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Beautiful Backsplashes

As The Tile Turns

Functional and fashionable, a decorative tile backsplash serves many functions within the modern kitchen environment. Yes, it acts as a protective barrier, but it also reveals distinct styles and personalities. The right backsplash will elevate an entire kitchen. This is where the eye is immediately drawn when you step into the heart of the home. It can form the ultimate statement piece — or complement other dominant features, if desired.

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Crossville launches CrossValue Program

Floor Covering News

Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville recently launched its CrossValue Program , a curated collection of the company’s best-selling tile lines that are deeply inventoried to provide customers with readily available, high-quality porcelain tile. Containing 62 options, the new program features tiles at three budget levels offering ideal options for fulfilling value engineering, discretionary and specification needs.

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Slithering Salomè

Diary of a Tile Addict

Delighted by last years release of a tile collection by the great colour master Adam Nathaniel Furman, I was even more excited to learn that a new collection was on its way. And finally it’s here! Paying homage to Italian painting style La Figura Serpentinata painting, Furman’s new Salomè ceramic tiles twist and turn like the curving of a snake or the shape of a scale, creating a cascading effect as the 3D waves catch the light.

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Choosing the Best Ceramic Tile for Your Project

Why Tile

The vast array of ceramic tile designs, shapes, sizes, and colors gives you the optimum advantage when choosing ceramic tile. The best ceramic tile can really compliment the personal aesthetic you have planned for your home. Where to Find the Right Ceramic Tile You can purchase ceramic tile through many outlets, ranging from home improvement… The post Choosing the Best Ceramic Tile for Your Project appeared first on Why Tile.

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Faux Stone vs. Natural Stone Veneer: A Comprehensive Guide

Realstone

Unraveling the Secrets: Faux Stone Veneer vs. Natural Stone Veneer Author: Kerry Dillon Welcome to the enchanting realm of stone veneers ! It’s here where the art of aesthetics and the charm of functionality merge to redefine home design. Whether it’s an alluring stone fireplace , an exquisite accent wall, or a rustic stone cladding that you envision, deciding between a faux stone veneer and natural stone veneer can often seem like a conundrum.

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FloorFolio introduces Spectrum LVT

Floor Covering News

Spectrum LVT Edison, N.J.—FloorFolio continues to expand its LVT portfolio with the introduction of its new Spectrum LVT collection. The new collection is designed to intertwine stone and concrete with abstruse lines that run horizontal, vertical and diagonal. The square tiles are offered in four contemporary colors that showcase the flexibility to be installed for commercial use, retail, hospitality and multifamily.

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Slithering Salomè

Diary of a Tile Addict

Delighted by last years release of a tile collection by the great colour master Adam Nathaniel Furman, I was even more excited to learn that a new collection was on its way. And finally it’s here! Paying homage to Italian painting style La Figura Serpentinata painting, Furman’s new Salomè ceramic tiles twist and turn like the curving of a snake or the shape of a scale, creating a cascading effect as the 3D waves catch the light.

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Different Concrete Texture Finishes: Unleashing Creativity | ONFLOOR

Onfloor Technology

Concrete is a popular and versatile material that can be used for a variety of projects, from driveways to patios. The look and texture of concrete can also be customized with different finishing techniques. For your concrete project, the finish you choose will determine the look and feel of your finished product.

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Bentley Mills joins RFCI

Floor Covering News

La Grange, Ga.—Bentley Mills, Inc., has joined the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI). Based in California, Bentley Mills has a rich history in the flooring industry. “We look forward to our involvement with RFCI,” said Jay Brown, Bentley president and COO. “As we continue to grow our position in LVT, it makes good sense to be part of an organization that is focused on resilient products.

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Historic THF Tower at Berlin Tempelhof Airport Opens Stunning New 360° Viewing Terrace

The A to Z of Building

A key stage in the redevelopment of Berlin’s historic Tempelhof Airport has recently completed, with the opening of a 600 m² rooftop walkway and 360° viewing platform on the 26 m high.

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MILEstone hosts second annual Sustainability Summit

Floor Covering News

MILEstone’s Sustainability Summit featured several sustainability speakers. Clarksville, Tenn—MILEstone, the distributed brand of Florim USA , hosted its second annual Sustainability Summit, titled: “It’s Time to Take Responsibility.” The event, held at the Florim USA factory here featured nationally known leaders in architecture and design, who discussed sustainability and what’s important to them when designing with sustainability as a goal.

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Lions Floor opens second Texas distribution center

Floor Covering News

Euless, Texas—Lions Floor has opened its second distribution center in Texas. Located here (just outside Houston), a grand opening is kicking off this week. “At Lions Floor, we are excited about this strategic move and its direct contribution to our growth plans,” said Jerry Guo, president. The addition of the Dallas distribution center, in conjunction with the company’s existing branch in Houston, Texas, will provide significant benefits to its growth objectives.

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New home sales cool in June

Floor Covering News

Washington, D.C.—Rising mortgage rates and elevated construction costs put a damper on new home sales last month, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Sales of newly built, single-family homes in June fell 2.5% to 697,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a downwardly revised reading in May, according to newly released data by the U.S.

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Build Your World campaign aims to promote hardwood

Floor Covering News

Washington, D.C.—The Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC), the domestic hardwood industry’s consumer promotion initiative, recently launched its new Build Your World advertising campaign to promote Real American Hardwood flooring , cabinetry, furniture and millwork. In partnership with Magnolia Network, the integrated, digital campaign will run through January 29, 2024.

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Ecore introduces Nada Rx PVC-free flooring

Floor Covering News

Nada Rx Lancaster, Pa.— Nada Rx is a new ECOsurfaces PVC-free flooring line from Ecore. Designed for commercial spaces where safety, acoustic performance, ergonomic support, comfort underfoot and hygienic conditions are key, this new performance surface aims to seamlessly blend functionality, aesthetics, resilience and sustainability. It is designed for schools, hospitals, clinical labs and other settings where infection control and sanitation are paramount.

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Karndean names Samantha Lisi vice president of commercial sales

Floor Covering News

Samantha Lisi Export, Pa.— Karndean Designflooring has welcomed a highly accomplished senior sales leader to head its commercial division. “Samantha is an experienced, proven leader,” said Bill Anderson, Karndean CEO. “She’s a relationship builder, problem solver and strategic thinker who brings bold, new energy to our organization—and, more importantly, to serving our commercial customers.

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The Dixie Group launches TDG Dealer Portal 2.0

Floor Covering News

Dalton—The Dixie Group launched its TDG Dealer Portal with its newest 2.0 interface, exclusively designed for its valued dealers. The TDG Dealer Portal is centered around the dealers’ needs, aiming to offer a seamless and efficient experience while navigating the new platform. The new TDG Dealer Portal 2.0 brings together various features and functionalities, enhancing interactions with the company and strives to make it easier than ever for dealers to access information and place orders.

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‘Tuesday Tips:’ How to optimize your credit card processing

Floor Covering News

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,” Josh Young, WFCA engagement specialist, showcases a quick way to add dollars by shaving fees and optimizing the efficiency of your credit card pro

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Shaw’s Susan Farris inducted into Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame

Floor Covering News

Susan Farris has been inducted into the WiM Hall of Fame. San Diego, Calif.—Susan Farris, executive vice president of enterprise experiences at Shaw Industries, has been inducted into the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Hall of Fame. Each of the leaders recognized by WiM have exhibited a commitment to growing the voice of women and creating pathways for them to succeed in the manufacturing industry.

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Mohawk recognized with Susan G. Komen Promise Award

Floor Covering News

Mohawk was honored with the Susan G. Komen Promise award. Atlanta, Ga.—Mohawk was recognized with the 2023 Promise Award from Susan G. Komen at the 10 th annual Bubbles & Bling event here at the Atlanta History Center. Created in honor of the promise Susan G. Komen founder, Nancy Brinker, made to end breast cancer forever, the award is presented to those who go above and beyond.

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Beauflor rolls out trio of new SPC lines

Floor Covering News

White, Ga.—Beauflor USA is taking the wraps off three new SPC collections: Innovious Hues, Curio and Perceptions. Beauflor has curated these collections based on the latest color and design trends ranging from classic wood tones to modern hues. First up is Innovious, a versatile, nature-inspired SPC collection that comes in white oak and hickory patterned planks in a variety of designs and modern colorways across eight SKUs.

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FCEF approves scholarships for Advanced Flooring Technology

Floor Covering News

Robert Varden, founder of Advanced Flooring Technology Rockwall, Texas—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) has approved Advanced Flooring Technology (AFT) as a training provider and its new six week course to receive scholarship funds, according to Robert Varden, AFT founder. “We are truly grateful to Jim and FCEF for their vote of confidence in what we are doing,” Varden said.