Garden State Tile Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Tiles That Evoke Natural Harmony. Studies have shown that human connection with nature can help boost one’s mood, health, sleep cycle, and productivity. The deco pattern tile are a more modern and longer-lasting alternative to wallpaper if one wishes to create a mural of the beauty found in nature. Florals: Forma.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. As a recent Art History graduate from Loyola Marymount University, the Arts of Islam became a favorite subject among the various cultures and styles I studied. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

By Megan Salzano—While resilient flooring— rigid core SPC in particular —has taken the industry by storm, ceramic tile is poised for a resurgence. Daltile’s Perpetuo collection comes in several formats, including a wave structure/texture wall tile that exemplifies the sensory component of biophilic design.

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Kitchens for Living

APRIL 21, 2015

I wanted to share some solid info about tile from the man who knows it best, Ryan Fasan. I had the pleasure of meeting “THE tile man” on my recent trip to the trade show Cevisama with Tile of Spain. For your viewing pleasure I am including some photos from some of the Spanish tile brands seen at Cevisama15).

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 6, 2020

—Armstrong Flooring has received Good Design awards for Rigid Core Vantage, Migrations and Striations BBT, and Alterna engineered tile. Alterna Plank with Diamond 10 technology captures the natural beauty of stone, ceramic or porcelain, while retaining warmth, absorbing sound and feeling more forgiving to your feet.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

—Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Tenet sessions.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In years past, Florim USA has shared winning booths with its parent company, presenting tile produced and distributed in both countries. The MileStone brand is centered on sustainable tile made in the USA,” said Rodolfo Panisi, Florim USA’s CEO. Recently, the brand released the first 32 x 32 tile manufactured in the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

Pictured are Restful Trek (carpet tile) and Wildwood Preserve. billion-plus commercial flooring market, with specified contract representing the lion’s share of sales, preliminary FCNews research shows. The primary floors specified for retail stores include LVT, ceramic tile, hardwood and polished concrete.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Aside from all these wonderful things are the ceramic tiles of the country. In Portugal, the tiles (or Azulejos in Portuguese) that cover the country’s buildings are a distinctive part of this land.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Following is a curated selection of several new commercial offerings that will be showcased at NeoCon 2021: ARMSTRONG FLOORING. The design of Coalesce luxury flooring was influenced by the transformation of earthly materials into textiles and mosaics from the energy of the artisan touch. Both designs are available in 18 x 36 tiles.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Moroccan Tile: In a Class of Its Own. But for this post, I would like to focus on just one of these art forms -- the mesmerizing forms, colors and shapes of Moroccan tile, Zillij (also spelled as Zellige or Zellij ). ” From an early age, pupils would study their craft under the tutelage of a master. Fez" by Avente Tile.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Interview with Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC. Todays post is the second in our Tile Artisans Interview Series. It’s a joy to share their love of tile. I met Esther of Lilywork Tile about eight years ago at Coverings, an annual tile and stone trade show. Bosphorous/Rosette Focal by Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2021

Studies have shown the pandemic has made consumers more aware of the need to maintain hygiene—both on a personal level as well as in their homes—to reduce the chances of infection. Following is a snapshot of some innovative hygienic flooring products available today. By Ken Ryan. People are living differently and buying differently.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

Product quality, design, innovation, Italian origin, and sustainability are all key components of the Italian ceramic tile industry’s success. The Italian tile industry has analysed the product’s environmental impacts over its entire life cycle by means of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). of Italian ceramic tile production.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Like many industries, tile has been through a lot the past five years. But those tile manufacturers, distributors and dealers that survived the tough times are now well positioned to benefit from the improving economic climate heralded by many observers. According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s By Jeffrey Steele.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

FCNews research shows commercial flooring revenues (including specified business as well as Main Street sales) totaled $6.134 billion last year—a falloff of 11.1% Every commercial sector was negatively impacted, but some performed better than others,” observed David Thoresen, senior vice president, product and innovation, Armstrong Flooring.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 13, 2013

Specifying Ceramic Tile, Glass Tile, Stone and Terrazzo for Slip Resistant Surfaces…. Back then most ceramic tiles were not offered with a textured surface. It became a big selling point, and new tile products were developed with a textured finish. Glass tile use has greatly increased in recent years.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 7, 2019

In addition, according to the 2018 Houzz Bathroom Trends Study , more than half of Baby Boomer homeowners are planning to renovate their bathrooms to support aging in place. When designing or remodeling a bathroom, it’s also important to pay attention to surfaces such as flooring, walls and backsplashes.

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Giotile

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

And boring colors are out–studies show that certain colors like red and orange stimulate productivity, so get ready for some colors and fun patterns in offices! The whimsy of this creative office extends into the communal kitchen, where a neon chartreuse refrigerator meets vibrant pink flooring and a sleek, wooden roof.

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How to Floor Tile

AUGUST 7, 2018

I built this shower recently and all the tile looks like marble but it really is Porcelain and manufacturers copy natural stone for a reason. Dust Mopping : Dust mop interior floors frequently using a clean non-treated dry dust mop. Use a clean rag mop on floors and a soft cloth for other surfaces for best results.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

As it turns out, the flooring industry has its disrupters as well. For the flooring industry, the pandemic has caused major supply chain disruptions that impacted manufacturers and distributors and, eventually, retailers—who at times throughout 2020 were out of stock on certain products. Supply chain issues persist to this day.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. One might say Donato Pompo’s career in tile was foreordained. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Since tile dealers and distributors are no exception, understanding how to create and manage a blog is key to your social marketing success. Blogging is valuable for tile dealers and distributors for several reasons. Studies have shown consumers are more likely to buy products and services from people they know. What is a Blog?

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