As The Tile Turns

MARCH 16, 2020

In the world of interior design, old trends inevitably resurface. No matter how outdated they seem, it's only a matter of time before they somehow creep back, regardless of how 'out' they previously seemed. When this happens, however, these throwbacks are typically complemented by fresh looks that deliver a surprisingly modern edge. Such is the case with several of the latest styles we've seen taking over in the ever-changing world of interior design.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 20, 2020

Cement tiles are an outstanding option for your outdoor renovation, design, or new construction project. They are solid, long-lasting, low-maintenance, and they look beautiful. Because the colors and patterns are poured and pressed in rather than being painted or dyed, these tiles resist fading and will last a very long time. (Because of their ingredients, blue and green pigments do fade in direct sunlight.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2020

Week of March 16th, 2020. Spring is the perfect time to spruce up your backyard or garden. That might seem daunting, but landscaping doesn’t have to feel like an endless chore. You just need to think a little outside the box and your front and backyard can turn into a true extension of your home! As the spring weather rolls in, get outside and transform your outdoor space into the yard of your dreams.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 18, 2020

The floor didn’t look quite right. I spotted some warping that hadn’t been there before. I didn’t notice it at first, since it’s in a hallway that leads to a half bathroom, in front of the laundry closet. It’s the kind of space I tend to walk quickly through, or just plunk a laundry basket onto when I’m loading or unloading the washer and dryer.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 17, 2020

We’ve explored the wonderfully vibrant streets of Fusterlandia , Isaiah Zagar’s visionary Magic Gardens of South Philadelphia, and, of course, Barcelona’s famous Park Güell, but still the Tile Addict doesn’t tire from spaces decked out in the most fantastical of mosaics. And today we share with you the ceramic construction from this creative couple – Cheri Pann and Gonzalo Duran.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

MARCH 17, 2020

So, you're ready to hire a tile installer for that stone-glass mixed mosaic decorative border that will look perfect with the large format wall tile and wood plank floor tile you selected. What are your next steps? Follow this roadmap. We've put it together for you based on years of experience ensuring that tile gets installed correctly the first time because your tile installer is truly considered Qualified Labor.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Spring is in the air and BBQ season is almost back into full effect. Now is the time to get your outdoor spaces ready to host the ultimate backyard party. Take a look at our Top 5 Design post showcasing innovative landscaping that will have excited to tend to your garden and touch up your yard. 1. Take What Mother Nature Gives You.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 20, 2020

Ceramics have been used to blend the old with the new in Yangqing, China. Settled amongst the traditional homes the Intertwine House takes the form of its neighbouring properties, matching them in pitch and size, but offering a bold, modern style. Photo credit: Yumeng Zhu. The Architects responsible for the design, Wonder Architects , are relatively new on the scene, being formed in 2017 by Zhu Qipeng, Wang Chong, and Wang Sidi.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2020

Arlington, Va. – Coverings ( coverings.com ) has canceled its 2020 show, which was scheduled to take place April 20-23 in New Orleans, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Coverings event organizers have been monitoring the domestic and global developments regarding the coronavirus for several weeks. Their decision to cancel Coverings 2020 is a preemptive effort to minimize exposure to the COVID-19 virus and is in recognition of, and in full adherence to, federal, state and local requirements that a

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Trendir Magazine

MARCH 18, 2020

Rustic décor is all about being effortless, chic, and embracing the room’s natural aesthetic. It’s all about going simple and minimal with little to no effort. To bring in a unique, rustic approach and keep it that way, consider working with modern bits. It’s all about making the modern bits you have instantly come to life. Furthermore, it’s almost as if the rest of your décor will instantly feel revitalized and fresh.

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Stone Update

MARCH 18, 2020

Next edition of tile-and-stone event will be in 2021.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MARCH 20, 2020

This spring cleaning season, there’s a lot more than just decluttering at stake — a clean home could be your last line of defense against a coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. To help separate fact from fiction, we spoke with Dr. Stephen J. Thomas , Chief of the Infectious Diseases Division at SUNY Upstate Medical University, for expert advice on what, how, and when to clean. “SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19 is believed to be able to persist on surfaces such as glass, metal

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 19, 2020

Confindustria Ceramica’s executive board has donated over $200,000 to the Sassuolo Hospital Foundation and, through the Local Health Authority, to hospitals in the province of Reggio Emilia for the purchase of intensive care beds to help our excellent healthcare system cope with the COVID-19 emergency. In line with the decisions adopted in the Prime Ministerial Decree of March 8-11 and above all with the Memorandum signed by the government, trade unions and Confindustria on March 14, the Italian

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 15, 2020

The process of preparing construction drawings has evolved from “What do we need to do to “What can’t we do?” Today we are going talking about construction drawing best practices in what is essentially creating the graphic instruction manual of constructing a building. Continue reading 045: Documenting Architecture at Life of an Architect.

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Stone Update

MARCH 16, 2020

Natural Stone Institute, International Surface Fabricators Association, Stone Fabricators Alliance respond to Covid-19.

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The Ace of Space

MARCH 19, 2020

Not many men who would abdicate a throne for love, but King Edward VIII gave up all the trappings of royalty, including a palace and expansive country estates, to live with the woman he loved. Undoubtedly, it became one of the most well-known (if not scandalous) love stories of the 20th century. The Duke of […]. The post See Inside the Former Home of A King appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2020

The severity of COVID-19 continues to grow and will no doubt continue impacting our lives and businesses for the foreseeable future. It has already caused unprecedented challenges to all of us—major event cancellations, business closures and economic disruptions. However, the industry is no stranger to challenges, and we at FCNews are committed to helping the industry get through this one too.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 19, 2020

Is it possible to create a completely virtual educational design studio in undergraduate architecture courses? I do a small amount of wondering and questioning with regards to this exact question. Is it possible? Can it be effective? Will it result in high-quality work? Does it matter the level of architecture student? Continue reading Moving to a Virtual Design Studio?

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The A to Z of Building

MARCH 18, 2020

Engineers at the University of Liverpool, alongside industrial partners, have designed and built an adhesive free timber office building at Ness Gardens on the Wirral in order to evaluate a more.

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Margaret Almon Mosaics

MARCH 14, 2020

I was searching for my Word for 2020, most likely in bed, I realized that once I got on Instagram, I could lay there indefinitely. I decided if I wanted to be on Instagram, I had to lay on the floor. My time on my gadget plummeted. And as I looked for information about how to get back up off the floor, I discovered the work of biomechanist Katy Bowman, particularly her books Move Your DNA and Dynamic Aging.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2020

Small businesses, including independent flooring retailers, have been hit hard with business-squelching health and safety regulations these past couple of weeks and the sense is that it may continue that way for some time. And while the wellbeing of our communities and each other remains the top priority, keeping the business afloat remains a very real concern.

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Stone Update

MARCH 17, 2020

Initiatives include new U.S. Breton manufacturing line, plus Southern California warehouse and showroom.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2020

By Ken Ryan. The novel coronavirus has put the brakes on projects and slowed traffic for many dealers. With the gravity of the coronavirus (COVID-19) gripping the nation, the government mandating social distancing and schools and businesses closed or on hiatus across the country, flooring dealers have been forced to react quickly to this fluid situation.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2020

[New York] The global coronavirus pandemic has resulted in either the cancelation or postponement of several major industry trade shows and events in the U.S. Following is a list of affected markets or conferences. Coverings. Coverings 2020, which was scheduled to take place April 20- 23 in NewOrleans, has been canceled. The move is a preemptive effort to minimize exposure to the COVID-19 virus and is in recognition of, and in full adherence to, federal, state and local requirements that are evo

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2020

March 20, 2020. Taylor Adhesives has released the following message to its customers and partners: “As part of the Meridian Adhesives Group, Taylor Adhesives is continuing to closely follow the unfolding COVID-19 outbreak. We are dedicated to remaining a trusted supplier during this unsteady market. Thursday, March 19, California officials announced an order for citizens to shelter at home.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2020

Chicago—After consultation with leaders and partners within the commercial design industry, theMART said it has decided cancelling NeoCon 2020 is the best course of action considering the on-going COVID-19 outbreak and the unknown duration for social distancing and other measures. The next NeoCon will be NeoCon June 14-16, 2021. “We thank all of our NeoCon participants for their loyalty and support, and we look forward to bringing the commercial design community back together in Chicago for NeoC

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2020

Hammond, La.—RollMaster Software is partnering with Creating Your Space to roll out its latest integration—the Digital Marketing Hub application. This product aims to alleviate some of the marketing heavy lifting for busy flooring dealers, or for those not as well-versed in how to utilize digital marketing, at a fraction of the cost of hiring an agency or full-time employee.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 17, 2020

Santa Fe Springs, Calif., and Florence, Ala.—Schönox HPS North America and Galleher have developed a strategic partnership to provide subfloor products throughout a West Coast footprint encompassing 15% of the flooring market. With annual revenues in excess of $215 million, Galleher is one of the largest flooring distributors in the U.S. serving California, Nevada and Arizona.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2020

Floor Covering News has learned the NWFA has canceled its 2020 Wood Flooring Expo in response to the threat COVID-19 poses. Michael Martin, NWFA president and CEO, made the announcement following the CDC’s recommendation to cancel all large group gatherings scheduled for the next eight weeks. “In terms of next steps, the NWFA is weighing the best potential path forward, and will be reaching out to all registrants and exhibitors in the coming days,” Martin said.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2020

Thursday, March 19, 2020. A message from Armstrong Flooring’s president and CEO, Michel Vermette on COVID-19: “As the impact of COVID-19 continues to spread in the U.S. and around the world, we are focused on safeguarding the health of our employees, customers, and communities while maintaining continuity of service to our customers. To help mitigate the potential spread of the virus, employees at our headquarters in Lancaster, PA, are now working remotely.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2020

HD Expo + Conference, which had been scheduled for May 5-7, 2020, at Mandalay Bay Las Vegas, has been officially cancelled. Show organizers said: “The health and safety of our community and our team is of the utmost importance to us. This is due to recent developments regarding COVID-19…These developments have made it impossible to effectively execute a May event that delivers the level of education, connection and customer value our community expects.”.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 17, 2020

Due to the escalating COVID-19 outbreak and the need for social distancing, theMART, along with key industry stakeholders, have made the decision to postpone NeoCon 2020, originally scheduled for June 8-10, in Chicago. “The health and welfare of all NeoCon participants, as well as local, national and international communities at large, are our highest priority,” said the NeoCon team. “For the past several weeks, theMART has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation with pa

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2020

March 20, 2020. A statement from Russell Grizzle, president and CEO, Mannington Mills: “Like everyone else, Mannington has been working to balance the service to our customers with creating as safe an environment as possible for our associates. In my 40-plus years in this industry, I have never experienced anything quite like this; and I continue to be amazed and impressed by the positive attitude and resilience of our associates.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 17, 2020

In light of the recent pandemic, the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) is postponing the 40 th Anniversary Gala that was previously scheduled for May 2, 2020 in at the Rainbow Room in New York City. The event will be rescheduled for Spring 2021 in the Rainbow Room. The new date will be forthcoming. Tickets, sponsorships and tables previously purchased will automatically be shifted to the new date.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 17, 2020

The Starnet board of directors has decided to cancel its 2020 Starnet Annual Meeting which was scheduled for May 14-17, 2020. The decision was made after the Florida Governor declared a state of emergency and changes in corporate travel recommendations for manufacturing partners were announced. “Starnet remains committed to helping our Preferred Vendor Partners and Service Providers adjust to have a successful 2020,” said Mark Bischoff, president and CEO.

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Stone Update

MARCH 16, 2020

Surfaces producer takes other actions amid Covid-19 concerns.

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