Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2023

F or the second year running tile flooring experienced sales growth after its 2020 decline, which had been the category’s first decrease in several years. Tile flooring was up mid-double digits in dollars in 2022 compared to 2021’s high single-digit increase. of total industry dollars ($27.995 billion in 2022).

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

Emser Tile currently operates 78 branch locations around the country that are designed to service flooring dealers and their clients as needed. O nboarding a successful tile program at the retail level is no easy feat. This means that you can sell fewer tiles to achieve the same revenue compared to other types of flooring.”

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In the wake of COVID-19 concerns for surface hygiene, Why Tile has published a collection of resources defining the health benefits of ceramic tile coverings. Why Tile’s purpose to be an educational resource on the advantages of ceramic tile has never been more critical,” said Eric Astrachan, executive director, TCNA.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

By Megan Salzano T he year 2020 was a year unlike any other in recent memory and had lasting impacts on every category within the industry both residentially and commercially. Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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Garden State Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Tile is everywhere. From the backsplash of your kitchen, the floors of your shower, the walls of your local bar, to the lobby of your favorite hotel – there’s no questioning the fact that tile covers some of our favorite and most intimate spaces. Tile Helps Create Healthy Spaces. Tile Is Easy To Care For.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

Learn more about how the PANTONE Color of the Year is selected, this year’s color: Living Coral, and how to incorporate it into your designed interior space (which we hope includes tile from Architectural Ceramics, of course). A kitchen renovation featuring a white subway tile backsplash and Living Coral cabinetry.

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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

JUNE 26, 2023

That’s how some industry observers might describe the commercial flooring industry in 2022, which continued to emerge from the wreckage of a global pandemic to experience a vibrant rebirth. billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows. flooring sales, according to Floor Covering News research. from roughly $6.5

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings, Tenet sessions.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Like many industries, tile has been through a lot the past five years. But those tile manufacturers, distributors and dealers that survived the tough times are now well positioned to benefit from the improving economic climate heralded by many observers. According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s

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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. The advent of digital printing—versus the traditional silk screen and roto-color—brought with it a whole new world for tile. marble, stone, wood, etc.) marble, stone, wood, etc.)

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 12, 2022

After three years and hundreds of hours of research by the TCNA Product Performance Testing Laboratory, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) said the ANSI ASC A108 Committee approved the standard characterizing 2 cm gauged porcelain tile pavers. Clemson, S.C.—After

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Ceramics of Italy

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The exhibition concept of Marazzi showroom sees ceramic and porcelain stoneware products displayed as a contemporary labyrinth. A sequence of various settings, characterized by a mix and match of different materials showing the infinite potential of ceramic and porcelain tiles for any kind of project.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 28, 2013

According to the latest Catalina Report on Ceramic Tile released by Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants (CTaSC), ceramic tile has led the recovery in U.S. In addition, the use of traditional ceramic tile is being enhanced with glass and glass-hybrid tiles to create custom designs.

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Tile of Spain USA

JULY 21, 2016

demand for decorative tile is forecast to increase 3.5% Porcelain tile is expected to register the fastest growth in area demand terms through 2020. The rise in popularity of thin porcelain tile (TPT) will especially bolster demand. annually to 3.1 Growth in building construction expenditures will drive advances.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

It’s common knowledge among industry observers that commercial tends to lag behind residential activity—at least during normal business cycles anyway. Preliminary FCNews research shows the commercial flooring market totaled $6.488 billion in sales in 2021, an uptick of 6% over 2020. billion, according to FCNews research.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Thanks to the Tile Heritage Foundation. 2, 2012) - After publishing this post, I was thrilled to read this article, Foundation crafts artisan-tile archive , honoring the co-founders of the Tile Heritage Foundation and their commitment to preserving our tile heritage. They promote contemporary tile work as well.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

That’s how some industry observers might describe the commercial flooring industry in 2022, which continued to emerge from the wreckage of a global pandemic to experience a vibrant rebirth. billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows. flooring sales, according to Floor Covering News research. from roughly $6.5

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

CANTON, OH (July 21, 2014) – Two members of the tile industry donated tile and installation materials for three Habitat for Humanity homes in Escondido, California, in June. Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. About Tile Partners for Humanity/Mountain Re-Source Center.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

Pictured are Restful Trek (carpet tile) and Wildwood Preserve. There have been concerns about higher inflation and rising interest rates within the lending industry over the past year,” King added. billion-plus commercial flooring market, with specified contract representing the lion’s share of sales, preliminary FCNews research shows.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 13, 2013

Recognizing the need in the marketplace for a mortar that would deliver successful large-format tile installations, MAPEI has developed Kerabond T, a premium-grade, nonsag, nonslump mortar for use in thin-set and medium-bed tile installations on interior/exterior residential and commercial floors and walls. www.mapei.com.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2021

Ceramic suppliers are tapping their vast arsenal to support their retail partners in utilizing tile digital technology. The ceramic category, in particular, benefits greatly from tile digital technology and tools. Ceramic and porcelain tile are aspirational products that rely heavily on home and fashion trends. “We

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Ceramics of Italy

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Research led to ever-more efficient plant and to the production of tiles with a high content of recyclable material and industrial waste. As early as 1999, the company’s experts began transforming production cycles with a focus on energy saving and the environment.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 7, 2018

Zaven’s creative spark found its highest expression in Cedit and gave life to a unique and original collection that plays on the modular repetition of a 3D element in ever-changing configurations: a design that combines different shapes and shades on large porcelain slabs of different colors, in order to maximize customization freedom. “

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

COF or Coefficient Of Friction is related to the traction and slipperiness of a ceramic or porcelain tile. COF is a standardized method to measure the frictional resistance of a walking surface, in this case, tile. for ceramic tiles for level interior spaces expected to be walked upon when wet. Share it now!

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2022

FCNews research shows wood flooring sales at the first point of sale in 2021 totaled a record $2.67 Industry executives cite the impact of the robust demand for flooring—and hardwood in particular—on remodeling spending in the U.S. of industry sales—that was the same percentage of sales the category saw in 2006. last year. “We

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2012

The product was introduced as an alternative option to address the variety of tile thicknesses available on the market and how they measure up to the adjacent drain for installation purposes. Craftsman, by Florida Tile. The graphic development is done using Florida Tile’s proprietary DP-Digital Porcelain technology.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2019

In fact, 65% of kitchens designed in the past year were transitional, more than double the kitchens that were traditional, contemporary or farmhouse, according to Tricia Zack, Market Research Analyst at the NKBA. Floor-to-ceiling subway tiles. Why are transitional kitchens so popular? Image courtesy of Showcase Kitchens.

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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. Dal-Tile’s one-two punch of tile innovation technology and leading style and design is what powers its product development and ongoing dealer opportunities.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Ceramic suppliers are tapping their vast arsenal to support their retail partners in utilizing tile digital technology. The ceramic category, in particular, benefits greatly from tile digital technology and tools. Ceramic and porcelain tile are aspirational products that rely heavily on home and fashion trends. “We

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

These awards honor groundbreaking ideas and industry-changing concepts that have the potential to impact the way flooring is manufactured, promoted and sold. i4F continues to drive innovation with True Grout on SPC/rigid core tiles and planks offering steadfast durability as well as a middle grout line mimicking two tiles in one.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 13, 2013

Specifying Ceramic Tile, Glass Tile, Stone and Terrazzo for Slip Resistant Surfaces…. Back then most ceramic tiles were not offered with a textured surface. It became a big selling point, and new tile products were developed with a textured finish. Glass tile use has greatly increased in recent years.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2023

billion in sales in 2021, according to Floor Covering News research. So, it stands to reason that while flexible LVT, namely glue-down, remains the workhorse for the commercial industry, the rigid core construction —the powerhouse on the residential side— would begin to gain ground. x 72 wood look planks and 18 x 36 stone look tiles.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 19, 2021

By Megan Salzano While 2020 was anything but ordinary, there was one thing the flooring industry could count on: the continued popularity of the resilient category. FCNews research shows the category generated $6.589 billion in sales (not including rubber) in 2020—an industry-leading 21.3% increase over 2019’s $5.433 billion.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

FCNews research shows commercial flooring revenues (including specified business as well as Main Street sales) totaled $6.134 billion last year—a falloff of 11.1% Industry observers say the first and fourth quarters of 2020 performed significantly better than the second and third quarters. compared to 2019. Soft surface situation.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Best Booth Design (over 1,200 square feet): Shaw Industries. Pictured here are Travis Bjorkman, AHF’s senior research scientist who developed the process; Brian Parker, AHF; Steven Feldman, FCNews; Brian Carson, AHF; Dustin Aaronson, FCNews; and Wendy Booker, AHF. said Roy Viana, director of natural stone and slab, Dal-Tile Corp.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

What are some of the tiled projects that your firm has recently completed? At the Educare 2 and Educare 3 centers, interior floors included large format porcelain tiles throughout the public spaces and a wood-look luxury vinyl tile in the classrooms. The new trend of large-format tile is one that I like.

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