Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

After trawling through list after list of proposed tile and interior trends of 2019, it seems there are a few things everyone is ready to see a lot of (predominantly those growing on the success of last years trends), and a couple of others from left-field that stand alone. There are also a some things trend-spotters really can’t agree on. For the benefit of Tile Addict readers, here is a list of the most hyped trends from across the board.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Designers are always trying to find creative ways to work with color in a space. And one of those creative trends is going for colored interior trim and molding. We don’t normally give too much notice to trim. It’s usually a purely utilitarian element in the room used to hide gaps around doors, windows and flooring. Most of the time, trim and molding match the door or flooring they surround.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

After trawling through list after list of proposed tile and interior trends of 2019, it seems there are a few things everyone is ready to see a lot of (predominantly those growing on the success of last years trends), and a couple of others from left-field that stand alone. There are also a some of things trend-spotters really can’t agree on. For the benefit of Tile Addict readers, here is a list of the most hyped trends from across the board.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Nothing brings the outside indoors like glass doors and rows of windows. They create an instant portal to the great outdoors. And with sliding glass doors and windows that are also stackable/foldable, you can maximize your indoor and outdoor spaces while increasing your entertainment options. Below are some of the ways these versatile glass doors and windows are being used today.

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Trendir Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Buying your first home is always a big deal; however, how many new homeowners don’t truly know what essentials they truly need. While most know owning a home is a pretty big commitment most forget that it is also an expensive one too, particularly if you are seeking to decorate your home from scratch. Keeping that in mind, we have brought you 10 things we believe every first-time homeowner needs in their new residence.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

February 18/25, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 19 By Paul Stuart One of the most important questions we can ask in our industry is what drives quality installers? What really makes them tick? Not what makes them quality or great installers—that’s easy. Great installation, on schedule, dependable, on time, highly trained to work with and […].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. . Who doesn’t love Urban Outfitters when you’re looking for something fresh and different? Previously, you could occasionally pick up a unique home accent or two from their website or shop. Now you can furnish your entire home with five new Urban Outfitters furniture collections, just in time for spring.

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Stone Update

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Polycor-owned company receives ANSI/NSC 373 certification for three sites in central Indiana.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

February 18/25, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 19 By Ken Ryan Among mid-sized carpet mills, Southwind stands out for the way it has aggressively expanded into the hard surfaces arena. In three years, hard surface—LVT, WPC and hardwood—has gone from zero to an estimated 60% of Southwind’s overall business, and flooring dealers are quick to […].

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

February 18/25, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 19 By Megan Salzano The debut of Hannover Fairs USA’s Domotex USA will soon be under way. The show, which is set to take place Feb. 28 to March 2 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, will focus on the American residential floor covering industry. Exhibitors […].

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

February 18/25, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 19 By Ken Ryan Leading adhesives manufacturers are coming to market with new products that claim to be faster, stronger and safer than previous iterations. Indeed, many of the new offerings boast enhanced eco-friendly properties, are able to cure underwater and be installed in higher relative humidity (RH) […].

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

February 18/25, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 19 By Reginald Tucker Orlando—Shaw Flooring Network dealers have been clamoring for an easier, more manageable way to track rebates on qualifying purchases of merchandising systems and samples. Shaw Floors believes it has answered that call via a new, streamlined invoicing program called SFN 365, which officially made […].

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

February 18/25, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 19 By Tom Jennings This past year I had the opportunity to visit a number of flooring dealers around the country. In nearly every case, I was seeing their showrooms for the first time, much like their own customers do. In doing so, I was reminded that one […].

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

February 18/25, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 19 By Jim Augustus Armstrong A dealer recently told me his close ratio is only 15%. “Our sales team is wasting time with people who wind up not buying,” he stated. I told him it sounded like he was not answering the prospects’ unspoken question. When I bring […].

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Saint-Georges, Quebec, Canada—Mirage presented its annual Spirit Award at a special event held as part of the 2019 Surfaces Exhibition in Las Vegas. The award recognizes a Mirage distributor who has demonstrated outstanding performance in the previous year. Derr Flooring Co., a Mirage distributor for 12 years, received the President’s Award for having the highest […].

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Chicago—Gerflor USA has introduced a new linoleum source to U.S. designers with theDLW linoleum Landscape collection—its first collection following the acquisition of DLW Flooring’s linoleum activities in March 2018. Made of 100% USDA-certified, bio-based materials, the product line strengthens the company’s commitment to style, performance and the environment.

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