Fri.Dec 14, 2018

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Hottest Bathroom Trends for 2019

Trendir Magazine

As the year is coming to an end it is time to begin taking a look at the hottest and latest trends for 2019. Keeping that in mind, we wanted to begin taking a look at the hottest bathroom trends for 2019. While the bathroom might not seem like such a “special area” it sure is one of the most used spaces of the home right next to the kitchen. With that being said, here are the hottest bathroom trends for 2019.

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Big And Beautiful – Gauged Porcelain Slabs

Conestoga Tile Blog

The Italian tile manufacturers have done it again. Always the pioneers in ceramic technology, they have once again developed a porcelain tile that is sure to change the interior and exterior ambiance of the world’s architectural structures. If you haven’t learned about gauged porcelain slabs yet, please read on. 60″ x 120″ gauged porcelain slab demonstrates the extreme beauty it can can deliver.

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Pratt & Larson’s Quick-Ship Brownstone Collection at Rubble Tile

Rubble Tile

If you’re designing a project, you aren’t looking for a fleeting dream. You’re looking for beautiful craftsmanship. But also you need something meant to last, with a tile pedigree that is second to none. When it comes to the test of time, few companies are.

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Big And Beautiful – Gauged Porcelain Slabs

Conestoga Tile

The Italian tile manufacturers have done it again. Always the pioneers in ceramic technology, they have once again developed a porcelain tile that is sure to change the interior and exterior ambiance of the world’s architectural structures. If you haven’t learned about gauged porcelain slabs yet, please read on. 60″ x 120″ gauged porcelain slab demonstrates the extreme beauty it can can deliver.

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Choosing an Architect: 5 Things to Consider

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

If you planned on cutting your hair short, you’d probably choose a stylist known for creating gorgeous pixie cuts. It’s the same idea with architects: each has their own style and specialty. And while two architects could have the same technical training, the end results could be completely different. That’s why choosing an architect is such an important part of the home design process.

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Starnet appoints new business developers

Floor Covering News

Eric Boender Darien, Conn.—Starnet announces the creation of two new staff positions designed to strengthen existing partnerships between its members and vendor network. Eric Boender, Starnet’s director of floor care and national accounts, has been promoted to vice president of business development, overseeing site-applied surfaces, adhesives, floor prep and moisture mitigation systems as well as […].

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Kohler Reaches Agreement with Union on New Contract

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Kohler Co. and United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 833, which represents approximately 2,100 associates employed in production and skilled trades positions at the company’s Village of Kohler and Town of Mosel manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin, have reached agreement on a new labor contract.

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Eutectix Licenses Materion’s Bulk Metallic Glass Portfolio

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Materion Corp. recently announced that it has entered into an intellectual property licensing agreement with New Jersey-based Eutectix LLC.

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Wood: Surface treatments expand design possibilities

Floor Covering News

December 10/17, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 14 By Reginald Tucker Wood flooring manufacturers are pushing the boundaries of style and design by applying various surface finishing/coloring techniques to give consumers a greater range of options. Case in point is the new Floorté Hardwood line from Shaw Floors. Named after one of the company’s most […].

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Medical and Remote Oceanographic Applications to Help Drive Growth for Primary Lithium Batteries

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The global primary lithium battery market is expected to post a CAGR of over 4% from 2018-2022, according to a recent research report.

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Edge Summit: Dealers embrace Mohawk’s novel go-to-market plan

Floor Covering News

December 10/17, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 14 By Lindsay Baillie and Reginald Tucker Orlando—The 2018 Mohawk Edge Summit kicked off with great fanfare here at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center earlier this month, as many of the roughly 500 retailers in attendance got their first glimpse of Mohawk’s all-new go-to-market strategy for […].

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5 Creative Ways to Get Bold Colors into Your Space

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Bold colors make a delightful addition to just about any space. They add an eye-grabbing element that just pulls you in. They also work well in a variety of styles, from the children’s room to artistic or boho spaces for adults. An accent color in a single piece can also work well in modern and minimalist spaces to provide a subtle pop of color. Take a look below for some creative ways to work bold color into your home.

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Tariff truce with China puts further hikes on hold

Floor Covering News

December 10/17, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 14 By Ken Ryan Flooring executives are breathing a sigh of relief after the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day tariff cease-fire on imported products, including flooring. However, questions and concerns remain about the future relations between the world’s two largest economies. A tariff hike on $200 […].

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2019 SEFM update: A world of opportunity awaits retailers

Floor Covering News

December 10/17, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 14 Atlanta—Excitement is building for the Southeast Flooring Market (SEFM), the annual regional event scheduled to kick off here at the Cobb Galleria Centre Jan. 8–9. The conference and exhibition, which is organized by Market Maker Events, boasts an impressive lineup of vendors and distributors as well as […].

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Recalling the must-have intros of 2018

Floor Covering News

December 10/17, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 14 By Ken Ryan Flooring retailers and distributors are closing out what has been a mostly outstanding 2018, fueled by a stronger economy as well as a bevy of product innovations that have generated excitement for dealers and their respective customers and clients. Following are 10 introductions that […].

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Executive forecast: Resilient—Rigid core, WPC-type products are expected to resume upward trajectory

Floor Covering News

December 10/17, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 14 By Lindsay Baillie Despite uncertainty around U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports and the projected slowdown in housing starts, resilient manufacturers are confident heading into 2019. LVT, WPC and SPC segments are expected to continue to lead the category to another year of double digit growth, capturing more […].

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Executive forecast: Wood—Suppliers see the upside of opportunity for the coming year

Floor Covering News

December 10/17, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 14 By Reginald Tucker Over the course of 2018, the industry saw several big announcements. Some domestic manufacturers shuttered their solid flooring plants, while an industry leader announced plans to sell its hardwood flooring operations altogether. The sector also witnessed greater strategic alliances among wholesalers and producers.

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Marketing mastery: Customer appreciation goes a long way

Floor Covering News

December 10/17, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 14 By Jim Augustus Armstrong To understand the importance of customer recognition, let’s take a minute and put ourselves in our customer’s shoes. Cathy Consumer is a 35-year-old mother of three, all under the age of 10. She and her husband work full time. Cathy loves her kids […].

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Executive forecast: Tile—Commercial sector, larger formats to lift category

Floor Covering News

December 10/17, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 14 By Megan Salzano Modest, single-digit growth is expected for the tile and stone category in 2019, according to some of the sector’s top executives, with demand in the commercial sector poised to stimulate that growth. Large-format tile and planks have also hit their stride and remain an […].

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