Diary of a Tile Addict
AUGUST 25, 2021
We’re big fans of kintsugi – the famous Japanese art of reclaiming the beauty of the broken by highlighting cracks and repairs in gold – not only for its lovely looks, but for the way it encourages the process of mending (especially in ceramics) and emphasises the charm of the imperfect. Kintusgi Hibi Storm. We’ve previously covered one company’s rendition of golden repair ( Wow Design’s Kintsugi ) and today we have another.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 25, 2021
Cartersville, Ga.—Patcraft, a leader in high-performance commercial flooring, has introduced its first Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold (V3.1) collection, Reverse. A modular collection designed to reflect Patcraft’s commitment to and support of sustainable practices, the Reverse collection uses a carefully curated selection of materials to meet stringent standards for sustainable products.
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JG Kitchens
AUGUST 25, 2021
I’m camera shy. Sort of. It’s actually video cameras (and webcams) that put me on edge. But as I learned years ago — and keep re-learning — “Risk being uncomfortable” has its rewards in life. When asked to be a presenter in one of my absolute favorite events I had to say yes. The San […]. The post Festival of Books Presentation (First-Ever Vlog Post!
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 25, 2021
Altamonte Springs, Fla.—In 2012, as part of the mission to offer “floors beyond expectations,” Kährs Group acquired Upofloor, an industry pioneer in resilient flooring. Upofloor is now being brought fully under the Kährs brand and, going forward, the Upofloor brand will become part of the Kährs product offering as “Kährs Upofloor.” While the name of the Upofloor brand is changing, the products will remain the same: high-performing, extremely durable, aesthetically bold an
Kitchen and Residential Design
AUGUST 25, 2021
Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash Cleaning can be a tough task, especially if you’re a busy bee with a hectic lifestyle. While hiring cleaning professionals may have crossed your mind at some point, for many people, it is still considered a luxury. If you’re on the fence about whether a cleaning service is a worthwhile investment, we’re here to tell you it certainly is!
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 25, 2021
Chicago—After an extensive nomination process, a jury of interior designers, architects, facility managers, procurement professionals, design consultants and enterprise clients has been carefully selected to judge the NeoCon 2021 Best of NeoCon competition. The 2021 jury brings together industry leaders from top firms and companies such as HOK, Amazon and Perkins & Will, with expertise ranging from commercial, healthcare, education and technology sectors.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 25, 2021
Washington, D.C.—Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 1% in July to a 708,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. This data reflected an expected upward revision to the June new home sales estimate. “New home sales have leveled off this summer after a period of rising costs and strong demand,” said Chuck Fowke, chairman of the National Association of Home Builde
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Floor Covering News
AUGUST 25, 2021
Dalton—Shaw Industries has been named to the Forbes Best-In-State Employer for Georgia 2021, ranking 11 th and making it the highest ranked in the Engineering, Manufacturing category in the state and the only flooring company to make the top 40, according to the company. “We continue to prioritize our associates and their growth and wellbeing because they are Shaw’s greatest asset,” said Torrance Ford, vice president of talent management at Shaw.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 25, 2021
Robert Varden, executive director of CFI, said the response to convention turnout was “phenomenal.”. By Ken Ryan— Orlando—Twice postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) met here for the first time since 2019, and the turnout and response exceeded everyone’s expectations. Of the 175 attendees, 73 were first timers, a testament to the evolution of the organization, according to executive director Robert Varden.
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