Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

Ceramic is heavy, breakable and typically has a large variety of associated SKUs such as mosaics, trim, installation materials and a large variety of sizes and formats avail- able,” MSI’s Pereira explained. Operational challenges may also be on the docket for those looking to the category as a new source of revenue.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Portugal is a land of Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden-sand beaches, history, great food and wine, and beautiful scenery. Map of Portugal. These tiles come in a staggering array of shades (mostly of blue) and designs. Image by Viktor Keech. at 6:00 AM.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

Emser Tile currently operates 78 branch locations around the country that are designed to service flooring dealers and their clients as needed. For those who can tackle the category at the retail level, benefits abound—higher profit margins and ticket sales as well as forging a reputation for style and design, to name a few.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Photo by Joaquim Alves Gaspar, Lisboa, Portugal. In that period, the azulejos used in Portugal came from Seville, the only supplier manufacturing center in the first half of the 16th century. Before that, and until the second half of the 15th century, only the alicatado (mosaic formed of polygonal, colored glazed tiles) was in use.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 13, 2022

We’re here with Suzi Portugal, Vice President of Design & Sourcing for Mosaic Companies whose brands include Walker Zanger , Anthology, Opusstone & Surfaces. Suzi walks us through the design inspiration behind this year’s stunning 2022 introductions from both Anthology & Walker Zanger.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Floor Covering News

JULY 13, 2022

T he ceramic tile category is arguably flooring’s closest link to the interior design community. Ceramic tile trends take their design cues directly from consumer habits within the home and builds upon those needs to craft its looks, textures and technologies. Tile is fashion, so design is very important.”.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

From trending design to innovative surface solutions, high-value educational opportunities and networking events, the show resonated with attendees and exhibitors alike. The show was chock-full of innovative tile designs that spoke to several home design trends. Florida Tile, for example, unveiled its BlueRun line at the show.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 28, 2019

We have a few unique and incredible artists and projects to share – a whole raft of wonderful work with tiles, mosaics, and more. Kneaded Memory”, Beaufort04, Belgium, 2012 / Public ART, Porto Cit, Portugal, 2015. First up are these awesome form fitted fixtures from Portuguese artist Dalila Gonçalves. Variable Dimensions.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

From the start, we wanted this MalteseDP to be a nod to the modernist style of mid-century American designers like Phillip Johnson and Charles Eames. Decorative accents include a geometric-styled listello, M12 mosaic and full floor and wall bullnose package. Effective with this announcement, both products are in stock.”.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Not only is the category one of the most design-forward and technologically advanced options on the market, proponents say, but its eco-friendly attributes are a growing draw for consumers. For Daltile, the current hot trend of well-being incorporates many of the principles of sustainability through biophilic design.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2021

The Amorim WISE portfolio combines the unique properties and sustainability of cork with innovative design and state-of-the-art technology. Opus Floors Canada, in partnership with Portugal-based Corksribas, offers the Green Flow cork flooring collection. Opus Floors.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 17, 2013

In last weeks post , Arpi Nalbandian started the month-long celebration by introducing the rich history and culture of Portugal, and the important role hand-painted ceramic tile has played. Portugal is a great place for ceramic tile lovers like me – it’s used everywhere. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As a result, outdoor living has become a popular design choice for many homeowners purchasing new homes or renovating their existing spaces—and that demand appears to be growing stronger. Flooring retailers who embrace this new space with just a little flair for design open themselves up to a great opportunity for additional sales.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

Thanks to the booth’s innovative design and open layout, the companies said customers appreciated the pieces’ quality and the convenience of viewing them without interruption. Portugal designed Walker Zanger’s new collections made from red clay that features six colors, 15 different patterns and different sizes.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Tile and our Collective History One of the reasons I started Avente was my love of tile - both in the beauty of the hand painted design and the sense of place and time it conveys. A mosaic brings you back to the Roman Empire. Ive sent many architects and designers their way. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

MAY 28, 2013

Handmade cement tiles are an easy-to-maintain product that not only offer deep colors and a rich history, but most importantly, they offer long-lasting beauty and extensive design possibilities for floors and walls. To that end, we’ve assembled dozens of image-filled cement tile projects and ideas onto our Design Ideas Portfolio.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Climb Out with Color Im a big fan of color and pattern in design. I love these stone tiles by Galrão Group from Portugal. New trends in tile and design are making better experiences for any room. Just take the time to design and choose the right tiles for your taste and needs. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Apicer’s 2024 The Art of Possibility Tour of Portugal proved hugely inspirational. The PV installation was undertaken by Helexia Portugal. Panels in the factory hark back to Portugal’s deep tiling tradition. There are also Mosaics, eight different gloss melanges, in 300 by 300mm sheets.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Apicer’s 2024 The Art of Possibility Tour of Portugal proved hugely inspirational. The PV installation was undertaken by Helexia Portugal. Panels in the factory hark back to Portugal’s deep tiling tradition. There are also Mosaics, eight different gloss melanges, in 300 by 300mm sheets.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

Come globe trotting with us to beautiful vacation spots, home and abroad, that offer endless design and tile inspiration. Lisbon, Portugal. Simply strolling the mosaic-tiled streets while eating a pastel de nata and taking in the sites like beautifully tiled buildings is a treat when vacationing in Lisbon. Paris, France.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

are at record highs,” said Suzi Portugal, vice president of design and sourcing, Anthology. “I Ceramic wall tile and decorative mosaics in unique patterns, shapes and colors continue to gain popularity as consumers look to more dramatic feature walls and backsplashes to individualize their spaces. Census Bureau.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 14, 2020

The focus of the initial product launch will hinge on the company’s newly launched Green Flow program—a collection of environmentally-friendly cork flooring products designed to entice consumers, retailers, architects and designers looking for something out of the ordinary. Cork is going to be our springboard for going into the U.S.

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