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Your Room’s Focal Point: The Fireplace

Architectural Ceramics

Often we see a decorative fire-safe paneling on the back and sides of the firebox, and sometimes we see what looks like a regular ceramic tile. Even though many of our tile series is strong enough to hold up to the heat of fire, the adhesives and grouts used to set the tile are not intended to have that much exposure to an open flame.

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Natural Stone: Opportunity knocks as consumers hunker down

Floor Covering News

Although COVID-19 initially slowed sales of natural stone, we have seen a sudden uptick as a result of the renewed focus on home improvement,” explained Raj Shah, president, MSI Surfaces. “Of For most, marble and limestone continue to drive sales. Innovation and trends.

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Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

Architectural Ceramics

When considering large-format square field tile, common sizes are: 12″x12″, 18″x18″, and 24″x24″ Decorative or square accent tiles are most commonly seen in 4″x4″ or 6″x6″ Lastly, square mosaics are often mesh-mounted in a 1″x1″ or 2″x2″ size.

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Ceramic: How to capitalize on tile’s potential in 2022

Floor Covering News

By Megan Salzano-Birch—T he ceramic category can be a difficult nut to crack for the dealer community, but it’s one that should be embraced as the ongoing potential for record-breaking sales continues into 2022. In the virtual realm, digital tools such as visualizers are often essential to the sale.

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9 Pro Secrets for the Perfect Tile Backsplash

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. No matter your favorite decorating style, your kitchen and bathroom tile backsplash can be the focal point of your room. Choose the Right Grout Color for Your Backsplash. Grout lines matter when setting tile.

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Ceramic: Suppliers boost value with innovation in color, size and installation for 2020

Floor Covering News

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 Boosting retail sales.

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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Or really, two large format field tiles, and two mosaics. AC’s Ancient Stone Collection featuring the 24″x24″ field and 12″x24″ mosaic in the color Beige. It includes large format field tiles and mosaics; available in three finishes: polished, honed or flamed. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners.

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