CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

The wall tile complements last year’s introduction of MalteseDP Digital Porcelain floor tile, its popularity based on the ability to differentiate from traditional limestone looks via the use of contemporary colors. Decorative accents include a geometric-styled listello, M12 mosaic and full floor and wall bullnose package.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

Porcelain tiles typically have higher margins compared to other flooring options due to their durability and longevity. Porcelain tiles tend to be more expensive than carpet or luxury vinyl, which means the average sale per customer is typically higher,” Neu explained. These features can be a strain on the infrastructure of dealers.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

Lisbon, Portugal. Simply strolling the mosaic-tiled streets while eating a pastel de nata and taking in the sites like beautifully tiled buildings is a treat when vacationing in Lisbon. This hand-chopped and tumbled mosaic pairs two natural stones in black and beige tones, similar to those found in Lisbon. Paris, France.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Portugal is a land of Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden-sand beaches, history, great food and wine, and beautiful scenery. Map of Portugal. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Aside from all these wonderful things are the ceramic tiles of the country.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Photo by Joaquim Alves Gaspar, Lisboa, Portugal. In that period, the azulejos used in Portugal came from Seville, the only supplier manufacturing center in the first half of the 16th century. Before that, and until the second half of the 15th century, only the alicatado (mosaic formed of polygonal, colored glazed tiles) was in use.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 13, 2022

From oversized wood-look planks to sheets of marble-inspired porcelain big enough to cover a bathroom wall, size does matter when it comes to tile trends. Ceramic/porcelain are growing exponentially in size due to increased factory capabilities,” noted Suzi Portugal, vice president of design and sourcing for Mosaic Companies.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

The porcelain tile line offers a large-format deco stone look available in eight styles. Typically, when decos are presented, they’re not presented in that aged porcelain format. Everybody wants to have the grand look—larger and larger scales and grand patterns,” Portugal explained.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

MSI’s Arterra porcelain pavers feature Zero-slip, a proprietary technology providing exceptional slip resistance for wet and dry flooring. are at record highs,” said Suzi Portugal, vice president of design and sourcing, Anthology. “I Emser’s L’Amour is a mosaic tile of eco-conscious, recycled glass construction. Census Bureau.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Tile is one of the key eco-building materials that is rich in history for a good reason,” explained Suzi Portugal, vice president of design and sourcing, Anthology. Esmer Tile’s L’Amour, a newly introduced mosaic tile collection, pairs the look of natural marble with an eco-conscious, recycled glass construction.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In many areas of the country, porcelain pavers are an added market segment that, so far, traditional tile dealers have not covered,” said Paolo Mularoni, president, Del Conca USA. MSI’s Arterra Porcelain Pavers. Train your staff to be comfortable introducing porcelain as a high-value, low-maintenance alternative.”.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 17, 2013

In last weeks post , Arpi Nalbandian started the month-long celebration by introducing the rich history and culture of Portugal, and the important role hand-painted ceramic tile has played. Portugal is a great place for ceramic tile lovers like me – it’s used everywhere. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2012

A mosaic brings you back to the Roman Empire. The light hand painted blue and white strokes of a stylistic floral pattern on tile can have you dreaming about a centuries-old street corner in Portugal. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Photo by Karol.

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Tile Talk

MAY 28, 2013

Cement tiles are used all over the world in countries such as Cuba, France, Spain, Portugal and more. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. Our Pinterest board featuring Cement Tile: Floors, Walls. Gold Notes.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 30, 2012

I love these stone tiles by Galrão Group from Portugal. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. Geometric Cuban Tile provides an illusion of texture. Galrão Groups Wave Stone Tile. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile.

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