Tile of Spain USA
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Never before had we been so aware of the importance of hygiene as during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new cleaning and disinfecting habits are undoubtedly here to stay and concepts such as ease of cleaning and hygiene will be prioritized when it comes to choosing materials. As the slogan for the ASCER and Confindustria Cerámica advertising campaign launched in early 2019 claims: ceramic is a safe choice.
Granada Tile
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Cement tiles are a wildly popular design option for floors, walls, and even fireplaces! They are sturdier than ceramic tiles because they are hand-poured, so it won’t fade or chip like hand-painted ceramic tiles. These tiles have an incredibly long life, are low maintenance, and can hold up to heavy use. Cement tiles have been used everywhere from Amsterdam to Istanbul, Los Angeles, and beyond, and some have held up for a century of use and more.
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Architectural Ceramics
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. It’s every dentist’s favorite time of year, filled with candy, cavities, and cobwebs – Halloween! This year’s Halloween might look a bit different than in previous years, and you should expect to see a lot more costumes involving crafty ways to showcase a mask. Whether it’s the Peanuts holidays special television series being sold exclusively to Apple TV, handing out candy from a longer, socially-distant range, or deciding entirely to skip the door-to-door candy h
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Mountville, Pa.—AHF Products is launching Hartco Contract, a new line of vinyl plank and tile floors including SPC rigid core, loose lay thick LVT and dry back traditional LVT, as well as homogeneous and heterogeneous vinyl sheet designed for light commercial, multi-family and manufactured housing installations. According to the company, the new line is designed to simplify the shopping experience for the customer.
Realstone
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Enjoy our Spotify Halloween Playlist while perusing some of these magical product pairings. 1.Our Pale Gold Tempered Tiles and mosaics are pure magic! Pair them with black like our Tempered Toro Leather , Midnight Sky Thinstone or Nero Honed Tiles to create a dramatic look. 2.Far from spooky, black or dark grey wall coverings provide a perfect blank slate for accent colors to pop or a dramatic pause in a busy space.
Granada Tile
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Cement tiles are a wildly popular design option for floors, walls, and even fireplaces! They are sturdier than ceramic tiles because they are hand-poured, so it won’t fade or chip like hand-painted ceramic tiles. These tiles have an incredibly long life, are low maintenance, and can hold up to heavy use. Cement tiles have been used everywhere from Amsterdam to Istanbul, Los Angeles, and beyond, and some have held up for a century of use and more.
Kitchen and Residential Design
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Photo by Adam Winger on Unsplash The kitchen is often referred to as being the heart of the home and as such having a well designed kitchen that is both functional and in keeping with current trends is pretty important to most people. On average, we change our kitchens every 10 years so getting the design right is crucial unless you want to be stuck with a dysfunctional space for the next decade.
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Rubble Tile
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Pratt & Larson’s designers and artisans have been creating handmade ceramic tile in Oregon for almost 40 years. Quality, artistry and innovation have been the hallmarks of this well-respected tile line for decades. All three of those qualities are on display with two contemporary, design.
Stone Update
OCTOBER 26, 2020
CTEF will hold hands-on exam in Vero Beach, Fla.
Kitchen and Residential Design
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Commercial property owners know that improvements to the structure are a great way to attract new tenants that will pay a premium for top notch quality. Building a great relationship with any new tenant starts with an attention to detail. The more they see that you care for the property, the more they will too. Consider the façade Starting with the façade is a great way to give your property a much-needed facelift in order to attract new clients.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 28, 2020
FCNews publisher Steven Feldman is at it again! He continues our Retail Recovery Across America video series with a trip to San Diego to visit Lauren and Steve Cole of Cole’s Fine Flooring and discuss business in the age of COVID-19. Hear what this top retailer has to say about the evolution of the marketing message, keeping a welcoming in-store environment, driving traffic, new consumer habits, lessons learned and so much more.
Architectural Ceramics
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Week of October 26, 2020. Are you ready for Halloween? Get into the Halloween “spirit” with these classic scary and spooky songs. It’s a perfect Halloween playlist for carving pumpkins or a costume party! Listen on Spotify.
Stone Update
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Coverings Connected on Nov. 18; Fabrication-Shop Mass-Shooting Trial Continues.
JG Kitchens
OCTOBER 28, 2020
My latest piece looks at one outdoor feature that could become a part of many more home plans going forward. It's already popular in shared living spaces like nursing homes, college dormitories, apartment buildings and assisted living facilities, and dates back to ancient times. You can read it here. The post Is The Covid-19 Pandemic Reviving A Historic Residential Design Feature?
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Dalton—Shaw Industries Group, Inc. has unveiled its “Showcase 2021” experience, a series of tailored events for this year’s residential market season. With well-being and personal safety at the forefront of today’s environment, Shaw’s Showcase 2021 markets are designed to lead that charge—and the flooring industry—with a fresh, innovative approach to the important tradition of market season.
Life of an Architect
OCTOBER 25, 2020
When I say the word “architect” what do you imagine? It seems that most people imagine architects in black clothing, heavy rimmed glasses, and they most-likely possess other-worldly glue skills. We are going to set the record straight regarding the disconnect between the public’s perception and the reality of architects. The post 061: Architectural Stereotypes first appeared on Life of an Architect.
Stone Update
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Will be new director of design and trend.
Trendir Magazine
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Unlike what many may think Halloween, has no age limit or boundaries. Though this year the holiday may look and feel a bit different, Halloween is still happening Every great gathering involves décor, whether it is a simple spooky touch or a bold display decorating your dining table is a must! Therefore, here are last-minute Halloween dining table decorating ideas to ensure you have one of the best displays possible.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Solon, Ohio—Tarkett, a worldwide leader in sustainable flooring, has introduced Color Splash Speckled rubber tile. According to the company, the new collection offers 50 on-trend standard colors inspired by the outdoors in standard 24 x 24 square tiles, including tonal visuals that work alongside multi-colored chipped colorations. Additionally, Tarkett said its industry-leading Color Match technology for rubber flooring enables the creation of any running line or custom color—precisely, every ti
The A to Z of Building
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Route Masters, based at the European Space Agency BIC UK in Harwell in Oxfordshire, has signed up to the national SPRINT business support programme to develop an innovative transport management.
Stone Update
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Corian® surfaces included in corporate eco-strategy.
Life of an Architect
OCTOBER 29, 2020
As we discussed the stereotypes earlier this week on the podcast, I was inspired to create this post. Added to that is just two days ago some of the discussion in our upcoming episode (062) and then I was fully settled into this one. Do all architects work long hours? While I am not a proponent of that as a standard policy, I feel the need to maybe backtrack on my stance from the episode.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Dallas, Texas—Marazzi has launched Sabbia Marmo, a new porcelain tile collection that aims to imbue any space with elegance and relaxation. Inspired by the sand floors of nature’s great oceans, Sabbia Marmo features a soft curved, linear pattern reminiscent of undercurrent markings on the ocean floor. The designs’ layers vary slightly in color tone. “To enhance the tactile experience of Sabbia Marmo, we have added an application to the surface that gives it the feel of light sand to the t
The A to Z of Building
OCTOBER 27, 2020
In just a few days, volunteers from the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) will once again be posting photos of Lottie at work for WES Lottie Tour during Tomorrow’s Engineers Week (2.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 28, 2020
St. Louis, Mo.—During the upcoming National Wood Flooring Association’s (NWFA) NOW Event , online November 17-19, the NWFA Education & Research Foundation will be hosting its first-ever virtual auction. With most live training events and trade shows canceled this year, the auction aims to help raise funds for next year’s NWFA training and provide some great end of the year specials and prizes to bid on through a little friendly competition with industry friends, the group said.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Lancaster, Pa.—Armstrong Flooring has launched a free virtual health care summit featuring weekly CEUs and panel discussions to be held in November and December. Curated for designers, facility managers and contractors working in health care settings, the free summit will feature timely discussions on health care design trends, infection control, material transparency and more.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Chicago—NeoCon, the world’s leading platform for the commercial interiors industry, is moving dates for the 2021 edition from June 14-16 to Oct. 4-6, 2021. After ongoing discussions with key industry constituencies, as well as careful consideration of CDC forecasts and other reporting, show organizers said it was determined that the change to fall dates for 2021 would be more favorable for a safe and successful in-person show.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Sam Biondo. Deerfield Beach, Fla.—Sam Biondo, national technical presenter for MAPEI’s technical services department and the host of the MAPEI Technical Institute’s MTI-TV training series, has been invited to serve on the board of directors for the National Association of Floor Covering Technicians (NAFCT). “It is exciting for me to represent MAPEI on the board of this new organization,” Biondo said. “It is especially exciting because the NAFCT is truly organized by flooring in
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Washington, D.C.—COVID-19 has influenced a number of decisions surrounding the home, including a movement toward less dense areas , and homeownership is no different. According to data from the National Association of Home Builder’s (NAHB) latest Housing Trends Report, in the third quarter of 2020, 13% of Americans are considering purchasing a home in the next 12 months.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Piet Dossche. Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association’s (WFCA) second installment of its “ A Leader’s Journey ” webinar series with special guest Piet Dossche, founder and CEO, USFloors, on Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. ET. This new webinar series provides a firsthand account of the leadership journeys of prominent entrepreneurs in the industry. Hosted by WFCA CEO, Scott Humphrey, the upcoming webinar will see Dossche share his inspirational leadership insights, everyday leadership knowledge and be
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Cartersville, Ga.—Patcraft, a leader in high-performance commercial flooring, has introduced its latest resilient collection, Local Reserve. The line is Patcraft’s first SPC product featuring tongue and groove. “When designing Local Reserve, we took a holistic approach to thinking about the technical aspects of the flooring, knowing that a product’s performance is built on understanding all of the elements involved in its development and its end-use,” said Kieren Corcoran, director of performanc
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Brian Beakler. Rockville, Md.—The Floor Covering Institute (FCI) has named Brian Beakler its new president. Previously, Beakler spent 13 years in executive positions at Armstrong Flooring and AHF Products including the position of senior manager of innovation. Beakler succeeds Dominic Rice who recently became Chicago Faucets’ president and CEO. “Brian is a recognized leader in the industry and comes on board with significant technical knowledge focused in wood, resilient and hybrid flooring,” sa
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Scott Stokes. Stafford, Texas—Redi Carpet has named industry veteran, Scott Stokes, to its executive team as senior vice president of the central division. Stokes’ responsibilities will encompass revenue growth, sales leadership and contributing to the overall business strategies of the region, which includes Austin, Dallas, Houston, Oklahoma City, San Antonio and Tulsa. . “Scott is an amazing addition to our company,” said Brian Caress, CEO. “His leadership, team buildin
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Forney, Texas—The International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI) has rescheduled its Annual Convention & Expo, previously set for December in Orlando, Fla., to 2021. The date will be announced soon. According to the group, the decision was made after taking several factors into account. Aside from the ongoing risks of COVID-19 and the uncertainty surrounding the lifting of travel restrictions and bans on large gatherings, favorable market conditions for installers have allowed
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Chicago—The North American Association of Flooring Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) said they have further strengthened their long-time partnership during the COVID-19 pandemic to bring forth resources and programs to meet the specific needs of the distribution channel. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizations co-sponsored several webinar series covering topics that resonated with distribution executives.
The A to Z of Building
OCTOBER 27, 2020
For any country, the cost of repairing the structural damage of ailing bridges can be hefty, going up to billions of dollars.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Bethany, Conn.—For the 11 th annual Total Solutions Plus Conference by the National Tile Contractors Association, Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, will give attendees a virtual first-hand look at the company’s latest flooring solutions. “Bringing our newest, most innovative products to Total Solutions Plus allows us to showcase how committed Laticrete is to building upon the legacy and values founded by Dr.
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