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 sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%. of total industry dollars in 2020 and 12.7% Volume also experienced a drop off, registering a 3.5%

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. 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. By Megan Salzano.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

One would think those issues would negatively impact any industry. flooring industry to post record gains as shoppers continued to spend on home improvements in lieu of lavish vacations. flooring industry went on a wild ride dating back to third quarter 2020, which carried through to the end of 2021. Supply chain disruptions.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Our stock wood-look porcelain Copper Rowe , in Tronco Natural; 2. Our stock fabric-look porcelain Soul / Vision , in Tartan Cold Matte. Silver Wave Marble stone field tile; 2. Our stock porcelain field tile Chronicle , Hexagon shape, Grigio; 3. Stone mosaic Triangolo in a blend of six stones; 5.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2024

Ceramic Tile is the most versatile product in the industry with the ability to clad nearly every surface in the home, proponents say. Outdoor tile is seeing a rapid increase in popularity,” explained Phil Graves, director of sales, Dal-Tile. “A Pool surrounds. Countertops.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 26, 2013

Five years ago, in the deepest nadir of the Great Recession, Atanasio launched a new line of tile and stone, AlysEdwards. My commitment is to bring forth beautiful tile and stone products. We own our own quarries and the largest stone processing plant in Turkey, and now in Tunisia. It was the Versace of tile.”.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Trend research, global sourcing, sales and leadership come together resulting in a cohesive and in-depth book outlining Emser’s catalog of offerings, which absolutely include something for everyone seeking tile and stone solutions.”. The post Emser releases new tile product catalog appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2020

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) said it has received many requests to make its online courses available at a lower cost. Throughout the course professional sales techniques and tactics are taught. Understanding the Basics of Natural Stone. The course can be completed within six to eight hours on average.

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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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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. floor coverings sales. During 2013, dollar and square feet sales are estimated to increase by 7.0% rising to $2.5 billion and 2.4 billion square feet.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

RevoTile is Daltile’s answer to the installer crisis—a genuine porcelain floating floor system that can be installed in one day. Ceramic suppliers agree, it will be difficult to judge the impact the pandemic will have on the category in terms of dollar sales and volume, but most say another low, single-digit decline is expected.

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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. Tenet sessions.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. 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.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It encompasses a wide range of materials such as porcelain, ceramic, luxury vinyl tile and planks, glass, decorative accents, mosaics, natural stone, setting materials, whole shower systems and more.

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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

MAY 24, 2019

The fashion industry often influences retailers; did you see our post about the 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year ? The collection, shown above, features a dimensional mosaic in three natural stone marble choices: Thassos (pictured), Crema and Grigio. AC’s Candango Collection featuring a dimensional mosaic in Thassos marble.

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 18, 2024

The award recognises Italian companies’ international sales achievements and their ability to enhance the global standing of Italian industry based on official statistics from the Italian Customs and Monopolies A gency.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 2, 2022

Dallas—The thousands of attendees who made the trek to Las Vegas for TISE 2022 were given the opportunity to preview some of the newest, most innovative products in the industry, to negotiate deals with their business partners and vendors, learn more on a multitude of industry subjects and see old friends. I can’t wait for 2023!”.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 22, 2013

Florida Tile has introduced a stylized interpretation of vein-cut stone called TidesHDP, a glazed porcelain and wall tile line for both commercial and residential use. It is the latest addition to the company’s family of ever-expanding HDP High Definition Porcelain® Products. Florim introduces Jewel.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2023

” The workshops are open to tile installers and contractors as well as sales personnel and the A&D community. During the regional training sessions, which take place in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, contractors can learn about gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs (GPTP). 9/12 Louisville Tile, Wyoming, Mich. ●

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Farrell Gerber, Executive VP Sales of Tile Redi® stated, “Redi-Trench™ is the only linear drain system completely integrated into a leak-proof, mold-free shower pan. Ames Tile & Stone, in Vancouver provided slab isolation membrane and the NuHeat radiant heating system to enhance the performance of the floors. Mike Ward, U.S.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Consumers are spending more money on creating outdoor oases using products like Daltile’s My Stone Moon collection, seen here. . 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.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 3, 2013

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), has won a 2013 KBCULTURE Award for Tile of Spain manufacturer Ceracasa’s stunning Absolute porcelain tile. Featured Articles Industry Insights'

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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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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. 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. Jeffrey Steele.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 15, 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. matte metallic-like porcelains. matte metallic-like porcelains. About Our Gears Collection. an in-stock item*.

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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Like many industries, tile has been through a lot the past five years. According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s ceramic tile sales are estimated to have grown by nine percent in dollars and 9.2 floor coverings manufacturer dollar sales and 12.9 percent of total square foot sales, up from 11.4

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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. Check out Lane from our collection of porcelain tiles. We do too.

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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

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Resilient flooring remains the top seller in the industry, and suppliers came with new innovations meant to grab even more share in 2024. Las Vegas—The resilient flooring category remains the top performer in the industry, overtaking the carpet category in dollars for the first time in 2022—by a whopping $1.3B. Units might be flat.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 13, 2023

Merkrete, A Parex USA brand, is expanding its line of industry-leading grout solutions by introducing a high-performance grout here next week at Coverings 2023, held April 18-21. ProGrout Plus is the latest step in our tile systems’ offering evolution,” said Merkrete director of sales, Todd Boos. “We Orlando, Fla.—Merkrete,

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The initiative aims to equip industry professionals with new skills and knowledge while fostering connections with peers and industry experts. The workshops and regional trainings are free and are made possible through the support of sponsors dedicated to elevating the industry through education.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 7, 2023

Twenty-two of Daltile’s most popular, commercial large-format porcelain tile products quickly ship out, arriving within 1-2 weeks. Daltile’s new OnDemand quick-ship program is the solution to the current supply chain issues within commercial construction and renovation,” said Scott Maslowski, senior vice president of sales, Dal-Tile.

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

These tiles are typically made from ceramic , porcelain or stone. The clay or stone is shaped, glazed for a shiny finish, and then kiln-fired to harden. 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.

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