Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

The Institute selects the color based on a mix of research and trend analysis, such as: the entertainment industry, new artists, popular world travel destinations, or socio-economic conditions. Pictured above, AC’s gray porcelain tile from our Charme Collection , provides a neutral backdrop for the pink flamingo artwork to standout.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 12, 2022

After three years and hundreds of hours of research by the TCNA Product Performance Testing Laboratory, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) said the ANSI ASC A108 Committee approved the standard characterizing 2 cm gauged porcelain tile pavers. Clemson, S.C.—After

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Digital printing has truly revolutionized the tile industry by substantially elevating the realism of designs,” said Claudio Caselli, senior vice president, product research and development, Dal-Tile. “We Digital printing helped reduce costs for smaller production runs, achieve shorter production lead times and reduce waste.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2024

Where was your production? For personal reasons I returned, but with the intention of looking for innovative products, founding Neos Cerámica & Comunicación, parent company of Neos Additives. In four of them, it has participated as the main research company. At our Nules facilities.

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Ceramics of Italy

JULY 12, 2022

The new Milanese showroom presents our products in a fascinating and evocative light, emphasising the continuous evolution of our research activities and ceramic products,” comments CEO Mauro Vandini. www.ragno.it.

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Ceramics of Italy

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As early as 1999, the company’s experts began transforming production cycles with a focus on energy saving and the environment. Research led to ever-more efficient plant and to the production of tiles with a high content of recyclable material and industrial waste.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

Preliminary FCNews research shows the commercial flooring market totaled $6.488 billion in sales in 2021, an uptick of 6% over 2020. The coronavirus pandemic impacted all sectors of the economy last year as businesses saw supply chains interrupted, demand for products and services decline, and government-mandated closures.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Chicago—Fiandre, part of the Iris Ceramica Group, introduced new colors and finishes in the Maximum Marmi premium Italian porcelain collection: Alpi Chiaro Venato, Verde Fantastico, Irish Green, Invisible and Apuano Purissimo. Ariostea’s Next collection and Porcelain Gres’ Loft collection are new color ranges in the Stone Effects categories.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

It requires expertise beyond typical product knowledge, access to highly skilled installers and a customer base looking for aspirational products that increase property/resale values. These product advantages create elevated demand from consumers seeking ceramic among the dizzying array of flooring options.

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Giotile

OCTOBER 27, 2014

They’re actually some of the most versatile surfacing products on the market. Just like traditional porcelain tile, thin tile is durable, hygienic and easy to maintain, but its thin profile creates a lightweight and flexible surfacing solution for floors, walls and countertops. These thin tiles start at thicknesses of about 2.5

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Attendees will gain insight into today’s sustainability market and the current conversation around carbon emissions, detailing the need for furthering the demands of environmental transparency, standardized environmental performance and human health optimization pertinent to product ingredients.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 13, 2020

The company’s ranges stem from careful aesthetic research that embraces various styles, from classical to contemporary, and that satisfy every trend in interior design. This 600 by 1,200mm rectified range, decorated in HD digital on cold glazed porcelain, is available in both matt and gloss finishes. The tiles are 6mm thick.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows. The lion’s share of sales (approximately 70%) was generated from specified contract while the remainder came from Main Street commercial applications, research shows. flooring sales, according to Floor Covering News research. from roughly $6.5 billion in 2021 to $7.34

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Garden State Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Simply put, porcelain and ceramic is the secret to safe, stylish and sustainable spaces. Made from natural ingredients and free from toxic chemicals, ceramic and porcelain keeps your home and business healthy by avoiding exposure to harmful contaminants that are found in other surfaces. Eco-friendly tile helps clear the air.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2021

The multi-surface visualizer allows consumers to get an idea of how an MSI product will look on the floor, countertop or wall. Ceramic and porcelain tile are aspirational products that rely heavily on home and fashion trends. Consumers conduct extensive research online before ever entering a flooring store.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

Environmental consciousness factors heavily into the products selected for commercial flooring applications. We’re seeing positive momentum across all product categories since getting out of COVID-19,” said Robb Myer, vice president, Aladdin Commercial, observed. “We Pictured is Mohawk Group’s Fractal Fluency. A s the U.S.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 14, 2019

The company founder, Justina Monceviciute, has an educational background in Textile and Surface Design and continues her research through CLAYTHING, successfully challenging perceptions of clay, and forming “a playful fusion between art, material research and architecture” Foldable Clay (105mm by 85mm). CLAYTHING.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

Aladdin Commercial products provide end users with both design and performance attributes. billion-plus commercial flooring market, with specified contract representing the lion’s share of sales, preliminary FCNews research shows. The heart and soul of local communities witnessed a resilient rebound.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Specified contract, a sector which—according to preliminary FCNews research—represents approximately 70% of the estimated $6.3 billion and volume approached 3 billion square feet, according to preliminary FCNews research. For example, tile remains a preferred product for specified contract, despite sporting modest growth rates.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2022

The new clay-inspired Stardust collection from Porcelain Gres is available in the following intense shades—Aquamarine, Ash, Clay, Ground, Lava, Moonlight, Ocean and Terra. Produced in Italy, the Maximum Marmi 120 x 60 large-format slabs are inspired by the fine veins, color variations and elegant details, according to the company.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

MARCH 13, 2015

With advanced sorting features, you can search through the many variations of porcelain, natural stone, ceramic, and glass tiles we offer. With intuitive controls and options coupled with detailed product information, we’ve made researching the right tile as simple as a few clicks of your mouse.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 16, 2019

Extensive market research led to a production system which focused on two main areas of design; classic and contemporary. This porcelain range easily adds warmth and character and works well when combined with a large range of alternative surface finishes. Tabriz is porcelain’s take on Persian carpet.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

And freight expenses once product reached these shores were through the roof. Back then it was about products like resilient tile and VCT. SPC/rigid core, the product known to consumers as water- proof, was responsible for a revival of many other segments. FCNews research reveals that carpet and rugs (which comprises 47.9%

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2018

Research shows the U.S. slab market is estimated to be around $5 billion in sales, with half coming from quartz, porcelain and natural stone slabs. But in order to tap into this lucrative product […].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Having just returned from an Italian exhibition triple-header – Cersaie, Technargilla, and Marmomacc – I found myself contemplating just how would I display today’s XXL porcelain slabs if I was a tile retailer. Easy care is another advantage: just water and ordinary cleaning products.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2023

billion in sales in 2021, according to Floor Covering News research. What’s more, these products now boast water-resistant capabilities to meet growing market demand. Following is a curated collection of the hottest waterproof flooring products with a rigid core construction available for the commercial market today.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 28, 2013

According to the latest Catalina Report on Ceramic Tile released by Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants (CTaSC), ceramic tile has led the recovery in U.S. floor coverings sales. During 2013, dollar and square feet sales are estimated to increase by 7.0% rising to $2.5 billion and 2.4 billion square feet.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2022

FCNews research shows wood flooring sales at the first point of sale in 2021 totaled a record $2.67 We estimate that probably 10% of the 21% growth in sales that hardwood achieved last year was probably due to price hikes and inflation,” said Brian Carson, president and CEO of AHF Products. to approximately $2.50

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

FCNews has announced the winners of its second annual FCNnovation Awards —a program designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies unveiled in the current year. The selling system’s best product is nylon 6,6—which includes Dixie’s EnVision 6,6 fiber. True Grout. Europe and Asia/Pacific.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

To put that into perspective, this year Floor Covering News research found that while the category saw a generous 14% increase in dollar sales in 2022 (to $3.507 billion vs. $3.077 billion in 2021), it was buoyed by hefty price increases. Seen here is MSI’s Soreno Grigio porcelain tile and pavers. Category experts agree the U.S.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact. Exhibiting as Lux Pottery , Newham started out producing ceramic lamp bases and decorative wall plaques, but has lately detoured into tile production.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact. Exhibiting as Lux Pottery , Newham started out producing ceramic lamp bases and decorative wall plaques, but has lately detoured into tile production.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact. Exhibiting as Lux Pottery , Newham started out producing ceramic lamp bases and decorative wall plaques, but has lately detoured into tile production.

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 17, 2021

The twelfth Grand Prix award welcomes architecture projects completed between January 2016 and December 2021 that have used Casalgrande Padana porcelain stoneware slabs for floor and/or wall coverings in any area of public or private construction, whether indoors or outdoors, new build or renovation. www.casalgrandepadana.it.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

FCNews research shows ceramic tile sales in 2020 saw about a 5% decline to $2.844 billion in 2020 from $2.994 billion in the previous year. Overall, FCNews research shows ceramic’s share of the commercial market increased slightly to 14.8% Continued focus on sustainability drives product choices. in 2020, up from 13.7%

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The multi-surface visualizer allows consumers to get an idea of how an MSI product will look on the floor, countertop or wall. Ceramic and porcelain tile are aspirational products that rely heavily on home and fashion trends. Consumers conduct extensive research online before ever entering a flooring store.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2021

Research shows real wood adds value to the home over the long term. The popularity (and affordability) of laminate flooring posed a threat to the wood flooring sector when that new product category came on to the scene in the U.S. However, it found many consumers don’t know the difference between wood floors and other products. “We

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