Architectural Ceramics

JULY 17, 2020

Week of July 13th, 2020. In the middle of Summer it can be challenging to find fun and exciting ways to beat the heat, but these beats are cool and breezy! Following our Top 5 Design Posts featuring some awesome environmentally-conscious design trends, we present this playlist to pair with these wonderful designs. It can be hard to remember to find time for yourself, so even if it’s just those 15 minutes of bliss before you close your eyes, take a moment and unwind to our playlist, catered

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 17, 2020

A company nestled in California’s endless farmlands continues a family tradition that has been alive since the 1920s. Founded in 1986 by Paul Burns, the ever fascinating and necessary material – clay – offers surprise and inspiration for Fireclay Tile. With a commitment to the implementation of sustainable manufacturing practices, using recycled materials, and employee welfare, Fireclay Tile is a company full of soul.

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Cement Style

JULY 17, 2020

Get this look by combining Glazed Evergreen & Oyster Shell Bejmat Tile. Gulf Shores, AL (July 17, 2020) ― The new Zellige tile collection from Villa Lagoon Tile brings a rustic charm to residential and hospitality projects. Unlike machined tile, these exquisite Zellige and Bejmat tiles are crafted entirely by hand in a time-honored method of tile-making designed to celebrate the natural beauty of the clay.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 17, 2020

Wayne Topel, regional vice president – hard surfaces at Shaw, passed away yesterday after a long battle with cancer, the Chicago Floorcovering Association (CFA) announced. Wayne was a long-time veteran of the flooring industry. Topel started his career in 1987 at Philadelphia Carpet as a territory manager. He left Philadelphia to go to Tuftex as a territory manager until an opportunity opened up at Beaulieu for a regional manager position.

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Cement Style

JULY 17, 2020

Gulf Shores, AL (July 17, 2020) ? The new Zellige tile collection from Villa Lagoon Tile brings a rustic charm to residential and hospitality projects. Unlike machined tile, these exquisite Zellige and Bejmat tiles are crafted entirely by hand in a time-honored method of tile-making designed to celebrate the natural beauty of the clay. Skilled artisans in Fez, Morocco use local clays fired in kilns fueled by olive pits to create these tiles, which are then finished with an enamel glaze.

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Trendir Magazine

JULY 17, 2020

Okay, it’s hot outside and you are ready to embrace summer by making your patio your go-to place. However, you have a small space and are afraid to add too much decor. We are here to tell you to not be scared and to embrace the space with these tips! It’s all about making the space come to life without going overboard. Here are a few tips to help you do just that easily and seamlessly.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 17, 2020

By Megan Salzano. As of July 16, Providence Flooring in Kingsport, Tenn., was up 3.5% in sales year to date. While many small businesses across the country continue to struggle with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic—which recently experienced resurgence in some states previously thought to have kept the virus at bay— some stores are reporting record growth rates.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 17, 2020

Dalton—Shaw Industries recently earned national recognition, ranking No. 16 on Selling Power magazine’s ‘ 50 Best Companies to Sell For ’ list. The only flooring manufacturer in the top 20, Shaw provides more than one million hours of training to associates , including its salesforce, annually. In 2019, the company enhanced its program with virtual classroom initiatives and new sales leadership training curriculums.

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The A to Z of Building

JULY 17, 2020

Peab has been commissioned to rebuild and extend House M at Lund University. The customer is Akademiska Hus AB and the contract is worth SEK 231 million. The property is located in northeastern Lund.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 17, 2020

Repel from Shaw Floors. Washington D.C.—The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has made all laminate flooring and underlayment standards available to the public free of charge, including NALFA’s Laminate Surface Swell Test method for testing water resistance. These standards include the following: NALFA LF-01: Specifications & Test Methods.

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