Architectural Ceramics

JULY 22, 2019

Each decade has its own unique style or set of trends. Chances are, you picture very different designs when you think of the 20s vs the 70s. If you need a refresher, you can get a crash course in architecture and design from this handy Décor Aid article. While interior design styles are eternally evolving, sometimes contemporary designers borrow from the past to create something new.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 22, 2019

A bright new symbolic mural was recently unveiled at Glasgow’s Queen’s Park Arena. After talking with business owners and primary school children, local artist Joanne Dawson designed the artwork to reflect what the park means to those who use it frequently. Photo Credit: Lisa Helen Craig (Carbon Made) Photography. Inhouse Events CIC commissioned the piece and funds were supplied by the Walking and Cycling Charity Sustrans.

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Valverdi Indoor-Out

JULY 22, 2019

At Valverdi we are being asked whether 10mm porcelain tiles can be used outside by many of our customers. While in theory you can use 10mm porcelain tiles outside, the 20mm porcelain tiles are much better suited for external use. In fact, the Valverdi range of co-ordinating indoor 10mm and external 20mm was designed specifically to enable you to have the same look inside and outdoors without compromising on quality.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 22, 2019

Researchers have found that children living in homes with vinyl flooring and sofas treated with fire retardant chemicals show increased levels of certain toxic chemicals. These chemicals have been associated with serious health issues, including respiratory problems, neurological issues, skin irritation, and cancer. Read more here: [link].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 22, 2019

Let’s face it: buying a home is like a game of chess, and each person is trying to outwit the other. You want to purchase the house for the least amount of money and the seller is trying to get as much as possible out of the deal. So when should you use a lowball offer as a part of your strategy? Freshome asked several top realtors to weigh in on this topic.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 22, 2019

Clermont, Fla.—Brad Martin, owner of Absolute Floor Covering, Groveland, Fla., has created the Rolled Goods Manipulator (RGM), a device for the flooring industry that aims to reduce injuries, increase work production, create a happy work environment while increasing the bottom line. RGM was created out of necessity when Martin recognized that it was unsafe for […].

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Floor Covering News

JULY 22, 2019

Moreno Valley, Calif.—iQ Power Tools will be partnering with the American Lung Association to raise awareness of the dangers of silica dust through a new educational initiative, “Understanding Silicosis.” Silicosis is a lung disease caused by breathing in tiny bits of silica, which is part sand, rock and mineral ores such as quartz. It often […].

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