Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

From her NY Times best-selling books, to her overnight hit show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix, the KonMari method teaches us to focus on organizing by way of categories and to strive for a cleaner home filled with items that spark joy. Today, ceramic tile is still available in handmade varieties, but it is now also machine-made.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Retailers and product-based companies in many consumer categories are affected by the new tariffs and countervailing charges implemented on goods from China. Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5%

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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. Custom patterns, mosaics or even personalized designs can be crafted using tile, providing a sense of luxury and individuality.”

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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. The exotic space is something we’re starting to embark on,” said Kyle McAllister, category director of hardwood for Shaw.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 20, 2024

Las Vegas—Daltile’s new Calligo collection has been selected by a panel of industry experts as a Best of KBIS Awards Finalist in the “Wellness Trailblazer” category. The ultimate winner in this category will be announced by the judges at the upcoming Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2024 being held here in February.

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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 4, 2014

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), has updated the Tile of Spain Quick Ship Collection to include 36 companies and over 120 products. and are in stock and available for delivery within 4 to 8 weeks.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 13, 2022

T he ceramic tile category is arguably flooring’s closest link to the interior design community. Ceramic tile trends take their design cues directly from consumer habits within the home and builds upon those needs to craft its looks, textures and technologies. Tile is fashion, so design is very important.”.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

Daltile recommends a ceramic merchandising system that can help guide the consumer through the selection process more efficiently. 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.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

By Megan Salzano—While resilient flooring— rigid core SPC in particular —has taken the industry by storm, ceramic tile is poised for a resurgence. Not only is the category one of the most design-forward and technologically advanced options on the market, proponents say, but its eco-friendly attributes are a growing draw for consumers.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

Daltile’s Defend tile line features Microban technology to attract consumers looking for healthy, clean floor products. By Megan Salzano Ceramic tile is one of only two truly aspirational product categories available in flooring today—hardwood being the other. In fact, purchases of high-end homes in the U.S.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 5, 2020

The respected German trade magazine Fliesen & Platten has been calling on its readers to choose the products of the year since 2011. This year the victor in the tile category was Agrob Buchtal’s Kiano range; cementing the brand’s impressive run of successes in this poll. Kiano by Agrob Buchtal. Kiano by Agrob Buchtal.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Consumers are spending more money on creating outdoor oases using products like Daltile’s My Stone Moon collection, seen here. . The past two-plus years have shown the strength of the tile industry as consumers flocked to the ceramic tile aisle for their home renovation needs in droves during the height of the pandemic.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

I really like to see people in the booths experiencing the product. Tile market strengthens Much like most other flooring categories, the tile industry held its breath in 2022—unsure how the market might perform amid a questionable economy. to the highest number in history for the ceramic tile market: $4.42

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 4, 2016

Some products are trendy and edgy and others are classic staples whose popularity will outlive its owner. Visit your local Architectural Ceramics showroom for endless custom possibilities. Scenic and abstract tiles make for fabulous art as well as hand-made mosaics. Emperador Dark Marble Mosaic Tub (above). Bath Tray.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

All products can be found on our website. Allison Eden, our go-to glass mosaic manufacturer in New York, launched new collections in the textile and fashion industry. Don’t forget that Architectural Ceramics is with MaterialBank.com. How about the tile at the bar? What is catching your eye? Interested in learning more?

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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. Ceramic market update. ceramic tile market. ceramic tile consumption in 2021 was 3.11 There was 2.23

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

The show floor was indeed abuzz with high-energy meetings, product demonstrations and educational opportunities. Micah Hand, director of marketing and product development for Florida Tile, also noted the quality of attendees at the show. “I ceramic tile consumption was up 17.8% Tile market grows. imported 532.5 What’s trending.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

What’s more, much of the production of these waterproof products is happening right here in the U.S. Vinyl, hardwood, laminate Luxury vinyl flooring and all its iterations remains one of the hottest categories to date with growth outpacing all other categories. Mohawk Industries is also heavily invested in its U.S.

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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. Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

Not only is the product particularly unique, but it comes with a set of dos and don’ts consumers are often unaware of or afraid to deal with. 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.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 2, 2016

Lines Tuscan Glass Mosaic. 1×4 Tozen Antimony Silk Brick Glass Mosaic. Glass is not always associated with durability, but in truth glass tile can be just as strong and long lasting as ceramic tile. By nature, glass tile retains certain properties that make it more resilient than ceramic tile. So, Why Choose Glass?

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Commerce Department made a determination that Chinese exporters had dumped ceramic tile in the U.S. The department has imposed hefty duties—this is on top of the current Section 301 tariffs imposed on ceramic tile. That has meant a 98% decline in imports of Chinese ceramics into the U.S. market at less-than-fair value.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2021

They might not have the widespread, mainstream appeal as other resilient and hardwood floor coverings that are so wildly popular today, but that by no means minimizes the positive attributes both flooring categories offer residential and commercial end users alike. The product is also GreenGuard Gold certified.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. event serving the floor covering industry, once again brought together buyers and sellers from around the world to see the latest floor covering products, tools, services and technologies. Will it be information and product overload? Tuesday, February 5, 2013.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

MARCH 5, 2016

Floors have long been acquainted with ceramic tile. We know this because tile and mosaic floors have been found that date back to 4,000 BC. Mosaic floors in ancient Rome are uncovered in amazing condition thousands of years after they were first laid down. No matter what you throw at ceramic tile, it is up to the task.

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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. Las Vegas—With the U.S.

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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

JUNE 29, 2021

By Steven Feldman Riviera Maya, Mexico— Daltile Statements Elite dealers were introduced to what is arguably the most advanced selling system for ceramic tile when this select group of retailers convened here earlier this month for its 10th anniversary summit. Now, I know to look at the product back here on the display.’ Statements 2.0

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. American National Standard Specifications for Sustainable Ceramic Tiles, Glass Tiles and Tile Installation Materials. www.mapei.com.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 25, 2019

From 30th April to 2nd May 2019, buyers visiting ExCel, London, will be presented with a powerful line up of ceramic, porcelain, conglomerate, ultra compact, and natural stone surface solutions, making this a must-visit event for retailers, distributors, contractors, and specifiers alike. April 30 – May 2 2019.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Answer these questions, and then remember that fireplace designs falls into two categories: Fireplaces that use only plain or field tile. Decorative Andalucia Spanish ceramic tiles create a border around the fireplaces firebox. A medallion using Celtic ceramic tiles provides subtle interest. ceramic tile. Product Plug.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

The Ceramics of Italy tile competition deadlines been extended. The deadline for the Ceramics of Italy tile competitions been extended until February 27, 2012. Winners in each category will receive a $4,000 cash prize and a five-day trip to Italy to attend Cersaie in the fall. Mosaic Art NOW. Homepath Products.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Daltile’s new Defend is a distinct product line of high-performance ceramic tile featuring Microban technology, which will not wash off or wear away. By Megan Salzano-Birch—After two years of slow decline, the tile category is back on top. ceramic tile consumption rose 23.7% billion square feet of ceramic tile, up 34.8%

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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. This has brought additional focus to the category in recent months. By Megan Salzano.

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Heath Ceramics

MARCH 24, 2016

The joy of being a vertically - integrated company (where we design, make, and sell our own products) means that we have all the skills we need under one roof, and have long experience at working together. Our design teams work closely with our glaze masters, ceramic engineering and production teams to create and refine our glazes.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2023

That is a sizeable 23% increase from 2020’s $2.844 billion when the category experienced its first decline since 2009 amid the Great Recession. That $3.507 billion is a record high for the category and 2.442 billion square feet is the third- highest volume total since 2006 when housing sales were at unprecedented levels.

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