Architectural Ceramics
AUGUST 17, 2020
Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. As we enter Fall, it’s important to keep in mind the “new normal” and remember to do your due diligence in cutting the spread of COVID-19. Whether it’s switching to an online at-home based schooling system, working from home, or simply going out less and making sure you’re protecting yourself and others, this Fall will look different that years previous.
Tile of Spain USA
AUGUST 20, 2020
With Autumn quickly approaching, now is the ideal time to savor the warm weather and bask in the summer sun. However, the arrival of crisp fall air doesn’t mean you’ll have to forgo your patios, gardens, and terraces. Make the most of your outdoor spaces year-round with ceramic tile from Spain. Thanks to its technical properties, ceramic tile can withstand the passing of time, resisting temperature changes, humidity, and inclement weather.
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Granada Tile
AUGUST 15, 2020
If you’ve got a living room, dining room, master bedroom or other room in your house with a fireplace, it’s almost certain that the fireplace is the visual centerpiece of the room. If it’s not — it should be! Fireplaces are much more than places to keep warm in the winter. They’re the heart and literal hearth of your room. When it’s time to give them a facelift, there’s no better choice than cement tile patterns.
JG Kitchens
AUGUST 19, 2020
Regular Gold Notes readers know that I’m a big fan of engineered stone and porcelain slab for their low maintenance properties. You also know that I consider Mother Nature to be the finest artist in the world and greatly admire the incomparable beauty of natural stone. There are times when no substitute will do, like when it's a client's 'comfort and joy' wellness feature.
Architectural Ceramics
AUGUST 20, 2020
Week of August 17th, 2020. It’s been hot, hot, HOT these past few weeks! There are some design tips you can implement to cool down your space this summer, but in the meantime you can get into a cooler headspace. Beat the heat this summer with this week’s playlist featuring songs about sun, heat, and hitting the beach! Listen on Spotify. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.
As The Tile Turns
AUGUST 21, 2020
The bohemian lifestyle emphasizes diversity, with a variety of concepts coalescing to promote an inspired way of life. As an aesthetic ideal, bohemian style accomplishes the same by drawing on a wide array of philosophies and sources of inspiration from all around the world. The far-reaching beauty of this look can be seen in fashion, fabric, and furniture — but it's especially impressive when incorporated into tile.
Ceramic Tile Education Foundation
AUGUST 18, 2020
Have you wondered what goes into specifying ceramic tile, stone and glass for kitchen and bath installations - especially if you want those installations to be successful? That's what Scott Carothers focused on in his NKBA presentation, using stunning installation examples. Here's a summary with highlights and the actual presentation included at the end of the article.
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The A to Z of Building
AUGUST 21, 2020
Currently, the construction industry is experiencing two major challenges: one is the demand for sustainable infrastructure and the other is the necessity to repair degrading roads, bridges, and.
Life of an Architect
AUGUST 16, 2020
If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your own design firm, maybe you’ve just graduated from school, perhaps you’ve worked for another firm and seen first-hand what not to do and decided it’s time to go out on your own, today is the show for you because today’s topic is “Starting a Design Firm”. Continue reading 056: Starting A Design Firm at Life of an Architect.
Kitchen and Residential Design
AUGUST 19, 2020
Locked outside your house? Or perhaps locked your car keys in the car and can’t get them out? Whatever the scenario, if you’ve locked your keys inside space while you’re on the other side of it, and you can access them or get in, then there is only one type of handyman to call, a locksmith. At least once in your lifetime, someone somewhere will have locked themselves out of their house or car, or office.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 21, 2020
By Steven Feldman. Somewhere around the middle of March, employees at many U.S. companies grabbed their laptops, went home and did something pretty amazing: They got their work done, seemingly without missing a beat. Executives were amazed at how well their workers performed remotely , even while juggling child care and the distractions of home. Twitter and Facebook, among others, said they would embrace remote work long term.
The A to Z of Building
AUGUST 21, 2020
Earlier this month multi award winning construction software company EasyBuild UK attended the online Property & Construction Summit, where CEO Carol Massay shared her industry.
Stone Update
AUGUST 17, 2020
A smidgen of improvement overall, but shipments still far behind 2019 levels.
The Armchair Builder
AUGUST 18, 2020
A question that comes up regularly at Armchair Builder is…”Is it really possible to general contract your own home?” This question is followed up with, “Don’t you need a license to build your own home?” Or maybe, “Building a home is just too complicated except for seasoned home builders.” So, we’ve put together a video […].
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 20, 2020
Solon, Ohio—Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring, is expanding its collection of ProGen rigid core luxury vinyl tiles and planks with nine new stone designs. The new designs join 22 high-definition wood designs, giving homeowners a broader range of design options with the life-proof performance benefits the collection is known for, the company said.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 17, 2020
Thomas Tullo. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally-proven construction solutions, has elected Thomas Tullo as its 7 th and newest member to its board of outside directors. Laticrete is unusual for a family-owned business in having an independent fiduciary board, the company said. As the founder and managing director of investment bank Range Light Capital, Inc., Tullo joins Laticrete with 40 years of experience in finance.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 20, 2020
By Ken Ryan. More than 65% of LVP at Frazier’s Carpet One Floor & Home comes from outside China. Shown is Mohawk SolidTech Plus, made in the U.S. The United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) decision to not include floor covering among items granted exemption from the Section 301 tariff was greeted with a collective shrug by flooring retailers.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 20, 2020
Florence, Ala.—Schönox has introduced HS Sturdy, a repair and smoothing compound incorporating the company’s patented Hybrid Active-Dry Technology. From featheredge to 2-inch depths, HS Sturdy is designed to repair, patch and smooth, combining tasks for use on a wide variety of substrates including concrete and gypsum as well as diverse ones such as wood, vinyl and ceramic.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 20, 2020
Pat Laurie. Toronto, Ontario— Torlys is continuing to make investments in its sales force and expand coverage with the recent addition Pat Laurie to the sales team in the role of business development manager – west. Backed with 13 years of experience in the building products industry in both business development and sales management roles, Laurie will be focusing on the western regional marketplace and supporting Torly territory managers to grow the builder, developer and property manageme
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 21, 2020
Ringgold, Ga.— Shaw Industries has announced plans to invest approximately $20 million to supplement its existing SPC resilient flooring manufacturing operations here. This latest installment—part two of an anticipated three-phased expansion—will create approximately 55 new jobs at the facility, adding to the 240 associates currently working a t the plant.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 20, 2020
While COVID-19 has forced the cancellation or postponement of many events in 2020, one thing that has resumed in modified form has been sports. The NBA and NHL seasons have come back without a hitch, albeit with the athletes being housed in bubbles for a few months. Baseball has also resumed with minimal disruptions after experts claimed it could never happen.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 17, 2020
Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk is hitting the road in early January to deliver an enhanced regional show experience directly to specialty retailers. Set to launch on Jan. 5, 2021 in Chicago, Ill., the Mohawk Momentum Roadshow will showcase the latest in product innovation and program offerings to help retailers move their businesses forward in 2021. “Coming together to connect with our retail partners is more important now than ever before,” said Jeff Meadows, president of residential sales.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 18, 2020
Las Vegas—TISE, the floor covering industry’s most important event, has been postponed until June 16-18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The news came in the form of a letter from Informa, owners and operators of TISE, to the advisory council and exhibitors. The original dates of the show were January 25-28, 2021. TISE executives were not immediately available for comment.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 18, 2020
Dalton—Emily Morrow Home has partnered with Horizon Forest Products, a distributor with a 75-year history of exceptional service along with one of the most comprehensive flooring inventories around, according to the company’s founder and CEO, Emily Morrow Finkell. “We are thankful for the continued growth of Emily Morrow Home especially when considering the challenging times but it speaks to the desire consumers have for a domestically manufactured product for their home from someone they feel t
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 17, 2020
San Rafael, Calif.—Creating Your Space has launched its latest Easy Email Marketing campaign specific to the commercial flooring business segment. This new campaign allows Creating Your Space dealers to automate their marketing efforts for the commercial side of the flooring business in addition to the currently available retail email campaigns. Now dealers can easily send scheduled emails based on time, season or special offer directly to commercial contacts, the company said.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 18, 2020
Hamont, Belgium—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, said it will be exhibiting in Hall 5.1 at Domotex asia/ChinaFloor 2020 being held Aug. 31 – Sept. 2 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai, China. The company is also unveiling a new virtual showcase designed to remove physical boundaries by enabling booth tours, meetings and technology demonstrations to take place virtually.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 17, 2020
Cathy Smith. Dalton—Cathy Smith, human resources manager at Novalis U.S., has been accepted into Forbes Human Resources Council, an invitation-only community for HR executives across all industries. “I am excited to be a part of this community,” Smith said. “I believe that it will add to my knowledge and experience base, which I can share with my local community, my company and my fellow human resource peers.” Cathy Smith was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the dep
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 18, 2020
Leuco in Willow Oak. Toronto—Torlys has expanded its laminate lineup with the launch of the Leuco and Sango collections, a combined 10 on-trend SKUs featuring contemporary patterns and enhanced, elegant wood visuals, the company said. The latest additions to the Quick-Step NatureTek program offered in Canada, Leuco is part of the NatureTek Select program while Sango is part of the NatureTek Plus program; both offering excellent performance at great value.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 19, 2020
In this episode of Retail Recovery Across America we’re taking a quick visit to Chattanooga Flooring Center to chat with Richard Keene, general manager. We discuss consumer mindsets, what the hot products are, the importance of digital marketing and top partners of the day. Additions to the series are added weekly, so check back often. Access to the series is also available through our social media platforms, where we are promoting each new video as it goes live.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 21, 2020
Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) and International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI) plan to co-host a two-part webinar series designed to help floor covering retailers and installers strengthen their team dynamics to create an unforgettable customer experience from sales through installation. As part of WFCA’s Knowledge is Power webinar series , this two-part webinar, “The Power of Partnerships, Retailers and Installers Coming Together,” will be delivered as inte
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 21, 2020
Houston—EarthWerks takes the wraps off its new visualizer tool, EarthWerks Visions. The technology is designed to provide a streamlined, customizable approach t o finding and matching flooring to customers’ spaces. “With EarthWerks Visions, our customers, distributors and sales team will be able to quickly access all of our flooring collections, and see how they fit into their custom spaces,” said Lindsey Nisbet, director of marketing, EarthWerks.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 21, 2020
Dalton—Shaw Industries, in conjunction with Sustainable Brands, plans to host a webinar titled “ The Great Indoors – Creating a Nurturing Habitat for People and the Planet ” on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 1 p.m. EST. The session brings together Shaw, Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute and the International WELL Building Institute for a discussion about creating spaces designed for people and the planet.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 19, 2020
Chicago—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors ( NAFCD ) recently recognized several supplier members for their support of flooring distributor education in 2020. “The commitment of these suppliers allows NAFCD to continue its mission of developing cost-effective education and training tools designed specifically for flooring distributors,” said Kevin Gammonley, NAFCD executive vice president. “NAFCD has been delivering extensive training, research, best
Stone Update
AUGUST 20, 2020
Granite Mountain Countertops in Montana joins fabricator network.
Stone Update
AUGUST 21, 2020
Southern California location speeds in product shipments.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 19, 2020
Dallas, Texas—Daltile’s most recent social media campaign is the newly launched “Style Squad,” made up of popular influencers who are fans of Daltile and have used various Daltile products in their own projects. One of Daltile’s new Style Squad influencers is living proof for her followers of just how fast and easy Daltile’s new RevoTile is to install, the company said. “This type of digital/social influencer exposure helps further set our Daltile retailers up for success with our products
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 21, 2020
By Reginald Tucker. Sales of some home stores were up 3.8% in July, according to the U.S. Commerce Dept. With so much negative news in the headlines—sky-high unemployment, COVID-19 flare-ups around the country, a sobering GDP outlook and economic uncertainty surrounding the upcoming Presidential Election—it’s hard to stay optimistic. However, newly released findings from ITR Economics—known for its spot-on forecasts and tempered, measured approach when gauging economic impacts—show some bright s
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