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Ceramic Tile Meets Radiant Heat: Guide to In-Floor Heating

Why Tile

Also known as in-floor heating, radiant heat can be a luxurious addition to a specific room or an effective solution for heating any space. Learn more with these tips about installing radiant heat in your home and why homeowners trust ceramic tile to protect and make the most of their investment. What Is Radiant Heat? Radiant… The post Ceramic Tile Meets Radiant Heat: Guide to In-Floor Heating appeared first on Why Tile.

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Trendspotting: Global inspo shapes ceramic styles

Floor Covering News

T rends in U.S. tile and stone often represent global influences that have been shaped to meet the needs of the American consumer. This year’s tile trends are no different, reflecting the need for self-expression, hygiene and even mental clarity—emerging trends seen around the world. Following is an overview: Self-expression. MSI’s Bianco Dolomite Geometrica.

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Rubble Tile Client Project Spotlight: Brookwood Beauty by David Lund Design

Rubble Tile

It’s always an extra thrill to see finished installations using products that our clients selected at Rubble Tile. With “Brookwood Beauty”, David Lund Design solved some interesting design challenges, using tile in an artful yet functional way. The challenge: Remodeling a secluded, 1920’s European-styled cottage.

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Walk in Confidence with Porcelain Flooring

Garden State Tile Blog

There are countless materials to choose from when renovating a home or business. With so many options available, the process of deciding on the right flooring can be overwhelming. One of the most frequently asked questions throughout the building and renovation process is, “What is the best option for floors?”. The answer to this common question is almost always “porcelain.

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Celebrate Earth Day Every Day With Green Squared Certified Products

Why Tile

Another trip around the sun, and we are celebrating Earth Day (April 22nd) with calls to appreciate and responsibly care for our natural resources. Along with greater awareness is a growing desire for sustainable use solutions. Earth Day is a time to evaluate how our actions impact the environment we live in — and how… The post Celebrate Earth Day Every Day With Green Squared Certified Products appeared first on Why Tile.

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Back Buttering Tile: How Important Is It?

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Do you back butter your tile? Back buttering tile is a highly opinionated and widely-debated topic among tile installers. Although it's recommended for natural stone tile, it's not always necessary or required to get adequate mortar coverage on ceramic and porcelain tile. So, how important is it? To begin this discussion, we first need to define several words.

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TISE registration now open

Floor Covering News

Las Vegas—The International Surface Event (TISE), will be held in person in June and registration is now open. The show is taking place June 16-18, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Inside registration, you’ll have the opportunity to save time and grab perks by registering for a Frequent Buyers Pass, securing a pass for both the June 2021 and February 2022 events.

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LAMINAM, THE FIRST NSF CERTIFICATION FOR CONTACT WITH FOOD

Ceramics of Italy

Laminam’s new international record rewards the natural aspect and superior quality of its surfaces. It has become the first manufacturer of ceramic slabs in the world to obtain “Solid Surfacing for Food Zone” certification. No longer “Ceramic Solid Surfacing for Splash Zone”: the NSF – American National Standard for Food Equipment, the most prestigious independent organisation for the certification of food zone products in the private and commercial restaurant sector in the US and Canada,

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Wellness Benefits of Home Fitness Spaces

JG Kitchens

If, like me, you're ready to transition from a temporary workout space at home to a more permanent solution, my latest piece for Design Milk will share a bunch of tips to make it healthier, more functional and safer. . The post Wellness Benefits of Home Fitness Spaces comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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CTDA, NAFCD collaborate on best practices

Floor Covering News

Chicago—The Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) and the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) will be collaborating for the first time on the 2021 CTDA-NAFCD Financial Benchmarking Program —essentially a survey that provides side-by-side analysis of their performance metrics next to industry averages. The program is designed to optimize distributor performance in an environment of relentless pressure on profit margins.

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“Help” and “Service” are Not The Same Thing

Life of an Architect

"Help" and "Service" are Not The Same Thing. but you already know this, right? One is provided at a cost while the other is provided for free. The post “Help” and “Service” are Not The Same Thing first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading “Help” and “Service” are Not The Same Thing at Life of an Architect.

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Ideas for Kitchen Renovations in 2021

Kitchen and Residential Design

Whether you have a large family or live alone, your kitchen is a very busy part of the house. That is where we make our meals and share fun memories with friends and family members. This is why the kitchen design needs some fresh air and a fresh paint coat periodically. However, a renovation is more than repainting. It seeks to revive the space and ensures that the kitchen design stays updated.

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Whimsical Baby Girl Nursery Decorating Ideas

Trendir Magazine

Every woman who has ever had a child or is currently pregnant knows there’s something magical about decorating a nursery. Particularly if you’re having a baby girl. There is just so much magic and grace in the air when you’re anticipating the arrival of a new member of your family. Thus, why preparing your nursery is so important, however, if you’re a first-time mom then you know your mind is full of ideas that can’t seem to come together perfectly.

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Mohawk team provides for Gordon County Family Resource Center

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.–Team members from Mohawk’s Customer Experience Center in Calhoun recently came together to provide flooring and paint throughout the Family Resource Center of Gordon County (FRC), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent child abuse. “It started in the fall when Heidi Duckworth, Mohawk human resources manager, and a team of Mohawk employees toured the center to see if there were any service projects they could become involved in,” said Allen Ables, Mohawk director

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How to Epoxy a Concrete Basement Floor

Onfloor Technology

Epoxy is a seamless, tough, and beautiful way to upgrade your client's basement floors, and is a great upgrade from standard floor paints (which tend to chip and peel over time).

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What Are Roofers And Why Do You Need Them

Kitchen and Residential Design

Numerous homeowners every day engage in DIY (do it yourself) projects. Attempting to do something on your own is always a smart idea. However, there are a few crucial components that need special attention. If you aren't a specialist, you won't be able to do the roofing, for example. Working with a professional has several benefits for you. In essence, the roof is an integral part of the house since it covers the building, the property, and the occupants.

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Hybrid Construction Would Enable a Lighter and More Sustainable Skyscrape

The A to Z of Building

Hybrid City Challenge, organised by Metsä Wood in 2020, called for hybrid solutions to make construction more sustainable while maintaining efficiency using current building methods. The first.

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Mohawk provides for Calhoun nonprofit

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.—Team members from Mohawk’s Customer Experience Center in Calhoun recently came together to provide flooring and paint throughout the Family Resource Center of Gordon County (FRC), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent child abuse. “It started in the fall when Heidi Duckworth, Mohawk human resources manager, and a team of Mohawk employees toured the center to see if there were any service projects they could become involved in,” said Allen Ables, Mohawk director of cus

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How to Epoxy a Concrete Garage Floor

Onfloor Technology

If there's one overlooked spot in your house, it's your garage.

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The Advantage of Architects in House Building

Kitchen and Residential Design

Have you decided to build your own home instead of buying a ready-made one? If so, you may want to start your project by contacting an architect. Many people may not understand the complications involved in construction, but they decided that they don't need an expert because it can be costly. However, a licensed engineer and architect can help them with a design that will stand for decades.

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CALI adds colors to Mute Step collection

Floor Covering News

San Diego, Calif.— CALI is adding two customer-favorite colors to the Cali Vinyl Mute Step collection. The new styles are the existing Cali Vinyl Pro Classic colors White Aspen and Natural Elm. Both offer lighter tones with smooth wood grain textures and are versatile enough to work with any home decor. Like all Cali Vinyl collections, Mute Step is 100% waterproof and can be installed in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.

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Mannington rolls out laminate, hardwood lines

Floor Covering News

Salem, N.J.— Mannington has officially rolled out its Restoration laminate collection and several new hardwood lines to retail stores. The Restoration collection, according to the company, has established itself as a premium flooring choice, going beyond the confines of traditional laminate to offer unmatched realism and durability in a high-performance floor.

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Mohawk Group achieves WELL Health-Safety rating

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk Group has officially achieved the WELL Health-Safety rating for all of its commercial showrooms and design studios through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). As one of the first flooring manufacturers to earn this distinction after completing a rigorous review process, Mohawk Group is proud to lead with transparency and welcome customers and visitors back safely.

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Lumber Liquidators founder to acquire Southwind

Floor Covering News

From left, Bret Perkins, Richard Abramowicz and Richard Hatch gather at the Southwind booth during the last Surfaces. Dalton—BAMR Holdings, part of a family of companies owned by Lumber Liquidators founder Tom Sullivan, has agreed to purchase the assets and business operations of Southwind Carpet & Hard Surface. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021.

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Mohawk provides employees COVID-19 vaccine access

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.— As many states began to advance their vaccine availability this month, Mohawk Industries leadership said it immediately got to work to identify how the company could connect employees to these resources. In Northwest Georgia, where the majority of the flooring manufacturer’s Flooring North America segment’s workforce is based, Mohawk has been able to partner directly with state and local government and public health officials to organize on-site vaccination events.

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Starnet welcomes Küberit USA

Floor Covering News

Columbus, Ohio—Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership welcomed Küberit USA as a preferred vendor partner, making Küberit’s flooring profiles available to Starnet’s network of more than 180 independent, full-service commercial flooring contractors. Küberit’s comprehensive line of trim, edge, transition, expansion, ramping, stair-nosing and wall protection profiles will provide Starnet flooring professionals with innovation in every detail, from the simplified specification and selectio

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Armstrong opens new Technical Center

Floor Covering News

Lancaster, Pa.— Armstrong Flooring celebrated the opening of its new Technical Center here with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new facility is a 33,000-square-foot building housing approximately 60 employees from the company’s new product development, innovation and engineering teams. The Technical Center is the first of three buildings located in the corporate park of Greenfield that the company will occupy in 2021 as part of its global headquarters move.

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Southwest Flooring Market opens next week

Floor Covering News

Marietta, Ga.—The Southwest Flooring Market (SWFM), the second market for the Flooring Markets 2021 schedule, opens next week , April 8-9 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. With hundreds of brands exhibiting, it is the largest market to open since the Covid-19 shutdowns. Exhibitors and attendees say they are looking forward to meeting safely in person again and conducting critically needed business.

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AHF Products announces price increase

Floor Covering News

Mountville, Pa.— AHF Products has announced it will increase prices on select hardwood and vinyl flooring products in the U.S. and Canada effective starting on orders placed on April 26, 2021. “We are continuing to experience extraordinary raw material cost inflation on key hardwood flooring components, including lumber, veneers and core materials, which we expect to persist,” said Chris King, vice president-sales, AHF Products. “As a result, we find it necessary to increase prices

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Välinge extends patent protections

Floor Covering News

Viken, Sweden— Välinge has entered into agreements with Shaw Industries, Windmöller and Classen, securing further extended patent protection (EPP+) for its licensees manufacturing flooring products with mineral-based or thermoplastic-based cores such as LVT, WPC, SPC, MgO and non-PVC based floorings. These agreements remove the future legal and commercial uncertainty for producers and distributors in the flooring market. “Innovation in this category of flooring has been phenomenal—and has

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NALFA hosts virtual spring meeting

Floor Covering News

Washington, D.C.— The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) met last week for its annual spring meeting. Traditionally held at NC State University, the association met virtually amid the pandemic. NALFA met virtually over the course of three mornings and discussed a wide range of topics. Representatives from regular manufacturing members such as Classen, Kaindl Flooring, Kronospan USA, Swiss Krono USA, Mannington Mills, Mohawk Industries, Shaw Industries, and Torlys attended the N

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Rigid core newbies stake their claim

Floor Covering News

By Megan Salzano Rigid core flooring has grown by leaps and bounds and taken the whole resilient category with it. Both SPC and WPC flooring products are taking share from most other categories and, as such, suppliers are entering the sphere to get in on the action. Here, FCNews puts the spotlight on the new entrants into the rigid core market and what they believe to be their competitive advantage.

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