Granada Tile
DECEMBER 21, 2018
A long, long time ago, kitchens didn’t have any backsplashes. It might seem impossible to imagine a kitchen without one of the most decorative parts of it, but prior to about the 1940s, they weren’t needed. Kitchens have always served the same function (to prepare meals), but they only advanced enough to include design features within the last century.
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Appalachian Ridge solid hardwood with Diamond 10 technology. Lancaster, Pa.—Armstrong Flooring’s DecoArt Rejuvenations with Diamond 10 technology, Alterna Plank engineered tile with Diamond 10 technology and Appalachian Ridge solid hardwood with Diamond 10 technology have all received the prestigious Good Design 2018 Award. The Good Design Award is conferred annually by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design together with […].
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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Getting comfortable in a new home is one of the hardest parts of moving. After the movers pick up and leave, it’s up to you to find a way to make your new property feel like home. This can be a daunting task. Fortunately for you, we’ve laid out four things that can help you start feeling at home in your new space. Keep reading to see which suggestions will work best for you.
Trendir Magazine
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Laundry- a chore everyone wants to avoid yet has to be done. If you’re lucky enough to have a laundry room it might be time to upgrade, it and make it your next favorite place in your home. When it comes to designing the laundry room, many take the approach of simply throwing in a washer and dryer and calling it a day. But, while laundry day might not be fun or even glamorous, creating a space that is gorgeous to look at yet functional could be exactly what you need.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
DECEMBER 21, 2018
For many people, the first few hours after a move are a stressful time. There’s so much to do that it can be hard to even figure out where to start. That’s where we come in. We’ve narrowed down the seven most important household tasks to take care of after the move. Read them over and use them as a a jumpstart on that to-do list. Take care of the utilities before anything else.
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 21, 2018
December 24/31, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 15 By Ken Ryan While flooring dealers were nearly unanimous in hailing 2018 as a breakout year, some caution that sales may not be able to keep pace in 2019. Some of that sentiment is borne out by anecdotal evidence of a slowdown in construction, which has already […].
The A to Z of Building
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Scientists at the RIKEN Center for Advanced Photonics (RAP) have employed a technique, with the help of the RANS compact neutron source, to non-destructively quantify the salt content of structures.
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Stone Update
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Augie Chavez take presidency for 2019.
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 21, 2018
December 24/31, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 15 By Ken Ryan Phoenix—Aquafil USA welcomed nearly 150 guests to its new carpet recycling facility here earlier this month. The plant, known as Aquafil Carpet Recycling (ACR) No. 1, will have the capacity to recycle 16,000 tons of used carpets a year that would otherwise end up […].
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 21, 2018
December 24/31, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 15 By Curtis Colegrove There are many factors that go into a successful flooring installation project. These include selecting the appropriate floor material and applying the proper installation procedure. Equally important—but often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab. Cutting corners on this critical step can lead to […].
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 21, 2018
December 24/31, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 15 This special FCNews Retail Education series, sponsored by 3M, is designed to help specialty retailers grow their businesses by instituting best practices across a variety of areas. In today’s hypercompetitive retail environment, it’s tempting to resort to the lowest common denominator, i.e., price, to attract consumers.
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 21, 2018
December 24/31, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 15 By Reginald Tucker There’s no denying the laminate flooring category has ceded market share to competing hard surface categories such as LVT, WPC and engineered wood. At the same time, laminate has faced intense internal pressures within the segment itself due to the influx of inexpensive, entry-level […].
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 21, 2018
December 24/31, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 15 By Tom Jennings My wife and I were recently having breakfast in a very nice local restaurant. While not the Ritz, it was certainly not an all-you-can-eat chow hall. It had very comfortable décor, properly attired staff, handy location and an interesting menu. Most business owners only […].
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 21, 2018
December 24/31, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 15 By Lindsay Baillie Technology has changed all aspects of retail. Not only are consumers able to conduct research online, but dealers are able to market to customers and capture leads digitally. What’s more, technology has allowed retailers to completely digitize their day-to-day processes. As more technology companies […].
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 21, 2018
December 24/31, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 15 By Lindsay Baillie There are many components to purchasing a new floor covering. Beyond finding a product that matches the consumer’s lifestyle, color preferences and décor, a new floor typically requires a padding or underlayment as well as new moldings and/or vents. Many accessories manufacturers are developing […].
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 21, 2018
Shanghai—Industry members attending the 21st edition of Domotex asia/ChinaFloor, the largest flooring exhibition in Asia Pacific, should expect to see an increase in companies showcasing resilient products. In 2019 the show will have five halls full of PVC, sports and outdoor decking flooring products. What was once the Sports Flooring Zone, will now become the Sports […].
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