Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Don’t let tile mistakes haunt your home renovation. With expert advice from Architectural Ceramic’s Customer Service team, you can be prepared throughout your tile purchase and renovation. Whether you’re an architect, interior designer, or a DIY homeowner, we’ll help you avoid spooky tile situations.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile. What type of tile can be used outdoors? Whether using tile under foot on a balcony, your pool deck, or in the pool itself, outdoor tiles come in a few varieties.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Heck, at Architectural Ceramics, we wrote a blog about it featuring our large-format tile. For those of you looking to maximize every inch in your home, check out our tips on how to think big with tile in small bathrooms. The glass tile, from our Batik Collection , reaches from wall-to-wall and from the vanity top to the ceiling.

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Tile Excellence

OCTOBER 27, 2013

fire place natural stone /tile installation in Lynfield mass. fire place natural stone /tile installation in Lynfield mass. Started out with a plain brick fireplace and using a natural stone tile transformed it into. It was tiled hearth to ceiling ,the hearth being face with.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Wait…Cement Can Be Tile? Cement tiles are an ingenious combination of cement, marble powder, water, sand, pigments, time and patience. A technique that uses a mold to make designs in many colors and a press to harden the tiles without requiring heat. What Are My Cement Tile Options? Yes—it’s ALL custom!

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 2, 2022

According to Informa Exhibitions, which organizes the show, attendees from 55 countries experienced three distinct events (Surfaces, StonExpo and Tile Expo) in one with a new show floor layout, new dedicated event entrances, targeted-by-event education as well as demonstrations and show features. The 2023 event will take place Jan.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. AC’s Basics Collection , is a simple one with a white subway tile at its core. clean, off-white color. glossy finish.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 22, 2013

“TidesHDP” is latest addition to Florida Tile’s expanding line. 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. TidesHDP is made in the USA of 40% post-industrial recycled content.

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Tile Excellence

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Recent Custom Installation Slate, Round Glass Tile Floor, Natural Stone Fireplace. Pictures from tile installation jobs of Chris Lawson, Tile Excellence August 2012. Natural Slate Tile Installation. Natural Marble Bathroom Floor Tile. Round glass mosaic tile installed on bathroom floor.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

Coverings , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host a lineup of informative sessions, some offering Continuing Education Units (CEUs), for Coverings 2021. Orlando, Fla.— Installation & Fabrication.

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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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Tile Excellence

JUNE 3, 2012

Economical shower waterproofing for ceramic tile, marble,slate.and all natural stone materials. The following "how to" will explain the most economical "ultimate shower waterproofing " technique to insure a "never leak shower" and insure a "no mildew" tile installation. www.floorelf.com/preparing-a-shower-wall-for-tile.

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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

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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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2022

Organizations across the industry are updating their training and educational programs to aid installers, sales representatives and other flooring professionals in perfecting their craft. Formed in 2003, the University of Ceramic Tile and Stone is an independent, online training university for the tile and stone industry.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 31, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA — MAY 20, 2016) The growth and energy at the 2016 Coverings show strengthened the show’s position as the leading international tile and stone exhibition in North America. This figure is an increase in overall attendance from the 2015 show, and to industry insiders, affirms positive movement in the tile and stone market.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

The use of a Gray colored Thinset can result in discoloration of the stone or the appearance of oily stains on the face of the stone. It would be prudent to recommend the use of White Thinset for all natural stone installations, but that may not prevent yellowing from occurring completely.

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Tile Excellence

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

basement tile and a new bathroom project. I completed 450 sq ft of tile in a basement and 120sq ft of tile in a adjoining new bathroom.Was a pretty simple job for me and the labor cost to the customer was $1350.for for the 450sqft of floor tile and $1000. Tile Excellence. Wednesday, February 27, 2013. picture #1.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 8, 2013

Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants (CTaSC) Announces the Release of the. 2013 Catalina Report on Natural and Manufactured Stone. SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2013) - Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants, Inc. Quartz stone is also taking share in the countertop market.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

Slate’s Natural Element. Before we jump into examples of slate tiles, let’s look at slate as a natural material. What is natural slate? This hardening or change in physical form, due to natural elements like heat and pressure, is known as metamorphism. Slate tile with a natural cleft or rough texture.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 11, 2013

In part 1 of this feature on the industry in 2013 (ASHLEY, PLEASE LINK HERE TO PART 1), industry resources affirmed that the continuing housing recovery could mean a good year for ceramic tile and stone. To ensure the rising tide lifts their own boats, tile companies must grasp they are at a technology crossroads. “For

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

Check out Architectural Ceramic’s Surge Collection, featuring a large-format ceramic tile, that mimics illuminated glass and includes bold electric colors too. AC’s Surge Collection, a large-format ceramic tile made to look like back-lit glass, has several features that make it a bright idea: 8″x24″ field tile.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2021

Its state-of-the-art information system forecasts customer demand and manages inventory levels to ensure all products and services are provided on time. What [my parents] really saw was an opportunity to bring natural stone to the middle class,” said Raj Shah, president. We’re in the business of information.

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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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StoneDimensions

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

The events included the Minnesota Stone Summit for Fabricators and the MIA Midwest Chapter Kickoff event: the State of the Natural Stone Industry. The day started off with the Minnesota Stone Summit, another edition of the MIA/ Stone World regional education program.

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Making Tile Modern

APRIL 16, 2012

A few months back we welcomed Interior Designer Katelyn Bowman as our Trade Sales + Interior Design Specialist here at modwalls and she has been an amazing addition to our team. She’s got impeccable style , great design tips and an abundance of information about tile and the wide world of design. where to start.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Urban Wood is a beautiful new porcelain tile ideal for any application, especially for creative projects where the “look of wood” is typically not specified, in particular, for hospitality suites’ kitchens and bathrooms. Additionally, it offers exquisite natural visuals when installed on patios and other outdoor areas.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Today, the company more commonly known as MSI is eclipsing the $2 billion mark in annual sales and leveraging that volume into providing more value to the end consumer. We’re in all hard surfaces, we’re in countertops, whether it’s natural stone or quartz, and have leading market share in both of those.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Natural stone is a natural product and even stones that come from the same quarry change radically over time. You cannot order a natural stone counter out of a catalog and you have to pick the slabs your counters will be made from in person. He or she will set you up with the stone youre looking for.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

I dont think its a lie on the part of the sales person who told you that, I think he or she was just parroting back the Home Depot party line. But hey, whats a little inaccurate information when there are a couple of bucks to be saved. Most counter fabricators deal with natural stone, solid surface and quartz composites.

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