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TCNA launches a fundraiser for Ukraine

Floor Covering News

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) launched a fundraiser for Save the Children’s humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and the region, to help protect and support children and their families. Clemson, S.C.—The

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Confounding Ceramic Clothing

Diary of a Tile Addict

It started with second-hand tiles found in São Paulo in 2014 but she has since made use of tiles from Soviet-era buildings in her native Ukraine, decorated a mannequin with materials from Chernobyl, and most recently has used tiles from an old Venetian hotel to craft her masterpieces.

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Natural Materials Create a Warm, Peaceful Refuge in Kiev

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The True Apartment by SVOYA Studio is a private modern home located in Kiev, Ukraine. Wooden tiles from the Carpathian Mountains were used in the living area, while ceramic tiles from local potters enrich the design of the main hallway.

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Executive Forecast 2023: Ceramic

Floor Covering News

However, ceramic suppliers are optimistic about the category’s potential in the coming year. While other popular materials—like luxury vinyl—are struggling to maintain price points amid a sea of commodity-driven products entering the market, ceramic tile is known to hold its price and market value through thick and thin.

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Stats 2021: Call it a comeback for ceramic

Floor Covering News

T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. ceramic tile category saw high single-digit growth in 2021 compared to 2020. FCNews research shows ceramic experienced an 8.2%

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Exclusive: MSI sees opportunities amid challenges

Floor Covering News

Raj Shah, MSI co-CEO M S International, more commonly known as MSI, started making headlines about 15 years ago as an affordable source of ceramic tile and stone. What about the war in Ukraine? It’s a really unfortunate circumstance for the people of Ukraine, and we as a company continue to stand by them. The other one is clay.

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Wienerberger Italia presents its 2022 Annual Report: a year of progress towards sustainability

Ceramics of Italy

The year 2022 presented many challenges and difficulties, particularly the war in Ukraine which shook the entire world and sparked an unprecedented increase in energy costs.

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