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Sol’Art

Diary of a Tile Addict

Brothers-in-law Giovanni and Fabio add a breath of fresh air to traditional Italian ceramics in their studio located in the idyllic Amalfi coast town of Vietri sul Mare. Beginning in 2000 with familiar local designs, their style morphed over time to create something new out of the materials and glazes they were familiar with. These new, decorative pieces, be they plates, coffee cups, vases or tiles have a magnetic appeal.

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Exclusive: FloorCon ‘23 announces keynote speaker, Tim Tebow

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Tim Tebow Amelia Island, Fla.—FloorCon, a premier event for independent flooring store owners and operators, will host its third annual event here at the Omni Resort, Nov. 28 – Dec. 1, 2023. The event promises an unparalleled experience, including a keynote address by the renowned Tim Tebow. Get tickets here. Tebow’s exceptional achievements in professional football, coupled with his inspirational journey, have made him a sought-after speaker and mentor.

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Sol’Art

Diary of a Tile Addict

Brothers-in-law Giovanni and Fabio add a breath of fresh air to traditional Italian ceramics in their studio located in the idyllic Amalfi coast town of Vietri sul Mare. Beginning in 2000 with familiar local designs, their style morphed over time to create something new out of the materials and glazes they were familiar with. These new, decorative pieces, be they plates, coffee cups, vases or tiles have a magnetic appeal.

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Hardwood projects generate higher profit margins

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H ardwood flooring retailers and contractors have long known that hardwood flooring is an aspirational product. Now RSAs have another talking point: A National Association of Realtors (NAR) study found that hardwood projects generate higher profit margins. More specifically, refinishing hardwood floors, as well as installing new wood flooring, generated the highest returns on investment—higher than a new kitchen or bathroom upgrade or any other project.

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Mycocrete: A New Sustainable Building Material Made from Fungi

The A to Z of Building

Investigators have created mycocrete, a paste made with the root network of a fungus known as mycelium, as a building material. Injecting this into a knitted textile framework results in a composite.

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Shaw Floors to exhibit at PetCon 2023

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Chicago—Shaw Floors, flagship residential brand of Shaw Industries, will be exhibiting at PetCon, a prestigious pet-centric conference being held here July 22-23. PetCon brings together pet lovers, influencers and manufacturers selling pet-oriented products for an exciting and educational weekend. The event will feature panel discussions, activities, interactive exhibits and opportunities for attendees to learn about top-of-the-line pet products on the market, including Shaw Floors’ Pet Perfect

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Latest wood floors run the wide/long gamut

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Suppliers are investing in new technologies to make wood floors more durable and, yes, water resistant, to compete with the likes of SPC. Pictured is Dogwood from AHF Products. I n the battle to reclaim market share from look-alike categories, hardwood suppliers are rolling out an array of new wood floors designed to pique the interest of retailers as well as consumers.