JG Kitchens

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

I love tile! You can see still see intact tile installations created hundreds or thousands of years ago when you travel to historic sites. I’ve enjoyed seeing those in Italy, Greece, Germany, California’s Central Coast and Mexico on trips. Check out these top 10 tile trends for 2020 in my latest Forbes.com article.

Trends 130

Trends Greece North America Tile 130

Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) released its U.S. tile consumption Q3 findings during today’s Coverings Connected event. Tile through Q3 2020, hampered by an economy struggling with the pandemic, was at 2.04 ceramic tile consumption for 2020 would be 2.60 ceramic tile consumption for 2020 would be 2.60

Mexico 70

Mexico Tile Italy North America 70

Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2022

Spain has supplanted China as the largest exporter of ceramic tile to the U.S. The Tile Council of North America (TCNA), a trade association representing manufacturers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials, tile equipment, raw materials and other tile-related products, has released its 2021 U.S.

Report 52

Report Ceramics Mexico North America 52

Floor Covering News

JUNE 25, 2019

Dallas—Obra Blanca Expo (OB Expo), a new tradeshow of the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), has joined with Informa to bring StonExpo to Mexico. OB Expo with StonExpo Mexico will take place Oct. 15-17, 2019, at Expo Santa Fe, Mexico City.

Mexico 51

Mexico North America Dallas America 51

Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

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.

China 184

China Industry Tile Porcelain 184

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 4, 2017

Because the percentage of people interested in horse-themed tile is slim and it’s hard to give your mother a bouquet of tile, let’s instead honor Cinco de Mayo with 5 ways to bring Mexican-inspired tile to your next project. Handmade Talavera Tile. Authentic Talavera pottery and tile reign from Puebla, Mexico.

Tile 189

Tile Mexico Atlanta Baltimore 189

Granada Tile

OCTOBER 25, 2018

At Mexicano , a gorgeous restaurant in the mall at Baldwin Hills, Granada Tiles Minsk cement tiles from our Hexagon collection add up to a bright and cheerful vibe that underlines what critics have called the restaurant’s authentic feel and taste of Mexico.

Cement 150

Cement Mexico Tile Colors 150

Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 6, 2024

In the Roma district of Mexico City stunning examples of Art Deco architecture and design can be found all over. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, March 2024. But for one tiny taco eatery the playful nature of the area is represented in an different and unusual way.

Mexico 52

Mexico Grout Ceramics Architecture 52

Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2022

Martha Salazar, director of marketing for TCNA-Mexico, is a Coverings Rock Star Award recipient for 2022, according to the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). The Coverings Rock Star program is recognizes emerging tile and stone industry trailblazers who consistently innovate and lead through achievement. Clemson, S.C.—Martha

Mexico 52

Mexico North America Ceramics Resources 52

Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2022

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

Ceramics 98

Ceramics Mexico Porcelain Report 98

Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

.— Coverings, the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America , released the winners of the annual Rock Star Award in advance of Coverings 2022, which will take place April 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Rogue Bergerson, tile artisan, Bergerson Tile, Astoria, Ore. Distributor.

Las Vegas 94

Las Vegas Mexico Jordan Arlington 94

Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Solon, Ohio— T arkett , a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sports surface solutions, has completed the acquisition of Vinylasa, a vinyl composite tile (VCT) manufacturer based in Mexico City, Mexico. location to the Vinylasa location in Mexico. We’re pleased to welcome the team to Tarkett.” New products.

North America 98

North America Mexico New Mexico America 98

JG Kitchens

MAY 21, 2014

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.

San Diego 150

San Diego Products Tampa Tile 150

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. AC’s Basics Collection , is a simple one with a white subway tile at its core. As a result, the tile expands and contracts.

Ceramics 172

Ceramics Netherlands Tile France 172

Floor Covering News

JULY 14, 2021

Mexico City, Mexico—Given the interest by all segments of the Mexican tile industry to reconnect in person, and with the reopening of other international tradeshows in Mexico, the organizing committee of Obra Blanca Expo said it will move forward with its event.

Mexico 87

Mexico North America America Meeting 87

Tile+Mosaic

OCTOBER 22, 2014

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.

Ceramics 100

Ceramics New Mexico Arizona Mexico 100

Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Top Interior Designers Mexico , Brabbu Design Forces. Highlighting designers hailing from Mexico, Barbbu brings us their list of designers to keep an eye out for. Mexico in the (New York) City. A Perfumer Channels Mexico in His West Village Hideaway , Architectural Design. Mexican Designers to Keep an Eye Out For.

Mexico 130

Mexico Design America Colombia 130

Ciao Tile

MAY 5, 2010

Admit it, when you read the title of this post, you immediately thought of Talavera tiles (those brightly colored tiles we always associate with gaudy Mexican restaurants in the US (restaurants in Mexico don’t actually decorate with those–unless they’re trying to appeal to tourists). News and Commentary'

Mexico 100

Mexico Tile Decorative Colors 100

Granada Tile

JUNE 27, 2016

Inside, on page 98, Granada Tile Company’s Serengeti cement tiles form the backsplash tile in a Los Cabos, Mexico kitchen designed by Chris Barrett. Oversized black pendants echo the cement tile’s visual punch while brick pavers and rope wrapped chairs underline the kitchen’s warmth.

Tile 133

Tile Cement Mexico Backsplash 133

Tile Talk

APRIL 28, 2015

A Saltillo tile entry features a cement tile rug. A few weeks ago, we spoke about the history, production and properties of Saltillo tile. To recap, hand-crafted from natural clay deposits, authentic Saltillo tile can only come from one place in the world - Saltillo, in the state of Coahuila in Mexico.

Cement 100

Cement Tile Mexico Standards 100

Floor Covering News

JANUARY 25, 2022

Hosted by Arizona Tile. Arizona Tile. New Mexico Stone Summit: Take Your Organization to the Next Level. New Mexico Stone Summit: Take Your Organization to the Next Level. Arizona Tile. April 20-21, 2022. Nebraska Stone Summit: Dynamic Intentionality. May 5, 2022. UGM Surfaces. Omaha, Neb. June 9, 2022. Dulles, Va.

Stone 97

Stone Industry Arizona North Carolina 97

Granada Tile

MAY 5, 2014

If you’ve spent some time on Granada Tile ‘s Echo Collection catalogue in the last few months, you’ve probably noticed that we’ve added some sensational cement tile designs into the mix. And, as you probably could guess, the tile patterns range from crisp, geometric looks to more classic designs.

El Paso 164

El Paso Cement Mexico Meeting 164

Tile Talk

APRIL 21, 2015

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.

Trends 100

Trends Tile Cement Spain 100

Floor Covering News

MARCH 10, 2022

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. In the process, the company said this will create better living conditions for several families in the community of Guanajuato, Mexico.

Los Angeles 52

Los Angeles Mexico Mosaics Ceramics 52

The London Tile Co.

MARCH 4, 2015

Terracotta tiles have been used in homes for many years due to their durability, as well as the warm and rustic feel they bring to any room. Our Saltillo Terracotta tiles come directly from Saltillo, Mexico, where they are lovingly handmade. Hallway Tiles Kitchen Tiles terracotta'

Terracotta 100

Terracotta Sealants Mexico Tile 100

Granada Tile

MAY 12, 2014

Last week, we had the pleasure of introducing you to several of Granada Tile ‘s newest sensational cement tile designs from our flagship Echo Collection. Inspired by the decorative motifs of the American Southwest and Northern Mexico, the concrete tiles offer an assortment of simple, stunning geometric looks.

Cement 159

Cement Ireland Tile Meeting 159

Tile Talk

APRIL 7, 2015

Coupled with decorative ceramic tiles, Saltillo tile exudes Old World charm. Hand-crafted from natural clay deposits, authentic Saltillo tile can only come from one place in the world - Saltillo, in the state of Coahuila in Mexico. After they spend some time drying in the sun, the tiles are moved to the kiln.

Terracotta 100

Terracotta Tile Cement Quarry 100

Floor Covering News

JUNE 12, 2023

Dallas – This week, Daltile is hosting a multi-faceted meeting for its Statements Elite Daltile Dealer Program at the Hardrock Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

United States 52

United States Mexico Dallas Sales 52

Granada Tile

APRIL 28, 2015

When we spotted these cement tiles at LaCubana restaurant in the Ossington neighborhood of Toronto, Canada, we felt sure they were our Cluny concrete tiles. Using mustard, white, sky and olive, you can bring the look of their bright and cheerful concrete tiles into your own bathroom, kitchen or patio.

Cement 100

Cement Mexico Tile Canada 100

Cement Style

AUGUST 6, 2019

Rick Bayless, the celebrity chef and host of the Emmy-nominated show “Mexico: One Plate At A Time” on PBS, has developed the menu at Red O Restaurant (think red onion) at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA. Designer Martin Lawrence Bullard chose Villa Lagoon Tile’s “Castle” pattern cement tile for much of the floor.

California 40

California Los Angeles Mexico Cement 40

The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

TCNA Executive Director Eric Astrachan Receives National Tile Contractors Association Joe Tarver Lifetime Achievement Award. TCNA Mexico Director Honored at Coverings 2015 Trade Show for Outstanding Achievement, Commitment, and Leadership. and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards.

Brazil 100

Brazil Mexico Standards Ceramics 100

Tile Talk

JANUARY 20, 2015

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. For January, I continue to welcome 2015 with our newest tiles. Today I showcase three new patterns in our ever-popular Arabesque cement tile line which is part of our curated Spanish tiles honoring traditional tile-making techniques, patterns, and colors.

Cement 100

Cement Tile Mexico Spain 100

The London Tile Co.

MAY 23, 2014

Enhance the entrance to your home by transforming your hallway with tiles! Most of the time, when we think tiles we picture ourselves in a kitchen or a bathroom. Rarely do we think of hallways, but, really, hallways are the perfect place for tiles. Now, when we think tiles, we’re thinking hallways, too.

Terracotta 113

Terracotta Tile Mexico Mosaics 113

Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Novalam serves customers across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and EU countries as well as the United Kingdom, Norway and Switzerland. The introduction of i4F’s easy-to-install, drop-lock technologies into our global portfolio enables us to take a giant step towards achieving that objective.”

United Kingdom 52

United Kingdom New Zealand Switzerland Norway 52

Kitchens for Living

MAY 11, 2015

In the pursuit of all things tile, while on my trip to the Cevisama tile trade show with Tile Of Spain, I discovered something called “encaustic tile”. 16th century Turkish encaustic tile with colors still crisp and vibrant. encaustic” with reference to tile, comes from the nineteenth century. Guess what?

Tile 100

Tile Cement Egypt Spain 100

Heath Ceramics

MARCH 20, 2016

Another house covered in tiny tiles while wandering the streets of Mexico City last week. lookingup #tilemakestheroom (at Mexico City, Mexico).

Mexico 40

Mexico Tile 40

JG Kitchens

MARCH 2, 2016

Every year, many of the top tile makers across Europe gather in Valencia, Spain for a massive expo called Cevisama. I’ll be abusing them soon enough at the Bataan Memorial Death March in New Mexico.) (I’ll be abusing them soon enough at the Bataan Memorial Death March in New Mexico.)

New Mexico 100

New Mexico Mexico Spain Europe 100