and stone industry as well as the design industry. The tours will kick off each day at 11 a.m., between April 18-20.

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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. This new collection, created by artists Guillermo Gomez Lama and Tania Marmolejo, boasts eight different designs, each presented with three color options.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

FCNews reveals the winners of its third annual FCNnovation Awards—an initiative designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies launched in the current year. This immensely speeds up installation while safeguarding the authentic look and feel of ceramic.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This year’s event is themed “Design Anew” and will include new product launches from leading and emerging brands, as well as presentations from industry leaders. 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.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 28, 2013

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), announces the launch of the Tile of Spain Quick Ship Collection, a select group of tile products that are available for immediate purchase in the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

The experiential programming aims to engage attendees representing all professional trade segments and deliver a holistic view of the tile industry’s standards and best practices. This year, visitors will also find a new version of the Ceramics of Italy booth “Strada Dinamica.” What’s new.

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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 23, 2016

Coverings attendees will have the opportunity to view an exhibition of tiled benches, designed and built by students from SAIC, and participate in interactive educational classes presented by the Chicago Mosaic School, when the show takes place April 18–21 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The show is managed by National Trade Productions.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 4, 2016

Coverings attendees will have the opportunity to view an exhibition of tiled benches, designed and built by students from SAIC, and participate in interactive educational classes presented by the Chicago Mosaic School, when the show takes place April 18–21 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The show is managed by National Trade Productions.

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