Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Many industry experts point to the housing market as a reliable indicator of the health of ceramic. The impacts are being felt regardless of category, industry sector or even demographic. Regardless of budget there is still a desire for quality products that offer bold colors and patterns. ceramic tile consumption at 2.11

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. Last year, world-wide vendors came together for “the global tile and stone experience” hosted in Orlando, Florida.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

In 2016, PANTONE’s Color of the Year was Rose Quartz 13-1520. Learn more about how the PANTONE Color of the Year is selected, this year’s color: Living Coral, and how to incorporate it into your designed interior space (which we hope includes tile from Architectural Ceramics, of course). That was so 2016.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2024

That’s what industry disrupters are doing when they innovate to the point that it shifts the traditional paradigm. Disruption can also occur within the industry from causes outside of it. This year’s Floor Covering News “Industry Disrupters” 2024 issue features all manner of players that are—or are poised to—shake things up.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 31, 2023

He cited several key factors, including modern manufacturing techniques, which have “greatly improved the aesthetics of laminate flooring, allowing it to closely mimic the appearance of natural materials like hardwood, stone or tile. Other industry observers agree. This included expanding its signature line to feature different tiers.

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Tile of Spain USA

MAY 8, 2024

More than 50 ceramic companies from the Spanish delegation showcased their latest collections and cutting-edge products at Coverings 2024, North America’s premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference. The once-taboo practice of mixing colors, metals and materials within a room is now embraced with enthusiasm.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every facet of business for the flooring industry, including its ability to host traditional trade shows. The show touted live educational sessions, on-demand webinars and spoke to the economic outlook of the tile industry. Chalk it up to progress—Hyper-matte & flat colors. Geometric stone.

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Tile of Spain USA

JULY 20, 2021

Spanish companies exhibit product innovations and trends during Coverings 2021, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference. Intermatex, Corten Stone. Solid colors finished in both glossy and matte coatings play incredibly well together creating a dynamic yet subtle layer of interest.

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Tile of Spain USA

APRIL 14, 2022

The best of Spanish design and innovation was presented at Coverings 2022, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, held April 5th through April 8th in Las Vegas. Some of the many trends introduced this year were: Fearless Color. Spanish tiles turn up the color volume! Onyx Bleu, BALDOCER.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

One would think those issues would negatively impact any industry. flooring industry to post record gains as shoppers continued to spend on home improvements in lieu of lavish vacations. flooring industry went on a wild ride dating back to third quarter 2020, which carried through to the end of 2021. Supply chain disruptions.

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How to Floor Tile

AUGUST 7, 2018

[link] I personally do not advocate using Marble, Travertine and other natural stone in showers or wet areas because it is too soft and hard to maintain. I built this shower recently and all the tile looks like marble but it really is Porcelain and manufacturers copy natural stone for a reason. Repeat as necessary.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone and industry partner Crossville hosted an evening party on November 20th in Fargo, North Dakota to showcase the exciting new product lines that Crossville has released in the last year. With nearly two dozen local firms attending, it truly was the industry event of the evening. events crossville'

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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

MARCH 1, 2024

Curated education spanned hundreds of topics dedicated to hands-on processes such as safety certifications, polishing demonstrations and natural stone applications as well as providing business development resources in marketing, sales, leadership and customer relations.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. The unglazed porcelain has a colored porcelain patterned layer on top and an uncolored porcelain body on the bottom, which remains unseen when installed, which is great for commercial use. Here it is. for glass 4.9%

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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 of Spain USA

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The beloved zealous and fierce stone look of the past will take a back seat to the refined spectrum of the marbleized-look. This new approach retains the organic variation of a veined stone with an overall aesthetic that is more homogenic with a symphony of texture, finish and effects. Aparici, Harlem. Bestile, Olympo.

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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

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. Monday, April 18, 8:00 – 9:15a.m.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Ancient Stone. If this blog is about porcelain, then why does the collection’s name say stone? Because porcelains like our Ancient Stone Collection , are made to look like natural stone. AC’s Ancient Stone Collection in the color Black, used in a commercial setting. Aristocrat.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

By Megan Salzano T he last year and a half has been anything but ordinary, and while the industry did struggle early on in 2020 due to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has rebounded with a vengeance in 2021. FCNews research showed the category generated $6.589 billion in sales in 2020 —an industry-leading 21.3% in 2020.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 22, 2020

COREtec Stone. Dalton—COREtec the Original is introducing new colors and innovations to give consumers more options. The company will also launch three new colors in its COREtec Stone platform. Each color is offered in 7 x 48 x 8mm. The company will also launch three new colors in its COREtec Stone platform.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2013

Florida Tile has introduced Mingle HDP, a new line that abandons the conventional concept of what a stone installation needs to look like. The result is a concept that uses a combination of multiple stone graphics in the same color. Available in 20+ different tile designs.

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Realstone

APRIL 17, 2023

The Appeal of Stone Veneer Stone veneer has become a popular choice for homeowners looking to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to their living spaces. With a wide variety of styles and textures available, stone veneer can transform any room into a stunning focal point. It has many different textures.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

However, thanks to the multitude of digital formats available, online training in all its permutations has allowed industry manufacturers, associations and buying groups to stay connected with flooring retailers. Following is an overview of the various alternative training initiatives the industry offers. Alliance Flooring, Inc.

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Tile of Spain USA

MAY 4, 2023

More than 70 Spanish companies presented new products, innovations and trends during Coverings 2023, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL from April 18-21, 2023.

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Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The use of neutral and raw colors combined with sober and matte finishes will evoke an organic and artisanal atmosphere that will reradiate feelings of comfort and relaxation. Mainzu, Bali Stones. We find dense details and fragmented stone-like inlays, in a diverse range of sizes and shades. Bio-Nature. El Molino, Padua.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2019

Krylon, a brand of Sherwin-Williams, just announced its 2019 color trends and its color of the year, a lush purple named Gloss Gum Drop. In addition to announcing Gloss Gum Drop, Sherwin-Williams already revealed the Valspar + HGTV Home 2019 color trends. 2019 color stories. Gloss Gum Drop by Krylon. Rustic Country.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

What has the look of stone, does not stain and can be installed exterior in even the harshest environments? Love the green “stone” tabletops? You no longer have to worry about the wine spilling or water ring forming on your higher-maintenance REAL stone table! Saturated colors, like a deep rich teal prominent throughout.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Color and pattern dominated the aisles of Cersaie this year, which is evident in a few playful collections including U-Color by newcomer 41Zero42 , Mix and Match by Gamma Due and Type-32 by Lea Ceramiche , which is part of the company’s new Slimtech 5Plus series of 5mm thick laminated stoneware.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JULY 30, 2020

The aesthetic of the collection is timeworn and scratched, with a wide color palette that includes dramatic modern shades such as white and dark gray, as well as the more traditional ivory and mid-tone gray. The result is a product rich in detail that is suitable for an array of spaces from industrial residential to rustic commercial.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2019

Get 1970s color inspiration from this stunning living room. Retro paint colors have us falling in love right now. Neutral colors have ruled the interior design world for years, but now we’re seeing exciting new colors everywhere. 1970s Color: Harvest Gold. 1970s Color: Harvest Gold. Image: MindfulDaze.

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Tile of Spain USA

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Founded by Coverings, the largest international tile & stone show in North America, and observed each year on February 23rd, this holiday shines a spotlight on the benefit of tile in residential and commercial settings, and recognizes the timelessness it lends to architecture and design. Stone Slabs. Life Ceramica, Cognac.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 28, 2024

Olio captures the fluid movement of oil and watercolor paints; Minerality emulates the color variation found in natural stone; and Speckled features small, multi-colored chips for subtle patterning. With a coordinated color palette across patterns, the most physical spaces will be as beautiful as they are tough.”

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Dalton—Shaw Floors, flagship residential brand of Shaw Industries , has announced its new 2024 Phase I soft surface and hard surface introductions. Those customers seeking premium, high-end styles can peruse the Colorwall display to find the color that speaks to them. For more details on new introductions, visit here.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Stellar handmade ceramic, Radicchio colored glaze; 4. Stellar handmade ceramic, Spice Market colored glaze; 5. Euphoria handmade ceramic, in Mystic shape, Ruby Sky colored glaze; 6. Silver Wave Marble stone field tile; 2. Stone mosaic Triangolo in a blend of six stones; 5. Onyx natural stone field tile.

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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. Its Ceramin tiles, meanwhile, are positioned as an alternative to ceramic and natural stone.

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