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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% Example: Take a tile that’s $3 per sf. in addition to the price of the tile. in addition to the price of the tile. Here it is.

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Introducing Glass Mosaics by Erin Adams for Realstone

Realstone

In a partnership with MVM and designer Erin Adams, Realstone Systems introduces a collection of mosaic tile that is as versatile as it is gorgeous. Malta, Mineral and Trends are collections of beautifully colored and textured glass mosaics produced in centuries-old tradition of Molten Glass, Flat Glass, Smalti, and Vitreous Glass.

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Mohawk to acquire Vitromex ceramic business

Floor Covering News

Mohawk Industries said it has entered into an agreement to purchase the Vitromex ceramic tile business from Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS) for approximately $293 million in cash. Vitromex was founded in 1967 and includes four manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout Mexico. Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk billion (2.9 billion (2.9

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Navajo Rug Pattern Ceramic Tile Coffee Table

Tile+Mosaic

Hi all, As a ceramic artist working in tile and mosaic I''m constantly amazed at the number of design possibilities these mediums offer. To remember trips to New Mexico and Arizona I created this tile covered coffee table for a client as a birthday gift to his wife. See his recent projects on the Behance Network.

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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. I was super-impressed with the ever-improving quality of wood-look tiles on display at the show. San Lorenzo from Mexico was one of those brands offering great looks without oceanic freight.

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Walker Zanger factory gets new investment

Floor Covering News

Los Angeles—Walker Zanger, a leading luxury brand in slab and tile, said it is making substantial investments in equipment and personnel at its Mexico factory—Ceramica Antique. The investment, made with the support of its parent company, Mosaic Companies, LLC, will focus on ramping production capacity.

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Tile Trends 2015 : Variety is the Spice of Tile

Tile Talk

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Last week was action-packed as I made my annual pilgrimage to Coverings, a trade show for tile and stone. Bill Buyok, Avente Tile owner, at Coverings 2015. Hexagons tile formats were everywhere. Hands down, Elevations concave hexagon and 3D hexagon by Aguayo was one of my favorite tile find.

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