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. Of all surfacing types, natural stone also has the ability to increase resale value of a home due to its classic aesthetics.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Fall is being outdoors with friends and family, enjoying the blue skies and puffy white clouds at one of Virginia’s beautiful wineries, sipping on red wine and eating every cider doughnut I can find!! ”. Our stock wood-look porcelain Copper Rowe , in Tronco Natural; 2. Silver Wave Marble stone field tile; 2. What is Fall to me?

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I think the vibe is very good,” said Patrick Warren, vice president, residential sales, dealer & showrooms, Daltile. The product integrates porcelain tile with LED lighting to create a backlit look for users. It has an anti-slip finish, so it’s perfect for outdoor use. One major callout was its Radiant line.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%. of dollar sales for the gradually increasing hard surface market and 24.6% Imports vs. domestics.

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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. The trick, is that the glossy white pattern which is printed on a matte white porcelain body, goes almost unnoticed until light is reflected off of the tile’s surface. Is your patio party ready?

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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. Tenet sessions.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

When it comes to natural stone, specialty retail has it tough. However, natural stone has its advantages—i.e., To be successful with the category, retailers are tasked with educating themselves and the consumer on its pros and cons in order to facilitate a successful sale and installation. High-growth potential. Sustainability.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Today’s technology also allows for high levels of realism in those tile designs emulating wood, marble, stone and other materials. Daltile products are distributed nationwide through over 250 company-owned design studios, sales service centers and stone slab yards that service a robust network of trade customers.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 22, 2013

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. It is the latest addition to the company’s family of ever-expanding HDP High Definition Porcelain® Products. Florim introduces Jewel.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

If tackling an exterior patio, for example, check the tile’s rating to be sure it works in an outdoor environment. Turn to the last page, and you’ll find most porcelains are rated for floor use, while some ceramic tiles are only suitable for wall use. This is especially important when working with natural stone.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 9, 2021

“Elevated Elements makes the lives of commercial architects, interior designers, specifiers and builders easier by offering up a ready-made palette of beautiful neutrals to use in the design of commercial settings,” said Whitney Welch, vice president of commercial sales, Dal-Tile Corporation. Designed for floors, walls and countertops.

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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. Coverings 2022 was shaped around three tenants: “Wellness & Environment,” “Timeless Luxury” and “Outdoor Living Spaces.”

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Daltile’s Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces are resistant to water, heat, stains, scratches, chemicals and traffic. While the tile market is under pressure from the realistic visuals and waterproof technologies of resilient product lines, porcelain is taking its market share back through innovative new products. By Megan Salzano.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The distinct challenges the industry has faced and continues to face start with inflation,” said Patrick Warren, vice president of residential sales, dealer & showrooms, Dal-Tile. This trend has been affecting tile sales for many years and it got aggravated during the pandemic,” he explained. However, there is a bright side. “We

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

Flooring retailers, including those looking to gain back lost dollars from the growing popularity of vinyl products, would do well to turn to tile and stone, which offers high dollar sales and high margins, according to suppliers at The International Surface Event (TISE) held in Las Vegas earlier this year. “We

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—After a strong showing in 2021, Coverings 2022, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will again be hosted as an in-person trade show event —this time in Las Vegas. Coverings 2022 marks the second time the event will be held live since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Michael Ward, vice president of sales, Portobello America, put it simply: “Everybody’s here. The porcelain tile line offers a large-format deco stone look available in eight styles. Large-format deco has definitely gained momentum,” explained Doug Hayes, vice president of sales. Everybody is here and everybody is excited.”

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

As individuals have become more connected to the outdoors with biophilic design, they are recognizing the overall importance of nature as well as the benefits of bringing these elements into a space. Whitney Welch, vice president of commercial sales, DalTile Corp., to advance sustainability efforts. New products in tile.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Properly selected and installed, grout provides myriad functions that support a successful tile installation, noted Adam Abell, market manager, tile and stone installation systems, sealants and surface rep, Bostik. Following is a curated selection of the best in grouts and mortars, as well as expert tips to make the sale.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 7, 2021

“We have an incredible breadth of product and capabilities and we’re ready to focus in on the things that make a difference to both the consumer—whoever that end user is for the dealer—and our retail partners,” Patrick Warren, vice president, residential sales, dealer and showrooms, Dal-Tile Corporation, told FCNews. “We

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

suppliers are touting record-high sales in 2021 and expected ongoing growth as a result of changing consumer habits and a booming housing market —both spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. MSI’s Arterra porcelain pavers feature Zero-slip, a proprietary technology providing exceptional slip resistance for wet and dry flooring.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 15, 2022

Home tour tickets are on sale now. Lamps Plus luxury lighting is showcased both indoors and outdoors, including its exclusive brands. Herringbone floor tile, large-format porcelain slabs and mosaics are presented by Emser Tile. Best Cheer Stone offers counters and stone slabs throughout.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—T he ceramic category can be a difficult nut to crack for the dealer community, but it’s one that should be embraced as the ongoing potential for record-breaking sales continues into 2022. In the virtual realm, digital tools such as visualizers are often essential to the sale.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

When the dust cleared and all the numbers were counted and run through the wash multiple times, total industry sales in 2021 reached a record $26.701 billion, an enormous gain of 16.3% Note: These numbers are in wholesale dollars reflecting the first point of sale. This compared to its overall sales of $151.2 billion, up 14.4%

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Urban Wood is a beautiful new porcelain tile ideal for any application, especially for creative projects where the “look of wood” is typically not specified, in particular, for hospitality suites’ kitchens and bathrooms. Additionally, it offers exquisite natural visuals when installed on patios and other outdoor areas.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Daltile’s Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces suit the growing demand for slab-style countertops. Many ceramic leaders agree that by the end of 2019 the category will have remained flat or declined by approximately 3% in both volume and dollar sales. Raj Shah, president, MSI, noted a slowdown in new home sales as well.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

RevoTile is Daltile’s answer to the installer crisis—a genuine porcelain floating floor system that can be installed in one day. Ceramic suppliers agree, it will be difficult to judge the impact the pandemic will have on the category in terms of dollar sales and volume, but most say another low, single-digit decline is expected.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

Despite tile’s ongoing growth for several years, the category hit a snag in 2019 and 2020 as sales dropped and growth stagnated. Tout the benefits that make tile great: superb slip resistance, indoor/outdoor coordination, longevity and wall-to-floor application, just to name a few,” he said. So, what gives?

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Dogwood is an opportunity to bring consumers squarely back into the hardwood category while giving our channel partners an opportunity to grow their sales and margins,” Carson explained. And that bodes well for retail sales associates and consumers alike. said Roy Viana, director of natural stone and slab, Dal-Tile Corp.

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Time2Design

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

It is something new, has a great new look, texture, color and it is indoor/outdoor rated. Dekton is available in 12 white, grey, black and natural stone hues and in three polished matte and slate finishes. kalamazoo outdoor gourmet. outdoor dining room. outdoor dishwasher. outdoor firepit. outdoor kitchen.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 13, 2012

I was director of marketing for a point of sale advertising agency. I got exposed to stone and tile, and loved it. It takes a tremendous talent to put together kitchens, bathrooms, foyers and outdoor areas using tile. I have to say, I was most impressed this year with 3-D stone in wave formats and interwoven pieces.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Cali pulled out all the stops, exhibiting products across categories—from its growing vinyl portfolio all the way to outdoor flooring options, including decking, rugs and turf. Our customers are very glad Shaw Floors is back at Surfaces,” said Steve Sieracki, senior vice president of residential sales. “We

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Time2Design

APRIL 29, 2013

Be sure to check out an earlier post about their outdoor dishwasher --> CLICK HERE. photo credit kalamazoo outdoor gourmet. Fiandre Architectural Surfaces - beautiful porcelain tile that comes large sizes 60" x 36" and 60" x 120". Friday Kitchen Find | Outdoor Dishwasher {WHAT? kalamazoo outdoor gourmet.

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