Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2020

Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the trade association representing producers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials and related products in North America, has entered into what it calls a transformative collaboration to provide industry-wide material ingredient transparency. Anderson, S.C.—Tile rating system. rating system.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 10, 2021

The system is designed to allow nearly 900 RFMS clients to connect with many key b2b enabled mills, distributors and tile companies to access product catalogs, invoices, purchase orders, ship notices and web services, according to the company. Tuscaloosa, Ala.—RFMS

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2023

laminate flooring category has been well documented. SPC and WPC) due primarily to supply chain challenges with some popular, imported resilient products. Laminate is back and better than ever,” said Isaac Lee, director of product development at Eternity. T he resurgence of the U.S. Lee is not alone. “We

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Patterns ranged from geometric designs, decorative mosaics, family crests, and depictions of Christian scenes and symbols. The time and labor to create the product and the travel expense to get it from point A to B was out of reach, except for the wealthy and the church. The cost of producing and exporting was high.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 25, 2013

Interview with Nutmeg Designs. Today Im excited to share an interview with Margaret Almon of Nutmeg Designs. Card & Thank you Bill Buyok received from Nutmeg Designs. Hope Spiral by Nutmeg Designs My husband began making stained glass in 2008, which transformed our home into a "one-bedroom-two-studio-rowhouse."

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Floor Covering News

JULY 16, 2021

These features include educational insights, new and staple hardwood products and a spotlight featuring one of the Coalition’s members. If you’re installing over a concrete subfloor, ensure that you possess ASTM standard documentation that proves the concrete has been tested for the correct moisture conditions. DID YOU KNOW.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. American National Standard Specifications for Sustainable Ceramic Tiles, Glass Tiles and Tile Installation Materials. New Rapid-Setting Mortar from MAPEI.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2024

The relationship between stable wood floor moisture content and relative humidity is documented in the standard EMC chart (see lignomatusa.com/emc/ ). First, a moisture meter is used to check the moisture content of the product when the packages are opened the first time.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 13, 2013

standard and ISO 13007 Classification C1T. standard and ISO 13007 Classification C2ES2P2. Kerabond T is the perfect mortar for use with the new large-format tiles and thin-tile panels that the architectural and design community is currently specifying for their eco-sustainable qualities.”. www.mapei.com. www.laticrete.com.

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Cement Style

MAY 14, 2019

As part of its mission to create signature custom looks and unique design elements for hospitality and residential projects, Villa Lagoon Tile launches its new Cuban Collection, a set of authentic Cuban cement tile patterns and color combinations. The cement tile collection is also available in any of Villa Lagoon Tile’s 85 standard colors.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Our products, services and brand storytelling are well represented across their multiple locations in southeast Wisconsin, and their stores are often early adopters of new innovations and technologies that provide consumer benefits. “As It’s a product you can sell with confidence and know it will perform as promised.”

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

I had been a Certified Ceramic Tile Consultant (CTC) through the CTIOA since 1979 and a Certified Construction Document Technologist through CSI since 2000. CTaSC also develops business and marketing plans for foreign and domestic companies trying to develop products or businesses for the ceramic tile or stone industries.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Definity has long been known in the market for its capabilities in design customization and superior performance,” said David Duncan, senior vice president at Durkan, Mohawk Group Hospitality.”With Additionally, Definity products are recyclable at end-of-life through Mohawk’s ReCover program.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 20, 2022

While single-home production is posting double-digit increases over last year, building materials and labor shortages, housing affordability and backlogs are tempering growth prospects for 2022, observers said. Which is why we shifted focus around North American-made product solutions.”. Builder State of the Industry.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2024

Hardwood flooring’s loss of market share to competing hard surfaces over the past 10-15 years is well catalogued and documented. Our event is really about bringing our community together as much as it is about the latest hardwood products on display.” That sentiment underscored the theme of this year’s event: “Raise the Bar.”

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Using an intricate method of manufacturing, design and the type of materials used in the four methods mentioned above, the methods have evolved as a result of natural factors, economical and political effects.” Its unfortunate that this glorious form of art wasnt extensively documented throughout the ages. backsplash designs.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

The biggest challenge we see on jobsites today is a result of the move away from an 8" x 8" or 12" x 12" tile, to 12" x 24" being the standard and tiles up to 48" being common. As an installer, it is your job to understand the client’s needs and the public safety standards. What is the biggest challenge you encounter in the field?

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

The biggest challenge we see on jobsites today is a result of the move away from an 8" x 8" or 12" x 12" tile, to 12" x 24" being the standard and tiles up to 48" being common. As an installer, it is your job to understand the client’s needs and the public safety standards. What is the biggest challenge you encounter in the field?

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StoneDimensions

MAY 23, 2014

Since “you’re the professional” , you are expected to do some educating and coaching of the designers and customers so that they know what to expect from the product once it is delivered and installed. It is, however, noteworthy and perhaps influential to some structural design evaluations.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Tile and our Collective History One of the reasons I started Avente was my love of tile - both in the beauty of the hand painted design and the sense of place and time it conveys. I am reassured that people do want to preserve well-crafted design and they value the history of a very special place. backsplash designs. field tile.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 20, 2013

Home / Graphics / Graphic Standards Graphic Standards Bob Borson — October 21, 2013 — 99 Comments How an architect draws is a reflection of many things – you can frequently tell the priorities of a firm just by looking at the quality of their drawings. But that’s not really the entire story is it?

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StoneDimensions

JUNE 3, 2015

The sustainability class highlighted the recently published ANSI/NSC 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone and Natural Stone Council, NSC 373 Chain of Custody standards. These standards have been developed to document and improve the sustainability profile of natural dimension stone production.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2022

Twelve production sites in ten countries are sourcing 100% renewable electricity and 38% of the total energy consumption comes from renewable energies. At the end of 2021, 100% of its vinyl production sites in Europe, North America, Ukraine, Serbia, and China use phthalate-free plasticizer technology, according to the company.

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StoneDimensions

JANUARY 19, 2015

Both speak about the drive for producing a quality product, the value of trained employees, the need for strong stone associations, and passion that comes from working with the greatest building product known to man. It is our intent to also feature classes that will benefit the design community. and Canada). Version 8.0

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StoneDimensions

AUGUST 19, 2014

This one day course is designed to give companies interested in Accreditation the opportunity to learn about the application process, participate in a review of the exam material and to take the accreditation exam.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

You can get smaller sizes of this exact lightbox, but the larger is best for an architect who likes to sketch, draw or design in a non-digital format. But I prefer the larger sets as they offer a bit more time to assemble and provide more detail to the finished product. This is also a fairly portable item because it is so thin.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 26, 2014

Home / Kitchen / Talking Kitchen Trends with Matthew Quinn Talking Kitchen Trends with Matthew Quinn Bob Borson — May 27, 2014 — 12 Comments The latest stop on my great kitchen adventure was in Atlanta, Georgia – where I was able to go hear kitchen design expert Matthew Quinn give a lecture on regional design trends.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2022

By Reginald Tucker—After several years of losing market share to wood-look products, wood flooring is regaining momentum. Dogwood from Bruce Hardwood Floors was recently named one of the ‘30 Most Innovative Products for 2022,’ presented by Dotdash Meredith’s Beautiful Kitchens & Baths. For 2022, the group expects the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 1, 2022

It also gets involves in setting standards to ensure product quality meets consumers’ expectations. What makes this position attractive is the opportunity to engage a very diverse membership and to be associated with the fastest growing product category in flooring. Blackstock: I’ve been in flooring almost 25 years.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 3, 2019

I had some advisory board meetings to attend and Andrew came along because this is singularly the most amazing design and construction show in the country. schematic design, design development, construction documentation, bidding and negotiation, and construction administration), or a cost per square foot of construction.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2016

Cutting out workplace distraction, crowded offices, and most importantly, commute times, those who can get online and get work done without leaving the house are generally happier and more productive. But getting in productive work hours requires a space which allows it. However, you’ll still need a place to store important papers.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 19, 2014

Home / Competition / Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition 2014 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition 2014 Bob Borson — March 20, 2014 — 39 Comments Of all the amazing things I am fortunate to do, the Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition is right up there at the top.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 30, 2014

Frequently one of the most enjoyable rooms to design, kitchens are complex working spaces that shoulder more burdens than any other space in the house. I’ve talked about how important the kitchen is several times before and I was flattered that Sub-Zero and Wolf approached me to begin a dialogue about kitchen design. and the world.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Nordyne, also known as Nortek Global HVAC, is a manufacturer of heating and cooling products. The company creates innovative and thoughtfully designed equipment. If you’re curious about the brand, this guide offers information about their products such as their furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and packaged systems.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

There are currently 7 fairly large models stashed all over the office and despite the fact that the staff is almost sitting on top of one another, we are okay taking up precious real estate because we think these models send the right sort of message and help set the tone for the type of design culture we want to maintain in the office.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MARCH 27, 2015

According to the architects, focus on carbon emissions associated with building materials represents a new direction in the vital drive toward a sustainable construction industry: “To achieve ZEB-OM classification the project is required to document and verify a minimum of 100% CO2 offsetting.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Home / Interior Design / Considering white marble counter tops? Since marble is a natural product, it is going to evolve and change over time and with use no matter how much you baby it. There are a lot of great products to use, your specifier, designer or installer should be able to help you choose the right one.

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