Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. As we close out July and welcome the familiar feel of August, it’s important to reflect on the Summer and appreciate all that accompanies these hot and humid days. As Summer dwindles on, let’s take a moment to honor our favorite designers hailing from the United States! Featuring some names and trends on the forefront of modern American design, as well as some unexpected ways to cut down your new commute time to the home-office, truly a new-age America

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As The Tile Turns

JULY 30, 2020

Innovation is everything right now and what we are seeing from Spanish designers and manufacturers is monumental. Their intricate style can add an artistic element to a variety of spaces.

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Granada Tile

JULY 29, 2020

If you’re looking for the best option for flooring in your home remodeling or new home design project, it’s hard to beat cement tiles. These sturdy, low-maintenance options for flooring come in a wide range of styles and patterns and can suit just about any design scheme you like. Learn how our Andalucia Collection of cement tiles will help your kitchen, bathroom, entryway, or other area stand out and be the talk of all your visitors.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

Daltile, Mannington and Karndean spice up presentations. By Ken Ryan. As part of Connect 2020 , executives representing more than a dozen flooring companies get their turn to pitch Alliance Flooring retailers on new products and special pricing. This virtual buying and networking event—like the in-person Alliance conferences—share some things in common: informative and fun.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 31, 2020

Week of July 27th, 2020. Embrace the familiar feel of saltwater air on your face as you’re finally at the beach after a long year of being stuck inside. Take a moment to relax and reflect on everything that challenged you, made you stronger, and taught you how tough you are. Whatever the rest of 2020 brings our way, it’s up to us to see the positives in every situation and ask ourselves “how can I use this as a learning experience?

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Garden State Tile Blog

JULY 30, 2020

Garden State Tile has introduced 4 new Made In The USA collections, ranging from sophisticated marble-looks to concrete inspired selections with a twist. Timeworn. The Timeworn Collection mixes the two most decorative and rich graphic materials into one stunning collection. The marked veins of marbles are combined with the bold appearance of soapstone, creating a unique look that provides every installation with a modern, yet urban touch.

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Rubble Tile

JULY 27, 2020

Stone-look porcelain has come a long way. With today’s technology, it’s possible to use porcelain tile in place of natural stone tile without sacrificing beauty, elegance, or even luxury. Designers and homeowners choose porcelain over stone for a number of reasons, but the most compelling.

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Stone Update

JULY 29, 2020

World’s largest hard-surface event won’t take place this year.

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JG Kitchens

JULY 29, 2020

The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 30 years ago. This past Sunday, July 26, was its anniversary date. There's a lot it made possible and convenient, and even if you're not one of the millions of Americans who has a physical limitation at this time, you're benefiting too. The post ADA’s 30th Anniversary and You! comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold Kitchen, Bath And Wellness Design, LLC.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 27, 2020

Being an Architect is hell. I've said it before and a lot of you have agreed with me (the smart ones typically). While I think it's one of the best jobs you can have, being an architect can complicate other aspects of your life, aspects that "regular" people can blissfully go about their lives completely, and at times, blissfully unaware. I am in full-blown renovation at my house at the moment, and I am either a genius or a complete lunatic for choosing this time to tackle the work.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 29, 2020

COREtec takes the floor with new offerings. By Ken Ryan. Piet Dossche, president of USFloors, briefly wore a mask in addressing Alliance Flooring dealers during Connect 2020. USFloors and Alliance Flooring have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship ever since the COREtec brand was launched in 2013 and soon fueled the explosive growth of WPC/SPC segment.

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Stone Update

JULY 28, 2020

Offers more than three decades in the stone-surfacing industry.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JULY 28, 2020

Photo by Shalev Cohen on Unsplash There are a lot of occasions where you might have to hire a professional roofing company, but most of the time, those who hire them do it because they recently purchased a property and want to make some changes to it. Roofing is not a simple procedure. It requires a lot of work, and even with enough personal, the whole process might take a lot of time.

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The A to Z of Building

JULY 30, 2020

Scientists have demonstrated that a combination of building rubble and old tires could be utilized as a sustainable material for making roads, offering a zero-waste solution to support the circular.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

Based on the success of Coverings Connected in April, Coverings will now host quarterly digital opportunities for learning, connections, on demand content and more. For its first event, to be held August 26, attendees will learn about standards, selling tile post-pandemic, the benefits of tile for health and wellness and more. The event features webinars from industry leaders, on-demand content from trusted partners and the ability to earn CEUs.

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Stone Update

JULY 28, 2020

Showroom and distribution center will serve residential and commercial markets in the Keystone State.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JULY 27, 2020

Photo by Michu ??ng Quang on Unsplash Depending on the type of weather you live on, owning an HVAC system might be an absolute must. Whether it is an air conditioner for hot weather or heaters for cold ones, or even ventilation systems to make a building’s environment more comfortable, these devices require three things: a good installation, proper maintenance, and in case they are necessary, well-performed repairs.

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The A to Z of Building

JULY 28, 2020

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has enlisted TechnologyOne to digitally revolutionise its procurement systems across the 8500km national freight rail network. TechnologyOne software.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

Atlanta—LG Hausys America, one of the world’s leading providers of building and decorative materials, has officially established its LG Hausys flooring division to serve the North American market. Leveraging its globally recognized brand, LG Hausys America’s flooring division is launching with a robust lineup of resilient products spanning luxury vinyl tile, SPC, sports flooring and commercial sheet.

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Stone Update

JULY 30, 2020

Physical event to be combined with concurrent virtual program.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 29, 2020

Manasquan, N.J.—Carrying thousands of carpet and flooring options, Smart Carpet and Flooring’s mobile showroom allows customers to safely consult with flooring experts from the convenience of their front door. The retailer officially reopened after the state’s quarantine, highlighting its popular mobile showroom options for customers who wished to shop from home. “With the ongoing pandemic, it’s an uncertain time out there right now and people are justifiably worried,” sa

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Floor Covering News

JULY 28, 2020

Commercial Interior Contractors Corporation (CIC) has joined the Fuse Alliance , a member-owned organization of professional commercial flooring contractors. “CIC is a highly regarded interior contracting and renovation company known for combining their artistic vision with efficient, high-quality construction from inception through completion,” said Geoff Gordon, executive director for Fuse Alliance.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

By Ken Ryan. It would not be outlandish to suggest the flooring industry has never seen a product category quite like LVT in all its permutations. While some observers like to compare the LVT phenomenon with that of laminate in its heyday, distribution executives say there is no comparison. “Laminate was strictly a retail product—it never made it into commercial,” said Jeff Striegel, president of Elias Wilf, Owings Mills, Md.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 29, 2020

Coastal Effects. Dallas, Texas—Marazzi’s new Coastal Effects mosaic collection recently received the Best Product Design award from Oceanside Glass & Tile, a glass tile manufacturer. Launched in Spring of 2020, the Coast Effects collection is a molten glass wall tile mosaic featuring vibrant color tones in four color combinations from sapphire blue to rich onyx. “Marazzi continues to offer trend-forward designs with a flair for bold Italian style,” said Paij Thorn-Brooks, vice pr

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

Today’s Retail Recovery Across America series takes us to Madison, Wis., where FCNews publisher, Steve Feldman, sat down with Adam Nonn, owner of Nonn’s Flooring, to discuss the state of business, advice for driving traffic in store, the importance of advertising and much more! Additions to the series are added weekly, so check back often.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 28, 2020

By Ken Ryan. Alliance Flooring convened its first Connect 2020 virtual event, with Shaw Floors as the first supplier to present to members. Embarking on what it called “uncharted territory,” Alliance Flooring kicked off Connect 2020 this week, the buying group’s first virtual buying and networking event. The two-week program runs through Aug. 7 and features pre-produced, on-demand video content, product introductions, educational seminars, industry speakers and best practices from key members.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 29, 2020

The FCNews Retail Recovery Across America video series continues with a visit to Cam Haughty, co-owner of ICC Flooring in Indianapolis. FCNews publisher, Steve Feldman, sat down with Haughty to discuss the perks of cross selling, positioning for recovery, the changing power of price, business forecasts for the rest of the year and much more. You don’t want to miss it!

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Floor Covering News

JULY 29, 2020

By Reginald Tucker. Amid the lingering impacts of COVID-19 , strained oil prices and staggering unemployment, there are some encouraging silver linings. That’s according to statistics and analysis provided by ITR Economics, an economic research firm known for its uncannily accurate predictions and timely forecasts. In its most recent webinar titled “Recovery and Eventual Growth vs.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 29, 2020

Jason Golberg, CEO of America’s Floor Source, places a strong emphasis on tracking data and managing leads. By Jason Goldberg. I get asked all the time, “How did you do it? How did you build and continue to grow a successful flooring business ?” Here are some of the keys: Be prepared to sacrifice. You will have to sacrifice things that are important to you in order to build your business.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

By Ken Ryan. Achieving success in the flooring retail business isn’t merely about training or hard work or lead generation systems or delivering excellent customer service. It’s all these things and more, according to executives from America’s Floor Source. The executive team and staff touched on several key points—from integrity to technology—that go into developing a winning formula.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 29, 2020

St. Louis, Missouri—In response to the changing business environment as a result of COVID-19, the National Wood Flooring Association has launched LiveEdge, a free professional development platform offering concise, focused and interactive content for wood flooring professionals. Powered by NWFA University, LiveEdge enhances industry knowledge with short videos designed to provide an edge in an increasingly competitive market.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

Toronto—Torlys has launched its new Torlys Room Visualizer, an upgraded platform that is designed to create the ultimate virtual showroom, providing a seamless connection between manufacturers, retailers and consumers. The new and improved tool has a custom look that aligns with the Torlys brand and boasts several new features including: Comparison Slider: Splits room to compare side-by-sides of two collections, styles, colors, etc.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 30, 2020

David Clarkson. DriTac Flooring Products, a domestic manufacturer of premium-grade adhesives and installation-related products for the flooring industry, has named David Clarkson president. Clarkson has held numerous positions with DriTac since 2003, most recently as senior vice president – sales. Yale Block and Myrna Block (formerly president and vice president, respectively) remain involved with DriTac’s future as chairman and vice chairman of the board of directors.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

Schönox HPS North America, Inc. has added to its lineup of technical training and seminars that provide opportunities to learn about the full range of its products, installation tips and subfloor preparation details. Online training webinars and CEUs are available now due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. The new sessions are as follows: Schönox Training: Basics 101.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

In response to the drafting of a fifth round of legislation aimed at relieving the stress on small businesses from the COVID-19 pandemic , the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is urging its members to make their voices heard. The group released the following statement: “WFCA Members, Congress is currently considering a fifth round of major legislation to help small businesses and to stimulate the economy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has surpassed 10,000 members and set a new record in its 60-year history, continuing its strong trend of growth and increasing its standing as the preeminent voice for the floor covering industry. “This is a remarkable achievement, and it’s just the beginning,” said Scott Humphrey, chief executive officer, WFCA.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 30, 2020

Chicago—NeoCon is seeking program proposals for the 2021 NeoCon Conference Series, which is slated to run from June 14-16, 2021 at theMART. Each year, show organizers tap the leading minds in design and the built environment to create unparalleled programming covering a wide range of design disciplines and educational tracks. The show’s nearly 100+ CEU seminars offer world-class expertise and insight into today’s most time-sensitive topics.

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