Floor Covering News
JULY 23, 2024
Dalton—The Idyllwild carpet collection from J+J Flooring takes its design cues directly from nature. The multi-format collection of broadloom and 18 x 36 tile includes three patterns available for specification in eight colorways intended to span warm and cool neutrals. Idyllwild’s visuals were inspired by a visit to California’s San Jacinto Mountains.
JG Kitchens
JULY 24, 2024
Musical performances by your favorite artists don't constitute noise pollution, but music blaring from passing cars below your window does. So do construction sounds, traffic sounds and leaf blowers on Saturday morning. What can you do about muffling these annoyances where you live – and why might doing so protect more than your hearing? The post How Noise Harms Your Health comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.
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Tile of Spain USA
JULY 17, 2024
With the summer heat blazing, outdoor oases are now in full effect! Backyard sanctuaries prove to be the ideal escape during these warmer, longer days. Utilizing ceramic floor and wall tiles in outdoor spaces elevates both style and ease of maintenance, allowing us to spend more time relaxing in the sun. Crafted from clay and subjected to firing, ceramics are a highly versatile material that effortlessly integrates into exterior environments, providing exceptional durability and resistance.
Floor Covering News
JULY 10, 2024
The resilient category has grown by leaps and bounds in just a few years and that’s not just in sales alone. Manufacturers have created new innovations within each resilient product segment to keep consumers coming back for more. Today, resilient flooring embodies the latest trending designs as well as the performance features most in demand. Following are three trends topping the charts: SolidTech Premier with Signature HDX, a technology that aims to take design realism, texture and color deta
Ceramic Tile Education Foundation
JULY 16, 2024
Are you familiar with the Coverings Cares program? If not, we'll explain in this article. CTEF is extremely grateful to Coverings, the global tile and stone experience and longtime supporter of CTEF, and its new initiative. As a result, I'm excited about telling you more. Here's the TL;DR on why we're grateful and excited.
Cement Style
JULY 12, 2024
Molokai Breeze Blocks at The Hart, Nashville, TN, Designed by Powell Architects The beauty and function of breeze blocks is undeniable and although for some, they never went out of style, for many they are just waking up to the idea. Since our debut in 2019, Villa Lagoon Tile’s Breeze Blocks have helped to revive this mid-century modern staple, with a more refined version of the pattern blocks of the original era.
Giotile
JULY 18, 2024
Lecce stone, a warm, malleable limestone, has been the cornerstone of architectural beauty in Italy’s southern region, especially in the Salento region and its capital, Lecc, often referred to as the “Florence of the South.” This unique limestone has played a central role in shaping the region’s buildings and sculptures, defining the aesthetic of what … The post From Ancient Artistry to Modern Mastery: GIO Tile Looks at the Timeless Charm of Lecce Stone appeared fir
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Floor Covering News
JULY 12, 2024
Since its inception, laminate flooring has always been lauded for its ability to replicate natural materials such as hardwood, stone and tile—essentially any material or source that can be scanned or photographed. The category’s ability to fool even the most discerning eyes has only continued to improve in recent years thanks to innovations in technology.
Diary of a Tile Addict
JULY 15, 2024
Focusing on the fractured, fragmented, forgotten, and found, Yorkshire born Philip Jolley morphs meaning, memory, and multidimensional delights into his ceramic work. Designed to look distorted and created as relics, Jolley’s unconventional vases, bowls, and wall decors appear as though they were lifted from history. Deliberately rough edges, a patchwork appearance, and crafted signs of wear give each piece a unique character that draws you in and encourages you to investigate.
Why Tile
JULY 10, 2024
The ever-popular subway tile design owes its stylish longevity to incredible versatility. Subway tiles were originally developed over 100 years ago for use in the New York subway system when designers were tasked with designing a surface that was both low-maintenance and bright. The Original Subway Tile Pattern The first subway tiles were glossy white… The post Subway Tile Layout Patterns appeared first on Why Tile.
Ceramics of Italy
JULY 17, 2024
NIDO by SIMAS is one of 39 products to have been granted an Honourable Mention by the international jury of the 28th ADI Compasso d’Oro Award. The Award Ceremony was held on 20 June at the ADI Design Museum in Milan, which is also hosting an exhibition of the selected products. One of these is the NIDO ceramic urinal with a beautiful glossy yellow Narcissus finish designed by Simone Anzellini of Simas Design Team.
Floor Covering News
JULY 15, 2024
Ceramic/porcelain tile has a unique attribute that few flooring materials can match: the ability to clad nearly any surface both indoor/outdoor the home. And that’s a trait that has allowed the category to retain its coveted market share, earning the third-highest dollar sales for years while other categories continue to face challenges. Not only has tile evolved in both size and format to cover surfaces such as countertops and walls, but tile suppliers have also invested heavily in finishing te
The A to Z of Building
JULY 23, 2024
Researchers have developed a computer vision system integrated with machine learning to enhance the precision of 3D concrete printing (3DCP). This innovative approach autonomously adjusts print parameters, ensuring consistent layer quality and reducing manual intervention, thus advancing construction technology towards greater sustainability and efficiency.
Life of an Architect
JULY 14, 2024
The vast majority of practicing architects view the time spent practicing their craft as a calling, but what happens when you don’t want to get out of bed? Today we discuss the role of "optimism" in architecture. The post Ep 155: Optimism first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 155: Optimism at Life of an Architect. The vast majority of practicing architects view the time spent practicing their craft as a calling, but what happens when you don’t want to get out of bed?
JG Kitchens
JULY 17, 2024
This article about enhancing your home's wellness potential with Prime Day deals published yesterday on Forbes.com, but you still have one day left to enjoy some savings. If these particular items are sold out, you can likely find comparable products for your home there or elsewhere. The post 10 Wellness Inspired Prime Day Gifts For Your Home comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.
Ceramics of Italy
JULY 11, 2024
Florim’s new Flagship store in London has opened its doors: the company confirms its presence in the lively design district of Clerkenwell. Present in the city since 2020, the company has moved to 56-60 St John St, Grant House Ground floor , where it has created a monobrand space intended to be a meeting and dialogue place for project professionals , where to schedule appointments and educational meetings but , above all, a place to get to know and experience firsthand the “Made in F
Floor Covering News
JULY 15, 2024
Ceramic/porcelain tile is perhaps the trendiest flooring product category available today. From its ability to showcase nearly any color, shape, size and texture, to its ability to clad almost any surface in the home, it’s not hard for consumers to use tile to shape their spaces around their own personal tastes. What’s more, tile can easily adjust to new home trends.
The A to Z of Building
JULY 9, 2024
Researchers have developed eco-friendly 3D-printed concrete (3DPC) using artificial aggregates from organic hemp shives, charcoal, and waste incinerator slag. These materials enhance the concrete's properties without compromising performance, supporting the sustainable building industry's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Floor Covering News
JULY 17, 2024
Washington, D.C. —FCNews is on the scene here for the start of the inaugural Flooring Sustainability Summit 2024 , an event that brings together key decision makers representing the flooring supply chain. “Nearly half a decade ago we learned nothing like this existed; it’s long overdue,” Bill Griese, deputy executive director of the TCNA (Tile Council of North America) said in his opening remarks. “We have one simple goal at this summit: dialogue.” With that Griese
Floor Covering News
JULY 17, 2024
Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville has introduced Trajectory, a concrete-look porcelain tile that can be used for both indoor and outdoor design. Trajectory is intended to be a stylish upgrade in concrete-inspired flooring that not only elevates interior design but also blurs the line between indoor and outdoor living spaces, creating a seamless connection with nature.
Floor Covering News
JULY 10, 2024
Pendleton, S.C.—Thanks to the 2024 Coverings Cares program, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has been awarded $8,910 in support of ceramic tile education programming. Coverings Cares is a new Coverings initiative to support the tile and stone industry, green initiatives and the local community that hosts the show each year with $50,000. For 2024, Coverings identified six non-profit charitable organizations recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as being tax-exempt by virtue of th
Floor Covering News
JULY 11, 2024
Louisville, Ky.—Louisville Tile, a nationwide distributor of ceramic tile , and Broadlume, a North American software and technology company , have formed a strategic partnership to bring the Wilcox Fifty Five private label tile collection to an even wider audience. “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Broadlume,” said Dub Newell, chief executive officer at Louisville Tile.
Floor Covering News
JULY 9, 2024
Dalton—Inspired by the intersection of natural materiality and masonry, Next Generation is EF Contract’s latest modular carpet tile for specification in commercial interiors. Next Generation was designed to expand the pool of options for budget-friendly soft flooring, injecting warmth into contract spaces through fabricated stone visuals. “Next Generation represents our ongoing commitment to design and manufacturing of commercial carpet with engaging visuals for all projects and price points,” s
Floor Covering News
JULY 9, 2024
Louisville, Ky.—Louisville Tile, a provider of high-quality tile and stone products, has received its ninth consecutive Best Places to Work in Kentucky award. This achievement showcases Louisville Tile’s commitment as a company to prioritize employee well-being and foster a thriving 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 de
Floor Covering News
JULY 8, 2024
The Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI), together with California flooring retailers, joined others in vehemently opposing California recycling bill AB 863, saying the proposed legislation could “threaten the entire flooring industry” if it becomes law. Initially intended to modify the state’s carpet recycling program, AB 863 was dramatically amended a few weeks ago to create an alternative program that would impact multiple flooring categories, including resilient flooring.
Floor Covering News
JULY 22, 2024
To promote the latest resilient products as 100% waterproof would be old news by now. Suppliers have long since moved on to other features—hybrid products, PVC-free offerings and 3D digitally enhanced as among the more recent. This impressive array of new waterproof products is highlighted in FCNews ’ 2024 Ultimate Waterproof Guide. This guide showcases scores of impressive waterproof products featuring ongoing trends like wider/longer planks joining newer innovations such as advanced imaging te
Floor Covering News
JULY 23, 2024
Harbor City, Calif.—Lunada Bay Tile introduced the Mistral collection, which was designed to reinterpret the heritage of Zellige tiles for the modern day. As one of the oldest tile-making traditions in the world, Zellige tiles have adorned mosques and palaces for centuries. “Zellige is truly timeless in tile design,” said Feras Irikat , marketing and design director, Lunada Bay Tile.
Floor Covering News
JULY 23, 2024
Cranston, R.I.—Ruggieri Brothers, alongside Ruggieri Carpet One, has just marked 75 years of excellence in the flooring industry—celebrating a legacy of quality, innovation and customer satisfaction that began in 1949. Founded by brothers Ed, Antonio and John Ruggieri, the family-owned business has grown into a cornerstone of the Rhode Island community that is now managed by the third generation of the Ruggieri family—William, Peter and David Ruggieri.
Floor Covering News
JULY 22, 2024
Arthur Scheel Woodbury, N.Y.—Stanton Carpet Corporation, a leading supplier of decorative, high-quality, self-branded carpet, custom rugs and hard surface, has added two senior leadership positions for hard surface. Robbie Spurr will shift from the Midwest regional vice president to the Southeast RVP and, effective July 8, Arthur Scheel has been promoted to regional vice president of the Midwest region having joined the company earlier in May as a territory manager.
Floor Covering News
JULY 8, 2024
When Bryan Park started Footprint s Floors—a mobile operation that offers professional flooring installation services—he knew he was onto something. But even he couldn’t have foresee n that 15 years later the business would evolve into a fast-growing franchise o peration with a “footprint” in 41 territories across the U.S. “ I had no idea that we would grow like we have , ” Park , founder and CEO , told FCNews.
Floor Covering News
JULY 17, 2024
Cincinnati, Ohio—Stonepeak, a leading U.S. manufacturer of high-tech porcelain solutions , announced its new partnership with Louisville, awarding the company distribution rights here. This strategic alliance is said to mark a significant step in expanding Stonepeak’s market presence and enhancing service delivery to its commercial and residential customers in this region.
Floor Covering News
JULY 18, 2024
Today’s flooring adhesives play a pivotal role in ensuring the stability and durability of floors across a multitude of spaces. These glues are adaptable as well, able to keep pace with the latest flooring trends thanks to sustainable formulations and cutting-edge technologies all designed to make the installation job more effective and efficient. Divergent Adhesives/U-2753 Divergent U-2753 is a single-component, hybrid urethane adhesive designed for interior and exterior use.
Floor Covering News
JULY 23, 2024
Los Angeles, Calif.—Emser Tile, a leading designer and producer of tile and natural stone, has unveiled new collections under its Enhance line. This line is said to offer specially designed, trend-forward and unique tile solutions with elevated designs and functional properties—suitable for various environments and tastes. Triveni glazed ceramic is available in seven colors, 11 patterns and seven sizes.
Floor Covering News
JULY 8, 2024
Dallas, Texas—In the competitive landscape in which retailers do business today, the importance of quality products that are readily available is paramount. “Made in the USA” products are uniquely positioned to serve this industry need. The Daltile brand has continuously offered customers over 80 unique Made in the USA tile collections of high quality to help retailers find success in today’s market with its own customers.
Floor Covering News
JULY 11, 2024
Philadelphia Commercial’s portfolio spans commercial glue-down LVP to broadloom carpet. Shown is Novara LVT. Fast. Simple. Easy. Those three words encapsulate what customers consistently say about Philadelphia Commercial’s products and services. Backed by Shaw Industries , the Philadelphia Commercial brand benefits from vertical integration that ensures speed in delivery, exceptional service and comprehensive warranties.
Floor Covering News
JULY 18, 2024
Clarksville, Tenn.—MILEstone has launched its Imprint collection, the second chapter of the innovative stories concept , created to “give a voice to the American design community.” “The imprint collection is the perfect addition to our stories concept,” said Rodolfo Panisi, CEO and president of Florim USA. “It embodies our commitment to design excellence and innovation, while paying homage to the deep-rooted connection between humanity and nature.
Floor Covering News
JULY 10, 2024
Chattanooga, Tenn.—Happy Feet International has announced its addition as a preferred supplier for the FEI Group. The FEI Group is the largest network of flooring contractors with 412 members, 1,189 locations, 200-plus supply partners and an estimated $14 billion in annual revenue. “We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Happy Feet International,” said Amie Foster, vice president of flooring at FEI Group.
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