Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. What Lies Beneath: How the Tile Community Saved the Day with Proper Preparation. Exterior Tile Veneers. Materials & Trends.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 2, 2013

The tile industry has been through a lot the past five years. But 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 By Jeffrey Steele.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. One might say Donato Pompo’s career in tile was foreordained. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In years past, Florim USA has shared winning booths with its parent company, presenting tile produced and distributed in both countries. The MileStone brand is centered on sustainable tile made in the USA,” said Rodolfo Panisi, Florim USA’s CEO. Recently, the brand released the first 32 x 32 tile manufactured in the U.S.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Love Tiles For a self-proclaimed tile addict, this wonderful tour proved to be a complete pleasure and privilege. But this tour was about much more than tiles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Love Tiles For a self-proclaimed tile addict, this wonderful tour proved to be a complete pleasure and privilege. But this tour was about much more than tiles.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Coefficient of friction (COF) requirements for ceramic tile are included in the vast majority of commercial construction specifications for ceramic tile. COF is the measurement of a tile’s frictional resistance, closely related to traction and slipperiness. You didn’t know the standard for tile and COF had changed?

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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. Daltile’s Perpetuo collection comes in several formats, including a wave structure/texture wall tile that exemplifies the sensory component of biophilic design.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

—Coverings, the international tile and stone exhibition and conference, will hold its fourth Coverings Connected interactive digital event this month. 23, 2021, in commemoration of National Tile Day. Coverings Connected will highlight the beauty, durability, sustainability and hygienic uses of tile. 24, 2021, at 2 p.m.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design. The same determination applies to their design sense when it comes to tile. From Venetian glass mosaic tiles, to ceramic tile that closely resembles heavy brocade patterns, to the crispness of summery linens, it seems the Italians have perfected the art of mimicry.

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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. The primary floors specified for retail stores include LVT, ceramic tile, hardwood and polished concrete.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This year’s event is themed “Design Anew” and will include new product launches from leading and emerging brands, as well as presentations from industry leaders. Both designs are available in 18 x 36 tiles. Dialogue carpet tile provides diversity and choice to design unique and layered moments that live cohesively within a space.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 23, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 4, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

Product quality, design, innovation, Italian origin, and sustainability are all key components of the Italian ceramic tile industry’s success. The Italian tile industry has analysed the product’s environmental impacts over its entire life cycle by means of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). of Italian ceramic tile production.

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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

MAY 25, 2021

Industry observers say the first and fourth quarters of 2020 performed significantly better than the second and third quarters. Ceramic tile, whose share of commercial hovers around 15%, benefitted from the activity seen in healthcare applications. Carpet tile remains the dominant format, accounting for roughly 60% of sales.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 5, 2016

As we reported last month, the Department of Labor (DoL) is moving forward with its proposed changes to the Wage & Hour Division’s Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime regulations. © 2016 Ceramic Tile Distributors Association. National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors.

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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. It’s a much more personal introduction than a standard website. The Benefits of Blogging.

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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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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

For years, according to Page, Interface held the high ground in sustainability standards. With the visual of soft surface and the durability of a hard surface, this product is 4mm thick and can be installed side by side with most EcoWorx carpet tiles with no need for transitions. It is offered in a 12 x 48 plank format.

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Building Moxie

OCTOBER 15, 2018

*. This is a partnered post with James Hardie Industries. Thin, but not as thin as the cement-based siding tiles that came as a stock option on my parents’ 1971 split-level. These trainings include, but aren’t limited to, online resources such as webinars, case studies, and videos. Thanks for reading. ~jb.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 5, 2014

You can also visit the AEC Cares website and make a donation - they are still looking for a carpet manufacturer willing to donate 3,000 square feet of carpet tiles, but anybody can support this project financially, no amount is too small. It hopes to carpet the worn tiled floor, making softer areas for quiet time or falling down.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 12, 2015

A Swedish study found that lighting, paired with the right color, affects mood. Redecorate existing tile If your tile is boring and there’s not much you can do about it, try removable adhesive tiles like the ones shown above. Standard sizes of pull-out drawers are available at most home improvement stores.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

The West Loop is home to professionals of all ages but seems to attract those in the creative industries, especially because of its many loft-style buildings and proximity to Soho House Chicago, a swanky hotel and members’ club that opened in the summer of 2014. It has set the standard for downtown city living for many years.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

s biggest industries include culture, fashion, education, sports, entertainment, medicine and a booming startup tech field that is thriving on the Westside (nicknamed Silicon Beach). Los Angeles is often called the creative capital of the world , as one in six residents works in the creative industries of music, TV or film.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2015

Volta Year Built/Renovated: 2013 Number of Units: 34 Number of Layouts: 13 Rent (range low to high): $1,725-$3,895 Highlights (amenities): Volta, a luxury complex on 1st and Bell, comes complete with high-end finishes: free-standing bath tubs, professional-grade kitchen appliances, stone-tiled showers, and walk-in closets.

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