Fri.May 03, 2019

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Celebrating Distinctions in Mexican History and Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Mexico is a country whose customs are rich in tradition, be it celebrating a day in history like Cinco de Mayo with an elaborate festival, or hand-crafting Saltillo tile almost the same way today as was done at its conception decades ago. Americans often mistake Cinco de Mayo for Mexico’s Independence Day. Because we can’t all be James Holzhauer, the current Jeopardy champion making history by chasing the show’s Hall of Fame record, here’s a bit of background on both days

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Conserving Character at The Corn Stores

Diary of a Tile Addict

The future now looks different for this Grade II listed building. Once left derelict and dilapidated, it has had the life breathed back into it by the folks from Rarebreed. This team of friends sought out Quadrant Design to reform it into “a sanctuary of good food, world-class drinks, and great company” Their aim was to restore the property to its original open and industrial format within which they would provide a multi-level dining and hospitality experience, complete with cocktai

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Flower pressings inspire Patcraft’s Subtle Impressions

Floor Covering News

Cartersville, Ga.—Patcraft will unveil its newest carpet tile collection, Subtle Impressions, at NeoCon 2019. Inspired by delicate flower pressings created by Patcraft’s award-winning design team, this artful collection offers vibrant texture and color. To create variety within the pressings, the design team shipped in hundreds of flowers, varying in type and selected for their saturation […].

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Ceiling Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Your ceiling is more than just a wall. Use these ceiling tips to make the most of it. Image: Breadmaker/Shutterstock. Our ceilings are the unsung heroes of the home, but they’re so much more than that. We don’t give them much thought unless there is a problem, but your ceiling can do much more than act as a fifth wall. . 5 superpowers of a great ceiling.

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Patcraft’s Metal Collective inspired by Kintsugi practice

Floor Covering News

Cartersville, Ga.—Patcraft will introduce its newest resilient collection, Metal Collective, during NeoCon 2019. Metal Collective is a resilient tile collection featuring metallic accents inspired by the Kintsugi practice of repairing broken pottery using metallic ink. Through an embossed in register process, Patcraft’s design team created a concrete visual inspired by the Kintsugi philosophy, which treats […].

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Should You Repair or Replace Your Home’s HVAC Unit?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Your HVAC system is one of those unsung heroes in your home. When it’s working well, you hardly notice. When it starts to falter, it becomes a big problem. Your HVAC system is responsible for keeping your home comfortable, no matter the temperature. If you find that your home is too cold in the winter and too warm in the summer, it’s probably time for some HVAC maintenance.

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Luxury bathrooms that are all about relaxing

Trendir Magazine

If there is one particular place in the home that simply makes us want to relax and indulge in the beauty of the room, it’s the bathroom. The bathroom is not only one of the most used spaces in a home, but it’s also one of the most personal areas as well. While most might not have the means to create an extravagant bathroom, there are ways you can make the space luxurious with a bold emphasis on relaxation.

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Working Towards Safer High-Performance Concrete

The A to Z of Building

Gotthard, Montblanc, St. Bernardino – tunnel fires recurrently cause the ceilings of the apparently stable tubes to collapse. Infernal temperatures of up to 1000 °C push concrete to its.

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Armstrong Flooring appoints board chair Larry McWilliams interim CEO

Floor Covering News

Larry McWilliams Lancaster, Pa.—Armstrong Flooring’s board of directors and Donald R. Maier, president and CEO, have mutually agreed that Maier will step down as CEO, effective immediately. Armstrong Flooring chair Larry S. McWilliams has been elected CEO on an interim basis. He will focus on the company’s near-term strategic priorities and facilitate Armstrong Flooring’s management […].

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NeoCon welcomes 51st edition with new showrooms, exhibitors

Floor Covering News

Chicago—NeoCon’s 51st edition will feature numerous new and expanded showrooms at The Mart, here, June 10-12. As the show continues to grow and expand its reach, demand for space in the building remains high. This June, seven new permanent showrooms will make their debut on the 11th floor, including Hightower, Kwalu, Beaufurn, Montisa, Cumberland Furniture, Emeco and […].

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