Sat.May 23, 2020 - Fri.May 29, 2020

article thumbnail

Week of May 25, 2020 – Concert Series

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. As we approach June, its hard not to reflect on the artistic excitement that usually follows suit. It’s a time that is typically marked by our favorite musicians touring, the beginning of outdoor concert season, and annual Jazz festivals that occupy many of the world’s most popular cities. Though we will miss out on the musical fun this year, it’s a great opportunity to pick up an instrument and start honing your own skills.

Vermont 259
article thumbnail

10-Point Pandemic Kitchen Rating Guide

JG Kitchens

How are you holding up? It’s been a couple of months since so many aspects of our lives changed so suddenly and dramatically. Millions of Americans are working from home now, exercising at home, homeschooling their kids, and doing much more cooking and cleaning than they have in years. Does this sound like your life? Minus the homeschooling, it’s pretty much been my reality since mid-March.

Kitchen 246
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Tile of Spain Announces the Launch of New Website for the U.S.

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain, the International ceramic tile brand representing over 120 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, www.TileofSpainUSA.com. Designed with a user-friendly experience in mind the new site includes dynamic features, improved functionality, and more easily accessible information from Tile of Spain manufacturers, allowing visitors to delve into the world of Spanis

Spain 130
article thumbnail

Top Home Bathroom Flooring Options

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Choosing the most suitable bathroom flooring can be daunting. You want your bathroom flooring to complement the rest of the home yet still withstand high moisture levels, humidity and heavy foot traffic. The sheer number of bathroom floor designs, colors, textures and material types further complicate the process. To help cut through the clutter, we’ve narrowed down the best flooring for bathroom areas as well as the pros and cons of each.

Flooring 113
article thumbnail

Playlist of the Week – Summer Concerts

Architectural Ceramics

Week of May 25, 2020. As many artists and musicians have had to cancel their live shows for the foreseeable future, the summer concert scene will look a bit different this year. That’s no reason not to rock out on your own from the comfort of your own backyard. Have a listen to this week’s Playlist of the week for some for some music that’ll have you longing for summer concerts, while also putting you in a good mood!

DC 246
article thumbnail

Tile Inspiration from Around The World

Garden State Tile Blog

Ceramic tile encompasses thousands of years of history and extends to nearly every culture in the world. Its beauty and durability can be seen in our greatest historical buildings and most treasured cities, with some of the civilization’s earliest tile constructions still standing today. But you don’t need to travel overseas to bring the worldly charm of tile into your home or business.

article thumbnail

How Acceptable is Warped Tile?

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

If you think that warped tile isn't acceptable, we're here to help you understand what is and what isn't acceptable. You see, there are two categories to consider: inherent (actual) warpage and excessive warpage. Actual warpage is a function of the tile manufacturing process. It's something qualified tile installers and Certified Tile Installers take into consideration.

Tile 82

More Trending

article thumbnail

New Ways to Improve Ceramic Materials' 'Mortar'

The A to Z of Building

When most people think of ceramics, they might envision their favorite mug or a flowerpot. But modern technology is full of advanced ceramics, from silicon solar panels to ceramic superconductors and.

article thumbnail

The Beauty of Brazilian Slate Meets The Durability of Porcelain

Garden State Tile Blog

New to Garden State Tile, the Ardosia Porcelain Collection features stunning graphics that are reminiscent of the elegance and simplicity of Brazilian slate, met with the durability of porcelain. This collection is perfect for covering floors and walls with surfaces inspired by the monochrome colors of Lavagna stone. The clouding, light effects and slight imperfections of the line lend a contemporary look to interior designs.

article thumbnail

Radio Stone Update -- May 20, 2020 Vol 1 No 1

Stone Update

A review of the proposed tariffs on quartz slabs from India and Turkey, plus news on U.S.-made porcelain slab and an online Coverings trade event.

India 52
article thumbnail

Tile of Spain launches redesigned website

Floor Covering News

Miami, Fla.—Tile of Spain has launched a newly redesigned website , designed with a user-friendly experience in mind. The new site includes dynamic features, improved functionality and more easily accessible information from Tile of Spain manufacturers, with access from any device. “We are thrilled to unveil our new comprehensive website that will serve as an informative portal to architects, designers, homeowners, contractors and journalists seeking to gain a deeper understanding of Spani

Spain 54
article thumbnail

HVAC Maintenance Tips

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Homeowners must perform routine HVAC maintenance for air quality safety reasons. Scheduling HVAC preventative maintenance ensures it performs properly and prolongs the lifespan of your unit. Neglecting your system could lead to inefficient performance and system failure. There are several HVAC maintenance tasks you can complete on your own, however, some require an HVAC specialist.

System 99
article thumbnail

The Beauty of Brazilian Slate Meets The Durability of Porcelain

Garden State Tile Blog

New to Garden State Tile, the Ardosia Porcelain Collection features stunning graphics that are reminiscent of the elegance and simplicity of Brazilian slate, met with the durability of porcelain. This collection is perfect for covering floors and walls with surfaces inspired by the monochrome colors of Lavagna stone. The clouding, light effects and slight imperfections of the line lend a contemporary look to interior designs.

article thumbnail

Radio Stone Update -- May 27, 2020

Stone Update

Online Xiamen show, new CEO for Pearlman, pro-active Covid-19 industry response.

Stone 52
article thumbnail

Huali Floors to open first U.S. headquarters, manufacturing facility

Floor Covering News

Atlanta, Ga.—Huali Floors, a China-based manufacturer of resilient flooring, will establish its first U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Murray County, according to Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. “Our USA headquarters and manufacturing facility will further support our commitment in bringing world-class service and quality to our customers,” said Philip Yuan, president of Huali Group.

Georgia 52
article thumbnail

050: Talking Shop with Marlon Blackwell

Life of an Architect

We have special guest Marlon Blackwell, FAIA on the podcast today and if you are not intimately familiar with his work, I am excited to be in a position to share it with you. Marlon and I go back a long way and it seemed only fitting that we should finally ask him to be on the podcast. Continue reading 050: Talking Shop with Marlon Blackwell at Life of an Architect.

article thumbnail

Tile Inspiration from Around The World

Garden State Tile Blog

Ceramic tile encompasses thousands of years of history and extends to nearly every culture in the world. Its beauty and durability can be seen in our greatest historical buildings and most treasured cities, with some of the civilization’s earliest tile constructions still standing today. But you don’t need to travel overseas to bring the worldly charm of tile into your home or business.

article thumbnail

Invigorating Painted Brick Fireplace Ideas

Trendir Magazine

No matter the season or your decorating style, having a brick fireplace can be quite useful, not only because it allows you to warm your house without having to connect anything, but it’s a beautiful element to have. You might be hesitant to paint over your natural brick fireplace, due to not wanting to ruin an authentic landmark in your home. However, fear not!

Painted 93
article thumbnail

Main Street a bright spot during COVID-19 lockdown

Floor Covering News

Main Street business provided an alternative revenue stream for many retailers in the face of declining residential replacement work. By Ken Ryan and Reginald Tucker. While many residential shoppers hunkered down over the past few months, some local businesses took the opportunity to spruce up. That’s according to anecdotal information provided by industry executives FCNews contacted for its annual Main Street market report.

Tulsa 56
article thumbnail

Bed and Mattress Height

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Most people think about the size of the mattress when it comes to finding a new bed. But bed height and mattress height are often overlooked as factors that affect personal comfort, body health and the overall aesthetic of your sleep space. An amazing night’s sleep is quickly undone if you struggle to get out of bed. How to determine the best bed height for you.

article thumbnail

Catch A Wave of Color & Texture

Garden State Tile Blog

Inspired by the coastal landscape of the Florida Keys, the Point Break glazed porcelain collection includes 3 sizes, 10 colors and a set of eclectic decos all reminiscent of the sea and sand. The post Catch A Wave of Color & Texture appeared first on Garden State Tile.

Colors 52
article thumbnail

Minimal Office Space Ideas that are stylish & functional

Trendir Magazine

Quarantine has most of us working from home with little to no motivation to get up and work in a boring space every single day. However, while working from home has become quite the task, changing up the space you work in can truly make a difference in how inspired you become. The key is simple, bring in a style that you like and fully embrace it in your office space.

Colors 91
article thumbnail

RD Weis unveils Circle of Health disinfection program

Floor Covering News

Elmsford, N.Y.—New York-based flooring provider RD Weis has launched the Circle of Health disinfection program to assist facilities in creating an ongoing, proactive disinfection plan to maintain a clean, safe, healthy environment. The program comprises a wall-to-wall disinfection, carpet care, panel and upholstery sanitization and bathroom tile and grout restoration to be completed prior to reopening and on a regular basis to ensure maximum protection for employees and customers. “There a

Grout 53
article thumbnail

Best Memory Foam Mattress

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Expertly crafted to adapt and conform to your body, the best memory foam mattresses deliver customized support and comfort. These foam mattresses have an elasticity from polyurethane foam that enables the mattress to bounce back to its original form, hence the reference to “memory.” In addition to the cradling comfort and alleviation of pressure points, memory foam mattresses provide motion isolation, which is fantastic for co-sleepers who actively change position throughout the nigh

article thumbnail

Anti-Freezing Polymer Additive Could Help Make Concrete More Durable

The A to Z of Building

In the modern-day infrastructures, concrete is one of the strongest and most abundant building materials. However, it has a weakness—ice—which causes crumbling and spallation of concrete.

75
article thumbnail

Maximize Savings When Building Your Own House

The Armchair Builder

May 26, 2020 How much can you save by taking on the general contractor role when you build your own house? Which building activities can be physically performed by the owner for additional savings? Check out our latest video as we tackle these questions for owner builders. We cover the typical gross profit margins of […].

Video 52
article thumbnail

WATCH: FCNews, Starnet members discuss business amid COVID-19

Floor Covering News

We’re continuing our Talk Tuesday series with three major Starnet members. FCNews publisher, Steve Feldman, sat down with three major commercial contractors and Starnet members—Randy Weis of RD Weis with multiple locations across the country; Randy Rubenstein of Rubenstein’s Contract Carpet in Seattle; and Cheryl Acierno of Acierno and Company in Denver—to discuss the state of business today, which isn’t so bad, and how the pandemic will affect business in 2020 and beyond.

Denver 77
article thumbnail

3 Features to Look for in a Carbon Monoxide Detector

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Every day we are exposed to carbon monoxide gas from the burning of carbon-based fuels including coal, kerosene, natural gases, oil, propane and wood. Typically, this toxic gas would be expelled out of the home through vents, but it doesn’t always happen. The Centers for Disease and Control estimates that 2,244 people died between 2010 and 2015 due to unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning.

Meeting 78
article thumbnail

Cintec Announces Newport Engineers Save Egyptian Step Djoser Pyramid

The A to Z of Building

Egypt’s oldest pyramid has been saved from ruin thanks to a team of Newport engineers. The step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, known as the step pyramid, had been unstable since a massive.

Egypt 52
article thumbnail

Covid-19 Affecting Global Countertop Demand

Stone Update

Freedonia study shows 2.6% annual rise through 2024 as coronavirus slows the market.

Study 59
article thumbnail

Starnet Design Awards to host virtual awards ceremony

Floor Covering News

Columbus, Ohio—On June 2, Starnet will reveal the nominees and winners of the 22 nd Annual Starnet Design Awards during a virtual celebration. Annually the awards recognize the best and brightest in commercial interiors, conceived by the architectural and design community in partnership with Starnet members and their vendor partner network. Presenting the awards will be a panel of judges and representatives from Starnet: Tracy Herzer, senior interior designer, The S/L/A/M Collaborative.

article thumbnail

Switching Internet Providers

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

What to Know When Switching Internet Providers. Residential internet service is a competitive business. Internet technology continues to evolve and new players are always entering the market. Therefore, the best deal you could find five years ago may not be right for you today. Also, many internet providers offer limited-time reduced pricing, which can cause your bill to increase significantly after the promotional period ends.

article thumbnail

Natural Antifreeze Proteins Could be Key to Sustainable Concrete

The A to Z of Building

Proteins that safeguard animals and plants from freezing under extremely cold temperatures could be the key to cementing the sustainability of future infrastructure. Wil Srubar III. Image Credit: CU.

Cement 52
article thumbnail

USITC Approves Unfair-Trade Action on India, Turkey Quartz Surfaces

Stone Update

Tariffs will likely be in single digits, with no retroactive assessment.

India 52
article thumbnail

Minimizing liability when recalling workers

Floor Covering News

The World Floor Covering Association has issued the following guidance on how to avoid liability when bringing employees back to the workplace. “With many states and localities easing their shelter in place orders, flooring retailers and contractors will begin reopening their facilities and bringing back employees. It is important that each retailer and contractor take steps to protect employees and customers from exposure to the coronavirus to minimize the risk of liability if they contra

Montana 60
article thumbnail

Roppe Holding Company offers virtual CEU series

Floor Covering News

Fostoria, Ohio—Roppe Holding Company, the parent company to Roppe and Flexco, will host an online CEU series for commercial architects and designers. The series was created to provide learning opportunities virtually while in-person meetings may not be possible. The series will consist of six courses covering topics including colors and trends, installation solutions, material selection, green building design and more.

Ohio 57
article thumbnail

Schönox partners with BIMsmith for new BIM tools

Floor Covering News

Florence, Ala.—Schönox has partnered with BIMsmith, the leading platform for building product research and selection, to provide a suite of new Building Information Modeling (BIM) resources for building professionals. “Schönox has been successfully helping building professionals address subfloor challenges from the everyday to the extreme for over a century,” said Carol Morris, sales operations manager at Schönox HPS North America, Inc.

Tools 55