Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

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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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 21, 2018

The second is that this is a range that has clearly been designed to work with, and take advantage, of the current generation of coloured grouts. This adds real impact at the point of sale … thus the prospect of a valuable extra sale for retailers.

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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 Boosting retail sales.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

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. Emser Tile’s Link is a grout-less natural stone mosaic.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Once known exclusively as a supplier of nylon and tufted wool carpet, the company in the past few years has expanded into new fibers (polyester and decorative wool) and every hard surface category (excluding ceramic tile) while overcoming challenges related to Stainmaster’s departure from specialty retail. Why enter that arena? “We

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

I would probably say the market’s going to be, at best, flat, maybe even a little bit down,” said Dick Quinlan, VP of sales and marketing, Wellmade. There’s still a lot of pricing mechanization going on, and as a result I think you’re going to see dollar sales will probably be down. Units might be flat.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

This minimizes grout lines and results in a cleaner look that emphasizes the tile’s dimensional pattern. Ask an AC sales associate, and we’ll take care of making sure you have the right sealant for your tile type. The 24″x24″ backsplash tile works well behind the sink and stove. Boutique Chic. Origami Field.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 6, 2018

Blue bathrooms top the list, adding up to “$5,400 more than expected to the sale price.” Image: Elle Decor UK This bathroom may be traditional, but the combination of marble with lighter blue walls and cabinets feels updated and modern. They then painted it in a richer teal blue that complements the light blue upper wall.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

suppliers are touting record-high sales in 2021 and expected ongoing growth as a result of changing consumer habits and a booming housing market —both spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, sales of newly built, single-family homes in September rose 14% to an 800,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to data by the U.S.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

Both are used by interior designers and homeowners alike to decorate a space. Don’t default to Windex because you’re cleaning glass, if you have unsealed white grout, it may turn blue over time. For further questions about our Batik Collection, or to place a tile order, please contact sales@architecturalceramics.com.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Base molding is decorative and functional at the same time because it helps to move your eye from one material to another and simultaneously covers seams. Chair rail: A carved decorative molding, chair rails are used to cap wall tile or to create a frame around accent tile. You may be dreaming of a White Christmas.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 4, 2018

Note the coloured grout lines. Hyper Silver and decor by Flaviker. Surface-mounted washbasin and bathroom featuring Flaviker surfaces. And early indications are that the new market opportunities offered by XXL format tiles – 3,200 by 1,600mm and up – are very much on the manufacturers’ minds.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

Grout is used to allow for this expansion and contraction. Eastern Asia: While China may not be known for it’s tile work, decorative ceramics reign from this area. These decorative ceramic tiles dressed up vertical surfaces like a fireplace or entrance hall in large estates. As a result, the tile expands and contracts.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. Daltile products are distributed through over 250 company-owned sales service centers, stone slabyards and gallery design centers that service a robust network of trade customers.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

First up is True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows the creation of a middle grout line that mimics two tiles in one. How it works: The grout is applied at the factory via the addition of a colored wear layer between the décor film and the core. cor, Sheboygan, Wis. That is excellent progress.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

You have updated decors and painted bevels, but the ‘Plus’ is really for performance.”. Flotex is exploding for us,” said Tim Donahue, residential national sales manager. “It It installs and grouts in one day, and the cost is lower than a real ceramic installation.”. With Flotex, the consumer still gets a 6.6 New constructions.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

These 10″x10″ cement tiles have faux grout lines to mimic small-scale mosaics. AC’s Andalucia Collection, from Walker Zanger, featuring the decorative field in the pattern Fez, color Blanco. Pictured above, is the decorative field tile in the pattern Fez. Join our newsletter here.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Many ceramic leaders agree that by the end of 2019 the category will have remained flat or declined by approximately 3% in both volume and dollar sales. Raj Shah, president, MSI, noted a slowdown in new home sales as well. New construction starts declined 11% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $696.3

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 29, 2012

They offer a direct way to boost your company’s image and sales among customers and provide an easy way for customers to express their needs, insights, and opinions about what you offer. But on the other hand, if you tweet marketing and sales messages too often, you risk annoying – and then losing – your followers.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Salvaged wood is a hot trend right now, especially because designers and clients are loving farmhouse decor and design. To avoid slippage, your contractor or tile installer will be able to advise on an appropriate grout allowance due to the tile’s larger size. The Essenze color definitely fits the farmhouse feel.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

RevoTile is said to install two-times faster than traditional tile in three steps: 1) place underlayment, no mortar required; 2) click tiles together; and 3) grout immediately. A powerful selling proposition for retail sales reps. No wait time and no acclimation is required. It has been designed as the quintessential DIY product.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

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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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 19, 2019

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. We can’t help you out with that terrible bathroom grout or oddly colored carpet in your bedroom, but when it comes to outdoor space, we’ve got a solution. Image: Oscar Wong/Getty Images. We hope you like the products we recommend.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 27, 2017

Clean, crisp edges between each tile to keep the grout in place. Common cement tile installations include kitchen and bathroom backsplashes, flooring, bathroom countertops, shower flooring and walls, decorative wall features, fireplaces, and outdoor patios. A solid feel and weight of the tile. A top color layer of about 1/8 inch thick.

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