Stone Events Off in Turkey, Germany, Canada
Stone Update
MARCH 9, 2020
Covid-19 concerns also may affect Italian tile, stone industries.
NTCA names Elizabeth Lambert Tile Person of the Year
Floor Covering News
APRIL 16, 2024
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has named Elizabeth Lambert, co-owner of Lambert Tile and Stone in Eagle, Colo., Lambert and her husband Dan have built a thriving contracting business specializing in high-end residential tile and stone installations. Elizabeth Lambert Jackson, Miss.— the 2024 Tile Person of the Year.
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Nox takes home iF Design Award
Floor Covering News
APRIL 15, 2024
Seoul, South Korea—Nox, a global LVT flooring leader, has won the prestigious iF Design Awards, the world-renowned design award based in Germany. The iF Design Award is recognized as one of the top three global design awards, according to Fox, along with Germany’s Red Dot and the US IDEA.
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Natural Stone Institute Completes 42nd Home with Gary Sinise Foundation
Floor Covering News
APRIL 6, 2022
Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute has provided materials, labor and services for its 42 nd home with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment (R.I.S.E) The post Natural Stone Institute Completes 42nd Home with Gary Sinise Foundation appeared first on Floor Covering News. initiative.
Weekend Playlist: Oktoberfest
Architectural Ceramics
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Island Stone, Paragon Hex. Paragon Hex interlocking tiles from Island Stone embody the spirit of Nena’s 1983 hit 99 Luftballons. Going along with that classic feel is our Burano Black & White stone mosaic. Nothing is more timeless than natural black and white stone. Nena – 99 Luftballons. Falco – Rock Me Amadeus.
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NSI completes its 44th R.I.S.E. home
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 17, 2022
Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) provided natural stone and fabrication services for its 44th home with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. Natural stone and fabrication for U.S. home were provided by The Granite Place, Concept Elite Enterprises and Northern Stone Supply. Army at age 19.
1947 Home in Germany Gets a Contemporary Update
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
Place of Peace , a 1947 single-family home in Mühlheim, Germany, was redesigned by ONE!CONTACT. The lavish landscaping includes a stone retaining wall, small pond and waterfall. Photography by Jannis Wiebusch] The post 1947 Home in Germany Gets a Contemporary Update appeared first on Freshome.com.
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Top 10 Residential Tile Trends for 2020
JG Kitchens
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
I’ve enjoyed seeing those in Italy, Greece, Germany, California’s Central Coast and Mexico on trips. It looks like exotic stone, but is more affordable and easier to live with. What’s hot now for your home? Check out these top 10 tile trends for 2020 in my latest Forbes.com article.
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ThyssenKrupp Lays Foundation Stone for Elevator Test Tower in Rottweil, Germany
The A to Z of Building
DECEMBER 17, 2014
With a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony, ThyssenKrupp laid the foundation stone for its elevator test tower on Tuesday afternoon. The tower, designed by renowned architects Helmut Jahn and Werner.'
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U.S. Helps Spark 1Q 2015 Italian Natural Stone
Stone Update
JULY 29, 2015
Exports stateside and to Germany offer lead outlet markets for Italy’s natural-stone industry in year’s first three months.
A Clean Slate: How Rough Slate Can Have a Clean Aesthetic
Architectural Ceramics
AUGUST 10, 2018
Natural slate on a mountainside near the Mosel River in Rhineland, Germany. European countries that are lesser known but also offer slate quarries are Belgium, Germany, Italy and Wales. Pictured above and below, is natural slate on a mountainside near the Mosel River in Rhineland, Germany.
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New and notable at TISE 2023
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 26, 2023
Franken Schotter Booth 4920 Franken Schotter offers a wide range of top-quality natural stone products made in Germany. Each of its factories are equipped with the most modern stone cutting technology today. Tesserae offers a full suite of applications that were built from the ground up on a no-code platform.
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It all makes Cents: Rudi’s Tile & Design Construction
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
He started in the industry when he was just ten, learning the trade from his father back in Germany. He used ARDEX X 77™ MICROTEC® Fiber Reinforced Tile and Stone Mortar, ARDEX FL™ Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout and ARDEX SX™ 100% Silicone Sealant for Tile and Stone Applications for shower surround. Markus explains.
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Molten Gold – Island Oasis
JG Kitchens
JUNE 21, 2016
Though called “Granite Herb Garden,” it may alternatively be made from engineered stone, ceramic, laminate or other surfaces offered in the line. SieMatic is a premium kitchen cabinetry manufacturer based in Germany with a US presence. Each one is custom-built for your kitchen project. Photo Courtesy: SieMatic ).
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AT COVERINGS ’17
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
MARCH 16, 2017
ARDEX Americas is pleased to present: Capillary Passive Drainage to Avoid Efflorescence and Failures on Exterior Balcony, Porch and Patio Tile and Stone Installations. Presented by : Mr. Ralph Johann, Managing Director, Gutjahr Systems , Germany. Friday April 7th – 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Click here to register and more information).
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50 New ARDEX Tiling Products Hit the Market!
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
Available now, some exciting new product offerings from ARDEX Tile & Stone Installation Systems: ARDEX X 7 R™ Rapid Set, Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar – NOW AVAILABLE IN WHITE! Made in Germany. Rapid setting; walk on or grout in just 3 hours. Very good sag resistance. Adjustment and open times: 20 minutes.
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Suppliers tout waterproof laminate flooring
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 14, 2023
The line is available in ultra-realistic stone visuals that are lighter, warmer and easier to install and clean than the real thing, according to Cali. Inhaus Inhaus is putting the spotlight on Lamdura, an ultra-premium laminate made in Germany. What’s more, Incore is child- and pet-friendly and wet-mop safe.
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Reader’s poll names Kiano as tile product of the year
Diary of a Tile Addict
APRIL 5, 2020
In 2018, Germany imported 106 million sq. It would be easy to dismiss this vote as one for the home team. But this would do a disservice to both Agrob Buchtal, and to the highly sophisticated German ceramic tile market. metres of tiles; representing 87.6% of the total market.
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Rigid core products fuel 2020 Product Guide
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Egger Flooring International, a Germany-based manufacturer with U.S. Ceramic and stone looks are also well represented in this guide. FloorFolio showcases Grotto, which emulates a natural stone visual with striking color variations and authentic veining in an 18 x 36 format.
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Decorator on Demand
APRIL 16, 2010
Walls of Stone. This stone veneer takes your "boring" walls to "wow" walls! Have you ever considered a stone veneer, such as these? Eldorado Stone s GemWalls have made this not only pretty simple but also an affordable way to transform your own spaces. What a difference the stone makes. Walls of Stone.
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Innovations emerge in waterproof protection
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Benefits: “Our products are made exclusively in Germany,” said Derek Welbourn, CEO. “We Unlike WPC floors, Republic’s stone composite contains no wood or limestone. We use 80% in four different stone polymers, 8% plastic mix and 12% polymers for added durability.”. Mannington. AduraMax portfolio. Republic Floor. Category: SPC.
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Recer: sublime surface selection
Diary of a Tile Addict
NOVEMBER 4, 2023
Recer is particularly well established in the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, and the USA. More Natur Glossy 300 by 600mm and Born Stone Beige 600 by 600mm by Recer As the key tile exhibitions in the past few years have clearly demonstrated, small sizes are very much back in fashion.
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Recer: sublime surface selection
Diary of a Tile Addict
NOVEMBER 4, 2023
Recer is particularly well established in the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, and the USA. More Natur Glossy 300 by 600mm and Born Stone Beige 600 by 600mm by Recer As the key tile exhibitions in the past few years have clearly demonstrated, small sizes are very much back in fashion.
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Decocer thinks ‘big’ with small tile
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
In addition to a specialized sales department, the company participates in Coverings , the annual tile and stone trade show, and flies executives in regularly to work closely with distribution partners. Since Decocer creates custom products, there is no need to maintain a U.S. warehouse as everything is made to order. “We
Laminate: State of the Industry 2023
Floor Covering News
MAY 31, 2023
He cited several key factors, including modern manufacturing techniques, which have “greatly improved the aesthetics of laminate flooring, allowing it to closely mimic the appearance of natural materials like hardwood, stone or tile. Then there’s Germany-based Classen, which specializes high-quality, waterproof laminate flooring products.
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January Service Anniversaries
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
JANUARY 4, 2016
In 2013, Dale was instrumental in launching ARDEX Tile & Stone Installation Systems products at the Dallas Plant. Dale traveled to Germany for additional training to ensure quality demands were met. In July 2007, Dale took on a new role as Lab Tech for adhesives and powders testing requirements. Thank you Dale for all the.
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January Service Anniversaries
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
DECEMBER 18, 2015
In 2013, Dale was instrumental in launching ARDEX Tile & Stone Installation Systems products at the Dallas Plant. Dale traveled to Germany for additional training to ensure quality demands were met. In July 2007, Dale took on a new role as Lab Tech for adhesives and powders testing requirements.
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Tile Tuesday: In Valencia Art is a Way of Life
Kitchens for Living
MARCH 17, 2015
In Germany it was known as Jugendstil, in Spain Arté Joven and Secession in Austria. Traditional Tile by Los Angeles Tile, Stone & Countertops Filmore Clark. Hallmarks of the Art Nouveau style include free flowing organic shapes, rich earth tones and lots of tile! It was a global trend as well. Green, green and green.
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Tile Tuesday: In Valencia Art is a Way of Life
Kitchens for Living
MARCH 17, 2015
In Germany it was known as Jugendstil, in Spain Arté Joven and Secession in Austria. Traditional Tile by Los Angeles Tile, Stone & Countertops Filmore Clark. Hallmarks of the Art Nouveau style include free flowing organic shapes, rich earth tones and lots of tile! It was a global trend as well. Green, green and green.
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The Great Reveal: New flooring intros for 2021
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 28, 2021
One standout collection includes the company’s Engineered Stone Click Planks & Tiles. Daltile’s expansive offerings run the gamut from ceramic, porcelain, glass, natural stone tiles and mosaics to extra-large slabs, roofing tiles and countertops. Sono Eclipse is a fully waterproof, PVC-free rigid core flooring made in Germany.
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Laminate suppliers leverage new capabilities
Floor Covering News
APRIL 20, 2023
Lamdura, made by Germany-based Classen, boasts a high-density, water-resistant core (Aqua Protect), a commercially rated wear layer (abrasion class 5) with a proprietary finishing process that creates a scratch-resistant surface. BHW’s Kingston line features a tough AC4 wear layer and is 100% waterproof.
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Waterproof flooring makes a splash in 2022
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Made in Germany, Inhaus’ Elandura is a new generation of health-conscious eco-vinyl. The collection is made up of 13 styles (11 wood and two stone). Constructed using Ceramin—a proprietary production process—the collection is beautiful, high performing and 100% waterproof and recyclable. Elandura’s is also 100% recyclable.
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Diary of a Tile Addict
SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
In the Commercial category, the prize went to Studio Libeskind for the Sapphire project in Berlin, Germany which was conceived to promote new technologies and sustainability. Ergon’s Elegance Engineered Stone was used as a floor mosaic. Sapphire, Berlin by Studio Libeskind. Image: Hufton+Crow. More at: [link]. W: [link].
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Modern Architecture Meets Indian Design on Houston's Lakeshore
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
MAY 19, 2014
Besides, they requested extensive use of white stone and glass. This was put into play as a duet of materials: white stone and copper outside and white stone and wood inside. Berlin-based studio Archibald Buro completed the design for Lakeshore House, a 2,600 square-foot contemporary residence in Potsdam, Germany.
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Time2Design: My World | My Time2Design | My #BlogTourCGN
Time2Design
JANUARY 22, 2013
I just returned from my #BlogTourCGN adventure, (Thats short for Blog Tour Cologne Germany & Netherlands), and I am sorting thru the thousands of photos I took, the business cards I collected and in general just trying to wrap my head around where to even begin. cologne germany. tile and stone. Chihuly Collection.
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Floor Covering News
JANUARY 10, 2020
We use 80% in four different stone polymers, 8% plastic mix and 12% polymers. At Surfaces, Republic will launch an engineered wood line—all white oak—featuring 14 colors from its manufacturing facility in Cambodia and another 16 from Germany. Durability, above everything else in the market, is what we stand for.”.
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Why slip resistance continues to be a “moving target.”
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
MARCH 13, 2013
Specifying Ceramic Tile, Glass Tile, Stone and Terrazzo for Slip Resistant Surfaces…. These same concerns apply to glass tile, natural stone, terrazzo and other hard-finish surfaces. Natural stone has been used extensively in malls, airports and other public areas. By: Donato Pompo. when tested per ASTM C1028.
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Waterproof: Protecting specialty dealers’ profit margins
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Everything’s proprietary out of Germany.” One standout collection from the MaxCore series is Stonescape, which offers an exclusive selection of realistic stone textures and patterns in a range of desirable colors with extra-large plank options. According to Landes, it represents the next generation of direct digital printing.
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Stats 2023: Laminate resurgence drives sales higher
Floor Covering News
JULY 5, 2023
Modern manufacturing techniques have greatly improved the aesthetics of laminate flooring, allowing it to closely mimic the appearance of natural materials like hardwood, stone or tile,” said Randy McKellar, marketing manager, Lions Floor. Ditto for Germany, which doubled down on its efforts to service the U.S.
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Time2Design
DECEMBER 7, 2012
Well dreams do come true and I am off to Germany in January where I will be attending the IMM Cologne International Furniture Show , Living Kitchen and a quick trip to Amsterdam as part of BlogTour! But it is true, and I am thrilled to have been chosen to participate in Modenus BlogTour to Cologne Germany in January 2013. color trend.
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Laminate: Category still relevant amid stiff competition
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Inhaus laminates, which are made in Germany, feature advancements in digital imaging as well as installation. By Reginald Tucker. A prime example is the technology employed in Mannington’s signature Restoration laminate collection.
Get to Know: Butch Anthony
Heath Ceramics
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
Also on this property is his hand-built home, made from the stones and timber of an old local cotton mill, and recently featured in The New York Times. This property, which is now somewhat of a folk-art compound, is where at fourteen he began making birdhouses and stuffing his own taxidermy.
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Time2Design
FEBRUARY 6, 2013
BLANCO HOT FAUCET ~ photo credit Blanco-germany. BLANCOSAGA ~ photo credit Blanco-germany. Labels: #blogtourcgn , blanco , blancoamerica , cologne germany , FAUCET , imm cologne , KITCHEN FAUCET , kitchen sink , livingkitchen , my #blogtourcgn , PASSION FOR PERFECTION , SINK. cologne germany. tile and stone.
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Time2Design: Cabinet Hardware Stylish & Green
Time2Design
DECEMBER 31, 2012
The truth is I really wasnt aware they made all of their hardware from Recycled Aluminun and honestly I didnt know until I received a lovely, welcome to the #BlogTourCGN ~BlogTour Cologne Germany, package in the mail from Du Verre welcoming me to the team and letting me know how excited they are to be one of the BlogTour Sponsors. consentino.
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