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June Featured Tiles: Gorgeous Grey from Malmo & Panache

The London Tile Co.

Grey used to be associated with drab and dreary decor, but now it has a much more stylish and modern reputation. It’s a great neutral base that suits large and small spaces and goes with most other colours, so you can add and change your accessories if you want a pop of colour. If you still aren’t sure check out our previous blog post by interior designer Clare Phillips who has used grey throughout her stunning new build home.

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What to Expect During Your New Home Walkthrough

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Home inspections are usually part of the process when you’re buying an existing home. If you’re building your home, however, your builder will coordinate any necessary inspections with the city, then schedule a walkthrough with you. The walkthrough is a vital part of the building process, so it helps to come prepared. As you tour your new home with your builder, you’ll get the 411 on all the features while making sure everything’s up to par.

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Award of Excellence: Mohawk returns to winner’s circle as Best Overall

Floor Covering News

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By Ken Ryan Garden City, N.Y.—For the third year in a row, Mohawk Industries was voted Best Overall Manufacturer—one of four.

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This Modern Scratch and Sniff Wallpaper Line Is Literally Bananas

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Flavor Paper has taken Willy Wonka’s wallpaper idea to the next level (minus the licking). It’s released three scratch and sniff wallpaper designs that are cool enough to adorn the walls of any modern space. Tommy Hilfiger papered three of the bathrooms in his Miami home with the citrus design. Deeta Von Teese chose a custom cherry print.

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LVT, carpet tile make the (commercial) grade

Floor Covering News

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By Ken Ryan Flooring executives say there are several reasons why LVT and carpet tile—two modular options—represent the fastest growth and.

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China Quartz Surfaces to Face New Tariffs

Stone Update

Federal panel cites below-value imports of surface goods in 5-0 vote; amounts to be set in July and September.

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Contract: State of the industry—Key end-use sectors drive specifications

Floor Covering News

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By K.J. Quinn In many ways the commercial contractor flooring market is like an onion—as you delve into each sector, one.

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Opportunities aplenty in Main Street market

Floor Covering News

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By Ken Ryan Main Street has been growing in importance as a strategic channel for flooring dealers and manufacturers for the.

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Engineering Standards and the Importance of Professional Registration

The A to Z of Building

Sir Frances Bacon is famously credited for the proverb ‘Knowledge is power’, a statement that highlights the importance of understanding over physical strength. We have the ability to.

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Installation: Latest adhesives promote eco-friendly attributes

Floor Covering News

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By Lindsay Baillie Adhesive manufacturers are continuing to develop premium environmentally friendly products as a means to stay in lockstep with the.

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Laminated Veneer Lumber Products to Realize Vertical Urban Development

The A to Z of Building

As a reaction to environmental problems and housing challenges in urban areas, a logical solution would be to extend buildings upward.

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Sunbrella hits the high end with Dickson brand

Floor Covering News

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By Steven Feldman Architects and designers have known the Sunbrella brand for decades. After all, Sunbrella enjoys the reputation of being a.

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SPADD awards Shaw 2018 Employer of the Year

Floor Covering News

Dalton, Ga.—Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities (SPADD) recently presented Shaw Industries Group the 2018 Employer of the Year award for the company’s commitment to creating an inclusive workplace. Shaw.

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Starnet members host pre-NeoCon event

Floor Covering News

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By Steven Feldman New York—Three New York City-based Starnet commercial flooring contractors recently collaborated on a pre-NeoCon product showcase featuring about 10.

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My take: Award of Excellence—Behind the winners

Floor Covering News

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By Steven Feldman Now that the 22nd Annual Award of Excellence winners have been announced, we can dig a little deeper.

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Al’s column: Lessons learned from baseball

Floor Covering News

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By Torrey Jaeckle I love watching baseball. Unfortunately, I rarely watch it the “right” way. What do I mean by that?

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Xpress Global Systems: Going the extra mile

Floor Covering News

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By Reginald Tucker In today’s hypercompetitive distribution economy, it’s no longer enough to simply move products from point A to point B.

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NeoCon Preview

Floor Covering News

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By Mara Bollettieri This year NeoCon celebrates its 50th anniversary of showcasing innovative flooring designs for the commercial contract market. The.

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American Biltrite receives ISO certifications

Floor Covering News

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By Mara Bollettieri Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada—Commercial resilient flooring manufacturer American Biltrite recently received perfect scores on two International Standards Organization (ISO) certifications—ISO.

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Lisbiz strategies: Build relationships, get the sale

Floor Covering News

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By Lisbeth Calandrino Last week a retailer emailed me with a problem: “Some members of my sales team are losing sales.

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Dear David: Effective management tips for all generations

Floor Covering News

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By David Romano Dear David: I’ve been a general manager for the last 11 years and make it a point to attend.