Floor Covering News

JUNE 21, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) is introducing two new CEU courses covering Natural Stone vs. Manmade Materials in Exterior and Interior Applications. According to the company, both courses compare the versatility, performance characteristics and green building considerations for both natural stone and manmade materials. According to the organization, understanding these key points will prepare participants with knowledge for design concepts, applications and how to educate clien

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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 21, 2022

As part of its continuous journey towards innovation and sustainability, Ceramiche Keope has achieved a major new milestone by obtaining ISO 17889 certification “Sustainability for ceramic tiles”. This is the first standard published by ISO to certify the sustainability of a specific product. The new standard establishes a system for assessing the sustainability of ceramic tiles based on 38 requirements relating to the environmental sustainability of the product, process and supply chain, corpor

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 21, 2022

Chicago— NeoCon 2022, held here last week, was abuzz with optimism as commercial flooring suppliers touted rebounding sales and specifications across commercial segments in 2022. This is after two years of declining activity amid ramifications from the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the commercial market, the NeoCon show picked up steam itself versus the 2020 event; commercial flooring exhibitors say it was at about 75% of its pre-pandemic levels.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

JUNE 21, 2022

There's no denying that without companies like Tile ProSource to support CTEF, the Certified Tile Installer program would not be what it is today. The CTI program requires hands-on testing locations around the country, not just in Pendleton, SC where CTEF is headquartered. Furthermore, in addition to the hands-on test itself, the program includes an orientation the evening before the test, not to mention cleanup.

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Onfloor Technology

JUNE 21, 2022

Concrete resurfacing is a great way to improve the look of your home or business. It can also increase the value of your property. Resurfacing concrete is a process that involves removing the top layer of concrete and replacing it with a new layer. This process can be done by a professional contractor or by yourself. If you’ve got a concrete driveway, path, or pool deck, you might be understandably worried about how to refurbish it to look its very best.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 21, 2022

New York, N.Y.—Mats Inc., a national commercial flooring company, said it is now under a new name and identity: Matter Surfaces. Over the past 50 years, the family-owned company said it has grown well beyond its origins selling entrance mats and now ushers in a new and exciting chapter. Matter Surfaces said it will continue to be the exclusive North American distributor for a curated selection of European brands including, BOLON, Parador Modular ONE and wineo Purline, while further establishing

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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 21, 2022

Located inside the company headquarters in Via Borsi, Milan in a brightly-lit building with large windows and water features, Ideal Standard’s new showroom is a brand communication space tailored to the needs of design professionals. Showcasing the design and technology that has always underpinned the company’s research efforts, it gives architects and business partners an overview of Ideal Standard’s products in all their various versions, beginning with the Atelier Collections.

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