Mon.Oct 21, 2019

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Week of October 21, 2019 – Renaissance Styles

Architectural Ceramics

Did you get a chance to visit the Renaissance festival this season? The Maryland Renaissance festival just ended this weekend and it got us thinking about what inspiration we can draw from the Middle Ages. From refurbished 1500s castles to the melding of contemporary design in renaissance spaces, these are your Top 5 Design Posts of the week. 1. Castles Close to Home. 6 Fairytale Castles in the U.S., The Discoverer.

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Cersaie Curiosities IV

Diary of a Tile Addict

Tile Addict isn’t done with the wonderful Cersaie discoveries just yet, there is still plenty to come! Wall&Decò ‘s textured and colourful designs drew us in, especially the art deco crossover feel of Cabinet de Curiosite, but it was the unique features of their range that are most worth a mention. Their Wet System is a patented coating technology that enables warterproofing and protection for humid areas, making it ideal for bathroom interiors.

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Lisbiz Strategies: How to stand apart from the pack

Floor Covering News

October 14/21, 2019: Volume 35/Issue 8 By Lisbeth Calandrino Do you ever wonder how stores that are so much alike can stay in business? (I’m talking about home centers in particular.) Think about it; they have the same problems you have: distinguishing themselves from the competition. Not only are they the same size, but […].

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Cersaie Curiosities IV

Diary of a Tile Addict

Tile Addict isn’t done with the wonderful Cersaie discoveries just yet, there is still plenty to come! Wall&Decò ‘s textured and colourful designs drew us in, especially the art deco crossover feel of Cabinet de Curiosite, but it was the unique features of their range that are most worth a mention. Their Wet System is a patented coating technology that enables warterproofing and protection for humid areas, making it ideal for bathroom interiors.

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4 Steps That Will Make You Feel Safer In Your Home

Kitchen and Residential Design

via Did you realize that first-time buyers make up 33 percent of the American housing market ? Buying a home for the first-time can be a very stressful and joyous experience. Once you have bought and moved to your new residence, there are a few things you should focus on. One of the most important things for a new homeowner to focus on is the security of their residence.

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7 Minutes in Heaven

Life of an Architect

I would not be surprised to learn that you might be reading this post just because of the title. Just to get it out of the way - right up front - this is not the 7-minutes in heaven that you heard about when you were between the ages of 13 and 16, although I will confess that this is where I got the idea for the title. Continue reading 7 Minutes in Heaven at Life of an Architect.

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Technology: Roomvo breaks new ground

Floor Covering News

Visualization tool streamlines selection process while helping dealers, distributors close more sales October 14/21, 2019: Volume 35/Issue 8 By Reginald Tucker Engineered Floors reported increased engagement with its EF Visualizer tool, which is powered by Roomvo. In an age where consumers in the market for floor covering are increasingly relying on the Internet and […].

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Wood: Raintree waterproof line expects to make a big splash

Floor Covering News

Wood/SPC hybrid generates excitement October 14/21, 2019: Volume 35/Issue 8 By Reginald Tucker Raintree debuts in 14 trendy SKUs. Shown here is Aspen Estate Full Moon. American OEM first piqued the interest of dealers and distributors earlier this year when it previewed its wood/SPC hybrid product, Raintree, at winter markets as well as major […].

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Credit: Finance offers help seal the (better) deal

Floor Covering News

October 14/21, 2019: Volume 35/Issue 8 By Megan Salzano Easy, flexible shopping. That is the experience consumers are looking for today, and independent flooring retailers must deliver that experience in order to remain successful in their markets. To that end, payment options such as financing and credit promos are key for any independent flooring […].

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Marketing Mastery: Great marketing cures a lot of ills

Floor Covering News

October 14/21, 2019: Volume 35/Issue 8 By Jim Augustus Armstrong (Second of two parts) In part one of this series (FCNews, Sept. 16/23), I made the point that, hopefully, industry-wide solutions to the installer shortage are coming, but that might take a while. In the short term you’ve got to solve it for yourself, […].

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FloorForce: A company that gets it

Floor Covering News

October 14/21, 2019: Volume 35/Issue 8 By Lindsay Gonzalez (Editor’s note: This is the fifth installment in a series detailing how flooring dealers are enhancing their digital presence by partnering with FloorForce.) FloorForce manages all of Carpet Mart’s digital catalogs, online reviews and lead generation. When Tom Kolaskey, sales operations manager at Carpet Mart […].

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Bamboo gets a makeover

Floor Covering News

October 14/21, 2019: Volume 35/Issue 8 By Reginald Tucker Today's bamboo floors hardly resemble the telltale strand pattern of traditional products. Shown is Wellmade’s Opti-Wood in dovetail gray. With all the rapid advancements the industry is witnessing today—particularly in resilient flooring products like LVT, WPC and SPC—a lot of attention is shifting away from […].

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Installments: Elevating your skills in flash-coving vinyl

Floor Covering News

October 14/21, 2019: Volume 35/Issue 8 By Mike Pigeon As with all trades and trade skills, there are different levels of expertise and capabilities that everyone can achieve. When it comes to resilient flooring installations that require an integral cove, this is where it usually separates the good, the bad and the ugly. (Especially […].

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Pergo Extreme live on Fox & Friends

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.—Pergo Extreme was recently live on Fox & Friends during a segment on basement upgrades for fall. Aired on Oct. 19, guest host and renowned contractor Skip Bedell shared how Pergo Extreme luxury rigid vinyl is not only extremely durable but also has the look, protection and guarantee consumers need for spaces like basements. […].

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