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Portobello America opens Tennessee facility

Floor Covering News

building a strong distribution channel here, we knew that to be an American company we needed to manufacture in the United States. The 44-year-old company, based in Brazil, is a leader in tile, exporting to more than 60 countries. We are bringing to the United States what we call the Concierge Portal,” Brito explained. “It

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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. Moroccan Tile. Zellige tiles are very traditional to this region and are made up of colorful mosaics. Spanish Tile.

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Are you up-to-date on COF?

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

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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Picco Group receives 2022 Grande Pinnacle Award

Floor Covering News

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. Western Tile & Marble Contractors Redmond, Wash.

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Stats 2021: Call it a comeback for ceramic

Floor Covering News

T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. ceramic tile category saw high single-digit growth in 2021 compared to 2020. Flooring volume in 2021 was also in the black, registering 3.1%

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Envisioning the ‘new retail normal’

Floor Covering News

Provisions such as sanitizing stations at New Braunfels Flooring in Texas are expected to remain even though COVID-19 restrictions and cases are falling. At Texas-based New Braunfels Flooring , Michelle Winters, owner, said customers are very passionate about COVID-19 restrictions on both sides of the mask issue.

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COVERINGS 2016 CONFERENCE PROGRAMMING PROVIDES COMPETITIVE EDGE THROUGH LEADING INDUSTRY SPEAKERS

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— March 31, 2016) Coverings , the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has scheduled an exceptionally comprehensive conference program of notable and respected speakers to present on a number of topics at the forefront of industry conversation. Tuesday, April 19, 12:00 – 1:00p.m.

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