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Crossville introduces Sahara Noir porcelain panels

Floor Covering News

Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville has introduced its new Sahara Noir porcelain tile panel. Inspired by Tunisian Black Marble, found on the cusp of the Sahara itself, the unique panels are crafted to replicate the characteristic rich black of the base and the distinctively striking bright orange and white veining of the appearance. The line is made in Italy by Laminam and stocked in the United States.

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Exploring the Best Uses of Stacked Stone | A Comprehensive Guide

Realstone

What are the Best Uses of Stacked Stone Introduction to Stacked Stone Stacked stone , an architectural material used for centuries, can provide a timeless, rustic , modern , funky, or retro look to any design project. Its versatility and natural aesthetic appeal make it a popular choice in both interior and exterior design. Stone offers many design choices.

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New Stone-Look Porcelain Tile Collection Inspired by Italian Sandstone

Rubble Tile

This month, Rubble Tile is featuring a new stone-look porcelain collection that evokes the depth and strength of ancient Italian stone, and brings it into a contemporary aesthetic. This Italian-designed series is produced in the US. Ragno’s tile designers drew inspiration from the dense grey.

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Making Work Look And Feel Like Home

Giotile

The majority of the population is vaccinated, Covid restrictions are mostly lifted, and companies are having people come back to the office. Or they are trying to. Although many offices have reopened and are welcoming workers back, a large number of employees are pushing back strongly against the return-to-office. After so much time at home, … The post Making Work Look And Feel Like Home appeared first on Gio Tile.

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Mohawk reinforces commitment to sustainability

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk Industries has a long history of introducing sustainable products that have influenced consumer preferences. More recently, the company was the only flooring manufacturer to be ranked among America’s Climate Leaders by USA Today. Mohawk’s sustainable products are well known to retailers and consumers, but the sustainability initiatives that are reducing the company’s carbon footprint may be less familiar.

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Tips And Trends For Super Man Cave Spaces

JG Kitchens

There are likely to be some disappointed dads this week who got ties or golf balls for Father's Day, when what they really, really wanted was a cool new man cave! Well, this post can help make that a possibility with expert advice. The post Tips And Trends For Super Man Cave Spaces comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Everlasting Concrete Reduces Negative Climate Footprint

The A to Z of Building

Researchers recently created everlasting concrete, which requires no maintenance and produces 80% less CO2 than conventional products. Its developers were given a research prize for their.

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Business opportunities of economic slowdowns

Floor Covering News

While the flooring industry has weathered the pandemic well—especially compared to other industries—the talk of an economic slowdown is still ringing in the ears of the consumer. Luckily, according to the Forbes Finance Council, there are steps business owners can take to turn an economic downturn into a business opportunity. Those that are able to adapt to a changing economic landscape can emerge stronger than ever.

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Louisville Tile named recipient of 2023 Best Places to Work

Floor Covering News

Louisville, Ky.—Louisville Tile has been named a recipient of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Kentucky award. This marks the eighth consecutive year Louisville Tile has received the recognition, solidifying its reputation as a company that values its employees and fosters an exceptional workplace culture. The Best Places to Work in Kentucky awards program, conducted by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM), recognizes companies that have

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MILEstone launches Bestow, first designer collection

Floor Covering News

Clarksville, Tenn.—Via MILEstone’s Design Advisory Council (DAC), the company has officially launched its first collaborative tile collection, Bestow, with Jennifer Farris, principal of Bandura Design. The collection was unveiled at this year’s Coverings in Orlando, Fla. MILEstone presented the DAC designers with an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at how tile is made.

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Florida Tile introduces Passenger collection

Floor Covering News

Lexington, Ky.—Florida tile introduced the Passenger collection of porcelain tile and 2cm porcelain pavers. “The inspiration for Passenger came from organic design trends,” said Micah Hand, director of marketing and product management. “The elegant movement of the natural sandstone visuals creates a calm and inviting environment with warm neutral tones.

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Aladdin Commercial introduces Find A Way collection

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.—Aladdin Commercial is releasing a new, exclusive soft surface collection. The Find A Way collection draws inspiration from a calming aesthetic—designed to blend modern and organic styles to add a touch of luxury and freshness to any area, while also providing long-lasting beauty and value. “The Find A Way collection provides a refreshed look on classic textures, creating a casual air of elegance blended with defined structures and organic fluidity,” said Robb Myer, vice president of

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Underlayment: Latest in acoustical properties

Floor Covering News

F looring underlayment provides myriad benefits, including performance benefits like moisture protection and installation support to sound absorption. In recent years, products offering acoustical properties have gained popularity as they act as a natural sound wave absorber, thus preventing noises from reverberating off hard surfaces and even adding to indoor air quality.

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AHF introduces Armstrong Flooring Natralis sheet vinyl

Floor Covering News

Mountville, Pa.— AHF Products has introduced Armstrong Flooring Natralis Commercial Homogeneous Vinyl Sheet, a bold collection inspired by the landscapes of North America and the spot patterns found in nature. “Flooring is increasingly at the forefront in the decision-making process, and Natralis is a true problem solver,” said Fred Reitz, senior vice president – commercial.

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Builder confidence grows in June

Floor Covering News

Washington, D.C.—Solid demand, a lack of existing inventory and improving supply chain efficiency helped shift builder confidence into positive territory for the first time in 11 months, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes in June rose five points to 55, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

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Alliance Flooring raises funds for Joni and Friends

Floor Covering News

Chattanooga, Tenn.—Alliance Flooring and its family of members recently donated over $15,000 to Joni and Friends, a charity dedicated to caring for kids and adults with disabilities, through a fundraiser at its Austin convention in March. The $15,000 donation was matched by an anonymous donor, which raised it to $30,000. It will specifically be used to send 40 families to retreats where the children get to have fun and meet new friends, while their parents are cared for and provided education an

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XGS, Delta Distribution announce merger

Floor Covering News

Chattanooga, Tenn.— Xpress Global Systems (XGS), through Aterian Investment Partners (Aterian), a private investment firm, will merge with Delta Distribution (Delta), starting June 26, 2023. The merger will combine a total of seven facilities across the United States, promising to enhance the quality of service and increase transparency to customers.

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Bjelin releases Small-sized panels

Floor Covering News

Viken, Sweden—Bjelin has launched a dynamic and versatile smaller size for its Hardened Wood flooring. Visually appealing, easy to handle and ideal for both residential and commercial environments, the new small size is packed with ground-breaking technologies, according to the company. Earlier this year, the company updated its high-tech flooring range by introducing another grading and colors.

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World Rainforest Day 2023: Leading Producer of Sustainable Wood Alleviates the Deforestation of Vital Tropical Rainforests

The A to Z of Building

Kebony today celebrates World Rainforest Day 2023 and the architectural projects around the globe making use of sustainable wooden building products engineered to protect the.

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5 brands winning at customer service in 2023 and why

Floor Covering News

For an industry held up by its customer service teams, it’s important to take a step back and recognize those brands that are doing it right in an effort to glean strategies that might work for you. These are the top five brands winning at customer service in 2023, according to Hubspot : Chewy Chewy is an online retailer of pet supplies including food, toys, treats and other pet-related products.

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Mercier Wood Flooring offers summer promotion

Floor Covering News

Montmagny, Quebec―Mercier Wood Flooring is offering a summer promotion―consumers will receive a free upgrade to its Generations Intact 2500 finish. From June 19 to August 20, 2023, Mercier’s summer promotion allows homeowners to get a free upgrade to Generations Intact 2500 finish with the purchase of 500 square feet or more of an eligible product bought at a Mercier Le Plus retailer in the USA and Canada.

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How to avoid moisture problems in wood

Floor Covering News

M any years ago, back in Germany, we had a Pitch Pine floor with planks about 6 inches wide and gaps between the planks almost ¼ of an inch wide. Eventually, the floor got covered by a plywood sheet and carpet on top. Since then, much has changed. Customers would not accept a floor like that and nobody could afford to sell a floor that shrinks with gaps that wide.

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Volvo Group Partners with Heidelberg Materials to Reduce Emissions in Construction Industry

The A to Z of Building

Volvo Group has signed an agreement to collaborate with Heidelberg Materials, one of the largest building materials companies in the world. The aim is to reduce carbon emissions in the construction.

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Unilin, Swiss Krono enter licensing contract

Floor Covering News

Waregem, Belgium—Unilin Technologies, the IP and technology division of Mohawk Industries, announced the signing of a digital printing licensing contract with Swiss Krono, a leading global manufacturer of innovative flooring solutions. The agreement grants Swiss Krono access to Unilin Technologies’ comprehensive digital printing patent portfolio for its past and future roll-to-roll digital printing activities. “We are thrilled to enter into this agreement with Unilin Technologies,

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