Floor Covering News

AUGUST 1, 2022

Dallas, Texas—As part of its Summer 2022 launch, Daltile is now offering two new natural quartzite products. The extra-large slab Caldera Blue and White Pearl products are mined in Brazil. “In Natural quartzites feature the luxurious look and feel of marble with all of the benefits of greater durability and hardness.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I nnovation is at the heart of product development for flooring manufacturers. Fortunately, this year’s “must-have” product introductions serve as a compilation of in-demand and innovative soft and hard surface flooring. Following is a sampling of some notable products from 2023, along with their key selling points.

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Tile of Spain USA

MARCH 19, 2024

Spain continues to lead production within the European Union, with over $432 million in domestic ceramic tile sales. Throughout the four-day event, Spanish tile manufacturers showcased ground-breaking advancements in production methods and technologies, unveiling a new era of ceramic excellence.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 8, 2024

Dallas, Texas—Daltile recently launched six new tile and stone collections into its product line, and these new products are being showcased prominently during the nationwide Mohawk Momentum Roadshow during the month of January. Drastic veining on top of exotic colors creates a magnetic pull to your space.

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The London Tile Co.

APRIL 14, 2016

Marble Effect Tiles. Marble is often seen as a luxury finish, particularly in bathrooms, but it can be very expensive to buy and maintain. Luckily, we have a range of marble effect tiles to help you create an opulent look at a fraction of the price. Stone Effect Tiles. Terracotta Effect Tiles.

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The London Tile Co.

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Read on to find out more about the Calacatta marble effect and Chateau stone effect flagstone tiles. Our Calacatta range features a matching marble effect wall and floor tile, perfect for adding a luxurious look to bathrooms and kitchens. Add an elegant feel to any room in your home with these great value marble effect tiles.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JUNE 12, 2017

The versatility and beauty of marble, limestone, travertine, granite and other natural stone countertops make them extremely popular in kitchens around the country. Note – when applying natural stone sealers and cleaners always wear rubber gloves and eye protection, and follow the directions on the product label explicitly.

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Tile of Spain USA

APRIL 28, 2022

Stone Inspiration. Ceramic wall and floor tiles inspired by natural stone consists of many different shades giving them a worn effect. Likewise, these finishes provide a timeless and the natural wear and tear of the environment. Marbled Ceramic. Ceramic material is connected with nature from its origin.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. Porcelain tile from AC’s Himalaya Collection , made to look like polished or matte marble. Stains like red wine on a marble surface are the enemy. Windex anyone?

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Tile of Spain USA

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In this trend, ceramic surfaces bring us back to basics with finishes inspired by woodgrain, natural stone and organic textiles. Glossy tiles enhanced by, marbled graphics illuminate interior surfaces to create elegant and very personal environments full of movement. Wire, CERÁMICA SALONI. Illuminated Surfaces.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. Porcelains too, can be made with a uniform look or to mimic veining found in natural stone. Natural Stone Variation.

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How to Floor Tile

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

We like the appeal of warm Natural Stone and Slate offers an earthy look but it's days are numbered in your shower. There are a number of Natural Stone products you see installed in shower design centers all over made from Marble, Travertine and yes, Slate. I actually like Natural Stone for the workability.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) said it will welcome two individuals to its board of directors in January 2023. Sal Banchitta, Simple Stone Care. Banchitta, who graduated from Hunter College with a Bachelors in geology, has served the natural stone industry for over 35 years in diverse capacities.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 12, 2019

From ceramic to porcelain and glass to marble, you’re sure to find something that fits your style and your wallet. To view more options from the City Hall Collection, visit the Product Page of our website or download a Data Sheet here. This special-order natural stone mosaic is worth the wait. Kiln & Penny.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Dallas, Texas—Daltile is currently highlighting several of its recently launched new quartz and porcelain products as part of the Daltile presence at the Mohawk Momentum Roadshow taking place nationwide during the month of January. Calacatta Royale Calacatta Royale showcases classic long veined marble designs.

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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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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2022

Dallas, Texas—Daltile has developed the Lava finish, a unique, proprietary finish for quartz surfaces that creates the most realistic, natural stone feel available on the market today, according to the company. Liberty Black is the first product to feature Lava finish. Liberty Black.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Caring For Your New Natural Stone Countertops. Your new natural marble or granite countertop absolutely shines in your kitchen. It adds elegance and style to your decor, and its durability makes natural stone one of the most practical types of countertop materials. Caring for Marble Countertops .

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone. Natural Stone: A variation on the penny round theme, the Effervescence Collection plays with multiple sizes of circles.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute published industry-wide ISO Type III environmental declarations, also called environmental product declarations (EPDs), for three applications of natural dimension stone: cladding, flooring/paving and countertops. Colorado Stone Quarries.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Dallas—Daltile’s new Ravel glazed porcelain collection of marble and stone looks brings contemporary luxury to a space, creating intimate and comforting elegance, according to the company. “It It is interesting how the concept of beauty and luxury is changing,” said Laura Grilli, director of product design for Dal-Tile LLC.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The Natural Stone Institute presented its 2021 Person of the Year award to Michael Picco of Picco Group. Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute presented its 2021 Person of the Year award to Michael Picco of Picco Group, and named John Cierech of Tennessee Marble Company its 2021 Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2022

That success didn’t happen by chance—it was quality products that helped generate the revenue stream that continues to this day. The following products represent a sampling of new collections or expanded product line offerings that scored high among specialty floor covering retailers and distributors in 2021.

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Fabric and Tile Masters

MARCH 7, 2017

Marble Coating Removal in Jacksonville. Contact Us Today for a FREE Quote on Marble Coating Removal Services. What Is Marble Coating Removal? Marble coating removal is necessary when topical sealers are applied to natural stone. We are often asked to apply urethane or acrylic coatings to natural stone.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

Using white marble in a space, like putting on a pair of pointy-toed heels, is always a timeless choice. AC’s Candango Collection featuring a dimensional mosaic in Thassos marble. A mosaic sheet in Thassos marble from AC’s Candango Collection. A mosaic sheet in Thassos marble from AC’s Candango Collection.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2024

During Tile of Spain’s annual press conference, held on the second day of the exhibition, Vicente Nomdedeu, president of the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), reported on the tenacity of Spain’s ceramic sector, providing insight on 2023 production, sales and exports figures.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 28, 2021

Dallas, Texas— Daltile launched three new tile collections and a new natural stone collection. The new assortments offer myriad fashionable products with exceptional performance features, the company said. The following are Daltile’s new stone and tile collections: Enlite. Pietra Divina.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has bestowed Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards to recognize 21 exceptional projects for their ingenuity, craftsmanship and technical proficiency in the use of tile and stone.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

For optimal results, we suggest several commercially available products. It can work on many types of natural stone, tile, masonry, concrete, brick, grout, vinyl, and unfinished or bare wood. It is ecologically friendly and safer to use on all types of natural stone, grout, tiles, pavers, masonry, and concrete.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

A part of Daltile’s Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces extra-large slab program, the designer Couture line includes both special-order and stocked products that feature fierce style straight off the runway, the company said. The blue of Panoramic’s Sapphire Status is inspired by sodalite blue stones found in nature, Viana added. “In

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has released the schedule for the 2023 Stone Industry Education Series. During the Stone Summits, attendees will have the opportunity to source products from event sponsors and hosts and will benefit from dedicated networking time. Tennessee Stone Summit.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 26, 2022

Los Angeles—Emser Tile, leading designer and producer of the world’s finest tile and natural stone, said it released collections designed for outdoor living environments to add to its existing portfolio of products. Available as stand-alone tiles or as a Versailles pattern set. Blurred lines between indoor and outdoor.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This next-gen product is billed as a game-changer for homeowners and design professionals seeking a sophisticated yet practical stone-look flooring option. This high-performance laminate flooring offers marble and porcelain visuals in a user-friendly, click-lock tile. “Shorebreak is a testament to that promise.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Lunada Bay Tile has won a Good Design award for Vesuvio, a mixed media mosaic collection that combines glass tiles with natural marble. “We The glass and marble mixed-material mosaic creates an array of surfaces and smooth textures throughout its design. Harbor City, Calif.—

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Dallas, Texas—Daltile has launched two new marble designs, Patriotic Calacatta and Independence Calacatta, into the brand’s ONE Quartz Surfaces American Reserve, National Marble collection. These two new quartz products are Made in the USA with imported materials in Dal-Tile Corporation’s quartz plant in Dickson, Tenn.,

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How to Floor Tile

APRIL 1, 2018

For mineral deposits use CLR but do not mix these two products together. Both of these cleaners will reduce over time the integrity of the grout in your tile and if you have natural stone like Marble or Travertine it will etch the nice shiny surface you once had. Essentially, you must treat those products like car paint.

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