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AO launches Clay Canvas collection

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Dallas, Texas— American Olean (AO) launched its new Clay Canvas collection, a versatile stone look ColorBody porcelain floor tile. “Clay Canvas embodies a minimalistic design and delivers lasting durability with five monochromatic colors available in both matte and polished finishes,” said Shelly Halbert, director of product design for Dal-Tile Corporation.

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Printing Architectural 3D Models

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Architects use 3D printers to explore ideas and for the last two weeks, we have been experimenting with the process for one of our residential projects. The post Printing Architectural 3D Models first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Printing Architectural 3D Models at Life of an Architect.

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Carpet: Resurgence may have lasting implications

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Shaw’s Bellera is positioned as an ideal carpet for pets due to its high-performance fiber and LifeGuard spill-proof backing. By Ken Ryan For a flooring segment that had seen little to no growth since the end of the Great Recession more than a decade ago, carpet is enjoying something of a renaissance. Just look at the numbers: The residential carpet segment has posted three consecutive quarters of growth, including double-digit gains of 13.2% (in dollars) in Q4 2020 and 18% in Q1 2021, according

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NSI selects award recipients

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Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) awarded Barbara Cohen its Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement, Katie Jensen with the 2021 Women in Stone Pioneer Award and Brie Pfannenbecker with the 2020 Person of the Year Award. Barbara Cohen. As the recipient of the Migliore Award, Cohen makes history as the first woman and the first second-generation recipient of the award, NSI said.

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Välinge, Homag partner to optimize supply, support

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Viken, Sweden— Välinge Innovation said it has further strengthened its collaboration with machine supplier Homag China—signing a cooperation agreement that allows Välinge to offer its licensees in China next-level access and support to the latest generation of automated inserters for both the 5G Fold Down locking system and Threespine click furniture technology.

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Bruce introduces LifeSeal Reserve

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Mountville, Pa.—Bruce, a brand of AHF Products , introduced LifeSeal Reserve, a new rigid core flooring that delivers waterproof protection to stand up to the busiest of homes and light commercial spaces without sacrificing comfort or style, according to the company. In addition, the flooring features the company’s new Cleantivity antimicrobial coating technology, which is said to inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew.

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Housing prices to remain high, supply low

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Washington, D.C.— Housing demand remains strong amid tight supply, a tight credit market and low interest rates, while major urban areas experience higher-than-average vacancy rates and declines in rent as renters shift to suburban markets, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Spikes in home prices will challenge housing affordability moving forward, according to the NAHB.

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