Cement Style

AUGUST 8, 2019

Julie and Barret Blondeau wanted to make a statement when they updated the bathroom in their 90-year-old home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. To achieve their design goals, they selected cement tile from the Caprice collection from Villa Lagoon Tile to replace the outdated flooring in their bathroom. Julie was kind enough to chat with us about the new bathroom design and her experience with our cement tile.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 8, 2019

We are lucky today to have the pleasure of enjoying Iznik tiles, and for new ones to still be created. Originally produced in the 15th and 16th Centuries in the Ottoman Empire, by the 17th Century the practice of creating these tiles had all but disappeared. Although these magnificent ceramics could still be viewed in vast numbers in Mosques and museums, the replicas for sale on Turkey’s streets were mainly mass-produced, printed tiles that lacked the history and power of true Iznik tiles.

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Cement Style

AUGUST 8, 2019

Julie and Barret Blondeau wanted to make a statement when they updated the bathroom in their 90-year-old home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. To achieve their design goals, they selected cement tile from the Caprice collection from Villa Lagoon Tile to replace the outdated flooring in their bathroom. Julie was kind enough to chat with us about the new bathroom design and her experience with our cement tile.

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Trendir Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2019

Indoor trees not only bring freshness to the home, but they add a luxurious feel while filtering the air. They are sort of an easy filtration system that adds color, texture, and beauty to any room. Though they are extremely easy to have and display, many come to conclude that decorating with plants is just not that easy. For those that are having difficulty decorating with their favorite plant here is a guide to help you along the way.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2019

August 5/12, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 4 By Lindsay Baillie (Editor’s note: This is the first installment in a series detailing how flooring dealers are enhancing their digital presence by partnering with FloorForce.) Prior to partnering with FloorForce six months ago, Jerry Levinson, owner of Carpets of Arizona in Chandler, had worked with four […].

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The A to Z of Building

AUGUST 8, 2019

Over 80,000 aftershocks have been registered as the repercussion of the two California earthquakes that took place on July 4th, 2019, which was a holiday. Californians, who are generally used to.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2019

August 5/12, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 4 By Lindsay Baillie Social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn are ideal online platforms to help retailers communicate and stay top of mind with potential customers. What’s more, most marketing experts agree these sites open opportunities for those dealers to meet people of influence—those who […].

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2019

August 5/12, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 4 By Lisbeth Calandrino Social media is like any other advertising medium—it requires thought and may seem overwhelming at first. It really isn’t difficult but starts with a basic understanding of your business and what you’re trying to achieve. If getting more customers and making more money is […].

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2019

August 5/12, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 4 By Steven Feldman Ever hear of the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC)? No? That makes two of us. Anyway, YEC is an invite-only organization comprising the world’s most successful entrepreneurs 45 and younger. To date, the organization has accepted less than 10% of the 14,000-plus applications and is […].

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2019

August 5/12, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 4 By Lauren Picard (Editor’s note: This is the first of two parts.) We have all been there. You show up to a job, ready to perform a quick walk-through with the general contractor or property owner when you realize you’re standing on a dirty, neglected concrete floor […].

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2019

August 5/12, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 4 By Megan Salzano Multi-layer flooring has impacted the flooring market greatly as its quick acceptance by consumers has driven growth within the home. While it has taken share from other flooring categories such as laminate and hardwood, there is one subcategory that has welcomed the newcomer with […].

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2019

August 5/12, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 4 By Scott Perron With the exception of a four-year stint in corporate America, I have owned my own flooring businesses since 1993. During that time there have been hundreds of occasions where I have spent my Sunday nights contemplating what’s ahead and how to make positive changes […].

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2019

August 5/12, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 4 By Tom Jennings One of the largest hurdles many independent flooring retailers face is how to stand apart from the crowd. Promotional budgets are often insufficient to make a significant impact in our local media. The products we sell are perceived to be largely the same. No […].

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2019

August 5/12, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 4 By Megan Salzano Cork and bamboo flooring have unique features and benefits, which, if promoted properly, can entice a variety of consumers. First, however, flooring store owners have a number of topics they must become familiar with in order to be successful with these products—from sustainability to […].

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2019

Chicago – The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has announced the return of University of Innovative Distribution (UID) In-A-Day. Held Nov. 12 in conjunction with the 2019 NAFCD Annual Convention in New Orleans, this one-day workshop is dedicated to teaching wholesale distribution branch managers how to improve effectiveness at driving employee engagement […].

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