Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with Guillermo & Tania. In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) is now offering the “Fundamentals of Thin-Bed Knowledge” (FTBK) guide to anyone associated with the tile industry at no cost. We need more people than just installers to be knowledgeable about ceramic tile,” Goldberg explained. “We

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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

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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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. What Lies Beneath: How the Tile Community Saved the Day with Proper Preparation. Exterior Tile Veneers. The Secrets of Pool Design and Installation.

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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Coefficient of friction (COF) requirements for ceramic tile are included in the vast majority of commercial construction specifications for ceramic tile. COF is the measurement of a tile’s frictional resistance, closely related to traction and slipperiness. You didn’t know the standard for tile and COF had changed?

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Floor Covering News

MAY 11, 2020

Dalton—Novalis Innovative Flooring is one of the first manufacturers to achieve the Assure Certified standard and certification for rigid core luxury vinyl tile (LVT). The standard was developed by SCS Global Services and the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI).

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design. The same determination applies to their design sense when it comes to tile. From Venetian glass mosaic tiles, to ceramic tile that closely resembles heavy brocade patterns, to the crispness of summery linens, it seems the Italians have perfected the art of mimicry.

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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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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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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 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

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

—Coverings, the international tile and stone exhibition and conference, will hold its fourth Coverings Connected interactive digital event this month. 23, 2021, in commemoration of National Tile Day. Coverings Connected will highlight the beauty, durability, sustainability and hygienic uses of tile. 24, 2021, at 2 p.m.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy. Plus, you can always call on our Technical Services for expert assistance on any type of project. Call CUSTOM Technical Services at 800.282.8786.

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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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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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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you write the 09 30 00 tile spec for a warranted installation of tile products? The CUSTOM website offers resources that make specifying the right tile installation system fast and easy. Not sure where to start or want to talk to a tile installation expert right away?

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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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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 12, 2015

A Swedish study found that lighting, paired with the right color, affects mood. Redecorate existing tile If your tile is boring and there’s not much you can do about it, try removable adhesive tiles like the ones shown above. The addition of a woven vinyl floor rug by Chilewich is another option.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2012

It’s a much more personal introduction than a standard website. 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. The Benefits of Blogging.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Love Tiles For a self-proclaimed tile addict, this wonderful tour proved to be a complete pleasure and privilege. But this tour was about much more than tiles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Love Tiles For a self-proclaimed tile addict, this wonderful tour proved to be a complete pleasure and privilege. But this tour was about much more than tiles.

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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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Life of an Architect

JUNE 5, 2014

You can also visit the AEC Cares website and make a donation - they are still looking for a carpet manufacturer willing to donate 3,000 square feet of carpet tiles, but anybody can support this project financially, no amount is too small. It hopes to carpet the worn tiled floor, making softer areas for quiet time or falling down.

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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

JUNE 1, 2020

Shifting Fields, the company’s new LVT, is a collection designed to capture the importance of different environments while providing a biophilic flooring solution that helps define space through zoning, transitions and wayfinding. The post Shaw Contract unveils new LVT line, Rugs program appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Julie Eno (center) shows off one of the Gold category awards Armstrong Flooring won at NeoCon. Instead, NeoCon was moved to early October, and while some top-tier flooring companies pulled out ahead of the show, citing pandemic concerns, those who did attend took advantage of greater interaction with members of the A&D community.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MARCH 13, 2012

My knowledge of English grammar is a direct result of my studying other languages. Its a bit of a paradox, but the best way to understand English grammar is to study another language. Ive youve ever studied a Romance language, you know that those languages make ample use of the subjunctive. flooring. (30). foolishness. (78).

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Studies show there are numerous benefits to home-based aging, such as increased life satisfaction, quality of life and self-esteem. Update your flooring. And flooring is often the biggest culprit. Or consider using an underneath rug pad, with options adhering to vinyl, hardwood and other flooring.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The floor-to-ceiling walls are made from Blanc Absolute Marble. Picco’s considerations for material extraction and handling, cubic geometry studies, stone engineering, installation and fabrication proved intrinsic to meeting the delicate project requirements and high standards. Ceramic Harmony Huntsville, Ala.

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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

JANUARY 2, 2013

The tile industry has been through a lot the past five years. But 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. in square feet.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Instead, NeoCon was moved to early October, and while some top-tier floor covering companies pulled out ahead of the show citing pandemic concerns, those who did attend took advantage of greater interaction with members of the A&D community. “To For years, according to Page, Interface held the high ground in sustainability standards.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

We delved into the interior design, looking for features such as hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, balconies and other modern features. A 2013 study found that Downtown is home to more than 500,000 jobs in fields like government, fashion, retail and tech. Bottega Louie was the pioneer and is still a favorite.

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