Tue.Jun 12, 2018

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Here’s Why You’ll Want a Living Green Roof on Your Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A green roof, also known as a grass roof or living roof, is a growing trend. Architects and designers have cleverly figured out how to put down roots in the most expected of places — over your head! Most rooftops are an eyesore or simply boring. And in an urban environment, they’re wasted space. But a living green roof solves all these issues by being visually stunning, expanding your outdoor square footage and adding an eco-friendly element.

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Art Deco Delights

Diary of a Tile Addict

The Art Deco collection from Etruria Design. The Metro tile has been one of the enduring classics of global wall tile design for decades. Leading multiple retailers, like Topps Tiles, report that it remains one of the customer’s favourites. And today, as small formats once again move centre stage, the Metro tiles is undergoing a resurgence of interest.

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Crossville hosts University of Tennessee students to NeoCon

Floor Covering News

Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville is hosting four students from the University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design to NeoCon 2018 in Chicago. These students earned the trip by creating winning, tile-focused.

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Dental and Orthopedic Applications Continue to Drive Medical Ceramics Market

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The medical ceramics market is anticipated to exceed $24 billion by 2024, experiencing significant growth from 2018-2024.

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Marmomac Readies for a Big Show

Stone Update

September international stone event sells out exhibition space; producers preview innovations.

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Home Sales Price Boosters Pinterest Board

JG Kitchens

I came across an interesting post from RealEstate.com showing the top sales price boosters for starter homes and thought my Gold Notes readers might be interested. So I created a Pinterest Board illustrating some of my favorites. Here’s the complete list of 29 features. Many, like hardward flooring, exposed beams and wainscot are easy to add on your own, or with a skilled handyman.

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Natural Stone Institute Awards: July Deadline

Stone Update

Entries for 2018 Pinnacle and Industry Recognition honors needed by July 20.

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Moving With Kids? How to Make the Process Easier for Everyone

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Think moving with kids has to equal tears and tantrums? We’re here to prove that conventional wisdom is wrong on this one. Moving with kids may not be easy — after all, neither is moving itself — but it doesn’t have to be the end of the world. Below we’ve outlined our four best strategies for helping little ones adjust to a move. Read them over and try them out on your family.

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Small Kitchen Trends That Help Brighten The Space

Trendir Magazine

Traditionally kitchens tend to come with multiple different areas that we all wish we could improve, some of them have little to no cabinetry, and others have limited space. Having limited space in your kitchen can put a damper on your décor. However, when done correctly, your small kitchen can become the perfect location for entertaining and dining festivities.

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Acoustically Imaging Diamond Drill Bit Inserts for Oil Wells

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Internal defects (usually described as cracks or voids) in the diamond inserts that make up the drill head used in drilling oil wells typically consist of some type of gap in the diamond material. The mechanical forces applied to a diamond insert are so great that these defects may cause the insert to fracture, even though it cannot be scratched by the rock layers it is drilling through.

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BACA Systems Gains KUKA Americas Award

Stone Update

Robotic sawjet company named “partner of the year” from international manufacturer.

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CERAMTEC: Piezoceramic Ultrasonic Flow Sensors

Ceramic Industry Magazine

A new 2-MHz ultrasonic flow sensor developed by CeramTec reportedly delivers stable, consistent water flow measurements by reducing zero-flow offset to improve the accuracy of ultrasonic meters for utilities measurement from 0-130°C.

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MSI Unveils New Global Brand Identity

Stone Update

Logo, updated website part of brand essence of “Making Dream Surfaces Available.

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Kohler Expands Environmental and Health Disclosures for Kitchen and Bath Products

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Kohler Co. recently announced the expansion of its environmental and human health product disclosures for its kitchen and bath products.

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China Quartz Duties a Game Changer?

Stone Update

U.S. tariff action on imports will hike materials price, says industry analyst.

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Target Launches New Decor Line, Made By Design, Aimed at Millennials

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Retail giant Target is taking aim at Millennials with its new home décor and accessories line, Made By Design. With economy-minded price points that still delivery style and function, the collection has over 750 items to choose from covering everything from bedding and bath, to cookware, dinnerware, furniture and more. Target’s Made By Design has a tag line that reads “Everyday ingenuity that’s a joy to use”.

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Park Industries® Completes Expansion

Stone Update

New space of more than 40,000 ft² will increase manufacturing capacity.

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Target Launches Made By Design, A Millennial-Focused Decor Line

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We hope you like the products we recommend. Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Retail giant Target is taking aim at millennials with its new home décor and accessories line, Made By Design. The new line invokes a clean, simple aesthetic that is affordable and pleasing to the eye. Its tagline reflects this: “Everyday ingenuity that’s a joy to use.” Launching both online and in stores on June 23, 2018, Made By Design features over 750 items, orga

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Braxton-Bragg Celebrates Long-Term Employees

Stone Update

Decade-plus roster for Knoxville fabricator supplier includes 16 staffers.

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LATICRETE Expands Canadian Reach

Stone Update

Construction solutions company increases in-country business operations.

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TISE Brings a New VIBE for Buyers

Stone Update

One-on-one business program set for TISE 2019 in January.

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