Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

By Megan Salzano—W ith the pandemic shaking up product launch strategies, the fall selling season has become a key product launch phase for many suppliers. While Surfaces remains the main stage for most manufacturers, new products are hitting the streets—and dealer showrooms—this fall that have never been seen before.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. As Summer dwindles on, let’s take a moment to honor our favorite designers hailing from the United States! Take a look our top 5 design posts of the week below! Designer Spotlight: Lauren Liess , AllSortsOf. Ten American Interior Designers You Should Know. Lauren Liess.

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Conestoga Tile

AUGUST 16, 2018

Now, fast forward thousands of years to today where ceramic tile comes to us in the form of porcelain tile, a much more durable product that can withstand the rigorous outdoor elements in variety of climates. Unlike ceramic tile, porcelain tile is impervious, meaning it has a water absorption rate of 0.5

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Retailers and product-based companies in many consumer categories are affected by the new tariffs and countervailing charges implemented on goods from China. for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% It only impacted glazed and unglazed ceramic and porcelain. Here it is.

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Ceramics of Italy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In 2022, Coem was awarded third-party verification by Certyquality according to ‘ISO 17889-1 – Sustainability for ceramic tiles’ , a new international standard for determining the level of sustainability of ceramic products in the construction trade. Only ceramic tiles that achieve a minimum score of 117.5

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Ceramics of Italy

JULY 12, 2022

Designed by Benedetta Tagliabue – EMBT, Ceramiche Ragno’s new flagship showroom in Milan looks out through large arched windows onto Via Marco Polo in the iconic Porta Nuova district. www.ragno.it.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 15, 2017

Let’s take a look at one of Architectural Ceramic’s own in-stock products: Gears. Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. matte metallic-like porcelains. matte metallic-like porcelains. For the porcelain variety, there almost isn’t any!

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

Let’s see how your tile picks compare to a few of our own; and which material, porcelain, ceramic, glass or stone is favored to take it all. To reference this information later, download a Printable PDF here. Ceramic tile, like a 3″x6″ subway, seems like a safe and popular pick for designers and homeowners alike.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 11, 2014

New Arabesque Pattern Designs in Cement Tile. As we explore pattern and tile design this month on Tile Talk, I’d like to start by introducing some of our newest Arabesque cement tile patterns. Patterns are decorative designs on the surface of materials that usually have a repeating design motif. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. Dating back to as early as the 7th century the Islamic Arts have influenced an array of cultures and societies, such as the notable geometric designs in their tile work. With their vibrant colors and eye-catching shapes and designs, artisans have a near endless variety of choices of expression.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Florim (Italy) will still represent products in the international section of the show located in the Central Hall—booth space C6226. The brand has its own story we’re proud of and it is being recognized in the community and marketplace with customers, distributors, architectures and designers. and a line centered on mosaics.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 24, 2023

Atlas Concorde USA, an Italian-designed, American-made porcelain and ceramic tile manufacturer, introduced Hero, a modern porcelain tile collection inspired by natural slate stone; and Cove Terra, a solid color concrete-look porcelain tile collection. Franklin, Tenn.—Atlas

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Ceramics of Italy

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As early as 1999, the company’s experts began transforming production cycles with a focus on energy saving and the environment. Research led to ever-more efficient plant and to the production of tiles with a high content of recyclable material and industrial waste.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 11, 2017

Let’s take a look at one of Architectural Ceramic’s own in-stock products: Gears. Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. matte metallic-like porcelains. matte metallic-like porcelains. For the porcelain variety, there almost isn’t any!

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), elevated mortgage rates, high construction costs and weakening demand stemming from deteriorating affordability conditions continue to act as a drag on single-family housing production. Overall housing starts decreased 4.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.43

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs. The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. Brightly colored glazed tiles can be randomly added to add interest to the design. backsplash designs.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Ceramic, marble, porcelain, glass — Square tile is available in a variety of material types. At AC, we have endless porcelain and marble options available as a 12″x12″ field tile. Whether using the 12″x12″ product search or 24″x24″ product search , we make browsing simple.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Custom Building Products has committed to aiding architects, specifiers, engineers, tile contractors and owners fulfill this growing responsibility with our environmentally-responsible tile and stone installation products. CUSTOM has over 100 Build Green products and the Emerald System, which contribute to U.S.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 27, 2020

The sheer number of bathroom floor designs, colors, textures and material types further complicate the process. In genuinely waterproof flooring materials, the waterproofing product is baked in rather than just being used as a coating. Porcelain and ceramic tile bathroom floors. Porcelain and ceramic planks.

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Garden State Tile Blog

MAY 11, 2020

Like the 65 stores that came before it, the goal of the design was to construct an upscale, comfortable, and sparkling clean atmosphere that created an inviting “3rd Space” for its guests. Aesthetically, the Sam Rittenberg location stands out with its parged brick finish and unique canopy design. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.

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Garden State Tile Blog

MAY 11, 2020

Like the 65 stores that came before it, the goal of the design was to construct an upscale, comfortable, and sparkling clean atmosphere that created an inviting “3rd Space” for its guests. Aesthetically, the Sam Rittenberg location stands out with its parged brick finish and unique canopy design. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.

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Kitchens for Living

APRIL 21, 2015

Each one experiments with one of three post-forming strategies; cutting, folding and bending-by Harvard University Graduate School of Design. AK: What’s the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile? . Ryan: Porcelain (who’s technical term is impervious tile) is a classification of ceramic tile.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

The following was originally written for the ASID (American Society of Interior Designers). . These new tile types push the boundaries of the material into new realms that give designers greater freedom to make their dreams into reality. Our next post will look at the opposite of Thin Porcelain Tile — 2cm tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

So, until Architectural Ceramics gets an invite to visit his home, let’s check out our own client spaces that strike a cord with harmonious designs. Harmonious spaces incorporate design principles like those of Feng Shui. To view more from our wood-look porcelain collection, Lux Wood, download a Data Sheet here.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

Retail and office segments, commonly referred to as tenant improvement, have both fared well since small businesses have opened back up after COVID-19 shutdowns.”. Linoleum is primarily a healthcare, education, senior care and specialty retail product.”. The workplace is among the most diverse segments for flooring.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

What that means for us in terms of what you’re going to see from the Spanish sector is that it’s very focused on North America colors, design preferences and needs.”. Fasan added that it also taught the manufacturing sector a way to develop product lines that are responsive to a declining market demand and still provide vibrant options.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

The restorations vary from tear downs with the complete loss of the Edwardian patterns, to tile replacements faithful to the original designs¹ Finsbury Park Platform. Photography from Joanne Bradley The tile designs at some stations reflect famous places found above ground. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

There are new sections on Thin Porcelain Tile Panels, tools, tile patterns, tile layout process and options, steam rooms and curbless showers; including updates to important industry standards. This course is designed both for the architect and arch rep to teach them how to write a proper tile and stone specification.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 19, 2013

Handmade products have always intrigued me. Thus, when I recently toured the ARTO Brick and California Pavers factory complex in Gardena, CA, along with several architects and designers, I knew I would be in for a treat. With the vast majority of raw materials sourced locally, each ARTO product is manufactured with concrete.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

For more than a decade, our company has been dedicated to providing cement tile products that are at the forefront of their class. At Avente Tile, we know that continually finding unique cement tile products and offering them at a great value ensures not only our success, but they must also meet or exceed your design goals.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2019

From 30th April to 2nd May 2019, buyers visiting ExCel, London, will be presented with a powerful line up of ceramic, porcelain, conglomerate, ultra compact, and natural stone surface solutions, making this a must-visit event for retailers, distributors, contractors, and specifiers alike. Sophia Cuprum from Neolith.

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Giotile

AUGUST 26, 2014

This new measurement, developed by the Tile Council of North America , is referred to as Dynamic Coefficient of Friction or DCOF, and now that many manufacturers have converted solely to DCOF in technical specifications, it’s important to understand what it actually means.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

For instance, the terms " surface bullnose " and " single bullnose " refer to the same transition on a finished edge. Additionally, there are a myriad of slightly different designs of the same trim that all perform the same function. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

The patterned cement tile, Casablanca, in this bedroom takes its cues from the Moroccan tradition of zellij tile design. The Casablanca rug pattern is available in the standard 8" square format with a less-common 4"x8" border and 4"x4" corner to create a classic rug design. Zellij is the art of hand-cut geometric mosaic design.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 11, 2013

In essence, field tile refers to a solid color tile. Of course, you can pair field tile with decorative ceramic tile to create a spectacular custom design. For whatever project you choose, Avente Tile is here to help you reach any design goal on any budget. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

So many factors are driving these relocations, aptly referred to as “The Great Migration’ (see page 50). And freight expenses once product reached these shores were through the roof. Back then it was about products like resilient tile and VCT. In 2021, the average selling price of all flooring was $1.33.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

A report on design trends recently found its way into my inbox, which I found to be somewhat interesting. The report is designed to deliver insights to guide the profession through the next era of pandemic design. The report connects these ideas to the profession, offering designers a comprehensive perspective on the year ahead.

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