Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Decocer’s ceramic library offers a wide range of options in terms of color, finish, shape, format and design. However, according to Verónica Obrero, general sales manager, the company has made a “great investment in capacity” to increase sales in the US. In five years’ time, company executives intend to grow the U.S.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Don’t let tile mistakes haunt your home renovation. With expert advice from Architectural Ceramic’s Customer Service team, you can be prepared throughout your tile purchase and renovation. Whether you’re an architect, interior designer, or a DIY homeowner, we’ll help you avoid spooky tile situations.

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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. Tom gave me a parameter of what was needed, what aspects he wanted to hit and I built the curriculum around it,” Carothers explained.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

You may be adding garland to your White Pine or pining after tile you saw on our website. Whatever the case may be, when it comes to small design details, don’t forget about tile trim. We’ve been making a few lists of our own at Architectural Ceramics. A List of Tile Trim Terms.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Better yet, let’s look at a few fireplaces that feature Architectural Ceramics tile. Made to look like Italian travertine, this large format porcelain tile from our in-stock Monticello Collection , does double-duty as a stylish and durable fireplace option. Modern & Moody. Classy & Glassy.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 24, 2020

Chicago—Launched by Eugenio Megna, a former Fiandre executive, ELM Surfaces is a newly established tile distributor with experience and knowledge of the architecture, design and construction industry that offers a customer-centric approach to tile applications and product expertise. Eugenio Megna. Stile engineered wood flooring.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 22, 2015

Ton Holten began in the ceramic tile industry driving tile-laden tractor-trailers for a Dutch forwarding company from the far reaches of two continents back to his native Holland. To efficiently manage the 3,000 different kinds of tiles, we need to be very specific. Jane Giggal, Oneir Solutions Inc.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

One of the most respected Portuguese tile brands, Recer was founded in 1977. 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. Twenties by Recer.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

One of the most respected Portuguese tile brands, Recer was founded in 1977. 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. Twenties by Recer.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. ReCinder by Rosy Napper Tile Around Town – Mark Williams There were around 200 brands on display at SDS this year. Andrews/Quiligotti flying the flag for real terrazzo.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. ReCinder by Rosy Napper Tile Around Town – Mark Williams There were around 200 brands on display at SDS this year. Andrews/Quiligotti flying the flag for real terrazzo.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. ReCinder by Rosy Napper Tile Around Town – Mark Williams There were around 200 brands on display at SDS this year. Andrews/Quiligotti flying the flag for real terrazzo.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Not only does it require more knowledge on the part of the retail sales associate, but it also means successfully sharing that information with the consumer in a way that doesn’t turn them away from the category. Understanding how to use natural stone tile to recreate these designs, patterns, textures and colors adds to this advantage.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

“There have been concerns about higher inflation and rising interest rates within the lending industry over the past year,” noted Glenn King, vice president sales, Southeast region, Stanton Carpet. The ease of use of carpet tile is also a main decision driver in an education environment.”

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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. Instead of flowers, let’s talk showers and shower tile. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. Made in the U.S.A.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 5, 2021

During my spare time, I learned how to estimate complex commercial ceramic tile projects by reading a Dodge McGraw-Hill pamphlet, doing estimates on old projects and comparing them to the completed work. Convinced of the importance of field experience, I started installing ceramic tile. In 2019, she founded Takeoff Co.

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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

Las Vegas—Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has announced a comprehensive roster of both popular and new programs for Coverings 2022 —which will take place April 5-8, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center here. Three educational stages.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Tile can take your fireplace from ho-hum to exceptional, making it the focal point of your space. As you can see from the image above, the two main areas appropriate for tiling are the surround and hearth. So, can I use any tile for my fireplace? The product above is a porcelain field tile, selected for more than its beauty.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

economy heading into 2020 with a hopeful outlook and poised for growth—unemployment is down and consumer confidence is on the rise—the time for tile to shine is now. We love LVT—we sell LVT—but there is a huge market outside of LVT,” said Manny Llerena, director of sales and marketing, MSI. “We Las Vegas—With the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. Tile technology—membranes Find the full schedule here. Jackson, Miss.—The Workshops will be held in: Calif.,

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Floor Covering News

MAY 9, 2022

Cancos Tile Corporation (Cancos), a leading regional distributor and retailer of luxury ceramic tile and natural stone, partnered with Mill Point Capital LLC (Mill Point Capital), a middle-market private equity firm focused on control oriented investments in the business services, industrials and IT services sectors in North America.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 30, 2014

CANTON, OH (July 28, 2014) – Three members of the tile industry donated tile and installation materials to tile eight Habitat for Humanity homes in Norlina, North Carolina, in April. Best Tile of Raleigh donated floor and wall tile and Neuse Tile Service of Youngsville donated thinset mortar and grout.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2020

Kimberly Callahan, stepdaughter of Woody Sanders, president of DW Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting in Marietta, Ga., The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) recently announced its 2020 Tom Ade Scholarship Award winners for academic achievement. She also works at Visalia Ceramic Tile on a part-time basis.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

The waterproof label has transcended its rigid core roots and is now touted across a variety of flooring constructions—from SPC to tile and even hardwood and underlayment. Tile While it may be overlooked due to the enormity of the resilient flooring category, tile has long been touted as a waterproof building material.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 31, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA — MAY 20, 2016) The growth and energy at the 2016 Coverings show strengthened the show’s position as the leading international tile and stone exhibition in North America. This figure is an increase in overall attendance from the 2015 show, and to industry insiders, affirms positive movement in the tile and stone market.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 8, 2013

Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants (CTaSC) Announces the Release of the. SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2013) - Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants, Inc. The residential remodeling market is also benefiting from the increase in existing home sales and the rise in home prices.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

CANTON, OH (July 21, 2014) – Two members of the tile industry donated tile and installation materials for three Habitat for Humanity homes in Escondido, California, in June. Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. About Tile Partners for Humanity/Mountain Re-Source Center.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

An educated sales professional can be the No. The Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) is an international association of distributors, manufacturers and allied professionals of ceramic tile and related products dedicated to connecting, educating and strengthening tile and stone distributors.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

I would probably say the market’s going to be, at best, flat, maybe even a little bit down,” said Dick Quinlan, VP of sales and marketing, Wellmade. There’s still a lot of pricing mechanization going on, and as a result I think you’re going to see dollar sales will probably be down. Units might be flat.

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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 1, 2023

EnergieKer’s investments are focused on protecting all environmental resources on every production line and to ensuring compliance with the highest green economy standards. www.energieker.it L'articolo EnergieKer obtains UNI EN ISO 14001: 2015 certification proviene da ceramica.info.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 11, 2013

In part 1 of this feature on the industry in 2013 (ASHLEY, PLEASE LINK HERE TO PART 1), industry resources affirmed that the continuing housing recovery could mean a good year for ceramic tile and stone. Dancik feels pent-up demand and money sitting on sidelines should profit ceramic manufacturers, distributors and dealers. “In

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

According to Patrick Warren, vice president of residential sales, dealer and showrooms, Daltile’s residential remodel business was up almost double digits in 2022, but Daltile Statements dealers outpaced that growth. “As At the same time, Daltile has built the merchandising so the retail sales associate can close that sale.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

LVT/Rigid core Unilin FlinTile FlinTile locking technology offers a click rigid floor (SPC) with an authentic ceramic look that is easy to install and 100% waterproof due to grouted joints. FlinTile addressees the most important downsides of ceramic tiles offering easy installation, lightweight tiles and s trong impact resistance.

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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 30, 2012

Menzies was entertained by the stunning floral tiles that surrounded her grandmother’s best room fireplace. Taylor was spending an early childhood in front of a Tiffany tile fireplace at his family’s home. The foundation has since come to be seen as the singular authority on art tile heritage in the United States.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Ceramic tile is by far one of the most design savvy, alluring categories in the industry. Yet, some retailers struggle with the sale. One of MSI’s retail partners, Yates Flooring in Lubbock, Texas, features tile prominently and uses a key strategy of grouping color and material to help make the sale.

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