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Easy to take care of and incredibly versatile, ceramic tile has long been a favorite option for kitchen surfaces. There’s more to tile than just its low-maintenance good looks, though: Tile, manufactured using only natural materials, doesn’t emit toxic fumes (unlike some other surface choices), and its hard surfaces are unfriendly to odors, allergens, molds and bacteria. Plus, tile doesn’t burn: hot kitchen pans or skillets can’t scorch or melt the surface of glazed ceramic tile! Read More

Ceramic tile is one of the healthiest flooring choices available—easy to clean, free of harmful irritants, and sustainable—all without compromising on artistic versatility. Read More

By any measure, 2023 will be a challenging year for the floor coverings industry. Historically, every time mortgage rates increased housing demand declines. And when housing demand declines flooring sales suffer. The past year has been no exception. The nearly 80 percent increase in mortgage rates in 2022 resulted in housing demand (new completions, existing home sales, and manufactured housing) declining by about 14 percent. Read More

Ceramic tiles stand out for their limitless visual potential, their versatile applications and properties such as their durability and resistance. But what contributions does this material make to the environment and to the current economy? Read More

The term “resilient” is often used to describe a community, business or even a natural area that demonstrates strength during hardship and the ability to adjust under pressure. “Resilient” is also the name for a category of flooring products that possess the physical strength and flexibility to stand up to nearly anything your family can throw at it, spill on it, drop on it, or run across it. It has more “give” than hardwood, stone, cement, or ceramic tile but less than carpet, making it an ideal choice for everyday life. Read More