CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 22, 2013

“TidesHDP” is latest addition to Florida Tile’s expanding line. Florida Tile has introduced a stylized interpretation of vein-cut stone called TidesHDP, a glazed porcelain and wall tile line for both commercial and residential use. The larger-format TidesHDP can also make a statement in residential settings.).

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2022

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, released the winners of its 2022 Best Booth Awards. The program recognizes exceptional exhibitor booths based on design, creativity, display of product, use of space and overall presentation.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2023

—AHF Products introduced Bruce Comfortstone engineered stone tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic. Made with a durable composite material made primarily of crushed limestone, Comfortstone is an innovative alternative to natural stone. “We Tile sizes include 16 × 16 and 12 × 24.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

operation of the Italian Iris Ceramica Group and a prominent manufacturer of high-tech porcelain and stoneware solutions , will present three new American-made high tech porcelain collections at Coverings 2024 in booth 7136. Atlanta—Stonepeak Ceramics, the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 4, 2024

MSI, one of the largest suppliers of tile and natural stone in North America, is renowned for its on-trend approach to design. The two collections give end users—and their retailer partners—the option of a natural clay material (in BrickStaks) or durable porcelain (in Brickstone).

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

First came the advent of large-format tile designs, providing the customer with greater coverage (not to mention some great new looks) while using fewer total tiles. Still, large-format tile came with its own challenges, not the least of which was the weight of the material. Now let’s talk size.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings, Tenet sessions.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 2, 2022

According to Informa Exhibitions, which organizes the show, attendees from 55 countries experienced three distinct events (Surfaces, StonExpo and Tile Expo) in one with a new show floor layout, new dedicated event entrances, targeted-by-event education as well as demonstrations and show features. I can’t wait for 2023!”.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2018

We like surfaces, especially tiled surfaces. Let’s see how our clients’ tile renovations, whether a single room or an entire home, promote harmony by way of Feng Shui. AC’s brushed limestone Vestige Zebrano floor tile, semi-polished Wave limestone wall tile, and porcelain wood-plank wall tile.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Dallas— American Olean has launched two new tile collections—each bringing the latest trends to life through Reveal Imaging, an advanced technology that allows porcelain tile to emulate the beauty of natural stone and wood. The outcome is a simple stone look that adds a touch of class to any space.

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Ceramics of Italy

APRIL 28, 2023

Edimax Astor Ceramiche (Solignano, Italy) is the proud recipient of the Best Booth Award at Coverings 2023 , North America’s pre-eminent exhibition of ceramic tile and surface covering technologies held in Orlando (USA) from 18 to 21 April.

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How to Floor Tile

APRIL 1, 2018

You can find these in the tile section of Home Depot or Lowes about $3.00. Both of these cleaners will reduce over time the integrity of the grout in your tile and if you have natural stone like Marble or Travertine it will etch the nice shiny surface you once had. To help restore that use a "Wet Look" tile sealer.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 23, 2019

CST, hosted by the National Tile Contractors Association titled “Everything you ever wanted to know about cleaning and maintaining porcelain tile and natural stone, but were afraid to ask.” Jeff Moen, general manager, FILA Solutions, will deliver a webinar on July 25 at 1 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Orlando – Coverings has released a sneak peek of new tile and stone products, along with a select preview of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be showcased at Coverings 2023, set to take place April 18-21, 2023, here at the Orange County Convention Center. As the No.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 15, 2019

This year’s Natural Stone Show will be joined at ExCeL, London, by a new sister show: Hard Surfaces. Barriers between natural stone and ceramics in the tile sector have long since broken down. Dry laid tile installation by Rocersa. Pedestal tile installation by Rocersa. More at: [link].

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Installing a slate tile floor. For the present project that we are working on Vermont slate tile was chosen for the mudroom entry way as well as the half bathroom that is attached to it. Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, North America’s preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry, has named the winners of its 2024 Best Booth Awards. The design of the booth’s facade, marked by the company’s elegant wall tiles and the grandeur of their XL Slabs, is the epitome of contemporary design.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

JUNE 25, 2017

In this article, we’re going to focus in on the advantages of various types of tile and how to ensure that you know the advantages of using tile in your home. Many Material Options – Tile floors are made from hard materials that are derived from a variety of sources including ceramic, natural stone, and glass.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Domestic tile manufacturer Crossville, Inc., is one of the tile suppliers and sponsors of this year’s The Kaleidoscope Project located in Pittsfield, Mass. In the kitchen, the design team chose Crossville’s Swatches wall tile collection creating a beautiful backsplash complimenting the Crossville porcelain slabs and countertops.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 11, 2019

The Natural Stone Show 2019 will run at ExCel London from 30th April to 2nd May. This year’s Natural Stone Show will be joined at ExCeL, London, by a new sister show: Hard Surfaces. Hard Surfaces 2019 will run alongside The Natural Stone Show 2019. These sessions are free to attend. More at: [link].

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JULY 17, 2017

The tile and stone industry is constantly evolving to keep pace with new innovations and trends in the marketplace. One of these recent trends has been the development of large format tiles. With minimal grout lines, super format tiles have a unique appeal, especially when used in large spaces.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2023

Orlando—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, announced the winners of its 2023 Best Booth Awards this week at the show. An esteemed panel of tile and stone industry judges selected three Best in Show booth displays to bestow the coveted awards and recognition. “The

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 25, 2019

The Hard Surfaces & Natural Stone Show is fast approaching. Barriers between natural stone and ceramics in the tile sector have long since broken down. Details for Hard Surfaces and Natural Stone Show 2019: ExCel, London. Here are some of the quartz offerings that will be on show.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 23, 2019

The Hard Surfaces & Natural Stone Show is fast approaching. Barriers between natural stone and ceramics in the tile sector have long since broken down. One company, Love Tiles , is taking colour very seriously, akin to the importance an artist would place on shade.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Spanish Tile Design, Innovation Inspires Coverings 2013 Attendees. Tile of Spains exhibit at Coverings 2013. Image courtesy of Tile of Spain. Ceramic tile use throughout Spain is prolific. Tile of Spains pre-Coverings catalog of the 43 ceramic tile and stone manufacturers slated to exhibit at the show.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2019

The Hard Surfaces & Natural Stone Show is fast approaching. Barriers between natural stone and ceramics in the tile sector have long since broken down. Two new collections from Ceramiche Keope – Chorus, previously covered here , and Eclectic – both express natural stone in their own ways.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 8, 2020

With Coverings cancelled due to the Coronavirus epidemic, Diary of a Tile Addict has been opened up to select tile manufacturers to keep the flow of tile information flowing world-wide. Known and trusted tile brands have been offered one FREE post during an initial three month trial, covering April, May, and June 2020.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 14, 2019

This year’s Natural Stone Show will be joined at ExCeL, London, by a new sister show: Hard Surfaces. Barriers between natural stone and ceramics in the tile sector have long since broken down. Wednesday 1st May 2019 will see a series of talks organised and Chaired by Diary of a Tile Addict’s Joe Simpson.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 3, 2019

The 17th Expo Revestir – South America’s largest and most influential exhibition of ceramic tiles, surface solutions, and bathroom design – will take place from 12th to 15th March 2019 at Transamérica Expo Center, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Zanini’s contribution to the Solarium stand will be the striking V and Plano cobogós.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

AUGUST 16, 2016

As our industry continues to evolve, we want to keep our customers informed of the newest and most exciting advances in tile. . . Typically, outdoor paving tile is made using natural stone and concrete. The newest product for outdoor pavers happens to be a porcelain tile! . .

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 29, 2019

Since he was last featured in Tile Addict , Gary Drostle has created even more awe-inspiring work. In particular, a notable contribution from this mosaic artist is present in Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in California. The mosaic pieces were created using unglazed ceramic and porcelain. Tide pool mosaic. drostle.com.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

The transitional-style kitchen presents a juxtaposition of contemporary and traditional styles. Trends in Surfaces White cabinets and ceramic subway tiles. Among backsplash choices, H-Millard says ceramic or porcelain tile is the runaway favorite, followed by glass, natural stone tile and quartz.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

APRIL 28, 2015

Today’s tile is larger than ever. For ceramic or porcelain tile greater than 15” (38 cm) on one or more sides and for all natural stone, the new industry standard calls for the use of a specialized mortar. Recommended for floors. It’s also available in a rapid setting formula.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

This presents an add-on opportunity for retailers who stand to profit from pairing a hard surface flooring purchase with the appropriate underlayment. This is important because if the concrete slab itself decides to crack, the crack will not be transferred up through the ceramic tile.”. The benefits don’t end there.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 5, 2019

The 17th Expo Revestir – South America’s largest and most influential exhibition of ceramic tiles, surface solutions, and bathroom design – will take place from12th to 15th March 2019 at Transamérica Expo Center, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Diamond Stone. Castelatto. Galleria della Pietra. Grupo Rocha.

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Stagetecture

JUNE 29, 2015

Tile is a valuable design element that has stood the test of time. Designer Tiles: New Ravenna Presents Shades of Gray. Designer Tiles: New Ravenna Presents Shades of Gray. Hex, a stone mosaic perfect for bathrooms. Kelp Forest is another captivating tile. Don’t you just love these designer tiles ?

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2022

Panoramic Porcelain by Daltile. About the product: Panoramic Porcelain provides the visual and style of natural stone with the durability, cleanability and attractive price of porcelain. porcelain slabs feature marble, concrete, metallic and couture designs. Panoramic’s 10.6 Vinyl Longboards by Cali.

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