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Top 25 Distributors of 2022
Distributor sales have been tallied to reveal the nation’s Top 25 U.S. distributors of 2021. See the ranking below. Top 25 Distributors of 2022 Sales in millions 2022 sales projected; 2021 sales final Read More
Transformative Tile at Cersaie
[Bologna, Italy] Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, took place from September 26-30, 2022 here at the Bologna Exhibition Centre. Tile suppliers from around the world gathered to share their newest products for everything from floors and walls to exteriors. Design trends ranged from bold colors to rich textures, with exuberant patterns being a common theme. Here is a look at just some of what was seen on the show floor. Read More
CERAMICS: ADDING BEAUTY TO THE HOME
The technical properties of ceramics, such as its safety, its easy-to-clean aspect, resistance and durability, added to its design qualities, makes it a material with enormous potential and versatility for any interior design project, adapting to all rooms and offering solutions for different spaces throughout the home. Learn how ceramics can add functionality and beauty to any room in the house: Read More
Go for the Gold With Gold Tile
Searching for a “wow factor” look that’s sure to impress? Gold tile might just be the answer. Gold tile offers everything from luxurious gilded designs to clean contemporary aesthetics. At the same time, it provides all of the low-maintenance benefits you’ve come to expect from ceramic tile, including scratch, stain, fade, and fire resistance. Read More
Global Influences in Tile
Tile’s history extends back thousands of years, through cultures all over the world. Tile’s beauty and functionality has endured through the ages, from Ancient Rome through the modern era. Today, tile trends from all over the world continue to shape design, from aesthetics to habitability. Read More
39 Tips for Using Ceramic Tile Outdoors
Versatility within the “ceramic tile family” (porcelain tile, quarry tile, wall tile, pressed floor tile, and mosaic tile) gives you a wide variety for specifying the appropriate option for your outdoor project. Each of these tile subsets is ceramic tile and thus shares ceramic tile’s general benefits. For example, ceramic tile is water-resistant, scratch-resistant, stain-resistant, and fade-resistant — ideal for handling weather conditions. Each subset is produced slightly differently and may consequently have additional advantages that lend themselves to specific applications. Read More
THIS SEASON, CHOOSE CERAMICS
Ceramics have become an indispensable building and surface material and remain one of the key design elements when building or renovating a home. The advancements Spanish manufacturers have made to the production processes of ceramics have imbued collections with immeasurable benefits. The quality, inalterability, resistance to severe weather conditions and temperatures, non-toxic properties, ease of maintenance, and stability of new ceramic ranges are just a few essential variables to consider when updating or constructing a home. Read on as we explore these benefits and learn why this season and beyond, you should choose ceramics. Read More