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Greg Osterhout, Sam Arcot receive NSI awards

Floor Covering News

Arcot’s advocacy in the human rights space greatly complements the sustainable work practices that exist through NSI’s third-party verified Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (ANSI/NSI 373) and the NSI Accreditation program.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Not much new design going on there. Now we are looking to South America, Mexico, and India for these products. We also may not get the sizes we love right away because these countries’ standard sizes are unlike ours. The problem with U.S. They make the old 6×6 and 3×6 glazed tiles. They had the perfect storm.

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Rigid core reigns with a focus on innovation

Floor Covering News

Suppliers across the show floor showed off their version of PVC-free, recyclable or eco-friendly rigid core options designed to intrigue today’s “Earth-conscious” consumers. Now we’ve taken it and we’re offering the same colors in a herringbone option—so a little bit more stylistic in design. Take Raskin Industries for example.

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Avente Tile Talk: Ceramic Tile's Creative Nature

Tile Talk

in Mesopotamia and India. Thanks to the multitude of technological advancements available, such as ink-jet technology, ultra-thin slabs, nature-mimicking designs and patterns, ceramic tile has become a chameleon of the building and decorating industries with its inherit ability to adapt. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. Dating back to as early as the 7th century the Islamic Arts have influenced an array of cultures and societies, such as the notable geometric designs in their tile work. Examples of this work still exist in Spain, Italy, Morocco, India, and Turkey. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Jaisalmer Yellow Sandstone Floors Accent this Indian Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Bhuwalka House is expansive home in Bengaluru, India, completed by Khosla Associates , that showcases Indian raw materials with its bright Jaisalmer yellow sandstone floors. The space contains an underground garage, 4 bedrooms, a home theater, gym, and standard living spaces.

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Avente Tile Talk: Christmas Greetings from Avente Tile

Tile Talk

India: Houses are decorated with strings of mango leaves, lights are placed on the window sills and walls, and a star is hung outside. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design.

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