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Biophilic Design: How Natural Designs Make Us Happier and Healthier

As The Tile Turns

When many Americans imagine modern design concepts making their way from Europe to the United States, they picture cozy hygge textures or vibrant Moroccan tiles. Rarely does indoor plant life come to mind. That is about to change, however, as the concept of biophilic design takes over.

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Trend inspo: Statement Showers II

Diary of a Tile Addict

6. Perfect Pattern. Keeping the rest of the bathroom simple with wood and neutrals makes the shower free to express itself. Find an unusual pattern in a vibrant colour for maximum effect. Featured is Goa from Popham Designs (Worldwide), although Oriental Fairy from Otto Tiles & Design (UK) and Granada Turquoise Crackle from Clay Imports (USA) are equally as lovely.

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Coverings conference sessions announced

Floor Covering News

Arlington, Va.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. All educational sessions are designed to provide show-goers with the informative content they need to excel in today’s highly competitive tile and stone marketplace, according to Coverings.

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Upgrade Every Room of Your Home in 2022 With Tips From Our 2021 Blogs

Why Tile

As 2021 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to look back at the tile tips and trends we’ve covered this past year. More than ever, we’ve had the opportunity to explore how tile benefits every room of the house. Whether you’re looking to revamp a specific part of your home or to take… The post Upgrade Every Room of Your Home in 2022 With Tips From Our 2021 Blogs appeared first on Why Tile.

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Top Color Palettes for 2022

As The Tile Turns

Decorative trends come and go at a dizzying pace, but against all odds, one style has consistently dominated the interior design world for nearly two decades: all white, all the time. The appeal is clear: white visually expands small spaces while providing a crisp and clean aesthetic. At this point, however, we're ready for a change. Christie Del Ciotto – former ASID Colorado president and current Sherwin-Williams Designer Account Executive – puts it best: “We are letting go of white.”.

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Trend inspo: Statement Showers

Diary of a Tile Addict

To further emphasise our love for statement showers (and to offer oodles of inspiration for those looking to create one of their own) we’ve gathered a bunch more and located the tiles needed to make them! @reganbakerdesign @pophamdesign. @sfgirlbybay. 1. Soft Zellige. Calming greeny blue toned zelige tiles offer floor to ceiling beachy vibes. Create something similar with Ice Blue Zellige from Otto Tiles & Design (UK), Moss Zellige from Tiles of Ezra (Australia), or Zellige Tea Ceremon

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NSI completes 40th R.I.S.E. home

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has provided natural stone and fabrication services for its 40th home with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program. The R.I.S.E. program builds 100% mortgage-free specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders.

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Mapei expands its Canadian facility

Ceramics of Italy

Mapei has announced the expansion of its historic facility in Laval, Canada, for an investment of C$25 million. The project involves the construction of a new powder production plant, a new R&D centre specialising in admixtures for concrete and an advanced distribution centre with a total area of more than 4,700 m 2. The aim is to expand the distribution of products and services in Quebec and the Maritime provinces as well as throughout Canada to meet the growing needs of North American cust

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Refurbishing Hardwood Floors

Onfloor Technology

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Ege Seramik debuts new subway tiles

Floor Covering News

Norcross, Ga.—Subway tiles will never go out of style—their rectangular, timeless shape combined with strength and durability will always be on-trend, according to Ege Seramik. Ege Seramik’s Diamante Series I is taking these classics one step further ; adding a slight relief and a high gloss finish to play with light. The Diamante Series is sized 4 x 12 and is available in 10 calming colors: Pastel Mint, Pastel Sky, Pastel Bone, Pastel Lavender, Damson, Ocre, Blue, Teal and White.

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Decovita names Donna Moss brand ambassador

Floor Covering News

Marietta, Ga.—Renowned interior designer and former HGTV host, Donna Moss, has agreed to represent Decovita USA as its brand ambassador. The luxury and sense of style Moss exudes is a perfect pairing with the brand and its extensive line of high design porcelain tile, which it is now making available to every designer, according to the company. A former finalist on HGTV’s “Design Star,” Moss went on to host her own TV show on HGTV called “Donna Decorates Dallas” with over 30 e

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Armstrong wins four Good Design awards

Floor Covering News

Lancaster, Pa.—Exchange Luxury Flooring, Theorem Luxury Flooring, Empower rigid core and Rest & Refuge Rrgid core from Armstrong Flooring were awarded the prestigious Good Design 2020 Award. Honored for quality design of the highest form, function and aesthetic, these awards recognize products across multiple flooring types (LVT and rigid core), as well as on both the commercial and residential sides of the business.

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Dean Howell elected WFCA chairman of the board

Floor Covering News

Dalton, Ga.—Dean Howell, president, Moda Floors & Interiors in Atlanta, Ga., was elected chairman of the board of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA). Howell, who has been a member of the board since 2013, succeeds Deb DeGraaf as she steps down but remains engaged with the organization as immediate past chairman. At the fall board of directors meeting in San Antonio, Texas, directors also elected Sam O’Krent, president O’Krent Floors, as chairman-elect; confirmed Don Roberts, preside

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Bruce expands waterproof rigid core line

Floor Covering News

Mountville, Pa.—Bruce expanded its popular line of rigid core flooring with the new LifeSeal Classic Plus. The collection delivers 100% waterproof protection to stand up to the busiest of homes and light commercial spaces, without sacrificing comfort or style, according to Bruce. “These floors are a popular choice for families because they aren’t prone to water damage,” said Brian Parker, vice president-product management, AHF Products.

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Resilient: Surface protection takes rigid to next level

Floor Covering News

By Megan Salzano-Birch— Rigid core flooring has grown in popularity by leaps and bounds of late and shows no signs of slowing down. That’s why rigid core flooring suppliers continue to launch advancements within their product lines that aim to capture the hearts (and wallets) of consumers nationwide. One such innovation is the development of unique surface technologies that aim to provide enhanced benefits.

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NAFCD celebrates 50th anniversary

Floor Covering News

Chicago, Ill.—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has reached its 50th anniversary. Over the years, NAFCD has managed to enhance the industry through the provision of quality education, trend analysis, research and networking opportunities. According to NAFCD, when the association was first organized, it set out to foster trade and commerce for those who had a vested interest in the distribution channel for floor covering and allied service products.

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i4F unveils new website design

Floor Covering News

Hamont, Belgium—i4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry , launched its new website in five languages: english, chinese, french, german and vietnamese. According to i4F, the website reflects its new vision and mission as well as new branding for its six technology clusters: i4F drop-lock; digital printing; surface finishing; walls and ceilings; board composition; and process technologies.

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FCIF launches year-end campaign drive

Floor Covering News

Dalton, Ga.—The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) board of directors is currently holding its year-end campaign drive and invites flooring business and individuals in the industry to contribute by giving online at fcif.org or by mailing a donation to: 855 Abutment Road, STE 2, Dalton, Ga. 30721. This year, the FCIF will also be featured on Taylor Adhesives, for Taylor Time LIVE, which will air on Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m.

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Unilin Technologies enters agreement with i4F

Floor Covering News

Waregem, Belgium—i4F entered into an agreement with Unilin Technologies whereby i4F obtained, under certain conditions, a right to further sublicense the mineral core patents owned by Karl-Heinz Scholz and the Swiss company Li&Co. “This agreement supports our conviction that the mineral core technology will continue to gain importance,” said Karl-Heinz Scholz and Edwin Lingg, CEO of Li&Co.

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MP Global on the cusp of a milestone anniversary

Floor Covering News

MP Global has the capacity to produce 10 million feet of underlayment per month. By Reginald Tucker P roviding retailers, distributors and end users with their underlayment needs for a quarter-century. That’s the milestone MP Global is on course to achieve when the calendar flips to 2022. “I started MP Global in 1997, and at that time I had one employee—me,” said Al Collison, president and founder of the Norfolk, Neb.

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Ceramic consumption rises in Q3

Floor Covering News

Anderson, S.C—U.S. ceramic tile consumption rose 15.3% by volume in the third quarter 2021 year to date, compared to the same timeframe in 2020, according to the Ceramic Tile Market Update released by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). U.S. Tile Consumption Overview: The following table shows U.S. tile shipments, imports, exports and total consumption in thousands of square feet.

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Cali to bring California vibes to Surfaces 2022

Floor Covering News

Las Vegas—Cali, the San Diego-based flooring supplier, will bring its highly curated indoor and outdoor surfaces portfolio to The International Surface Event (TISE) being held Feb. 1-3, 2022. The event marks the first Surfaces appearance in Cali history. Founded by two surfer buddies in 2004, Cali broke ground as a manufacturer of high-performing building products made of bamboo—namely fencing, flooring, plywood and decking.

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New home sales jump in November

Floor Covering News

Washington D.C—New home sales posted a solid gain last month, driven by strong buyer demand , low existing home inventory and buyers’ anticipation of future higher mortgage rates, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Sales of newly built, single-family homes in November rose 12.4% to a 744,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a downwardly revised reading in October, according to newly released data by the U.S.

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