As The Tile Turns

AUGUST 30, 2023

There are definite perks: plenty of quality time outside and lots of vitamin D, to name a few. Between our high elevation and inland location, there’s no denying that we deal with a seriously dry climate in Colorado. The downside? Dry skin, allergies, and a whole host of other respiratory complaints.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

“Our existing designs are a fleet of Panoramic products that provide ‘the visuals and style of natural stone slabs with the performance of porcelain tile’,” said Roy Viana, director of natural stone and slab, Dal-Tile LLC. Gamma (natural stone) Gamma is the richness of natural stone in an array of shapes and sizes.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. Think about it, natural stone has been a natural choice in an outdoor application for centuries. Related Links.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Its Ceramin tiles, meanwhile, are positioned as an alternative to ceramic and natural stone. With color so important, Indusparquet is putting the spotlight on Imperial Chestnut, a Brazilian cherry with a rich, defined hue that brings tremendous definition to the species. Elsewhere, WE Cork unveiled the Serenity collection.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2024

Spanish companies are leading the industry with high-definition and multi-step printing systems to encapsulate the essence of organic matter and transport them upon ceramic surfaces. This technological leap has given rise to new collections characterized by wood grain patterns, hyper-realistic marble veining and natural stone textures.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

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. Rehoboth beaches anyone?

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

This hand-chopped and tumbled mosaic pairs two natural stones in black and beige tones, similar to those found in Lisbon. The honed and unfilled natural travertine tile is 16″ wide but varies in length. To browse more limestone collections or other natural stone collections, use the Stone Product filter on our website.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Let’s hope you’re on Santa’s nice list and get this honed natural stone tile instead of a honed lump of charcoal. Using modern glazing or high-definition printing techniques allows tile artisans to think big and push design boundaries with large format porcelain tile. AC’s Noble 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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H.Winter Showroom Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Winter have been searching for natural stone looking porcelain tiles for many years. We consistently meet customers that desire a slate floor in a porcelain but do not want the maintenance that a natural slate floor brings. Florida''s Legend series offers a natural slate look in a porcelain tile. We tile gurus here at H.

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 2, 2018

Texture has been making waves in the tile world over the last year, following on from other popular trends like wood and stone effect – which both seem to be here to stay. We’re hoping that texture will follow in their footsteps as it’s definitely one of our new favourite ways to add interest to a neutral colour scheme.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

And as manufacturers work toward producing tiles that look and feel like natural stone, high-definition marble prints are now paired with low-relief veining for realistic marble looks. Trompe l’oeil Italian manufacturers are producing a range of mind-blowing optical illusions on porcelain.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 31, 2024

The event is co-hosted by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA, National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), Natural Stone Institute (NSI) and North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA). —Flooring industry leaders have begun hosting a new event, the inaugural Flooring Sustainability Summit, to be held July 17-18 here.

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Understanding Faux Stone Definition and Components Faux stone, often referred to as manufactured stone veneer is part of a category of stones called Masonry Veneer. Faux stone, as the name suggests, is a manufactured alternative to natural stone.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

This style delivers a deep saturated visual with a natural stone texture that adds to the impact of the pattern. The Grotto collection emulates a natural stone visual with striking color variations and authentic veining. The use of color blending with neutrals and dark and light shades separates this pattern from others.

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 4, 2018

Last month we had two very similar ranges on offer but the same definitely could not be said for Calacatta and Priory – read on to find out why. These tiles are designed to look like (you guessed it) Calacatta marble – a white coloured natural stone with beautiful grey veining patterned throughout the material.

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Burgin Construction

MARCH 16, 2018

. – Antibacterial (non-porous), unlike natural stone, bacteria can’t hide and breed in the pores of the material which makes cleanup much easier and daily use safer. – Price has a broad range depending on pattern and brand and can rival even the highest end natural stone. Honorable Mentions – .

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 4, 2020

At Cevisama, Museum offered a broader portfolio, taking in stunning metallic-, stone-, and wood-effect tiles. Inspired by an exquisite natural stone, Kron is offered in a choice of three neutral backgrounds that sit behind criss-crossing fine white veins for look that is the epitome of stylish elegance.

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Cement Style

MARCH 3, 2022

Black and white tile patterns are both classic and contemporary–basically the very definition of timeless design. Cement tiles are not fired but are created sustainably through intense pressure from a mechanical hydraulic press and then cured naturally like structural concrete. Sealing and maintenance requirements are similar.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 21, 2018

The surface can resemble almost any other paving material – our most popular products have wood, cement and stone effect finishes, but there are many other styles available and we are always on the look out for new and exciting designs. Why choose porcelain paving over natural stone or concrete?

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

The line, which is manufactured in the company’s Tennessee facility, is available in several colors and features a natural stone look. Large format really lends itself to the natural marble and stone looks while smaller sizes allow you to play with color and design,” said Paolo Mularoni, president.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

CERAMIC TILE When it comes to tile, Shaw Floors has been making a more concerted effort over the past two or three years, according to Chase Meluch, product development manager, tile and stone. “We We have rounded out our entry-level porcelain collection in 2024,” Meluch said. “We

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 2, 2015

Marble is one of the most elegant and sophisticated looking natural stones, making it another frequently chosen material for kitchen countertops. Unlike natural-stone slabs, which are mined, quartz slabs are engineered in a factory. And since it’s heavy, sturdy cabinets are necessary to support the weight.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 16, 2019

Calacatta Chablis Collection in the 4″ hexagon natural stone mosaic. Being a parent definitely makes you re-evaluate how you spend your time and forces you to be much more efficient. I have the Calacatta Chablis Collection at home. The 4-inch honed hexagon is installed in my bathroom; my wife and I love it!

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 17, 2014

Florida Tile will continue expanding its line of tile, much of it in the popular HDP – High Definition Porcelain™, and also premiere its initial entries in to the thin tile market during the industry’s largest tile and stone show and conference, Coverings commencing April 29.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

Slate’s Natural Element. Before we jump into examples of slate tiles, let’s look at slate as a natural material. What is natural slate? Because some of us slept through first period science class, let’s pull apart the definition one layer at a time. The cost is often a critique of natural slate.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 4, 2023

Ravel Ravel Ravel offers high-definition marble and natural stone designs coupled with the colors of lace, platinum, caviar and opal in 32 x 32, large-format tiles for seamless design. Pebble Oasis Available in six different shapes and unique pebble blends, refine any space, both inside and out, into a relaxing sanctuary.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Bruce (AHF): Comfortstone AHF Products’ Bruce brand recently introduced its Comfortstone engineered stone tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic. x 60 and features high-definition visuals with embossed textures and painted bevels for the ultimate in realism.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 30, 2023

I would say it was definitely a roller coaster. It will definitely be higher than pre-pandemic with normalized growth added. I think it definitely impacts the company. Obviously Europe is a huge exporter of ceramic tile, and natural gas is about 15% of the cost of the ultimate product. Let’s look back to 2022.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Wellmade’s commercially rated HDPC/SPC waterproof vinyl tile features high-definition visuals and “grout-look” edges along with realistic embossed surface textures. Choose from ceramic tile and natural stone looks, including marble, sandstone and travertine. Wellmade:HDPC/SPC.

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The London Tile Co.

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Natural stone tiles might look luxurious, but they require regular maintenance that can leave them looking worn if you don’t keep it up. If you are going for true luxury then you will definitely want to include underfloor heating. Choose The Perfect Tiles. Underfloor Heating.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Gauged porcelain tile slabs are the perfect answer as they are durable, maintenance-free, and gorgeous replications of the most-loved natural stone slabs in the world like calacatta, cararra, onyx, travertine and more. Durable, beautiful countertops are no longer reliant on natural stone or limited colors of other man-made products.

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Stagetecture

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Ceramic tile is also one of the most budget-friendly materials out there and requires very little in the way of cleaning and maintenance, so there are definitely reasons you may want some ceramic in your remodel. Natural stone. Where is natural stone tiling appropriate? Pretty much anywhere.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

It is commonly done in travertine, because the pattern and natural stone both come from France. By definition an ogee is ‘a double curve, resembling the letter ‘S’, formed by convex and concave lines’ How those curves come together give the general ogee tile its more specific name and shape.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

New tile technologies have helped forge this new place for porcelain, whether it’s the creation of unmatched wood and natural stone visuals or the unprecedented sizes—10 feet, 20mm and even 2cm thicknesses—now achievable. These opportunities have been a boon to tile manufacturers.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 22, 2021

There are a wide variety of tiles which vary greatly in cost, from expensive natural stone tiles to affordable ceramic. Pairing small and large tiles can actually help make your space feel larger as the smaller tiles will add definition and depth, tricking the eye into thinking the room is bigger than it is.

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