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. agreed: “Study after study has shown that for both millennials and Gen Z, eco-friendliness and sustainability are critical attributes. New products in tile. Crossville’s Shades 2.0

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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. Often tile installers don’t have the opportunity to get formal training in the industry.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Like many industries, tile has been through a lot the past five years. s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, the primary source for ceramic tile industry data, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. The updated course offers a comprehensive look at ceramic tile uses, including industry standards, installation methods, avoiding problems, sales training, and how to work effectively with clients.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Alena Capra, owner of Alena Capra Designs, certified master kitchen and bath designer and Coverings spokesperson, along with a panel of tile industry insiders, will present this year’s new and unique tile trends from around the globe during the Coverings Connected online seminar “2022 Tile Trends,” Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. Plaster Looks.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 29, 2020

And it is not just underfoot that the impact of tiles is felt; the construction industry has utilised ceramic tiles to create high-tech ventilated façades, as well as roofs and demonstrated that major energy savings can be made. Bionictile by Ceracasa. Nikoi by Vives. More at [link].

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Kitchens for Living

APRIL 21, 2015

Sinergias, an exhibition showcasing academic studies and projects in ceramic tile was featured in the entry hall at Cevisama15. AK: What’s the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile? . Ryan: Porcelain (who’s technical term is impervious tile) is a classification of ceramic tile. I love the sculptures!

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

There have been concerns about higher inflation and rising interest rates within the lending industry over the past year,” King added. In the last decade, the segment was hard hit by online retailers who provided convenience, competitive pricing and extensive selections, according to industry studies.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Patchworks tiles, such as “ Minoo” by Marcel Wander for Bardelli, feature ornate 8”x8” porcelain floor tiles in five silkscreen patterns reminiscent of Persian rugs. Of these unique collections is “Azulej” – the latest porcelain tiles designed by Patricia Urquiola for Mutina.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

The Italian tile industry has analysed the product’s environmental impacts over its entire life cycle by means of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). It revealed the superior environmental performance of Italian porcelain floor tiles. Akoya by Ceramica Sant’Agostino. of Italian ceramic tile production. Alter by Provenza. More at [link].

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 28, 2020

No matter your taste in design, we had something for everyone’s inner productive-self in our top 5 designs for working from home.

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Ceramics of Italy

JANUARY 22, 2019

Another success – this time international – for the SHELF project, the porcelain stoneware shelf designed by designer Paolo Benevelli for Ceramiche Coem. This award is given to the most innovative products of the year, and the awarded products are put on permanent display at the Chicago Athenaeum.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 13, 2013

Soon the industry realized some unexpected tradeoffs with too much texture. static coefficient of friction (COF) when using the English XL test device per ASTM F1679 protocol (this ASTM protocol has now been withdrawn), which OSHA says is based upon studies by the University of Michigan. Industry Insights'

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

Industry observers say the first and fourth quarters of 2020 performed significantly better than the second and third quarters. Resilient, hardwood, porcelain tile and polished concrete are being specified for entryways or high-traffic areas. There are several trends influencing flooring selections in the office. Short-term outlook.

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Giotile

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

And boring colors are out–studies show that certain colors like red and orange stimulate productivity, so get ready for some colors and fun patterns in offices! Bringing the industry to your workplace is a good way for a business to go about making a mark in its sector. Style and Culture. Credits: Click images to view sources.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2021

Thanks to advancements in printing and screening technologies, for example, ceramic and porcelain products can be made to look like wood. In 2019, the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) published a research study on consumers to get their insights and perceptions about wood floors.

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Giotile

JANUARY 14, 2015

A number of studies have linked the physical environment of hospitals to health outcomes and research has demonstrated how specific design changes in health care environments can reduce stress and the negative outcomes associated with it. Connection to Nature. and create a calming effect.

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How to Floor Tile

AUGUST 7, 2018

I built this shower recently and all the tile looks like marble but it really is Porcelain and manufacturers copy natural stone for a reason. In fact, the sealing products used in the stone industry are ‘impregnators” which do not actually seal the stone, but more correctly act as a repellent rather than a sealer.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Companies not communicating via Facebook, Twitter and a website risk looking dusty in this digital age; and even those that do are being upstaged by competitors whose blogs tout the latest news about products, promotions and industry trends. Studies have shown consumers are more likely to buy products and services from people they know.

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