Tile of Spain USA

MAY 8, 2024

More than 50 ceramic companies from the Spanish delegation showcased their latest collections and cutting-edge products at Coverings 2024, North America’s premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference. Held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA from April 22 – 25, 2024, this year’s fair emphasized Spain’s position at the forefront of innovation in the industry.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2024

Columbus, Ohio—For the third and final time, America’s Floor Source (AFS), in conjunction with Broadlume, will be hosting a 48-hour retail bootcamp at the new, state-of-the-art, 265,000-square-foot AFS facility here. The event will take place June 4-5, 2024, is open to any and all specialty retailers looking to own and grow a thriving retail business.

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Ceramics of Italy

MAY 9, 2024

Mapei, a global leader in the production of chemical products for the building industry, is enhancing its presence in the UK by opening a new facility in Speke, near Liverpool. This new facility is part of the Italian multinational’s ongoing international expansion strategy, which since the beginning of the year has seen it announce openings or acquisitions of new plants in Denmark, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Italy and Portugal.

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Garden State Tile Blog

MAY 8, 2024

Notable Projects “While traditional design principles are critical to understand and honor, I love to mix them with mid-century modern, industrial, and vintage eclectic.” The Designer: Rose Bennet It was a few words of encouragement from a teacher that set Rose Bennett on her journey towards a career in interior design. Growing up in Philadelphia with a hard-working single mom, Bennett and her sister discovered joy in art, which be-came an important part of her life.

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JG Kitchens

MAY 8, 2024

I’m thrilled to share an excerpt on adding resilience to your home that published Saturday in the San Diego Union-Tribune. The last time I had a piece on the front page of the Home + Garden section was when Wellness by Design published in 2020 and they excerpted the section on creating a home fitness […] The post Add Resilience to Your Home (Bonus Chapter Excerpt) and Mother’s Day Gift Ideas comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and A

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Life of an Architect

MAY 5, 2024

So here we are … Episode 150, and I am a little surprised that I made it this far into this Life of an Architect experiment, but due to the support and interest we have received over the last 6 years, we find ourselves as what I believe to be a fairly significant milestone. When it came time to pick today’s subject matter, there was really on one topic that was up for consideration … Welcome to EP 150: Drawing Stuff!

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Floor Covering News

MAY 7, 2024

Reid Kubesh Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute board of directors has appointed Reid Kubesh (Coldspring) to fill a vacancy left by Alexandra Niedbalski, who resigned her position after leaving the industry. Kubesh will serve a four-year term from 2024-2027. Kubesh is vice president of sales for Coldspring in Cold Spring, Minn. Having joined the company in 2013, Kubesh led the company’s initiatives in developing a new market in Bismarck, N.D. and spearheaded the start-up at this location.

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Onfloor Technology

MAY 8, 2024

Rain or shine, stamped concrete has solidified its place among the most lucrative trends in home landscaping. This method, a boon for designers and DIYers alike, offers endless possibilities for artful flooring and walkway design.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2024

Sweden—Decora, a leading European manufacturing company producing technologically advanced flooring products for an international market, now features Välinge 5G Cross technology on its SPC flooring. Decora is known for its high-quality SPC flooring, available both under its own brands and under its partners’ brands. Decora is a trusted, long-term partner to several of the largest DIY chains and professional stores.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 8, 2024

Indianapolis, Indiana—CARE has named the winners of the Person and Recycler of the Year Awards for 2023 on May 7 in conjunction with the organization’s 22 nd annual conference, held here. The 2023 CARE Person of the Year is Wes Nelson of GreenWaste Carpet Recycling. CARE Recycler of the Year is Repurpose Earth (Gardena, Calif.). Nelson is the sales and marketing manager for GreenWaste Carpet Recycling, a division of GreenWaste Recovery.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 7, 2024

Jackson, Miss.—In a testament to the enduring commitment to supporting the educational aspirations of its members’ families, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announced the recipients of the 2024 Tom Ade Scholarships. Established nine years ago through the generosity of NTCA contractor member Tom Ade, this scholarship fund has become a cornerstone of NTCA’s mission to foster the next generation of leaders.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2024

Shanghai—Unilin Technologies, the IP and technology division of Unilin, will exhibit at this year’s Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor. Here from May 28 to May 30, 2024, the company will showcase its commitment to elevating the quality and performance of flooring products. “At Unilin Technologies, our mission is clear: to revolutionize the flooring industry by delivering unparalleled quality and innovation,” said Grin jin Yan, sales director South-East Asia at Unilin Technologies. “

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2024

The growth of hard surfaces over the past decade-plus has largely relegated broadloom carpet to the bedroom. How much longer is the question? Given the number of soft surface options available to homeowners today—i.e., area rugs, runners, stair treads—the category seems ready to expand within the boundaries of the home, experts report. Two factors are in play here: technology, which has added to the versatility of soft surface offerings; and a post-pandemic world in which more people are working

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The A to Z of Building

MAY 7, 2024

The article delves into repurposing polyurethane foam (PUF) from mattresses as a viable insulation material for construction, aiming to mitigate waste accumulation in landfills. Through a comprehensive analysis of its thermal properties and suitability, the study highlights the potential of recycled PUF to meet industry standards, offering a sustainable alternative in building insulation.

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The A to Z of Building

MAY 9, 2024

Researchers present a pioneering approach in the journal Sustainability, combining Building Information Modeling (BIM) with stormwater management modeling (PCSWMM) to optimize Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in urban landscapes.

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The A to Z of Building

MAY 6, 2024

A recent study introduces a groundbreaking Twin Traction Elevator (TTE) system with a 50-ton load capacity, revolutionizing vertical transportation in construction and industrial settings. With robust safety features and high efficiency, this system enhances workforce safety, productivity, and comfort, offering a significant upgrade over traditional lifting methods.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 7, 2024

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new “Tuesday Tips” this week. In the series, WFCA experts presents short video tips for improving customer service and optimizing staff performance. In the end, it’s all about understanding the importance of being 1% better than your competition. In this week’s “Tuesday Tips ,” Tom Jennings explains why a sales presentation is not a debate—and you can’t start selling until the customer starts buying.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 9, 2024

Theodore Brown Preston Green Salem, NJ—Mannington Mills, a corporate sponsor of the National Merit Scholarship Corp., announced its scholarship recipients for 2024 are Theodore Brown and Preston Green. Theodore Brown, son of Nedd and Stacey Brown, Mannington Commercial district manager (team Iowa/Nebraska), is a National Merit Finalist. Theo will graduate from Bondurant-Farrar High School in Bondurant, Iowa.

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The A to Z of Building

MAY 10, 2024

MIDDLESBROUGH College Group has been handed the keys to the brand new £12m centre for its TTE Technical workforce training provider arm.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2024

Encinitas, Calif.— Doug Jackson , CEO and president of Cali, is an early adopter of the new Twin Protocol platform that combines the latest in blockchain technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital voice to create the ultimate in brand communication and thought leader personification. The Twin Protocol AI twin platform gives business leaders the ability to be ever present online and answer, in one’s own voice, all sorts of queries on anything industry related on a uniquely interpersonal

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2024

Washington, D.C.—Housing starts fell in March with interest rates somewhat higher than expected last month as the latest inflation readings failed to show improvement. Builders are also still facing higher supply-side costs and tighter lending conditions. “Builders are grappling on several fronts as the inflation fight continues,” said Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Wichita, Kan.

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The A to Z of Building

MAY 8, 2024

The Ghent District is a historic neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 7, 2024

Mountville, Pa.—AHF Products has relaunched Armstrong Flooring’s MedinPure, a PVC-free homogeneous sheet flooring solution with Diamond 10 technology with Enhanced Traction in 20 new colors. MedinPure will be among the newest innovations exhibited by AHF at NeoCon, held June 10-12 in Chicago. MedinPure offers a newly refreshed and design-forward color palette that promotes wellbeing and calm.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2024

Wauwatosa, Wis.—Bostik’s XL Brands products, a leading brand of flooring adhesive solutions, is now available forpurchase through Intermountain Wood Flooring. Contractors and pro installers can quickly and easily find the fullline of Bostik’s XL Brands products, as well as those from the Bostik Wall & Floor full product line, at Intermountain locations in Idaho, Colorado and Utah to ensure continuity and consistent access to all of its preferred products.

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