The London Tile Co.
JANUARY 11, 2022
Looking for a way to add some interest to your home? Unleash your inner interior designer with the Design range of patterned wall and floor tiles. Patterned tiles are nothing new, in fact, they were at their most popular during the Victorian period, when encaustic tiles began being mass-produced. From floral designs to geometric shapes, these tiles became hugely popular in both public places and private homes.
Why Tile
JANUARY 11, 2022
Every year, color experts and paint companies choose a color or color palette they feel best represents the current time. While their choices often go on to influence interior decor, design, and fashion, they’re based on much more than trending aesthetic preferences, drawing from pop culture, technology, and even world events. For example, Pantone’s 2021… The post Every 2022 Color of the Year From the Top Color Experts appeared first on Why Tile.
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Floor Covering News
JANUARY 13, 2022
Los Angeles— Emser Tile has won a 2021 award from Comparably.com for Best Companies for Women. Emser was the only flooring company included on the large category list. Comparably said its annual Best Companies for Women award is derived from anonymous feedback from female employees on Comparably.com over the past 12 months. The distinction is segmented into two ranked lists: Top 100 Large companies (more than 500 employees) and Top 50 Small/Mid-Size companies (500 employees or fewer).
Kitchen and Residential Design
JANUARY 13, 2022
Do you walk into your kitchen, and your first thought is how drab and dull it looks? If so, it may be time to consider remodeling your kitchen. If you live in Boston, a mid-range kitchen upgrade can increase the value of your home, and you can expect an ROI of around 57% of your cost. When it comes to how happy homeowners are with the results on a scale of 1-10, those who did their renovations themselves rated their score as 8.9, while when having a professional do it, their score was 10.
Ceramics of Italy
JANUARY 11, 2022
In a further demonstration of its commitment to human beings and the environment, Ceramiche Keope has gained WELL Building Standard V2 ® certification. Launched in 2014 by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), WELL Building Standard ® is the first rating scheme to assess the health and wellbeing in building according to a holistic approach that considers the comfort, safety and psychophysical wellbeing of the occupants.
JG Kitchens
JANUARY 12, 2022
One of the issues facing the real estate industry across the country, not just in my neck of the woods, is a shortage of housing, (especially affordable housing). It's one of the six top issues with wellness design ramifications that I wrote about in my latest Forbes.com piece. You can read about all six here. The post Top Issues Impacting 2022 Real Estate Reflect Wellness Design Priorities comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 10, 2022
Lancaster, Pa.—Ecore has partnered with Spartan Surfaces to relaunch its ECOsurfaces line of products. The collaboration with Spartan Surfaces showcases Ecore’s commitment to the design community and its longstanding dedication to promoting a more sustainable environment, according to the company. “ECOsurfaces has always been our environmental banner to the A&D community,” said Bo Barber, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Ecore.
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Rubble Tile
JANUARY 13, 2022
Dutch Tilemakers, Mosa, are known as innovators in the porcelain tile space. For many years they’ve created design-forward concepts that are highly eco-friendly and suitable for both residential and commercial spaces. The Core Collection underscores the timeless quality of Mosa products by bringing together three.
ModCraft
JANUARY 11, 2022
Looking for a way to give an exuberant face lift to your fireplace surround? Light bounces across dimensional tile angles and facets and causes spectacular glaze shifts. Because ModCraft dimensional wall tile are high-fired in our kiln processes, they are a perfect material choice for fireplace surrounds. Here are some fireplace surround renovations with ModCraft tile for inspiration: The post Revamp your Fireplace with Dimensional Tile appeared first on Mod-Craft Tile.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 11, 2022
Calhoun, Ga.—Aladdin Commercial, a Mohawk brand, is reinvesting in its top-selling Mass Media collection with new Current Events carpet tile, providing elevated, subtle design patterns and sustainable offerings , according to the company. “Seeing what great success our Mass Media collection has had, we knew that we had to expand the collection even more,” said Robb Myer, vice president of Aladdin Commercial.
Life of an Architect
JANUARY 9, 2022
Traveling is an important part of being an architect - Seeing different cultures, climates, materials, and spatial solutions is an ongoing life adventure. Welcome to Architects and Traveling. The post 091: Architects and Traveling first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading 091: Architects and Traveling at Life of an Architect. Traveling is an important part of being an architect - Seeing different cultures, climates, materials, and spatial solutions is an ongoing life adventure.
Kitchen and Residential Design
JANUARY 10, 2022
Hiring the services of a trusted home appliance repair company is essential for managing your home appliances. Yes, you might not require appliance repairs daily, but calamities are bound to happen, and you might experience issues with your machines at home, which you can’t fix all by yourself. These issues require the attention of a professional who knows about dealing with them.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 10, 2022
Solon, Ohio—Tarkett entered a distribution partnership with Cain & Bultman. Effective immediately, Cain & Bultman will represent the company’s resilient product portfolio in key markets it serves. This agreement expands Tarkett’s distribution network while enhancing the company’s ability to effectively respond to the needs of its commercial and residential customers, according to Tarkett.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 12, 2022
Aliquippa, Pa.—After the acquisition of Tilite in 2021 , Ardex Americas has worked to integrate the new shower products into the overall lineup and will launch Ardex TLT Shower Systems. According to the company, Ardex TLT Shower Systems provide a solution to what can be a challenging and complicated process with its new rigid-foam, single-source system.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 14, 2022
Hamont, Belguim—i4F is exhibiting at The International Surface Event (TISE) 2022. This year, i4F’s booth is designed to demonstrate how its technologies are present in everyday life. According to the company, this aligns to its vision to enhance where people live, work and play with ingenious technologies. It also supports i4F’s mission to continually revolutionize flooring and beyond, through technological excellence, meaningful innovation and human partnerships, the company said.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 14, 2022
Solon, Ohio—Tarkett entered a distribution partnership with Reader’s Wholesale Distributors. Effective immediately, Reader’s represents the company’s resilient product portfolio for both commercial and residential customers in the Southern Texas, Southern Louisiana as well as central and south Mississippi markets. The agreement expands Tarkett’s distribution network, enhancing the company’s ability to effectively respond to the needs of commercial and residential customers in these key geograph
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 12, 2022
Las Vegas—Unilin will launch a new bevel technology for resilient floors called Unigrout at the International Surface event , Feb. 1-3, here at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, booth 6317. According to the company, the new type of bevel is almost indistinguishable from real grout, and provides the look of real ceramics with all the benefits of an SPC floor.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 11, 2022
Las Vegas—The Natural Stone Institute has announced the recipients of the 2021 Natural Stone Scholarship and Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship. Recipients will be celebrated during the association’s award ceremony here at StonExpo/Marmomac at TISE this February. Noe Cortez, customer solutions manager for Quality Marble & Granite in Ontario, Calif., is the recipient of the 2021 Natural Stone Scholarship.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 10, 2022
Bruce Dogwood Densified Wood. Mountville, Pa.—Two AHF products— Dogwood Densified Wood Technology from Bruce and Bruce LifeSeal Reserve —were awarded Good Design 2021 Awards. Founded in Chicago in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and Charles and Ray Eames, Good Design remains the oldest and one of the world’s most recognized programs for design excellence worldwide.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 10, 2022
Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville has updated its website, crossvilleinc.com, with enhanced functionality to better empower designers and specifiers to easily identify and select tile as well as access latest trend ideas and information. “Designers spoke, and we didn’t just listen—we took action,” explained Lindsey Waldrep, Crossville vice president of marketing.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 10, 2022
By Reginald Tucker—The last time AHF Products exhibited on the Surfaces show floor, it was in a designated section of the Armstrong Flooring space. That seemed like eons ago. In the years since its spinoff from Armstrong, AHF Products has grown into a flooring behemoth in its own right. With 13 brands and multiple product categories now under its portfolio , AHF is coming back to Surfaces this year in a big way.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 12, 2022
FCNews exclusive: By Reginald Tucker The countdown clock to TISE 2022 (Surfaces 2022) is ticking down to the final few weeks before kickoff, and Informa Exhibitions—the show’s organizer—said it couldn’t be more excited about this year’s event. “We’re happy to be back to our original schedule in late January/early February,” said Dana Hicks, TISE show director.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 10, 2022
By Steven Feldman Dallas—Flooring retailers descended on the Southwest Flooring Market here Jan. 6-7 as they continue to push forward amid a less severe virus mutation. COVID-19 may still be with us, but in this part of the country dealers are putting business first, according to Lori Kisner, managing partner, Market Maker Events, organizers of the show.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 10, 2022
By Steven Feldman Dallas—Flooring retailers descended on the Southwest Flooring Market here Jan. 6-7 as they continue to push forward amid a less severe virus mutation. COVID-19 may still be with us, but in this part of the country dealers are putting business first, according to Lori Kisner, managing partner, Market Maker Events, organizers of the show.
Life of an Architect
JANUARY 12, 2022
I am working on a project that I have never completed in my career: a teaching statement for architecture. This is a new challenge for me and one I am working my way through. I have until the end of this month to complete this task and create my teaching portfolio for the last year of my studio instruction. So what exactly is a teaching statement? The post Teaching Statement for Architecture first appeared on Life of an Architect.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 11, 2022
Stoddard, N.H.—A leader in artisan-crafted, wide-plank hardwood flooring for residential and commercial spaces, Carlisle Wide Plank Floors has added two new floors to the Tranquil collection. The collection pairs the organic character of white oak with a subtle wash of layered color in warm, modern tones and a smooth, super-matte finish. The newest additions to the Tranquil collection include: Elysian.
Kitchen and Residential Design
JANUARY 12, 2022
Photo by Milivoj Kuhar on Unsplash Home renovations are a fantastic way to put your own stamp on a property in the US, make it the most comfortable and functional place for your lifestyle, and can even add value to your property. However, one of the most common mistakes homeowners make when trying to upgrade their home’s interior is failing to plan.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 14, 2022
Lancaster, Pa.—Armstrong Flooring will increase U.S. prices effective March 1, 2022 to offset rising input costs. According to the company, for select residential products, price increases will range from 0%-10% and for select commercial products, price increases will range from 0%-15%. The previously announced and implemented ocean and freight surcharges will remain in place.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 13, 2022
Calhoun, Ga.—Luxury carpet manufacturer, Royal Thai, appointed Shyam Bhatter as CEO of TCM Corporation flooring division. Assuming his leadership role Jan. 1, Bhatter succeeds outgoing CEO, Mark Johnson, who retired at the end of December 2021. Since Bangkok’s Don Muang district during 1967, TCM Corporation has become one of the largest exporters of carpets and rugs in the world, according to the company.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 13, 2022
Shaw’s luxury vinyl Fortress product is popular in the RV market and will be featured in the design hub showroom. Elkhart, Ind.— Shaw Industries has opened a new product and design hub in Elkhart, Ind., the heart of the RV industry. Serving the RV and manufactured housing markets, the location of the new facility is a strategic investment, serving as a convenient waypoint for designers and decision makers in the area and evidence of its customer-centric approach to business, according to S
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 13, 2022
Washington, D.C.—For the first time since the early 1980s, the economy is experiencing a period of elevated inflation , according to Robert Dietz, chief economist, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Because of supply chain issues attributable to the pandemic and a significant rise in government spending, the consumer price index (CPI) measure of consumer inflation recorded a 7% year-over-year gain in December 2021—the highest in nearly 40 years.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 12, 2022
Saint Louis, Mo.—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) released its 2022 Hands-On Training Calendar. The events are held at various NWFA regional training centers across the United States and Canada. Each course is led by highly skilled and trained NWFA regional instructors that are passionate for the wood flooring industry and eager to share their knowledge with others, according to the company. “Participating in NWFA hands-on training is one of the best professional investments y
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 12, 2022
St. Louis, Mo.—EJ Welch has acquired certain assets from Blue Equity-owned Gilford-Johnson Flooring covering Alabama, Eastern Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Florida territories. With 60 years in flooring and sundry distribution, EJ Welch’s footprint now covers 26 states and close to 45 locations across the Central and Upper Midwest, Southern, Mountain States and now a stronger foothold in the Southeast part of the U.S.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 11, 2022
(This article was originally published on Later.com). Social media has evolved. We’ve said goodbye to simple status updates (we miss you!) and hello to selling products and growing digital communities. And while new social media features and trends can feel never-ending, they also give you the opportunity to experiment and connect with your audience in a different way.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 11, 2022
Chicago, Ill.—With the 2022 edition of NeoCon just six months away, June 13-15, theMART is currently seeking onsite and virtual program proposals for its show conference program, as well as for its growing year-round educational offerings. The announcement comes on the heels of a successful fall NeoCon 2021 edition that reunited and energized the industry, according to show organizers.
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 10, 2022
Washington D.C— Job gains slowed sharply for the second straight month in December as the omicron variant began to spread, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Construction industry employment (both residential and non-residential) totaled 7.6 million, with 22,000 construction jobs added in December. After seven consecutive monthly increases, residential construction lost 4,100 jobs in December, while non-residential construction employment rose by 27,000 jobs.
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