Tile of Spain USA
DECEMBER 2, 2021
A year ago, our lives underwent a drastic change due to the Covid-19 virus. One of the pandemic’s main consequences experienced nearly all-over the world was a mandatory retirement to our homes. During this time, most experienced for the first time, the tricky task of learning how to balance work, family life, education, leisure, sport and other activates typically performed outside of the home.
Diary of a Tile Addict
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Recycling spent ceramics back into production is an important aim to increase the sustainability of mass produced tableware and tiles. Though we’ve covered the work of Hanneke de Leeuw of Fabrique Pu which makes use of discarded vases, mugs, and plates, today’s feature takes the process a step further. Photo credit: Ronald Smits. The unstable nature of glazed ceramics complicates recycling as the fired materials become impure.
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Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Los Angeles, Ca.—Emser Tile launched its Designer Grout collection, a specially curated collection of grout colors that has been designed in partnership with Laticrete. According to Esmer, it now offers customers even more unique design driven products to complete any of their tile and stone projects—all from one resource. “Emser Tile aims to be the source for the world’s most beautiful tile and stone product offerings, delivering solutions necessary for projects, start to finish,” said Mara Vil
Rubble Tile
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
More than 40 years ago, Del Conca began making beautifully designed porcelain tile in Italy. They have been recognized as an industry leader in innovation, design and quality in Europe ever since. And when demand for their designs flourished in the US, they opened a.
Why Tile
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Cozy season is right around the corner, and what better way to prepare than to upgrade your fireplace? Whether you plan on entertaining and want to wow your guests, or simply want to snuggle up on the sofa, you’re sure to enjoy a new-and-improved hearth. We’ve gathered these fireplace makeover ideas for you to consider,… The post Embrace Cozy Season With These Fireplace Tile Ideas appeared first on Why Tile.
Garden State Tile Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2021
The Anthem porcelain collection from Garden State Tile perfectly blends the daring looks of metal with the supreme technical benefits of porcelain. Available in an array of industrial-inspired colors, Anthem’s catalog ranges from large metallic-look slabs down to modern brick formats that can be combined and interpreted to create compositions of great visual impact.
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
By Ken Ryan— Austin, Texas— Daltile held a grand opening for its 20th design studio here in Austin, a city known for food, great live music venues and general weirdness. With a nod to that uniqueness, Daltile’s new studio aimed to blend colorful and intricate designs with bold statements meant to stand out to the denizens of the culture-rich city, a mark it hit.
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Life of an Architect
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
Can a large architecture firm operate with a small firm mentality? In this episode, we discuss this concept with Mike McGlone from Alamo Architects. The post 089: Small Firm Mentality first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading 089: Small Firm Mentality at Life of an Architect. Can a large architecture firm operate with a small firm mentality?
The A to Z of Building
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Concrete is the world's most frequently used building material, enabling the construction of high-rise buildings, super highways, and sophisticated bridges and dams. Mikrotron camera setup.
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Pittsburgh, P.a.—The University of Pittsburgh’s Kurt Beschorner and Tevis Jacobs said they will use an award from the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) to measure roughness on the smallest scales ever measured. They will use those measurements to build a model of friction performance with the long-term goal of innovating high-friction flooring to prevent occupational slips and falls.
Onfloor Technology
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
We get all sorts of calls for advice on sculpting and casting concrete: "How can I make my concrete smoother?" is a common question; "What should I use to hold the form together?" is another; and sometimes someone will ask, "How can I make my stepped waterfall look more realistic?".
Realstone
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Combining design and sustainability, Milestone Outdoor porcelain tiles are a gorgeous new option for outdoor use in both public and private spaces. The porcelain stoneware doubles in thickness (20 mm) to adapt to any type of outdoor use, from private gardens to public parks, pool exteriors and patios or terraces and driveways. INNOVATIVE PORCELAIN CONCEPT.
The A to Z of Building
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
A digital reimagining of Australia’s pavilion exhibition for the 2021 Venice Biennale of Architecture will be shown at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra Inside the exhibition.
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Waregem, Belgium—Unilin and ZeeTree have joined forces to promote digital printing and texturizing on rigid core floor boards. Unilin’s strong patent portfolio on digital printing and texturing, combined with the patented advanced embossing solutions and wear layer chemistry developed by ZeeTree offers the ideal technical solution in the decorative rigid board market, the company said.
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
S tanton was one of the last of the traditional carpet mills to make the leap into hard surfaces, entering the category in 2020. Rather than dip its proverbial toe in the exploding luxury vinyl pool, it went full cannon ball, making a splash almost immediately. Stanton Decorative Waterproof Flooring (DWF) was introduced in January of 2020 with 24 SKUs.
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Altamonte Springs, Fla.—Kährs International has been selected by How2Media to be featured on the popular television series , “World’s Greatest!”—a thirty-minute show dedicated to highlighting the world’s greatest companies, products, places and people. According to Kährs, Eech show is a fast-paced tour around the world featuring behind the scenes footage, informative interviews and exciting visuals.
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Washington D.C.—COVID-19 has impacted the way many residents use their homes, with an increased desire for space to accommodate added functions such as working from and/or studying at home. Recent housing data confirm the continuation of this trend, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). According to third quarter 2021 data from the Census Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design and NAHB analysis, median single-family square floor area increased to 2,337 sq
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 1, 2021
By Ken Ryan—I t’s no longer enough for carpet to merely offer stain and soil protection. In the age of COVID-19, today’s carpet and rugs must provide durability and cleanability while supporting healthy home goals that consumers demand. With that objective in mind, mills are developing healthier carpet choices, including products that are certified Green Label Plus by the Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI)—tested and proven to emit low VOCs to help improve indoor air quality.
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Salem, N.J.—Due to continued and significant increased costs in raw materials, labor and domestic and international freight , Mannington Residential and Phenix Flooring said they will both be implementing price increases. The increase will affect all hard and soft surface Mannington Residential, Phenix Flooring and Mannington on Main flooring collections, including sundries.
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
During FloorCon 2021, Broadlume unveiled its new all-in-one platform that marries the online website technology with the in-store experience. By Megan Salzano—Sarasota, Fla.—When you hear floor covering tradeshow you expect a room full of paradoxically similar product and a dusty pitch touting sales acumen. That’s not what Broadlume delivered with FloorCon 2021, held here last week.
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
By Steven Feldman—After attending countless flooring events over the last 27 years, I kind of know what to expect from each and every one. After all, the framework of every event is more or less the same with a few new wrinkles thrown in for good measure. And then there was FloorCon. Call me skeptical, but I tend to live my life without having lofty expectations.
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Salem, N.J.—Mannington Mills hired John Hammel as senior director, wood and laminate business. In this role, Hammel will be responsible for leading the product development and marketing execution of those product lines as well as working with executive leadership on long-term strategic initiatives, according to Mannington Mills. The company said Hammel has extensive knowledge of the flooring industry and the product categories he will be involved with.
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
By Lisbeth Calandrino—The world of work is changing. It appears that employers are no longer in the driver’s seat when it comes to hiring. At present, workers seem to have the upper hand. I don’t know anyone who hasn’t said that finding the right worker(s) is very difficult. ADP Research Institute earlier this year released a study, “People at work 2021: A Global Workforce View,” which delivered insight into workers’ perspectives about the future.
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk Group expanded its Learn & Live collection with Taking Steps, comprised of three versatile 24 x 24 modular carpet styles. “Learn & Live draws its inspiration from queues found within a fascinating design study around biophilic concepts of complexity and order,” said Jackie Dettmar, Mohawk Group’s vice president of marketing, design and product development.
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Woodbury, N.Y.—Stanton Carpet Corporation has entered the commercial hard surface space with the introduction of the Vanguard Rigid and Vanguard Flex collections of commercial waterproof flooring. Stanton is bringing its high style and design ingenuity to the commercial hard surface market with these curated collections. The colors range from a pearl to a rich coal with livable neutrals in between.
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
By Jim Augustus Armstrong—”What advertising should I start with?” an attendee at one of my seminars asked me. This is a question I get asked regularly, and it’s a good one. There are hundreds of ways to market your flooring business, so it’s easy to get overwhelmed, especially when you have ad companies calling and emailing you every day claiming that you should use whatever they happen to be selling.
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
By Chris Wallace—Products won’t be enough to win over the post-pandemic consumer. Consumers will choose brands and providers who make their buying experience easier, safer and more enjoyable. Here, I will share guidance on how companies in the building material and flooring industries can partner to deliver another layer of value to consumers. People in this industry have a different definition of who the customer is.
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Daltile’s new Defend is a distinct product line of high-performance ceramic tile featuring Microban technology, which will not wash off or wear away. By Megan Salzano-Birch—After two years of slow decline, the tile category is back on top. U.S. suppliers are touting record-high sales in 2021 and expected ongoing growth as a result of changing consumer habits and a booming housing market —both spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Following is the 17th edition of the Real Wood Coalition editorial coverage , which can also be seen in the November 1 print edition of FCNews. These features include educational insights, new and staple hardwood products and a spotlight featuring one of the Coalition’s members. A new edition of RWC coverage will be available in every print issue of FCNews throughout the year.
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Rockwell Group’s multi-family residential winning project from the 2021 Tile Competition. New York, N.Y.—As of Nov. 30, Confindustria Ceramica & the Italian Trade Agency opened submissions for the 2022 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition. The longest-running awards program of its kind, according to show organizers, honors North American architects and designers for their innovative and creative application of Italian tile with past winners including prestigious firms like Rockwell Group
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Jacksonville, Fla.— Cain & Bultman ?, a flooring distributer located here, will become the single-source supplier for all Audacity Flooring products in South Carolina and Alabama beginning Dec. 1, 2021. This will expand the distributor’s territory across much of the Southeast with service, sales and inventory for the states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama.
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 2, 2021
By Jacqueline Hinchcliffe— I n recent years, the way companies market their products has drastically changed. Today, more emphasis is being placed on interfacing with the consumer during the initial flooring research phase—long before she enters a physical store. In order to keep up with the times, it’s imperative that retailers better utilize digital marketing strategies to generate more exposure and capture those leads.
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