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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

Thassos, for example, is a white marble that has little variation because instead of veining, it has a crystallized appearance. Here, our Waverly mosaic features Thassos and Crema Marfil marbles. Notice that the white marble is clean and crisp throughout. ” — David Benson, Vice President of Sales.

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Fiandre adds U.S. tile production

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made marble looks and slabs in a new porcelain tile collection called Royal Marble. The collection features refined marble looks that includes both large and traditional formats. Royal Marble was designed in Italy and will be manufactured in the U.S.

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Trick or Treat: Trade Tips for a Sweet Install

Architectural Ceramics

“If you are ordering marble, limestone, or any natural stone, be prepared to go with flow. Keeping the look traditional in this DC-area home meant weaving together various shades of warm and cool-toned marbles. Tile contractor and trade professional, Gianna Vallefuoco with the Maryland-based Vallefuoco Contractors, LLC.

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Tile with Money in Mind

Architectural Ceramics

From a dime-sized circle to that of a Sacagawea golden dollar coin, these varying circles in Calacatta Gold marble show off the range typical of this stone’s cream, beige and grey well. Do you love the look of marble or natural stone but now, can’t stomach the splurge? Nickel & Dimed. are made of a variety of metals.

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Coverings 2022 sets the stage for successful show

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According to show management, concise and engaging presentations will provide information, ideas and inspiration to help attendees maximize their 2022 sales, marketing and projects. Coverings 2022 will host suppliers from 34 countries, including two major contingents from the Ceramics of Italy and Tile of Spain groups.

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A Growing Trend: Matte Black Tile is Back

Architectural Ceramics

In the month of November, we’re thankful for Thanksgiving feasts, Black Friday sales, and the ‘Movember’ trend where men grow a mustache to bring awareness to men’s health. Like the worn black cobble-stoned streets of Florence, Italy our Florence Collection features the on-trend matte black in a traditional way.

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Ceramic: Category reaps benefits of booming housing market

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suppliers are touting record-high sales in 2021 and expected ongoing growth as a result of changing consumer habits and a booming housing market —both spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, sales of newly built, single-family homes in September rose 14% to an 800,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to data by the U.S.