Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 120 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), invites you to meet the creative minds responsible for crafting some of the world’s most exquisite ceramic collections in its brand-new web series, Meet the Makers. “This program takes the audience inside the minds of the manufacturing teams of Tile of Spain companies,” says Francisco Garzón, Trade Commissioner of Spain, in Miami.

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Garden State Tile Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2021

There are few things more exciting than jumping on a plane and traveling to a new destination. The new sights, smells, people, and cultures all make for an exciting journey that will leave you inspired for years to come. Vivian and Joe, Principal Designers of Global Home Interiors took their expeditions to the next level by incorporating their travels into interior designs concepts for their clients.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

By Megan Salzano—While resilient flooring— rigid core SPC in particular —has taken the industry by storm, ceramic tile is poised for a resurgence. Not only is the category one of the most design-forward and technologically advanced options on the market, proponents say, but its eco-friendly attributes are a growing draw for consumers. Daltile’s Perpetuo collection comes in several formats, including a wave structure/texture wall tile that exemplifies the sensory component of biophilic desi

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Realstone

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Tile and Stone Materials and Methods. LIVE DIGITAL SEMINAR-PRESENTED BY REALSTONE SYSTEMS AND LATICRETE. October 20th 2021- Register Here > CEU Course for architects & designers. This one-hour session is designed to give architects and designers an overview of problem prevention by giving the design practitioner and/or. construction manager the practical information necessary to properly specify the correct tile for a specific situation and the job appropriate installation technique.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Today marks our 1,000th post! That’s a heck of a lot of tiles enjoyed and shared and to celebrate we’ve selected our top ten favourites. From little to large, mass made to uniquely artisan and in no particular order we’re bringing a broad spectrum of weird and wonderful design delights! Medley Green Classic Medley Pink Rock. 1. Diverge by Aimee Munro for Kaza Concrete.

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Garden State Tile Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2021

There are few things more exciting than jumping on a plane and traveling to a new destination. The new sights, smells, people, and cultures all make for an exciting journey that will leave you inspired for years to come. Vivian and Joe, Principal Designers of Global Home Interiors took their expeditions to the next level by incorporating their travels into interior designs concepts for their clients.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Miami— Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 120 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), is hosting a brand-new web series, Meet the Makers. “This program takes the audience inside the minds of the manufacturing teams of Tile of Spain companies,” said Francisco Garzón, trade commissioner of the company.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

OCTOBER 5, 2021

If you're like most homeowners, you want a qualified tile installer and great installation for your bathroom, kitchen, or home remodel. How then to qualify your tile installation contractor? In this article, Mark Heinlein CTI #1112 and National Tile Contractors Association Training Director and Technical Trainer / Presenter s hares his simple formula for qualifying installation professionals.

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JG Kitchens

OCTOBER 6, 2021

I need a new refrigerator. The freezer side of my 15-year-old GE Profile side by side doesn’t work well any more. Fortunately for me, I don’t eat much frozen food, so the replacement can wait. Given how scarce major appliances are these days, that’s a blessing! In the meantime, I heavily use my small, countertop […]. The post Small Kitchen Appliances Help Support Healthy Cooking Needs During Pandemic And Beyond comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellne

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

This master bath project reflects the skills of Jay Cerda, a Certified Tile installer. Jacksonville, Fla.—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) declared its 2021 Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year Award in both the residential and commercial categories. Gary Fox of Fox Ceramic Tile, St. Marys, Kan., took home the commercial tile setter award; Jay Cerda of Cox Tile, San Antonio, Texas, was the winner in the residential category.

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How to Floor Tile

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Engineered wood flooring offers a warm, inviting home environment. I've done enough to offer some advice to homeowners who might wish to install this material. It is less expensive the standard wood or exotic and glue down feels better than installing over moisture barrier. Installing over a moisture is not a bad idea but it does give the floor a "soft" step that makes it feel like it is a less expensive laminate.

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Trendir Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Remote work becomes more and more popular each year, encompassing ever more professions that don’t require workers to be at the office to perform their duties. And so does the rise of home office pods that you can plonk inside your garden, and enjoy working in peace and quiet. As far as modern outdoor home office sheds go, you can now choose from a wide assortment of cubicles that you wouldn’t want to leave.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Photo by JuniperPhoton on Unsplash A beautiful home requires a beautiful and durable deck. And a durable deck will only last longer and look good if you use suitable materials. Using cheap materials for your deck and completing it under a low budget can cost you a lot in the future. The importance of using quality material while making or planning to make your deck is very crucial.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville has launched its new Ardesia a Spacco porcelain tile panel collection. Inspired by Pietra di Lavagna slate from Liguria, Italy, these unique panels are crafted to replicate the appearance and structural depth of split-gauged stone. The line is made in Italy by Laminam. Ardesia a Spacco is offered in two versatile, through-body colors, Bianco (white) and Nero (black) and a 1200mm x 3000mm size format.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Design and fabrication is a topic that all architects discuss. How does it inform the creative process, who gets involved, why does it make sense? The post Ep 085: Design and Fabrication first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 085: Design and Fabrication at Life of an Architect. Design and fabrication is a topic that all architects discuss.

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Onfloor Technology

OCTOBER 6, 2021

A newly refinished concrete floor can bring a whole new look and improved function to a venue, whether it is a shopping mall, warehouse, or residential garage. Providing concrete refinishing services can be a lucrative business, but only if you're doing it correctly.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Photo by Sandie Clarke on Unsplash Growing vegetable plants doesn't require more than decent soil, lots of sunlight and paying attention. Notice that "a lot of room" isn't on that list. It's entirely possible to grow vegetables in pots for a balcony garden if all you have is a balcony. When I lived in Florida , I grew things like tomatoes and herbs on my balcony.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 5, 2021

By Kathy Case—”I deal with a woman at home; I won’t deal with one on the job.” You have either heard some version of this statement or felt this attitude. How you respond to this will define your ability for success. This statement was the first direct confrontation I had to address in my career. The younger me would have popped him but, at the time, I recognized this option was not the solution.

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The A to Z of Building

OCTOBER 7, 2021

HiLO, the latest NEST unit, integrates medieval building principles with futuristic construction techniques.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada—American Biltrite introduced three timeless stone designs for UltraCeramic Contract : their new 4mm commercial-grade, fully grouted engineered stone flooring solution that aims to push the boundaries of true-to-life natural stone appearance and texture. “UltraCeramic Contract’s design goal was to create a resilient flooring with the authentic look and feel of natural stone,” said Catherine del Vecchio, vice president of marketing.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Flooring exhibitors came out big winners at the 30 th edition of the Best of NeoCon Awards in Chicago earlier this week. In the Area Rugs category, Mohawk Group earned a Gold Award for Rheo Morph. The company also took home top honors in Broadloom for Urban Shores. The Patcraft brand earned Silver for its Inspired Connection line. Mohawk Group earned three Best of NeoCon Awards.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

San Diego, Calif.—Cali kicked off this year’s spring selling season with a fresh luxury vinyl plank collection— Cali Vinyl Longboards. Recently, the company added new colors said to be reminiscent of driftwood that satisfy current customer demand for lighter neutrals that are easy to design with. Here, Cali explains how to properly install the large-format planks.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Chicago.—Armstrong Flooring had three products honored with top awards at NeoCon 2021, which kicked off here today. MedinPure PVC-Free Sheet as well as Rest and Refuge Rigid Core were both awarded Gold in Best of NeoCon awards, while Terra Luxury Flooring earned an Interior Design HiP Award. “We are honored to have been selected for product awards at NeoCon,” said David Thoresen, senior vice president, product and innovation.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Fuse Alliance, a member-owned organization of professional commercial flooring contractors, welcomed Young Office to its network. “Young Office is a leading commercial interior solutions provider in the Southeast, and we are honored that they chose to join Fuse,” said Geoff Gordon, executive director, Fuse Alliance. “They are a very good fit with Fuse, and we look forward to collaborating with them to help offer their customers the best flooring solutions.”.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Scott Stein. Fairfield, N.J.—Scott Stein, who served as sales manager with All County Flooring (ACF-Gardner), a wholesale distributor of broadloom, carpet tile and hard surface flooring, passed away on Oct. 5, 2021, after contracting COVID-19. “Scott was a devoted employee of ACF for many years as well as a devoted husband and father,” said Brett Marx, president, ACF-Gardner.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Shaw has announced its EcoWorx carpet tile has achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver status under the new, more rigorous version 4.0 standard. The product is among the first in the world to do so, including being the first in the built environment globally and the first of any product made in the U.S., according to Shaw. “The Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Standard Version 4.0 is the most ambitious and actionable standard yet for designing and making products today that enable a health

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 7, 2021

By Reginald Tucker—Certain sectors of the commercial market are expected to continue to face some headwinds heading into 2022, but there are signs of improvement on the horizon. That’s according to research unveiled in “Construction Market Trends for 2022,” a recent webinar conducted by ITR Economics. The presentation, moderated by Connor Lokar, senior forecaster with ITR Economics, looked at several key leading indicators for the commercial market—i.e., architectural billings, non-residential c

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Calhoun, Ga.??Bobby Berk, celebrated designer and Emmy-nominated host of Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” is collaborating with Karastan to create a new rug collection. The new line will be featured at the grand opening of the Karastan showroom at High Point Market in October. “Bobby brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity and a fresh market perspective to one of the most trusted and respected brands in the industry,” said Rocky Casteel, president of Mohawk Home.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

I know this is going to spark some controversy, but I have never been one to suppress my feelings. We’re a little more than 18 months removed since COVID-19 invaded our lives, our thoughts and our culture. This country initially embarked on initiatives to mitigate the spread of the virus, many of which proved successful—one of which was work from home.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Plano, Texas—One Source Commercial Flooring, a Texas-based, full-service commercial flooring installation company, has elected James Potts, PE as its CEO. According to the company, Potts brings extensive construction and contracting experience and will continue building upon One Source’s successful 28-year history by executing One Source Commercial Flooring’s commitment to continued growth and innovation.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Technology and software companies work with one goal in mind—to make life easier for the retailer. That’s especially true in today’s fast- changing retail environment. At TISE 2021 , tech companies launched software tools and updates designed to streamline a variety of essential tasks. Following is a sampling of some of the new software solutions providers are rolling out.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

By Ken Ryan—Designed to ease the sting caused when specialty dealers lost the Stainmaster brand to Lowe’s, The Dixie Group has unveiled the Premier Flooring Center (PFC), a multi-faceted selling system that effectively replaces and improves upon the Stainmaster Flooring Center. PFC launches with 218 locations of the former Stainmaster Flooring Centers taking on the new program.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Dalton—T.M. Nuckols, president of TDG Residential, has announced the rebranding of the company’s decorative segment product lines. Masland Wool will now be known as 1866 by Masland; Fabrica Wool is being rebranded to Décor by Fabrica. Both brands will have distinct product assortments with their own merchandising for the dealer network. “We felt with the additional product content being added to our decorative assortment that it was time to create new brands to further our commitment to this cat

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

By Typhannie Watson—”Treat others the way you want to be treated.” We have heard this phrase, known as “The Golden Rule,” most of our lives. The Golden Rule is widely known across different cultures around the world, in both religious and secular circles, and operates on the assumption that everyone likes to be treated in the same way you would like to be treated.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Toronto, Canada—Torlys, a global flooring company specializing in responsible flooring solutions, has named Jon Nimmo regional sales director, BC & Alberta. In this role, Nimmo is responsible for developing and executing sales strategies for Torlys’ retail, builder, insurance and commercial channels across British Columbia and Alberta regions. Nimmo brings an impressive track record of building strong relationships with direct customers and builders.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Josh Martenn, left, was among Georgia Southern’s 2021 ’40 under 40′ class. Savannah, Ga.—The Georgia Southern University Alumni Association “40 Under 40” Class of 2021 was recently recognized at a ceremony here at the J.W. Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District. The annual honor recognizes young alumni who have made significant strides in business, leadership, community, educational or philanthropic endeavors.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Following is the 14th edition of the Real Wood Coalition editorial coverage , which can also be seen in the October 4 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.

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