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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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%. of dollar sales for the gradually increasing hard surface market and 24.6% Imports vs. domestics.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 24, 2023

Well, as it turns out, the strange-looking man was Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones. This colorful little anecdote illustrates a valuable lesson in modern retailing: Every person who enters the retail showroom is a potential client. The post Don’t judge a book by its cover in sales appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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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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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

When it comes to natural stone, specialty retail has it tough. However, natural stone has its advantages—i.e., To be successful with the category, retailers are tasked with educating themselves and the consumer on its pros and cons in order to facilitate a successful sale and installation. High-growth potential. Sustainability.

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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

APRIL 18, 2024

Outdoor tile is seeing a rapid increase in popularity,” explained Phil Graves, director of sales, Dal-Tile. “A Not offering solutions for exterior spaces could mean the loss of sale for interiors and vice versa.” The collection resembles an elegant vein cut travertine look in two colors: Avorio and LaBlanca.

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Garden State Tile Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Year after year design buffs from across the globe wait in anticipation for the major color authorities in paint, fabric, and interiors to announce their picks for “Color of The Year.” Sherwin Williams color of the year, Evergreen Fog, features a sophisticated and versatile grey-green blend that is fresh, yet soothing and subtle.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2024

New offerings can be found in the Simply the Best Values collection, the new Classics collection, the performance-driven Pet Perfect and Pet Perfect+ collections and the colorful Anso Colorwall collection. Those customers seeking premium, high-end styles can peruse the Colorwall display to find the color that speaks to them.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 2, 2023

The CrossValue Program combines our variety of unique textures, looks, colors and installation possibilities with top-notch customer service and technical support,” explained Larry Browder, Crossville’s executive vice president of sales. Owen Stone Each CrossValue Program collection includes the 12 x 24 unpolished size.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

Flooring retailers, including those looking to gain back lost dollars from the growing popularity of vinyl products, would do well to turn to tile and stone, which offers high dollar sales and high margins, according to suppliers at The International Surface Event (TISE) held in Las Vegas earlier this year. “We Color, sizes and shapes.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

When the dust cleared and all the numbers were counted, total industry sales fell just short of 2019’s numbers at $22.951 billion, a decline of 0.5%. FCNews ’ exclusive research reveals total 2020 flooring sales topped out at $22.951 billion and 18.969 billion square feet. This comes on the heels of 4.6% in volume in 2017; 5.1%

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

No longer content with beiges and grays, consumers today are demanding more color choices in their carpet. We’re able to design impressively clean visuals that enhance colors vividly with great intensity. ColorBurst is touted as the next evolution in variable-color technology. By Ken Ryan. ANDERSON TUFTEX. ENGINEERED FLOORS.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

From left to right: Joey Caponiti / Maryland Commercial Rep, Kersi Press / Baltimore Commercial Rep, Betty Sullivan / Owner and CEO, James Lewis/ National Hospitality Rep, David Arabe / Commercial Sales Manager and David Benson/President and Principal (not shown). Love the green “stone” tabletops? Which color is your favorite? .

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I think the vibe is very good,” said Patrick Warren, vice president, residential sales, dealer & showrooms, Daltile. It’s currently available as a wall tile in three styles—Pyramid White, Wave Black and Stries Calacata—and a floor tile in six colors and two sizes. It’s available in four colors with matching mosaic designs.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

SELLING POINT : Made in the USA in a variety of colors and different widths. Cali: Shorebreak Cali’s recently launched laminate, Shorebreak , is positioned as a next-gen product for homeowners and design professionals seeking a sophisticated (yet practical) stone-look flooring option.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

Let’s see how your tile picks compare to a few of our own; and which material, porcelain, ceramic, glass or stone is favored to take it all. AC’s Genesis Collection in the color Avio; image via architecturalceramics.com. The various colors, sizes and finishes are great. Natural Stone. Tile Stats By Type.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

They can be found with a natural-stone look that extends to the ceiling, or they can offer a simple industrial, minimalist, or modern look in a neutral gray, stark white, or sleek black. Design choices can present an old-world, natural look that resembles stone or earth tone patterns, or they can be bright and bold to lighten up the room.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2022

. “We are excited to share these revolutionary products with our fellow industry professionals at Surfaces and have them see and feel the innovative construction, strength and performance in person,” said Derek Brooks, senior vice president of sales and business development.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Not only the color, but the size of this tile is on trend. The darkest color, Abyss, is shown here. You’ll find golden nuggets like this and others by browsing one of our DC-metro area showrooms and speaking with our knowledgeable sales and design associates. This glazed porcelain is made to look like natural stone.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 12, 2019

AC’s Kiln & Penny Collection in the color Petrolio. AC’s Kiln & Penny Collection, used as a shower floor and wall, in the color Petrolio. Also available from the collection and in the same range of color options, are a coordinating 3″x12″ elongated subway tile and a pencil liner.

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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 25, 2020

Travis Bass, EVP of sales, Swiss Krono USA. Frank Hargadon, Regional sales manager, Beauflor. Andrew Bennett, commercial sales manager, Tarkett. Sheet vinyl has some of the most amazing patterns and colors for a consumer looking for high fashion. Ensure you have large sample boards or a display floor. SHEET VINYL.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

This time last year, we featured a beach blog about AC’s Naturals Collection whose soft color palette and names are inspired by nature. The sound of the waves, the color of the water, the sun setting over the water’s glassy surface — it makes us feel a sense of calm that clients often want to replicate in their home.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

The desk is beautifully clad in a neutral and natural stone look-a-like material from our Slim Slab Collection. The slab, done in the color Bianco Venatino Extra, wraps the reception desk and continues on the walls of the sitting area. The large format porcelain tiles in the color White, come from our Silk Stone Collection.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Breeze through each one; from natural stone and cement, to ceramic and glass, we offer dimensional tile in a range of material types. At AC, we have a soft spot this hard-surface natural stone dimensional tile that mixes warm texture with cool sophistication. Want to learn more about natural stone as a tile material?

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 10, 2018

Square stones in a geometric pattern pave the driveway that leads to the garage and the front door. Shakira chose to enhance the open floor plan by keeping colors cohesive. The post Summer Dreaming: Tour Shakira’s Miami Beach Estate for Sale appeared first on Freshome.com. Let us know in the comments.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone. Shown above, the penny round mosaic in the Petrolio color is on trend with its dark green-blue hue. Nickel & Dimed.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 28, 2017

Let’s kill two trendy birds with one stone: an accent wall in a chevron mosaic. The shower accent features AC’s Brocade Collection , in the Chevron Mosaic stone mix. Photo: Guest bathroom designed by Holland Bath & Spa, featuring 1×3 glass from AC’s Suite series, color Mica; photo via Architectural Ceramics.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2018

By Nicole Murray Laminate flooring remains a viable option for flooring retailers who can position the product category as a suitable choice for high traffic areas, for its ease of cleaning and maintenance, for offering a range of colors and designs that mimic stone and hardwood flooring, and for being easy to install and relatively […].

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

In the month of November, we’re thankful for Thanksgiving feasts, Black Friday sales, and the ‘Movember’ trend where men grow a mustache to bring awareness to men’s health. Here, we’re naming just a few of our tile collections that include a matte black ceramic, porcelain or stone. Aristocrat.

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

They are more than functional; they are the essence of style and the pop of color that breathes life into every kitchen’s interior design. These tiles are typically made from ceramic , porcelain or stone. The clay or stone is shaped, glazed for a shiny finish, and then kiln-fired to harden. How is it made? How is it made?

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

They are more than functional; they are the essence of style and the pop of color that breathes life into every kitchen’s interior design. These tiles are typically made from ceramic , porcelain or stone. The clay or stone is shaped, glazed for a shiny finish, and then kiln-fired to harden. How is it made? How is it made?

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Fossil tile is a unique mashup that suits the evolving tastes of today,” said Peter Pasterski, vice president of sales. Fossil is available in four colors: White, Pearl, Grey and Blue; sizes 12 x 24 and 24 x 48; and is completed with both square and hexagon mosaics. The new line features a blend of petrified wood and concrete visuals.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

AC’s Flora pattern in the color Indigo, from our Batik Collection. The color palette that is. When working in a small bathroom, avoid a kaleidoscope of color. AC’s Kiln & Penny Collection, porcelain penny round in the color Petrolio. AC’s Tweed Collection in the color Ambleside Sand.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The company also continued to highlight its “Shop By Look” wall, which features QR codes to help guide consumers through the sale. Color, for example, was at the forefront. People are less afraid of using color—and bright colors,” Sigrist explained. “So, And you can make the lighting as neutral or dramatic as you want.

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