CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

2014) – Arizona Tile is honored to have been recognized recently by several association partners within our industry. This year, Legacy of Design created a new award category to recognize the industry partners whose products are most frequently used by Legacy entrants: The Legacy Winners Circle. TEMPE, AZ (Nov.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it. Ceramic & Porcelain Variation. When creating clay-based ceramic or porcelain tiles, manufacturers strive for consistency or variety.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 11, 2017

We hope this industrial-looking water-jet mosaic gets you thinking of installing it in your own home. Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. neutral honed marble. matte metallic-like porcelains. neutral honed marble. mesh-mounted backing.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone. Porcelain: This hard-wearing glazed porcelain tile from our Kiln & Penny Collection is a stoneware tile made to look like ceramic.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

For 20 years, the PANTONE COTY has influenced the design community, be it fashion, industrial design, or home furnishings. The Institute selects the color based on a mix of research and trend analysis, such as: the entertainment industry, new artists, popular world travel destinations, or socio-economic conditions.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 16, 2022

While the flooring industry may have an uphill battle in 2023 as it faces a slowdown in Q1-Q2 due to inflationary and housing pressures, the tile category is ready to boost its numbers via its No. Marble designs continued to grow in popularity this year, with versions featuring both cool or warmer veining tones. Visually appealing.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

W hen we think of industry disrupters today, some of the innovators that come to mind include Uber, Tesla and Netflix, to name a few. Many would agree that these companies are changing the paradigm in their respective industries. As it turns out, the flooring industry has its disrupters as well. The mother of all disruptors .

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

American Olean’s Foyer, which utilizes digital printing technology, is a striking marble-look tile designed to create a lasting impression. Digital printing has truly revolutionized the tile industry by substantially elevating the realism of designs,” said Claudio Caselli, senior vice president, product research and development, Dal-Tile. “We

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 13, 2018

From drama and romance, to action and comedy, the movie industry and AC have something for everyone. This porcelain tile made to look like hand-painted cement has a flare for the dramatic that will grab the attention of any room. This collection blends fiery pops of color with glossy glazes on a porcelain brick body.

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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. MSI’s Arterra porcelain pavers feature Zero-slip, a proprietary technology providing exceptional slip resistance for wet and dry flooring.

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MARCH 18, 2024

Last February, Atlas Concorde received the Export Capital award for the second consecutive year and was recognised as the top company in the Export Excellence category for the ceramics and marble sector. Rather, it is a product ecosystem consisting of porcelain floor and wall tiles united by a profound aesthetic harmony.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. The Coverings Rock Stars – an Emerging Leaders Program – honors young talent in the tile and stone industry. Glass mosaics that look like marble.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Industry has had its fair share of hardship this year, and flooring is no exception. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. The outdoor category is probably the strongest segment in the industry due to the pandemic. By Megan Salzano.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 17, 2018

From drama and romance, to action and comedy, the movie industry and AC have something for everyone. This porcelain tile made to look like hand-painted cement has a flare for the dramatic that will grab the attention of any room. This collection blends fiery pops of color with glossy glazes on a porcelain brick body.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The past two-plus years have shown the strength of the tile industry as consumers flocked to the ceramic tile aisle for their home renovation needs in droves during the height of the pandemic. Flooring retailers who embrace this new space with just a little flair for design open themselves up to a great opportunity for additional sales.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

According to Daltile, the upcoming collaboration with Carpet Exchange is one example of the many ways in which the brand continually executes innovative, comprehensive sales and marketing campaigns to help set its retail partners up for ongoing success with the brand’s products. Increasing retailers’ sales. The DIY-friendly tile.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Today’s technology also allows for high levels of realism in those tile designs emulating wood, marble, stone and other materials. Daltile offers the largest depth and breadth of tile products in the industry. In the past, our industry did not have the technology to offer the same level of design for both indoor and outdoor use.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 26, 2017

Interior design trends change over time, just like any other industry like fashion. There has been a shift in the preferred finishes,” Fernandez says, “The hot look right now is light or grey cabinets, with light marble or quarts countertops, and dark flooring.”. For more wood-look porcelain options, visit our website.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

This collection’s features make it an easy option to mix and match with other natural stone or porcelain tile: 3″ x 6″ field tile with coordinating bullnose and trim profiles. Machine-made ceramics go through several steps and processes, before resulting in two main types: thin-body or porcelain. glossy finish.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 15, 2021

T he resilient category has grown by leaps and bounds in the last few years—in terms of both market popularity as well as sales. In fact, in many respects, the resilient category has carried the flooring industry forward in terms of overall growth. COREtec Stone Lucetta.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Specialty flooring retailers are the drivers of this industry. FCNews ’ Retailers of the Year 2022 issue features some of the industry’s most accomplished dealers from influential buying groups as well as smaller retailers with no group affiliation. In other words, it reflects the retail industry as a whole.

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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. Esmer Tile’s L’Amour, a newly introduced mosaic tile collection, pairs the look of natural marble with an eco-conscious, recycled glass construction.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Las Vegas— The International Surfaces Event has become a smaller player in the world of ceramic and porcelain tile of late—most likely due to the fact that Coverings is held a mere two months later. Daltile’s Shop by Look wall features palette boards with QR codes to help guide consumers through the sale.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

His grandmother was a tile company employee while expecting Donato’s father, who not only would go on to a long and illustrious tile industry career, but serve as both inspiration and role model for his son’s career in tile. Then I specialized in architectural and contractor sales, and specified and sold many larger architectural projects.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Ceramic, porcelain, glass and stone tiles are all top picks for fireplace surrounds, although we have been seeing a rise in popularity of cement tile over the last few years. The product above is a porcelain field tile, selected for more than its beauty. The product above is a porcelain field tile, selected for more than its beauty.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 1, 2020

Daltile is looking to change the tile industry with its latest introduction, RevoTile—a patented, floating floor system that installs two times faster than traditional tile, saving time and money. RevoTile is genuine porcelain tile offered in 26 marble, wood, stone and concrete looks.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

For MSI, the indoor/outdoor trend has been a priority for some time now, but the company has officially launched—along with several product lines—a new display designed to help the dealer make that indoor/outdoor sale at Coverings 2022. “We We really see the known challenges in the industry, globally, as opportunities.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2022

Attendance in 2021 was 10,000 strong, and show management said 2022 will most likely generate healthy numbers as well—with members of the tile industry making their way to the Las Vegas event with more confidence and ready to get back to business. The tours are designed for all attendees. International representation.

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

These tiles are typically made from ceramic , porcelain or stone. These tiles are typically crafted from stone then glazed , or ceramic or porcelain, with pigments added during the production process to achieve a variety of colors. These can be made from various materials, including glass, porcelain, or natural stone.

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

These tiles are typically made from ceramic , porcelain or stone. These tiles are typically crafted from stone then glazed , or ceramic or porcelain, with pigments added during the production process to achieve a variety of colors. These can be made from various materials, including glass, porcelain, or natural stone.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 4, 2018

Gauged ceramic panels, sintered stone surfaces – call them what you will – these new continuous-pressed porcelain behemoths are a great opportunity … and a serious challenge. Flaviker will be pushing back the frontiers of porcelain at Cersaie 2018, with new 12mm thick panels and its new Bath Design project.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 7, 2021

By Megan Salzano While the challenges of 2020 hit us all pretty hard, the final months gave the industry an unexpected boom in business that flooring dealers are still enjoying today. Microban is world-leading antimicrobial protection that has revolutionized product cleanliness—eliminating 99% of bacteria—and taken the industry by storm.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2012

We love talking to contractors who have installed other systems,” said Jim Van Landingham, Vice-President of Residential Sales for Quick Drain USA. Designed in a classic Marble style, the Craftsman DP line features a smooth flat surface that is ideal for residential and light commercial applications. Industry Insights Innovations'

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Daltile’s Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces suit the growing demand for slab-style countertops. Many ceramic leaders agree that by the end of 2019 the category will have remained flat or declined by approximately 3% in both volume and dollar sales. Raj Shah, president, MSI, noted a slowdown in new home sales as well.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Best Booth Design (over 1,200 square feet): Shaw Industries. Dogwood is an opportunity to bring consumers squarely back into the hardwood category while giving our channel partners an opportunity to grow their sales and margins,” Carson explained. And that bodes well for retail sales associates and consumers alike.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

Despite tile’s ongoing growth for several years, the category hit a snag in 2019 and 2020 as sales dropped and growth stagnated. Industry experts have pointed to challenges like labor shortages, supply issues and rising costs as the culprits, but 2021 presents unique opportunities. So, what gives?

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2021

and the business continued to expand into adjacent categories such as marble and natural slate. In 2008, MSI entered the man-made business with the addition of porcelain and ceramic tile flooring and quartz countertops. As a retailer, you automatically get some sales just by having our product on your shelf.

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