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 2, 2024

In the Daltile/Marazzi/American Olean booth, the latest tile, stone and countertop products will be featured. Thorn-Brooks added that the booth will showcase some of the company’s most fashion-forward offerings as well as those tile, stone and countertop products that include advanced technologies and performance enhancing features.

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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. In the Solumbria collection, this effect highlights specific veining details.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. The content is aligned with industry standards and methods, ensuring relevance and applicability. Jackson, Miss.—The

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2022

Las Vegas—Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has announced a comprehensive roster of both popular and new programs for Coverings 2022 —which will take place April 5-8, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center here. Three educational stages. Coverings Lounge.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The Natural Stone Institute presented its 2021 Person of the Year award to Michael Picco of Picco Group. Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute presented its 2021 Person of the Year award to Michael Picco of Picco Group, and named John Cierech of Tennessee Marble Company its 2021 Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year.

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Ceramics of Italy

APRIL 28, 2023

Each year, the award is presented to booths that excel in terms of their concept, design, creativity and overall layout. It combined a creative concept with the latest tile trends in keeping with the reputation for innovation that has made Edimax Astor Ceramiche a standard-bearer of Italian quality worldwide.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

“These new extra-large slabs exemplify how the beauty of marble and stone visuals nicely combine with the durability and low-maintenance of quartz—and at a price that easily fits into both residential and commercial budgets,” said Roy Viana, director of natural stone and slab for Dal-Tile. Suitable for use as walls or countertops.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Las Vegas—Daltile is featuring its latest new STARE products, its Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces extra-large porcelain slab line, tile and stone products, Marazzi products and American Olean products during the HD Expo + Conference 2024 here April 30–May 2 in Booth #4127. STARE is the ultimate source for fashion-driven looks.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 23, 2021

.— The International Surface Event (TISE) was held in-person here and re – e merged as an event full of connection, innovation and intention for the floor covering , stone and tile industries, show organizers said. It was great to connect in-person and StonExpo was a high energy event! We are super excited to come back next year!

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

AUGUST 11, 2017

Exterior tile and stone installations are becoming more popular and requiring the use of specialized installation materials to handle the tough demands of tiling outside. About the Presenter: Mark Pennine has been involved in the tile and stone industry for over 35 years.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Coverings, the international tile and stone exhibition and conference, will hold its fourth Coverings Connected interactive digital event this month. EST, and will be presented by Bill Griese, director, standards development and sustainability initiatives, Tile Council of North America, Inc., Arlington, Va.—Coverings,

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 4, 2020

As the name implies, RE-TOUR marks the return of the aesthetic of French rustic stones. Emphasising the industrial qualities, imperfections and worn-effects are maintained to ensure a conservation of the stone’s natural look, with modern aesthetics and colours used to enhance the variation present in the material’s appearance.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2024

In the Tile Letter Pavilion, booth #5373 In the CTI Certification area adjacent to the Tile Letter Pavilion, and between the Natural Stone Theatre and the TileExpo Theatre “TISE is such a great opportunity to speak to a wide audience about the value of ceramic tile installation certification and training,” said Brad Denny, executive director, CTEF.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. These sessions will focus on the breathtaking world of tile and stone. Materials & Trends.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2020

The collection has also been reengineered and thoroughly retested to ensure the flooring meets all certification and market standards. The eight tile visuals offer a mixture of concrete and stone looks in earth-inspired colors and natural textures.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

These decors incorporate the textured surface over their natural neutral stone-looks, adding veining and shade variation for further intrigue. Saloni ‘s Duran Evas Arena and Ceniza combined stone-looks with elegant leaf designs, ribbed relief and gold/metallic accents. Duran Evas Arena and Ceniza from Saloni.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

Manufactured from clay and other naturally-occurring minerals, ceramic tile does not contain the chemicals present in other floor coverings that are receiving increased attention for their possible adverse health effects, such as formaldehyde, VOCs (volatile organic compounds) or PVC (polyvinyl chloride). Contessa by Interceramic.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 1, 2020

Mannington Commercial will conduct a new CEU presentation and host a virtual product launch of the new Amtico Signature Collection at this year’s Virtual NeCon, NeoConnect , on June 9 and 10. “We “Join us for a CEU presentation as we explore the fundamentally changing way people use spaces. Calhoun, Ga.— EST / 11 a.m.

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StoneDimensions

JUNE 3, 2015

The Dubai World Trade Centre was the setting for the first annual Middle East Stone Show where the MIA assisted with eight of the forty educational sessions. The Middle East Stone Show was launched to provide a much larger stone presence than was currently available at the Big 5 event. Workshop: Thin Veneer Stone Masterclass.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, announced an extensive lineup of new and returning activations for Coverings 2023, which will take place April 18-21, here at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings,

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 9, 2021

Aside from the pieces written by contribu­tors and FCNews staff members, the sponsors of this guide were given the opportunity to sub­mit some educational articles of their own, as well as information on their respective compa­nies that retail sales associates may find helpful when presenting to the consumer. Getting to know your LVPs.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Bestile ‘s Black Flamingo presents a large decorative mural in a 1,200 by 2,400mm format, depicting a colourful scene of coconuts, palms, hibiscus flowers, and bright pink flamingoes. Bali Stones from Mainzu. The 150 by 170mm hexagonal tiles are a patchwork of geometric patterns, stone-look tiles, and dainty florals.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Bestile ‘s Black Flamingo presents a large decorative mural in a 1,200 by 2,400mm format, depicting a colourful scene of coconuts, palms, hibiscus flowers, and bright pink flamingoes. Bali Stones from Mainzu. The 150 by 170mm hexagonal tiles are a patchwork of geometric patterns, stone-look tiles, and dainty florals.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Customers say they love the classic, coastal neutrals presented in the Longboards collection, now with new colors. NCQ not only answers the call for waterproof flooring but is quieter than standard SPC. Following is an overview of some of the waterproof/water-resistant brands that are resonating with retailers and distributors.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

Moon Stone by Coem. Examples include “functionalised” tile surfaces capable of generating electrical energy, purifying the air and eliminating bacteria present in domestic and public spaces. The EPD for Italian ceramic was presented at a conference on sustainability held during Coverings 2019 at Orlando. More at: [link].

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 23, 2016

ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design. Blog: coverings.com/blog. About Coverings.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 4, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design. Blog: coverings.com/blog. About Coverings.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

By Megan Salzano After a two-year hiatus, Coverings 2021 , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host its in-person trade show event July 7-9, in Orlando, Fla., at the North Hall of the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). Tried and true. What’s new.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2021

By Reginald Tucker Floor Covering News , with the launch of The Great Reveal, is providing manufacturers with creative ways to get their new flooring products in front of specialty retailers around the country so they may be better prepared to present consumers with new products, colors and designs to help them complete their renovation projects.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 10, 2023

He begins with the famed shepherd boy who felled the mighty giant warrior with nothing more than a sling and a stone three thousand years ago. His wisdom boils down to being a decent person and holding yourself to the highest possible standards, partly as a way to support those around you to do their best as well.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The award was presented to Carothers by NTCA president Dan Welch at the industry-wide awards luncheon during Total Solutions Plus in Bonita Springs, Florida, on October 28, 2013. Past recipients include representatives from all segments of the tile and stone industry. Carothers’ career in the tile industry spans almost 36 years.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 23, 2018

April 23, 2018 – Fishman Flooring Solutions , a leading distributor of flooring and flooring installation products, has presented ARDEX Americas with its 2017 Vendor Partner Award, recognizing the company for its contributions to Fishman’s sales growth. ARDEX Receives 2017 Vendor Partner Award from Fishman Flooring Solutions. BALTIMORE, MD.,

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Tile Council of North America (TCNA) presented its prestigious Tile Person of the Year award to Mr. Donato Grosser at Total Solutions Plus 2014 in San Antonio, TX. The award is presented annually to an individual who made transformative changes to the North American tile industry.Donato Grosser is the founder and president of D.

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Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

As beautiful and stately as the individual glass blossoms are, one’s eyes are then diverted to the intricate mosaic and stone tile work on the floors, walls, staircases and even ceilings – all thanks to the talented artisans of Italian mosaic manufacturer – Sicis. This is one snail I wouldnt mind having in my garden!

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

The porcelain tile line offers a large-format deco stone look available in eight styles. Typically, when decos are presented, they’re not presented in that aged porcelain format. The new look’s success is based on the culmination of three tried-and-true trends—large format, deco and color—into one design story.

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