Tile of Spain USA

MAY 20, 2021

Each new season brings a new set of interior design trends. As the summer months approach and the warmer weather sets in, we inevitably think about how we can liven up our spaces with vibrant colors, bold patterns and statement accessories. If you’re refreshing your living spaces this season and have considered a change in the flooring and surface materials that cover your home, read on as we review our favorite new tile styles from Spanish manufacturers that are sure to leave a lasting impressi

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Floor Covering News

MAY 20, 2021

Los Angeles, Calif.— Emser Tile introduced new and expanded collections designed for outdoor living environments: the pool-rated tile and glazed porcelain collections. Tile with a pool lifestyle. In the new pool-rated tile collections, blues and greens play a prominent role in color options, according to Emser. “Blue is a timeless hue, often connected to the element of water and therefore represents peacefulness and tranquility, which we all continue to covet,” said Suzanne Zurfluh, director of

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Ceramics of Italy

MAY 20, 2021

When renovating its headquarters in Torre Maina, Ceramica Fondovalle created premises that are not only ideal for showcasing the company’s products and know-how but above all are inspired by living spaces. The new Fondovalle “home” is a perfect combination of colours, materials and sensorial exploration of the company’s ceramic collections and solutions in an attractive and hospitable setting.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 20, 2021

Dalton—Shaw Industries Group, Inc., (Shaw) selected the recipients of its 2021 Associate Dependent Scholarship. In order to support the company’s commitment to creating a better future, Shaw introduced the Associate Dependent Scholarship Program in 2019, awarding $1,000 scholarships to deserving high school students of Shaw associates, the company said.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 20, 2021

I was having a conversation with some academic colleagues the other day and we got on the subject of knowledge versus tools. The basic idea of this chat was about what students should be learning during their architectural education. Which of these two ideas is more important or should take emphasis in the education of students? The post Knowledge versus Tools first appeared on Life of an Architect.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 20, 2021

Washington D.C.—Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing increased in the first quarter of 2021, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The MMS produces two separate indices. The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) increased eight points to 51 compared to the previous quarter.

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The A to Z of Building

MAY 20, 2021

When it comes to ancient Roman imperial architecture, most people usually have a mental image of white marble statues, columns, or slabs. While it is true that many buildings and squares at that time.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 20, 2021

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the non-profit Public Private Strategies Institute will kick off a new regional webinar series, “Getting Back on Track: Help is Here,” to provide Main Street entrepreneurs with the information and resources they need to continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization said.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 20, 2021

By Reginald Tucker The hardwood flooring category continued to feel the effects of the rising popularity of competing wood look-alike alternatives in 2020, as the hardwood segment took another hit for the second year running. FCNews research shows the U.S. hardwood flooring market generated approximately $2.207 billion in sales, a 4% decrease from 2019 and a shade below the five-year low of $2.23 billion achieved in 2015.

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