Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Case in point is Drew Barber, co-owner of Floor & Home by Carpet One based here. Floor & Home has always been a big stocking tile dealer of the major brands— Daltile , Emser, Surface Art, Bedrosians, United Tile, Florida Tile, Arizona Tile, etc. But since investing in Statements 2.0,

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2022

Spain has supplanted China as the largest exporter of ceramic tile to the U.S. The Tile Council of North America (TCNA), a trade association representing manufacturers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials, tile equipment, raw materials and other tile-related products, has released its 2021 U.S.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 6, 2024

In the Roma district of Mexico City stunning examples of Art Deco architecture and design can be found all over. A random stylised scattering of fractured ceramics wash across the floor and wall of rough and ready taqueria Los Alexis. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, March 2024. Designers of the space RA!

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

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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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 4, 2017

Because the percentage of people interested in horse-themed tile is slim and it’s hard to give your mother a bouquet of tile, let’s instead honor Cinco de Mayo with 5 ways to bring Mexican-inspired tile to your next project. Handmade Talavera Tile. Authentic Talavera pottery and tile reign from Puebla, Mexico.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2022

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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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2022

Martha Salazar, director of marketing for TCNA-Mexico, is a Coverings Rock Star Award recipient for 2022, according to the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). The Coverings Rock Star program is recognizes emerging tile and stone industry trailblazers who consistently innovate and lead through achievement. Clemson, S.C.—Martha

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Despite headaches within the economy —namely high interest/mortgage rates— resilient flooring suppliers are pointing to continued growth in 2024. Resilient flooring manufactured stateside offers excellent quality control, more stable pricing, shorter lead times and lower capital inventory requirements. Moreover, made-in-the-U.S.A.

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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. 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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Floor Covering News

JULY 14, 2021

Mexico City, Mexico—Given the interest by all segments of the Mexican tile industry to reconnect in person, and with the reopening of other international tradeshows in Mexico, the organizing committee of Obra Blanca Expo said it will move forward with its event.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Solon, Ohio— T arkett , a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sports surface solutions, has completed the acquisition of Vinylasa, a vinyl composite tile (VCT) manufacturer based in Mexico City, Mexico. location to the Vinylasa location in Mexico. We’re pleased to welcome the team to Tarkett.”

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

.— Coverings, the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America , released the winners of the annual Rock Star Award in advance of Coverings 2022, which will take place April 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Rogue Bergerson, tile artisan, Bergerson Tile, Astoria, Ore. Distributor.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2021

Happy Floors introduced Santa Fe, a new stone-look collection, to its Easy Luxury SPC product line. According to the company, Santa Fe takes its inspiration from the environmentally diverse New Mexico city after which it’s named. Happy Floors entered the SPC space in Q4 2020 with the launch of its new Easy Luxury rigid core products.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. AC’s Basics Collection , is a simple one with a white subway tile at its core. As a result, the tile expands and contracts.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 25, 2022

Hosted by Arizona Tile. Arizona Tile. New Mexico Stone Summit: Take Your Organization to the Next Level. New Mexico Stone Summit: Take Your Organization to the Next Level. Arizona Tile. The post NSI releases 2022 Stone Industry Education Series appeared first on Floor Covering News. April 20-21, 2022.

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Granada Tile

JUNE 27, 2016

Inside, on page 98, Granada Tile Company’s Serengeti cement tiles form the backsplash tile in a Los Cabos, Mexico kitchen designed by Chris Barrett. Oversized black pendants echo the cement tile’s visual punch while brick pavers and rope wrapped chairs underline the kitchen’s warmth.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 10, 2022

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. In the process, the company said this will create better living conditions for several families in the community of Guanajuato, Mexico.

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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. After they spend some time drying in the sun, the tiles are moved to the kiln.

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Granada Tile

MAY 12, 2014

Last week, we had the pleasure of introducing you to several of Granada Tile ‘s newest sensational cement tile designs from our flagship Echo Collection. Inspired by the decorative motifs of the American Southwest and Northern Mexico, the concrete tiles offer an assortment of simple, stunning geometric looks.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 12, 2023

Dallas – This week, Daltile is hosting a multi-faceted meeting for its Statements Elite Daltile Dealer Program at the Hardrock Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The post Elite Daltile program hosts conference for members appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 28, 2015

A Saltillo tile entry features a cement tile rug. A few weeks ago, we spoke about the history, production and properties of Saltillo tile. To recap, 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.

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Granada Tile

MAY 5, 2014

If you’ve spent some time on Granada Tile ‘s Echo Collection catalogue in the last few months, you’ve probably noticed that we’ve added some sensational cement tile designs into the mix. And, as you probably could guess, the tile patterns range from crisp, geometric looks to more classic designs.

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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.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 21, 2015

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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Granada Tile

APRIL 28, 2015

When we spotted these cement tiles at LaCubana restaurant in the Ossington neighborhood of Toronto, Canada, we felt sure they were our Cluny concrete tiles. Using mustard, white, sky and olive, you can bring the look of their bright and cheerful concrete tiles into your own bathroom, kitchen or patio.

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The London Tile Co.

MAY 23, 2014

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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Tile Talk

JANUARY 20, 2015

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. For January, I continue to welcome 2015 with our newest tiles. Today I showcase three new patterns in our ever-popular Arabesque cement tile line which is part of our curated Spanish tiles honoring traditional tile-making techniques, patterns, and colors.

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Cement Style

AUGUST 6, 2019

Rick Bayless, the celebrity chef and host of the Emmy-nominated show “Mexico: One Plate At A Time” on PBS, has developed the menu at Red O Restaurant (think red onion) at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA. Designer Martin Lawrence Bullard chose Villa Lagoon Tile’s “Castle” pattern cement tile for much of the floor.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 8, 2024

The new year marks a new beginning for Johnson Hardwood Floors. Many times consumers want to upgrade their floors but aren’t ready to change out traditional stained cabinets that feature warmer tones and need something to compliment that look,” he explained. Cartwright Distributing, Tri-State Wholesale Flooring and Walcro.

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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.”.

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Kitchens for Living

MAY 11, 2015

In the pursuit of all things tile, while on my trip to the Cevisama tile trade show with Tile Of Spain, I discovered something called “encaustic tile”. 16th century Turkish encaustic tile with colors still crisp and vibrant. encaustic” with reference to tile, comes from the nineteenth century. Guess what?

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Highlighting its latest products that shine in hospitality, the company will have a dual presence with its own booth and in the 1 Hotels: Designed by Nature space on the show floor. Roam reflects Shaw Contract’s commitment to sustainability and expertise in biophilic-inspired design and bringing in a sense of place through flooring.”

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2021

Riviera Maya, Mexico— Daltile is hosting a multi-faceted meeting for its Statements Elite Dealer Program here at the Rosewood, Mayakoba Resort that kicks off June 8. The post Daltile hosts Elite Dealer Program conference appeared first on Floor Covering News. The conference kicks off tonight, and FCNews will be attendance.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

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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Floor Covering News

JUNE 10, 2021

Riviera Maya, Mexico—Daltile introduced its new 2021 advisory board for the Statements Elite Daltile Dealer Program during the brand’s annual advisory board meeting, currently taking place here at the Rosewood Mayakoba Resort. Steve Dalene, Dalene Flooring (Hartford, Conn.). Rick Murray, Rusmur Floors (Pittsburgh, Pa.).

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 15, 2023

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico—Daltile’s multi-faceted conference for its Statements Elite Daltile Dealer Program at the Hardrock Resort has kicked off here this week. The post Daltile Statements conference kicks off in Cabo appeared first on Floor Covering News. Chip Wade, HGTV star and DIY expert, was a keynote speaker at the event.

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Cement Style

JANUARY 12, 2015

Rick Bayless, the celebrity chef and host of the emmy-nominated show “Mexico: One Plate At A Time” on PBS, has developed the menu at Red O Restaurant (think red onion) at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA. The tile was made in Mexico so it was a fitting combination. Another location in St.

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