Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the six highly distinguished architects and interior designers who will serve on the jury for the 19 th annual Tile of Spain Awards. This year’s jury is presided by prestigious Tokyo based architect Kengo Kuma founder of KKAA Studio. Judging alongside Kuma is his right-hand man, Javier Villar Ruiz , head of design at KKAA Studio , Jonathan Arnabat , a founding partner of Arquitectura-G , architect Izaskun Chinchilla

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As The Tile Turns

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Mosaïque Surface never disappoints with its mixed-material mosaics. The high-end manufacturer has taken another step up with its latest offering: Rêve D’Orient. This remarkable collection demonstrates why Mosaïque Surface remains a leader in the mosaic world.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. While heading back-to-school this year might look a bit different that previous years, some things will always remain the same. Whether it’s setting up a new corner in your home as the “classroom”, heading to the library, or donning a new mask while you wander less-crowded halls, we’re all trying our best to make the most of this Fall.

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Why Tile

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Last week we shared cool kitchen flooring tile ideas with you, and now we’re heating things up with hot kitchen flooring tile. What makes kitchen tile sizzle? We searched for tile in warm hues, as well as tile in patterns that evoke cozy, passionate, and playful feelings. All in all, you’re sure to find a… The post Hot Kitchen Flooring Tile Trends appeared first on Why Tile.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Norcross, Ga.—Ege Seramik has introduced the Quarzite collection. Available in classic sizes of 12 x 24 and 24 x 24, the rectified porcelain tile offers the look of natural quartzite, which can create contemporary visuals for any project. The Quarzite collection is available in four colors with a matte finish and feature a unique sparkle, much like crystalline effects found in true quartzite.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Do you use an edge profile to protect your tile installation? It's particularly valuable when transitioning from tile to another flooring surface material. However, to work, the profile must be installed correctly. Let's explore.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Week of October 5th, 2020. Music does so much – it moves us, speaks to us, motivates us. But it’s also a great tool for learning! In honor of this week’s World Teachers Day, we’ve hand-picked some tunes the not only rock, but might just teach you something! Listen on Spotify. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Atlanta, Ga.—2019 was a landmark year for Interface and its sustainability journey. The company announced the achievement of Mission Zero with an important report—”Lessons for the Future”—and set its sights toward a new goal: to become a carbon negative enterprise by 2040. The company’s 2019 EcoMetrics include: Energy efficiency at carpet manufacturing sites has improved by 46% since 1996. 75% of energy used at owned manufacturing sites is from renewable sources, including 100% renew

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Stone Update

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Natural-stone industry blends transparency and cooperation between competitors to combat economic effects of pandemic.

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JG Kitchens

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Every three months, the American Institute of Architects publishes a trend survey based on client requests its members are hearing. The most recent one shows that Covid-19 is clearly having an impact on how people want to improve their homes. The post Latest Survey Shows Covid-19 Impacting Home Design Trends comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 4, 2020

I really enjoyed the 20+ years I spent working with people (who typically became my friends) to design their dream houses. Of all the things that changed when I left my last firm and slid on over to BOKA Powell, the only thing I’ve really missed was working on residential projects. You might not know this about me but I generally like people and the best part of doing residential work is the time spent going through the process with the people who have hired me to go on this journey with t

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Dallas, Texas—Daltile has launched its new Harmonist tile collection that offers traditional commercial visuals with a modern flair. “Harmonist provides mainstream commercial looks that work for a multitude of venues,” said Laura Grilli, lead product designer for Daltile. “To the monochromatic design of Harmonist, we have included a touch of modernity with ‘fine-grain’ visuals.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

OCTOBER 5, 2020

via Gone are the days when the kitchen is merely utilized as an area to prepare and cook meals. Today, kitchens are becoming more diverse as they’re now used by homeowners to entertain guests and share conversations with the family. Most homeowners will also invest in the newest kitchen appliances and furnishings as they treat this particular area as an extension of their living room.

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Trendir Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2020

2020 has been a rocky, new experimental year for all of us. Though the world seems to always be changing the holidays are always a top priority no matter what year it is. Halloween is right around the corner and we are extremely excited! Although things might look a little bit different, the holiday spirit can still be felt in the air. There’s no better way to bring holiday spirit than to decorate your porch.

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The A to Z of Building

OCTOBER 9, 2020

SITECH UK & Ireland, a leading distributor of Trimble® machine control technology for the civil and heavy construction industry, now offers the TDC600, an easy-to use handheld controller that.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Chicago—The North American Association of Flooring Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) will host distinguished subject matter experts at the NAFCD x NBMDA Virtual Xperience , to be held November 10-12, 2020. These established speakers will provide attendees with a solid understanding of the latest leadership, economic, sales and distribution management trends, the groups said. “We have an exceptional line-up of speakers th

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Kitchen and Residential Design

OCTOBER 7, 2020

In recent years, the parts of a home that used to be so strictly defined have started losing their rigidity. People double bedrooms as home offices, the dining room is also a study room, and living rooms have become home gyms. This option comes to mind, especially when it comes to furniture. Our couches have lived lifetimes in our living rooms, saved for use only when we're watching tv or reading a book and wanting to lounge.

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Stone Update

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Nearly 5,000 professionals from 135 countries take part in cloud-based Verona show.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Woodbury, N.Y.— Stanton is introducing four new soft surface lines featuring its innovative Royaltron fiber construction. The inherently water-resistant fiber does not absorb moisture, making spills and stains easy to remove. Not only do they look and feel incredible, they are easy to maintain, the company said. Belladonna. Features: 13’2″ width.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk Group will be hosting a free one-day digital learning event as the newest expansion of its DesignFWD platform. DesignFWD Education will feature impactful, actionable conversations with industry professionals along with applicable solutions to equip and enhance learning environments. The event will take place through an interactive online platform Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.—Schönox HPS North America has partnered with PayFin Distribution to provide the full line of Schönox subfloor products to the Florida Panhandle. The PayFin – Schönox alliance will put Schönox technology into the hands of the region’s professional flooring community. Florida Panhandle installers and contractors address quite varied subfloor and floor covering projects every day and hurricane-related flooding on more extreme days.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Dalton—Lewis Davis, senior director of technology and research, World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), said the first two companies to define and complete the certification process of the Version 3.0 standards of the The Floor Covering Business to Business (fcB2B) program are The Dixie Group (TDG) and RFMS. “fcB2B is pleased to recognize and congratulate the industry frontrunners, TDG and RFMS, on embracing the higher standards of sophistication of this technology by completing our recent cert

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Chicago—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) have released the complete details for the fully virtual event— the NAFCD x NBMDA Virtual Xperience. The NAFCD x NBMDA Virtual Xperience, taking place Nov. 10-12, will offer a full line-up of live education sessions along with multiple networking opportunities and a virtual exhibit hall. “We are pleased to release the advance program to giv

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Washington, D.C.—On Oct. 6, President Trump announced he was calling off coronavirus stimulus negotiations with Democrats until after the November election. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said it believes both sides must resume talks immediately, and Chuck Fowke, NAHB chairman, issued the following statement following Trump’s announcement: “The White House and congressional Republican and Democratic leaders need to put politics and posturing aside and think about the American p

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Saint-Georges— Mirage , a hardwood flooring brand, announced its Fall 2020 Rebate Sale. The major hardwood flooring sale is taking place across the United States at all participating Mirage dealers from Oct. 15 to Nov. 30, 2020. Consumers get a $0.75/square-foot rebate on Mirage flooring during this promotion. This offer is valid on all Mirage standard products, regardless of species, color or width. “In fall, many consumers want to put new life into their home,” said Brad Williams,

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Whitley, UK— Aquafil , a global leader in the synthetic fibers industry and creator of Econyl regenerated nylon, is partnering with Jaguar Land Rover to develop high-quality interiors made from ocean and landfill waste. Next-generation Jaguar and Land Rover models will feature floor mats and trims made with Econyl fiber from recycled industrial plastic, fabric offcuts from clothing manufacturers, fishing nets from the farming industry and those abandoned in the ocean known as ‘ghost nets.’.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Gray Court, S.C. —Industry experts Sonny Callaham and Paul Pleshek have announced the formation of the National Association of Floor Covering Technicians (NAFCT), a non-profit 501(c)(6) trade association created to improve the flooring industry by partnering with industry experts, manufacturers and other flooring associations to provide locally accessible, affordable and advanced hands-on training and certification programs.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Chet Derr, Jr. of Derr Flooring Co. St. Louis, Mo.—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has inducted Chester (Chet) Derr, Jr. of Derr Flooring Co. into its Legacy Scholarship program through the NWFA Education and Research Foundation (NERF). The NERF Legacy Scholarship program honors individuals who made significant throughout their lives to advance the wood flooring industry.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Are you suspicious of pest infestation in your home? Unfortunately, many homeowners fail to notice the presence of these destructive creatures until they’ve invaded every single corner of the house. Therefore, even before seeing a minor sign of infestation, one is advised to take precaution measures to deny entry to these unwelcome guests. As long as homes are regularly cleaned, food is stored correctly, garbage is regularly disposed of, and moisture is kept minimal, there’s no reason to feel th

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Stone Update

OCTOBER 9, 2020

FPC International reflects worldwide presence and portfolio.

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