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Coverings 2022 shines light on innovation, design

Floor Covering News

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. The finish allows traditional indoor lines to become suitable for exteriors without any change to the visual design.

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Sika to bring tile install solutions to Coverings 2023

Floor Covering News

The nation’s best contractors and distributors are encouraged to visit booth #3638 April 18 to 21 to meet Sika representatives and explore the bottom-to-top systems designed for the growing GPTP/S market.

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Prevent Cracks in Tiled Surfaces Through Subfloor Preparation

CUSTOM Insights Blog

This popular design trend is pushing the boundaries of tile installation with increased importance on crack prevention. In addition, tile isn’t designed to flex so any “bounciness” in the floor should be fixed prior to tile installation. Larger tiles need a flatter floor.

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Suppliers reveal next big things for 2021

Floor Covering News

When it comes to style and design, suppliers agree color palettes and printed visuals will mean more than ever as consumers look to the home as a safe haven and even truer expression of self. I think as an industry you will see everyone start to expand their portfolios to meet the needs of a healthier home.”. Anderson/Tuftex.

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The MIA Toronto Chapter Discusses the Nuances of Natural Stone Installation

StoneDimensions

The goal of this group would be to provide training for the Natural Stone Industry and create awareness to the Architectural and Design Communities. After a short break, the evening session provided CEU credits for Architects and Designers in the Toronto Area. chapters installation newsletter'

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Installation: Grouts, mortars ‘seal’ the deal

Floor Covering News

The flooring will more or less provide the backdrop for the design of the space or just simply serve as the place we live our lives on day in and day out. Perhaps the most design-savvy of flooring categories, tile is most particularly supported by grout and mortar products. Custom Building Products.

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Wood: There’s nothing like the real thing

Floor Covering News

“It’s that clean, European white oak visual, thick veneer, but it has that oil finish that gives it that low luster,” said Charla Pettingill, director of creative product design–hard surfaces at Shaw. Joinery, by comparison, offers a wood floor with an inlay design inspired by a Japanese woodworking design element.