Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2023

AHF Products introduced Bruce Comfortstone engineered stone tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic. But a comfortable surface makes Comfortstone tiles warmer to the touch and more comfortable underfoot. Plus, the waterproof tiles feature an easy-to-clean surface that repels stains. Comfortstone Mountville, Pa.—AHF

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

—Starting this month, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is initiating a fundraiser to support Tile Heritage Foundation (THF) and the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) in a unique format: a coloring book. Tile Artistry is available for $15 each, shipping included, starting Nov. 8 on the NTCA website.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

—During Coverings 2023, taking place in here April 18-21, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will demonstrate tile installation techniques and GPTP Advanced Installer Certification (ACT) from start to finish in booth #4243. Come try troweling out for a transparent tile to see what coverage you are getting.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

Along with rising temperatures comes high moisture levels in the air, which could pose challenges for flooring installers on the jobsite—whether it’s indoors or outside. This will prevent that from defacing your installation. It’s fast setting, does not require a sealer and is ideal for both floor and wall installations.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, North America’s largest and premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has unveiled the top tile trends for 2024 in celebration of National Tile Day, which takes place February 23. Exquisitely colored and perfectly sized aggregates give these designs a handcrafted concrete look and feel.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 20, 2022

The basic flooring installation program developed in partnership with FCEF is designed to prepare men and women of all ages for a lucrative career in flooring installation. Never before have we had this big of a coordinated effort to create a program for technical colleges,” said Jim Aaron, executive director, FCEF.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Most professional installers would agree the ultimate success of any flooring installation largely depends on the condition of the subfloor that lies beneath. Recommended to prime porous or dry sub-floors before installations to provide a smooth, tack-free surface that will improve adhesive application.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The wood used as source material is permanently marked by bush fires, creating strong variation in gentle tones. Better for the planet Made with the company’s K-Wave friction-grip backing to keep the flooring in place, Karndean LooseLay can be installed without full-spread adhesive. We’re proud and humbled by the recognition.”

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 23, 2020

CTEF, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, has scheduled its first Certified Tile Installer (CTI) hands-on testing event for 2021 at The Carpet & Tile Warehouse here on Saturday Feb. CTEF provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The curated QuickShip collection is designed to work together functionally and aesthetically, creating a comprehensive solution that satisfies tight schedules and high standards—without compromise. The QuickShip program also includes two portfolios organized by price point, featuring Tarkett’s ethos Modular with Omnicoat Technology.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2021

Guardian NXT is a carbon-neutral flooring solution designed to create more productive classrooms and workspaces. The soft-surface designs are available in Powerbond and modular tile options in 10 colorways. With careful planting and shifting of yarns, we’ve created a unique layering of both organic and geometric elements.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2021

porcelain tile collection. The unique appearance of the line carries the cachet of the original Shades by Crossville even further with 13 elemental hues, patterned accent tile and a range of size formats, the company said. “We We created Shades 2.0 We created Shades 2.0 Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville, Crossville, Inc.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2022

But it’s important not to overlook the emphasis on eco-conscious formulations that are safer for the environment and the installer. Wood HP4 is solvent-free, low odor, low VOC, FloorScore certified and LEED compliant. With its bright white color, the appearance of clear/translucent tiles remain unaffected. Sika-Dritac.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online. “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated. UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. The updated course has an expanded section on glass tile and mosaics.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2021

porcelain tile collection. The colors can stand alone to create monochromatic looks or be mixed and mingled for a nearly endless array of patterns and colorful installation designs. Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville, Crossville, Inc. has launched its new Color Blox 2.0 Color Blox 2.0’s Responsibly made in the USA, Color Blox 2.0

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

has launched its new Portugal porcelain tile collection. Also, we created the line to coordinate with some of our best-selling collections already out in the marketplace, providing more creative choices for designers to mix and match tiles with incredible results.”. Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville, Crossville, Inc.

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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

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

—Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has announced the top 10 ceramic tile trends for 2023. The top 10 tile trends provide a sneak peek of the immersive displays being planned for Coverings 2023 , which will take place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

—Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, released the top 10 tile trends for 2022. The release of the tile trends commemorates National Tile Day, which is Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. 23, from 11 a.m.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 7, 2022

We are excited to launch another hard surface that demonstrates how we are driving innovation, leading sustainability initiatives and creating designs that foster positive social impact across all product formats and platforms,” said Jackie Dettmar, vice president of commercial marketing and product development at Mohawk.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Through extensive research and testing, its R&D and product team achieved that by creating Cloud 9, the optimal fiber construction offering both luxurious softness and durability while maintaining cost effectiveness. Anderson Tuftex Discover Discover was designed with no pattern match required for installation.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 2, 2020

It comes in a standard roll width of 12 feet for easy installation in open areas such as bedrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms. The collection showcases a range of wood and tile designs. The tile designs feature mixed width and 12 x 12 sized tile visuals in an organic, earthy color palette.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 8, 2024

The core technology features Envision AI, which designs intricate wood and tile patterns; DSE, which adds authentic textures; and TruBevel, which aims to perfect the edges. The AC5 planks boast 12mm overall thickness with painted bevel and pad attached and a Uniclic system for faster installation.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 25, 2022

While it might not be visible once these floors are installed, underlayments serve critical functions. Just like the LVT Silencer product before it, it also boasts a quick and easy installation. The product is also GreenGuard certified for low chemical emissions, making it environmentally friendly.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

Product quality, design, innovation, Italian origin, and sustainability are all key components of the Italian ceramic tile industry’s success. The Italian tile industry has analysed the product’s environmental impacts over its entire life cycle by means of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). of Italian ceramic tile production.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 4, 2022

Commercial designers can use the Revealed Collection to create sophisticated designs with rich color nuances and depth of texture that give the illusion of movement in the space,” said Roby Isaac, vice president of commercial design, Mannington Commercial. Revealed can be installed vertically, horizontally or in a herringbone pattern.

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Tile Talk

JULY 22, 2014

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Since launching our new line of Porcelain Pool Tile earlier this month, we''ve been getting a lot of questions about what makes porcelain tile better than ceramic tile. More commonly, the question is simply, "What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile?"

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2023

Users can select different lines to fit the individual needs of the space they are working in to create a cohesive look without compromising style. x 72 wood look planks and 18 x 36 stone look tiles. T he commercial market loves its hard surfaces, as evidenced by its second straight year outshining soft surface to reach $3.5

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 15, 2022

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett North America has refreshed and expanded its iQ Granit collection and introduced coordinating iQ Eminent collection within its high-performance homogeneous vinyl sheet and tile products. These aren’t just floors—they’re the essential foundation to creating spaces for holistic wellness.”.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 2, 2020

It comes in a standard roll width of 12 feet for easy installation in open areas such as bedrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms. The collection showcases a range of wood and tile designs. The tile designs feature mixed width and 12 x 12 sized tile visuals in an organic, earthy color palette.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 14, 2021

Style is embossed in register to create deeper real-wood textures and has an ultra-matte finish to mirror an authentic, natural wood look. The unique locking system makes it possible to rotate the planks by 360 degrees to create unique patterns, like herringbones and checkerboards.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

Leaders in ceramics, including the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), Ceramics of Italy and Tile of Spain, used the time to weigh in on the current state of the U.S. tile market, discuss potential growth opportunities and illustrate both macro and micro trends for the coming year. ceramic tile consumption in 2019 was 2.9

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 28, 2013

Tile Of Spain Launches Quick Ship Collection. Available online at www.tileofspainusa.com/quickship , the Quick Ship Collection is presented in a sleek, 68-page color online catalogue that highlights products from Spanish ceramic tile manufacturers that are in stock and available within 4 to 8 weeks. Ann Sacks introductions at KBIS.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 17, 2014

Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup. Our friends at Tile of Spain were kind enough to share some amazing tile facts about the Spanish tiles that were used for this project. Our friends at Tile of Spain were kind enough to share some amazing tile facts about the Spanish tiles that were used for this project.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. One might say Donato Pompo’s career in tile was foreordained. 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.

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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. We created contemporary colors that can be specified in any commercial space.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2020

Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the trade association representing producers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials and related products in North America, has entered into what it calls a transformative collaboration to provide industry-wide material ingredient transparency. Anderson, S.C.—Tile

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