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Handmade Ceramic Tile: The Levante Collection’s Luxurious Charm

Rubble Tile

Imagine a tile that dances with light, transforming with every glance, creating an aura of sophistication and luxury. This is the essence of the Levante Collection by Adex USA, a dynamic ceramic tile series that’s inspired by the provincial winds of the Mediterranean. Designed with. The post Handmade Ceramic Tile: The Levante Collection’s Luxurious Charm first appeared on Rubble Tile.

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Executive forecast 2024: No signs of stopping resilient flooring

Floor Covering News

Despite headaches within the economy —namely high interest/mortgage rates— resilient flooring suppliers are pointing to continued growth in 2024. While it may not be at the same breakneck speeds, the category is poised for growth due to continued innovation within the category. Supply chain disruptions will need to be managed but suppliers say efficiencies are top of mind for the coming year.

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Using Bacteria to Self-Heal Cracks in Concrete Structures

The A to Z of Building

New and exciting research emerging from Drexel University could increase the longevity of concrete structures by giving them the ability to heal themselves using bacteria. Image.

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TISE launches new partnership with ASID

Floor Covering News

Las Vegas—Registration is now open for the ASID Inside Surfaces Tours, a joint venture between The International Surface Event (TISE) and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). The two organizations have partnered to debut a series of free tours pairing educational segments with curated stops at leading surface manufacturers during the upcoming TISE show , January 24-26, 2024 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, here. “ I am thrilled to be kicking off the inaugural launch of this n

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Fighting the Danger of Overprotection on Concrete Repairs

The A to Z of Building

Is it possible to give concrete too much protection against reinforcement corrosion? Research indicates that this is so, although no consensus exists on the exact mechanisms and how to avoid it.

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Shaw names Benjamin Liebert as EVP of residential business   

Floor Covering News

Benjamin Liebert Dalton—Shaw Industries has named Benjamin Liebert as executive vice president of its residential business. He will succeed Scott Sandlin in the role, beginning January 3, 2024. “Earlier this year, Scott made the decision to explore new horizons aligned with his personal aspirations, and together we initiated a well-planned leadership transition,” said Shaw president and CEO, Tim Baucom.

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Executive Forecast 2024: Better days ahead for the flooring industry

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It’s only a matter of time before the flooring industry is released from inflation’s grip and suppli­ers and their retail partners can take full advantage of strong housing fundamentals—including an aging housing stock in need of renovation and pent-up demand for new home sales. That’s the consensus among the top executives in the flooring industry, some of whom see the market getting “meaningfully better” once interest rates lower enough to spur home sales and remodel activity.

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Observations from the road and a blueprint for success

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The best way flooring retailers can become more profitable and professional is to learn from other retailers. But here’s the carrot: They don’t necessarily need to focus on their peers’ best practices. Rather, understanding the mistakes that other dealers are making can be equally beneficial; for the purpose of this column, let’s call them “worst” practices.

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Retailers laud Mohawk’s new PureTech collection

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Mohawk is in the midst of what it describes as a “Resilient Revolution,” an aggressive category promotion campaign led by its newly launched PureTech collection —a line of environmentally friendly, high-performance waterproof offerings. Based on early feedback from Mohawk dealers who carry the product, the launch is off to a promising start. “The new Mohawk PureTech product is going to be the hottest product in 2024,” said Don Lovato, owner of Carpet Source USA, Albuquerque, N.M.