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Kintsugi Art: Inspiring Tile Design

As The Tile Turns

Many of today’s loveliest ceramic tile designs draw on ancient concepts and artforms to deliver classic aesthetics. These styles can often be traced back to Japan, where design takes on a spiritual element while also highlighting the value of imperfection.

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Cement Tiles You Need to Create an Aesthetically Pleasing Kitchen

Granada Tile

Cement, or encaustic, tiles are a brilliant option for a kitchen redesign due to their sturdiness and colors that never fade. They are hand-poured and compressed, and the color pigments are poured into the tiles instead of being painted on. Cement tiles can handle heavy wear, even when used as flooring in a place with heavy traffic like your kitchen.

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Week of October 12th, 2020 – Kitchen Design Trends and Styles

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. October brings us Fall weather, darker dinner times, pumpkin carving, and plenty of candy. October 16 th marks “World Food Day” and what better way to celebrate than by diving into a Top 5 Design list all about kitchen designs and trends from past to present. Whether you’re an up-and-coming Gordon Ramsey protégé or leaning more towards the frozen pizza and ramen noodle diet, everyone can appreciate what having a gorgeous, functional, and stylish kitchen can do for

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Natural Stone Institute testing lab receives three distinctions

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute’s testing lab has received three noteworthy distinctions including those related to USACE Validation, ASSIMAGRA S.TONE Network and Fischer Fixings USA. USACE Validation. The Natural Stone Institute testing lab has received validation by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the ASTM C97 test method for absorption and bulk specific gravity of dimension stone.

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Introducing New Tempered Colors 2020

Realstone

Bewitching. The only way to describe our new Jade Tempered stone tiles. The rich, classic jewel green radiates depth and warmth for a look that is comfortable yet sophisticated. It will leave you spellbound. For more information and to purchase samples Visit the Jade page > A revolution in stone and tile. Realstone introduces natural stone tile tempered with the sleek polished look of glazed tile.

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Video Details Hands-on Certified Tile Installer (CTI) Test

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Have you seen this video by Sal DiBlasi about the hands-on Certified Tile Installer (CTI) test ? If you haven't and you're considering becoming certified, we encourage you to do so. We've even embedded it into this article.

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Playlist of the Week – Cooking with Fire

Architectural Ceramics

Week of October 12th, 2020. As Friday the 16 th officially brings us World Food Day, what better time to step in the kitchen and what better way to celebrate than by preparing a meal of your choosing while you sing and dance to some ultimate jams. Featuring some truly “hot” songs among some classics as well, we bring you our playlist perfect for creating masterpieces in the kitchen.

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New Natural Tile Collections from Indonesia Feature Trending Shapes

Rubble Tile

Rubble Tile is thrilled to introduce our newest vendor, Zen Paradise. They are passionate about ensuring their products are natural, high quality, and ethically sourced from Indonesia and Southeast Asia. On the many islands where Zen Paradise’s materials are found, nature produces renewable and abundant.

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Radio Stone Update -- October 14, 2020

Stone Update

KBIS Goes Online Only for 2021; Hard-Surface Imports Up Again.

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Is the Dreaded ‘Covid 19’ Pound Weight Gain Real? (And How to Win the Pandemic Battle of the Bulge)

JG Kitchens

These tips in my latest Forbes.com piece from a weight loss specialist, chef and fitness trainer can help you win the battle of the bulge. The post Is the Dreaded ‘Covid 19’ Pound Weight Gain Real? (And How to Win the Pandemic Battle of the Bulge) comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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WFCA releases new PPP loan guidance

Floor Covering News

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association has released the following new guidance on PPP loan forgiveness. “For businesses that received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan , they have ten months after the end of the covered period to apply to have the loan forgiven. The covered period starts when the loan is provided and ends either eight or 24 weeks later.

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060: The Perfect Portfolio

Life of an Architect

At one point or another, every architecture student or graduate has a portfolio of their work that they have agonized over creating. Portfolios are important, they demonstrate your range of skills and will most likely play a significant role in whether or not you land your dream job … so why do so many of them so ineffective? Today we are talking about the “Perfect Portfolio” and what that actually means.

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Natural Stone Institute Testing Lab Noted

Stone Update

Facility gains recognition for stone, fixture analysis.

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Anxiety Over Home Improvement Projects? Take Control and Start by Making a Plan

Kitchen and Residential Design

Home improvements are exciting, but they also come with a certain level of nerves and anxiety. You're anticipating great changes for your home, but these usually come at a heavy financial burden and/or worries about the way they'll turn out. However, there are ways to manage these overwhelming feelings by incorporating a plan for your home and yourself.

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Daltile launches its largest quartz slabs yet

Floor Covering News

Dallas, Texas—Daltile has launched two new marble designs, Patriotic Calacatta and Independence Calacatta, into the brand’s ONE Quartz Surfaces American Reserve, National Marble collection. These two new quartz products are Made in the USA with imported materials in Dal-Tile Corporation’s quartz plant in Dickson, Tenn., and are also the largest quartz slab products in the world, according to the company.

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Safety of European Buildings and Infrastructure at Risk due to Climate Change

The A to Z of Building

Buildings and infrastructure also need to cope with climate change. It is vital to update structural design regulations to optimize European climate resilience and guaranteeing the safety of.

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Design Lab : a innovative concept and a new mission for Dom

Ceramics of Italy

DOM Design Lab is the new DOM Ceramiche logo and summarizes in its stylistic characteristics the values of the Brand and its mission after the acquisition by the Victoria PLC industrial group. A deep vocation for the materials that tells our origins in balance between craftsmanship and design, developed today in a technological and contemporary way with new systems that allow us an ongoing and growing evolution.

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KBIS Moves from Real to Virtual for 2021

Stone Update

Retooled February event will be online as producers work out the details.

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Flooring Markets to enhance safety measures

Floor Covering News

Marietta, Ga.—The Flooring Markets will be taking place in early 2021 with new safety measures put into place as part of its Safe-Visit Initiative. The Safe Visit Initiative will include the HealthShield Bot, a mobile COVID-19 health screening for events. Upon entry to market, all attendees and exhibitors will be required to complete a screening on their mobile devices.

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WFCA to host industry luminaries webinar series

Floor Covering News

The first webinar in the new ‘A Leader’s Journey’ webinar will feature Howard Brodsky of CCA Global. Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is set to host a new webinar series titled A Leader’s Journey. The new series is an exclusive lineup of some of the brightest minds in the flooring industry in candid conversations with Scott Humphrey, WFCA president and CEO.

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Shaw Wins awards for Floorvana+ augmented reality tool

Floor Covering News

Dalton—Shaw recently received Gold and Silver honors in the 15th Annual w3 Awards, announced by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts earlier this month, for its Floorvana+ augmented reality technology. Receiving more than 3,000 entries from across the globe, the w3 Awards illuminate creative excellence on the web by honoring outstanding websites, marketing, video, mobile, social and podcasts developed by some of the best digital content creators across multiple industries.

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Remodeling activity surges in Q3

Floor Covering News

Washington D.C.—The National Association of Home Builder’s (NAHB) third quarter Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 82, signaling residential remodelers’ strong confidence in their markets for projects of all sizes. The demand for home improvement is robust given the importance of home for Americans as the economy recovers and adapts from the impacts of COVID-19.

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WFCA issues guidance on new OSHA in-home repair direction

Floor Covering News

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has released the following guidance on The Occupation Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) latest news concerning in-home repairs. “With many states and localities easing their shelter in place orders, flooring installation is likely to increase. It is important that every installer take steps to protect themselves, employees and customers from exposure to the coronavirus.

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Pelletier joins Torlys in new role

Floor Covering News

Jean-Francois (J.F.) Pelletier. Toronto, Ontario—Torlys, a global flooring company specializing in responsible flooring solutions, has created a new position within the company, the role of product management director, and welcomed Jean-Francois (J.F.) Pelletier to the role. “J.F. began his career in laminate manufacturing in 1998 and has now gone full circle back to where he began in the construction/flooring business with Torlys as product management director,” said Peter Barretto, Torlys CEO.

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Mohawk’s Continuum named to 2020 sustainability list

Floor Covering News

Mohawk’s EverStrand carpet is made using its patented Continuum process. Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk Industries has been recognized as a finalist in Fast Company magazine’s 2020 Innovation by Design Awards in the sustainability category. The flooring manufacturer was honored for Continuum, its patented process that recycles plastic bottles and transforms them into sustainable carpet fibers.

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Mohawk’s Roadshow to put hard surface in the spotlight

Floor Covering News

An FCNews exclusive. By Reginald Tucker. If the prospect of a traveling road show wasn’t enough to get Mohawk’s retail partners excited about a series of in-person events set to kick off the 2021 selling season, the company is looking to sweeten the pot even further with several highly anticipated hard surface rollouts slated to make their debuts early next year.

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FloorFolio introduces EnviroQuiet case studies

Floor Covering News

Edison, N.J.—For the first time, FloorFolio Industries has introduced case studies for its EnviroQuiet LVT. The introductory case studies illustrate how EnviroQuiet LVT has been able to enhance the living and working conditions for a variety of populations, according to the company. “For years we have quietly introduced EnviroQuiet successfully throughout the United States, and, with the request from our customers, we have decided to share some of those success stories to the industry,” said Mic

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Registration open for NWFA NOW event

Floor Covering News

St. Louis, Mo.—Registration is now open for the free NWFA NOW online event , being held Tuesday, Nov. 17 – Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. The no-cost, online-only event is billed as an ideal way for attendees to see what is in store for 2021, stay on top of emerging trends, build knowledge and discover new growth opportunities. Register for the event here.

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ASCOT Everytile : new look for Ascot Ceramiche

Ceramics of Italy

In its stylistic features, the new Ascot logo distils some of the most important values representing the change that the brand has implemented, a path that has just begun and that marks a new phase for confronting new challenges and new markets. Historic, solid, flexible, ethical, transparent, careful to the customer: in ASCOT Everytile tradition and innovation come together to give life to an ever-wider range of products suited to customer needs.

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Coverings Announces 2021 Awards Programs

Stone Update

CID, Rock Stars honors will spotlight projects and industry’s up-and-coming talents.

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Caesarstone Completes Lioli Deal

Stone Update

Quartz-surfaces maker gets majority stake in porcelain-slab company.

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Laticrete featured on digital TV series

Floor Covering News

“Idea House Build: Farmhouse in Fairfield County”. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer construction solutions for the building industry, has contributed multiple products to the digital television series “Idea House Build,” a show by “This Old House” that inspires homeowners with new ideas and innovative products. In the two new 10-part digital video series, “Idea House Build: Cottage on the Cape” and “Idea House Build: Farmhouse in Fairfield County,” viewers follow alon

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Mohawk continues partnership with Susan G. Komen virtually

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.—Despite the postponement of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day series to 2021, Mohawk said it will continue to double down on its commitment to the organization in its fight against breast cancer and engage with the 3-Day community virtually this year. “In what has surely been a challenging year, Mohawk is especially proud to be a partner in the fight for nearly two decades,” said Laura Bartley, Mohawk’s senior director of communications and events. “We believe that, through