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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

This collection’s features make it an easy option to mix and match with other natural stone or porcelain tile: 3″ x 6″ field tile with coordinating bullnose and trim profiles. Machine-made ceramics go through several steps and processes, before resulting in two main types: thin-body or porcelain.

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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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MSI’s Shah outlines his strategy for success

Floor Covering News

We’re in all hard surfaces, we’re in countertops, whether it’s natural stone or quartz, and have leading market share in both of those. Whether it’s India, Turkey, Brazil, Mexico, Italy or Spain, we have ultimate flexibility. Is demand for ceramic and porcelain and stone equally as strong?