Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 18, 2021

As we enter into the New Year with high hopes and big visions in our eyes, we thought it was a great time to step back and showcase some projects Architectural Ceramics has completed over the recent years, and dwell on some of our coolest projects we were so fortunate to be able to have our name attached to. Top 5 Design Posts of the Week.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2022

Virginia Tile Company (VTC), a premier specialty distributor of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tile to the professional commercial and residential markets across the Midwest, hired Edmund ‘Ed’ Vaske as chief operating officer. Edmund Vaske. Livonia, Mich.—Virginia

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

Coverings 2023, the preeminent international ceramic tile and natural stone event in North America, exceeded expectations with a vigorous 50% year-over-year increase in attendance, totaling nearly 27,000 eventgoers who gathered here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—

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Tile of Spain USA

APRIL 8, 2016

Tile of Spain companies are busy getting ready for Coverings 2016: The Global Tile & Stone Experience. The premier international trade fair and expo dedicated exclusively to ceramic tile and natural stone is scheduled to take place April 18-21, 2016 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% for glass 4.9%

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

JULY 14, 2020

That's what you regularly experience during the yearly Coverings show, the premier United States exhibition of ceramic tile and stone. >> We abhor tile installation failures and encourage every opportunity to celebrate greatness in design and execution. >> See Coverings Elite CTEF Sponsor.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2023

Chicago—Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 100 ceramic tile manufacturers from Spain, announced its schedule of events for Coverings 2023 , North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, held here from April 18-21. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited, click here to RSVP.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—March 18, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will give back to the local community through a range of charitable initiatives at this year’s show in Orlando, Florida from April 9-12. Blog: coverings.com/blog. About Coverings.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Named after NTCA executive director emeritus, Joe Tarver, who served the industry throughout his career in both manufacturing and association management, this award is given to individuals who have dedicated their careers to improving the tile and stone industry in the United States. Firstly, it’s the Joe Tarver Award!

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2023

Lux Flooring’s SPC products feature a 22-mil thickness and a virgin stone core for added durability. W hile some flooring companies aim to be many different things to many different retailers—providing a breadth of product categories from wood to resilient to ceramic—Lux Flooring’s focus is singular: SPC luxury vinyl flooring.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 14, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), which provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry, will focus on finished tile work education sessions and Certified Tile Installer (CTI) evaluator training at the 2020 International Surfaces Event (TISE) in Las Vegas.

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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

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

ARLINGTON, VA – February 23, 2017) Today Coverings , the largest international tile & stone exhibition in North America, celebrates National Tile Day , which recognizes the value of tile in today’s architecture and design. Coverings is the largest and most important ceramic tile and natural stone trade fair and expo in the United States.

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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

JUNE 26, 2023

Louisville Tile, a leading distributor of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tile, has acquired American Olean Midwest, a highly respected tile supplier and distributor. It provides access to an extensive selection of American Olean products and expands the Louisville Tile Footprint to nine contiguous states. “We

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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

APRIL 7, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— March 31, 2016) Coverings , the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has scheduled an exceptionally comprehensive conference program of notable and respected speakers to present on a number of topics at the forefront of industry conversation. Tuesday, April 19, 12:00 – 1:00p.m. Featured Sessions.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 2, 2015

Marble is one of the most elegant and sophisticated looking natural stones, making it another frequently chosen material for kitchen countertops. Unlike natural-stone slabs, which are mined, quartz slabs are engineered in a factory. A good alternative to stone, they provide the beauty of stone without the maintenance requirements.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

Coverings , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host a lineup of informative sessions, some offering Continuing Education Units (CEUs), for Coverings 2021. Orlando, Fla.— Installation & Fabrication. Materials & Trends.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tile. Ceramic tile has been around for a very long time. Colonial Tile.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

With the launch of the new designs in May 2024, Art Select will feature more than 45 wood and stone looks in a broad spectrum of tones. We’re bringing EIR production capability to the United States for the first time,” Quinlan said. The line also includes 10 stone visuals that will utilize the company’s new bevel technology.

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Conestoga Tile

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Since 1945, they have been working to expand the tile market within the United States. Related Stories Learn Why We Are Proud Members of the American Institute of Architects What Goes into Making Quality Ceramic Tile? Interesting Things You Didn''t Know About Ceramic Tile.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

COF or Coefficient Of Friction is related to the traction and slipperiness of a ceramic or porcelain tile. T he method used for measuring COF of ceramic tile floors changed in 2012, after years of research and with the approval of the accredited national consensus of ANSI or American National Standards Institute. Share it now!

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 18, 2023

The segment posted astronomical gains over the last several years, beating out every other flooring category in terms of growth as it nabbed share from carpet, hardwood, ceramic and laminate. So, it took a little while to get the combination of stone and plastic to the point that it was not having an issue in our dry climate.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Since 1945, they have been working to expand the tile market within the United States. Related Stories What Goes into Making Quality Ceramic Tile? News and Events ceramic tile installation Conestoga Tile natural stone tile porcelain tile Tile Council of North America'

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Discerning Design

MAY 7, 2012

Its THE tile and stone show and features a whos who of heavyweights in the tile and stone industry. Recently I had the pleasure of attending Coverings: The Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience for the first time. No doubt we'll be seeing more large format tiles, relief or textured tiles, and wood grain ceramic tiles.

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Winter have been searching for natural stone looking porcelain tiles for many years. Florida Tile, an industry leader in manufacturing ceramic, porcelain, glass and stone tiles now offers what they call high definition porcelain (HDP) tiles and they sure do look just like natural stone. We tile gurus here at H.

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The Tile Shop

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

A clean contemporary bath: A traditional boys bathroom: My favorite- a transitional bath- notice the honeycomb shaped ceramic tiles on the wall- FAB! This stone kind of looks like a large stria! MN, United States. Finally- the arched ceiling is beautiful! Small mosaics work well on curved walls: Posted by. Blog Archive.

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The Tile Shop

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Ive used this style in displays throughout our showrooms to feature tumbled and chiseled stone. Our new distressed wood ceramic tiles would also be perfect for the Shabby Chic look! MN, United States. It features design elements that are distressed to achieve the appearance of an antique. Blog Archive. 06/15 - 06/22 (2).

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The Tile Shop

MARCH 4, 2013

The painting is from Ballard Designs and the cool, contemporary pillow is from the new Spring Crate and Barrel collection: Ceramic and glass walls with a stone floor: Posted by. MN, United States. Reactions: 2 comments: Jackie OBrien May 14, 2013 at 8:23 AM The tile work in the bathroom is gorgeous. Blog Archive.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Facing an unprecedented year of tumult, ceramic tile has continued its downward trend in 2020 following the category’s 2019 decline—its first loss in a decade. As ceramic tile continues to meet several challenges on its road back to growth, the onset of the coronavirus only added to the category’s hardships.

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Focus Floors and Furnishings

APRIL 8, 2013

The concept of flooring tile goes back thousands of years when hard surfaces of various rock forms, baked clay, and ceramic were being used. Also, finely finished rocks; such as, limestone and granite, were being improved for the “now” classic look of stone tiles.

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the six highly distinguished architects and interior designers who will serve on the jury for the 19 th annual Tile of Spain Awards. This year’s jury is presided by prestigious Tokyo based architect Kengo Kuma founder of KKAA Studio. Javier Villar Ruiz (KKAA).

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio—The winners of the 2022 Pinnacle Awards were announced during the Natural Stone Institute Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas. With stone panels up to 4,200 kgs and thicknesses exceeding 700mm, a robust but simple steel frame system was designed for primary lateral support. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va.

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Decorator on Demand

MARCH 8, 2011

Kathy, an interior designer, and her hubby, Rally, an architect, picked up and moved to Bali from the United States to escape the downturn in the economy, nice escape right? You can buy these in Bali, Australia or in the United States, see this list right here for details on locations. Walls of Stone. State Room.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

15 importer in terms of number of containers into the United States. We’re in all hard surfaces, we’re in countertops, whether it’s natural stone or quartz, and have leading market share in both of those. We actually go into just about every major port in the United States. And it makes us the No.

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