Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Nules, Spain—i4F announced that Novalam Innovacion SA has signed an i4F drop-lock technologies license agreement for its entry into the global stone polymer core (SPC) flooring market. Our goal is to become a comprehensive multi-material flooring solutions provider.

United Kingdom 52

United Kingdom New Zealand Norway Switzerland 52

Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2020

The Coverings Rock Star program recognizes emerging leaders in the tile and stone industry by awarding the best and brightest young talent. We look forward to seeing continued advancement and evolution for each of these young professionals as well as the impactful contributions they will continue to bring to the tile and stone industry.”.

Arlington 72

Arlington North America Mexico Miami 72

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2015

A 1970s house in Mexico City was converted by EZEQUIELFARCA architecture & design into a contemporary family home with a bold look. Integrating the exterior with the interior was achieved by using materials such as marble, stone, wood, together with neutral tones.

Mexico 40

Mexico Design System Marble 40

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2015

A 1970s house in Mexico City was converted by EZEQUIELFARCA architecture & design into a contemporary family home with a bold look. Integrating the exterior with the interior was achieved by using materials such as marble, stone, wood, together with neutral tones.

Mexico 40

Mexico Design System Marble 40

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

8A House was recently completed by Dionne Arquitectos in Puebla, a vibrant city in Mexico. Moreover, the relations among spaces are established by “creating platforms, which provoke different changes in the interior heights and in the floor levels, defining the way the user wanders through the house.”

Mexico 40

Mexico Natural Stone Marble Outdoor 40

JG Kitchens

MAY 21, 2014

Last week, I blogged about the top tile trends I spotted at this major US trade show for tile and stone. San Lorenzo from Mexico was one of those brands offering great looks without oceanic freight. This week, I’m going to share some of my favorite products. You can see more of them in last week’s post.).

San Diego 150

San Diego Products Tampa Tile 150

Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. “ White wall and floor tiles are still the predominant tiles sold in the USA, and most come from China primarily comprised of mosaics , white subway tiles , and larger thicker white wall tiles. Here it is.

China 184

China Industry Tile Porcelain 184

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Charming and mysterious at the same time, stone facades continue to be a widespread exterior design choice at a time when new construction materials are being developed at a fast pace. We love walking through cities and stumbling on a stone house that strikes us with its romantic appearance.

Stone 40

Stone Switzerland Cyprus Utah 40

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 25, 2016

Twenty installers from Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Puerto Rico recently attended ARDEX Tile and Stone, Moisture Control, Underlayments and Designer Floor training seminars. The next ARDEX Academy Spanish tiling training is May 9-10 in Stockton, CA. Click to register!

Puerto Rico 40

Puerto Rico Training Honduras Guatemala 40

Tile Talk

APRIL 21, 2015

Last week was action-packed as I made my annual pilgrimage to Coverings, a trade show for tile and stone. Anyone in attendance will agree that you could not avoid spotting the sexy six-sided polygon just about anywhere on the show floor. The folks at In-Pietra from Mexico have captured the essence of creating dazzling texture in stone.

Trends 100

Trends Tile Cement Spain 100

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. The strength and density of porcelain results in a higher PSI level, making it suitable for floor applications and commercial spaces.

Ceramics 172

Ceramics Netherlands Tile France 172

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 23, 2015

Aiming to connect living spaces with the dramatic ocean vistas surrounding the property, Ezequiel Farca Architects envisioned a luxury home with green walls and floor-to-ceiling-windows. The private residence in the photos below is located in the marina of Puerto Vallarta in Mexico and overlooks the Pacific Bay.

Mexico 40

Mexico Natural Stone Architecture Stone 40

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Tile Redi®, world-leading manufacturer and marketer of pre-formed, one-piece shower pans and related accessories, received the award for “Surfaces 2013 Best New Product” sponsored by Floor Tends and Tile magazines. The winning product, Redi Trench™, is an incredibly exciting marriage of design and function.

Industry 100

Industry United Kingdom North America Florida 100

Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2021

By Steven Feldman Riviera Maya, Mexico— Daltile Statements Elite dealers were introduced to what is arguably the most advanced selling system for ceramic tile when this select group of retailers convened here earlier this month for its 10th anniversary summit. Of course, it all comes with an investment—in both floor space and dollars.

Oklahoma City 75

Oklahoma City Tools Las Vegas Tulsa 75

Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2020

There are two ways to look at the flooring industry as a whole in 2019, depending on whether ones sees the glass as half full or half empty. FCNews’ exclusive research reveals total 2019 flooring sales topped out at $23.07 Flooring currently sits just 4.6% On the other hand, the 0.4% That’s the good news. billion and 19.07

Industry 98

Industry Flooring China Sales 98

Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2020

Stone-look floor tiles by Alfalux Ceramiche were installed in various colorways and configurations throughout the mall, serving as a way to visually separate and connect different spaces. Black Casalgrande Padana tiles were selected for the bathroom floors. Location: Monterrey, NL, Mexico. COMMERCIAL (honorable mention).

Italy 52

Italy Ceramics Design North America 52

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 19, 2014

Conscientiously constructed and meticulously maintained, “Stairway to Heaven” is said to be one of the sturdiest and most precisely constructed buildings on the Gulf Coast of Mexico. Thoughtfully detailed, the house was principally built with stucco on reinforced concrete, steel, glass and stone.

Florida 111

Florida Mexico Bath Architecture 111

Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

In the grand scheme of things, the category still held strong as the third-largest sector in flooring, representing 12.4% Tile flooring, more so than most others, requires installation by highly trained and even artisanal tradespeople. were Mexico (17%) and Italy (16.6%), according to the TCNA. share and Mexico with 11.2%.

Sales 98

Sales Tile Mexico Ceramics 98

Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

According to their son, Raj Shah, president, it’s in the company’s DNA to continuously find ways to engineer methodologies in logistics, product innovation and merchandising and marketing strategies to make flooring and countertops more affordable and accessible to the consumer without sacrificing manufacturer or retailer profitability.

Strategy 52

Strategy Vietnam China United States 52

Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2024

In flooring, it can be as explosive as developing completely new product formulations that offer consumers features/benefits not previously available—we’re looking at you, WPC. This year’s Floor Covering News “Industry Disrupters” 2024 issue features all manner of players that are—or are poised to—shake things up. Changing the rules.

Industry 81

Industry Russia Ukraine Software 81