Monthly Archives: August, 2026

The Arca collection by Portobello America offers a refined approach to wood-look porcelain

Portobello America introduces the Arca collection, a thoughtfully designed wood-look porcelain series that interprets the warmth, texture, and visual richness of natural timber through...

Tennessee Workforce Development Project targets tile factory staffing shortages with new technical school curriculum

New partnership could be key to bolstering the domestic tile industry as a whole. Attrition is impacting the domestic ceramic tile industry at both the...

Artisan News

All roads lead to TileFest The third weekend of May, more than 1,000 visitors gathered at The Moravian Pottery and Tile Works in Doylestown, Pa.,...

Making tile-informed architects: UNLV project at Coverings

Usually, this story features a tile maker in our industry, often focusing on studios and factories of handmade tile. This time around, we take...

Uneven growth persists across nonresidential construction as economic uncertainty lingers

The nonresidential construction market continued to face headwinds during the first five months of 2026 as spending fell 7% in nominal dollars compared to...

DECOCER revives the language of geometric floor patterns with LYTHOS

A system of four geometries showcases the compositional potential of small-format ceramic tiles Inspired by the compositional tradition of classical stone pavements, DECOCER’s new LYTHOS...

AIA receives 2026 Power of Associations Gold Award for Next to Lead

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has received a 2026 ASAE Power of Associations Gold Award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE),...

NTCA tile setters employ excellence and creativity across diverse spectrum of projects

In this Artisan Gallery, we tour through shining examples of tile craftsmanship and artistry demonstrated by NTCA Member Contractors. The projects span the spectrum,...

Manufacturer recommendations and mockups are key to successful handmade-tile installation

QUESTION I’ve been working with a new designer lately, which has its pros and cons, but I am excited to be installing some more colorful...

Keeping it real: tackling a mosaic inset project

In my years as NTCA’s Training Department Director, Trainer and CTEF CTI Evaluator, I often said, “There ain’t nothin’ easy or simple about tile.”...
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