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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Retailers and product-based companies in many consumer categories are affected by the new tariffs and countervailing charges implemented on goods from China. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% Here it is.

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How To Choose Your Tile Material

The London Tile Co.

There are 3 materials that you’ll find everyone talking about, ceramic, porcelain and natural stone. Durable – historic tiles from Egypt and China have shown us that ceramic is long lasting. Available as glazed, unglazed and polished, Porcelain Tiles are a popular choice in kitchens and bathrooms. Won’t fade.

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Bellavita’s Wall Tile Factory Becomes First Chinese Manufacturer to Acheive Green Squared Certification

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Bellavita Tile, a leader in design and innovation for the North American tile industry, proudly announces status as the first manufacturer with production facilities in China to achieve Green Squared TM certification under ANSI standard A 138.1. About Bellavita Tile.

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Industry awards, donations and more

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), has won a 2013 KBCULTURE Award for Tile of Spain manufacturer Ceracasa’s stunning Absolute porcelain tile. The result is a shimmering precious metal tile finish.

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Avente Tile Talk: Step Up to Spanish Tile | September 2012

Tile Talk

The centuries-old technique is believed to have originated in 9th century Mesopotamia with the desire to imitate the white porcelain wares coming from China. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo.

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Waterproof: Domestic manufacturing update

Floor Covering News

Ward added that the new issues with port holds due to some issues in China underscores Mohawk’s commitment to domestic manufacturing. The new plant will produce a wide range of products, including porcelain tiles, ceramic tiles, polished tiles, in-house trims and mosaics. We’re not having any of those issues.

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Tile Store, Why Your Installer Should Go With You!

How to Floor Tile

Trim is needed for outside edges and around corners and niches in order to cover the cut tile be it porcelain or ceramic. If all else fails take a piece of tile to a paint store and have them match it even if it is a multi color and just paint the edges with a China brush. Tools for mosaic instead of regular tile change too.

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