Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Not much new design going on there. We also may not get the sizes we love right away because these countries’ standard sizes are unlike ours. Here it is. The problem with U.S.

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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 13, 2020

Are you an architecture firm or design studio interested in expanding your tile expertise? Would you like to continue your education while exploring the world of Spanish architecture and design? Ryan Fasan has nearly 25 years of experience in the ceramic tile industry.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 4, 2017

Tile Industry Launches Inspiration and Education Initiative; Why Tile Debuts Here at Coverings. Orlando, FL) – The tile industry has united in a marketing and education initiative designed to inspire consumers and provide information on all of tile’s benefits. April 4, 2017. About TCNA.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

—The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. The content is aligned with industry standards and methods, ensuring relevance and applicability.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2022

The goal of the joint training, according to Merkrete national sales manager, Todd Boos, was to provide sales teams with a better understanding of industry standards as well as knowledge to become a better resource for customers.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

His grandmother was a tile company employee while expecting Donato’s father, who not only would go on to a long and illustrious tile industry career, but serve as both inspiration and role model for his son’s career in tile. Often tile installers don’t have the opportunity to get formal training in the industry.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 8, 2021

Metro tiles are a popular type of tile often used in interior designs for both kitchens and bathrooms. Because of their sleek shape and design they are frequently used in both retro and contemporary designs. Because of their sleek shape and design they are frequently used in both retro and contemporary designs.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

The winning product, Redi Trench™, is an incredibly exciting marriage of design and function. Designers have the choice of selecting either tile-in-grate or non-tile-able versions. ” Redi Trench™ features offer endless design flexibility as it can be used with any size Redi Base (30″–72”), plank pitched, molded-in trench.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 11, 2022

Crossville said its commitment to sustainability is the standard bearer for the domestic tile industry, and this recognition further solidifies the brand’s reputation as an environmental leader not only in the tile industry but also as a national manufacturer. Crossville was recognized as one of eight national companies.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 11, 2024

In 2024, the foundation board said it will continue raising funds to address future industry needs. Individuals and businesses are encouraged to make contributions to the foundation’s annual fund or to honor an industry colleague or friend by making a tribute gift in their name.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Flooring industry leaders have begun hosting a new event, the inaugural Flooring Sustainability Summit, to be held July 17-18 here. This summit aims to bring together policymakers, advocacy groups, standards organizations, manufacturers, distributors, construction professionals, architects, designers and procurement officers.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

—The NTCA Five-Star Contractor Program has, in recent years, advanced to include accreditation, emphasizing members’ dedication to industry professionalism through third-party validation. In response to industry changes, all companies, including existing NTCA Five-Star Members, must reapply and undergo accreditation.

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The A to Z of Building

MARCH 19, 2024

Konecranes today launched its flagship Konecranes X-series industrial crane, the successor to its popular CXT model with a new compact design and safe, reliable technology that — thanks to its wireless upgrade capabilities — can adapt to customer needs now and in the future.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Dalton—Shaw Industries’ ReWorx flooring has been recognized in Fast Company ’s Innovation by Design awards for 2022, which honor the designers and businesses solving the most crucial problems of today and anticipating the pressing issues of tomorrow.

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 18, 2024

The award recognises Italian companies’ international sales achievements and their ability to enhance the global standing of Italian industry based on official statistics from the Italian Customs and Monopolies A gency. Designed to meet the needs of the global design community , Boost World transcends the concept of a collection.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Meanwhile, a host of new prefabricated furnishing options and collaborations with the world’s leading design firms signaled the strength of the industry while carbon-neutral collections and the workings of a new industry ISO standard for embodied carbon demonstrated contributions to the future of the built environment.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio— Continental Cut Stone in Florence, Texas, has earned certification to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (NSC/ANSI 373). The Natural Stone Sustainability Standard was first published in 2014 by the Natural Stone Council. Our hope is that others will continue to follow suit and get certified.”.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

For its first event, to be held August 26, attendees will learn about standards, selling tile post-pandemic, the benefits of tile for health and wellness and more. The event features webinars from industry leaders, on-demand content from trusted partners and the ability to earn CEUs. Introduction to Tile Industry Standards.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2024

Designed with the avid pickleball player in mind, FlexCourt consists of interlocking tiles that are pre-designed to create a temporary or permanent pickleball court installation. Tiles are offered in two sizes: standard/regulation and a mini option for tighter spaces or portable play.

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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

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The newly released 450+ page resource offers an extensive and varied assortment of products for interior and exterior design, catering to both residential and commercial needs. Los Angeles—Emser Tile has released its 2023/2024 catalog , available both in print and online.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

The Rock Stars program is a venerable tradition of recognizing emerging tile and stone industry trailblazers who consistently innovate as forerunners of achievement, according to show organizers. The 2022 Rock Stars represent numerous industry segments and include the following winners: Contractor. Distributor. Lauderdale, Fla.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 30, 2023

Good manufacturers use high-quality materials and a consistent production process to ensure that every tile is made to the same standard. Good manufacturers have strict quality control measures in place to ensure that each tile meets the same standards. At Granada Tile, we take pride in the quality of our cement and concrete tiles.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 22, 2019

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its 2019 Bathroom Design Trends, which coincided with its annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), celebrating the best in kitchen and bathroom design trends. bathroom design trends. bathroom design trends. A bath designed by Sandra Diaz-Velasco.

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 16, 2018

Clare Phillips is an independent consultant on interior design and house building who has recently completed her own self-build project in Surrey. Tiles should meet recognised ISO standards to ensure they have the correct qualities for their use, this includes testing for thermal shock. Consider using skirting tiles to give continuity.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 2, 2024

Las Vegas—Daltile, Marazzi and American Olean, three Dal-Tile brands, will be exhibiting together in booth #N223 during the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2024, held here this month. Daltile aims to empower its customers to bring any design imaginable to life.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Traditional bathroom designs are taking a back seat to a more spa-like, clean and minimal look, according to the National Kitchen + Bath Association (NKBA). Freshome asked trend spotter Elle H-Millard, Certified Kitchen Designer and Industry Relations Manager at the NKBA, for photos and comments on key design trends in U.S.

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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 21, 2022

This is the first standard published by ISO to certify the sustainability of a specific product. As part of its continuous journey towards innovation and sustainability, Ceramiche Keope has achieved a major new milestone by obtaining ISO 17889 certification “Sustainability for ceramic tiles”. www.keope.com. www.keope.com.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2022

. “We hope to be an inspiration to the tile and other industries, for conscious and positive impact on our planet and environment.” MILEstone said it is actively solidifying its standard as the ‘Sustainable Tile, Made in the USA.’ Late last year, Panisi announced two sustainability milestones for the brand.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

The kitchen work triangle has been the standard by which we measure good design and functionality. Back in the 1940’s, kitchens tended to be small and appliances tended to be large,” explains Erin Davis, lead designer at Mosaik Design & Remodeling. Older homes tend to have a triangle design. It looks good.

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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Every year brings along exciting new design trends and, with so much time being spent in the kitchen, they are one of the best rooms to update with some new features, whether large or small. Let’s look at four kitchen design trends that are going to be big in 2015. Black is going to be on of 2015’s go-to colors in kitchen design.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

The first recipients are John Roberts and Woody Sanders, two tile industry professionals and certified tile installers who go above and beyond in support of the CTEF mission to raise the quality of ceramic tile installation, according to the foundation. They received the award here on July 8 at Coverings 2021. John Roberts CTI #1278.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This system helps consumers and industry professionals navigate the natural variations in ceramic tile products, offering a standardized way to communicate the expected appearance of tiles. Contact us at Conestoga Tile for more guidance on shade variation and other industry standards.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

It is because of his tireless efforts as a leader for his company and our industry that this program has become so widely adopted and supported by NSI members. There is a huge demand for responsibly sourced products, so it was important that NSI and natural stone industry clearly communicate a strong position on this issue,” Arcot said.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Building design professionals, facility managers and others seeking LEED building certification by the U.S. must meet the extensive environmental and social responsibility requirements of Green Squared, the ceramic tile industry’s multi-attribute, cradle-to-grave sustainability standard.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 5, 2023

With the addition of six new colors—Breeze, Lilac, Sandpiper, Sorbet, Sunbeam and Very Berry—the collection is now available in 30 hues and three tile sizes, allowing tremendous design flexibility. Techtonic includes no unnecessary composite materials to prevent scratch whitening and has a beautiful matte finish to reduce distracting glare.

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