Floor Covering News

APRIL 27, 2022

As the company continues its commitment to Cradle to Cradle design principles, it said it has set new goals for net zero operations and diversity and inclusion as part of its sustain[HUMAN]ability strategy. . “At That’s what drives our quest to optimize 100% of our products to Cradle to Cradle design principles by 2030.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Florim (Italy) will still represent products in the international section of the show located in the Central Hall—booth space C6226. The brand has its own story we’re proud of and it is being recognized in the community and marketplace with customers, distributors, architectures and designers. and a line centered on mosaics.

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Ceramics of Italy

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As early as 1999, the company’s experts began transforming production cycles with a focus on energy saving and the environment. Research led to ever-more efficient plant and to the production of tiles with a high content of recyclable material and industrial waste.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. Dating back to as early as the 7th century the Islamic Arts have influenced an array of cultures and societies, such as the notable geometric designs in their tile work. With their vibrant colors and eye-catching shapes and designs, artisans have a near endless variety of choices of expression.

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Ceramics of Italy

APRIL 7, 2023

Marazzi, present in Spain with production plants at Castellón de la Plana since the early ‘80s, opens the doors of its first flagship showroom in Madrid. In this project,” architect Patricia Viel explains, “the dialogue between spaces is reinforced with the aid of materials and objects that reference craftsmanship and convey a positive mood.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs. The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. Brightly colored glazed tiles can be randomly added to add interest to the design. backsplash designs.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 15, 2017

While hardly a modern material, encaustic tiles are very popular in the home decorating and interior design world. We’ve created this blog post to help clear up any confusion you have over encaustic tiles and cement tiles, and to lay a clear foundation for what products will be best for your home projects and for the look you’re going for.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Custom Building Products has committed to aiding architects, specifiers, engineers, tile contractors and owners fulfill this growing responsibility with our environmentally-responsible tile and stone installation products. CUSTOM has over 100 Build Green products and the Emerald System, which contribute to U.S.

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Life of an Architect

JANUARY 17, 2016

I won’t go so far as to completely eliminate my ego as a contributor to my line of thinking, but since I haven’t actually drawn any of these drawings, I’m going to add, that how we draw helps build the sort of design culture I am looking to establish in our office.

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Realstone

MARCH 6, 2024

Welcome to our exploration of faux stone (sometimes referred to as “ artificial stone ”) a remarkable material that’s revolutionizing the world of home and commercial design. Eco-Friendly Option: Some faux stone products are made from recycled materials, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to natural stone.

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Ceramics of Italy

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Aimed at a wide readership of architects, designers, planners and business partners as well as inquisitive consumers, Ideal Standard ’s new magazine entitled Together investigates industry trends and features in-depth articles and exclusive interviews with key international figures in the worlds of architecture, design and lifestyle.

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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 19, 2012

So why is the new Green Squared standard and certification program launching at Coverings so important to the industry? The tile industry has long recognized that its products are inherently sustainable, says Bill Griese, manager of standards development and green initiatives for the Anderson, SC-based Tile Council of North America (TCNA).

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

“To not have been here would have been a missed opportunity,” said Mark Page, senior director, creative design and development, Mohawk Group. Mohawk, which won three Gold awards at the show (see sidebar), took full advantage of its time with designers to showcase its Waterways Project. The team continues to push the envelope.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 14, 2017

While hardly a modern material, encaustic tiles are very popular in the home decorating and interior design world. We’ve created this blog post to help clear up any confusion you have over encaustic tiles and cement tiles, and to lay a clear foundation for what products will be best for your home projects and for the look you’re going for.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2015

The Cersaie Tile Fair 2015 concluded at the end of September in Bologna, Italy, bringing together some of the top tile producers and designers in the world, among them, Italian ceramic tile designer, Ceramiche Refin. flooring solutions with designs created in Italy. Ceramiche Refin. In 1998 it became part of the Concorde Group.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you write the 09 30 00 tile spec for a warranted installation of tile products? We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be specified to fit the exact needs of each project. We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be specified to fit the exact needs of each project.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The updated course offers a comprehensive look at ceramic tile uses, including industry standards, installation methods, avoiding problems, sales training, and how to work effectively with clients. UofCTS is currently in the process of updating the UofCTS Tile Installer Thin-set Standards (ITS) Verification online course.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Retailers and product-based companies in many consumer categories are affected by the new tariffs and countervailing charges implemented on goods from China. government now charges countervailing duties to protect our domestic factories (therein the dilemma for many products affected). Not much new design going on there.

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Kitchens for Living

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

I saw a lot of contemporary design for the bath, minimal clean lines, simplicity but with quality materials. This is designed to replace a standard 60″X32″ shower/tub to allow aging in place without moving walls. Brizo introduced its new Rook collection for the bath, with a subtle reference to chess.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 19, 2013

Handmade products have always intrigued me. There are four textures in this combination: Travertine, Luna, Limestone and Standard (smooth). Thus, when I recently toured the ARTO Brick and California Pavers factory complex in Gardena, CA, along with several architects and designers, I knew I would be in for a treat. at 6:00 AM.

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Realstone

APRIL 17, 2023

Types of Stone Veneer Stone veneers typically refers to thin slices of natural or manufactured stone that are used as a decorative covering for walls, fireplaces, or other surfaces. It’s a versatile design element that can be used in living rooms, bedrooms, or even as a feature wall in your entryway.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

First, there are no industry standards and this results in numerous colloquial terms used to identify the same type of finished edge. For instance, the terms " surface bullnose " and " single bullnose " refer to the same transition on a finished edge. Remember that there is no specific standard for right and left hand bullnose pieces.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

For more than a decade, our company has been dedicated to providing cement tile products that are at the forefront of their class. At Avente Tile, we know that continually finding unique cement tile products and offering them at a great value ensures not only our success, but they must also meet or exceed your design goals.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

Retail and office segments, commonly referred to as tenant improvement, have both fared well since small businesses have opened back up after COVID-19 shutdowns.”. Linoleum is primarily a healthcare, education, senior care and specialty retail product.”. The workplace is among the most diverse segments for flooring.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

moldings and mosaics allow for many design options. White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. We sell Miracle Poultice products that can help if you contact our sales team at sales@architecturalceramics.com.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

The restorations vary from tear downs with the complete loss of the Edwardian patterns, to tile replacements faithful to the original designs¹ Finsbury Park Platform. Photography from Joanne Bradley The tile designs at some stations reflect famous places found above ground. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

Looking for online tools to help you choose the right tile installation products? We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be matched to the exact needs of each project. The CUSTOM website offers resources that make selecting a quality tile installation system fast and easy.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 13, 2013

It became a big selling point, and new tile products were developed with a textured finish. As a result, products were adjusted so they wouldn’t be a maintenance problem, but they would meet slip resistant requirements. Recently terrazzo flooring has been used more due to the increased design options. standard.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

The patterned cement tile, Casablanca, in this bedroom takes its cues from the Moroccan tradition of zellij tile design. The Casablanca rug pattern is available in the standard 8" square format with a less-common 4"x8" border and 4"x4" corner to create a classic rug design. Zellij is the art of hand-cut geometric mosaic design.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

FCNews’ fourth annual Industry Disrupters issue features innovative players and thinkers who are changing the game in terms of product enhancements, technological breakthroughs or simply radical new ways of doing business. AHF Products. Cali Floors. Disrupting through distribution. From takeover target to blazing the acquisition trail.

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Giotile

AUGUST 26, 2014

This new measurement, developed by the Tile Council of North America , is referred to as Dynamic Coefficient of Friction or DCOF, and now that many manufacturers have converted solely to DCOF in technical specifications, it’s important to understand what it actually means.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MARCH 29, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. I now have a level line to reference and by measuring from that line to the floor at various points I am able to determine if the floor is level. Planning and installing kitchen cabinetry takes time but the finished product is well worth it.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 26, 2022

—Mannington Commercial’s award-winning Legato Liquid Linoleum flooring product has attained USDA BioPreferred certification from the U.S. “When measuring a product’s environmental impact, customers want transparency. “When measuring a product’s environmental impact, customers want transparency.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

.— The Flooring Sustainability Summit , taking place here July 17-18, will feature an impressive opening keynote panel of leading authorities from the architecture, interior design and green building community. Peter Templeton, president and CEO, U.S. Register for the event here.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 15, 2022

The latest high-performance flooring products from Ecore are designed to raise the game of today’s modern sports facilities and health & wellness spaces from the courts and workout areas to the locker rooms, according to the company. Lancaster, Pa.—The

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 12, 2021

Millennials are making a name for themselves in the flooring game, taking the lead on everything from marketing to retail ownership to product design. Some of the roles include accounting, logistics, product development, marketing, HR, sales and operations. CEO, Johnson Hardwood. He was promoted to CEO in February 2020.

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