Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Ceramic Tile Industry Update. ceramic tile consumption through 2Q 2020 took a major blow, registering at 1.24 million square feet of ceramic tile arrived in the U.S., The five countries from which the most tiles were imported through 2Q 2020 based on volume were: Spain, Mexico, Italy, Turkey and Brazil. vs. 2Q 2019.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2020

However, the American ceramic tile market did not follow suit and declined for the first time in a decade, the report showed. ceramic tile consumption in 2019 was 2.9 billion square feet of ceramic tile in 2019, down 5.5% Although China remained the largest exporter of ceramic tile to the U.S. billion square feet, down 5.4%

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Floor Covering News

JULY 21, 2022

Portobello America’s parent company, Portobello Group—a leading producer of porcelain and ceramic tile in Brazil—announced the new factory in October 2021. Obviously, we’ve got much to accomplish before our startup, and we will get it done!”.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 9, 2016

This modern summerhouse near São Paulo, Brazil was specially developed by Studio Arthur Casas for a couple and their three grown-up daughters. “Antiques and artworks from the clients’ collection, such as ceramic plates by Picasso and Burle Marx, give a final touch to the cozy ambiance.”

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

UL-Certified EPD for North American-Made Ceramic Tile Paves the Way for Points, Credits, and Compliance in Green Construction. and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards. International Trade of Ceramic Tile at Stake as ISO Delegates Meet at TCNA Headquarters and Clemson University.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 12, 2022

São Paulo—Portobello, a world leader in the ceramic tile industry, said it will be presenting products, accentuating its focus on the North American marketplace and updating all attendees information regarding construction of its upcoming new state-of-the-art factory in the United States during Coverings 2022.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 17, 2014

If you, like millions of others, watched the Brazil vs. Croatia soccer match that marked the start of the World Cup on June 12, then you saw the Arena Corinthians stadium in Brazil where the game was played. of Spanish TECHLAM® porcelain panels cover the Arena Corinthians stadium in Brazil. ceramic tile. 129,000 sq.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

UL-Certified EPD for North American-Made Ceramic Tile Paves the Way for Points, Credits, and Compliance in Green Construction. and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards. International Trade of Ceramic Tile at Stake as ISO Delegates Meet at TCNA Headquarters and Clemson University.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The Ardex Group, a manufacturer of high-performance, specialty building materials, has acquired a strategic stake in Ceramfix of Brazil, a manufacturer of products for the installation of ceramic tiles, including mortars, tile adhesives, grouts, waterproofing and accessories.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 19, 2020

The latest of these posts comes from our good friends in Brazil, Ceramica Porto Ferreira. This collection of reactive-glaze effect tiles was inspired by the strength and textural richness of Vietnamese ceramics. Sales supremo Alda Fontana has selected three of the company’s latest ranges to highlight. The first is Vetro Marino.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The tree art featured below is Inner Forest from Wall & Deco ‘s Wet System (Europe), but other ceramic wallpaper options like Acquaforte from Wide & Style (Europe) or Woods from Ceramica Fondovalle (Europe) are just as beautiful. Using the shower as a canvas is definitely one way to create a luxurious feature. wallanddeco.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

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% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% for glass 4.9%

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Garden State Tile Blog

MAY 26, 2020

Ceramic tile encompasses thousands of years of history and extends to nearly every culture in the world. If you’re excited by the rocky landscape of Minas Gerais, Brazil. But you don’t need to travel overseas to bring the worldly charm of tile into your home or business. Check Out: The Ardosia Collection.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Portobello Group, a leading producer of porcelain and ceramic tile in Brazil, has begun construction of its U.S. Baxter, Tenn.— factory, located here. The planned facility is slated to be approximately 895,000 square feet in size, with a total investment expected to reach $160 million. Portobello Group’s CEO.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 4, 2019

The 17th Expo Revestir – South America’s largest and most influential exhibition of ceramic tiles, surface solutions, and bathroom design – will take place from the 12th to 15th March 2019 at Transamérica Expo Center, in São Paulo, Brazil. Expo Revestir, Transamerica Expo Center, São Paulo, Brazil.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve prepared a quick read for you about natural slate, and our client spaces and collections that feature it. Photo via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. Photo via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. Ga-ga for glass? Designer Spaces. Brazilian Multi-color Slate.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. Breeze through each one; from natural stone and cement, to ceramic and glass, we offer dimensional tile in a range of material types. Boutique Chic. To view the full collection, download a Contourz Datasheet here.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 8, 2017

Well, the answer is that this collection is conceived like a geometric ceramic jigsaw puzzle. Connect range by Portinari. So what, you may ask? As the lively and effective video on the stand explained, Connect opens up creative possibilities through its sheer connectivity.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

Coverings 2023, the preeminent international ceramic tile and natural stone event in North America, exceeded expectations with a vigorous 50% year-over-year increase in attendance, totaling nearly 27,000 eventgoers who gathered here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—

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Garden State Tile Blog

MAY 26, 2020

Ceramic tile encompasses thousands of years of history and extends to nearly every culture in the world. If you’re excited by the rocky landscape of Minas Gerais, Brazil. But you don’t need to travel overseas to bring the worldly charm of tile into your home or business. Check Out: The Ardosia Collection.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

UL-Certified EPD for North American-Made Ceramic Tile Paves the Way for Points, Credits, and Compliance in Green Construction. and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards. Ceramic Tile Industry Update. TCNA Comments on Proposed OSHA Rule for Crystalline Silica Exposure. Market Reports.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

UL-Certified EPD for North American-Made Ceramic Tile Paves the Way for Points, Credits, and Compliance in Green Construction. and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards. Ceramic Tile Industry Update. Ceramic Tile Industry Update. Ceramic Tile Industry Update. Market Reports.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 3, 2019

The 17th Expo Revestir – South America’s largest and most influential exhibition of ceramic tiles, surface solutions, and bathroom design – will take place from 12th to 15th March 2019 at Transamérica Expo Center, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 29, 2014

This gated community home rests in a blessed neighborhood south of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Built to address the needs of a modern family, the home known as Casa Ceolin was imagined by AT Arquitetura with a linear layout which enhances the connection between indoors and outdoors.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 28, 2018

Regular readers of Diary of a Tile Addict will know that I am a big fan of the 3D tile designs produced in Brazil. It offers a timeless and sustainable material (ceramics) with on-trend reliefs and three-dimensional geometric forms. The Design Collection also offers other ceramic qualities, such as easy maintenance and high durability.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 2, 2019

The 17 th EXPO REVESTIR will take place from March 12 th to 15 th 2019, at Transamérica Expo Center, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and it’s going to amaze you once again in every way. The event keeps the tested and approved format: Business Days and Creative Days, with the schedule focused on different interests.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 2, 2019

This week Tile Addict is taking a look at ten stunning new ranges from Ceramics of Italy members that we are likely to see next week at Coverings. From Florim , one of Italy’s foremost tile groups, the inspiration for the new Étoile de Rex collection comes from rare marbles from distinct regions including Italy and Brazil.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 30, 2023

Raj Shah, MSI co-CEO M S International, more commonly known as MSI, started making headlines about 15 years ago as an affordable source of ceramic tile and stone. We were buying both ceramic tile and pavers from Ukraine. For ceramic tile, a lot of clay used to come from Ukraine. Turkey, has a problem, Brazil.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 2, 2019

The 17 th EXPO REVESTIR will take place from March 12 th to 15 th 2019, at Transamérica Expo Center, in São Paulo, Brazil, and it’s going to amaze you once again in every way. The event keeps the tested and approved format: Business Days and Creative Days, with the schedule focused on different interests.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 5, 2019

The 17th Expo Revestir – South America’s largest and most influential exhibition of ceramic tiles, surface solutions, and bathroom design – will take place from12th to 15th March 2019 at Transamérica Expo Center, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Using two basic elements; a large, coloured ceramic slab and a three-dimensional “relief tile”, a unique artistic wall can be designed. Brazil Collection by Cerâmica Antigua. A distinctive, textural use of colour and shape come from the Rilievi collection by Zaven with CEDIT (previously covered by Tile Addict ).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Using two basic elements; a large, coloured ceramic slab and a three-dimensional “relief tile”, a unique artistic wall can be designed. Brazil Collection by Cerâmica Antigua. A distinctive, textural use of colour and shape come from the Rilievi collection by Zaven with CEDIT (previously covered by Tile Addict ).

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Floor Covering News

JULY 17, 2023

Based on the same sturdy, densified technology as its predecessor, Dogwood Pro is as hard as ceramic tile but much warmer underfoot, according to the company. When you show people our new Brazilian oak or Tauri, they say: ‘That didn’t come from Brazil!’ operations. Well, yes, it did. And that’s our No.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

For example, Brazil showcases more loud and bright colors due to their hosting of the Carnivale Festival, while Colombia focuses more on the tropical theme as it lies close to the Caribbean.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2020

The not-so-good news is that it is becoming obvious that resilient is cannibalizing dollars from just about every other flooring category, all of which were either down slightly or significantly in both dollars and volume, with the exception of ceramic, which posted a very modest increase. Ceramic tile flooring by the numbers.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 20, 2021

While hardwood still represents the third-largest hard surface category behind resilient and ceramic with respect to sales, the gap continues to widen. We manufacture everything we sell in Brazil, which is experiencing high demand and low availability. The raw materials situation is real,” Doyle said. “We

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