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Made in USA: Manufacturers ramp up domestic production

Floor Covering News

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Across all flooring categories suppliers are ramping up their domestic production to meet the needs of their customer base and consumers across the country. AHF Products, for example, has one of the most robust domestic production operations as any supplier in the industry. Somerset, Ky.;

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New Options on Green Squared and an Innovative Mortar That Sets in Hours

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. New Rapid-Setting Mortar from MAPEI. This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. www.mapei.com.

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A Clean Slate: How Rough Slate Can Have a Clean Aesthetic

Architectural Ceramics

They produce and export 90 percent of the region’s natural slate used for roofing or flooring. European countries that are lesser known but also offer slate quarries are Belgium, Germany, Italy and Wales. The world’s second-largest producer and exporter of slate, takes us to South America.

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NSI selects award recipients

Floor Covering News

In 1998, Cohen became president of the Marble Institute of America (MIA). Jensen then personally contacted several quarries to solicit their involvement and contributions to the program, according to the company. Her knowledge of product and production, along with her strength of character, always persevered, the company said.

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Natural Stone 101

Kitchens for Living

In terms of user friendliness and durability it usually comes down to natural stone or man made products such as quartz. Like with all natural stone, price is largely determined by how close you are to the source (quarry or port). Slate- This is another stone that’s great for flooring and exterior as well as interior applications.

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Trade war forces suppliers to re-strategize

Floor Covering News

trade war with China—and the subsequent reciprocal tariffs and duties on both sides—has had tangible ramifications on the flooring industry. This is particularly evident in segments such as LVT, SPC and WPC , but also engineered hardwood and laminate flooring. Engineered Floors. The protracted U.S.

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