Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2024

During Tile of Spain’s annual press conference, held on the second day of the exhibition, Vicente Nomdedeu, president of the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), reported on the tenacity of Spain’s ceramic sector, providing insight on 2023 production, sales and exports figures.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 1, 2024

Curated education spanned hundreds of topics dedicated to hands-on processes such as safety certifications, polishing demonstrations and natural stone applications as well as providing business development resources in marketing, sales, leadership and customer relations.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2022

By Ken Ryan—For many flooring retailers, 2021 represented their best sales year on record. That success didn’t happen by chance—it was quality products that helped generate the revenue stream that continues to this day. About the product: Shaw’s Pet Perfect line offers durable, easy- to-clean carpets. Panoramic’s 10.6

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. Avoid harsh chemical-based products when cleaning the surface of these tiles. To further protect against stains, seal the tile once a year, with one of our sealant products.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Chad Treuthart, the VP of residential sales and showrooms at Virginia Tile, expressed his pride in the team that has been diligently working on establishing the company’s presence in the area for the past five years. To keep its customers informed, the company will provide regular updates on these milestones.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

But, for our Director of Product & Merchandising, Julie Taury, she gets fired up about one ceramic tile in particular: “My favorite ceramic is Euphoria from our Sonoma Tilemakers vendor, by far! Another porcelain pick, comes from Casey Terrell, an east-coast native who drives our internet sales. Natural Stone.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The newly released 450+ page resource offers an extensive and varied assortment of products for interior and exterior design, catering to both residential and commercial needs. Trend analysis, worldwide procurement, sales expertise and leadership has led to this comprehensive catalog that delineates Emser’s array of offerings.”

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. Porcelains too, can be made with a uniform look or to mimic veining found in natural stone. Natural Stone Variation.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

For more installation photos visit the Dakota Product Page of our website, or download a Data Sheet here. You’ll find golden nuggets like this and others by browsing one of our DC-metro area showrooms and speaking with our knowledgeable sales and design associates. This glazed porcelain is made to look like natural stone.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 12, 2019

To view more options from the City Hall Collection, visit the Product Page of our website or download a Data Sheet here. To view the entire Kiln & Penny Collection, visit the Product Page of our website, or download a Data Sheet here. This special-order natural stone mosaic is worth the wait. Kiln & Penny.

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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,

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 27, 2021

Often natural stone or concrete slabs are used outdoors, however these materials can require regular cleaning and sealing, and can look a little old fashioned. If you are looking for a long-lasting and modern alternative to traditional paving products, porcelain is the perfect choice. Can I Use 10mm Thick Tiles Outside?

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone. Natural Stone: A variation on the penny round theme, the Effervescence Collection plays with multiple sizes of circles.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

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. Customization options are highly valued in the high-end market,” Paulo Pereira, vice president, national product, MSI, told Floor Covering News.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Product pictured above: 1. Our stock wood-look porcelain Copper Rowe , in Tronco Natural; 2. Product pictured above: 1. Silver Wave Marble stone field tile; 2. Stone mosaic Triangolo in a blend of six stones; 5. Product pictured above: 1. Onyx natural stone field tile.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Dallas, Texas—As consumers are more frequently engaging in home improvement projects while homebound during COVID-19, Daltile’s new “peel-and-stick” mosaics are enjoying strong sales, according to the company. These easy-to-install natural stone mosaic sheets are especially designed for the DIY customer.”

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

We’re also known for our expertise in residential tile products. The desk is beautifully clad in a neutral and natural stone look-a-like material from our Slim Slab Collection. The large format porcelain tiles in the color White, come from our Silk Stone Collection. Join our newsletter here.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 29, 2021

Austin, Texas—Full-service flooring provider, Fabulous Floors, has expanded into the Austin market through the opening of a sales office and warehouse. The company added John Saye to its sales team to lead the Austin operations.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Because lead times for special order tile vary from vendor to vendor, please contact an AC sales associate for an estimated wait-time. This natural stone product, made of volcanic rock, is available in large format field tiles like 16″x16″ and 12″x24″ or mosaics like a 1″ and 3″ hexagon.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 9, 2022

.— Architessa, a leader in providing interior and exterior tile, stone and flooring products in the U.S., According to the company, the new showrooms allow seven total locations along the east coast to showcase Architessa’s wide breadth of carefully curated commercial and residential tile , natural stone, LVT and wood flooring. “We

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Breeze through each one; from natural stone and cement, to ceramic and glass, we offer dimensional tile in a range of material types. At AC, we have a soft spot this hard-surface natural stone dimensional tile that mixes warm texture with cool sophistication. Want to learn more about natural stone as a tile material?

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

If this blog is about porcelain, then why does the collection’s name say stone? Because porcelains like our Ancient Stone Collection , are made to look like natural stone. AC’s Ancient Stone Collection in the color Black, used in a commercial setting. Aristocrat. Century Wood.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 2, 2022

Dallas—The thousands of attendees who made the trek to Las Vegas for TISE 2022 were given the opportunity to preview some of the newest, most innovative products in the industry, to negotiate deals with their business partners and vendors, learn more on a multitude of industry subjects and see old friends. I can’t wait for 2023!”.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2020

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) said it has received many requests to make its online courses available at a lower cost. This is so company employees can be productive and take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about their trade and job skills while at home. Understanding the Basics of Natural Stone.

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How to Floor Tile

MAY 17, 2022

However, your smaller tile shops tend to use mid and upper grade products for their quality and attractive design. Although dot matrix printing has come a long way in creating a natural look in ceramic tile to natural stone and wood, there are some distinct differences in $6 to $10 a square foot porcelain and $2 to $4 a square foot material.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

From ceramic to porcelain, and glass to natural stone, AC offers a variety of tile materials. Our website allows you to browse our products and data sheets. This is especially important when working with natural stone. Doing so prevents an installation where all the dark or light pieces are in one area.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

In the month of November, we’re thankful for Thanksgiving feasts, Black Friday sales, and the ‘Movember’ trend where men grow a mustache to bring awareness to men’s health. To view our full Aristocrat Collection, visit our product page or download a datasheet here. Join our newsletter here.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. We’ve had great traffic at the show,” said Micah Hand, director of market- ing and product management, Florida Tile. “I

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Rather than focus its Phase 1 introductions on line extensions to core collections, the company unveiled an array of unique visuals, species and products designed to provide its retail partners with something different. Stacy Smith, sales manager, Ridout Lumber Co., Rogers, Ark., is a fan of what AT is doing.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

A natural stone option with a twist, the Perfect Pebble Collection from our vendor Island Stone , gives a natural look other than marble that’s perfect for a fireplace. AC’s natural stone Perfect Pebble Collection shown in Java Grey; image via AC’s Houzz Project page. Playful Pebbles.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. Opportunity for natural stone has always been in kitchen and bath. By Megan Salzano.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

The collection, shown above, features a dimensional mosaic in three natural stone marble choices: Thassos (pictured), Crema and Grigio. Our Prime Collection , is a machine-made ceramic wall tile with a soft undulating surface that makes it feel like a hand-made product. Weathered Wood Collection. See you soon!

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

CEUs are excellent conduits for product introduction,” said Valorie Ormand, marketing director. We have been able to exponentially increase our reach and overall product category awareness based on our virtual presentation option.” The last couple of years have been exciting from a CEU perspective.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 11, 2022

SikaTile-Ultima Grout upholds the high quality the company’s tile setting product line while carrying several new features. Sika said it is ideal for ceramic and natural-stone tiles, glass tile, gauged porcelain tile panels and slabs (GPT/S), luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and luxury vinyl plank (LVP).

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

To view more color options from our Tozen Collection, visit our product page here. The clean lines of the cabinetry and quartz counter tops act as a quiet compliment to the natural stone backsplash. A mix of Carrara Venatino and Moonstone marble, the natural stone is a classic choice for the space.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

This matte porcelain tile, made to look like honed marble, has an elegant look without the maintenance that natural stone requires. To view more neutral but on-trend color options from our Charme Collection, visit our website’s Product Page , or download a Data Sheet here. Image and design via Briony Fitzgerald Design.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

To view the full Batik Collection, visit our Product Page or download a Data Sheet here. For more information or inspiration from our City Hall Collection, visit our Product Page , or download a Data Sheet here. To view other color options from our Cannes Collection, visit our Product Page or download a Data Sheet here.

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