Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The company also continued to highlight its “Shop By Look” wall, which features QR codes to help guide consumers through the sale. The collection is offered in three mosaic shapes: picket mosaic, fan mosaic and the modern 1 x 6 mosaic. Shapes and textures are also playing an important role in home design.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

In the month of November, we’re thankful for Thanksgiving feasts, Black Friday sales, and the ‘Movember’ trend where men grow a mustache to bring awareness to men’s health. AC’s Aristocrat Collection in the Anthracite Strip Mosaic. The dark grout ties the space together.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

For a complete stain-free installation, consider sealing your cement grout. Better yet, use a stain resistant expoy grout like Spectralock. Tatami: Our Tatami Collection features marble mosaics with soft color and texture. One of those mosaic options, mixes in Ming Green marble. It’s Not Easy Being Green.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

From left to right: Joey Caponiti / Maryland Commercial Rep, Kersi Press / Baltimore Commercial Rep, Betty Sullivan / Owner and CEO, James Lewis/ National Hospitality Rep, David Arabe / Commercial Sales Manager and David Benson/President and Principal (not shown). Joey and David hard at work grouting the tile panels for the BDNY booth.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Machine-made ceramic tile from AC’s Neri Collection , available in small-scale field tile and mosaic sizes. Your contractor already sealed the crackle tile before grouting it during installation. Doing so could discolor the tile or the porous cement grout around it. A marble mosaic from AC’s Brocade Collection.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Although COVID-19 initially slowed sales of natural stone, we have seen a sudden uptick as a result of the renewed focus on home improvement,” explained Raj Shah, president, MSI Surfaces. “Of For most, marble and limestone continue to drive sales. Emser Tile’s Link is a grout-less natural stone mosaic.

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Tile Excellence

JANUARY 19, 2014

Tile Installtion FAQ: Sanded Grout or Un-Sanded Grout? Most Frequently Asked Questions from Consumers: From Newly Forming FAQ on Tile Installation, Tile Repairs & All Things Tile Related: Many people have asked me over the years which grout to use in their house particular to their tile installation.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

When considering large-format square field tile, common sizes are: 12″x12″, 18″x18″, and 24″x24″ Decorative or square accent tiles are most commonly seen in 4″x4″ or 6″x6″ Lastly, square mosaics are often mesh-mounted in a 1″x1″ or 2″x2″ size.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

Education is the fastest and easiest way to increase sales and profits! San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Even though many of our tile series is strong enough to hold up to the heat of fire, the adhesives and grouts used to set the tile are not intended to have that much exposure to an open flame. The product above is a fun chevron glass mosaic from our Devotion series, the pattern is Echo shown in the Million Dollar Blend.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Glass mosaics that look like marble. In addition to everything mentioned above, our AC team had a few stand-outs at the 2018 Coverings Tile & Stone Show that really caught our eye: Custom mosaic glass tile from the vendor New Ravenna that look like a photograph. Blue Grout Installation: Brightly colored grout can make any tile pop!

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 4, 2016

Scenic and abstract tiles make for fabulous art as well as hand-made mosaics. Architectural Ceramics Chantilly Showroom display of Cannes White Frost Glass Mosaic and a Plaque of the City Scape Glass Mosaic by Erin Adams for New Ravenna (above). Custom Foliage Detroit Blues Glass Mosaic Wooden Tub Tray (above).

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

From the shower pan to the grout, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout. Don’t hesitate to visit one of our DC-metro area showrooms locations to talk with a design and sales associate about your options.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

LATICRETE hosts mosaic auction at Total Solutions Plus. LATICRETE has announced a joint auction with CTDA, NTCA, TCAA and TCNA for 12 world-class mosaic pieces to be held at the 2013 Total Solutions Plus event in Bonita Springs, FL this October. www.laticrete.com. Educational Booklet for Sound Control. Tau: Honoring nature.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 10, 2019

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Choose the Right Grout Color for Your Backsplash. The dark grout trend has been popular for a few years, but it’s not for everyone. Dark grout lines with light tile is stylish but can be busy for large-scale areas.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Or really, two large format field tiles, and two mosaics. AC’s Ancient Stone Collection featuring the 24″x24″ field and 12″x24″ mosaic in the color Beige. It includes large format field tiles and mosaics; available in three finishes: polished, honed or flamed. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

suppliers are touting record-high sales in 2021 and expected ongoing growth as a result of changing consumer habits and a booming housing market —both spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, sales of newly built, single-family homes in September rose 14% to an 800,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to data by the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—T he ceramic category can be a difficult nut to crack for the dealer community, but it’s one that should be embraced as the ongoing potential for record-breaking sales continues into 2022. In the virtual realm, digital tools such as visualizers are often essential to the sale.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

increase in sales in 2020 vs. 2019. However, about 20% of residential resilient sales still remains in the flexible LVT category, including dryback (glue-down) products. billion in sales. billion in sales. For tile visuals, glue-down products can be installed with or without grout.”.

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Making Tile Modern

MARCH 4, 2016

Join Modwalls Tile Company This Saturday March 5th From 9am to 3pm For Our First Warehouse Sale. P.S. If you live in the SF or Monterey Bay Area’s and miss this sale, please contact us for an appointment to purchase directly at our warehouse. 800 Estates Drive Suite 1oo, Aptos, CA 95003. 831-689-9734. service@modwalls.com.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

But, our showroom sales associates and designers are also an amazing resource, who offer free design consultations to help you navigate your tile material and renovation options. ” Inspecting a handmade crackle glaze arabesque mosaic, sheet by sheet. Applying a sealant to an installed tile and grout.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

Flooring retailers, including those looking to gain back lost dollars from the growing popularity of vinyl products, would do well to turn to tile and stone, which offers high dollar sales and high margins, according to suppliers at The International Surface Event (TISE) held in Las Vegas earlier this year. “We Boosting retail sales.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

The collection’s concise field tile sizes are 12 x 24 and 24 x 24 supplemented by a 2 x 2 mosaic. i4F: True Grout. SPC/rigid core tiles featuring True Grout are ideal for any room. Durability on rigid core products featuring True Grout is maximized due to the addition of a colored wear layer between the décor film and the core.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

Don’t default to Windex because you’re cleaning glass, if you have unsealed white grout, it may turn blue over time. This natural stone collection features six distinctly different marble blends that create fabric-like patterns through hand-clipped mosaics. Join our newsletter here.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 30, 2017

Don’t default to Windex because you’re cleaning glass, if you have unsealed white grout, it may turn blue over time. The Brocade Collection’s Oval mosaic is a water-jet, mesh-mounted mosaic, making it easier to install than other mosaics out there. Join our newsletter here.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

moldings and mosaics allow for many design options. When the stone is exposed to water, moisture penetrates the stone and grout and into the mud bed, activating the loose particles of cement. We sell Miracle Poultice products that can help if you contact our sales team at sales@architecturalceramics.com.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 3, 2013

Matt Bartkowski, Regional Sales Manager – New England with Marazzi USA, managed the large-scale donation of first quality porcelain tile. The final finish was an exterior wall of Basalt mosaic, a surface that is uneven, difficult to grout, and would be exposed to thousands of gallons of water per hour. ” www.laticrete.com.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 2, 2016

Lines Tuscan Glass Mosaic. 1×4 Tozen Antimony Silk Brick Glass Mosaic. This makes soft grout joints important, as well as an experienced installer. Paper Faced Mosaics: Some glass tiles, particularly in mosaic sheets, are adhered with a piece of paper on the FRONT side of the tile. So, Why Choose Glass?

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

For example, the sum of the edge dimensions for a 1″x2″ mosaic tile is only three inches, and make it acceptable for use in an underwater installation. Available in two sizes, a Barcode mosaic and a 1″x4″ Brick, remember that only the Barcode mosaic is suitable for submerged pool use.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

A soft to the touch, contemporary, rectified tile, Urban Wood enables the installer to use smaller grout joints which not only give the new tiled area a more monolithic appearance… the smaller the grout joint, the lesser the time and expense for future cleaning. “Dazzle was a big hit when it was introduced ten years ago. .”

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Here, a staggered brick pattern and a chevron mosaic are separated by a thin dark bar liner. A glass mosaic from our New Ravenna line sets the tone for this mood board. Because the trim is available in a range of colors, the beige option used here easily blends in with the tile and grout around it. Join our newsletter here.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

According to Patrick Warren, vice president of residential sales, dealer and showrooms, Daltile’s residential remodel business was up almost double digits in 2022, but Daltile Statements dealers outpaced that growth. “As At the same time, Daltile has built the merchandising so the retail sales associate can close that sale.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 6, 2018

Blue bathrooms top the list, adding up to “$5,400 more than expected to the sale price.” This bathroom features a single painted blue wall, coordinating towels and a mosaic tile stripe of various blue shades. ” With so many shades to choose from, which blue gives you the most bang for your buck?

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

We are seeing robust sales on the Advanced+ series after only being in the stores for a short period of time.”. About the product : Daltile is currently launching its Defend powered by Microban program and the new floor, wall and mosaic tile products under that umbrella. Bruce Odette, Carpet Exchange, Denver. Defend by Daltile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 29, 2012

They offer a direct way to boost your company’s image and sales among customers and provide an easy way for customers to express their needs, insights, and opinions about what you offer. But on the other hand, if you tweet marketing and sales messages too often, you risk annoying – and then losing – your followers.

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Making Tile Modern

APRIL 16, 2012

A few months back we welcomed Interior Designer Katelyn Bowman as our Trade Sales + Interior Design Specialist here at modwalls and she has been an amazing addition to our team. Smaller tiles mean more grout joints – which can be a good thing depending on the application. Water Feature featuring modwalls Brio Glass Mosaic Tile.

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