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Tile of Spain Announces Winners of the 18th Annual Tile of Spain Awards

Tile of Spain USA

Miami, FL December 2019 – Tile of Spain, the association of over 125 Spanish tile manufacturers, announces the winners of the 18th annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. The panel of judges, chaired by architect Jacob van Rijs of MVRDV, met on Wednesday, November 20th to select the award winners. Winners – Architecture. In the Architecture category, the award went to the “Centro de investigación del Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona” designed by PICHarchit

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Pantone Color of the Year 2020 – Classic Blue

Architectural Ceramics

Pantone recently introduced their 2020 Color of the Year : Classic Blue. If you aren’t familiar with Pantone’s annual announcement, the Color of the Year a recurring pick from Pantone’s color experts that influences the gamut of design industries from fashion to interior design. This year’s blue hue was selected based on a careful analysis of trends across entertainment, art, travel, technology, and beyond.

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Achieving New Heights with Your Backsplash

As The Tile Turns

Kitchens are constantly evolving. Today, open-concept designs reign supreme, as do large islands equipped with ample storage space. Further developments are in store, including a greater emphasis on the backsplash.

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Designer Spotlight: Dierdre Doherty x Cluny Cement Tile

Granada Tile

Dierdre Doherty designs are focused largely on earth tones and a natural design aesthetic. For this elegant master bathroom with a classic antique aesthetic, she chose Cluny tile with its black-and-white aesthetic that draws the eye across the floor in both directions, making the room look much larger than it actually is. The post Designer Spotlight: Dierdre Doherty x Cluny Cement Tile appeared first on Granada Tile Cement Tile Blog | Tile Ideas, Tips and More.

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Case Study: Gainesville Investment Firm

Garden State Tile Blog

PROJECT TYPE LOCATION FIRM Office Building Gainesville, Florida Level Architecture & Interiors. PROJECT OVERVIEW. In Gainesville, Florida Level Architecture & Interiors was tasked with designing a progressive interior layout for a core and shell building that was soon to be home to a local investment firm. The goal of the project was to create a professional office space that served the day-to-day needs of the team, while also allowing enough space for large quarterly functions that woul

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Week of December 2, 2019 – Holiday Parties and Christmas Decor

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Now that Thanksgiving has passed, we’re over the first holiday entertaining hurdle. Veteran hosts now set their sights on holiday parties. Whether you’re on the planning committee for your office Christmas party or the tried and true holiday host for your family gathering, we hope this week’s Top 5 Design Posts for Christmas parties will spark your imagination!

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Ceramic: Producers push innovation as consumption falls

Floor Covering News

Nov. 25/Dec. 2, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 11 By Megan Salzano Daltile’s Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces suit the growing demand for slab-style countertops. As was predicted this time last year, consumption of ceramic tile in 2019 is lower than that of the previous year. The downward trend began in 2018, and the residential ceramic business […].

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It's #GivingTuesday! #BecomeaCTI

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Today, December 3rd is the day. It's happening! It's #GivingTuesday and we're celebrating #BecomeaCTI. Will you participate? Will you join this Global movement with us to raise funds and awareness for the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) Program ?

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How To Save Money With Kitchen And Bathroom Remodels

Kitchen and Residential Design

The day has finally arrived, the day you have been waiting a long time for; you finally get to remodel your home and make it look more beautiful than ever. Of course, once you have your budget given to you, you will want to find a way to make it stretch as far as you can and find ways to remodel the important spaces like your kitchen and master bathrooms.

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LAMINAM JAPAN IS BORN

Ceramics of Italy

Thanks to a joint venture with Roma Tile Co. Ltd, Laminam consolidates and expands its international presence by setting up a new company in Japan. On 4 th December, Laminam SpA and the Japanese company Roma Tile Co. Ltd signed an agreement to create a new company, LAMINAM JAPAN. The signatures of Laminam CEO Mr Alberto Selmi and Roma Tile President Mr Shigeru Matsushita represent the next step in the partnership between the two companies, which since 2011 has allowed the Italian brand to quickl

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Tile of Spain presents winners of the annual Tile of Spain Awards

Floor Covering News

Centro de investigación del Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona Miami, Fla.—Tile of Spain, the association of over 125 Spanish tile manufacturers, has released the winners of the 18th annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. The panel of judges met Nov. 20 to select the award winners. In the […].

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From Our House to BauHaus

Garden State Tile Blog

Garden State Tile has introduced the BauHaus series to the Garden State Tile Wall Tile collection. The art-deco inspired wall tile series is available in 4 colors, including a vibrant red, bright white, stark black and a neutral ecru. Along with the 3×12 wall tile are bubble-wrap inspired decos and patch-work murals for creative designs that have no limits.

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TEC’s 1 Unique System is A No-Brainer for Your Next Tile Installation

Rubble Tile

TEC is the tile and design industry’s most well-known brand for grout and setting materials. We keep sets of grout samples handy in the showroom at all times because the grout color and type are important elements of any install. Their products are reliable, from.

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NUOVO SPAZIO SIMAS MILANO

Ceramics of Italy

In Porta Venezia, a Milano, zona che vanta numerose residenze liberty, al 9 di via Melzo in un edificio di taglio industriale, al secondo piano, si trova il Nuovo Spazio Simas. Dal 2005, tra i primi a Milano, è ora ripensato in un’ottica più funzionale all’evoluzione dell’immagine aziendale. “Siamo fermamente convinti che lo Spazio Simas di via Melzo sia uno strumento ulteriore di crescita per la nostra azienda, soprattutto a Milano, capitale del design e imprescindibile punto di riferimento int

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Tarkett, Aquafil aim to close the loop on carpet tiles

Floor Covering News

Waalwijk, The Netherlands—Tarkett is closing the loop on commercial carpet tiles in Europe thanks to a pioneering partnership with Aquafil. At Tarkett's Waalwijk facility, the company is now able to separate the two principal components of carpet tiles—yarn and backing—while retaining more than 95% yarn purity. This level of purity is vital in ensuring the polyamide […].

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Your Home and Your Health Are Strongly Connected — Here’s How to Protect Both

JG Kitchens

There’s an extremely popular flooring material that’s going into millions of homes around the country. It has some decided wellness advantages — soft underfoot and low maintenance included — but much of it contains toxins that can harm you and your family. In fact, according to the EPA, many of us are exposed to two to five times the number of environmental toxins indoors than out.

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How Much the Kitchen Affects the Property Value?

Kitchen and Residential Design

The kitchen has come out as one of the most critical elements in highlighting the style and glam of your home. It is no surprise that spicing up your kitchen could improve the value of your property. For this reason, remodeling your kitchen will be one of the most prudent things to consider. Understanding the role of the kitchen in improving a home’s value is essential according to Sydney property valuations.

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Wallpaper in Bathrooms?

Life of an Architect

Should you put wallpaper into your bathroom? There are a lot of reasons why you should think long and hard before getting to "yes" and this wallpaper should push you over the edge. Continue reading Wallpaper in Bathrooms? at Life of an Architect.

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Marketing online: Proven ways to generate more leads

Floor Covering News

Nov. 25/Dec. 2, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 11 By Lindsay Gonzalez Positive reviews can help dealers improve their search engine placement. As the world’s digital landscape continues to expand, many flooring consumers are starting their journey to purchase online. It is crucial now more than ever that flooring dealers are actively working to generate […].

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Christmas Mantel Decorations That Give Santa A Cozy Welcoming

Trendir Magazine

With Christmas right around the corner, it’s time to embrace it and go full throttle in the decor department. Keeping that in mind, Christmas is the perfect time to sit around the fireplace, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and watch a movie with family and friends. Reason why decorating your mantel for Christmas is always a great idea. Here are a few ways to decorate your mantel to truly give Santa the warm welcoming it deserves.

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5 Appliances You Must Have in a New Home

Kitchen and Residential Design

Moving into a new home is one of the most exciting things as it symbolizes change and development in your life. You want to settle in pretty quickly and start enjoying your new environment. Yet, if you are not well prepared for the functionality of your home, enjoying it will be the last thing you’ll be doing. It is vital to make sure when you move into your house, you have what you need to make your home functional before you make it equipped.

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Gira Win London Construction Award 2019

The A to Z of Building

Gira, one of the world’s leading full-range suppliers of intelligent building technology is proud to be awarded with ‘Fire Safety Solution of the Year’ at the London Construction.

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CFL appoints new wholesale distribution sales reps

Floor Covering News

CFL has named Mike McMackins and Stacy Dunn U.S. wholesale distribution sales representatives. McMackins brings to CFL 24 years of experience in the flooring industry. He previously worked with Pergo, Faus Group and EarthWerks in the residential wholesale distribution business while adding expertise in technical support and commercial projects. Dunn’s background also includes 24 years […].

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Fabulous Christmas Garland Ideas To Charm Your Guests Away

Trendir Magazine

Whether you are an active Christmas lover who decorated the day before Thanksgiving or you are a late bloomer, garland has always been a staple for Christmas. Which is perfect for those that want to bring something unique to their decor while still being quite festive. Not only will adding a garland bring color and appeal, but it will make the room come to life cheerily.

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Karastan expands into total flooring brand with hardwood, LVT

Floor Covering News

Karastan BelleLuxe Calhoun, Ga.—After more than 90 years as a leading luxury carpet brand, Karastan is expanding into a total luxury flooring brand with the 2020 launch of its first-ever hard surface lines: Karastan BelleLuxe hardwood flooring and Karastan LuxeCraft luxury vinyl flooring. “As the new decade dawns, we’re writing a new chapter in the […].

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Mohawk provides flooring to RMHC of Greater Chattanooga

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk recently partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga (RMHC of Greater Chattanooga) to help provide warmth and a renewed sense of home for the families and guests that enter its doors. Mohawk’s donation included new flooring for the kitchen and den area and community room on the facility’s main level. For […].

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Domotex 2020 to showcase integrated flooring, wall and ceiling design

Floor Covering News

Dekwall by Wicanders Hannover, Germany—The keynote theme for Domotex 2020, which runs Jan. 10-13 here, is “Atmysphere.” Following this overarching theme, the trade fair will focus on specific wellbeing-enhancing aspects of the spaces where people live and work. One such aspect is “Floor & More,” which is the idea that rugs, cork elements and design […].

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Mannington Commercial introduces The Hocus collection

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.—Mannington Commercial has launched The Hocus collection, containing three modular carpet styles designed in collaboration with minimalist artist, Larry Bell. Bringing forth Bell’s 60-year career of exploring the interaction of light and surfaces, the collection is rich with color and dimension. Bell’s Standing Walls series provided the inspiration for The Hocus.

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Lessons learned: Always focus on how the customer feels

Floor Covering News

Nov. 25/Dec. 2, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 11 By Tom Jennings As retailers, we’ve all experienced this scenario at some point in our careers: A sale is lost to a competitor. It happens every day. But have you ever noticed how often the average salesperson seems to assign the blame to the customer? We’ve […].

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NAFCD presents 2019 award winners

Floor Covering News

Chicago—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) recognized 2019 NAFCD award recipients at the 2019 NAFCD Annual Convention, Nov. 12. Arden Kelley of Commercial Flooring Distributors, Debary, Fla., received the NAFCD Lifetime Achievement Award. The NAFCD Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has shown exceptional leadership and made outstanding contributions that have led to expanding the […].

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Mannington enters residential carpet via Phenix acquisition

Floor Covering News

Nov. 25/Dec. 2, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 11 By Ken Ryan Mannington chairman Keith Campbell, left, and CEO Russell Grizzle cite synergies in the purchase of Phenix. Mannington Mills’ recent acquisition of Phenix Flooring and Pharr Fibers and Yarns from Pharr USA represents more than the marriage of two similar companies with similar cultures. […].

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NAFCD: Industry foresees prosperity despite threats

Floor Covering News

Nov. 25/Dec. 2, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 11 By Reginald Tucker Alan Beaulieu, president of ITR Economics, provided an optimistic outlook for the U.S. economy moving forward. New Orleans—Despite ongoing labor shortages among truck drivers and installers alike; the negative impact of tariffs on Chinese imports; continued consolidation across the industry; and the economic […].

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Greenbuild 2019 showcases sustainable flooring

Floor Covering News

Nov. 25/Dec. 2, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 11 By Megan Salzano Amy Costello, Armstrong’s sustainability manager, illustrates the six pillars of sustainability. Atlanta—Known for showcasing the latest trends and technologies shaping the development of green buildings, cities and communities, the 2019 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, held here Nov. 19-22 at the LEED Gold […].

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Sales pitfalls RSAs need to keep in mind

Floor Covering News

Nov. 25/Dec. 2, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 11 By Jerry Levinson I’ve worked with many flooring dealers on a one-on-one basis as well as in the Flooring Business Master Classes. I’ve found that many flooring pros make the same mistakes when pricing their products and installation. The most common error made is on the […].

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Mohawk unveils ‘reimagined’ floor space for TISE 2020

Floor Covering News

Nov. 25/Dec. 2, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 11 By Ken Ryan Mohawk’s commitment to its retail partners will be on full display at TISE this January. The flooring industry’s largest manufacturer is seeking to make the biggest splash at the industry’s preeminent trade show this January. Indeed, Mohawk’s newly imagined 30,000-square-foot floor space at […].

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Cali launches new Cali Vinyl Pro with Mute Step

Floor Covering News

San Diego, Calif.—Cali is adding an extra layer of comfort to its Cali Vinyl line this winter. The company’s new collection, Cali Vinyl Pro with Mute Step, includes attached acoustic padding for quieter rooms and softer steps. The specialized IXPE cushion lines the bottom of each plank, providing an extra layer of sound insulation. Similar to […].

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Training magazine honors Mohawk

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.—For the 14th consecutive year, Mohawk has earned an elite spot among Training magazine’s annual ranking of the best learning and development organizations. “At Mohawk, we enthusiastically champion personal and professional development,” said Becky Redd, director of talent management. “We respect that each person’s learning style and goals are unique, so we offer multiple resources and […].