Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 21, 2018

eporta, the interiors marketplace, and trend service, WGSN, have launched the third Interiors Trend Report 2018/19 analysing the buying trends and insights from search data from eporta’s 10,000+ interior trade buyers across 85 countries. Stone Black by Florim Stone. Key trends. The Mirror is the most popular search. •

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Report Trends Terracotta Porcelain 53

Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Following is the 2021 Fall-Winter tile trend report from Ceramics of Italy. Many Italian manufacturers are producing dramatic marble looks with striking colors and heavy veining while a few offer luxurious tiles with gold detailing and reflective surfaces. BAS RELIEF. MODERN HISTORY.

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Italy Ceramics Trends New York 98

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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Spain Tile Ceramics Miami 97

Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has selected Blake Christensen (Valley View Granite) to join the association’s executive committee as board secretary. “I I am excited to announce that I have appointed Blake Christensen to the NSI board executive committee,” said Katie Jensen (Triton Stone Group), NSI board president.

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Natural Stone Stone Ohio Report 52

Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. During the show, Eric Astrachan, executive director, Tile Council of North America (TCNA), gave a full report on the U.S.

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Design Natural Stone North America Las Vegas 98

Stone Update

OCTOBER 31, 2014

August data shows continued strong growth in marble, travertine; year-to-date shipments remain healthy for most stone categories. Featured StatWatch (Monthly Report) Stone Imports'

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Stone Travertine Report Marble 40

Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2020

The FCNews team has been combing through industry statistics for months, making countless phone calls to manufacturers and industry associations, and in some cases extrapolating data from annual reports. Every year, I like to use this space to remind our readers that there are numerous statistical reports out there. Enjoy the report.

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Industry Report Travertine Stone 52

Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Coverings , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, announced the fourth annual National Tile Day celebration scheduled for Feb. Industrial Chic : Concrete- and stone-look tile options enrich environments with a chic artfulness while opening the door to endless, unique style choices.

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North America Tile Arlington Marble 52

Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

One of today’s hottest trends, which I like to call ‘Elevate Life,’ is included in our Daltile Trend Report 2023. The café features a natural stone granite countertop from Daltile in Absolute Black. “Color impacts the way we feel and our experience of a space,” said Laura Grilli, director of product design for Daltile.

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Philadelphia Natural Stone Trends Colors 52

Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

Just prior to the show, the TCNA released its Tile Consumption Report, which pointed toward trouble ahead. The report stated that while many key economic indicators were positive in 2019, American ceramic tile declined for the first time in a decade. The coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. It showed U.S. billion square feet, down 5.4%

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Spain Italy Ceramics Trends 52

Stone Update

APRIL 13, 2015

Granite shipments down in January, February; travertine, marble up. Featured StatWatch (Monthly Report) Stone Imports' Quartz begins the year strong.

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Travertine Report Marble Stone 40

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 31, 2019

The report is unique because it captures the opinions of homeowners, whereas most surveys focus on trends from the perspectives of interior designers, architects, etc. Below are some interesting tidbits from the report, along with commentary from a Houzz representative. The 2019 U.S. Would you move out during a kitchen renovation?

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Trends Kitchen Report Backsplash 99

JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Almost without exception, manufacturers are reporting their top sellers to be planks. The interesting thing is that stone, metal and even cotto are finding great success in the planks formats. Favoring Planks. Natucer Vintage Series. Rectified Edges Driven by Cost. Well-Loved Vintage.

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Spain Trends North America Tile 100

JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Almost without exception, manufacturers are reporting their top sellers to be planks. The interesting thing is that stone, metal and even cotto are finding great success in the planks formats. Favoring Planks. Natucer Vintage Series. Rectified Edges Driven by Cost. Well-Loved Vintage.

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Spain North America Trends Tile 100

Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Marble looks are synonymous with style and have become a classic choice for elegant environments. The flexibility for both indoor and outdoor use makes tile and stone ideal for any design style. Emser tile noted the highlights as follows: Hotel Environment. The new digital asset is available at the company’s website.

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Los Angeles Tools Outdoor Resources 52

Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 16, 2018

I have spent the past couple of weeks going back over my notes and photographs from Cersaie, and wading through reams and reams of press material and PR photography to discover the hidden gems among a plethora of – admittedly wonderful – white marbles, distressed woods, cement-effects, encaustic stylings, et al.

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Journal Australia Sales Report 67

StoneDimensions

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has released the 6th annual MIA Fabricator Benchmarking Survey. The survey is confidential and every participating company receives a customized report comparing their firm with firms of similar size and provides suggestions for improving profitability. and Tenax USA. business management'

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Survey Miami North America Marble 40

Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

jumped 26% year over year during the three months ending April 30, according to a new report from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage firm. First, the market is poised and ready for high-end flooring products to take back share from the likes of “value-based” product categories like LVT, SPC and WPC. That’s compared to the 17.8%

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Ceramics Tile North America Products 69

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. 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. Jeffrey Steele.

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Industry San Diego Training Standards 100

Stone Update

JULY 5, 2016

Dimensional granite bounces back -- somewhat -- and marble OK in mixed results for U.S. stone shipments.

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Marble Stone Report 40

Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2022

In this trend, you’ll see painted ceilings, wood paneling, worn leather, marble accents, non-linear surfaces and concrete-looks. You’ll also see the gray concrete look, which could be true concrete or a stone-look LVT. Historical Vibes & Patterns.

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Interior Design Trends Design Marble 52

Stone Update

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Overall granite shipments weak; marble marginal. imports from China in July easily double last year’s total.

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China Marble Report Stone 53

Stone Update

AUGUST 30, 2018

Granite imports falter; Turkey fuels marble’s gain. Chinese quartz surfaces flood U.S. market as double-barreled tariff actions loom.

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Turkey Marble Report Stone 40

Stone Update

AUGUST 30, 2018

Granite imports falter; Turkey fuels marble’s gain. Chinese quartz surfaces flood U.S. market as double-barreled tariff actions loom.

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Turkey Marble Report Stone 40

Stone Update

MAY 7, 2017

Granite cuts back losses, while marble and quartz surfaces see good growth. Travertine still weak.

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Travertine Marble Report Stone 53

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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Meeting Brazil Study Resources 40

Stone Update

JULY 23, 2018

China cranks up quartz shipments; marble also good, but other sectors muddled.

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China Marble Report Stone 40

Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 22, 2024

As I wasn’t there to gather up goodies, collect curiosities, and scout the trends, Joe (my dad and Tile Addict in chief) did all Cevisama the leg work for me, writing up a full report of everything that was worth seeing. Typical examples include stone-concrete composites, plaster-timber combos; and wood and stone fusions.

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Trends Travertine Stone Marble 52

Stone Update

JUNE 18, 2017

Quartz surfaces, marble continue strong growth. Granite down double-digits, but barely.

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China Marble Report Stone 40

Stone Update

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Other sectors, including marble and quartz, slow down the pace. September U.S. imports this year drop by half from Brazil for granite.

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Brazil Marble Report Stone 40

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 3, 2013

We have definitely seen an increased interest in universal design principles,” reports Earl Maicus, architectural services manager at the Plattsburg, N.Y.-based a company that offers innovative installation systems for tile and stone. Manufacturers agree that consumers are becoming more aware of and interested in universal design. “We

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Design System Industry Tile 100

Stone Update

JULY 20, 2015

granite imports suffers from a bad comparison; marble, quartz, travertine shipments keep growing. May 2015 U.S.

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Travertine Marble Report Stone 40

Stone Update

JUNE 17, 2015

Granite shipments stay even with 2014 level; increases in marble, quartz slabs at U.S. ports-of-entry.

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Marble Report Stone 40

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2019

Designers report using clean colors such as whites, grays, beiges, bones and blues,” Zack says. Our report reveals that designers are using integrated storage with recessed panels, and doors are not as prevalent as drawers,” Zack says. What’s more, they often aim to achieve a light and airy effect. Cabinet drawers in abundance.

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Kitchen Backsplash Report Marble 106

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 27, 2019

The transitional bathroom is the most popular bathroom design style, according to the 2019 Bathroom Design Trends report by the National Kitchen + Bath Association. In transitional bathrooms, countertops and sinks tend to be quartz, quartzite, granite or marble,” H-Millard says. The GRAFF Incanto Rose Gold Faucet.

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Charlotte Trends Bath Marble 107

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 9, 2013

With Cliffside, design opportunities in this stone are endless, regardless of where you are in America.” Crossville has introduced Virtue, a new porcelain tile line that replicates the look and finish of marble. This finish is reminiscent of the smooth texture of a marble statue,” Waldrep describes. “We ClearPath from FinPan.

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Vermont Florida Porcelain Marble 100

Decorator on Demand

JULY 28, 2009

The countertops are marble and I found the cutest crystal cabinet knobs for her, she LOVES them. Hope to see you drop in when I report updates! :-) Victoria. Walls of Stone. Eldorado Stone. (1). stone veneers. (1). stone walls. (1). Its not a lot of storage, but as women know a little is better than nothing.

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Decorative Painted Interior Design Bath 40