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Best of Event and Product Awards Announced from TISE 2021

The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES I StonExpo/Marmomac I TileExpo chose the “Best Of” Awards Program winners for TISE 2021 at…

Construction Activity in Western Europe Set to Pick Up Sharply and Grow by 5.7% in 2021

Following a difficult start to the year for Western Europe’s construction industry, which contracted by 6.4% in 2020, economic activity has…

Crossville Launches Ossido Porcelain Tile Panel Collection

Crossville, Inc. recently announced the launch of its new Ossido porcelain tile panel collection.

Virginia Tile Announces the Addition of New Flagship Location

Virginia Tile recently announced it will be opening a new flagship location on West Maple Road in Troy, MI.

CTEF Honors Two Tile Industry Contractors with Newly Created Dan Hecox Service Award

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) recently announced that it has created the Dan Hecox Service Award to be given out annually at…

NKBA Projects Sales Topping $170 Billion in Revised 2021 Outlook

In its July update to the Kitchen & Bath Market Outlook, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) revised its 2021 industry sales pro…

Walker Zanger Goes for Bold with New Tile Collection, Pop Culture

Walker Zanger, one of North America’s leading stone and tile design resources, recently announced the launch of a new porcelain tile collec…

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Best of Event and Product Awards Announced from TISE 2021

The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES I StonExpo/Marmomac I TileExpo chose the “Best Of” Awards Program winners for TISE 2021 at the latest event, which was held from June 16 …

Construction Activity in Western Europe Set to Pick Up Sharply and Grow by 5.7% in 2021

Following a difficult start to the year for Western Europe’s construction industry, which contracted by 6.4% in 2020, economic activity has picked up significantly since the spring and is forecasted …

Crossville Launches Ossido Porcelain Tile Panel Collection

Crossville, Inc. recently announced the launch of its new Ossido porcelain tile panel collection. …

Virginia Tile Announces the Addition of New Flagship Location

Virginia Tile recently announced it will be opening a new flagship location on West Maple Road in Troy, MI. …

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Effective Communication Offices in Barcelona

The Swedish company Effective Communication approaches El Equipo Creativo with a clear wish: to offer their young Swedish team a new fun and fresh workspace in Barcelona -- a place …

CTEF Honors Two Tile Industry Contractors with Newly Created Dan Hecox Service Award

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) recently announced that it has created the Dan Hecox Service Award to be given out annually at Coverings. …

Walker Zanger Goes for Bold with New Tile Collection, Pop Culture

Walker Zanger, one of North America’s leading stone and tile design resources, recently announced the launch of a new porcelain tile collection, Pop Culture. …

Emser Tile Goes “Back to Basics” with Gensler

Emser Tile, a leading designer, marketer and producer of the world’s finest tile and natural stone, recently announced its latest collaboration with Gensler as design consultant.

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On the Road Again

Heather Carter

The International Surface Event (TISE), which was held in mid-June at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, was one of the first in-person tradeshows to take place since the beginning of the pandemic last year. Although it was held on a smaller scale this year, our team heard positive feedback from exhibitors and attendees about how business has been going.

Coverings Announces Onsite and Online Features and 2021 Rock Stars Winners

Coverings (coverings.com), the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, recently announced the list of the Coverings 2021 Rock Stars Winners and onsite features for Coverings’ attendees to experience.

From the Editor

Larger Than Life

Heather Carter

In this edition, we cover all things Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs (GPTP). If you’re a tile professional, I’m sure you’re quite familiar with these larger-than-life materials, which have gained a lot of traction over the last five years.

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A New Year, A New Outlook

Heather Carter

It’s hard to believe it has already been an entire year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. in full force. However, it’s comforting to see the industry beginning to return to “normal,” from hosting more in-person events to arranging other types of training and educational events around the country.

From the Editor

Staying Positive

Heather Carter

It’s a New Year and I’m sure many people are thankful for that. However, with a new year always comes new challenges. Last year may have seemed like one of the hardest years we have all had to deal with — as a country, as business men and women, and as civilians — but I’m optimistic that 2021 will bring new joys.

Tile Magazine

2021 July/August

In this issue of TILE Magazine, we explore outdoor tile installations, from extravagant entertainment areas to grandiose entries. We also delve into surface prep, where you can find a range of new products that are available on the market. And don’t forget to check out our product showcase from TISE 2021, which details all of the new product introductions for this year from manufacturers all over the world.

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