Tile of Spain USA

MARCH 19, 2024

Tile of Spain manufacturers returned to Valencia, Spain last month for the landmark 40 th edition of CEVISAMA , the International Fair for Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings. This year’s fair was held from February 26 – March 1, 2024 at Feria Valencia, located in Valencia’s center city. Photo Courtesy of Marcos Soria, Feria Valencia STATE OF THE INDUSTRY During Tile of Spain’s annual Press Conference, held on the second day of the exhibition, Vicente Nomdedeu, President of The Spanish

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As The Tile Turns

JUNE 5, 2024

Coverings never fails to impress, and this year was certainly no exception! As we embarked on our latest journey to the trade show, we were eager to delve into the world of tile and stone – a subject near and dear to our hearts. Join us as we uncover the most exciting highlights and key insights from Coverings 2024 in this detailed blog post. We'll take a deep dive into the emerging trends and captivating styles that are set to make a splash in the industry in the upcoming year.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 10, 2024

The resilient category has grown by leaps and bounds in just a few years and that’s not just in sales alone. Manufacturers have created new innovations within each resilient product segment to keep consumers coming back for more. Today, resilient flooring embodies the latest trending designs as well as the performance features most in demand. Following are three trends topping the charts: SolidTech Premier with Signature HDX, a technology that aims to take design realism, texture and color deta

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Rubble Tile

MAY 28, 2024

This month, we’re excited to feature Cristallo, a beloved stone-look porcelain collection that captures the timeless beauty and strength of ancient Italian stone. This fabulous collection seamlessly blends that tradition with a new, modern aesthetic. Designed with Italian flair and produced in the US, this. The post New Stone-Look Porcelain Tile Collection Inspired by Italian Sandstone first appeared on Rubble Tile.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Five fabulous decorative tiles coming up in today’s collection of Cyberspace Curiosities. 1) Biselado Vintage Pearlescent and shimmering in varying shades of pink, Dreamtile ‘s Biselado Vintage tiles blend a mature shape with playful light and colour. 2) Art Deco Curve Blush Art Deco meets Barbiecore in Bert & May ‘s Art Deco Curve Blush tiles.

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Why Tile

APRIL 18, 2024

The Components of Ceramic Tile Ceramic tile is composed of a range of naturally-occurring minerals found in abundance all over the world. Each ingredient of ceramic tile has a unique technical property and undergoes robust testing by a raw material supplier to ensure a high level of quality for the long-lasting performance of the fired,… The post What is Ceramic Tile Made Of?

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

JULY 16, 2024

Are you familiar with the Coverings Cares program? If not, we'll explain in this article. CTEF is extremely grateful to Coverings, the global tile and stone experience and longtime supporter of CTEF, and its new initiative. As a result, I'm excited about telling you more. Here's the TL;DR on why we're grateful and excited.

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Onfloor Technology

JUNE 19, 2024

In the field of modern residential and commercial design, polished concrete floors have shone through as a durable, low-maintenance, and environmentally friendly option. With an industrial sheen that rivals upscale stone, polished concrete has become a preferred choice for many homeowners and property managers looking to blend aesthetics with functionality.

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The A to Z of Building

JULY 23, 2024

Researchers have developed a computer vision system integrated with machine learning to enhance the precision of 3D concrete printing (3DCP). This innovative approach autonomously adjusts print parameters, ensuring consistent layer quality and reducing manual intervention, thus advancing construction technology towards greater sustainability and efficiency.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 24, 2024

How good do you need to be at drawing if you want to become an architect? Or … How can I be an architect – I can’t draw? Is there an easy answer to these questions? Of course there is, but that doesn’t mean the getting is easy. The post Ep 147: Draw Like an Architect first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 147: Draw Like an Architect at Life of an Architect.

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Tile of Spain USA

MAY 30, 2024

Coverings , North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition, applauds two Spanish projects in the special recognition category at this year’s Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards. Held on April 23 rd , 2024, the CID Awards acknowledges designers and installers for their innovative designs and use of tile and stone in residential, commercial and institutional projects.

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Tile of Spain USA

APRIL 8, 2024

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 100 ceramic tile manufacturers from Spain, announces its schedule of events for Coverings 2024, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference. The show will take place from April 22-25, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. This year, Tile of Spain is proud to host more than 60 exhibitors at the Spanish Pavilion , located in Hall B.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 10, 2024

Perched atop a steep property that rises above the Bay of Palma in Puntiró, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, is a striking residence that redefines the relationship between architecture and local typography. Effortlessly enmeshed with the surrounding landscape, “House in Puntiró” by Ripoll-Tizon establishes deep roots with nature and offers its residents a pure and organic living experience.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2024

Since its inception, laminate flooring has always been lauded for its ability to replicate natural materials such as hardwood, stone and tile—essentially any material or source that can be scanned or photographed. The category’s ability to fool even the most discerning eyes has only continued to improve in recent years thanks to innovations in technology.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 17, 2024

As the commercial flooring market evolves, the drive toward innovative and sustainable hard surface solutions is shaping the industry’s future, offering diverse options to meet growing demands of various sectors. “There is continued growth of resilient products as there is a lot of remodeling going on, with spaces switching out from commercial carpet and other products,” Yon Hinkle, AHF Products’ vice president of product management – resilient, observed.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2024

Co nventional wisdom would suggest that softening conditions in the new home construction market over the past eight to 10 months might put a damper on laminate flooring sales in that bellwether sector. After all, it is estimated that new residential construction accounts for anywhere between 15%–18% of category sales in the U.S. However, several major suppliers said that was not the case.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2024

Indoors. Outdoors. Floors. Walls. Pool surrounds. Countertops. Ceramic Tile is the most versatile product in the industry with the ability to clad nearly every surface in the home, proponents say. Unlike its other hard surface (and soft surface) brethren, it’s not relegated to any specific space. Suppliers are making it easy for consumers to mix and match their styles, too, with new technology and design-forward products meant to flow from one surface to another.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 20, 2024

The well-documented lack of qualified installers has resulted in wide-ranging implications across the industry. These include delays in project completions or, in worst-case scenarios, costly callbacks due to inexperienced installers on the jobsite. While several industry associations continue to make strides in key areas such as recruitment and training, the shortage of qualified, skilled help—particularly in demanding, specialized fields such as ceramic tile—continues to hamper progress on the

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 24, 2024

LeapTools, a leader in room visualization technology, has released its first-ever Roomvo flooring global usage trends report. Using exclusive room visualization data from 2022 and 2023, Roomvo analyzed more than 160 million consumer interactions with a subset of more than 300 flooring retailers, distributors and manufacturers worldwide. This data reveals when consumers are shopping, which rooms they’re shopping for and their preferences for flooring materials, colors, styles and more.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2024

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett has launched True to Form, a new collection on its premium Contour luxury vinyl tile. Combining the durability of Contour construction with genuine wood and stone visuals, True to Form is designed to embody the beauty and strength of elements found in the natural world. “Our team has meticulously curated a stunning portfolio of 64 colors across exclusive wood and stone designs,” said Paul Young, senior vice president of product innovation and design for Tarkett North America.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 13, 2024

In a landmark move for the flooring industry, the first-ever Flooring Sustainability Summit will take place July 17-18 in Washington, D.C. The event, co-hosted by organizations including the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), Natural Stone Institute and North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA), is billed as a watershed moment for sustainability in flooring.

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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. The show itself was abuzz with excitement among the tile booths and suppliers noted the high energy and buying potential, plus the possibility for a strong year ahead.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 27, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, North America’s largest and preeminent international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has released a curated selection of sustainability-centric show activities to commemorate Earth Day, April 22, and celebrate the first day of Coverings 2024, taking place April 22-25 at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), here. Earth Day activations and eco-focused programming at Coverings 2024 aims to unite thousands of industry professionals from around the world to collectiv

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

Clemson, S.C.—U.S. ceramic tile manufacturers, representing over 90% of all U.S. ceramic tile manufacturing, are filing anti-dumping and countervailing duty petitions with the federal government seeking the imposition of substantial tariffs on imports of ceramic tile from India to remedy unfairly low-priced imports that have injured domestic manufacturers and flooded the market with uncertified porcelain tiles.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2024

Atlanta—Crossville, an AHF Products brand , will showcase several tile collections at Coverings 2024, held here April 22-25. Crossville’s booth (#7048) at Coverings 2024 will be a celebration of innovation and sophistication, showcasing an array of porcelain tile collections that are designed to wow with their versatility. Resort life inspired, the showcased collections are designed to be used seamlessly indoors to outdoors, stretching from lobbies to open air verandas to intimate lounges. ̶

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 28, 2024

Underlayment is a crucial part of the flooring installation process. Its benefits include sound absorption, moisture protection, substrate leveling and more. Choosing the right underlayment for your needs is key as many are designed with specific purposes in mind. Following are the latest in underlayments and how they each shine. TAMING LVT Vinyl Trends: Eternity LVT SG For vinyl plank floors that click together, Vinyl Trends recommends Eternity LVT SG.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2024

Solon, Ohio— Global flooring manufacturer Tarkett has launched a non-PVC plank and tile flooring collection, as part of the company’s holistic approach to helping organizations meet their sustainability goals. The collection, Collective Pursuit, is a high-performance solution that is said to rival luxury vinyl tile in dimensional stability, impact resistance and ease of maintenance.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2024

Minneapolis, Minn.—Mercury Mosaics, the female-founded maker of sustainable, handcrafted ceramic tiles , has expanded its leadership team with the appointments of Sarah Lien as chief marketing officer, Emma Remer as product manager and Emily Awaijane as sales and business development director. “I am incredibly grateful for the value these women bring to the team and the fresh energy they have imbued into this dream,” said Mercury Mosaics founder, Mercedes Austin.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Resilient flooring remains the top seller in the industry, and suppliers came with new innovations meant to grab even more share in 2024. Las Vegas—The resilient flooring category remains the top performer in the industry, overtaking the carpet category in dollars for the first time in 2022—by a whopping $1.3B. In fact, the rigid core subsegment alone outperformed carpet by $10M in 2022.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2024

Pendleton, S.C.—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has improved two core tile installation training programs : Understanding and Installing Ceramic Tile and Comprehensive Shower Class. “Based on student feedback, observations and the need for additional repetitions, CTEF felt it was important to expand these two training programs to offer more hands-on training time and better explanations of the different methods to achieve a goal,” said Brad Denny, CTEF executive director.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2024

Waregem, Belgium—Unilin and Zhejiang Jiashiyibao Flooring Co. Ltd. (Jiashiyibao), a prominent player in the flooring industry, have entered into licensing agreements for four innovative technologies. The move enables the company to elevate its flooring collections with diverse design choices and enhanced functionality, addressing the varied tastes of consumers.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 1, 2024

Las Vegas—The International Surface Event (TISE) , Informa Markets’ premier exhibition comprised of three world-class trade events, Surfaces, StonExpo and TileExpo, created a bustling sold-out expo hall with palpable energy. The show convened more than 21,000 registered professionals, influencers, designers and architects to experience nearly 700 global and domestic brands.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Jason Goldberg, founder, chairman and COO of America’s Floor Source America’s Floor Source (AFS) , one of the largest flooring retailers in the U.S., has purchased the assets of C&S Flooring Group, one of the largest e-commerce flooring businesses in the country through the websites flooringmarket.com and floorlife.com. The move vaults AFS into a channel in which it had not been significantly participating.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Dalton—Shaw Floors, flagship residential brand of Shaw Industries , has announced its new 2024 Phase I soft surface and hard surface introductions. Soft surface The carpet introductions feature innovative and budget-friendly twists on classic styles. New offerings can be found in the Simply the Best Values collection, the new Classics collection, the performance-driven Pet Perfect and Pet Perfect+ collections and the colorful Anso Colorwall collection.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 4, 2024

MSI showcased its brick story, which includes Brickstone and BrickStaks, at TISE 2024. MSI, one of the largest suppliers of tile and natural stone in North America, is renowned for its on-trend approach to design. Recently, the company has taken that steadfast focus and applied it to create two solutions to support one timeless design trend: brick looks.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Las Vegas—AHF Products has a newly imagined exhibit space (booth #2447) for the International Surfaces Event, being held here January 24-26, 2024, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The new custom-designed booth will highlight the company’s 15 leading flooring brands, spanning all hard surface categories, including hardwood, resilient, TimberTru (laminate) as well as porcelain and ceramic tile and accessories.

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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. The organization has dedicated areas in its booth #6505 located in Hall C to specifically address the certifications. “Coverings allows us to highlight the CTI and ACT tile installation certification programs to an audience that is directly affected by tile installation

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