How to Floor Tile

AUGUST 7, 2018

Marble Institute Of America! [link] I personally do not advocate using Marble, Travertine and other natural stone in showers or wet areas because it is too soft and hard to maintain. I built this shower recently and all the tile looks like marble but it really is Porcelain and manufacturers copy natural stone for a reason. Please read the following if you wish to install a natural stone in your shower and what you must do to maintain it from the Marble Institute of America who study the installa

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 7, 2018

Dallas—When Daltile introduced its Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces into the market last year, the new extra-large format porcelain products offered customers a chance to go big with slabs approximately 10’ x 5’ in size—ideal for floors, walls, countertops, shower walls, tub surrounds and exterior applications. Now, Daltile’s new FlexFit Size Solutions program offers customers additional flexibility […].

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

AUGUST 7, 2018

When it comes to combining tile with a tiny home, you need a solution that is beautiful, functional, and makes the space feel as big as possible. Rita Carson Guest of Carson Guest Interior Design took her inspiration for the Coverings Installation Design Showcase (IDS) tiny home from the Crossville Tile she chose, and which the expert installers from J&R Tile brought to life in the CG Villa of Coverings 2018.

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JG Kitchens

AUGUST 7, 2018

My July Trend Spotting section from Kitchen & Bath Design News (KBDN) shares the hot kitchen and bath trends I spotted at Salone 2018, the mega design show in Milan. This massive show features kitchens and baths every even year, with six full exhibit halls just on those two rooms! (The other 18 feature other spaces and products.). Take a look at what’s hot in Europe, as much of it is already making its way across the pond.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2018

You’ve chosen your builder and picked the perfect floorplan, but your work as a buyer has only just begun. Sure, choosing your plan was the fun part, but building your home requires more input than selecting paint colors. Your builder looks to you for guidance, and you’ll rely on your builder to keep the process running smoothly. Snags are bound to happen, but if you’ve set realistic expectations from the start, you’ll have a better experience.

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Trendir Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2018

When it comes to home décor there are tons of options for a feminine touch in the home. However, adding a masculine feel could be a trickier task as there aren’t many ideas out there. We have put together a few of our favorite dining room upgrades that have a masculine aesthetic to them. Dark Gray Palette A gray palette doesn’t necessarily need to be dark and dim, you can choose to have a light gray palette instead.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 7, 2018

Florence, Ala.—Schönox is kicking off its annual Man vs. Floor Worst Subfloor Contest with a call for submissions. All who are interested must submit their entries by the Dec. 14 deadline. To enter, contestants must send before and after photos of their worst subfloor challenge. Entries can be submitted at hpsubfloors.com/worstsubfloor or on the Schönox app. […].

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 7, 2018

Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete has named Benjamin Lampi product manager of the company’s resinous coatings business sector. In his role, Lampi will lead efforts to aggressively expand the product line’s portfolio, helping to deliver share gain and introduce new and beneficial products to key vertical markets. “Ben comes to Laticretewith prior experience working as a product manager, […].

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The A to Z of Building

AUGUST 7, 2018

The number of visitors attending The Homebuilding & Renovating Shows who are working on a live project is increasing year on year, according to new research from the event organisers Future PLC.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 7, 2018

Salem, N.J.—Mannington Mills is building a new facility in Calhoun, Ga., to produce its Mannington and Burke brands of rubber flooring. Currently, the company’s San Jose, California-based facility manufactures these products, but due to the continued growth of the rubber business, the company has become “constrained in the current manufacturing footprint there,” according to Bob […].

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2018

Vitro Architectural Glass recently announced that Line 1 at its Carlisle, Pa., plant has restarted production.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 7, 2018

Manchester, N.H.—During its annual summer conventions, CCA Global Partners businesses’ Carpet One Floor & Home and Flooring America offered members the opportunity to compete more effectively in its area rug business through the e-Commerce platform Rugs.Shop. The website offers over 35,000 unique area rugs and facilitates the online ordering experience for customers.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2018

Tackle these eight tasks before moving to start life in your new home worry-free. Image: Chip Webster Architecture Congratulations! You survived the time- and energy-draining process of buying a home! Now it’s time to enjoy life at your new address. You’re probably looking forward to the clean slate a new house offers. And who can blame you?

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Stone Update

AUGUST 7, 2018

Trump administration ratchets up proposed import tax on natural stone, quartz surfaces, ceramic tile and related goods.

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