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Monthly Archives: April, 2019
How will you stand out in a crowd of tile installers?
When I was 17, I started working with tile. Almost daily, when our crew would walk into the local sandwich shop or taqueria, we...
Looking for documentation for flooded houses with tile floors
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We are working with flooded storm victims from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The issue we are facing is that these homes were inundated with...
Fire and Sound Rating for Wall Assemblies
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I am a design consultant, working on existing nearly 100-year-old structures. We need to be in compliance with current code for fire separations one-...
BEING a tile setter and encouraging others to enter the trade is a patriotic act
“Patriotism for me is when people put their ideas into the work. Your love for your country is only in your work.” – Sudhir...
Coverings honors emerging leaders with 2019 Rock Star Awards
Coverings, the largest tile and stone trade show in North America, has announced the 2019 Rock Star Awards winners. The Coverings Rock Stars -...
Coverings 2019 celebrates 30 years, expands Installation & Design Experience
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Coverings (coverings.com), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, opened its doors Tuesday to an enthusiastic crowd at the...
Marazzi launches three stunning collections for summer
The latest offerings from Marazzi give customers timeless design, monochromatic style, and a hygge-inspired natural look that will create intrigue in any space. Leveraging...
Ragno unveils five collections in time for summer
Drawing on inspiration from materials found in nature, Ragno launches five new collections for summer, letting homeowners and designers invite the outdoors inside with...
American Olean introduces two summer collections
Continuing in the tradition of reinventing the classics, American Olean launches two new collections for summer that offer designers a fresh perspective on concrete...
2018 U.S. Ceramic Tile Industry Update
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2018 U.S. Ceramic Tile Market Update
Note: Updated information from 4/9/2019 release
U.S. Tile Consumption Overview:
Total U.S. ceramic tile consumption for 2018 was 3.11 billion sq....