Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Cali: Shorebreak Cali’s recently launched laminate, Shorebreak , is positioned as a next-gen product for homeowners and design professionals seeking a sophisticated (yet practical) stone-look flooring option. This high-performance laminate flooring offers marble and porcelain visuals in a user-friendly, click-lock tile.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 16, 2022

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) online auction taking place Aug. 18-22, 2022 includes a broad assortment of tile installation products and materials worth more than $80k. EST and includes more than 100 items relevant to tile installation professionals. Pendleton, S.C.—The Flooring products.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

MAY 17, 2019

More and more people are using tile flooring and wall coverings in their homes today due to its durability and ease of daily cleaning. Tile fits both contemporary and traditional styles, providing both sleek and elegant looks. Tile and grout need care to maintain their look, more than many homeowners realize.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 25, 2023

That mission is to improve the tile industry through certification, education, training and participation in the development of nationally recognized standards and methods. The auction will include over 100 items relevant to tile installation professionals. It’s a way to raise funds to support expanding the CTEF mission.

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Tile Excellence

DECEMBER 6, 2015

Laying a travertine marble tile floor seamlessly (i.e., without grout) is a skill that you can easily develop. Only a little bit of knowledge, a few tools, patience, and diligence are required to complete this job successfully. There is no need to be intimated by this type of project.

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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.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

—CTEF, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, has organized an online auction to take place in October to raise funds in support of its mission, which the COVID-19 pandemic has severely threatened. EDT and includes more than 50 items of particular relevance to tile installation professionals. The online auction takes place from Oct.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JULY 17, 2017

The tile and stone industry is constantly evolving to keep pace with new innovations and trends in the marketplace. One of these recent trends has been the development of large format tiles. With minimal grout lines, super format tiles have a unique appeal, especially when used in large spaces.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. event serving the floor covering industry, once again brought together buyers and sellers from around the world to see the latest floor covering products, tools, services and technologies. Here are a few of my favorites: ARTO Bricks Mondrian tile design. Crossville Inc.’s

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Cement Style

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Inspired by French and Spanish cement tile traditions, the Caprice Grove cement tile pattern by Villa Lagoon Tile is a new classic featuring alternating quatrefoils and spear-point crosses. Or, make the hues completely your own with an easy-to-use cement tile design tool that customizes your color palette.

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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

MAY 20, 2016

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online. “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated. UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. The updated course has an expanded section on glass tile and mosaics.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 11, 2022

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), has organized an online auction to take place in August to raise additional funds in support of its mission. EDT and includes more than 50 items relevant to tile installation professionals. Materials such as tile, GPTP, backer board, underlayment, mortar, and grout.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 20, 2016

Choosing grout color is one of the most meaningful aesthetic choices you or a building/home owner will have to make when installing tile or stone. The right grout color can help transform an entire space by either accenting or blending with the tile.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

In March 2015, CUSTOM updated its palette of grout colors for Fusion Pro, CEG, Prism and Polyblend. All grouts are now available in the industry’s best palette of 40 options. This exciting, refreshed color palette is designed to complement today''s tile trends. Each color creates its own special effect.

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Transform your home into a tropical paradise with Villa Lagoon Tile. Inspired by classic Cuban style, the Amalena Meadow cement tile pattern energizes any space with a bold floral and geometric design. The tile’s hues hint at straw hats and Caribbean water. These Cuban-inspired tiles are made to last: no printed-on color here.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Orlando – Coverings has released a sneak peek of new tile and stone products, along with a select preview of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be showcased at Coverings 2023, set to take place April 18-21, 2023, here at the Orange County Convention Center. As the No.

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How to Floor Tile

APRIL 1, 2018

You can find these in the tile section of Home Depot or Lowes about $3.00. Both of these cleaners will reduce over time the integrity of the grout in your tile and if you have natural stone like Marble or Travertine it will etch the nice shiny surface you once had. To help restore that use a "Wet Look" tile sealer.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2023

For this initiative, she has partnered with several specialty manufacturers covering a variety of materials—including stone, ceramic tile and, yes, sheet vinyl—to produce several Allison Eden-branded collections. “I We’ve done many floors in mosaic glass, but when we have we tend to use smaller pieces with grout in between.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

Simply put, consumers have a strong desire for tile,” Mara Villanueva-Heras, vice president of marketing, Emser Tile, told FCNews. The durable and water-resistant nature of tile combined with its beauty and longevity makes it ideal for many applications and surfaces. How much tile is enough.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) acknowledged the success of its first online auction , which took place from Oct. This allows us to continue our mission of tile installation training, education, and certification despite the pandemic.”. Pendleton, S.C.—The

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Fabric and Tile Masters

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Need Shower Tile Repairs in Jacksonville? Call Fabric & Tile Masters for Immediate Help! Fabric and Tile Masters offers the widest variety of shower cleaning, shower tile repair, and refinishing in North Florida. Our shower repair services includes: Removal and replacement of cracked and missing grout.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 1, 2015

This tile installation app is an essential tool that will help you save time and be more efficient. Grout Color Selector: While nothing can replace the accuracy of our official color cards and grout kits, this visual reference guide will help guide you and your customers to narrow color choices.

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The Gypsy Black & White cement tile pattern from Villa Lagoon Tile takes the classic appeal of black and white tiles and offers a fresh new look from the age-old traditions of cement tile. Or, make the hues completely your own with an easy-to-use cement tile design tool that customizes your color palette.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. AC’s Basics Collection , is a simple one with a white subway tile at its core. clean, off-white color. glossy finish.

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Inspired by French and Spanish architecture, the Caprice June cement tile pattern by Villa Lagoon Tile is a new classic featuring alternating quatrefoils and spear-point crosses. Or, make the tones completely your own with an easy-to-use cement tile design tool that customizes your color palette. per square foot.

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The handcrafted Carlotta cement tile from Villa Lagoon Tile features a Cuban-inspired palm pattern that is perfect to create the sophisticated antique look and feel of the ‘Roaring Twenties’ decorative style. Or, make the hues completely your own with an easy-to-use cement tile design tool that customizes your color palette.

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Villa Lagoon Tile’s breezy, beachside Ikat collection of cement tiles can be seen in the Michelin-starred restaurant BOKA in Chicago, as well as the cocktail bar and hip socializing space, The Bungalow in Santa Monica. Villa Lagoon cement tiles at Boka in Chicago. MSRP for the tiles is $14.35 per square foot.

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The Tangier Primero cement tile pattern from Villa Lagoon Tile features a Moroccan-inspired classic arabesque pattern that mixes warm and cool tones. The handcrafted cement tile pattern is “boho chic” and perfect for spicing up a kitchen accent wall or front hallway. MSRP for the tiles is $17.48 per square foot.

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Villa Lagoon Tile brings a touch of the Mediterranean Sea home with this classic arabesque design in cool tones. The Tangier Blues cement tile pattern makes spaces feel more like rooms in a Moroccan palace. Or, make the hues completely your own with an easy-to-use cement tile design tool that customizes your color palette.

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

This lovely pattern by Villa Lagoon Tile can transform your room to summon Morocco’s coastline or transport you back to the streets of Old Havana. Named Havana Cantina , the handcrafted “cultural crossover” cement tile looks stunning in a master bath or even as a kitchen backsplash. MSRP for the tiles is $11.74 per square foot.

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The alluring hues and quirky shapes on cement tiles by Villa Lagoon Tile will give your space a personality like no other. With a hexagon geometries and radiating lines, the Crow’s Feet Blue cement tile pattern opens up multiple layout options. These geometric tiles are made to last: no printed-on color here.

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Cement Style

MAY 14, 2019

As part of its mission to create signature custom looks and unique design elements for hospitality and residential projects, Villa Lagoon Tile launches its new Cuban Collection, a set of authentic Cuban cement tile patterns and color combinations. These dynamic tiles are made to last: no printed-on color here. 678.429.2369.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

Instead of flowers, let’s talk showers and shower tile. From the shower pan to the grout, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. With tools for homeowners, architects, contractors and distributors (that’s us) alike, Laticrete is a great resource for tile installation products and learning.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MAY 27, 2014

LATICRETE Mobile is an industry-first, full-service jobsite reference tool. Whether you are a professional contractor, distributor, dealer or do-it-yourselfer you will find this application to be a welcome addition to your tool kit! The LATICRETE Mobile app is available FREE for iPhone, Windows Mobile & Android!

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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. How and when did you start creating your tiles?

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