Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. As we close out July and welcome the familiar feel of August, it’s important to reflect on the Summer and appreciate all that accompanies these hot and humid days. As Summer dwindles on, let’s take a moment to honor our favorite designers hailing from the United States! Featuring some names and trends on the forefront of modern American design, as well as some unexpected ways to cut down your new commute time to the home-office, truly a new-age America

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

Atlanta—LG Hausys America, one of the world’s leading providers of building and decorative materials, has officially established its LG Hausys flooring division to serve the North American market. Leveraging its globally recognized brand, LG Hausys America’s flooring division is launching with a robust lineup of resilient products spanning luxury vinyl tile, SPC, sports flooring and commercial sheet.

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Rubble Tile

JULY 27, 2020

Stone-look porcelain has come a long way. With today’s technology, it’s possible to use porcelain tile in place of natural stone tile without sacrificing beauty, elegance, or even luxury. Designers and homeowners choose porcelain over stone for a number of reasons, but the most compelling.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

By Ken Ryan. It would not be outlandish to suggest the flooring industry has never seen a product category quite like LVT in all its permutations. While some observers like to compare the LVT phenomenon with that of laminate in its heyday, distribution executives say there is no comparison. “Laminate was strictly a retail product—it never made it into commercial,” said Jeff Striegel, president of Elias Wilf, Owings Mills, Md.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 27, 2020

Being an Architect is hell. I've said it before and a lot of you have agreed with me (the smart ones typically). While I think it's one of the best jobs you can have, being an architect can complicate other aspects of your life, aspects that "regular" people can blissfully go about their lives completely, and at times, blissfully unaware. I am in full-blown renovation at my house at the moment, and I am either a genius or a complete lunatic for choosing this time to tackle the work.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

Today’s Retail Recovery Across America series takes us to Madison, Wis., where FCNews publisher, Steve Feldman, sat down with Adam Nonn, owner of Nonn’s Flooring, to discuss the state of business, advice for driving traffic in store, the importance of advertising and much more! Additions to the series are added weekly, so check back often.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JULY 27, 2020

Photo by Michu ??ng Quang on Unsplash Depending on the type of weather you live on, owning an HVAC system might be an absolute must. Whether it is an air conditioner for hot weather or heaters for cold ones, or even ventilation systems to make a building’s environment more comfortable, these devices require three things: a good installation, proper maintenance, and in case they are necessary, well-performed repairs.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has surpassed 10,000 members and set a new record in its 60-year history, continuing its strong trend of growth and increasing its standing as the preeminent voice for the floor covering industry. “This is a remarkable achievement, and it’s just the beginning,” said Scott Humphrey, chief executive officer, WFCA.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

Eric Pucilowski. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of construction solutions for the building industry, has promoted Eric Pucilowski, Robert Smith and Brett Spencer to the positions of regional vice president of sales, allowing each to serve their respective region with greater authority and deliver tailored customer service to their clients.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

By K.J. Quinn. For consumers looking to purchase waterproof WPC or rigid flooring , the number of choices can be daunting. While some dealers think the less-is-more approach works, others believe in offering as many choices as possible. Despite having varying numbers of brands, all dealers agree that each offering should have something— color, texture, construction , etc.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

Dalton—Polycom Industries, the 20+ year old adhesives, coatings and product assembly specialist, has been rebranded with a new logo, website and marketing initiatives. “We wanted to reinforce our positioning in the marketplace as a highly technical, yet incredibly agile solutions provider,” said Larry Reed, sales director at Polycom. “We believe our new tagline ‘Custom Innovative Solutions’ reflects that promise to all of our customers.”.

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