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Tapping the high-end market with tile and stone

Floor Covering News

The ceramic, stone and porcelain tile category remains one of only two truly aspirational product categories within the industry, meeting the needs of the high-end market in several ways. Custom patterns, mosaics or even personalized designs can be crafted using tile, providing a sense of luxury and individuality.”

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Medieval Flooring & Encaustic Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Come with us back in time to learn a few quick facts about medieval flooring, from stone to encaustic! The image above shows the intricate detail that was put into floor mosaics. Patterns ranged from geometric designs, decorative mosaics, family crests, and depictions of Christian scenes and symbols. You are standing in a room.

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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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Visualize, Customize, Realize With Arizona Tile’s Just Design™

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

The Arizona Tile Just Design program allows you to create a custom product from over 70 designs: medallions, feature walls, backsplashes, listelles and mosaics. select from over 27 natural stone and 60 porcelain colors. The Arizona Tile Custom Blend program is a great addition to our current mosaic offering. About Arizona Tile.

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COVERINGS WELCOMES CHICAGO-AREA PARTNERS TO EXPAND CREATIVE PROGRAM

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design.

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COVERINGS WELCOMES CHICAGO-AREA PARTNERS TO EXPAND CREATIVE PROGRAM

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design.

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Arizona Tile Fourth Quarter Press Release 2018

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Founded in 1977 in San Diego, California, Arizona Tile has grown into a nationally recognized commercial and residential distributor with more than 25 showrooms throughout eight Western states. Founded by John Huarte, former NFL player and Heisman Trophy winner, the company is still family-owned after more than 40 years.

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