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BDNY 2019 – Trends & Tile at Boutique Design New York

Architectural Ceramics

From left to right: Joey Caponiti / Maryland Commercial Rep, Kersi Press / Baltimore Commercial Rep, Betty Sullivan / Owner and CEO, James Lewis/ National Hospitality Rep, David Arabe / Commercial Sales Manager and David Benson/President and Principal (not shown). Porcelain slabs! Booth prep! Our meeting area was a hit this year.

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Best of Surfaces contest winners recognized

Floor Covering News

INNOVATION Emser Radiant Extruded Glazed Porcelain According to international consulting firm McKinsey, the definition of innovation is the systematic practice of developing and marketing breakthrough products and services for adoption by customers. Radiant extruded glazed porcelain is unlike any collection in the Emser portfolio.

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Dawning Diversification

Diary of a Tile Addict

Gauged ceramic panels, sintered stone surfaces – call them what you will – these new continuous-pressed porcelain behemoths are a great opportunity … and a serious challenge. Flaviker will be pushing back the frontiers of porcelain at Cersaie 2018, with new 12mm thick panels and its new Bath Design project.

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Natural Stone: Opportunity knocks as consumers hunker down

Floor Covering News

Although COVID-19 initially slowed sales of natural stone, we have seen a sudden uptick as a result of the renewed focus on home improvement,” explained Raj Shah, president, MSI Surfaces. “Of For most, marble and limestone continue to drive sales. It is the original waterproof surface.”. Daltile’s Center City is one example.

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Winsome Wow

Diary of a Tile Addict

A year later this was reinforced by opening a sister company, Wow USA, in Virginia to manage sales and distribution of bespoke products and the Wow brand. Full use of the latest moulding, glazing and decoration technology delivers a creative, sophisticated and innovative collection that offers a huge range of 3D wall tiles and decors.

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Experts Speak about Large Format Tile Installation Success

CUSTOM Insights Blog

With plank tiles in particular, we see doming when the porcelain bows with heat, so a one-third offset in a running bond pattern and use of an edge-leveling system are good practices. Mary Yocum, Western Divisional Sales Manager, Crossville: The explosion in popularity for large tile has definitely changed the industry.

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