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Ceramic Tile: The Key Element to Sustainable Building

Tile of Spain USA

Ceramic tiles have become a fundamental building and surface material for the development, and design of sustainable commercial and residential projects. Read on as we explore the immeasurable benefits of ceramics and find out what makes tile from Spain so durable, safe and hygienic. Ceramic tiles do not alter with the passage of time.

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Natural Stone Institute announces Thor Lundh Quarrier Award

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He industrialized larvikite production in Norway and today the company is developing a global brand. “We Lundh has been instrumental in transitioning quarry operations from manual to industrial production, contributing to numerous local and international jobs.

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Novalam adds i4F technologies to enter global SPC market

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Novalam serves customers across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and EU countries as well as the United Kingdom, Norway and Switzerland. The introduction of i4F’s easy-to-install, drop-lock technologies into our global portfolio enables us to take a giant step towards achieving that objective.”

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Milestone’s Essence At The Rubble Tile Showroom

Rubble Tile

Quarried from coastal regions, Norway’s fine-grained slate has been the foundation of grand cathedrals and modest homes. Photos Courtesy of Milestone Scandinavian design is known for clean lines, minimalist style and high functionality. But did you know that slate is the backbone of Scandinavian design?

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10 Design Lessons You Can Learn From Scandinavian Interiors

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Scandinavian design extends to the countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland—offering a vast and eclectic taste that personifies this design movement and is characterized by simplicity, functionality and minimalism. Are we all ready to hop on a place and move to Norway, Finland, Denmark or Sweden?

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Norwegian Climbing Gym Looks Like An Actual Mountain

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The Norwegian Mountaineering Center by Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter juts up into the sky from the Romsdal Fjord in Åndalsnes, Norway. Instead of using rocks and snow, however, the design covers the building with a pixelated copy of the mountains made in tiles. Its massive, angular tower mimics snow-capped mountains in the distance.

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Step Warmfloor: Radiant heating minus the hassle

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Step Warmfloor is designed for use under most “non-conductive” flooring surfaces—ceramic, porcelain tiles, natural stone, hardwood, laminate and even carpet. Her husband, Stefan, invented the product in Norway back in 1981.) “Our Utilized in Europe for several decades prior to its introduction to the U.S.

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