Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

W hen we think of industry disrupters today, some of the innovators that come to mind include Uber, Tesla and Netflix, to name a few. Many would agree that these companies are changing the paradigm in their respective industries. As it turns out, the flooring industry has its disrupters as well. The mother of all disruptors .

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Tile Excellence

JULY 6, 2014

I love creating color palettes for clients'' websites and branding profiles. It allows for a lot of flexibility while using complimentary colors and industry related standards (when possible). This is one from the Tile Excellence Website and Blog.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 4, 2017

Tile Industry Launches Inspiration and Education Initiative; Why Tile Debuts Here at Coverings. Orlando, FL) – The tile industry has united in a marketing and education initiative designed to inspire consumers and provide information on all of tile’s benefits. April 4, 2017. About TCNA.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 30, 2023

They are versatile, durable, and come in a variety of colors and patterns. Good manufacturers use high-quality materials and a consistent production process to ensure that every tile is made to the same standard. Good manufacturers have strict quality control measures in place to ensure that each tile meets the same standards.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

According to Ceramics of Italy, tile products at the show’s 40th anniversary edition were imbued with a sense of inventiveness: color and pattern were bolstered by impressive surface technologies from extra soft finishes with high slip resistance to glossy matte effects.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Most significant can be found on the office floors, which feature the Rivergrass collection in the Papyrus color, utilizing a 24×24″ (60x60cm) format. Working with Anthony Celio, we settled upon their prefabricated mats, both standard and custom for the entire space, all of which is now controlled by their SOLO thermostats.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

His grandmother was a tile company employee while expecting Donato’s father, who not only would go on to a long and illustrious tile industry career, but serve as both inspiration and role model for his son’s career in tile. Often tile installers don’t have the opportunity to get formal training in the industry.

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Tile of Spain USA

MARCH 23, 2023

Photo Courtesy of Marcos Soria, Feria Valencia STATE OF THE INDUSTRY During the Tile of Spain Press Conference, held on the first day of the fair, Vicente Nomdedeu, President of The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER) , echoed the strength of Spain’s ceramic sector, reporting on 2022 production, sales and exports figures.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 24, 2023

Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of construction solutions for the building industry, is adding profiles and trim to its growing roster of tile, stone and flooring installation products, making it a total solutions provider with a complete tile installation system including trim options. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete,

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 27, 2013

Green Squared, the Tile Council of North America’s third party sustainability certification initiative, is set to help revolutionize the North American tile industry as it is the first program of its kind written exclusively for tiles and tile installation materials. The standard that Green Squared is based on is ANSI A138.1,

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 16, 2022

Donated by tile and stone industry supporters, suppliers and manufacturers, these items include among others: Tools such as mixers, saws, cutters, tool kits, trowels, floats, sponges, suction cups and knee pads. Online courses and coloring books. The CTEF online auction takes place from August 18 at noon until August 22 at 4 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

N ew products are the lifeblood of the retail flooring industry, and dealers sometimes stake their reputations on selecting winning products that will resonate with customers while contributing to the bottom line. On the soft surface side, Gold Standard I/II/III from EF’s Dream Weaver brand is made with PureColor HiGH-DEF Color Technology.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 10, 2023

The improvements to the Permacolor family provide up to 30% better stain resistance and 20% greater strength than previous formulations, making them the highest-performing cementitious grouts in the industry.” The color kits are also available in more than 150 stocked options, including all 40 Laticrete standard colors.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2024

Tiles are offered in two sizes: standard/regulation and a mini option for tighter spaces or portable play. Designed with the avid pickleball player in mind, FlexCourt consists of interlocking tiles that are pre-designed to create a temporary or permanent pickleball court installation.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 21, 2018

In the beginning, patterned tiles in bright colors were all the rage. Bright, fun colors thrived throughout the 1950s and 1960s, and it wasn’t uncommon to see blues and reds bringing life into the kitchen. Concrete tile grew in popularity as the brighter color trends died down in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Las Vegas—Against a backdrop of somewhat troubling, if not sobering, economic reports, the industry came in full force to the Mandalay Convention Center for The International Surface Event (TISE 2023) with no sentiment of impending doom. Kingston is a 12mm + 1mm IXPE pad, AC4 waterproof laminate in all the right colors at the right price.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 29, 2024

Every now and then it’s important to take a step back and look around the industry. And while a “rising star” might imply those new to the industry, it doesn’t stop there. We’ve taken note of companies—big and small, new and old—that have recently stepped up their game to the betterment of the industry.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 2, 2024

Las Vegas—Daltile, Marazzi and American Olean, three Dal-Tile brands, will be exhibiting together in booth #N223 during the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2024, held here this month. In the Daltile/Marazzi/American Olean booth, the latest tile, stone and countertop products will be featured.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

JANUARY 21, 2016

We stock Metropolitan Quarry Tile, which is an industry standard for commercial kitchens, food service and areas that demand excellent anti-slip performance. For additional colors or sizes, there is a 1 – 2 week shipping for special colors and finishes. We have exactly what you need. Metropolitan Ceramics.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Our 15-plus years in the flooring industry has enabled us to gain a certain level of expertise in identifying the average consumer’s flooring needs. By choosing the right spec, color and technology based on past and current consumer needs and flooring trends, retailers can be confident that our programs will translate into sales.”.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 10, 2024

The company will present new, insightful research on the relationship between design inclusivity and sustainability and also feature several new collections created with Econyl nylon, including: The introduction of the Pacific Standard Time Collection, inspired by Bentley Mills’ 45-year brand legacy and history in California.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

In fact, formaldehyde emissions for several wood-based building and flooring products have been federally restricted since 2011 under the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act. Color Blox by Crossville. Ellis by Vitromex. Retroactive2.0 by Crossville. GSA P100, and EPA Recommendations to Federal Purchasers.

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JG Kitchens

JULY 2, 2014

These are not about the color of the year, but about meaningful developments in the industry that enhance clients’ homes. Now they’re fairly standard in mid-level projects, as well as high-end ones. Soft-close doors on cabinets are also relatively standard. Digital integration.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

This American-made quarry tile has been an industry standard for over 100 years. Other sizes, finishes and colors are available special order. Kate-Lo Tile & Stone is pleased to announce the arrival of Metropolitan, a durable, slip-resistant commercial-grade quality tile from Ironrock.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 2, 2013

The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the Value of Pinterest. Therefore, it shouldnt be surprising that Coverings , always a step ahead of other industry-related shows, took the power of Pinterest and literally ran with it! design standards. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. bathroom design.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This year’s event is themed “Design Anew” and will include new product launches from leading and emerging brands, as well as presentations from industry leaders. Inspired by mosaic artisan techniques, Geome features a geometric pattern with subtle color shifts, while Oxidize has an anodized metal look, similar to glazed ceramic.

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Garden State Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As many business owners and commercial contractors know too well, certain industries have particularly strict commercial flooring standards for the health and safety of the building’s occupants. The glazing provides the color and makes the tile durable.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Compared to standard engineered wood, laminate and SPC, it’s much harder,” said Milton Goodwin, AHF Products vice president. It features a new texturing technique called Sculptured Dimension, which really shows the depth of the colors in the product. “We It’s a ½-inch-thick, 7 ½-inch-wide product available in lighter, warmer colors.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

These awards honor groundbreaking ideas and industry-changing concepts that have the potential to impact the way flooring is manufactured, promoted and sold. No Dye Lot means the color of the carpet will be the same from roll to roll, regardless of when it was manufactured. But that ’ s not all.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 10, 2020

Cement tiles are popular in just about all aspects of home renovation and even commercial and industrial design for good reason. If a manufacturer doesn’t use the right techniques and mixture, you may see such problems as varying thickness, blurry patterns, color variations, chipping, crumbling, and other issues.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

This commercial-grade grout provides color accuracy, water resistance, stain resistance and crack protection. What’s more, it is UV stable, which prevents colors from yellowing, darkening and fading and will never need to be sealed, according to the company. Custom Building Products.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Coverings 2023, the tile industry’s premier North American trade show, took place here last month, April 18-21, to resounding industry excitement and palpable energy across the show floor. The new look’s success is based on the culmination of three tried-and-true trends—large format, deco and color—into one design story.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Also, on display in the booth are the revolutionary 4D ceramics— an industry-changing re-engineered porcelain surface that takes innovation to the next level. Utilizing groundbreaking full-body technology, these ceramics and available in 12- and 20-mm thicknesses, set a new standard in the industry.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

These awards honor groundbreaking ideas and industry-changing concepts that have the potential to impact the way flooring is manufactured, promoted and sold. i4F’s exclusive patent partnership with Quickstyle Industries gives i4F sole licensing rights for the True Grout patent portfolio in all major markets worldwide, including the U.S.,

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As the newest addition to Mohawk Group’s domestically manufactured Large & Local LVT collection, Pattern of Time is designed to combine the comfort and tradition of a wood grain floor with a unique and inventive emergence of color throughout each style.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

“National Tile Day is an opportunity to reflect on the true impact and advancements of tile – while giving designers a chance to showcase their favorite projects,” said Alena Capra, Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer and Coverings Industry Ambassador. “We

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

“I attribute this to the strong growth in the housing market as well as the extreme increase in the sheer number of home renovations—creating an unprecedented demand of building materials, which have impacted the tile industry in a positive upswing.”. MSI’s Shah, agreed, adding, “As an industry this continues to be a problem that plagues us.

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