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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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Medieval Flooring & Encaustic Tile

Architectural Ceramics

The image above shows the tiled floor of Winchester Cathedral , which boasts the largest area of original medieval tiles in the United Kingdom! Quick History of Tile in Medieval England. The image above shows the intricate detail that was put into floor mosaics. The cost of producing and exporting was high.

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Tapping the high-end market with tile and stone

Floor Covering News

The high-end tile market carries much potential for savvy flooring dealers. 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.

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Arizona Tile Fourth Quarter Press Release 2018

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

It is no secret that Arizona Tile founder, John Huarte, has strong and lasting ties with his alma mater. About Arizona Tile. 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.

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The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty: Creative Mosaic Installs

The Tile Shop

The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty. Design Tips, Inspiration, and Tile Shop updates. Creative Mosaic Installs. I went through a stack of Design magazines last weekend and found some cool mosaic installs that I wanted to share with you. She sprinkles micro mosaics throughout these bathrooms with skill… Have a great day!

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The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty: The New Lindenwood Mosaic

The Tile Shop

The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty. Design Tips, Inspiration, and Tile Shop updates. The New Lindenwood Mosaic. Our new Lindenwood mosaic has arrived! Some fun facts about this mosaic: *I first saw it in the Luxury Home Tour in Fargo, ND and liked the contemporary look. The Lindenwood Mosaic: [link].

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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. Moroccan Tile. Zellige tiles are very traditional to this region and are made up of colorful mosaics.

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