Floor Covering News

JANUARY 30, 2024

With the launch of the new designs in May 2024, Art Select will feature more than 45 wood and stone looks in a broad spectrum of tones. Art Select is made with a top-of-the-line 30-mil wear layer, and all designs are available in both glue-down and—new with this launch—rigid core.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 29, 2019

When designing for a tile project, there are more factors than just color and style to keep in mind. Take a look at the tile materials below to see which best fits your needs. Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes.

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Giotile

MARCH 25, 2024

Belgian Bluestone, also known as “Petit Granit,” is a distinctive and high-quality limestone quarried in Belgium for centuries. The stone is also known by many other names: Pierre Bleu, Belgian Granite, Belgian Bleu, and Coal Limestone, to name just a few.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 25, 2022

The latest carpet tile collection from Interface, Granite Mountain, takes biophilic design to new heights, according to the company. The collection features eight carpet tiles in various shades of warm gray and earth tones. The post Interfaces introduces new carpet tile collection appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio—The National Building Granite Quarries Association (NBGQA) has voted to merge with the Natural Stone Institute to further advance industry efforts to support quarry advocacy, sustainability, outreach to architects and designers and continued efforts to promote the use of natural stone.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Inspired by Betty Sullivan’s visit last September, we decided to look at features of the most prominent Scottish interiors and how they translate to our world – the world of tile. Part of Edinburgh’s beauty is due to the sandstone buildings, a large portion taken from the local Craigleith Quarry. Tom Riddle, anyone? Even peacocks!

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? To avoid getting into the nitty-gritty, it’s because of how the tile is made. Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

With the final four games this weekend, Architectural Ceramics put together our own final four match ups, and it’s just what you’d expect: tile. ACI employees filled out tile brackets and the results are in. Download your own 2018 Tile Bracket here. Tile Stats By Type. Is glass hard to work with?

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

So take a break from crunching the numbers, and take a look at a few tile examples from Architectural Ceramics that have cash in mind. We’re hoping you’ll file one or two ideas away to use on a tile renovation after a tax refund comes your way. The penny round tile shown above is in a matte finish and the color Copper.

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Tile Talk

JULY 22, 2014

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Since launching our new line of Porcelain Pool Tile earlier this month, we''ve been getting a lot of questions about what makes porcelain tile better than ceramic tile. More commonly, the question is simply, "What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile?"

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 26, 2019

But never fear, The London Tile Co. That’s why we at The London Tile Co. have made sure that all our external porcelain paving tiles have a minimum R11 slip resistance rating. During the manufacturing process of our tiles texture is added to the surface before they are fired to increase each tiles slip resistance.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In 2014, having outgrown its two-story office space, the Permanent Mission of the UAE to the United Nations opted to design its new home around the essence of Middle Eastern culture: hospitality and the convening of friends and strangers. To learn more about each project, visit here.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. The good news is, when it comes to tile variation, there are ways to avoid the unexpected. On a scale of one to ten, how much tile variation do you like?

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2023

AHF Products introduced Bruce Comfortstone engineered stone tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic. But a comfortable surface makes Comfortstone tiles warmer to the touch and more comfortable underfoot. Plus, the waterproof tiles feature an easy-to-clean surface that repels stains. Comfortstone Mountville, Pa.—AHF

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Visitors to Booth #5659 will be able to see firsthand how the SikaTile solutions are designed to eliminate unwanted jobsite callbacks. SikaTile-815 Secure Grout is suitable for dimensional stone, slate, granite, stone agglomerates and most types of ceramic, ceramic mosaic, quarry, brick paver, porcelain, glass and clay tile installations.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 7, 2015

Coupled with decorative ceramic tiles, Saltillo tile exudes Old World charm. Hand-crafted from natural clay deposits, authentic Saltillo tile can only come from one place in the world - Saltillo, in the state of Coahuila in Mexico. The process of turning this special Mexican clay into tiles has remained unchanged since 1577.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 28, 2020

Karndean Designflooring introduced new stone looks to the 20mil Opus glue-down luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring range, including Iberian-inspired patterned tiles and additional sizes in existing colorways. Iberian-Inspired Tiles. The second design reflects the original cut of the opposing face of the stone. Export, Pa.—Karndean

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 10, 2015

Backsplash Tiles. Give your backsplash a personal makeover with some decor tiles. Using neutral tiles such as our Sirocco Decor tiles will create a focal point above your hob or sink, making a gorgeous scene. Using smaller square tiles, you can create a stunning backdrop for your rustic kitchen. Exposed Brick.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Initially published in 2014, the standard has had updates in 2017, 2019 and now 2022, proving a commitment to staying up to date with the latest needs of design teams with green building goals, according to Natural Stone Institute (NSI).

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Garden State Tile Blog

JULY 30, 2021

Old-world trends have made a much-welcomed resurgence into the design world recently, and there’s one fan-favorite that is bringing its own contemporary twist: Terrazzo. Ancona Terrazzo Venere 16”x16” Honed from Garden State Tile. The Ancona Terrazzo Collection from Garden State Tile. The History of Terrazzo. Why Terrazzo?

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Tile Talk

MARCH 5, 2013

With history on their minds, I, as well as several architects and design professionals, recently toured the ARTO Brick and California Pavers factory complex in Gardena, CA. Later, when the family moved to Lebanon, Arto continued honing his artistic talents with various mediums, including installation of tiles. The Tile Art Studio.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

To successfully add natural stone to your product lineup, natural stone suppliers say it’s important to understand the basics Know the product and its place “Retailers should be versed on where natural stone products can be installed and used as not all are designed for each project space.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2020

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) said it has received many requests to make its online courses available at a lower cost. Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile. This course is designed to give salespeople the tools they need in order to increase sales and avoid customer false expectations and more.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

Artistic Tile’s Verdi Alpi and Rosa Portugallo. higher profit margins, greater application opportunities, unique style and design. higher profit margins, greater application opportunities, unique style and design. Stone tile’s square foot price is frequently higher than many porcelain products. By Megan Salzano.

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Rubble Tile

APRIL 16, 2019

Photos Courtesy of Milestone Scandinavian design is known for clean lines, minimalist style and high functionality. But did you know that slate is the backbone of Scandinavian design? Quarried from coastal regions, Norway’s fine-grained slate has been the foundation of grand cathedrals and modest homes.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The company has achieved Gold status for its quarry, which extracts cordova cream and cordova shell limestone and Silver status for its fabrication facility, which processes limestone from raw blocks of stone into usable building materials. The Natural Stone Sustainability Standard was first published in 2014 by the Natural Stone Council.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

Following is an overview of some of the latest grouts and sealants designed to address issues on the jobsite. Whether it’s a floor or wall application, ArdexFL is suitable for interior and exterior installations of porcelain, glass, quarry, ceramic, mosaic and a selection of natural stone tiles.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 13, 2024

They have tile starting at $0.15 for a 3 x 5 subway tile and will go up to a water-jet mosaic for $49.99. The merchants source product from about 240 manufacturers and quarries across 26 countries. Design centers. Three things: price, selection and immediate availability. Merchandising. So there’s the playbook.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 21, 2018

If you are looking for innovation in wall tile design, the metro tile may seem an unlikely destination. After all, this is one of the long-established staples of the tile retailer’s arsenal, alongside quarry tiles, black and white contrasts, and simulated marbles. More at: [link].

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Ciao Tile

JULY 3, 2013

Visit our showroom to view the possibilities in tile + stone. New Products style + design Tile Patterns'

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Floor Covering News

MAY 11, 2021

Dallas, Texas— Marazzi launched its Marble Obsession porcelain and ceramic tile collection. Being surrounded by a beautiful environment makes us feel better and contributes to our well-being, but it is interesting to note that the concept of luxury is changing,” said Shelly Halbert, director of product design, Dal-Tile Corporation.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The industry event will “Go Live” online in an effort to showcase the future of floor covering , stone and tile surfaces for 2021. Go behind the scenes in retail showrooms, tour designer homes, go around the world on quarry tours and dive in on business, installation and marketing topics. It’s all included.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Blending Old World and urban sensibilities, Limestone complements a variety of traditional and modern design styles. This versatile line comes in five colors that authentically pay homage to the finest mined limestones from quarries across the globe. through Crossville’s EcoCycle Tile Process™. tile crossville porcelain'

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How to Floor Tile

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

If you look at most Travertine Tile you will see that it is very porous on the unfinished side and that is because that is how most of it looks. The mining and production of Travertine Tile is varied. After it is mined or quarried it is cut into slabs and one side is finished. Travertine is a sophisticated name for Limestone.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

PVC-free/recycled product The name of the game is always style and design when it comes to flooring, but another top driver for today’s consumer that seems to be picking up steam—again—is sustainability. With the launch of the new designs in May 2024, Art Select will feature more than 45 wood and stone looks in a broad spectrum of tones.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

One of the hottest home design trends of the year is the increasing use of eco-friendly materials in outdoor space design. One of the most important parts of exterior space design is tile flooring options and companies such as Metropolitan Ceramics offer a stellar collection of eco-friendly options.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Presenting two collections: Slimtech Nextone and Delight, Diego Grandi will design the company stand to give a sense of space, and for materials to effortlessly flow from inside to out. By combining four types of stone from four different quarries Slimtech Nextone brings them together in harmony, producing a balanced appearance.

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