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Trends in Ceramic Surfaces

Tile of Spain USA

This season’s ceramic tiles are focused on conveying a warm feeling that awaken your senses. The use of color and matte finishes, along with the varying ceramic wall tile reliefs and micro reliefs will set the stage for comfort and well-being. Bestile, Eunoia. As a compliment to their 2020-2021 trends report, the Observatory of Habitat presents the most relevant and key looks in ceramic wall tile below: 1.

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Playlist of the Week – International Women’s Day

Architectural Ceramics

Week of March 9th, 2020. International Women’s Day is a celebration of all the progress society has made in becoming a more equitable place for women. It is also a reminder to continue working toward the elimination of all forms of discrimination around the world. Architectural Ceramics is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.

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5 Things You Should Ask Your Tile Manufacturer

Granada Tile

Cement tiles are popular in just about all aspects of home renovation and even commercial and industrial design for good reason. They are sturdy and great looking, lasting for decades with proper care and maintenance. There are, however, several questions you should always ask your tile manufacturer before ordering to be sure you’re getting the highest quality poured cement or concrete tiles for your project. 1.

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Italian ceramics industry stays committed to its partners

Floor Covering News

Sassuolo, Italy —Following the recent travel restrictions decreed by Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, the Italian Ceramics Manufacturers wishes to ensure its partners around the world that its supply chain is not affected, and production is continuing in order to meet market demand. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “Goods may enter and exit the areas mentioned in today’s decree.

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6 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home in 2020

Kitchen and Residential Design

Your home is likely the most valuable asset in your possession. It’s where you eat, sleep, relax, and spend quality time with loved ones. For most people, that alone is enough reason to continue investing in value-adding changes and improvements, be it a fresh coat of paint, some additional furniture or a full-fledged remodel. Via But investing in your home doesn’t just make it a more pleasant place to live.

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Week of March 9, 2020 – International Women’s Day

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Happy Women’s History Month! Architectural Ceramics had the privilege of being certified as a national Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). To celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day which took place March 8th, check out some of Washington, DC’s most renowned women designers for some home inspiration. 1.

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Powder Room Decorating Ideas That Are Anything But Boring

Trendir Magazine

Having a powder room or a guest bathroom that is smaller in square footage can be a bit intimidating due to not knowing what should go in the area without being minimal or boring. The good news is there are multiple different ways to decorate a smaller space that’s never boring or dull. Furthermore, our decorating ideas are not only charming and chic, but they will ultimately make the small room appear larger.

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Ardex Americas taps Mack as U.S. general manager, sales and marketing

Floor Covering News

Aliquippa, Pa.—Ardex Americas has promoted Ben Mack to U.S. general manager, sales and marketing. In this new role, he will oversee the departments of U.S. tiling and flooring sales, corporate marketing and technical services. “For over 16 years, Ben has demonstrated a focused energy and vision on driving value for our customers as well as supporting the needs of our sales professionals,” said Jesse David, president, Ardex Americas.

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Rubble Tile Now Represents Mosa Tile in the Dakotas

Rubble Tile

Rubble Tile is pleased to announce our expanding partnership with Dutch tile manufacturer, Mosa. Known for their sleek and high-quality designs, and for succeeding as the world’s first-and-only Cradle-to-Cradle certified tile company, we look forward to representing Mosa’s collections in the Dakotas. Please contact us.

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Stone Events Off in Turkey, Germany, Canada

Stone Update

Covid-19 concerns also may affect Italian tile, stone industries.

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Is The Daylight Savings Time Change Kicking Your Butt This Week?

JG Kitchens

I always feel more tired the week after the clocks spring forward for Daylight Savings Time, but I love the extra hour of daylight. Fortunately for me, I don’t have to get on the road fatigued every day for work, and I can adjust my wakeup time to accommodate the time change. Millions of others don’t have either luxury, so I opted to share some simple tips for getting more sleep this week.

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Interface named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020

Floor Covering News

Atlanta—Interface has placed in Fast Company ’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020. The list honors businesses making the most profound impact on both industry and culture, showcasing a variety of ways to thrive in today’s fast-changing world. Interface is honored in the Energy category for its Carbon Neutral Floors program.

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What Is Home Equity and How Does It Work?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

ITTIGallery/Shutterstock. What is equity? You’ll often hear the term equity when it comes to homeownership, but you may not even know what that means even if you already own a home. The amount of money you receive when you sell your house, minus any debt associated with it, is equity. When looking at it from an investment point of view, the owner of the asset (probably you in this case) is referred to as a stakeholder.

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2020 Stone of the Year: Tesoro Bianco

Stone Update

The Natural Stone Institute salutes Brazilian marble.

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7 Minutes in Heaven with Me

Life of an Architect

Presenting on any subject can be a frightening experience for most people, but when you have to do it in a room full of people you work with there could clearly be moments of embarrassment that would be relived at office Christmas events for years to come. Continue reading 7 Minutes in Heaven with Me at Life of an Architect.

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NFA cancels Spring 2020 meeting

Floor Covering News

Floor Covering News has learned the NFA has canceled its 2020 Spring Conference in response to the threat COVID-19 poses. Jason McSwain, NFA president, made the announcement out of an abundance of caution. “As a nation, we have entered a time of great uncertainty with COVID-19,” McSwain said. “As flooring retailers and manufacturers, our customers and employees are nervous and anxious.

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Furnace Repair: Common Problems and How to Fix Them

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Joyseulay/Shutterstock. Even with the right unit and proper installation, there’s always the chance that your furnace will malfunction. While some problems are caused by normal wear and tear, most can be traced to inconsistent maintenance. Furnace issues can wreak havoc in your living space, especially during the colder months when you really need to heat your interior.

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Launching Today, New Online Course for Building Your Own Home

The Armchair Builder

As of today, March 11, 2020, we are launching our new comprehensive, online course on how to build your own home while taking on the role of the general contractor. Over the past year, we have been creating the course while building the Open Book Build prototype home. This new home build served as our […].

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Lorin Perforated Anodized Aluminum, Ideal for Architectural and Construction Applications

The A to Z of Building

Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, announces that its updated coil anodized aluminum for perforated aluminum products in.

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WFCA partners with Shaw Flooring Network

Floor Covering News

Dalton—The Shaw Flooring Network (SFN) is joining the World Floor Covering Association’s (WFCA) initiative to solve the installation crisis, expanding their collective voice in the industry. The WFCA launched its “Be a Part of the Solution” campaign in December and challenged manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, installers, retailers and associations throughout the industry to join in the collaboration.

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What is Google Fiber?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Piotr Swat/Shutterstock. In the early 2000s, fiber-optic internet was not unheard of — Verizon had first deployed its Fios service in 2004 ?—but fiber-optic cable lines were expensive to lay and the service was stalling. For the most part, the high-end market was served by cable and the low-end by DSL. . Enter Google Fiber. In 2009, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was tasked with providing broadband speeds of at least 100 Mbps to at least 100 million Americans by 2020.

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Braxton-Bragg contrata a un representante de ventas

Stone Update

Smith comes with extensive customer-service background, bilingual in English/ español.

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2020 New Furnace Replacement and Installation

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

welcomia/Shutterstock. Furnace Buying Guide. Furnaces play an essential role in keeping your home warm when the weather outside turns cold. But in order to save money on repairs and energy bills, it’s important to replace your furnace at the right time. Today’s furnaces are highly energy-efficient, reliable and quiet. But one size does not fit all. This guide will walk you through furnace types, sizes, costs, efficiency, installation complexity and customer reviews – in short, each of the

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Laticrete launches SpectraLock 1

Floor Covering News

Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete has introduced SpectraLock 1—a pre-mixed, stain proof grout with true epoxy performance. SpectraLock 1 offers superior strength at 3,500 psi, the ability to be submerged and an extremely fast cure rate so that customers can complete durable projects in less time than ever before. SpectraLock 1 is simple to maintain and use, safe to use with no epoxy resins and is available in a wide variety of colors to match any design.

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Green named J.J. Haines’ EVP, sales & marketing

Floor Covering News

Glen Burnie, Md.—JJ Haines has appointed Brian Green executive vice president of sales and marketing. Green is among the most trusted and respected leaders at Haines and in the flooring industry. Over 15 years ago, his journey began with Haines in 2004 as an account executive. Green’s interpersonal skills and competitiveness earned him roles as a sales manager and regional sales manager.

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Customer connection: Building a long-term relationship

Floor Covering News

This column is sponsored by Synchrony Financial. Connecting with customers is more than just communication. Connecting is a strategic effort to create relationships beyond the initial transaction. It involves communication, but it is so much more. Why is connecting important? Because connected customers tend to become repeat customers, and repeat customers are vital to business success.

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Mercier launches spring promotion

Floor Covering News

Montmagny, Quebec—Mercier Wood Flooring has introduced its spring promotion, which will run at participating Mercier Le Plus retailers across the USA from March 19 to May 2, 2020. The rebate program allows consumers to save $0.75 per square foot of flooring. “There is no better time for consumers to treat themselves to the original prefinished wood flooring for their homes,” said Michel Collin, director of marketing, Mercier.

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U.S. Countertop Demand $42 Billion in 2024: Study

Stone Update

Research report (pre-Covid-19) predicts market will grow 2.8% annually.

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WOW! Internet Plans

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

bbernard/Shutterstock. About WOW! . WOW! (also known as Wide Open West) offers cable, fiber and DSL internet, phone and television services for customers in nine states providing services to over 7 million people. You can find WOW! internet in metropolitan areas like Montgomery, AL, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI, and 16+ other markets. There are WOW! Internet package choices with speeds ranging from 100 Mbps to 1,000 Mbps (1 Gbps) to fit your streaming, gaming and browsing needs.

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Best video doorbell cameras

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Forgem/Shutterstock. Best video doorbell: Reviews and comparison. Do you have concerns about what’s happening at your doorstep when you’re not home or while you’re sleeping? Video doorbell cameras can provide some peace of mind. We’re rounding up information on the five best video doorbells for your home, including details on what to consider when shopping for and comparing video doorbells.

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