Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. December 20th brings us International Games Day, which actually has some rich history. “Games Day was created by the British game production and retail company, Games Workshop, which started out producing more traditional games such as backgammon and later moved on to fantasy universe games, such as Warhammer. This day of carefree whimsical frivolity was created rather abruptly in 1975 when another games convention got canceled, and the gap thereby created n

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Pendleton, S.C.—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has joined the AmazonSmile program, which enables CTEF supporters to allocate a portion of their purchases from Amazon to financially support CTEF at no cost to themselves. AmazonSmile is a program that donates 0.5% of eligible purchases on Amazon to a chosen charity. To participate, shoppers need to go to smile.amazon.com instead of amazon.com and select CTEF as the 501(c)(3) charity to donate to.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Tile of Spain have announced the winners of The Tile of Spain awards, a competition designed to promote and celebrate the creative use of Spanish ceramics in interior design and architecture. This year in its 19th edition, ASCER has awarded 39,000 Euros in cash prizes to winners throughout the categories. Atlantis Gastrobar by Arantxa Manrique Arquitectes.

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Stone Update

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Natural Stone Show will remain in London but reschedules for April 2022.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Week of December 14th, 2020. This week we talked about interior design ideas for a game room. We’re following through with that theme with a mix of songs from games or just inspired by gaming. Pump up the game music this weekend and have some fun! Listen on Spotify.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Dallas, Texas—As part of Daltile’s ongoing digital and social media outreach, Daltile has partnered with singer, songwriter and dancer Jason Derulo. Derulo is officially part of Daltile’s new “Style Squad.” Style Squad is Daltile’s most recent influencer campaign, made up of popular personalities who are fans of Daltile and have used various Daltile products in their own projects.

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JG Kitchens

DECEMBER 16, 2020

If your household has members besides yourself, (particularly members who work outside the home or are attending in-person classes), my latest article for Design Milk on adding hands-free features like faucets and light fixtures can be helpful in keeping everyone healthier this cold and flu season. . The post The Benefits of Hands-Free Products comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 16, 2020

We were all born in generations that had fridges, so we take them for granted. Without one, we would have to eat food as soon as we buy it. That would be a huge time-waster, and it would be a nuisance for all of us. It's an appliance that everyone needs, even more than a TV. We keep all of our snacks and drinks there, and we often forget how big of a role they play in society.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

By Reginald Tucker. Inhaus laminates, which are made in Germany, feature advancements in digital imaging as well as installation. Trendy products like LVT, SPC and WPC are seizing market share from competing hard surface categories in retail outlets across the country, but that’s not the case for specialty dealers like Fred’s Flooring Services in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

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The A to Z of Building

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Hope’s Windows, Inc., the nation’s leading and most experienced manufacturer of custom-designed, solid hot-rolled steel and solid bronze window and door systems, announces the addition of.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Did you know that there's an easy way to financially support CTEF without it costing you anything? That's where AmazonSmile comes in.

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Realstone

DECEMBER 12, 2020

. . The post 12 Gorgeous Fireplaces appeared first on Realstone Systems.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Miami, Fla.—Happy Floors introduced its new porcelain tile collection: Carpi. The rectified, full-body porcelain line is a linen-look tile that features a light touch of texture. “Carpi was inspired by the textile professionals from the northern Italian town of the same name,” said Peter Pasterski, vice president of sales. “We applied visual softness to porcelain’s durability for a product that’s as beautiful as it is practical.”.

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The A to Z of Building

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, the global professional body for supply chain management has launched the new Construction Procurement Competence Tool after the development of a.

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Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Ceramic walls and floors have the ability to define the personality of each room in the home. More specifically, the unique decorative motifs that adorn the surface of Spanish ceramics allow homeowners and interior designers to explore their creativity and find the style that best suits the environment they wish to achieve. In addition to its unquestionable aesthetic value, ceramic tiles off innumerable benefits such as its resistance, stability, ease of cleaning and safety compared to other mat

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 14, 2020

A couple of weeks ago, I received a box of product samples from Scott's Liquid Gold Wood Care. Although it's a product I use and recommend already, I am being compensated for this post. Many years ago, when I was starting out as a kitchen and bath designer, stainless steel kitchen appliances had hit the mainstream in a very big way. I was interning under a kitchen designer in the '90s and we spent a lot of time talking to clients and potential clients about caring for stainless steel.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

La Grange, Ga.—The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) and its 22 manufacturing company members officially launched a campaign to inform consumers that resilient flooring is a “Beautifully Responsible” choice for their homes. This message includes all resilient flooring types, including rigid core and flexible luxury vinyl, vinyl composition tile, linoleum, vinyl sheet, rubber and cork flooring.

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The A to Z of Building

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The Knowledge Quad, Morgan Sindall Construction’s multi-purpose learning space that is driven by innovation, people development and social value, has been honoured with the Value award at the.

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Stone Update

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Will lead continued expansion of company efforts in the U.S. Southeast.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 17, 2020

By Megan Salzano. Digital marketing is a must for any retail operation looking to not only grow the business but succeed—and even just remain relevant. From successful website creation to SEO and lead generation to software integration, digital marketing can be a handful. To help flooring retailers navigate the world of digital marketing, we’ve rounded up the top tips from industry experts on how to be successful with your digital marketing strategy. 1.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

By Jason Goldberg. (First of two parts). Every flooring business is different; every geographic market is different; and every competitive landscape is different. However, there are certain things all of us can do to run more successful and profitable flooring companies. Following are a few key tips: Commit to customer satisfaction. Satisfied customers do two things: 1) They become repeat customers; and 2) They refer potential customers to you.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 17, 2020

St. Louis, Mo.—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 52 nd home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). The R.I.S.E. program builds custom, specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders. The home dedication for Arnold Police Officer Ryan O’Connor took place on Dec. 9, here.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 17, 2020

San Diego, Calif.—Cali is launching an inaugural collection of cork flooring—Cali cork. The four-SKU lineup features a high-resistance finish and water-resistant construction. The high-resistance finish is said to make the planks in the collection easier to clean and better protected from scratches and the build-up of dirt. The cork material in the planks’ top beauty layer and bottom underlayment is said to be naturally water resistant, sound insulating, antimicrobial and temperature regulating.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 16, 2020

By Ken Ryan. Business has been so robust for retailers that install crews are forced to play catch up. Scores of flooring dealers across the U.S. have enjoyed surprisingly robust sales in 2020, thanks in part to a home renovation surge fueled by the coronavirus. In some cases, however, the business boom collided with the ongoing installation shortage to create a work backlog for some retailers.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Marietta, Ga.—Market Maker Events (MME), producers of the Flooring Markets , said the Southeast Flooring Market will now take place March 11-12, 2021 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta. The market was originally scheduled for Jan. 28-29. “As we look forward to the Covid-19 vaccine being deployed, we feel the opportunity to move the market to March is a great opportunity offered to us from the Galleria to ensure the comfort of our community,” said Barbara Stroup, managing partner of MME.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Carlstadt, N.J.—The Pantone Color Institute has released the 2021 color of the year, and for the first time it has elected to name two colors: Ultimate Gray + Illuminating. The two independent colors are said to highlight how different elements come together to support one another. “The union of enduring Ultimate Gray with the vibrant yellow Illuminating expresses a message of positivity supported by fortitude,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director, The Pantone Color Institute.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Shanghai—Välinge Innovation China moved into new offices in Jing’an District, here. The move, the company said, was triggered by the increased organization in China in support of the growing number of licensees and the addition of a showroom for the upcoming launch of Välinge Flooring in Asia. “We are proud of and well-known for the extensive support that we offer our partners, our licensees and their customers to decrease their time to market and bring them turnkey solutions related to fl

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Tina Crossland. Exeter, N.H.—We Cork, provider of cork flooring and underlayment, has promoted Tina Crossland to the position of national sales manager. She will have the primary responsibility for marketing We Cork products to the U.S. flooring industry. “Tina has been a key part of our growth and momentum in 2020, and we were thrilled to promote her to this important position,” said Ann Wicander, president of We Cork.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

( This article was originally published by Later ). By Monique Thomas. Wondering what the future of Instagram marketing looks like? Between the COVID-19 pandemic, an increase in social activism and Instagram introducing new features, to call “unprecedented” the buzzword of 2020 is an understatement. With so much change, it can be hard to predict social media trends for 2021.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Parker, Colo.—Küberit USA, a trim and molding supplier, has joined the Fuse Alliance as a preferred supplier. Küberit’s comprehensive line of trim, edge, transition, expansion, ramping, stair-nosing and wall protection profiles will be available to Fuse members through the new partnership. The company said it welcomes the opportunity to work with Fuse’s 120 member owners in over 215 locations in the United States and Canada.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Jerry Hosko. Stafford, Texas—Jerry Hosko is retiring from his duties as president & COO of Redi Carpet, effective Dec. 31, 2020. Hosko will remain in an advisory capacity with the company. A 40-year veteran of the flooring industry, Hosko began his career in distribution followed by the pad manufacturing business. He spent the last 21-plus years with Redi Carpet where he was instrumental in leading the company’s growth from five locations with $26 million in revenue to 34 locations and over

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Hamont, Belgium—In one of its first initiatives to drive new brand awareness, I4F said it has entered into a golf sponsorship agreement with Koen Kouwenaar, a twenty-two-year-old Dutch golfer who turned professional this year. The sponsorship begins as of January 1, 2021. The company is also launching the I4F Global Flooring Leaders Golf Tournament in 2021.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

(Second of two parts ). By Jim Augustus Armstrong. The national closed-sale average for dealers is about 35%, meaning if 10 people walk into the average flooring store, about three will wind up buying. If your closed-sale ratio is three out of 10, just by increasing it to four out of 10 you’ve boosted your revenue by a third without spending more on advertising.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Lancaster, Pa.—Armstrong Flooring is launching “12 Days of Resilience,” a celebration of the perseverance of non-profit organizations that have met the challenges of 2020 and succeeded through reinvention and creativity. The company is highlighting efforts and providing grants to 12 selected organizations, each nominated by employees. “We’re grateful for these organizations in our communities all around the world and their adaptability, commitment and compassion,” said Michel Vermette, president

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 16, 2020

(L to R): Highland and Highland Narrow. Toronto—Marquee Floors by Torlys has expanded its laminate program with the Highland and Highland Narrow collections, featuring 16 new colors specifically developed for the builder market. Featuring an array of nine on-trend colors to suit any space, the Highland collection features extra-wide, 8-inch broad planks with a four-sided bevel and AC4 wear layer.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The award is named for former Mannington chairman John B. “Johnny” Campbell II, who inspired the award through his belief in the company values of Care and Do the Right Thing. Salem, N.J.—Mannington Mills named 14 associates from across its family of companies as recipients of the John B. Campbell Award. Recipients are selected from nominations submitted by Mannington associates.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Lancaster, Pa.—Armstrong Flooring was chosen in Architectural Record’s annual Best Products competition, which invites a jury of six professional architects and designers to select the best new products of the year, rating for innovation, usefulness and aesthetics. Armstrong Flooring’s Empower rigid core and MedinPure PVC-free sheet are among the five flooring products selected—the only company to place two products as finalists.

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