Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2024

During Tile of Spain’s annual press conference, held on the second day of the exhibition, Vicente Nomdedeu, president of the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), reported on the tenacity of Spain’s ceramic sector, providing insight on 2023 production, sales and exports figures.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone. Natural Stone: A variation on the penny round theme, the Effervescence Collection plays with multiple sizes of circles.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 12, 2019

From ceramic to porcelain and glass to marble, you’re sure to find something that fits your style and your wallet. This porcelain option allows you to cover the floors and walls for a modern take on a classic shape. AC’s Kiln & Penny Collection, used as a shower floor and wall, in the color Petrolio.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

It’s no secret that natural stone has natural variation. speaks to a scary common client question: can natural stone can be hand-picked? “If you are ordering marble, limestone, or any natural stone, be prepared to go with flow. ” For Washington D.C.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Katie Jensen (Triton Stone Group) is the 2023 Women in Stone Pioneer Award recipient. Oberlin, Ohio—Katie Jensen (Triton Stone Group) is the 2023 Women in Stone Pioneer Award recipient, which was awarded by the Natural Stone Institute. “It location, in her recommendation letter.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

Using white marble in a space, like putting on a pair of pointy-toed heels, is always a timeless choice. AC’s Candango Collection featuring a dimensional mosaic in Thassos marble. A mosaic sheet in Thassos marble from AC’s Candango Collection. A mosaic sheet in Thassos marble from AC’s Candango Collection.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

Another porcelain pick, comes from Casey Terrell, an east-coast native who drives our internet sales. I’m planning on installing it in my house next year, with floor heat underneath, of course!” Natural Stone. AC’s Altimetry in Calcatta Tia natural stone; image via architecturalceramics.com.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

The high-end tile market carries much potential for savvy flooring dealers. Therein lies the opportunity for savvy flooring dealers to grab their fair share of those high-end dollars—and material selection will play a crucial role in their success.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

From ceramic and porcelain to glass and marble, we have plenty of hexagon types to choose from. Because lead times for special order tile vary from vendor to vendor, please contact an AC sales associate for an estimated wait-time. Calacatta Chablis: The veining in this 4″ marble hexagon gets our blood pumping.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Dallas, Texas—As consumers are more frequently engaging in home improvement projects while homebound during COVID-19, Daltile’s new “peel-and-stick” mosaics are enjoying strong sales, according to the company. These easy-to-install natural stone mosaic sheets are especially designed for the DIY customer.”

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 11, 2019

For interior designer Mary Douglas Drysdale, the vision for her client’s master bathroom started with a classic material choice: white marble. For her client’s master bathroom, she kept the tile selection classic and timeless by using white marble from our Thassos Collection. Do you have marble on your mind?

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Whether it’s used as a bathroom floor or kitchen backsplash, the cement tile trend isn’t going away any time soon. The clean lines of the cabinetry and quartz counter tops act as a quiet compliment to the natural stone backsplash. Sagatov Design + Build , located in Falls Church, VA., So run on over and check us out!

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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. To learn more about this collection, read our blog entry, It’s Only Natural: AC’s Glass Tile Collection.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

The show itself, while slightly lagging behind in attendance compared to pre-pandemic years, was awash with flooring suppliers, dealers, distributors, designers and architects who were excited to get back to business and meet their partners and peers face-to-face to build business in 2022. And we’re happy to facilitate that.”.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

The desk is beautifully clad in a neutral and natural stone look-a-like material from our Slim Slab Collection. The flooring, done in one consistent and neutral material choice, also leads you from the reception desk to the sitting or waiting area. The look-alike marble Slim Slab is stunning.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. Think about it, natural stone has been a natural choice in an outdoor application for centuries. Related Links.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 31, 2019

To get the look of the marble shower, consider using our Bianco Angelica Collection , which includes a 6″x12″ honed field tile like the one pictured above. The marble walk-in shower, pictured right, has the right idea by placing the shower controls at the entrance of the shower. Linear Niches: Stretch Your Style.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I nnovation is at the heart of product development for flooring manufacturers. Fortunately, this year’s “must-have” product introductions serve as a compilation of in-demand and innovative soft and hard surface flooring. As a result, Dundee solid oak floors provide strong resistance to everyday dirt and wear.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

This matte porcelain tile, made to look like honed marble, has an elegant look without the maintenance that natural stone requires. A sales and design associate would be tickled pink to pull together ceramic and marble samples for you. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines?

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Turn to the last page, and you’ll find most porcelains are rated for floor use, while some ceramic tiles are only suitable for wall use. From ceramic to porcelain, and glass to natural stone, AC offers a variety of tile materials. From ceramic to porcelain, and glass to natural stone, AC offers a variety of tile materials.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

AC’s brushed limestone Vestige Zebrano floor tile, semi-polished Wave limestone wall tile, and porcelain wood-plank wall tile. AC’s brushed limestone Vestige Zebrano floor tile, semi-polished Wave limestone wall tile, and porcelain wood-plank wall tile. The his and hers vanity tops feature Cararra marble slabs.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The 2021 CEU Educator of the Year Award was presented to Stone Panels International LLC, a lightweight stone company located in Marble Falls, Texas. Stone Panels continued the marketing strategy that earned it this title in 2020: consistent outreach and the willingness to offer webinars.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

In the month of November, we’re thankful for Thanksgiving feasts, Black Friday sales, and the ‘Movember’ trend where men grow a mustache to bring awareness to men’s health. The white tile looks clean and bright against the matte black floor and shower door frame. In this bathroom setting, contrast is key.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

If this blog is about porcelain, then why does the collection’s name say stone? Because porcelains like our Ancient Stone Collection , are made to look like natural stone. AC’s Ancient Stone Collection in the color Black, used in a commercial setting.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Mann’s DC bathroom may be short on floor space, but its walls are tall. The shower floor, however, uses a small area to add big contrast to the overall design. Our Kiln & Penny Collection in the blue-green color Petrolio, contrasts the adjacent walls and polished concrete floor. Photo via AC’s Houzz Project Page.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

The flooring, also shown in the Argento color from our Monticello Collection, carries the color seamlessly from the vertical to horizontal surface. Just like natural travertine tile would have a range of color variation, our porcelain does the same. The warm gold tile mimics the warm tones of the mantle and hardwood floors.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 21, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) awarded Barbara Cohen its Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement, Katie Jensen with the 2021 Women in Stone Pioneer Award and Brie Pfannenbecker with the 2020 Person of the Year Award. In 1998, Cohen became president of the Marble Institute of America (MIA). Barbara Cohen.

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The Tile Shop

JULY 31, 2015

Featuring our Volcano natural stone and the Puno listello: Please click on the images to view: Next is a cool glass and marble shower from George Spantidos in our Norwalk, CT store. We wanted to have more design tables and a friendly space for customers and sales to create their dream rooms! George combined our St.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

Our Legend Collection, featuring the Flagstaff pattern in tumbled Thassos, Bardiglio and Cavern marbles; image via architecturalceramics.com. This natural stone collection features six distinctly different marble blends that create fabric-like patterns through hand-clipped mosaics. Join our newsletter here.

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Tile Excellence

OCTOBER 27, 2013

fire place natural stone /tile installation in Lynfield mass. fire place natural stone /tile installation in Lynfield mass. Started out with a plain brick fireplace and using a natural stone tile transformed it into. stone and the top is 12 by 12s. stone and the top is 12 by 12s. November (2).

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Cement tiles are an ingenious combination of cement, marble powder, water, sand, pigments, time and patience. Manufactured in the mid-nineteenth century to cover floors with novel designs, bold colors, and to withstand footprints and the passage of time. Wait…Cement Can Be Tile? Why Cement Instead of Porcelain?

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 28, 2017

We know what’s hot when it comes to your main floor’s kitchen and entertaining spaces, but what about a space that is a bit more private: your bathroom. Photo: AC’s Brocade Collection, featuring the Chevron Mosaic in thassos and cararra polished marble, photo via AC on Houzz. They come and they go.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

The backsplash turns up the wow-factor by taking the tile up the wall from floor to ceiling. Tatami: Our Tatami Collection features marble mosaics with soft color and texture. One of those mosaic options, mixes in Ming Green marble. Here, we’ve put together a softer side of what Architectural Ceramics has to offer.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

While your husband or kids warm up breakfast for you, the cabinetry and hardwood floors in this kitchen warm up the otherwise white tile backsplash and quartz countertops. Master bathroom featuring ACI wood-look floor tile, design by Melissa Broffman Interior Design. Together, they achieved a fun and feminine space. Smith Photography.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Las Vegas—Six manufacturers were voted top of their class in the 2022 Best of Surfaces competition, a contest cosponsored by Floor Covering News and Informa Exhibitions, which owns and operates The International Surface Event (TISE). The winners, announced on the show floor, are as follows: Innovation: AHF Products. Innovation.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2022

By Ken Ryan—For many flooring retailers, 2021 represented their best sales year on record. The following products represent a sampling of new collections or expanded product line offerings that scored high among specialty floor covering retailers and distributors in 2021. Paladin by Eternity Floors. Panoramic’s 10.6

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 8, 2013

The residential remodeling market is also benefiting from the increase in existing home sales and the rise in home prices. The increase in existing home sales stimulates homeowner remodeling projects and the rise in home prices is an incentive for non-movers to invest in their homes and upgrade to stone countertops and flooring.

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