Wed.Mar 06, 2024

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Lunada Bay Tile refreshes Linen collection

Floor Covering News

Harbor City, Calif.— Lunada Bay Tile is refreshing its popular Linen ceramic tile collection with a new hexagon 4-inch tile and new 4 ¾ x 9 ½ tiles available in six colors. The subtly three-dimensional, woven graphic aims to bring the textured pattern to life, giving it a rustic and elegant appearance, with all the performance benefits of porcelain tile.

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Tacobout Trencadis

Diary of a Tile Addict

In the Roma district of Mexico City stunning examples of Art Deco architecture and design can be found all over. But for one tiny taco eatery the playful nature of the area is represented in an different and unusual way. A random stylised scattering of fractured ceramics wash across the floor and wall of rough and ready taqueria Los Alexis. The mass trencadis is paired with a bare industrial original ceiling and a vibrant green curved bar to match the green grout.

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Antolini unveils Textures+ Collection

Floor Covering News

Verona, Italy—Antolini, a tile and natural stone supplier, has launched the Textures+ Collection, featuring 50 different options. Through the skillful surface processing of natural stones, architects, stylists and interior decorators will be able to choose the most effective solution for each specific project, from both functional and stylistic points of view.

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Transforming Spaces with Faux Stone: Affordable Elegance

Realstone

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. With its perfect blend of beauty, durability, and versatility, faux stone offers an array of options for those looking to enhance their living spaces without compromising on style or breaking the bank.

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Daltile releases annual Trend Report 2024

Floor Covering News

Dallas, Texas—A leader in style and design, Daltile officially released its annual Daltile Trend Report 2024. Within the report, Daltile shares five key 2024 interior design trends, their inspiration and how each plays out in Daltile’s product assortment. “Style and design surround us—impacting how we feel, the personality of a room or the energy of a space,” said Laura Grilli, director of product design for Daltile.

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How And Why To Add Resilience With A Residential Microgrid

JG Kitchens

I've been hearing for the past couple of years about "microgrids" and wanted to share this information with my readers. It could make you safer and more resilient in the event of a power-disrupting emergency. The post How And Why To Add Resilience With A Residential Microgrid comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Marazzi releases Trend Report 2024

Floor Covering News

Dallas, Texas— Marazzi has released its official Trend Report 2024, identifying five of the hottest interior design trends for the coming year as well as the Marazzi products that exemplify each trend. “As Marazzi’s lead product designer, I am always involved in the worlds of fashion, interior design, home furnishings, colors trends and the latest in exquisite tile design,” said Shelly Halbert, director of product design for Dal-Tile, parent company of Marazzi.

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Laminate producers tout the upside to domestic supply

Floor Covering News

Mannington leverages its laminate flooring facility in High Point, N.C., to develop innovations such as SpillShield Plus waterproof technology as well as advancements in digital printing. For many U.S.-based floor covering retailers and distributors, the COVID-19 pandemic served as a jarring wake-up call. As bottlenecks at many of the country’s shipping ports became commonplace, that forced many specialty flooring retailers and wholesalers to explore alternatives to resilient products that they

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9 Polished Concrete Floor Ideas

Onfloor Technology

Concrete floors have been gaining popularity among homeowners and businesses alike due to their durability, low maintenance, and versatility. Polished concrete floors not only look sleek and modern but also have several practical benefits, such as increased light reflection, improved air quality, and resistance to stains and scratches.

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Tuesday Tips: How small changes make a big impact

Floor Covering News

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new “Tuesday Tips” this week. In the series, WFCA experts presents short video tips for improving customer service and optimizing staff performance. In the end, it’s all about understanding the importance of being 1% better than your competition. In this week’s “Tuesday Tips ,” Tom Jennings reminds retailers that small successes add up, and asks what small changes would enhance the buying experience for your customers—eve

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Spartan Surfaces welcomes Chris Mason

Floor Covering News

Chris Mason Bel Air, Md.— Spartan Surfaces has welcomed Chris Mason to the business development team focusing on the state of Maryland. Mason brings nearly 20 years servicing Baltimore and the surrounding areas. In his new role, he will continue to call on valued clients while leveraging longstanding contractor relationships to ensure successful output for the client.

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Filing tips for employees, owners with stock options

Floor Covering News

With tax filing season rapidly approaching, those who own stock options in the companies they work for—or for employees who work for startups who are about to become vested—it’s important to file accordingly. This can be facilitated through a provision known as the 83(b) election, which is part of the Internal Revenue Code. What is 83(b)? Specifically, the 83(b) election applies to equity that is subject to vesting.

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Why digital marketing alone won’t save you

Floor Covering News

In my last column I said that Forbes recently reported that independent flooring retailers are in decline , while national chains—such as Floor and Decor—are growing. Before I lay out solutions to this problem, I need to address a gigantic myth that’s believed by many dealers in the flooring industry. The myth goes like this: “If I implement the latest digital advertising strategies , I’ll gain a competitive edge in my market and I’ll solve all my customer acquisition problems.