Tile of Spain USA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) is now accepting entries for the eighth annual Passport to Creativity tour. Passport to Creativity gives architects and interior designers the opportunity to plunge into the world of Spanish ceramic tile with a free trip to Spain alongside a group of industry professionals.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

We are entering into a treasured season for many. The air feels crisp and clean, the temperature borders between a comfortable warmth and a glorious chilliness. The leaves are turning to vibrant shades of red and orange, evoking the Ansel Adams in us all. When else do we feel the need to pull over every few minutes to snap a picture during our daily commute?

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Press Release. September 10, 2019. Addition of sales and services leadership, and adjustments to product management, position the company to stay focused on clients while accommodating continued growth. Albany, NY – Creative Materials Corporation, a supplier of tile, brick, stone, paver systems, and other related building materials for the commercial construction industry, welcomes Stephen Brooke as the new vice president of sales and services.

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As The Tile Turns

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

One of the greatest privileges of working in the tile business: collaborating with the region's best and brightest designers. Their passion cannot be denied — nor can their inherent talent. At Decorative Materials, we're always impressed by Angela Otten of Inspire Kitchen Design Studio. The studio's name fits; we came away feeling deeply inspired when we recently chatted with Angela about her growing company and her new showroom.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Edimax Astor Ceramiche has introduced a new piece of technology resulting from their keen focus on research and innovation. To further their accomplishments in the ceramic sector, 3D Shaped Technology provides even more realism to their surfaces, adding texture and life to create products with realism. Velvet Beige. Stream Bone. The final results are collections inspired by natural stones, with visual texture, and a matching tactile surface that is perfectly aligned to the image.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

As Summer fades away and the leaves begin to change, we’d like to take a moment for some Autumn interior design inspirations. From the fun activities that Fall brings to the colors of the season, there is a lot to draw from. 1. A Full Plate. Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall! , Lauren Liess Pure Style Home. Designer Lauren Liess is diving into Fall with a ton of new projects, not the least of which is our soon-to-launch tile collection.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Now Open in Seattle, Washington. On March 18th 2019, Arizona Tile opened the doors to its newest branch, located in Seattle, Washington. The site is home to an interactive showroom, slab viewing facility, and order desk, and highlights the use of modern technology in which customers can visualize materials in their own home by use of the on-site touch-screen.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

September 16/23, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 7 By Lindsay Baillie Choosing the right mortar and grout is critical to any ceramic tile or stone installation. To help installers ensure a job is done right the first time, grout and mortar manufacturers are developing improved products suitable for all applications. Following are several of the […].

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Our recent blog article titled " Should Tile Installers Become Certified?" has generated robust conversation on the CTEF Facebook page since it was published on September 3rd. It has also raised questions that need to be addressed about the qualifications for both the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program and the Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) program.

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Rubble Tile

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is a saying that works for a lot of situations. But when it comes to tile design, true innovators go back and figure out how to make their products even better.

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Cement Style

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Gulf Shores, AL. (September 17, 2019) ? Villa Lagoon Tile is putting its own spin on the revival of the popular mid-century decorative concrete masonry block with the launch of its new Breeze Block Collection. “The revival of the breeze block is due to the ability to create unique spaces with eye-catching geometric patterns while also providing functionality,” said Lundy Wilder, founder, Villa Lagoon Tile.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Dana Hicks Dallas—The International Surface Event (TISE): Surfaces | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo welcomes Dana Hicks as the new show director for the event. After 19 years of service to the flooring, stone and tile industry through events, promotions, sponsorships and community involvement, Amie Gonzalez will transition the event to Hicks.

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Trendir Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

When you see a black bedroom the last thing you might consider it to be is feminine. However, when done correctly, black bedrooms take on a new life. Whether you want to create a charming contrast, or you want to simply revamp the room, adding black is the way to go. In hopes of inspiring you, we have put together our favorite black bedrooms that ooze feminine allure.

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The A to Z of Building

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

While 3D printing has been with us for some time now – its roots are embedded in a technique known as ‘stereolithography’ developed in 1984 by Chuck Hall – its real potential.

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Cement Style

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Gulf Shores, AL. (September 17, 2019) ? Villa Lagoon Tile is putting its own spin on the revival of the popular mid-century decorative concrete masonry block with the launch of its new Breeze Block Collection. “The revival of the breeze block is due to the ability to create unique spaces with eye-catching geometric patterns while also providing functionality,” said Lundy Wilder, founder, Villa Lagoon Tile.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

September 16/23, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 7 By Ken Ryan The newest product introductions in the flooring industry run the gamut from latest in rigid core construction to carpet tiles engineered for exterior applications. What these disparate products have in common, however, are technology advancements that will help define and differentiate these innovations as […].

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Taking the architectural registration exam is a crucial step in the process of becoming an architect. The test is long, difficult, and stressful, but it is an absolute necessity if you want to be an architect. Continue reading 033: Taking the Architectural Registration Exam at Life of an Architect.

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The London Tile Co.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

A shower niche is not only highly functional, but it can also add to the design and aesthetic of your bathroom space. It really is a must-have if you are renovating your bathroom. Where to Start. When planning a shower niche there are several things to consider to make sure your shower niche turns out perfectly. First things first, how many bath and shower products is your niche looking to shelve?

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The A to Z of Building

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Gusto Homes has officially launched a new training facility at Lincoln College that will teach cutting-edge sustainable and low carbon building techniques to aspiring construction students. Led by.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

From left: Scott Maslowski, senior vice president of sales, Dal-Tile Corporation; Kristin Cavallari, actress, designer, entrepreneur, Daltile brand spokesperson; and Matthew Kahny, executive vice president, Dal-Tile Corporation. Dallas—As part of Daltile’s new marketing campaign designed to shine a spotlight on the myriad of high-fashion products within its line, the brand made its debut as a […].

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Garden State Tile Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In the heart of downtown Summerville, SC stands a not so hidden gem…one of only three remaining Charleston single style homes left in town. In addition to the desirable location and stunning architecture, a full history of the house’s lineage revealed titles back to the 1800’s, including the name of the plantation the house sits on and its original owner.

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JG Kitchens

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Remember the tiny gym in your first post-college apartment? You were thrilled to find that place with its single treadmill and exercise back. Maybe the complex even had a pool, but it probably didn’t look like this one. If you’re in the rental market now, perhaps as an empty nester wanting to ditch yard work and live downtown, you’ve probably noticed some major, very positive changes.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Tartarus Dallas—Daltile is growing its Natural Quartzite collection, bringing four new countertop and extra-large slab surface options to the market. The new products from Daltile provide customers with eye-catching, natural stone solutions that boast exceptional durability and performance. “The hot, new trend product in stone is Natural Quartzite and this category of stone has also […].

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

September 16/23, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 7 By Reginald Tucker Raintree’s hardwood floors are warranted to withstand being totally submerged in water for up to 24 hours. Wood flooring manufacturers have been agonizingly watching LVT and WPC-type products gradually nip precious market share over the past few years, and they’ve had just about enough […].

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

September 16/23, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 7 By Reginald Tucker The Quickstyle merchandiser showcases the company’s True Grout vinyl flooring technology. In the sea of LVT sameness, one company is looking to stand out from the pack. That would be none other than Quickstyle Industries, a leading hard surface flooring importer, distributor and manufacturer […].

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

September 16/23, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 7 By Reginald Tucker Valinge 5G’s seal, utilized here on a Beauflor laminate product, is tight enough to lock out spills for up to 72 hours. When glueless installation systems were first incorporated into laminate floors back in the early ’90s, the primary aim was to expedite the […].

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Ten charities included in this year’s fundraiser September 16/23, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 7 The Floor Covering News Fantasy Football for a Cause league closed this year with 10 teams. All are playing for worthy causes as seen in the box below. Each team pledged $5,000 for a total of $50,000, which will be divided […].

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

September 16/23, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 7 By Jim Augustus Armstrong (First of two parts) On Aug. 23, I attended the Flooring Installation Taskforce meeting held at the CFI convention in San Antonio. This meeting was hosted by the Floor Covering Leadership Council to help further the mission of solving the installer shortage. Robert […].

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

September 16/23, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 7 By Tom Jennings Much has been written and discussed regarding the costs associated with making a bad hire. We have all experienced them. There are costs incurred before the hire is ever made. Job placement services, if utilized, carry a fee. So, too, does advertising the position […].

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Seattle—Mohawk Group and Durkan renewed their commitment to the fight against breast cancer at the Susan G. Komen 3-Day in Seattle which concluded earlier this week. Both divisions increased their presence and involvement over last year, officially kicking off the popular fundraiser with a special showroom event for the local design community. The event showcased […].

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

New president, CEO hits the ground running September 16/23, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 7 By Steven Feldman Michel Vermette With the appointment of Michel Vermette as president and CEO of Armstrong Flooring, the legacy brand has chosen someone not only with a wealth of flooring experience, but a person largely credited with turning around […].

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

September 16/23, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 7 By Steven Feldman I recently spent three days with some of my favorite people—the National Floorcovering Alliance members and its suppliers. Really good people, great businesspeople. Keep your mouth shut and your ears open and you may learn a thing or two. During the group’s closed-door meeting, […].

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

September 16/23, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 7 By Ken Ryan I4F is licensing technologies in digital printing developed by its partners—Kronospan and Classen. For a few years now, digital printing has been a hot topic in the global flooring industry as suppliers thirst for usable solutions to create digitally printed products that can make […].

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Saint-Georges, Canada—Mirage has announced its Mirage Fall 2019 RebateSale. This hardwood flooring sale will take place across North America (valid in the USA and Canada excluding Quebec) at all participating Mirage dealers from Sept. 30 to Nov. 2. During the promotion, consumers will get a $0.50/sq. ft. rebate on Mirage flooring. The offer is valid […].

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

September 16/23: Volume 35, Issue 6 Bill Anderson Bill Anderson is new to the role of CEO of Karndean, but he is neither new to the company nor its executive leadership. Anderson came to the LVT supplier in 2009 and has spent the last 10 years on the operations and financial sides of the business. […].

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

September 16/23, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 7 By Lindsay Baillie (Editor’s note: This is the fourth installment in a series detailing how flooring dealers are enhancing their digital presence by partnering with FloorForce.) FloorForce has redesigned Carpeting by Mike’s website so that it seamlessly flows with Mohawk’s site. When Carpeting by Mike began […].

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Shanghai, China—Domotex asia/ChinaFloor, the leading trade show for carpets and floor coverings in the Asia Pacific region, has expanded its design and conference areas for the 22nd edition. What’s more, each flooring sector will have a theme. In the wood category, the focus will be on solid wood for ground heating systems. The category will take […].

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