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Week of May 11, 2020 – Graduation

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. With the stresses of academic work, the excitement of school sports, and the even the pressure to get involved, there are few occasions that invoke celebratory sentiments stronger than graduations. As we celebrate the Class of 2020’s special day, we must remember the highs and the lows from this scholastic journey, and utilize the valuable lessons we’ve learned along the way as this new chapter in the Book of Life begins.

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Intense colours and bold decors

Diary of a Tile Addict

Porpora Cadi from the I-Sense range by Vallelunga & Co. Vallelunga & Co’s tile collections combine culture, innovation, and creativity. The company has a deserved reputation for offering unique pieces for home decoration, with varying finishes, and a wide range of sizes and decors for every type of environment. The company’s ranges stem from careful aesthetic research that embraces various styles, from classical to contemporary, and that satisfy every trend in interior design.

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Stand Out Stone Looks – Made In The USA

Garden State Tile Blog

Garden State Tile has introduced two new stand out stone look collections into our robust line of porcelain offerings made and stocked in the USA. Tivoli , offering a vein-cut travertine look with realistic HD graphics, captures the beauty and distinctive nuances of the natural stone in 4 colors, 2 size options and a brick mosaic. The second collection, Basalt , creates clean, modern designs with the look of Basaltine tile.

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How to Deal With Tile Installation Problems?

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Perhaps you're a homeowner who is unhappy with the results of a tile job. If so, are you aware of what options you have for dealing with your tile installation problems? Let's explore common sources of installation issues and what options you have for addressing those problems.

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Playlist of the Week – Graduation

Architectural Ceramics

Week of May 11, 2020. As summer draws closer, many of students are submitting their final assignments, saying goodbye to friends, and preparing for the summer holiday that awaits. Even with the challenges of 2020, it is an exciting time to reflect on all the hard work that has been accomplished over the school year, and an opportunity to plan for the future.

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Sound of Marbles

Diary of a Tile Addict

Ceramica Fioranese ‘s Sound of Marbles rethinks this classic material to celebrate nature and combine it with tradition and craftsmanship. Five distinctive marble-effect porcelain stoneware surfaces make up the collection – Beige Antico, Rosa Cipria, Nero Fondo, Verde Intenso, and Screziato Vivace. Sound of Marbles Rosa Cipria (300x300mm and 150x150mm) and Mosaico Weave Nero Fondo (300x300mm).

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Stand Out Stone Looks – Made In The USA

Garden State Tile Blog

Garden State Tile has introduced two new stand out stone look collections into our robust line of porcelain offerings made and stocked in the USA. Tivoli , offering a vein-cut travertine look with realistic HD graphics, captures the beauty and distinctive nuances of the natural stone in 4 colors, 2 size options and a brick mosaic. The second collection, Basalt , creates clean, modern designs with the look of Basaltine tile.

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Braxton-Bragg Continues Expansion in CNC Market

Stone Update

Adds associates with deep stone-industry roots, plus free shop-analysis program.

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Four finishes from Ceramiche Caesar

Diary of a Tile Addict

Four innovative surface finishes (Soft, Matt R10 A+B, Graph, and Aextra20) come together in Ceramiche Caesar ‘s Join. Designed to combine the modernity and elegance of concrete and resin, the collection’s surface finishes explore a variety of aesthetics within the bounds of the material fusion. Join Decoro Reed. Join Copertina. The company describes Soft as having “an innovative, tactile feel” with a “soft aesthetic effect” that “gives the product a sens

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Case Study: Parker’s Kitchen Store 79

Garden State Tile Blog

PROJECT TYPE. LOCATION. COMPANY. Convenience Store. Charleston, SC. The Parker Companies. PROJECT OVERVIEW. In April 2020, The Parker Company officially expanded its award-winning chain of convenience stores and gas stations into Charleston proper with the opening of Store 79 on Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Like the 65 stores that came before it, the goal of the design was to construct an upscale, comfortable, and sparkling clean atmosphere that created an inviting “3rd Space” for its guests.

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Why You Might Want A Residential Elevator (With 10 Contractor Tips For Choosing One)

JG Kitchens

I live in a three-story townhouse. I don’t mind the exercise going from my office on the first floor to my bedroom on the third, or carrying groceries from the garage to my second floor kitchen. The exercise is good for me! I do worry sometimes though about winding up on crutches or in a wheelchair. That fear crossed my mind many times when I was doing obstacle course racing; many of my fellow Spartans had injured themselves at different times and I was far less agile than most of them.

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China Stone Event Goes Online in June

Stone Update

Cloud Xiamen Stone Fair offers “counterpart” to analog show set for late October.

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Megeve’s Mountain Wood

Diary of a Tile Addict

For our virtual Coverings , all Italian tile brand Cerdisa has shared with us their comforting collection of wood-looks – Megeve. Four natural tones (Acero, Teak, Rovere, and Wenge) come in a natural effect finish, with four taking on the appearance of oiled wood (Iroko, Rovere, Acero, and Wenge), and three offering a grip finish (Iroko, Teak, and Rovere).

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Case Study: Parker’s Kitchen Store 79

Garden State Tile Blog

PROJECT TYPE. LOCATION. COMPANY. Convenience Store. Charleston, SC. The Parker Companies. PROJECT OVERVIEW. In April 2020, The Parker Company officially expanded its award-winning chain of convenience stores and gas stations into Charleston proper with the opening of Store 79 on Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Like the 65 stores that came before it, the goal of the design was to construct an upscale, comfortable, and sparkling clean atmosphere that created an inviting “3rd Space” for its guests.

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Small kitchens to steal creativity from

Trendir Magazine

Being limited to square footage can discourage anyone from wanting to decorate their space to its full potential. But what if we told you, you don’t have to be afraid of having a smaller space, as you can create the room of your dreams by drawing inspiration from smaller spaces. The following small kitchens are not only creative, but they focus on the idea of having what you need in one space and making it look and feel effortless.

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China Stone Event Goes Online in June

Stone Update

Cloud Xiamen Stone Fair offers “counterpart” to analog show set for late October.

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049: Objects of Design

Life of an Architect

For every architect and designer, there are objects out there that resonate for them in a profound manner and can even shape their design philosophies. These can be buildings, products – even materials – but no matter what you call them, they are "Objects of Design". Continue reading 049: Objects of Design at Life of an Architect.

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This Multigenerational Home Beautifully Blends Modern and Traditional Styling

The Ace of Space

When Sherry Hope-Kennedy, Studio SHK, redesigned a cramped dark kitchen and adjacent areas, she envisioned a light-filled unified functional space. After speaking with the family-doctors with two growing girls and elderly parents who often visit-she recommended that they open everything up. The result was a modern kitchen design filled with California sun and added storage.

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Bedroom Wallpaper ideas to Modernize your Bedroom

Trendir Magazine

Anyone and everyone who has ever tried and thought about changing their décor knows a good wallpaper can make a huge difference. Wallpapers are back on trend and we are loving every moment, you can make the room as intimate, and relaxing as possible while embracing the space. That’s the beauty of using wallpaper, you can instantly transform any room into anything you want and new by switching up the wallpaper you are using.

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Interface debuts Virtual Project Team

Floor Covering News

Interface has debuted its Virtual Project Team, a curated set of Interface resources to support customers and building industry professionals at any stage of the flooring design and installation process or fully from concept to completion. As designers, specifiers and end customers have had to adapt their ways of working due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Interface is offering virtual support and resources to meet customers’ evolving needs.

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End of Architecture School Semester: COVID-19 Edition

Life of an Architect

As the spring semester of architecture school has ended during this COIVD-19 situation, I wanted to share some of my students' work. The situation was stressful for my students as much as to professionals, and maybe even a bit more. But in the end, the majority of them rose to the occasion and produced creative work. Continue reading End of Architecture School Semester: COVID-19 Edition at Life of an Architect.

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Peab Builds Apartments in Espoo

The A to Z of Building

Peab has been commissioned to build 137 apartments on Uuno Kailas Road 4 in Espoo for the Kojamo Group. The contract is worth EUR 15 million. Marko Rinkinen, Region Manager, Peab, Finland. The.

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Creative Basement Bedroom Revamp Ideas

Trendir Magazine

Say goodbye to dark, dreary basements and say hello to a completely new revamp. Revamping your basement can remove the stigma of a scary place and give you an extra room for guests, a baby nursery, or a man cave. Furthermore, it can become the perfect space to unwind, or if you read our meditation guide you can make it into the retreat of your dreams.

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Flooring sector well positioned for a rebound

Floor Covering News

Insiders agree flooring is in a better position to rebound than other Main Street businesses. An estimated 30 million small businesses serve customers throughout the U.S. They comprise restaurants, dry cleaners, dog groomers and independent flooring stores. But unlike some of these Main Street enterprises, flooring retail is better positioned for a successful rebound once the coronavirus dissipates.

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WFCA to host retail survival webinar

Floor Covering News

Deb DeGraaf. The World Floor Covering Association will host a “Knowledge is power” webinar this Friday where industry leaders and flooring retailers will discuss how to combat the Covid-19 crisis during these unprecedented times. The leaders—which include Deb DeGraaf, WFCA executive board chair; Don Roberts, WFCA executive board member; and Dean Howell, WFCA executive board member—will speak on how they are handling day-to-day responsibilities and the future direction with their busi

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Ten steps to reduce exposure in the workplace

Floor Covering News

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a “ Ten steps all workplaces can take to reduce risk of exposure to Coronavirus ” poster. The poster highlights 10 infection prevention measures it recommends every employer should implement to protect workers’ safety and health during the Coronavirus pandemic. Safety measures include encouraging sick workers to stay home; establishing flexible worksites and staggered work shifts; discouraging workers from using other wo

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SBA adds PPP loan forgiveness guidelines

Floor Covering News

The Small Business Administration has issued additional guidance on PPP loan forgiveness. The World Floor Covering Association has added the following clarity to the new guidance: “The Small Business Administration (SBA) issues Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ), which are designed to provide guidance on Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans. This week the SBA issued a new FAQ that addresses the requirement that the borrower of a PPP loan certify that the “[c]urrent economic uncertainty makes

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NWFA sustainability program accepted into NAHB Green Building Standard

Floor Covering News

St. Louis—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Responsible Procurement Program ( RPP ) has been accepted into the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) new ICC 700-2020 National Green Building Standard (NGBS). The NGBS ensures that homes are healthy, efficient and sustainable, and is the most utilized third-party residential green building certification program in the United States, according to the NWFA.

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Avoid discrimination when bringing employees back

Floor Covering News

As more flooring retailers get ready to bring employees back to the job, new challenges await. The World Floor Covering Association has issued the following guidance on avoiding discrimination when deciding who to bring back. “As flooring retailers and contractors begin to reopen, they will need to determine which employees they will bring back to work.

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Shaw’s Sandlin promoted to executive vice president, residential division

Floor Covering News

Sandlin. Dalton—Shaw Industries has promoted Scott Sandlin to the position of executive vice president of the company’s residential division. In this role, Sandlin will be responsible for sales, marketing, product development and sales operations for the residential division, which includes Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Philadelphia Commercial and Shaw Floors.

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AHF Products launches visualizer tool

Floor Covering News

Mountville, Pa.— AHF Products has launched its floor Visualizer, a new digital tool to help customers picture the latest flooring styles in their home before buying. The Visualizer is available across the company’s top-selling flooring brands , including Bruce, Hartco and Robbins. Designed to take the headache out of the complex remodel experience, the company said the Visualizer tool is an easy-to-use online platform where consumers can visualize and design their dream floor instantly on any d

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WATCH: FCNews, Mohawk discuss initiatives, retail

Floor Covering News

We’re continuing our Talk Tuesday series with Mohawk Industries. FCNews publisher, Steve Feldman, and Mohawk’s senior vice president of marketing, Karen Mendelsohn, sat down to discuss optimistic outlooks, support for the frontline, the growth of shop-at-home, how Mohawk is supporting independent retail and more. FCNews plans to continue these video chats over the next months to keep the industry united, informed and communicative.

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SBA shuts down economic injury loans

Floor Covering News

Last week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) essentially shutdown the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) to small business. The World Floor Covering Association has issued the following statement and guidance regarding the change: “In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

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Mohawk donates PPE to ASPCA

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk Industries is donating personal protective equipment (PPE) to the The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to ensure the safety of its staff working in communities greatly impacted by COVID-19. The effort helps ensure staff feel safe and comfortable while continuing to care for and protect animals across the country, the company said. “The ASPCA is deeply committed to protecting vulnerable animals and keeping pets and their families together

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Torlys supports COVID-19 relief efforts

Floor Covering News

Toronto— Torlys , a global flooring company specializing in responsible flooring solutions, donated nearly $12,000 to The Trilogy Foundation, a non-profit organization aiding families and communities affected by tragedy, disaster and poverty. The funds were raised as part of a joint partnership with two of Canada’s leading flooring stores—End of the Roll and Floors Now—on the Trilogy RigidWood collection, a Torlys product that donates $0.10 for every square foot sold at End Of The Roll and Floor

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Ardex to host Facebook Live educational sessions

Floor Covering News

In the face of the current situation with COVID-19, Ardex had to cancel all of its events until further notice, but it is still offering new ways of interacting with and training customers. The company said it recognizes the importance of providing industry-leading training and bringing people together who learn from each other and from the knowledge and experience of its trainers through presentations and hands-on demonstrations.

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Survival in the age of COVID-19: Carpet Studio

Floor Covering News

The Carpet Studio in hard-hit Edmonton, Alberta, is taking steps to participate in the impending economic recovery. Canada’s Carpet Studio leverages benefits of diversification, location. By Reginald Tucker. ( This is the second installment of FCNews ‘ ongoing ‘ Survival in the age of COVID-19 ‘ retail case study series.). The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced many specialty floor covering retailers across North America to temporarily halt their operations in order to allow