Architectural Ceramics
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. The man cave is a fun and functional space that lends an opportunity to express true imagination and really let loose. Sports, music, film and other aspects of pop culture are great places for the design process to begin. Take a look at our Top 5 Design Posts of the week showcasing some awesome man cave and bar designs ideas that could be in your home next!
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Bryson Valley. Dallas— American Olean has launched two new tile collections—each bringing the latest trends to life through Reveal Imaging, an advanced technology that allows porcelain tile to emulate the beauty of natural stone and wood. “The trend of inviting the outdoors inside continues to be of interest among designers and homeowners and our contemporary twist on naturally occurring and found items provides even more design and accent options,” said Micah Hand, senior marketing mana
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Diary of a Tile Addict
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
There were a few trends around Cevisama that didn’t make it to the big list , but they’re still worth a mention. Florals didn’t stop at quaint and delicate or bold and tropical, for many companies they simply went hand-in-hand with their retro revival designs. Exaggerated curves and cartoonish shapes paired with earthy browns, yellows, pinks, oranges, greys, and blues to create a 70s style.
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. Las Vegas—Six manufacturers were voted best of class in the 2020 Best of Surfaces competition, a contest sponsored by Floor Covering News and Informa Exhibitions, which owns and operates The International Surface Event (TISE). The awards program has become the benchmark for new product excellence and booth design at the industry’s premier trade show.
The Ace of Space
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Showhouses are to the design industry what the runway is to fashion. An opportunity for designers to flex creative muscle, often with spectacular results. Showhouses are not only designed to pique our interest but offer endless inspiration. And while we may never paint a ceiling hot pink lacquer, or turn a foyer into a botanical […]. The post Tour the Stunning Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse Palm Beach appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Artezen. Dallas— Marazzi has launched five new tile collections, each bringing the latest trends to life in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes and textures for globally-inspired design. From bold shapes and biophilic-inspired materials, the new collections from Marazzi empower homeowners and designers with more options to customize their projects. .
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. By Lindsay Gonzalez. Abbey’s David Hardy, left, catching up with Mohawk’s Jeff Meadows. Orlando—A bevy of new digital initiatives, innovative product introductions and a new conference format. These were among the highlights of Abbey Carpet & Floor and Floors to Go’s 62 nd annual convention, held here earlier this month.
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Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. By Lisbeth Calandrino. In the HBO Series “Game of Thrones,” the phrase “winter is coming” is the motto of the House of Stark, one of the Great Houses of the imaginary country of Westeros. The meaning behind these words is one of warning and constant vigilance. Eddard Stark, Lord of the North, is always striving to be prepared for the coming of winter, which hits his lands the hardest.
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Keith Campbell and Sandy Tyson. Salem, N.J.—Mannington recently presented its first Buffy Campbell Heart of Mannington Award to two deserving recipients: Sandy Tyson and Jackie Zemaitis. The award is named in memory of Buffy Campbell who passed away last fall at the age of 98. The award was created to recognize someone who represents the “heart and soul” of the Mannington organization.
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. By Megan Salzano. Digital marketing in the year 2020 is not a suggestion but a necessity for any viable retail operation looking to grow or even maintain a successful footing in the market. From baby boomers (aged 55 to 73) to Gen Z (those born after 1996), consumers today are gathering and sharing information through digital platforms, and that means sifting through countless advertising and marketing campaigns aimed at their spending dollars.
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. Las Vegas—The winners of the sixth annual Worst Subfloor contest were announced at a special Schönox ÖN IT Hour event here during The International Surface Event 2020. This year’s judges—Sim Crisler, Peter Craig, Lew Migliore and Paul Pleshek—said the competition was fierce and especially difficult to narrow down the contenders.
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. By Jerry Levinson. During a dinner with a friend/colleague at Surfaces last month, the subject of mill reps came up. Specifically, how sales reps need to come up with novel ways to approach potential retail store owners like me. In speaking with my friend, we came up with this hypothetical question: “How would you approach a new flooring store account if you were a mill sales rep?
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. By Ken Ryan. One of the biggest growth categories for Anderson Tuftex has been in the pet market with its Stainmaster Pet Protect products like Furrever, pictured here. Today’s carpet offers the latest in soil and stain resistance, protection from gnarly pet spills and hypoallergenic properties. For that, you can thank a demanding consumer who desires a cleaner, healthier home.
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. By Reginald Tucker. Adam Ward, senior product director, laminate and wood, Mohawk, previewed the new BelleLuxe collection from Karastan. Las Vegas—With so much of the focus in hardwood flooring today trained on hybrids and entry-level products, some suppliers are countering by placing a greater emphasis on the upper-mid to high end of the market.
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. By Reginald Tucker. HF Design employs a thermal heat-treating process to create eye-catching visuals featured in its new AquaTek waterproof hardwood line. Las Vegas—The key to launching a successful wood/SPC-type waterproof hybrid product, observers say, lies in finding the right balance between authentic visuals and performance.
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. By Ken Ryan. Domotex USA welcomed first-time exhibitors like I4F’s John Rietveldt, left, CEO, and Eddy Boucke, CTO. Atlanta—The second iteration of Domotex USA, held Feb. 5-7 at the Georgia World Congress Center here, featured 101 flooring and flooring technology suppliers. But the event was beset by unforeseen challenges—both globally and at home.
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17 . By Ken Ryan. Chet Graham, president of Marquis, said the synergies between Marquis and Lonesome Oak/Gulistan were too good to pass up. Marquis Industries has completed the acquisition of Lonesome Oak Trading Company and its storied Gulistan brand in a deal that also expands the Stainmaster PetProtect brand through the specialty retail channel.
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. By Ken Ryan. The installation shortage has prompted many flooring manufacturers to develop products that render the installation process easier while saving time and money. Not to be left out are adhesives suppliers who are bringing products to market that cure faster while offering superior moisture protection capabilities.
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. By K.J. Quinn. Hard surfaces continue to gain momentum, industry members say, led by luxury vinyl tile. Multi-family housing activity in 2019 can be best be described as lackluster, especially compared to the sales seen on the single- family side of the business. The dips and turns that contributed to softness last year is expected to continue for at least the first half of 2020, observers say.
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. By Ron Loffredo. Excess moisture is the No. 1 culprit of catastrophic flooring failures in North America. This is often due to condensed construction schedules, fast-tracked projects on land with poor drainage, increased environmental regulations and new flooring materials. What’s more, failure to use proper moisture mitigation solutions can be costly and time consuming.
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