Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

AHF Products has officially purchased assets of Crossville, Inc., This acquisition catapults AHF into an industry-leading position in the fast-growing tile sector, with a comprehensive line of porcelain, ceramic, stone and accessories for both residential and commercial applications in interior and exterior floors, walls and countertops.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 19, 2022

It is with these design factors in mind that ceramic tile has become the top surface material of choice to use in both interior and exterior projects. One size does not fit all when determining the caliber of tile to install across walls and floors. Mayolica, Nissel. Decorative Details. Keratin, Verse. Colorker, Pulsar. Mainzu, Jungle.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 30, 2023

Cement tiles have been used in homes and buildings for decades, and for good reason. However, not all cement tiles are created equal. Choosing the right manufacturer is important to ensure that you get high-quality tiles that will last for years to come. Here’s what you need to know when selecting cement tiles.

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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. Glazed ceramic wall tile.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 16, 2022

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) online auction taking place Aug. 18-22, 2022 includes a broad assortment of tile installation products and materials worth more than $80k. EST and includes more than 100 items relevant to tile installation professionals. Flooring products. Pendleton, S.C.—The

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Las Vegas— Surfaces might not be the biggest show for tile—that would be Coverings in April —but it doesn’t mean the industry’s best tile suppliers don’t come prepared. In fact, TISE had tile suppliers showing off their best offerings for the dealer community in 2024. We’re optimistic, and Daltile’s in it to win it.”

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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.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2022

—After three years and hundreds of hours of research by the TCNA Product Performance Testing Laboratory, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has announced the ANSI ASC A108 Committee’s approval of a standard characterizing 2cm gauged porcelain tile pavers.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) added a five-category “product use classification system” in ANSI A326.3 “ A merican National Standard Test Method for Measuring Dynamic Coefficient of Friction of Hard Surface Flooring Materials.” The five product use categories are as follows: Interior, Dry (ID).

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Cement tiles have become popular for homeowners and interior designers because of their unique patterns, durability, and versatility. However, one of the most common questions we are asked is how to maintain cement tiles when dealing with stains. Stains can appear on cement tiles for various reasons.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

But in the end, it was the quality of the products in their assortment—not the quantity—that stood out. The following A+ products represent a sampling of new collections or expanded product line offerings that scored high for specialty flooring retailers and distributors in 2022. COREtec Soft Step is going to be a great product.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Los Angeles—Emser Tile has released its 2023/2024 catalog , available both in print and online. The newly released 450+ page resource offers an extensive and varied assortment of products for interior and exterior design, catering to both residential and commercial needs.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 20, 2022

Chicago—AHF Products showcased its newly expanded and comprehensive commercial flooring portfolio here last week at NeoCon 2022. The AHF commercial portfolio (Parterre and AHF Contract) includes homogeneous sheet, heterogeneous sheet, inlaid heterogeneous sheet, LVT and its new vinyl based tile (VBT).

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

government purchasing officials to aid in identifying and procuring environmentally sustainable products and services. “In establishing a sustainability initiative, it was our desire to put in place one standard and one mark across the tile industry to cover the products used over the course of an installation.

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Tile of Spain USA

JULY 1, 2021

Ceramic tiles have become a fundamental building and surface material for the development, and design of sustainable commercial and residential projects. Read on as we explore the immeasurable benefits of ceramics and find out what makes tile from Spain so durable, safe and hygienic. Ceramic tiles do not alter with the passage of time.

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The London Tile Co.

DECEMBER 8, 2020

What Are The Differences Between Cement Based Tile Adhesives? There are many different types of tile adhesive available today, each for a different purpose and application. Selecting the correct adhesive your job is of paramount importance to ensure your tiled surface looks great and remains strong and stable during its lifespan.

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Why Tile

JANUARY 27, 2022

With society’s growing concern for health, we’re scrutinizing the standards of the past and setting the bar higher when it comes to the building products and practices we use in our homes.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Virginia Tile has named two new members to its commercial team, Stu Kinney and Bradley Walworth. Both seasoned professionals in the industry, Kinney and Walworth bring a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to excellence that will propel Virginia Tile to new heights. Livonia, Minn.—Virginia

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2024

Atlanta—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will focus on the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) and the Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) programs during Coverings 2024 taking place April 22-25, 2024, here. Knowing and understanding standards and specifications is key to growing the tile industry.”

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 8, 2024

—Regupol, a manufacturer of a wide range of recycled rubber surfaces for sports and fitness and acoustic insulation, introduced Regupol Upscale, a collection of recycled rubber tiles and planks for commercial installations. “Designers can mix and match Regupol upscale tiles and planks to create an impactful space.

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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. Here are a few of my favorites: ARTO Bricks Mondrian tile design.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

AHF Products is launching Hartco Contract, a new line of vinyl plank and tile floors including SPC rigid core, loose lay thick LVT and dry back traditional LVT, as well as homogeneous and heterogeneous vinyl sheet designed for light commercial, multi-family and manufactured housing installations. Mountville, Pa.—AHF

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

F amily owned and operated since the founding of its parent company, Pelican Creations, nearly 25 years ago, Pelican Creations Home has made a name for itself in the ever-crowded flooring market by offering a variety of popular product categories and exceptional customer service to its retail partners. Product prowess.

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Ceramics of Italy

JANUARY 11, 2022

In a further demonstration of its commitment to human beings and the environment, Ceramiche Keope has gained WELL Building Standard V2 ® certification. WELL Building Standard V2 ® is the latest and most rigorous version. This certifies that Keope porcelain floor and wall tiles contribute to the health and wellness of living spaces.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

—Crossville-produced tile, porcelain tile panels and porcelain slab products have received pre-approved status through the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS). The post Crossville products pre-approved for CHPS appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

Ceramic tile is not only beautiful, it is also healthy for your home. So states a Bulletin from TCNA (Tile Council of North America)s. The Bulletin notes that tile is also long-lasting, easy to clean, fire-safe, and offers many slip-resistant choices. Ceramic tile contains none of the formaldehyde found in some floor coverings.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The image above shows the tiled floor of Winchester Cathedral , which boasts the largest area of original medieval tiles in the United Kingdom! Quick History of Tile in Medieval England. Ceramic floor tile first started to appear in medieval England in the thirteenth century. The cost of producing and exporting was high.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 10, 2024

Atlanta— Coverings , the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has unveiled the honorees of the annual Rock Star Awards ahead of Coverings 2024, taking place April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center here. Shanan Hehir, owner Shanans Absolute Tile LLC Manchester, Vt.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Granada tile caters to the needs of top architects, decorators, and interior designers who have found the Olvera Collection to be their choice for 2023. These cement tiles are a favorite because they allow professional decorators to create the most innovative, beautiful, and versatile projects you’ll find anywhere. .

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Conestoga Tile Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The shade variation classification system for ceramic tile is a crucial tool in understanding and managing the inherent differences in color and texture that may exist within a product series. Each ceramic tile is manufactured using the same glaze application and body texture.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. To contribute, tiles and related installation materials on a project (mortars, grouts, etc.) “It’s not easy to get on that list. .

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How to Floor Tile

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

There are a number of Natural Stone products you see installed in shower design centers all over made from Marble, Travertine and yes, Slate. To test the surface sealer of your tile wet your hand and place it on the surface of the Natural Stone for a minute. Can't do that with Porcelain or standard Ceramic Tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Retailers and product-based companies in many consumer categories are affected by the new tariffs and countervailing charges implemented on goods from China. Example: Take a tile that’s $3 per sf.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Crossville has launched its new Ardesia a Spacco porcelain tile panel collection. The 5.6mm standard thickness alters up to 1.5mm across the surface to realistically mimic stone’s dimensional attributes. This collection is produced by Laminam in Italy using leading-edge production techniques,” Waldrep added.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 31, 2016

Green Squared Certified® Sustainable Tiles and Tile Installation Materials Qualify for New LEED Credit. Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2016.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 7, 2021

Ceramic tile has earned notoriety as the top building and surface material when it comes to commercial design, but did you know it has also gained prominence as the material of choice for residential design? Learn more about the advantages ceramic tiles lend to each area of the home: Facades. Techlam, Slate Ivory.

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