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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% Example: Take a tile that’s $3 per sf. in addition to the price of the tile. in addition to the price of the tile.

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Mohawk to acquire Vitromex ceramic business

Floor Covering News

Mohawk Industries said it has entered into an agreement to purchase the Vitromex ceramic tile business from Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS) for approximately $293 million in cash. Vitromex was founded in 1967 and includes four manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout Mexico. Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk billion (2.9 billion (2.9

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Coverings 2014 – Top Tile Products

JG Kitchens

Last week, I blogged about the top tile trends I spotted at this major US trade show for tile and stone. I was super-impressed with the ever-improving quality of wood-look tiles on display at the show. San Lorenzo from Mexico was one of those brands offering great looks without oceanic freight.

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Walker Zanger factory gets new investment

Floor Covering News

Los Angeles—Walker Zanger, a leading luxury brand in slab and tile, said it is making substantial investments in equipment and personnel at its Mexico factory—Ceramica Antique. The investment, made with the support of its parent company, Mosaic Companies, LLC, will focus on ramping production capacity.

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Tile Trends 2015 : Variety is the Spice of Tile

Tile Talk

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Last week was action-packed as I made my annual pilgrimage to Coverings, a trade show for tile and stone. Bill Buyok, Avente Tile owner, at Coverings 2015. Anyone in attendance will agree that you could not avoid spotting the sexy six-sided polygon just about anywhere on the show floor.

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Think Hallway, Think Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Enhance the entrance to your home by transforming your hallway with tiles! Most of the time, when we think tiles we picture ourselves in a kitchen or a bathroom. Rarely do we think of hallways, but, really, hallways are the perfect place for tiles. Now, when we think tiles, we’re thinking hallways, too.

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Waterproof: Domestic manufacturing update

Floor Covering News

The waterproof label has transcended its rigid core roots and is now touted across a variety of flooring constructions—from SPC to tile and even hardwood and underlayment. Vinyl, hardwood, laminate Luxury vinyl flooring and all its iterations remains one of the hottest categories to date with growth outpacing all other categories.

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