Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 6, 2020

During this year’s annual Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards special recognition for Innovation in Tile was awarded to COR Asociados Arquitectos for the Museo de las Collectiones Naturales. What was once part of a series of pavilions that served the Spanish military during the 1930s and 1940s is now home to a priceless collection of wildlife on the campus of the University of Alicante in Alicante, Spain.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 3, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Wee k. In the year of challenges and obstacles, we take on August like we have every wrench thrown our way, with a big smile and an open mind! Thinking about school in the Fall is never a fun thing for anybody, especially this year with plans up-in-the-air until the absolute last minute. Making the transition to an at-home online-based education can be made fun and easy with today’s resources at our fingertips, or perhaps you’re thinking about trying a home-based educat

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2020

Suppliers showcase bevy of new SPC offerings. The first week of Alliance Flooring’s two-week Connect 2020 concluded with Engineered Floors, Metroflor, Emser and Armstrong providing retailers with product reviews, training guidance and special deals on pallets. Here is a brief recap: Engineered Floors. Will Young, director of national accounts for Engineered Floors, touted the company’s three main hard surface lines.

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Why Tile

AUGUST 4, 2020

Choosing tile colors for your decor is fun and creative. Simply, we recommend you choose a tile color you love. Of course, you’ll want to choose a tile color that works well for your space, matches the rest of your decor, and is something that you’ll enjoy looking at every day. These parameters will help… The post Tile Color Psychology: How Your Tile Color Affects Your Mood appeared first on Why Tile.

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Trendir Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2020

So, you’re living in an apartment, have a couple of kids and a dog, with no clue on how to have a well- put together home that isn’t boring. We’re here to help you reclaim your power and share with you how you can create an impeccable space that is kid-friendly yet trendy while offering your personality on a platter. Here is how to do just that without having to shy away from white decor.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 7, 2020

Week of July 27th, 2020. Finding the right music that allows productivity while studying/working can be a real challenge for some, as if you’re not careful enough you might end up writing what you’re listening to, and have lyrics of Travis Scott’s new album implemented in your coding lines, An Astroworld Algorithm , if you will. This week, we present to you the perfect playlist to study along to, work on those reports for Mr.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2020

Dallas—As part of Daltile’s ongoing digital and social media outreach, Daltile has partnered with well-known influencers nationwide to create its new “Style Squad.”. “Today’s consumers are heavily influenced by the opinions and projects of influencers, such as designers, bloggers and HGTV personalities,” said Paij Thorn-Brooks, vice president of marketing for Dal-Tile Corporation. “As a marketing-savvy brand, Daltile is leading our industry in utilizing key influencers to reach consu

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

AUGUST 4, 2020

Have you heard? CTEF's “ Fundamentals of Thin-Bed Knowledge ” - otherwise known as the FTBK Guide - is now available at no cost to anyone associated with the tile industry. That's right no cost. Furthermore, if you'd like to use your newly-found tile industry knowledge from this guide to complete an online test, you can earn a Certificate of Completion as a Fundamentals of Thin-Bed Knowledge industry professional for a $99 fee.

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Stone Update

AUGUST 6, 2020

Los Angeles tile/stone distributor lands on magazine’s rating of “Best Companies to Sell For.”.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) is now offering the “Fundamentals of Thin-Bed Knowledge” (FTBK) guide to anyone associated with the tile industry at no cost. The guide—along with the Certified Tile Installer “Field Manual for Thin-Bed Installation of Ceramic Tile” and associated tests—have become the industry standards for the professional development of tile installers and others involved in the sale, specification, prep, installation and service of ceramic tile , the group said.

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JG Kitchens

AUGUST 5, 2020

I'm very glad my 'munchkin' is in her late 20s now and I don't have to cope with homeschooling this fall, like millions of other parents and step-parents across the country. I wanted to share some tips with them, so I reached out to school psychologist Rosemary Capanna-Hodge. She shared some terrific ideas on making your home more learning-friendly and wellness-focused during this challenging time.

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Life of an Architect

AUGUST 2, 2020

How does scale factor into the practice of architecture? For any architect, scale and proportion are two skills that appear to be the most challenging to master. Continue reading 055: Scale This! at Life of an Architect. How does scale factor into the practice of architecture? For any architect, scale and proportion are two skills that appear to be the most challenging to master.

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Trendir Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2020

The summertime is great! You get to spend the most time outdoors, the weather is typically beautiful, and an extra dose of fresh air is always awesome. Keeping that in mind, decorating your outdoor space for the summer can be quite complicated, even for those that are experts at home décor. This might be due to summer being such a free spirit or due to not wanting to overwhelm the space with decorative items.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2020

Shaw promotes Milan collection to Alliance dealers. Ann McDermott, VP of national accounts for Shaw, gave an overview on the Milan collection during Connect 2020. At a time when carpet is occupying fewer rooms in the home, flooring retailers need to maximize the profitability of each square foot. That was the message from Ann McDermott, vice president of national accounts for Shaw Floors, as she promoted the Milan collection for Alliance Flooring.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

AUGUST 3, 2020

In today’s world, everyone has become obsessed with the idea of going green. Everywhere you look, there are green buildings, green eco-living spaces, green furniture, green equipment… you name it and it exists. If you’re wondering what this is and how to become part of the club and do your bit for the environment, this article will provide some insight into this.

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The Armchair Builder

AUGUST 5, 2020

August 5th, 2020 As a home builder that provides resources to people that want to build their own home, I’m often asked, “what is the one thing you would recommend doing to make the process of building a home by owner easier?” So, my first response is to use all the tools and resources available […].

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The A to Z of Building

AUGUST 5, 2020

Construction software company EasyBuild is one of the most recognised providers of ERP (enterprise resource planning) software to the construction industry. The three year award-winning software.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2020

Congoleum Alternatives VCT. Manteca, Calif.—The B.R. Funsten and Tom Duffy Company has entered a distribution partnership with Congoleum and will begin to offer its Alternatives VCT (vinyl composition tile) in early August. The Alternatives portfolio offers traditional 12 x 12 tiles composed of 80% durable limestone. “The success of the Congoleum brand is a direct result of the loyal and professional distribution partners representing our products every day,” said Keith Anderson, senior vice pre

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Stone Update

AUGUST 6, 2020

Surfacing manufacturer enhances Carolinas service area.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2020

Created by Yelena Rodina, senior field designer for Durkan, as part of an emotional, poetic experience she encountered earlier this year during self-isolation, Influunt is a passionate soft surface interaction between abstract paintings and Jacobean embroidery patterns, the company said. Based on traditional textile art, the collection of hospitality carpeting employs advanced design techniques to transform flat tapestry into multi-dimensional textured carpet—brought to life through Durkan’s pat

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2020

Solon, Ohio— As people return to public spaces after COVID-19 lockdowns, two issues loom large: guiding individuals safely around the interior and reminding everyone to maintain a safe distance from each other. Tarkett is offering a suite of solutions aimed at helping businesses address these challenges, while creating appealing spaces for people to work, play, learn and heal safely.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 7, 2020

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Domotex asia/ChinaFloor 2020 said it will still hold the show from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, 2020, at the New Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai. According to the show, more than 800 brands will present themselves and be ready to meet and network with about 40,000 visitors. Despite the global health and economic challenges, Domotex asia/ChinaFloor did not cancel the show completely in 2020, like many other trade shows around the globe.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2020

Starting August 11, 2020, Retail Lead Management will be offering a seven-part webinar series dedicated to helping flooring dealers see, manage and close more leads as well as better manage personnel, hiring and subcontractors. The free educational series will cover everything from tracking and closing leads to managing the recruitment of new employees.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2020

Dalton—Shaw Industries has released its eleventh annual sustainability report. The 2019 corporate sustainability report focuses on the company’s people-centric approach to sustainability: sustain[HUMAN]ability. The report highlights Shaw’s achievements related to Cradle to Cradle certified products, material health assessment, carbon footprint reduction and numerous other interconnected aspects of sustainability.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 7, 2020

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk Group has added three new dates as part of the second half of its Resourceful CEU series , which returns Wednesday, Aug. 19. The manufacturer established the digital program specifically to provide outlets for the contract design community to revitalize their knowledge and renew their well-being while many are still working remotely.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2020

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk Group officially debuted Personal Studio, styled p.s. , an interactive visualization platform that allows designers to create custom flooring solutions for any and every contract project. According to the company, the system is the first of its kind as a single, consolidated carpet personalization design tool that can seamlessly handle every soft surface construction type.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 7, 2020

Our Retail Recovery Across America video series continues with a visit to Top 10 retailer, Atlanta Flooring with several locations across five states. FCNews publisher, Steven Feldman, sat down with Donny Phillips, owner and former president of the WFCA, and Nick Burdett, general manager. The group discusses making the most of down time, the importance of thinking outside the box, how to utilize social media and video marketing, being a good partner and much more.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2020

As part of its Xpress program, Mannington Commercial has introduced its new collection, No Reservations. Orders up to 10,000 square feet of LVT will be shipped within five days. No Reservations’ thicker construction provides a seamless transition to carpet while also enhancing acoustic properties. This ensures a seamless, cohesive look in spaces with multiple flooring types.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2020

Chicago—The 2020 annual North American Association of Flooring Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) convention is transitioning to a fully virtual event—the NAFCD x NBMDA Virtual Xperience—to be held Nov. 10-12. The 2020 NAFCD + NBMDA annual convention was intended to take place in November in Colorado Springs and is transitioning to a virtual event due to health and safety concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the groups sai

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2020

Dalton, Ga.—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) has appointed two new members to serve on its board of directors , effective immediately. Mike Beavers of Flaherty’s Flooring America and Bill Gaddis of Mohawk Industries will be joining the board. With these additions, FCEF’s board expands to fourteen directors. In addition, the FCEF board of directors nominated and elected Jeff Honkenon of Engineered Floors as the new board secretary.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2020

Dalton— Shaw Industries plans to host a series of virtual events as an alternative to its traditional biennial convention for its Shaw Flooring Network (SFN) of aligned retailers. Previously scheduled for January 2021 in Orlando, Fla., the 2021 SFN Convention will now kick-off Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EST. “Our vision is to make it easier for our retail partners to do more business,” explained Danny Crutchfield, vice president of the Shaw Flooring Network.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 4, 2020

Mobile U offers hundreds of eLearning courses, certification courses, informative videos and resource guides. Manchester, N.H.—The University team at CCA Global Partners has enhanced its Online University platform to make training even easier to access with the launch of the CCA Mobile U app. The app offers store owners, managers and sales professionals of CCA’s flooring companies—Carpet One Floor & Home, Flooring America/Flooring Canada, The Floor Trader and International Design Guild—an ea

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2020

The FCNews Retail Recovery Across America video series continues with a visit to Jason McSwain, owner of McSwain’s Carpet & Flooring, a 52-year-old retailer with multiple locations in Ohio and Kentucky, and president of the NFA. Steven Feldman, FCNews publisher, sits down with McSwain to discuss the importance of diversification, training and education during downtime, driving traffic in store with social media and lead generation/management, setting expectations during recovery and mu

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2020

All domestic Teknoflor samples and collateral will be shipped via UPS carbon neutral shipping. Milwaukee, Wis.—Teknoflor has partnered with UPS in efforts to reduce the company’s carbon footprint with carbon neutral parcel shipments. To continuously improve the company’s sustainability programs, all domestic Teknoflor samples and collateral will be shipped via UPS carbon neutral shipping.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 4, 2020

Cali Vinyl Mute Step in Aged Hickory. San Diego, Calif.—Cali Vinyl is adding four colors to the Cali Vinyl Pro Mute Step collection, launched last winter. The new colors are the existing Cali Vinyl top-sellers Gray Ash, Aged Hickory, Classic Acacia and Redefined Pine. All four showcase highly detailed, natural wood grain imagery and versatile shades.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 7, 2020

Schönox HPS North America offers technical training and seminars that provide opportunities to learn about the full range of its products, installation tips and subfloor preparation details. The company recently added to its lineup. The schedule is as follows: Schönox Training: Basics 101. A comprehensive overview of subfloor issues, technologies, and best practices.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2020

Washington, D.C.— The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) said DMX’s 1-Step 2.0 underlayment is now NALFA certified to the new underlayment standard. DMX has been a member of NALFA since 2012. DMX’s new and improved underlayment can be used with vinyl, engineered, and laminate flooring. Their 1-Step 2.0 Underlayment exceeds all of NALFA’s performance requirements, which include compression resistance, impact insulation class, sound transmission class, thermal resistance, indoor

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