Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2023

Based in California, Bentley Mills has a rich history in the flooring industry. “We For more than 40 years, Bentley has aimed to defined design, color, quality and customer service in the commercial carpet industry. We look forward to our involvement with RFCI,” said Jay Brown, Bentley president and COO. “As

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2020

—Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the trade association representing producers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials and related products in North America, has entered into what it calls a transformative collaboration to provide industry-wide material ingredient transparency. Green Building Council.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

With this announcement, building design professionals have even more reason to “think tile” and “think North American” when building green. In addition to LEED, EPDs can be used to satisfy requirements in Green Globes, IgCC, ASHRAE 189.1 and ICC 700.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Following is a sampling of some new resilient glues designed to stand the test of time. Divergent Adhesives/574 Divergent 574, a modified pressure-sensitive adhesive, is a unique cross-linking polymeric adhesive designed for the installer in mind. Henry Gription is backed by Ardex America’s SystemOne warranty at the 20-year level.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Attract is a magnetic laying system for slabs designed with the circular economy in mind and guaranteed by Granitech, the technological brand of the Iris Ceramica Group. Hypertouch enhances the design and continuity of surfaces, eliminating unsightly cover plates and external switches.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2023

A mid higher consumer expectations and rising industry standards, flooring adhesives manufacturers have rolled out innovative enhancements and even brand-new iterations to boost performance and ease of use. Gription, a solvent-free, acrylic, polymer-based adhesive, is designed to receive flooring in a dry-to-the-touch or semi-wet state.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 8, 2015

Bellavita Tile, a leader in design and innovation for the North American tile industry, proudly announces status as the first manufacturer with production facilities in China to achieve Green Squared TM certification under ANSI standard A 138.1. Green Building Industry Insights Product Information'

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 11, 2020

The new Amtico Signature Collection features an extended range of contemporary wood, stone and abstract designs as well as unique laying patterns and full custom capabilities that are said to make it simple to create a stunning floor. Tempus is designed for clean, simple interiors. Amtico provides full custom design services as well.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Green Building Council (USGBC) named Shaw Industries a 2023 Leadership Award recipient during a special ceremony here earlier this week at the annual Greenbuild Conference. The post USGBC recognizes Shaw Industries for sustainability efforts appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

The event features webinars from industry leaders, on-demand content from trusted partners and the ability to earn CEUs. Introduction to Tile Industry Standards. Learning Objectives: Understand how utilizing industry standards and methods will improve the quality of installations, elevate reputations and reduce callbacks or failures.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2020

Additionally, Coverings Connected provides our exhibiting companies and attendees ongoing opportunities for networking to promote growth and success across the industry.”. The Coverings Connected August event will address tile industry standards, selling tile post-pandemic and the health and wellness benefits of tile.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

Following is an overview of some of the latest grouts and sealants designed to address issues on the jobsite. NeverSeal also contributes to LEED credits, making it appeal to those making it a point to stay environmentally conscious. Custom Building Products.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 22, 2013

Each color has a unique blend of complimentary colors within its veining to add interest and depth, as well as pair beautifully with other design finishes.” (The From a design perspective, the result is that TidesHDP presents countless opportunities for creative expression, far beyond that of natural stone.”.

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Time2Design

JANUARY 27, 2014

Headed to #KBIS2014 ~ Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. BlogTour Vegas | KBIS | IBS | Design & Construction Week | 2014. the inaugural Design & Construction week! KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) and IBS (International Buidlers Show) have joined together to create one show in one place at the same. Newer Post.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 8, 2019

This partnership between industry and government increases carpet recycling and reuse to reduce the amount of old carpet going to landfills. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified. LEED promotes and awards certification for a whole-building approach to sustainability. Cradle to Cradle (C2C) .

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2024

I had been working in the architecture and design industry for 12 years. As senior editor for three commercial design publications, I became completely immersed in what my co-host on “Architects as Healers Buildings as Medicine” refers to as the CULT-ure of architecture. I thought to myself, “I must not be working hard enough.”

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

CANTON, OH (July 21, 2014) – Two members of the tile industry donated tile and installation materials for three Habitat for Humanity homes in Escondido, California, in June. Herb Miller, executive director of TPFH and its parent organization, Mountain Re-Source Center, thanked the tile industry for its ongoing support. About Daltile.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2023

Since 1969 the show has served as a leading platform for the commercial design industry and boasts myriad learning, networking and educational opportunities for attendees and exhibitors alike across nearly 1 million square feet of exhibit space. The product is also built to withstand heavy foot and rolling load traffic.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

It’s common knowledge among industry observers that commercial tends to lag behind residential activity—at least during normal business cycles anyway. Certain Main Street/ Commercial segments, like education, performed very well in 2021 and into 2022,” noted Quentin Quathamer, director of Main Street commercial, Shaw Industries.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

Regarding the environment, the UL-certified Industry-Wide Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for North American-made ceramic tile shows that ceramic tile has the lowest environmental impact across major impact categories, when compared to other floorings with generic EPDs evaluated under the same product category rules. More at: [link].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 1, 2017

RIBA North is hosting Moulding Futures: Collaborative Explorations in Ceramics for Architecture symposium on Friday 8th December, a one-day event created by ECAlab and supported by Tile of Spain, the University of Liverpool and Leeds Beckett University. Eagle Place (detail). ade and a multi-coloured cornice. © Paul Carstairs-Arup.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Mediterranea utilizes Dynamic HD Imaging design technology to flawlessly blend the modern look of cement with the delicate veining and coloration from exquisite stones. It’s a look you’ll find only from the tile design craftsmen at Mediterranea. Industry Insights Innovations Product Information' www.mediterranea-usa.com.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

Coverings Connected provided nearly 4,000 industry professionals with four days of online educational opportunities. The online event, a first for Coverings, provided nearly 4,000 industry professionals with four days of educational webinars and online networking opportunities. Industry dynamics. Green Building Council.

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Time2Design

AUGUST 6, 2013

ASID LA | Dwell Labs Designer Tour. As part of Dwell on Design, in Los Angeles, in conjunction with ASID Los Angeles and LA Design Magazine, I was invited to attend a VIP Tour of Dwell Labs LA. In each location we were allowed to tour each residence, meet the interior designers and discover how they brought their vision to life.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

Product quality, design, innovation, Italian origin, and sustainability are all key components of the Italian ceramic tile industry’s success. The Italian tile industry has analysed the product’s environmental impacts over its entire life cycle by means of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Aix by Atlas Concorde. Moon Stone by Coem.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Our full line includes underlayments, thin-set mortars, grouts, sealers and cleaners designed with the environment in mind. Green Building Council LEED certification and are compliant with other green building industry standards. CUSTOM has over 100 Build Green products and the Emerald System, which contribute to U.S.

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Products LEED Grout Natural Stone 40

Floor Covering News

JULY 28, 2022

Holton, a seasoned industry professional who joined Bentley in 2009 as an account executive, will now focus on engaging industry partners on Bentley’s evolving sustainability progress and continued initiatives. I’m thrilled to welcome Holly into her new Bentley role,” said Jay Brown, Bentley president and chief operating officer. “As

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Los Angeles LEED Portland Industry 98

Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2023

These employee engagement events will take place at the commercial flooring manufacturer’s “Living Site” carpet tile plant in Virginia, and at its Light Lab Design Center and other commercial plants in North Georgia. Events at the facility, which is nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, will include plant tours for employees and their families.

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Georgia LEED Virginia Products 40

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Projects designed with Urban Wood being specified are eligible for LEED points. “These new colors bring contemporary, high-end design image ‘looks’, especially to glass tile installations,” stated Ryan Blair, LATICRETE Channel Manager. provides globally proven construction solutions for the building industry.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. If that weren’t enough, the organizers of Coverings also offered a wide-ranging conference program comprising more than 70 informative seminars and demonstration sessions targeting every segment of the industry, all free of charge, and many with CEU credits.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

Industry observers say the first and fourth quarters of 2020 performed significantly better than the second and third quarters. When employees do return to work, they can expect to see new office layouts designed to provide a safe and protected environment. The workplace is among the most diverse segments in terms of flooring choices.

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Giotile

MAY 26, 2014

Though there are many tiles specifically designed for use in demanding commercial applications, your specifications will vary from space to space. As you develop tile specification requirements for your next project, it’s important to keep a few things in mind: What is the design style of the space? Is slip resistance imperative?

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

Every day, I assist architects and designers to understand these shifts and ensure that their client’s expectations, as well as the needs of the jobsite, are met with the correct products and installation methods. The structural engineer had designed the frame to hold only 13 lbs. of tile assembly per square foot.

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Architecture System LEED Kansas City 40

Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2024

As leading authorities from government agencies, standards organizations and design specification, each panelist is said to provide valuable and actionable insights. Dorian Krausz (PE, LEED AP), Carbon Leadership Forum-Rocky Mountain/Pathways. Alison Kinn Bennett, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

— The Flooring Sustainability Summit , taking place here July 17-18, will feature an impressive opening keynote panel of leading authorities from the architecture, interior design and green building community. Peter Templeton, president and CEO, U.S.

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ModCraft

JANUARY 17, 2011

ModCraft was started by Industrial Designer David Clark in his Williamsburg, Brooklyn apartment. John are able to design and hand make their products in a larger volume. Likewise, our operation is within the 500 mile LEED radius of many East Coast construction projects. This is ModCraft. There he and his wife Mary St.

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The A to Z of Building

MAY 15, 2015

to launch the industry's only free LEED Exam Prep program. The comprehensive curriculum will educate design professionals about green. CureCrete Distribution has partnered with GreenCE, Inc.

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