Fri.Oct 15, 2021

article thumbnail

5 Inspiring Fireplace Designs for Fall Fanatics

Granada Tile

A truly unique hearth will feature a concrete fireplace design. A cement wall can showcase a wide range of patterns, colors, and styles yet hold up to heavy wear. Most importantly, these sturdy, low-maintenance designs are baked-in, making them resistant to fade. Turn over a new leaf this fall with these five inspiring fireplace designs. Alhambra Delivers a Vintage, Modern Mix.

Design 130
article thumbnail

New Tech On Tile Demo! "Thank God!"

How to Floor Tile

In this photo I removed carpet to install engineered wood in a glue down format. Wasn't bad at all, just pull up the tack strip, pad, and carpet and haul it off. Not so with the kitchen and utility room. That came out with a Makita chipping hammer to bust up the tile then come back with another chipping blade to take up the thin set mortar. A lot of dirty, dusty, and in the case of porcelain tile, often bloody.

Tile 130
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Four Tremendous Tactile Textures

Diary of a Tile Addict

The textures of tile come in many shapes, sizes, depths, and designs, some made by machine, some by hand, and some by chance and fire. No matter how the texture is made, it’s almost impossible to do anything but love it and want to touch it. To celebrate these varied reliefs we’ve gathered a small sample of diverse textured delights from all around the tiling world.

Tile 105
article thumbnail

Why You Need a Mold Removal Professional

Kitchen and Residential Design

What if we told you that from the twenty-one million reported asthma cases in the United States, 4.6 million are said to be associated with mold and dampness? Furthermore, a whopping 90 percent of chronic sinus cases are associated with mold. Moving from the health issues that mold exposure causes, these little guys can wreak devastating damages to the buildings they grow in.

article thumbnail

The Tool Locker joins Fuse Alliance

Floor Covering News

October 14, 2021—Fuse Alliance, a member-owned organization of professional commercial flooring contractors, welcomes The Tool Locker as a new supplier for the network. Based in Chicago and founded by experienced tradespeople, The Tool Locker is a wholesaler of tools and equipment for professional trades. Offering a wide range of leading brands, the company provides knowledgeable support to help contractors select, obtain and use the proper tools to get jobs done right, according to the company.

Tools 52
article thumbnail

Credit: A valuable tool for flooring retailers

Floor Covering News

By Jacqueline Hinchcliffe—Today, consumers want what they want, when they want it. But they don’t always have funds available to make a purchase—especially when it comes to expensive merchandise or big-ticket items. Case in point is the fashion industry. As the trend cycle grows shorter, the industry has adapted by offering programs like Afterpay—a tool that allows customers to purchase trendy, high-end clothing items they desire immediately by making small, monthly payments.

Tools 52
article thumbnail

Retail sales rose 0.7% in September

Floor Covering News

Oct. 15, 2021—A newly released report from the U.S. Commerce Department showed retail sales rose 0.7% in September. Some of the categories that accounted for the bulk of sales included: retail and food service establishments; motor vehicle dealerships; furniture and home improvement stores; and building materials and supplies dealers. The positive sales growth is noteworthy during a time when the nation’s supply chain is facing major disruptions due to port congestion and delays in offshore deli

Sales 52