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Why Rustic and Elegant Cement Tiles are a Great Option for Your Space.

Granada Tile

Cement tiles are a great option for any space. They are durable and can be customized to fit your tastes. Cement tiles add elegance and dimension to the room Cement tiles add texture and dimension to the floor, wall or stairs the decorate. They are available in a variety of colors and patterns, which allows you to choose the perfect look for your space.

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Tile of Spain Celebrates a Decade of Ceramic Innovation with the Debut of its 2022 Quick Ship Collection for the U.S. Market

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), announces the 2022 update to the U.S. Quick Ship Collection. This year’s momentous 10 th annual catalog of Spanish tile includes more than 150 ceramic series from 44 Spanish companies.

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Daltile launches Synchronic collection

Floor Covering News

Dallas—Daltile launched its new Synchronic porcelain tile collection that delivers a stylish, minimalist concrete visual and embodies the popular interior design trend Noble Simplicity—where purity, minimalism and simplicity are at the forefront, according to the company. “As a component of the overarching pursuit of well-being through design, Noble Simplicity creates spaces that are uncluttered, calm, quiet and soothing—where life feels in order,” said Laura Grill, director of product design fo

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Nature-Inspired Ceramic & Porcelain Tile Display in the Twin Cities

Rubble Tile

Fall is the perfect time to schedule an appointment the Rubble Tile showroom! Come see the Abitare La Terra collection from AlysEdwards. The collection, whose name translates to Inhabit the Earth, utilizes rich natural tones and is available in twelve colors of ceramic wall tile and.

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COEM – Accredited sustainability

Ceramics of Italy

In 2022, Coem was awarded third-party verification by Certyquality according to ‘ISO 17889-1 – Sustainability for ceramic tiles’ , a new international standard for determining the level of sustainability of ceramic products in the construction trade. This standard analyses the entire life cycle of the product, from raw materials to disposal, also assessing health and safety parameters for workers, and much more.

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Are Our Homes Hurricane Safe? (Architects Say Many Aren’t!)

JG Kitchens

Storm surge can inundate a home with water. It can also pull a home off its foundations and wash it out to sea. You don't want to be inside if that happens. . The post Are Our Homes Hurricane Safe? (Architects Say Many Aren’t!) comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Mohawk releases new ESG Report

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk’s 13th annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report highlights the company’s internal and external partnerships that are driving its commitment to achieving a better tomorrow together. The report is now available online. “During Climate Week NYC, we announced a unique collaboration with the International Future Living Institute (IFLI) and shared stories about Mohawk’s progress in reducing CO2 emissions; delivering more carbon neutral products; lowering our w

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Setra Supplies Timber Frame for New Electrolux Development Greenhouse Sthlm

The A to Z of Building

Setra has been commissioned to supply locally produced CLT and glulam for the first phase of Greenhouse Sthlm, a climate-smart development by Electrolux on Kungsholmen in Stockholm. The contract.

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How to Coat Industrial Concrete: Step-by-Step Guide

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Tile of Spain updates U.S. Quick Ship Collection

Floor Covering News

Miami, Fla.—Tile of Spain (TOS), the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), has updated the 2022 U.S. Quick Ship Collection. This year’s momentous 10th annual catalog of Spanish tile includes more than 150 ceramic series from 44 Spanish companies, the group said.

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Walking homeowners through design trade-offs

Floor Covering News

(This article was originally published on Houzz.com and has been edited for content and style.). While homeowners may be prepared to prioritize certain elements and make sacrifices in others, it can still be a challenge for many to navigate the best choices given their resources. As the experienced designer, they’ll likely look to you for guidance. We’ll discuss common trade-offs that homeowners may face and tips for how to work with clients, make the best use of their resources and help them fe

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U.S. Stone Industries earns sustainability certification

Floor Covering News

Herington, Kan.— U.S. Stone Industries, located here, has earned certification to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (ANSI/NSI 373). The company has achieved Silver status for its fabrication facility, which processes limestone from raw blocks of stone into usable building materials. “Our experience throughout the certification process validated our core belief that sustainable initiatives are exceedingly beneficial to our environment, our industry, our customers and our operations,” said

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Emser releases new tile product catalog

Floor Covering News

Los Angeles—Emser Tile announced its complete suite of products with a new 2022/2023 tile product catalog , available both in print and online. According to the company, the newly released 400+ page tile product catalog features one of the most diverse collections available to the industry for interiors and exteriors, both residential and commercial, including: porcelain , ceramic , glass, decorative accents, metal, quarry, mosaics, natural and engineered stone, cut-to-size products, setting mat

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Interface meets carbon neutral status

Floor Covering News

Atlanta—Interface said it has been third-party certified as a Carbon Neutral Enterprise. The company said it met Carbon Neutral Enterprise status according to the PAS 2060 standard, the leading international carbon neutrality standard created by the British Standards Institution (BSI). To achieve this, Interface said it has transformed its factories, products and supply chain—including using innovative new carbon storing raw materials—to dramatically reduce its carbon emissions.

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CARE carpet charges increase in California

Floor Covering News

Dalton—Differential assessments currently charged on all carpet sold in California are expected to increase on Jan. 1, 2023. California law requires CARE, as the carpet stewardship organization for the state, to implement a differential assessment on each square yard of carpet sold that reflects its cost burden to recycle. The assessment increase has to be approved by CalRecycle in a process that will take some weeks; however, carpet retailers in California should prepare now for the increase th

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Mohawk Group’s Social Canvas now available

Floor Covering News

Dalton—Mohawk Group’s award-winning Social Canvas modular carpet collection is now available for specification. According to the company, the collection speaks to the triumph of the human spirit and the importance of inclusion in design. Using the work of artist Charlie French as a point of departure, this soft surface line is the result of a collaboration with ArtLifting.

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Novalis’ Capobianco leads sustainability charge

Floor Covering News

Graham Capobianco. Dalton—Graham Capobianco, sustainability manager at Novalis , is pulling from his wealth of knowledge and range of experience to lead Novalis’ sustainability initiatives. “There are several different initiatives taking place over the next few years that are going to significantly impact the future of resilient flooring,” he said. “It’s a challenging but exciting time to be in the industry and, since I’m passionate about finding sustainable solutions, I’m looking forward to mak

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How to attract great talent during a labor shortage

Floor Covering News

(This article was originally published on forbes.com and has been edited for content and style.). The pandemic has been hard on businesses in a multitude of ways: shutdowns, layoffs, supply chain disruptions, income losses, policy changes. Now employers are facing yet another big obstacle: global labor shortages. In June 2021, there were a record 10.1 million open jobs in the U.S., and the U.K. faced the worst staff shortage since 1997.

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COREtec’s Soft Step is patent pending

Floor Covering News

Dalton—COREtec’s new attached underlayment, Soft Step , is patent pending. The leading waterproof brand launched the innovative underlayment in early August as a solution to changing consumer preferences, according to the company. Soft Step joins COREtec’s existing attached cork underlayment as a premium backing option available to consumers. The underlayment, marked by its performance ratings in quiet, warmth and comfort, is featured on 10 new styles within the patented COREtec Originals (WPC)

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10 essential tips for working with clients

Floor Covering News

(This article was originally published on Houzz.com and has been edited for content and style.). Delivering great work is only half the equation when it comes to leaving homeowners happy. Good customer service is one of the most important things homeowners look for when making a hiring decision. Good customer service is also one of the things they remember most after the project is done and they’re writing a review.

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‘Tom’s Tips:’ Processing customer concerns

Floor Covering News

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new Tom’s Tips. In the series, Tom Jennings, retail training expert, 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, he says. In this week’s Tom’s Tips , Jennings reminds viewers to make sure all staff members know how to predictably respond when customers call with concerns—as these calls are in

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Hardwoods West becomes new Bruce distributor

Floor Covering News

Michael Patron and Nathan Carter of Hardwoods West, pictured right to left. Mountville, Pa.—Hardwoods West, a distributor headquartered near Portland, Ore., will lead the effort to grow AHF’s Bruce branded flooring market in the Northwest. Hardwoods West is a partnership between Michael Patron and Nathan Carter. “This market is very important for Bruce, and we believe that Hardwoods West dedication and leadership in value-added service will bring growth to dealers in place and open new opp

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Benchwick beta-tests new AI-powered wood innovation

Floor Covering News

New York, N.Y.— Benchwick recently announced a breakthrough called Envision.Style that is said to “learn” wood species (color, grain, patterns, etc.) and then recreate panels that are faithfully true to the original sample and provide highly believable pattern variations for digital printing and successful installation. According to the company, Envision.Style eliminates the lengthy and very expensive process of designers creating limited pattern variations for any kind of value to clients.

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11 simple tips to improve your SEO now

Floor Covering News

(This story was originally published on socialmediatoday.com and was edited for content and style.). How are your webpages ranking in Google search results? Seen any fluctuations or impacts in recent months? Most websites have had to deal with some fairly significant declines in their search referral traffic of late, as Google continues to refine and improve its SERP rankings based on whatever it believes will provide the best results and, therefore, keep people coming back to Google for their s

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NWFA builds 64th R.I.S.E. home

Floor Covering News

St. louis, Miss.—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) provided flooring for its 64th home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). The R.I.S.E. program builds mortgage-free, custom, specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders. The home dedication for US Army chief warrant officer three Romulo “Romy” Camargo took place on July 27, in Lutz, Fla.

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Mercier Wood Flooring appoints third generation leadership

Floor Covering News

Montmagny, Quebec —As of May 27, 2022, Sébastien Mercier and Jean-Philippe Dumas, sons of Richard Mercier and Marielle Mercier, respectively, officially took over from their parents as the new business owners of Mercier Wood Flooring. The new owners, who have worked in the family business for over 12 years, will continue to be supported by Richard Mercier, former owner, vice president and general manager who now holds the role of company president.

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NWFA launches new program

Floor Covering News

St. Louis, Miss.—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has launched the NWFA Engineered Wood Flooring Refinishable Program, which identifies these wood products with wear layers thick enough to be sanded and refinished. The program certifies real engineered wood floors to aid manufacturers, distributors, specifiers and end-users in their decision-making processes.

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NAFCD Convention promotes networking

Floor Covering News

Chicago—The 2022 NAFCD Annual Convention will be taking place November 1–3. According to show organizers, this event cultivates a collaborative environment where attendees are encouraged to exchange ideas, share best practices and identify opportunities for growth. The NAFCD suggested those interested begin building relationships and setting up meetings now by viewing the shows’ private attendee list.

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WFCA partners with CHIPD

Floor Covering News

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) welcomed its newest endorsed partner, CHIPD, a leading credit card payment processing provider. With this partnership, WFCA said it will provide its members with cost-effective and time-saving online payment solutions to leverage technology to accelerate payments, increase cash flow, decrease accounts receivables (AR) and reduce office interruptions and administrative costs.

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Karndean named a ‘Pittsburgh Top Workplace’

Floor Covering News

Export, Pa.—The U.S. corporate headquarters of leading luxury vinyl supplier, Karndean Designflooring, has been named a Pittsburgh-area “Top Workplace” for the 11th consecutive year by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “Our employees have always been, and will always be, our greatest asset,” said Bill Anderson, CEO, Karndean. “ While we’ve grown considerably since our humble beginnings in the U.S. in 1998, our corporate culture retains the feel of the small, family-owned company that we started as in

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GCCA: Cement and Concrete Industry Scales Up Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Efforts to Accelerate Decarbonisation

The A to Z of Building

The Clean Energy Ministerial CCUS (CEM CCUS) and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) have today, at the first-ever Global Clean Energy Action Forum (GCEAF), announced.

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