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How to Elevate Your Fall Decor With Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Fall is upon us once again, and it’s time to look toward your seasonal home decor. For some people, this means a complete renovation of one or more rooms. When the time comes to give a home a new face, or even create an entirely new building or addition, cement tiles can be an outstanding way to elevate the decor with earth tones that are evocative of this time of year.

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Cool Kitchen Flooring Tile Trends

Why Tile

Looking for kitchen flooring ideas? Stone-, slate-, and wood-look ceramic tile are all popular options for kitchen flooring, but no one said you have to stick with a traditional style. Unusual kitchen tile flooring is currently trending, especially in cool colors such as blues, grays, and greens. Whichever shade you choose, cool hues inspire feelings… The post Cool Kitchen Flooring Tile Trends appeared first on Why Tile.

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U.S. tile consumption takes a blow in 2020

Floor Covering News

Anderson, S.C.—The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has released its 2Q 2020 U.S. Ceramic Tile Industry Update. According to the group, U.S. ceramic tile consumption through 2Q 2020 took a major blow, registering at 1.24 billion square feet, down 17.1% vs. 2Q 2019. Imports. Through 2Q 2020, 815.8 million square feet of ceramic tile arrived in the U.S., down 22.2% from 2Q 2019.

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How to Install Floor Tile When It's Natural Stone Rather Than Ceramic

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

If you're considering how to install natural stone floor tile, be aware that there's a significant difference between natural stone and ceramic tile especially when it's over wood framing. Unfortunately, many consumers, builders and even some tile installers share the mistaken idea that natural stone tile products may be installed over a wood-framed floor in the same way as is ceramic and porcelain tile.

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Mike’s Custom Flooring joins Fuse Alliance

Floor Covering News

Parker, Colo.—Mike’s Custom Flooring, Inc., has joined Fuse Alliance, a member-owned organization of professional commercial flooring contractors. “Mike’s Custom Flooring is a highly respected flooring and window coverings contractor, and we’re delighted that they will strengthen the Fuse Alliance presence in Southern California,” said Geoff Gordon, executive director of Fuse Alliance.

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The Rich Hues & Varied Tones of Rubble Tile’s New Porcelain Collections

Rubble Tile

Variations in tone, shade, and hue are some of the most prominent features of natural stone tile. And the most sought after. We’re excited to introduce two new porcelain tile collections by Mediterranea that use color variation to replicate the beauty of natural stone. Both.

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Tile of Spain Awards names distinguished jury

Floor Covering News

For another year, the Tile of Spain Awards for Architecture, Interior Design and Final Degree Projects, organized by ASCER, will be judged by a top-ranking jury. At this 19th edition, the jury will be presided over by prestigious Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and Javier Villar of KKAA studio in Tokyo. The other members of the jury are professionals with celebrated careers in Spain or abroad and an extensive knowledge of how ceramic materials can be used in architecture.

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Carpet One launches Breast Cancer Research Foundation campaign

Floor Covering News

Manchester, N.H.—As breast cancer awareness month begins, Carpet One Floor & Home is launching a new pink ribbon welcome mat campaign. The “Carpet One Welcomes Your Support” campaign supports long-time charitable partner, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). Through the sales of pink ribbon welcome mats, Carpet One Floor & Home supports BCRF in their mission to prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world’s most promising research, the company said.

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Pine Discount Furniture vs. Austina Discount Quality Pine Furniture

Kitchen and Residential Design

Pine trees belong to the softwood family, which means that they are softer than other materials made of hardwood. You can read more about them on this site here. These trees grow all around the world, and they are shock-resistant and stiff, which makes them the right choice for furniture. The builders can also easily build and craft the pinewood during the manufacturing stage because they're softer than oak and other hardwoods.

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Taylor introduces Timberline adhesive

Floor Covering News

Dalton— Taylor Adhesives introduced a moisture-cured, low-odor urethane adhesive for wood flooring installation called Timberline. Coming in 3.5-gallon metal pails, Timberline features a strong, elastomeric bond, fast-grab and non-slump characteristics for easy installation, as well as low VOCs. Coverage is 35 to 180 sf/gallon, depending on application and trowel size used.

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Peab Builds New Elementary School in Barkarbystaden

The A to Z of Building

Peab has been commissioned to build a preschool and elementary school, Ålsta School, in Barkarbystaden northwest of Stockholm. The customer is Järfälla Municipality and the contract is.

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Household remodeling projects nearly double in Q2

Floor Covering News

The remodeling industry is largely recovering from its Q1 COVID-19-induced dip. Hackettstown, N.J.—The remodeling industry is largely recovering from its Q1 COVID-19-induced dip, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) recently released Market Outlook report. According to the report, the percentage of homeowners actively working on remodeling projects increased significantly, from 19% in Q1 to 36% in Q2.

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Dekton® Goes Carbon-Neutral

Stone Update

Cosentino group meets international goals for production of the ultra-compact surface.

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Bostik names Loferski director of marketing

Floor Covering News

Eric Loferski. Wauwatosa, Wis.—Bostik, Inc. has named Eric Loferski director of marketing, consumer & construction business unit – North America. Loferski brings a wealth of marketing experience to his new position. His notable career includes director of marketing at Zurn Industries, LLC. Prior to that, he was vice president of marketing at Wigwam Mills and director of marketing – portable power & cleaning systems at Briggs & Stratton.

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Tom’s Tips launches part four of multi-part series

Floor Covering News

Dalton—Throughout the pandemic , Tom Jennings, WFCA ’s vice president of professional development, has shared valuable insights for retailers through short video lessons launched weekly. This week, Jennings has launched part four off a multi-part series, available above, titled “Lessons learned from informercials.” In this episode, Jennings talks about how retailers need to develop their own style that is comfortable both for them and their target customer.

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Välinge adds Liteback licensee

Floor Covering News

Viken, Sweden—Kingfisher Decorative Material is the latest licensee for Välinge Innovation’s new Liteback sustainable core technology. 5G licensee since April 2019, Kingfisher has now extended its collaboration with Välinge to include Liteback for its SPC products. “Välinge’s Liteback technology is a perfect match for Kingfisher and our customers,” said Lucas Zhu, general manager of Kingfisher. “Reducing weight while keeping the same performance is much appreciated, especially

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