Tue.Oct 13, 2020

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Kintsugi Art: Inspiring Tile Design

As The Tile Turns

Many of today’s loveliest ceramic tile designs draw on ancient concepts and artforms to deliver classic aesthetics. These styles can often be traced back to Japan, where design takes on a spiritual element while also highlighting the value of imperfection.

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Natural Stone Institute testing lab receives three distinctions

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute’s testing lab has received three noteworthy distinctions including those related to USACE Validation, ASSIMAGRA S.TONE Network and Fischer Fixings USA. USACE Validation. The Natural Stone Institute testing lab has received validation by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the ASTM C97 test method for absorption and bulk specific gravity of dimension stone.

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Video Details Hands-on Certified Tile Installer (CTI) Test

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Have you seen this video by Sal DiBlasi about the hands-on Certified Tile Installer (CTI) test ? If you haven't and you're considering becoming certified, we encourage you to do so. We've even embedded it into this article.

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FCICA to host virtual mid-year meeting

Floor Covering News

Glen Ellyn, Ill.—Flooring industry professionals, premier commercial flooring contractors, distributors, manufacturers and consultants will connect virtually at FCICA’s annual mid-year event, titled Connecting the Flooring Community. “We’re putting together an interesting educational and engaging program of informative how-tos, innovative product presentations, an industry leader keynote speaker and online get togethers,” said CJ Church, executive director.

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Anxiety Over Home Improvement Projects? Take Control and Start by Making a Plan

Kitchen and Residential Design

Home improvements are exciting, but they also come with a certain level of nerves and anxiety. You're anticipating great changes for your home, but these usually come at a heavy financial burden and/or worries about the way they'll turn out. However, there are ways to manage these overwhelming feelings by incorporating a plan for your home and yourself.

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WFCA releases new PPP loan guidance

Floor Covering News

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association has released the following new guidance on PPP loan forgiveness. “For businesses that received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan , they have ten months after the end of the covered period to apply to have the loan forgiven. The covered period starts when the loan is provided and ends either eight or 24 weeks later.

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FloorFolio introduces EnviroQuiet case studies

Floor Covering News

Edison, N.J.—For the first time, FloorFolio Industries has introduced case studies for its EnviroQuiet LVT. The introductory case studies illustrate how EnviroQuiet LVT has been able to enhance the living and working conditions for a variety of populations, according to the company. “For years we have quietly introduced EnviroQuiet successfully throughout the United States, and, with the request from our customers, we have decided to share some of those success stories to the industry,” said Mic

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