CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— March 31, 2016) Coverings , the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has scheduled an exceptionally comprehensive conference program of notable and respected speakers to present on a number of topics at the forefront of industry conversation. Monday, April 18, 8:00 – 9:15a.m.

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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

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. These sessions will focus on the breathtaking world of tile and stone. What Lies Beneath: How the Tile Community Saved the Day with Proper Preparation.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has expanded training and education for professionals in the ceramic tile and stone industry for 2023. two days, 16 hours): An essential study of productivity and techniques to make you more efficient; important qualities for the installer looking to be well organized by using time wisely.

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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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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 11, 2022

Las Vegas—The Natural Stone Institute has announced the recipients of the 2021 Natural Stone Scholarship and Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship. is the recipient of the 2021 Natural Stone Scholarship. is the recipient of the 2021 Natural Stone Scholarship. 1 at 4 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, released the top 10 tile trends for 2022. While white marbles still reign supreme, this new approach retains the organic variation of a veined stone with an overall aesthetic that is more homogenic with a symphony of texture, finish and effects.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. 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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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

The group, whose primary mission is to bring together representatives from all aspects of the flooring industry to tackle the installation crisis, has been making the rounds at virtually all the major flooring industry conferences and trade shows to drum up awareness and support for its cause. But we can’t do it alone.

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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. Members and enthusiasts of the tile and design industries can continue to celebrate National Tile Day 2021 the following day by tuning into Coverings’ KBtribechat Twitter chat Feb.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Also included in this issue was our selection of natural stone sinks, which we’ve always loved and think needs some more appreciation ( Check out Emily Henderson’s gallery on some featured natural stone sinks, among other top bathroom trends ).

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

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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 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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Stone Update

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Production, exports up as China remains volume leader, says latest world stone study.

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StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

For years, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) has led study tours to quarries around the USA, Canada, and abroad. The 2014 tour took place in Georgia, USA - a state rich in both historic and modern day stone activity. The primary use of the stone extracted at Keystone is for the monument industry. monument production.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 13, 2013

Specifying Ceramic Tile, Glass Tile, Stone and Terrazzo for Slip Resistant Surfaces…. Soon the industry realized some unexpected tradeoffs with too much texture. These same concerns apply to glass tile, natural stone, terrazzo and other hard-finish surfaces. By: Donato Pompo.

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StoneDimensions

OCTOBER 7, 2014

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Field telephone, email, and website generated inquires from members, non-members, architects, interior designers, engineers, etc regarding stone origin, properties, quarrying, fabrication, handling, installation, maintenance, and restoration. EXPERIENCE : 5 years’ Stone Industry Experience.

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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). Moon Stone by Coem. This was a key component of a campaign promoting international awareness of the outstanding results achieved by the Italian ceramic tile industry. More at: [link].

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StoneDimensions

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

NOTE: In February 2015, Revista Rochas de Qualidade (Quality Rocks Magazine) – a leading stone trade magazine in Brazil – conducted an interview with MIA president Dan Rea. The interview showcased the leadership being offered by the MIA and the importance to the Brazilian stone market. Here are excerpts from that interview.

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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. The industry makes four types of tile for a reason and each type has an optimal area of use. Har Stone Grey by Tau is a full body porcelain perfect for heavy duty traffic areas. Take it away, Ryan!

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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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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JANUARY 17, 2018

He studied Civil Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and opened a commercial flooring installation business. Providing technical education, business support and industry expert networking. Holman, who works for Garmon and Company, is from Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 4, 2016

What you may not know about tile is that it is very much like the fashion industry. I actually made these in grad school when I probably should have been studying, and both were made with Oceanside glass tiles. Calacata Gold Polished Slim Slab sink custom fabricated by Euro Stone Craft (above- or see here ) . Tub or Sink.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Further, as an industry first, Casalgrande Padana unveiled “Bios Self Cleaning Ceramics” that uses HYDROTECT technology from the Japanese brand, TOTO, to create self-cleaning, anti-bacterial and pollution-reducing tiles. Not only do these longer tiles resemble wood, but they are now taking on the look of concrete and stone.

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StoneDimensions

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Peter de Kok of Granite Mountain Enterprises, who assisted in the survey creation, said, “A benchmarking survey is the modern way to get the stone industry out of the stone ages. ” Mike Loflin, MIA Industry Research and Information Manager, said, “The survey questions are straightforward.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 16, 2012

The last few years have been among the toughest on record for the tile industry, and that fact has many companies taking stock of the recent past, and looking ahead to what will hopefully be a brighter tomorrow. The tile industry has recovered slightly since 2010, he adds. We’re dealing with an industry overhang.”.

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Giotile

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

A 2012 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Greg studied economics and finance, interning as a finance and marketing analyst at Bonsal American and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Greg also had the good fortune to study abroad for a full semester in the Czech Republic at the University of Economics in Prague. “It

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StoneDimensions

MAY 21, 2015

I have been visiting with quite a few industry people over the last couple of months in the United States and at trade shows in Brazil and China. The CISC report unveils a new study that finds that OSHA officials underestimated the cost of the silica rule for construction by $4.5 billion a year.

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Garden State Tile Blog

AUGUST 14, 2019

I studied psychology as an undergrad and then went onto law school. I now specialize in the interior design for the multi-family dwellings and hospitality spaces with a special interest boutique hotels and the health and wellness industry. I practiced law for 5 years before embarking on the career change journey to interior design.

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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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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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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Feel free to focus on the methods that work best for you: Using Natural Materials : Choose adobe for your roof, solid stone for flooring, or wooden siding for a rustic look. Their industry knowledge and connections will grant you to the widest variety of green products available on the market.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Beyond wood there is tile, and even stone—though these options can be cold to the feet, so plan accordingly. Viola, you've got either an additional bedroom or study, whichever your real estate agent says will bring your property greater value in your particular market. You can contact her on Twitter. Kitchen and Residential Design

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Stone Update

AUGUST 1, 2016

Research study cites new flooring systems, automated concrete-tile making, other developments for gains.

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Kuma has received coveted awards and distinctions, such as the Architectural Institute of Japan Award, the Spirit of Nature Wood Architecture Award (Finland), and the International Stone Architecture Award. Before moving to Tokyo in 2004 to begin his career, Javier Villar studied architecture at the Barcelona School of Architecture.

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