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Technical Focus

Three Expert Tips to Successfully Install Tile for Your Outdoor Living Space

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Mitch Hawkins, director of technical services at Laticrete
July 9, 2021
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Building on last year’s momentum, not only have homeowners been utilizing their houses in more ways, but in new and different ways than before, which has caused a major ‘building boom.’ In particular, we have seen an outdoor living space trend remain on the rise as many homeowners who were sheltering in place developed a renewed interest in their backyard spaces to get year-round usage from their outdoor areas.
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International Building Code Now Allows Ultra-Large Porcelain Tile Panels on Exteriors

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Scott Conwell, FAIA, FCSI, CDT, LEED AP
July 9, 2021
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One of the most exciting developments in the 2021 edition of the International Building Code (IBC) are the new opportunities to use large-format adhered porcelain tile and ultra-large-format tile panels on building exteriors. The new code language represents the first major update for porcelain tile since its introduction to the IBC in 2009.
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On the Road Again

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Heather Carter
July 6, 2021
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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.
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Gauged Porcelain Tile Panel Trends

With the rising popularity of Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs (GPTP), many international and domestic tile manufacturers have developed new collections and designs specifically catered to this sector
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Heather Carter
June 7, 2021
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Gauged Porcelain Tile (GPT) was all the rave in 2014, but as time progressed and tile sizes continued to grow, Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs (GPTP) emerged and has steadily gained traction ever since. With the rising popularity, many international and domestic tile manufacturers have developed new collections and designs specifically catered to this sector.
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The International Surface Event 2021

The International Surface Event (TISE), which is held each year in January, was postponed to mid-June this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Heather Carter
June 7, 2021
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The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExp, the largest North American floor covering, stone and tile industry event, will be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, from June 16 to 18, 2021. The annual event, which was postponed from its original January dates due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is one of the first, in-person U.S. tradeshows to take place since the beginning of last year.
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Larger Than Life

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Heather Carter
June 4, 2021
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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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Cevisama show signs of growth

The latest edition of the international fair for ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings was held from February 3 to 7 at Feria Valencia in Valencia, Spain, where it welcomed the largest contingent of visitors since its inception.
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Coverings 2020 Product Introductions

Below is an exclusive round-up of new products, which would’ve been displayed at this year’s edition of Coverings this year, which was unfortunately cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tile Saws & Tooling Product Showcase

Check out this latest saw & tooling product showcase from TILE!

Date: May 1, 2017

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May/June 2017 Product Showcase

Check out this latest product showcase from TILE!

Date: May 1, 2017

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Cevisama 2017 Product Gallery

The 35th edition of Cevisama returned to the Feria Valencia Convention and Exhibition Center in Valencia, Spain, from February 20 to 24 this year. The International Ceramics Exhibition, which also features an array of bathroom and kitchen equipment, natural stone, raw materials and machinery, drew in more than 750 exhibitors.

Date: March 1, 2017

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March/April 2017 Product Showcase

Check out this latest product showcase from TILE!

Date: March 1, 2017

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Coverings promotes National Tile Day

ORLANDO, FL -- Thursday, February 23, 2017 marks the first U.S. National Tile Day, declared by the Registrar at National Day Calendar to be observed annually every February 23. National Tile Day was originated by Coverings' PR agency to help raise awareness of the benefits and beauty tile offers consumers. This effort is a lead-up to the show's major "Why Tile" campaign, which will be announced at Coverings -- taking place from April 4 to 7, 2017 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The following is a glimpse of a few of the numerous tile displays that will be showcased during the international stone and tile exhibition.

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Coverings 2016 Product Round-up

Take a look at the latest products from Coverings 2016

Date: May 13, 2016

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Tile Saw Roundup

Take a look at the latest tile saw products!

Date: May 13, 2016

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Product Showcase: January/February 2016

Check out this month's product showcase

Date: January 5, 2016