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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

“ White wall and floor tiles are still the predominant tiles sold in the USA, and most come from China primarily comprised of mosaics , white subway tiles , and larger thicker white wall tiles. Overall, the porcelain and ceramic mosaics you buy from U.S. If the mosaic is higher priced, it’s from Japan or Europe.

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Coverings 2014 – Top Tile Products

JG Kitchens

Last week, I blogged about the top tile trends I spotted at this major US trade show for tile and stone. San Lorenzo from Mexico was one of those brands offering great looks without oceanic freight. I also loved the beautiful mosaics on display. Nature enhanced in mosaics (Photo Courtesy: Sicis).

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Tile Trends 2015 : Variety is the Spice of Tile

Tile Talk

Last week was action-packed as I made my annual pilgrimage to Coverings, a trade show for tile and stone. Hexagons used as small mosaics, elongated hexagons, hexagons in bold colors, and hexagons in relief. Cascading gold hexagon mosaics from Onix. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Hexagons tile formats were everywhere.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Ames Tile & Stone, in Vancouver provided slab isolation membrane and the NuHeat radiant heating system to enhance the performance of the floors. QEP will be representing the full line of Homelux-branded products and accessories throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean region.

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Daltile makes a bold ‘Statement’

Floor Covering News

By Steven Feldman Riviera Maya, Mexico— Daltile Statements Elite dealers were introduced to what is arguably the most advanced selling system for ceramic tile when this select group of retailers convened here earlier this month for its 10th anniversary summit. Paij Thorn-Brooks walks dealers through the various facets of the Statements 2.0

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Ceramics of Italy names 2020 design competition winners

Floor Covering News

Stone-look floor tiles by Alfalux Ceramiche were installed in various colorways and configurations throughout the mall, serving as a way to visually separate and connect different spaces. Location: Monterrey, NL, Mexico. Distributor: Highstyle Stone and Tile. Distributor: Nemo Tile; Stone Source. RESIDENTIAL.

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STATS: Tile sales decline, comeback looms large

Floor Covering News

Spain, Mexico and Italy) were shut down due to COVID-19,” explained Eric Astrachan, execute director, Tile Council of North America (TCNA). were Mexico (17%) and Italy (16.6%), according to the TCNA. share and Mexico with 11.2%. dollar value were: Spain, Mexico, Italy, Turkey and Brazil. and as of May 2020, U.S.

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