Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 17, 2023

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the five highly regarded architects and designers who will make up the jury for the 22 nd annual Tile of Spain Awards. The 2023 jury will be chaired by Carme Pinós, an award winning architect and founder of Estudio Carme Pinós. Alongside Pinós, the jury is comprised of Inma Bermúdez, founder of Studio Inma Bermúdez , Jesús Olivares, of COR Asociados Arquitectos , Gracia Cardona, director of Diario Design Magazine and Susana

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Why Tile

AUGUST 18, 2023

Ceramic floor tile can help visually expand narrow rooms, elongate wide rooms, and even hide a room’s imperfections if you simply use the right installation pattern. Ceramic floor tile also offers wide versatility in how your floor is installed, — creative choices not possible with other flooring materials. So, how do you know which pattern… The post 79 Floor Tile Patterns: Find the Perfect Tile Layout for Any Space appeared first on Why Tile.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2023

Baxter, Tenn.—Globally recognized for its design and innovation practices throughout the coverings market, Portobello Grupo has officially kicked off production activities at the new Portobello America plant , located here. Aiming to offer value in the fast-growing, appealing North American market while diversifying its business, the group has established its first factory outside of Brazil.

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Garden State Tile Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

The gleaming and glimmering of the sun skittering upon the surface of the ocean and the tranquilness of a sea breeze is forever etched in the Miramar ceramic tile collection. The 2” x 8” field tile is accompanied by a selection of organic 3D mosaics that further enhance the overall spirit of Miramar. The colors of this collection are all reminiscent of beach life, from the foamy tide retreating to revealing wet sand, broken glass weathered by the ocean, dune grasses and brilliant blue skies.

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Realstone

AUGUST 18, 2023

Selecting the Best Cement Tiles for Outdoor Use Cement tiles have long been hailed as a top choice for indoor flooring, known for their durability, versatility, and aesthetic appeal. But what about outdoor cement tiles? Can they withstand the elements while still providing that stylish edge? The answer is a resounding ‘yes’ Introduction to Cement Tiles Cement tiles are a reliable, eco-friendly choice for both indoor and outdoor spaces.

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Why Tile

AUGUST 15, 2023

Ceramic tile is a trusted choice for educational facilities, helping to create learning environments worthy of students’ creativity and ambitions. Read on to learn more about the benefits of ceramic tile for schools and other educational facilities, as well as the specific spaces in which ceramic tile provides a clear advantage. Benefits of Ceramic Tile… The post Ceramic Tile for Educational Facilities appeared first on Why Tile.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2023

Cubist Dalton—Cubist art is the inspiration behind the latest collection from J+J Flooring. Based on the idea that art is not bound to copy, color, form, texture and space, the collection aims to embody movement with the inventive use of yarn creating a wash of color. “This collection is really a story of color,” said Laura Holzer, carpet design manager at J+J Flooring.

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JG Kitchens

AUGUST 16, 2023

My sister has hay fever and pet allergies. I got lucky in those respects, but I have very sensitive skin. I wanted to address both allergens and sensitivity triggers in our home environments with practical solutions, and was delighted to find three experts who could contribute to this topic. The post Dealing With Home-Based Allergies And Sensitivities comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Onfloor Technology

AUGUST 16, 2023

Grinding a concrete floor is an essential task if you're looking to refurbish concrete surfaces, install flooring or give large slabs a new lease on life. Professional contractors rely on concrete grinding to remove old paint, epoxy coatings , and minor surface imperfections from a concrete surface before applying surface coatings. But knowing when and how to use a concrete grinder can be tricky.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 14, 2023

S ince its inception in the U.S. market in the mid 1990s, laminate flooring has garnered a well-earned reputation for being one of the most durable, scratch-resistant products available. And thanks to ongoing innovations in board construction and wear layer technology, it continues to be the go-to product category for retailers, builders, DIYers and other end users seeking a floor that offers the most bang for their buck.

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The A to Z of Building

AUGUST 16, 2023

The RO Group is delighted to announce that it will shortly start work on a substantial refurbishment of Silbury House with the intention of making it the most sustainable office building in Milton.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2023

Comfortstone Mountville, Pa.—AHF Products introduced Bruce Comfortstone engineered stone tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic. Made with a durable composite material made primarily of crushed limestone, Comfortstone is an innovative alternative to natural stone. “We call it premium engineered stone, a category unto itself,” said Yon Hinkle, vice president-resilient, AHF.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 14, 2023

Milan/Fiorano Modenese— Iris Ceramica Group, an Italian ceramic slab supplier and holding company of U.S.-based manufacturing facility Stonepeak Ceramics, partnered with Edison Next, a company of Edison Group that leads clients and territories in its decarbonization and ecological transition journey, to develop H2 Factory. H2 Factory is a new production plant based in Castellarano (province of Reggio Emilia, Northern Italy), which will entirely use green hydrogen–powered by renewable energy and

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2023

Multifamily builder confidence was in positive territory in Q2. Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing was in positive territory for the second quarter, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The MMS produces two separate indices. The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) had a reading of 56 for the second quarter while the Multifamily Occupancy Index (MOI) reading was 89.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 16, 2023

Washington, D.C.—After steadily rising for seven consecutive months , builder confidence retreated in August as rising mortgage rates nearing 7% (per Freddie Mac) and stubbornly high shelter inflation have further eroded housing affordability and put a damper on consumer demand, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes in August fell six points to 50, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 16, 2023

Susan G. Komen 3-Day Series Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk is joining Susan G. Komen to cushion the fight against breast cancer during the 2023 Komen 3-Day Series for the ninth consecutive year. Beginning this week, Mohawk will be traveling around the country to provide over 6,200 pieces of SmartCushion for dedicated walkers to use for rest during lunch stops as they walk 60 miles in three days.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 16, 2023

Washington, D.C.—Rising home prices and interest rates coupled with elevated construction costs, low existing inventory and solid demand resulted in a significant decline in housing affordability during the second quarter of 2023. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI), 40.5% of new and existing homes sold between the beginning of April and end of June were affordable to families earning the U.S. median income of $96,300.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2023

Washington, D.C.—A lack of existing inventory and solid demand helped offset rising mortgage rates and push single-family production higher in July, even as builders continue to grapple with elevated construction and financing costs as well as a lack of skilled labor , according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Overall housing starts increased 3.9% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.45 million units, according to a report from the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 15, 2023

Steve Sieracki Manchester, N.H.—Longtime flooring executive Steve Sieracki has been named senior vice president for Flooring America, Flooring Canada, International Design Guild and The Floor Trader divisions of CCA Global. Sieracki steps into the new role next month, and will be based at the cooperative’s office here. Most recently, Sieracki was vice president of residential sales for Shaw Industries.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 15, 2023

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,” Jeff King of Jones Walker, general counsel for the WFCA, talks about the group’s national, state and local efforts and how you can use the

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 15, 2023

Melissa Villa New York, N.Y.—Chilewich has appointment Melissa Villa as senior vice president of contract sales. She will be based out of the company’s corporate and creative headquarters in Manhattan, beginning today. This position marks Villa’s return to Chilewich, where she served as contract sales director for the New York area from April 2018 through January 2020.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2023

Jeff Berl Dalton—Novalis Innovative Flooring, a global leader in the luxury vinyl flooring market, has named Jeff Berl director of business development. With a proven track record of senior leadership roles in the flooring industry, including Boen, Metroflor, Armstrong and Faus, Berl brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. Berl will play a pivotal role in expanding Novalis’ market presence by fostering relationships with new business partners and further developing a d

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 14, 2023

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is the recipient of the Power of Associations Silver Award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for its “We Are Part of the Solution” campaign. The accolade showcases how associations leverage their resources to drive positive change, advance industry standards, foster innovation and improve communities worldwide. “As the world’s largest organization representing the flooring covering industry, the W

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