Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Los Angeles—Emser Tile has released its 2023/2024 catalog , available both in print and online. It encompasses a wide range of materials such as porcelain, ceramic, luxury vinyl tile and planks, glass, decorative accents, mosaics, natural stone, setting materials, whole shower systems and more.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Addition of sales and services leadership, and adjustments to product management, position the company to stay focused on clients while accommodating continued growth. In his new role, Brooke will manage all combined sales and service operations. Press Release. September 10, 2019. He has excelled in building high performing teams.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2024

Ceramic Tile is the most versatile product in the industry with the ability to clad nearly every surface in the home, proponents say. One of the hottest trends today is tile’s move outdoors—much of that growth coming after the pandemic when consumers were looking to make better use of those spaces. Pool surrounds. Countertops.

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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. The good news is, when it comes to tile variation, there are ways to avoid the unexpected. On a scale of one to ten, how much tile variation do you like?

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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. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings, Tenet sessions.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

.— Ardex Americas is set to acquire TiLite, a manufacturer of building materials for shower systems. This step comes as a continuation of Ardex’s growth strategy in the North American tile industry, the company said. TiLite is a family-oriented company dedicated to manufacturing high-quality shower pans made in the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 17, 2023

And to give the retailers an easier way to work and communicate with their manufacturers while working together to bring opportunities to sales.” Comp-u-floor What’s been five years in the making has come to fruition as Comp-U-floor has transitioned its software into a fully web- and mobile-based business management system.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Before the weather gets cold or you complete your next tile project, consider using in-floor heating as a way to keep your toes warm during these next few months. Now let’s heat things up and find out which system may be right for you. AC offers both an in-stock and special order in-floor heating system: Strata Heat.

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 18, 2024

The award recognises Italian companies’ international sales achievements and their ability to enhance the global standing of Italian industry based on official statistics from the Italian Customs and Monopolies A gency. Rather, it is a product ecosystem consisting of porcelain floor and wall tiles united by a profound aesthetic harmony.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2023

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced a robust fall training schedule, beginning with 13, three-hour workshops; four full-day regional training events; and a pair of two-day Art Glass Panel training events in September. ”; and “Tile Technology: Adhesives, Trowels and Lippage.” Jackson, Miss.-The

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JULY 6, 2017

The evolution of tile and stone in recent years has provided endless design and application possibilities. The trend has also been to transition to ever larger format tiles – they are now available in sizes as large as 5’ X 12’ in facial dimension, with thicknesses ranging from 3 mm to 3 cm and thicker.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

Avente Tile Owner Selected to Participate in Coverings Discussion. As the founder and owner of Avente Tile, I take great pride in offering each of my clients a diverse and unique professional experience. At Coverings 2012, Bill Buyok shares tips on How a Social Media Presence Improves Retail Sales. Tuesday, March 12, 2013.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MARCH 6, 2015

Special thanks to Westside Tile and Stone for hosting a recent NTCA event! ARDEX Tile& Stone Installation Systems Sales Professional Ken Vara was asked by Westside Tile and Stone to conduct product demonstrations at his booth and on the contractor stage. Community Did You Know?

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

Instead of flowers, let’s talk showers and shower tile. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. Their shower systems are made of preformed foam components treated with HYDRO BAN. Schluter Systems. Made in the U.S.A.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 22, 2015

Ton Holten began in the ceramic tile industry driving tile-laden tractor-trailers for a Dutch forwarding company from the far reaches of two continents back to his native Holland. But the new software runs on a modern-day Linux operating system, making it more capable of meeting the needs of an expanding business.

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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. What Lies Beneath: How the Tile Community Saved the Day with Proper Preparation. Exterior Tile Veneers. Materials & Trends.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with Guillermo & Tania. In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

According to Daltile, the upcoming collaboration with Carpet Exchange is one example of the many ways in which the brand continually executes innovative, comprehensive sales and marketing campaigns to help set its retail partners up for ongoing success with the brand’s products. The DIY-friendly tile. Increasing retailers’ sales.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. The use of a Gray colored Thinset can result in discoloration of the stone or the appearance of oily stains on the face of the stone. Kerdi Shower System.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

I would probably say the market’s going to be, at best, flat, maybe even a little bit down,” said Dick Quinlan, VP of sales and marketing, Wellmade. There’s still a lot of pricing mechanization going on, and as a result I think you’re going to see dollar sales will probably be down. Units might be flat.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JULY 19, 2016

More than 25 tile installers and dealers attended an ARDEX Tile & Stone Installation Systems demo day on July 14. ARDEX Sales Professionals Tom Quackenbush and Dan Costanza conducted demos of the new ARDEX FLEXBONE® Uncoupling Systems in addition to ARDEX mortars, grouts and 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. We’ve had great traffic at the show,” said Micah Hand, director of market- ing and product management, Florida Tile. “I

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 13, 2023

ProGrout Plus is the latest step in our tile systems’ offering evolution,” said Merkrete director of sales, Todd Boos. “We ProGrout Plus is suitable for dimensional stone, slate, granite, stone agglomerates and most types of ceramic, ceramic mosaic, quarry, brick paver, porcelain, glass and clay tile installations.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2023

billion in sales in 2021, according to Floor Covering News research. of those hard surface commercial sales and remains the fastest growing category. Starting from handpicked material specimens, this collection recreates real wood and stone looks through registered embossing. x 72 wood look planks and 18 x 36 stone look tiles.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 25, 2022

These products cover all vinyl, wood and laminate, according to Jim Wink, vice president of sales and marketing. FloorLyft is lightweight, easy to install and approved for use with radiant heat systems, according to the company. The customizable system combines these underlayment layers, Scho? Vinyl Trends.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2023

Emser Tile. Technical College System of GA. Metcalf is the co-founder of Metcalf Advisory, a consulting agency that assists businesses with strategic planning, sales system optimization and data-based decision-making. Sheehe is the director of national accounts at Emser Tile. Taylor Carpet One. Ed Metcalf.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

“Ardex is excited to intensify the relationship with DTA while, at the same time, further expanding our strategy of system solutions,” said Mark Walsh, director of sales, tile and stone installation systems at Ardex. The integration of our U.S.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

Patrick Warren (left), VP of dealer sales for Daltile, is joined by Tony Wright, director of dealer sales, in presenting “center cut” deals for Alliance members. Using prime beef terminology, Daltile is giving flooring dealers the “center cut” when it comes to its new floor and wall tile products. Following is a brief recap.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

CANTON, OH (July 21, 2014) – Two members of the tile industry donated tile and installation materials for three Habitat for Humanity homes in Escondido, California, in June. Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. About Tile Partners for Humanity/Mountain Re-Source Center.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

AUGUST 2, 2016

Congratulations Patrick Renne, who was recently promoted to Key Accounts Coordinator, Tile and Stone Installation Systems! Patrick Renee began his career with ARDEX in April 2014, as a Technical Field Representative, Tile and Stone Installation Systems.

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The White Birch Honed panels seamlessly provided contrast both in color and texture needed against the stone tile material being applied to the lower portion of this fireplace. Stone Sales: Louisville Tile. The design team and residents alike were so pleased with the end result. . Interior Design: Studio 212.

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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. Know your tile products and sell them. So, what gives?

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 22, 2013

“TidesHDP” is latest addition to Florida Tile’s expanding line. Florida Tile has introduced a stylized interpretation of vein-cut stone called TidesHDP, a glazed porcelain and wall tile line for both commercial and residential use. TidesHDP is made in the USA of 40% post-industrial recycled content.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

By Elisabeth McGowan While underlayment is usually an easy sell alongside a carpet purchase, it’s not always top of mind when finalizing a hard surface sale. One of the common complaints of hard surface flooring is just that—it’s hard,” said Chris Palmer, vice president of sales, Leggett & Platt. The benefits don’t end there.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

economy heading into 2020 with a hopeful outlook and poised for growth—unemployment is down and consumer confidence is on the rise—the time for tile to shine is now. We love LVT—we sell LVT—but there is a huge market outside of LVT,” said Manny Llerena, director of sales and marketing, MSI. “We Las Vegas—With the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 1, 2020

Daltile is looking to change the tile industry with its latest introduction, RevoTile—a patented, floating floor system that installs two times faster than traditional tile, saving time and money. RevoTile installs in just three steps: place underlayment, click tiles together and grout.

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