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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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

AUGUST 25, 2022

The International Certified Flooring Installers association (CFI) offers educational programs and certifications across multiple categories such as carpet, resilient, hardwood and ceramic tile and stone. We teach them the standards, then we test them.”. In addition to its classes, CTEF also has a certification program.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Come with us back in time to learn a few quick facts about medieval flooring, from stone to encaustic! Ceramic floor tile first started to appear in medieval England in the thirteenth century. As time progressed and the tile manufacturing became more standardized and abundant, tiles became more available to the rising merchant class.

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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. The content is aligned with industry standards and methods, ensuring relevance and applicability. Jackson, Miss.—The

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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. These sessions will focus on the breathtaking world of tile and stone. Materials & Trends. Designing for Outdoor Living.

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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. Pendleton, S.C.—CTEF, The online auction takes place from Oct. 21 at noon until Oct. 26 at 10 a.m.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) created the Dan Hecox Service Award to be given out annually at Coverings. Gundlach Company as a tool sales representative. Sanders is principal of DW Sanders Tile & Stone in Marietta, Ga. Orlando, Fla.— After a short illness, Hecox died at the age of 52 on September 21, 2020.

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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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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy. Plus, you can always call on our Technical Services for expert assistance on any type of project.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you write the 09 30 00 tile spec for a warranted installation of tile products? CUSTOM has a complete listing of all TCNA-endorsed methods for installing ceramic and natural stone along with CAD drawings showing the recommended products for each detail.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 9, 2021

Floor covering dealers across the coun­try continued to request copies long after the publication hit the streets, citing the guide as an optimal training tool for new salespeople as well as a refresher for existing sales associates. It’s all about giving you the tools you need to help seal the deal. Getting to know your LVPs.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, announced an extensive lineup of new and returning activations for Coverings 2023, which will take place April 18-21, here at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings,

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Tile Talk

APRIL 2, 2013

The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the Value of Pinterest. Through increased exposure via Pinterest , designers, architects, stone and tile businesses, retailers and distributors are allowed access to millions of inspiring projects and settings they would never have seen before unless they conducted specific searches.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

It’s important for exterior installations to be protected from the [prospect] of efflorescence,” said Ian O’Connor, product manager, grout, care and tools, Custom Building Products. Prism Ultimate Performance, a latex-polymer modified, calcium aluminate cement-based formula, aims to set a new standard in cement-based grout technology.

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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.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 23, 2016

ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design. Blog: coverings.com/blog. About Coverings.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 4, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design. Blog: coverings.com/blog. About Coverings.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 13, 2013

standard and ISO 13007 Classification C1T. standard and ISO 13007 Classification C2ES2P2. “The MAPEI has manufactured Tile & Stone Installation Systems for more than 75 years,” Pistulka stated. From September 23rd to 27th, the Spanish ceramic industry gathers in Bologna, creating the. www.mapei.com.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 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. Here’s a glimpse of what new tile and stone products enjoyed the most visibility by the show’s visitors. ceramic tile.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

CUSTOM recently spoke with Roger Leasure, president of Northern California Tile & Stone (NCTS) in Sacramento, Calif. NCTS is a Certified 5-Star Tile Contractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. The firm is focused on leading in the categories of best practices and client satisfaction.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

CUSTOM recently spoke with Roger Leasure, president of Northern California Tile & Stone (NCTS) in Sacramento, Calif. NCTS is a Certified 5-Star Tile Contractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. The firm is focused on leading in the categories of best practices and client satisfaction.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 22, 2021

There are specifications that are standard, but they’re very hard for a consumer to understand. Ann Wicander, president, WE Cork , noted that ceramic tile and hardwoods, while they may look good, are very noisy. It allows contractors to pour the floor and leave with little to no need for finishing tools. Ardex K40 Rapid.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I met Esther of Lilywork Tile about eight years ago at Coverings, an annual tile and stone trade show. “I realized the layering of pattern, texture and color I wanted could best be achieved in the ceramic arts.” ceramic tile. design standards. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. — Bill Buyok.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Other than slight changes being made to the materials and tools over the years, the manufacturing process remains the same. Handmade cement tiles start as a mixture of natural materials including crushed limestone, Portland cement, aggregate (small stones), sand, and water. ceramic tile. design standards. bathroom design.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2012

It’s a much more personal introduction than a standard website. A blog features diary-type commentary and links to articles on other web sites, usually presented as a list of entries in reverse chronological order,” information from WordPress, a self-hosted blogging tool and full content management system, explains.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 22, 2013

It tool a week or two for the design and coloration, probably four weeks until we had a hard sample, and four to six weeks until they were delivered. Its a porcelain tile with the look of lightly weathered stone. Ceramic Tile Projects from Avente Customers. ceramic tile. design standards. backsplash designs.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Bruce (AHF): Comfortstone AHF Products’ Bruce brand recently introduced its Comfortstone engineered stone tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic. From cut stone to woven texture, North Shore is available in six colors. Following are 2023’s waterproof flooring innovations from today’s top flooring suppliers.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Crossville: Stone Fiction. Crossville’s new Stone Fiction will be on display at NeoCon 2022. The line’s subtly striated visual and limestone-like textural detailing—achieved through Crossville’s advanced tile design technology—is designed to emulate the nuances of stone mineral deposits and pitting of the natural material.

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Decorator on Demand

AUGUST 2, 2009

Its screw-in design requires no tools to instantly and inexpensively transform a rooms ambience. The old recessed hole disappears behind the canopy cover that fits most standard recessed cans. Walls of Stone. ceramic lamp. (1). ceramic lamps. (1). Eldorado Stone. (1). stone veneers. (1). champagne. (1).

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, the primary source for ceramic tile industry data, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts. percent and 10.6

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 2, 2013

According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts. ceramic tile sales are estimated to have grown by 9% in dollars and 9.2%

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Disruptive brands are the ones that set the standard for everyone else to strive to emulate. RevoTile is genuine porcelain tile offered in 26 marble, wood, stone and concrete looks. What has changed, however, is its strategy—and the arsenal of new tools the company is building to accomplish it with.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

All domestically produced Florida Tile porcelain products have been certified to contain at least 40% recycled content, thus setting a new standard in an industry eager for valid environmental initiatives. Inspired by concrete and refined stone, Crossville’s new Structure™ is a U.S.-made Florida Tile Sets Recycled Content Bar.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2024

The segment posted astronomical gains year over year, beating out every other flooring category in terms of growth and stole share from carpet, hardwood, ceramic and laminate. The manufacturers informed the dealers that they were moving to standard payment terms of net 30 days for all products. outdated—buying/selling habits.

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