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CTEF focuses on tile installer training, education at TISE 2020

Floor Covering News

Pendleton, S.C.—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), which provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry, will focus on finished tile work education sessions and Certified Tile Installer (CTI) evaluator training at the 2020 International Surfaces Event (TISE) in Las Vegas. CTEF will be sharing booth #4727 with the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA).

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A Decade in Colour I

Diary of a Tile Addict

Last year we made a point of highlighting the importance of colour as it was warmly welcomed back into the design world. It was exciting to see the ways companies interpreted and utilised the new-found passion for pigment, from the varied use of Pantone ‘s Living Coral , to the plentiful display of pastels , to the vivacious and vibrant Cersaie stand of Francesco de Maio.

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Three Lippage Hazards to Avoid

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Lippage occurs entirely too often, making three specific hazards way too prevalent, and definitely ones you should avoid. More specifically, The hazard of having tile installations rejected, Creating serious injury hazards, Hazardous and objectionable visuals that affect everyone involved.

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Stanton Carpet to showcase bold colors, luxury styling at TISE

Floor Covering News

Woodbury, N.Y.—Stanton Carpet Corporation, a leading supplier of high-quality decorative carpet and area rugs, launched a Surfaces preview highlighting select styles among a lineup of approximately 100 new product introductions across its family of brands including Stanton, Stanton Street, Antrim, Rosecore, Crescent and Hibernia. Stanton. Ruminations.

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How Incorporating Safety into Bedtime Routine Can Help Ease Your Child’s Anxiety

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Jose Luis Pelaez/Getty Images. These days, parents have a variety of tech and tools to help with bedtime routines. From sound machines and meditation recordings to aromatherapy and story time, these gadgets can help parents with children get their little ones to sleep. . But for some children consumed by worry and anxiety, those options aren’t quite good enough to get to help them get to sleep and stay asleep.

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NALFA redesigns certified inspector class for 2020

Floor Covering News

Washington D.C.—The North American Laminate Flooring Association’s (NALFA) first 2020 laminate inspector certification class will take place Jan. 30 in conjunction with the International Surfaces Event (TISE) in Las Vegas. The newly redesigned class includes discussions on the Topical Moisture Resistance Assembled Joint test developed by NALFA. The class will also focus on the updated 2019 LF-01, LF-02 and LF-03 NALFA standards.

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Wifi vs Walls: Why Historic Homes Have Terrible Connections and How to Fix It

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

If you live in an old or historic home, you may have noticed it can be difficult to get a WiFi signal, or certain rooms have almost no signal at all. This may be true in rooms located far away from your WiFi router, but in some historic homes, it’s often difficult getting a signal just down the hall. If you’ve ensured your router is in working order — and your internet isn’t otherwise down — the culprit may not be your internet connection at all; it could be your home itself.

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How I Extended My Driveway – Reader Story

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Did you update your bathroom? Revamp your kitchen? Install new flooring? We would love to share your project, big or small! Send us what you did and our editorial team will consider it for our “My Fresh Home” series, which will be published every Thursday. Check out our submission instructions at the bottom of the page. Today we want to share a story from Freshome reader Nathan , who extended his driveway to better fit two cars: This is my house on Google images.

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NAFCD to co-sponsor University of Innovative Distribution

Floor Covering News

Chicago—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has opened registration for its annual University of Innovative Distribution (UID) event. The event will take place March 8-11 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Indianapolis, Ind. UID is a concentrated educational program focused on the unique needs of the wholesale distribution channel and developed in cooperation with the department of technology leadership and innovation of Purdue University.

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2020 Dining Room Trends – What to Expect

Trendir Magazine

We are knee-deep into the new year and trends continue to catch us by surprise. This time it’s the dining room’s turn. With the new year, we are looking at a very prominent trend that is- investment. More homeowners are looking at the idea of investing in their property not only to give it that personal touch but to increase the home’s overall value.

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Schönox HPS North America gains new distributor partner

Floor Covering News

Florence, Ala.—Schönox HPS North America continues to grow its distribution network in North America with the addition of northeastern distributor, Michael Halebian and Co. The partnership effectively adds distribution coverage for HPS Schönox servicing Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and upstate N.Y. areas. “Michael Halebian and Co. is a great fit for our innovative line of products,” said Thomas Trissl, principal, HPS Schönox.