Wed.Apr 08, 2020

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From Indoors to Outdoors: Examining the use of Ceramic Tile Outside of the Home

Tile of Spain USA

First impressions are everything and the outer appearance of a home has a lot to tell. Exterior living spaces like terraces, balconies, patios, pool areas and more, are just as important in the world of design as interior spaces. Ceramic tiles allow us to bring the beauty of interior design and personal style to outdoor spaces. Durable, sustainable, waterproof and slip resistant, ceramic is the material of choice to adorn surfaces outside.

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Playlist of the Week – Tartan Day

Architectural Ceramics

Week of April 6th, 2020. Every April 6 th , Tartan Day is celebrated to commemorate the Scottish Declaration of independence, and to recognize the achievements of Scottish descendants who settled in North America. It is a joyous occasion filled with traditions from the old, Celtic culture and a great excuse to break out your favorite kilt and bagpipe.

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Sophisticated surfaces with Maximum impact

Diary of a Tile Addict

Agata Atena by Fiandre. With Coverings cancelled due to the Coronavirus epidemic, Diary of a Tile Addict has been opened up to select tile manufacturers to keep the flow of tile information flowing world-wide. Known and trusted tile brands have been offered one FREE post during an initial three month trial, covering April, May, and June 2020. The latest of these posts comes from Fiandre , part of the Iris Ceramica Group.

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What Makes our Dimensional Tile Glazes Unique?

ModCraft

ModCraft tile style Hudson in “Lobster” glaze…Part of the individuality of our ceramic tiles comes from the glaze variation that occurs from hand spraying and firing our dimensional wall tile in small batches. We welcome the changes in effects, tone, and color this produces. Each tile is different and unique, enhancing the dimensional nature of ModCraft tile.

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2020 Xiamen Stone Fair Moves to October

Stone Update

World’s largest hard-surface event will also have online platform in June; 2021 show to be later.

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Hot Links: A Fresh Serving of Online Fun

JG Kitchens

No, this isn’t a post about spicy sausage, though I can probably write one of those if you’re really interested :-). This is a roundup of some of the cool articles I’ve been part of lately. I thought I’d share these from time to time. Here’s the first Hot Links post. Let me know what you think please! 1. This first hot link takes you to a Forbes.com piece I’m really proud of.

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Pokarna Engineered Stone Contributes $260K-plus for Covid-19 Fight

Stone Update

Quantra manufacturer offers equal contributions to two Indian state relief funds.

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A Home Well Traveled, Lars Bolander’s Stunning Palm Beach Estate

The Ace of Space

Showhouses are to the design industry what fashion is to the runway. An opportunity for designers to flex their creative muscle and whet their design appetites. And while the results are always stunning, it leaves us to wonder what the houses looked like “before.” Some were vacant or newly constructed and in a few cases, […]. The post A Home Well Traveled, Lars Bolander’s Stunning Palm Beach Estate appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.

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Is Now a Good Time to Start a Home Garden?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Home gardening, especially among millennials, is more popular than ever. Between 2008 and 2013, there was a 63% rise in millennial gardening. Now that most of the nation is staying home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, it could be the perfect time to start a home garden (as long as you don’t violate stay-at-home orders or social distancing practices to buy supplies).

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Using Instagram to build business in the age of COVID-19

Floor Covering News

By Megan Salzano. In these unprecedented times, social distancing has become the “new norm.” In the U.S., and around the globe, we are spending more and more time apart from our friends and family. The distance has created—along with powerful feelings of isolation and, for some, panic and anxiety—an intense need to digitally interact. As its name implies, social media has become one of the few ways people around the world get social—that includes where they get their news, speak to each other an

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Foolproof tips to Spring Clean your Closet

Trendir Magazine

Spring is officially here, and it’s time to vigorously deep clean the home- that includes your closet. Though deep cleaning can seem like a tedious task, it’s quite relaxing, especially for those that are now spending a lot of time at home. If you’ve ever been guilty of throwing-everything-in-a-corner-chair-and-ignoring it all week, then you know the fear of having someone open the door and being tumbled over by a clothing monster.

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Navigating the Payroll Protection Program

Floor Covering News

The application process for the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans began on Friday, April 3. Updated guidance. According to the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), $70 billion has been assigned by banks to those applying for loans; thus far, banks participating in the program are only working with pre-existing customers; many banks have opted not to take part in the program at all; already the federal government is committing to extend the loans bey

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Coverings Connected: The Webinar Schedule

Stone Update

Education tailored to industry segments; fabricators featured on April 21.

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Stanton outlines retail services amid COVID-19

Floor Covering News

Stanton Carpet released the following message regarding its service to its partners during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Stanton Carpet supports its retail partners. We’re all in this together. Our Georgia facility is fully operational, available and here to support your needs. Here’s how we can help: SWATCHES. Log onto Stantonb2b.com to order swatches.

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How to submit an SBA PPP loan application

Floor Covering News

( This article was originally published by entrepreneur.com.). By Mat Sorensen. Many small-business owners are completing their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications and are running into common questions and roadblocks. The immediate question right now revolves around two issues: How do I work with my bank or find a bank to get it submitted?

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FCICA to hold ‘Managing Cash Flow’ webinar

Floor Covering News

The Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) continues its live online educational series with a webinar on ‘Managing Your Cash Flow during COVID-19,’ scheduled to take place Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at 1 p.m. EST. The webinar will be presented by Mick Holly, CEO of Flooring by the Numbers, a management consulting company. Holly has more than 30 years of experience helping the leaders of Fortune 500 firms implement strategic change programs.