CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— March 31, 2016) Coverings , the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has scheduled an exceptionally comprehensive conference program of notable and respected speakers to present on a number of topics at the forefront of industry conversation. Monday, April 18, 8:00 – 9:15a.m. Featured Sessions.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

“National Tile Day is an opportunity to reflect on the true impact and advancements of tile – while giving designers a chance to showcase their favorite projects,” said Alena Capra, Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer and Coverings Industry Ambassador. “We

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The London Tile Co.

JANUARY 13, 2016

The tile industry is continuously developing new products and techniques to help them create better products. Over the last couple of years we’ve seen a range of tiles that look remarkably like natural stone, and last year realistic wood effect tiles were one of our top trends.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. Industry has had its fair share of hardship this year, and flooring is no exception. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Republic Floors’ Lion Meadows collection features extra-long planks. The coronavirus pandemic may have slowed or disrupted businesses from coast to coast in 2020—but not the flooring industry. Egger Flooring International, a Germany-based manufacturer with U.S. Its new styles were inspired by the natural landscape.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Mapeguard CI is a flexible, fabric-reinforced, “peel-and-stick” crack-isolation membrane that helps to prevent existing or future in-plane floor cracks (with movement up to 3/8-inch or 10mm wide) from transmitting through grout, ceramic tile or natural stone.

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

AUGUST 7, 2008

We provide these natural stone installation instructions as a general guideline. Usage __ Walls, countertops, and flooring (subject to job specification). Most stone cannot be guaranteed in the northeast region of the U.S. Due to the porous nature of stone, high quality white thinsets are generally recommended.

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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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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 23, 2019

The Hard Surfaces & Natural Stone Show is fast approaching. Barriers between natural stone and ceramics in the tile sector have long since broken down. Additionally providing options for both flooring (in 608x608mm and 599x599mm ret.) Details for Hard Surfaces and Natural Stone Show 2019: ExCel, London.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The Kaleidoscope Project is a designer showhouse venture to showcase the diverse talent within the creative design industry. Mixing the four colors in the Necessary Objects color grouping from the Swatches collection, the style foundation for the kitchen was set in the 2 x 8 option with cotton, eggshell, stone and coal.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

“After more than 30 years, Coverings continues to be the pre-eminent event for the global ceramic tile and natural stone industry as well as the pinnacle for product innovations and trends,” said Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the show management company for Coverings. “As As the No.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

The show floor was indeed abuzz with high-energy meetings, product demonstrations and educational opportunities. While ceramic has lost share to the booming resilient category, industry observers expect ceramic will recoup some of its lost share this year. What’s trending. Following are some of the trends that stood out. Not Just Deco.

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Garden State Tile Blog

APRIL 4, 2019

It’s been a pivotal few years for the tile and surface industry. From porcelain to cement to natural stone, new designs and innovations have lead to some of the most breathtaking new collections for both residential and commercial projects. Check out Roma Floor and Wall Tile by Garden State Tile. RESIDENTIAL TILE TRENDS.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Even though many of our tile series is strong enough to hold up to the heat of fire, the adhesives and grouts used to set the tile are not intended to have that much exposure to an open flame. Check out our stock La Strata if you’re going for a contemporary, slightly industrial look. this material is ideal. We do too.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

CANTON, OH (July 21, 2014) – Two members of the tile industry donated tile and installation materials for three Habitat for Humanity homes in Escondido, California, in June. Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. About Tile Partners for Humanity/Mountain Re-Source Center.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

Coverings Connected provided nearly 4,000 industry professionals with four days of online educational opportunities. The online event, a first for Coverings, provided nearly 4,000 industry professionals with four days of educational webinars and online networking opportunities. Industry dynamics. Green Building Council.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Also known as large panel porcelain slabs or large format porcelain slabs, gauged porcelain is loved for its beauty, durability, easy maintenance, and most of all its lack of grout joints and continuous pattern throughout the tile. Pictured: Mediterranea Quantum Stone Essential Grey. 2cm thick qauged porcelain slab for countertops.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

APRIL 28, 2015

For ceramic or porcelain tile greater than 15” (38 cm) on one or more sides and for all natural stone, the new industry standard calls for the use of a specialized mortar. Uneven tiles detract from the smooth, monolithic look of the floor, create challenging grout joints and can even present a trip and fall hazard.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

It would be an understatement to say the industry—and most of the world—is glad to see 2020 go. Dealers across the country can expect the new year’s product introductions to run the gamut from innovative waterproof flooring to next steps in stain-resistant carpet to anti-microbial resilient planks and everything in between.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

Flooring retailers, including those looking to gain back lost dollars from the growing popularity of vinyl products, would do well to turn to tile and stone, which offers high dollar sales and high margins, according to suppliers at The International Surface Event (TISE) held in Las Vegas earlier this year. Las Vegas—With the U.S.

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Conestoga Tile

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Also known as large panel porcelain slabs or large format porcelain slabs, gauged porcelain is loved for its beauty, durability, easy maintenance, and most of all its lack of grout joints and continuous pattern throughout the tile. Pictured: Mediterranea Quantum Stone Essential Grey. 2cm thick qauged porcelain slab for countertops.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

One of the biggest decisions you will need to make is what to use for your patio flooring. With so many patio flooring options, it can be tough to decide which is best. What is patio flooring? As the name implies, patio flooring is any flooring option used on an outdoor patio. How to buy the best patio flooring.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

This collection’s features make it an easy option to mix and match with other natural stone or porcelain tile: 3″ x 6″ field tile with coordinating bullnose and trim profiles. Grout is used to allow for this expansion and contraction. This thicker tile may be used indoor or out, on walls and floors.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

The flooring industry has been no different. This backing makes Kerlite Plus suitable not only for walls, but for floor installation as well. An added bonus of Kerlite Plus is that it can be installed over existing flooring, saving the installer time, money and the mess of tearing off and disposing of old material.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Donato Grosser, industry consultant, noted the conservative nature of builders today as a possible influence on starts. Labor pressure has created an opportunity for ‘easy-to-install’ resilient flooring,” Emser’s Heras explained. Housing starts went down about 70% in the recession. There is a huge market for porcelain slabs.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Chicago— NeoCon 2022 takes place here this week at the Merchandise Mart to showcase the latest in commercial design across industry categories. Through-pattern construction of VBT, which means the color and pattern extend throughout the thickness of the tile, is said to ensure the tile’s color and design will last the life of the floor.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Laticrete, a leading manufacturer construction solutions for the building industry, has contributed multiple products to the digital television series “Idea House Build,” a show by “This Old House” that inspires homeowners with new ideas and innovative products. “Idea House Build: Farmhouse in Fairfield County”. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete,

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

A soft to the touch, contemporary, rectified tile, Urban Wood enables the installer to use smaller grout joints which not only give the new tiled area a more monolithic appearance… the smaller the grout joint, the lesser the time and expense for future cleaning. provides globally proven construction solutions for the building industry.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2018

Black even set itself apart as a decidedly trendy and luxurious color for walls, flooring and cabinetry. We also went for more pattern and texture, like eye-catching or moody floral wallpapers , interesting kitchen backsplashes and colorful grout. Natural and industrial blend. Gone are the days of a single accent color.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

By Megan Salzano T he year 2020 was a year unlike any other in recent memory and had lasting impacts on every category within the industry both residentially and commercially. In the grand scheme of things, the category still held strong as the third-largest sector in flooring, representing 12.4% Residential accounts for about 68.2%

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