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Technology Advances Tile -

Technology Advances Tile – #whytile “Earthy, artisanal, organic design remains a hot home trend, even as technology reshapes our day-to-day lives.” New levels of sleek simplicity can be achieved with porcelain slab countertops. Homeowners can place a blender on their seamless porcelain countertop, and with the touch of a b...

Institutional Facilities for Education Benefit with Tile -

Institutional Facilities for Education Benefit with Tile – #whytile Fun meets function with ceramic tile in educational facilities. As kids head back to school, reminds us why ceramic tile designs are the smart choice for the health and safety of Gen Alpha. Fun Meets Function with Ceramic Tile in Educational Facilities – Why Tile ...

CTEF's Road Map to Becoming a Tile Professional -

CTEF’s Road Map to Becoming a Tile Professional – #whytile Whether you’re new to tile installation or looking to keep your skills sharp, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation is a valuable source of information and training. Their ‘Roadmap to Becoming a Tile Professional’ provides practical guidance for those new to the field. Take advanta...

Ceramic Tile: The Most Versatile Product in the Flooring Industry -

Ceramic Tile: The Most Versatile Product in the Flooring Industry – #whytile “Indoors. Outdoors. Floors. Walls. Countertops… Ceramic Tile is the most versatile product in the industry with the ability to clad nearly every surface in the home. Unlike its other hard surface (and soft surface) brethren, it’s not relegated to any specific space. Suppliers are making it...

Ceramic Tile: A Healthy Choice for a Healthy Planet -

Ceramic Tile: A Healthy Choice for a Healthy Planet – #whytile July was almost the hottest month ever! () As heat records are being set, and reset, across the globe, people are considering how their choices affect the environment, and how comfortable they’ll be in it. Ceramic tile tops the list of sustainable surfacing products, and its inherent th...

Porcelain Pavers for Outdoor Spaces -

Porcelain Pavers for Outdoor Spaces – #whytile Are you making the most of your outdoor space this summer? Porcelain pavers can be a foundation for a perfectly optimized patio. With endless design options, you can be confident in the product you’re choosing. New 2cm Gauged Porcelain Tile Paver Specifications Released – Why Tile ...

Coverings Highlights Surfacing Trends -

Coverings Highlights Surfacing Trends – #whytile From style trends like fluting, to integrated technologies like countertop phone charging, K&B Design News reports on the latest porcelain tile technologies and design discoveries seen at Coverings. Where will these innovations lead to next? via Kitchen and Bath Design News & #8...

In the News - LL Flooring Files for Chapter 11, Sullivan Resigns from Board

In the News – LL Flooring Files for Chapter 11, Sullivan Resigns from Board Richmond, VA, August 12, 2024-“LL Flooring, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy late Sunday night,” reports Yahoo Business. “The specialty flooring company is beginning to reorganize and also intends to pursue a sale of the company. They state that they ar...

Flooring Sustainability Summit 2024 Key Takeaways -

Flooring Sustainability Summit 2024 Key Takeaways – #whytile Last month’s Flooring Sustainability Summit was a pivotal event for our industry. The expert-led panels explored critical topics from embodied carbon, to material transparency, to green building standards. The discussions had, and connections made, will propel our next steps toward a greener f...

In the News - The Tile Shop Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

In the News – The Tile Shop Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tile Shop Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTSH) (the “Company”), a specialty retailer of natural stone, man-made and luxury vinyl tiles today announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Second Quarter 2024 Summary Net Sales Decreased ...

In the News - Caesarstone Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

In the News – Caesarstone Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results – Revenue of $119.4 Million – – Additional Quarter of Positive Cash Flow From Operations of $10.0 Million – – Strong Balance Sheet with Net Cash Position of $97.7 Million – – Reaffirms Full Year Outlook to Deliver Positive Operating Cash Flow and Moderates A...

In the News - Join CTDA TODAY for the Member Meet Up!

In the News – Join CTDA TODAY for the Member Meet Up! CTDA members have found significant value sharing with and learning from their peers during CTDA’s bi-weekly Member Meet Ups held every other Tuesday at Noon Central. Join us for the next Meet Up today at 12 PM CT. For today’s CTDA Member Meet Up, CTDA Member Joe Lundgren will be providi...

In the News - Tarkett to Sell Diamond W to Big D Floor Covering

In the News – Tarkett to Sell Diamond W to Big D Floor Covering [Solon, Ohio] Tarkett today announced the sale of its Diamond W distribution arm to existing distribution partner, Big D Floor Covering Supplies. The sale will maintain reliable distribution from a trusted partner while allowing Tarkett to focus on innovation and performance as a flooring manufactur...

Top Takeaways From Flooring Sustainability Summit 2024 -

Top Takeaways From Flooring Sustainability Summit 2024 – #whytile Leading authorities from government agencies, standards organizations and A&D convened this month to discuss sustainability, embodied carbon and material transparency. Here are the top takeaways from the Flooring Sustainability Summit: Flooring Sustainability Summit 2024 Top Takeaways – Wh...

Fun Fact - Future Trends of Chinese Production Regions

Fun Fact – Future Trends of Chinese Production Regions The annual production of Chinese ceramic tiles has decreased from 10.2 billion square meters in 2016 to 6.73 billion square meters in 2023, and industry insiders generally believe that it will continue to decline. This means that the impact of overcapacity will continue to intensify in the future, a...

Subway Tiles and Their Versatility -

Subway Tiles and Their Versatility – #whytile For over a century, one tile style has stood the test of time. Classic 3×6″ subway tiles were originally developed for use in the New York subway system when designers were tasked with designing a surface that was both low-maintenance and bright. Considering the multitude of colors, textu...

Quarry Tile and its Advantages -

Quarry Tile and its Advantages – #whytile In extreme conditions, when durability is a must, quarry tile is a smart flooring choice. This member of the ceramic tile family (with bragging rights of having the lowest life cycle cost) offers options that quite literally do the heavy lifting. There’s a reason it’s popular for public...

Six Tile Trends Seen by Interior Design Magazine at Coverings 2024 -

Six Tile Trends Seen by Interior Design Magazine at Coverings 2024 – #whytile Coverings is the ultimate tile and stone trend-spotting event of the year. You’ll see trends there before you start spotting them in the wild. Which styles have been catching your eye this year? Here are 6 stand-outs as seen by . Interior Design Mag – Tile Trends Spotte...

In the News - Spartan Surfaces and Flooring Solutionz Merge

In the News – Spartan Surfaces and Flooring Solutionz Merge Bel Air, MD, July 16, 2024-Spartan Surfaces and Flooring Solutionz have come together to bring product solutions to Northeast Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Founded by Jim Gaygan and Sharon Spokane, Flooring Solutionz has been serving clients throughout this footprint for nineteen yea...

Scottsdale, Arizona Home Kitchen gets Modern Aesthetic Update -

Scottsdale, Arizona Home Kitchen gets Modern Aesthetic Update – #whytile What happens when a design team partners with a client who’s also a designer? A feast for the eyes! Gauged porcelain tile slabs and smart design features bridge the kitchen and entertainment areas to other spaces of the Scottsdale home with a modern aesthetic and timeless appeal. Case Study: Arizo...

Flooring Sustainability Summit Takes Place Next Week on July 17-18, 2024 -

Flooring Sustainability Summit Takes Place Next Week on July 17-18, 2024 – #whytile We know that increasing sustainability in building and construction can benefit everyone—see Forbes recent article below—and we’re proud that our industry is being proactive about it. Next week’s Flooring Sustainability Summit is an exciting opportunity for industry, A&D and gove...

Happy 4th of July from Joseph Lundgren Consulting!

Happy 4th of July from Joseph Lundgren Consulting! Chicago Build is set for October 22 and 23, 2024 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. Known as the largest Festival of Construction in the Midwest, the exhibition will feature 30,000+ AEC professionals from across the Midwest, 400+ speakers across 12 conference tracks and AIA CES-approved workshops, 3...

In the News - Cutting Edge Countertops Acquires L.E. Smith Company

In the News – Cutting Edge Countertops Acquires L.E. Smith Company PERRYSBURG, Ohio– Cutting Edge Countertops Inc., announced the acquisition today of L.E. Smith Company, a leading laminate fabricator since 1950. The move expands Cutting Edge Countertops’ reach in the commercial market, adding laminate and solid surface to its current portfolio of fabrication a...

In the News - Higher Rates Continue to Sideline Home Buyers

In the News – Higher Rates Continue to Sideline Home Buyers Mortgage rates that averaged 7.06% in May per Freddie Mac, the highest monthly average since last November, put a damper on new home sales last month. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in May fell 11.3% to a 619,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a sharp upwardly revised reading in Apr...

The Art and Science of Choosing Grout Colors for Tile Installations -

The Art and Science of Choosing Grout Colors for Tile Installations – #whytile Do you appreciate a perfect color pairing? Your palette is certainly not limited when it comes to grout options these days! The Art and Science of Choosing Grout Colors for Tile Installations: Floor Trends Mag – Choosing Grout Colors for Tile Installations – Why Tile ...

Sustainability: The Continued Future of Flooring -

Sustainability: The Continued Future of Flooring – #whytile With the increasing demand for more eco-conscious building materials and more rigorous sustainability standards, sustainability will continue to shape the future of flooring. The inaugural 2024 Flooring Sustainability Summit is an opportunity to be at the forefront of change, taking place next month...

FCNews: Keys for a Top Quality Installation With Ceramic Tile -

FCNews: Keys for a Top Quality Installation With Ceramic Tile – #whytile rounded up some 5-Star NTCA contractors to compile a list of requirements to achieve a quality installation every time. Here are some of their top recommendations. FCNews.net – Ceramic: Key Requirements for a Top Quality Installation – Why Tile Erin Albrecht (J&R Tile, San An...

In the News - Transom Capital-Backed Galleher to Combine with Virginia Tile, Expanding Presence & Deepening Expertise Across Surfaces

In the News – Transom Capital-Backed Galleher to Combine with Virginia Tile, Expanding Presence & Deepening Expertise Across Surfaces LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Transom Capital Group (“Transom”), an operations-focused middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Virginia Tile Company, LLC (“Virginia Tile”). Virginia Tile is a Midwest-based specialty distributor of de...

Gauged Porcelain Tile Countertops -

Gauged Porcelain Tile Countertops – #whytile Gauged porcelain tile countertops are increasingly popular, thanks to their unbeatable durability and stunning design options. Let our guide help you in planning your future projects. Guide to Gauged Porcelain Tile Countertops – Why Tile ...

Ceramic Tile in Steam Rooms and Steam Showers - : Steam rooms provide therapeutic relaxation, which can go a long way toward a healthy lifestyle. The surface material chosen for steam environments plays an important role in ensuring longevity and functionality. Choose a material that’s smart and hygienic. Choose ceramic tile for steam rooms. Steam Rooms and Steam Showers – Why Tile

Ceramic Tile in Steam Rooms and Steam Showers – #whytile Steam rooms provide therapeutic relaxation, which can go a long way toward a healthy lifestyle. The surface material chosen for steam environments plays an important role in ensuring longevity and functionality. Choose a material that’s smart and hygienic. Choose ceramic tile for steam rooms....