Tile Excellence

JULY 30, 2014

There are six simple steps to designing your ceramic tile floor, and when you are done, you get a report estimating your materials needed. 300 backsplash $310 backsplash actual cost answers backsplash backsplashes bathroom cost costs hardyboard grout tile diy tile installation tile installations'

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Tile Talk

MAY 19, 2015

Last month, I reported some of my favorite tile trends and finds from Coverings in the my blog post Tile Trends 2015: Variety is the Spice of Tile. They are suited for wall applications and can be installed with or without grout. Standard finish installed without grout. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 7, 2019

A recent survey from Lightstream reports that 37 percent of homeowners indicated they are planning to remodel their bathrooms in 2019, edging out kitchen remodels, which 31 percent of respondents said was a priority. Twenty-seven percent of those surveyed said personalization was their primary reason for investing in a renovation.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Almost without exception, manufacturers are reporting their top sellers to be planks. This relatively new market segment continues to gather a head of steam – especially to reduce grouting in bathrooms and kitchen countertops. Vives Doney (floor), Vives Mosaico Necci Blanco (wall). Favoring Planks. Gauged or Thin Tile.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Almost without exception, manufacturers are reporting their top sellers to be planks. This relatively new market segment continues to gather a head of steam – especially to reduce grouting in bathrooms and kitchen countertops. Vives Doney (floor), Vives Mosaico Necci Blanco (wall). Favoring Planks. Gauged or Thin Tile.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Driven by environmental regulation, project specification and client demand, green building continues to double every three years according to the World Green Building Trends 2016 report by Dodge Data & Analytics. Our full line includes underlayments, thin-set mortars, grouts, sealers and cleaners designed with the environment in mind.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

To contribute, tiles and related installation materials on a project (mortars, grouts, etc.) Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. Contact: Roxanne Shiflet (734) 735-1891 rshiflet@tcnatile.com.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 31, 2016

To contribute, tiles and related installation materials on a project (mortars, grouts, etc.) Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. Contact: Roxanne Shiflet. rshiflet@tcnatile.com. 734) 735-1891. All Rights Reserved.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

Just prior to the show, the TCNA released its Tile Consumption Report, which pointed toward trouble ahead. The report stated that while many key economic indicators were positive in 2019, American ceramic tile declined for the first time in a decade. The coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. It showed U.S. billion square feet, down 5.4%

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 6, 2018

Zillow’s report says that light blue bathrooms are best, although any blue seems to work. Image: Deirdre Eagles Design Rich blue bathrooms Designers grouted the honeycomb-pattern blue tiles in a contrasting ivory to accentuate the geometric pattern.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 19, 2012

“There were a number of single-attribute green accreditations, such as GreenGuard, but none that addressed manufacturing or corporate governance or some of the other big picture aspects,” Marvin reports. That includes mortars and grouts, liquids and paste goods, sheet goods like membranes and panel goods like backer boards, as well as tile.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

LVT/Rigid core Unilin FlinTile FlinTile locking technology offers a click rigid floor (SPC) with an authentic ceramic look that is easy to install and 100% waterproof due to grouted joints. The grout can be easily applied and cleaned afterward, resulting in a fully installed waterproof floor within a couple of hours.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

“While the pad attached to your hard surface flooring might closely resemble a separate foam or rubber underlayment, the engineering of premium-grade, multifunctional underlayments have evolved far past attached pads,” DriTac’s Jackson reported. There is no mortar drying time, no two-part grout and no return visits.”.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

First up is True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows the creation of a middle grout line that mimics two tiles in one. How it works: The grout is applied at the factory via the addition of a colored wear layer between the décor film and the core. In February, the energy index jumped 3.5%

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

This includes the use of influencers—from micro to celebrity—educational articles and trend reports. The consumer can change out everything—even the grout color. “When we post something, it can automatically post to your Instagram, Facebook or even Google business pages, appearing as if it’s coming directly from you,” Alonzo explained.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Im thrilled to report that the trend continues from what I saw recently during Coverings 2013. Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. For the first time in a very long time, I saw the use of color and color tile on the show floor. ► November. (4). ► October. (4). ▼ September. (4). ► August. (4).

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Hamont, Belgium—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, reported on its recent participation at Domotex Hannover, Surfaces and Domotex USA 2020. The company ensured a strong presence with booths at all three major global flooring exhibitions.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 24, 2024

Pacific Solutions’ products, JobRunner and FloorManager are ERP solutions equipped with operational, sales and accounting management tools for improved financial reporting accuracy. Roomvo The visuals within Roomvo’s visualizer tool available on the Roomvo assistant and Roomvo sites has been significantly enhanced.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

total from 2019, according to a report by the U.S. An increase in demand on easy-to-install products, such as grout-less mosaics or pre-scored tiles, also provides some relief,” she said. Housing remains a steady meter against which to gauge the health of the ceramic tile market in the U.S., Total housing starts for 2020 were 1.38

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

CTaSC also is the co-publisher of the Catalina Stone Report that is updated every other year and is a contributor to the Catalina Ceramic Tile report. It provides a means to effectively and practically educate members of our industry. Both provide data and insight in past and current industry trends.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

RevoTile is said to install two-times faster than traditional tile in three steps: 1) place underlayment, no mortar required; 2) click tiles together; and 3) grout immediately. No wait time and no acclimation is required. It has been designed as the quintessential DIY product. The new strategy is anything but ordinary.

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Industry Products China Tools 92

Granada Tile

MARCH 27, 2017

Clean, crisp edges between each tile to keep the grout in place. If you’re not sure about the quality of your cement tiles, ask the tile manufacturer for an engineering test report performed by an independent testing company. A solid feel and weight of the tile. A top color layer of about 1/8 inch thick.

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Cement Tile Standards Ceramics 100

Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

” This report was basically a survey that asked buyers to rate about a ba-jillion different features on a prepared list of items (windows, doors, kitchens, baths, specialty rooms, etc.) The report didn’t specify (at least not anywhere I could find) what height defined a “two-story” space.

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