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Siam Metro Tiles for Spring 2021

The London Tile Co.

Metro Tile Madness! With everyone going mad for metro tiles this year, we thought it was about time we updated our classic metro tile range! We’re proud to introduce the new Siam tile range to our collection. Metro wall tiles (or subway tiles as they are often called) can be used in so many wonderful and imaginative ways, and the smooth colours of the Siam range are sure to elevate any wall!

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Trendspotting: Performance, styling drive resilient category

Floor Covering News

T he resilient category has grown by leaps and bounds in the last few years—in terms of both market popularity as well as sales. In fact, in many respects, the resilient category has carried the flooring industry forward in terms of overall growth. As such, category suppliers have tapped market insights to determine the hot trends that would help it continue its path of domination.

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New Method for Using Sand to Produce Concrete Without Cement

The A to Z of Building

Scientists from the Institute of Industrial Science, which is a part of The University of Tokyo, have designed a new technique for synthesizing concrete without cement. Image Credit: Institute of.

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Mohawk expands SolidTech line

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.—Responding to increased consumer demand for resilient flooring, Mohawk said it is expanding its SolidTech line to offer retailers a full assortment of product from LMF to flex and rigid. Branded Mohawk SolidTech on the same merchandising unit and with 68 new trending wood and stone looks, the company said the revamped line gives retailers and retail sales associates the ultimate flexibility to reach a diverse range of consumers.

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Mapei named Best Performer in the Circular Economy 2019/2020

Ceramics of Italy

On 2 March, Mapei received the Best Performer in the Circular Economy 2019/2020 Award promoted by Confindustria during the webinar entitled “From managerial skills for sustainability to corporate best practices in the Circular Economy”. Mapei excelled in the “large manufacturing company” category with a project to produce low environmental impact asphalts by reusing waste material.

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Välinge Flooring adds new distributors

Floor Covering News

Viken, Sweden—Several U.S. distributors have agreed to carry Välinge Flooring’s new hardened wood floor collection across North America. Välinge Flooring hardened wood floors are designed as a high-quality, real-wood alternative to the booming LVT flooring segment and an option for budget-friendly wider and longer planks. The collection aims to offer customers a real wood floor with superior durability and water resistance.

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QFloors introduces QProPay

Floor Covering News

South Jordan, Utah— QFloors introduced a new credit card processing product called QProPay. Available to all QFloors customers, the in-house product is controlled entirely by QFloors, which is intended for flooring retailers to get transparent processing statements without hidden costs or junk fees. QFloors said it will also set the pricing. In a video announcement, Chad Ogden, president and CEO of QFloors, promised to meet or beat customers’ current rates in almost every case as well as lock in

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Builder confidence edges up in April

Floor Covering News

Washington, D.C.—The latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) said builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 83 in April. According to the NAHB HMI, strong buyer demand pushed builder confidence up in April even as builders continued to grapple with rising lumber prices and supply chain issues. The NAHB added that consumers faced higher home prices due to a lack of inventory, yet demand still increased.

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