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Week of October 7, 2019 – Fireplaces

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts. As summer weather slowly gives way to cooler temperatures, we feel compelled to cuddle up with a blanket and our favorite book (or streaming service when the mood strikes.) This week we are taking a look at some cozy and creative fireplace designs to stir up our Autumn imaginations. 1. Modern But Still Cozy. 10 cosy homes with fireplaces from Dezeen’s Pinterest boards , dezeen.

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Trending: Tropical

Diary of a Tile Addict

In August we took a look at the tile world’s tropical offerings and this year at Cersaie company after company were incorporating jungle print into their collections. A large range of interpretations of the theme were presented, some with a focus on bright colourful flora and fauna, some incorporating textures and metallics, and some taking a very subtle approach.

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James Woelfel to receive NTCA Ring of Honor Award

Floor Covering News

James Woelfel Nashville, Tenn.—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has chosen James Woelfel, president of Artcraft Granite Marble and Tile Company in Mesa, Ariz., as its 2019 recipient of the NTCA Ring of Honor. The NTCA Ring of Honor is a lifetime achievement award that recognizes NTCA contractors and associate members whose efforts have helped […].

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Reader Question: How to connect exterior drain tile to sump crock?

The Armchair Builder

October 9, 2019 We had a question come in this week regarding one of our drain tile videos. The question was: “How do you connect the exterior drain tile around the foundation to the sump crock in the interior of the basement?”So it’s pretty common to run drain tile around the foundation of today’s new […].

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Your Room’s Focal Point: The Fireplace

Architectural Ceramics

The product above is our VTile in a classy step pattern. It’s that time of year when fireplaces become more than a beautiful centerpiece — they are also a source of warmth and comfort. With the fall season in full swing, it’s common for our clients to start thinking about taking their neglected ole’ fireplace and bringing it into the modern era. .

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Partners in light play

Diary of a Tile Addict

Metallic tiles and pearlescents both bring something magical to the tile world. The way they play with light and change colour offers a new experience each time they are viewed. At Cersaie many companies incorporated these two effects into their ranges, each presenting something a little different. Ceramica Rondine showcased a standard industrial style with Oxyd.

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Cersaie 2019 sees increase in total visitors

Floor Covering News

Sassuolo, Italy—Cersaie 2019 recorded a total of 112,340 visitors, which was up 0.2% versus last year’s event. According to the show, attendance was spread out evenly over the five days. Despite the difficult situation in international markets, the event attracted nearly 53,000 international visitors (47.2% of the total), which marked a slight decrease from last […].

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Cut Your Risk of Catching a Cold with these Three Simple Home Changes

JG Kitchens

It’s that time of year again! Kids are back in school. Work is ramping up. So it must be time for another head and chest cold to kick in. if you’re as sick of getting sick as I am, consider making these simple changes to your home. I shared three of them in my latest Forbes.com piece. Each one can cut your risk of getting (or passing on) cold germs.

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Pretty Pastels

Diary of a Tile Addict

The bold colour trend of the year has definitely not disappeared, however some companies have preferred to take a gentler approach. Incorporating pastels in a range of ways, these soft collections add a graceful air to interiors. Fabresa is using pastels in a variety of ways throughout their collections, from the watercolour look purples and greys of Vita and delicately coloured Spatule, to one collection in particular that caught Tile Addict’s eye.

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Dal-Tile to offer new warranty program for TCAA-certified installs

Floor Covering News

Dal-Tile's Revalia collection is installed on the wall in White Matte and Blissful Berry. It's Raine collection is installed on the floor in Cumulus Grey. Dallas, Texas—Dal-Tile will launch a program nationwide to provide longer warranties to customers on products that are installed by Tile Contractors Association of America (TCAA) Trowel of Excellence-certified contractors.

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How Your HVAC Unit Affects Your Power Bill

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Once a month, you’ll be faced with an unpleasant surprise in your mailbox: the power bill! No matter how careful you are about turning off the lights or how much you budget for the bill, it can still catch you off guard. . Besides being an unwelcome note from the electric or gas company, your bill can also give you a heads up about your HVAC system and what may be causing the continual price hikes.

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Outdoor kitchens that will make you want to spend more time outside

Trendir Magazine

Whether you already have an outdoor kitchen setup or you have been thinking about adding one- outdoor kitchens are the new biggest thing. Not only are they convenient to have but it makes going outdoors that much more fun. Especially, if you already have an outdoor setup. If you have ever considered having an outdoor kitchen, here are the best outdoor kitchen ideas that are sure to inspire you to spend more time outside.

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Trending: Tropical II

Diary of a Tile Addict

Paul Ceramiche presented one of the most colourful selections of jungle print tiles at Cersaie with their Yes! Collection – offerring a whole range of bright colours in variations of green, blue, red, orange, and yellow, and a pattern that was solely leafy in nature. It was one of the most effective presentations of a jungle themed range, with demonstrations of its use in interior settings (alongside plain block colour tiles) that showed its character and ability to brighten spaces.

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Mr. David’s Flooring, RD Weis join forces

Floor Covering News

By Megan Salzano Two formidable players in the contract commercial space, Mr. David’s Flooring International and RD Weis Companies, have entered into a strategic partnership. The primary goal, according to the parties, is to improve their diverse services while adding value to their vendor and specifier communities. The partnership is also designed to create new […].

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Steel Stair Panels – Guardrails and Handrails

Life of an Architect

"Stairapalooza" might not be the best word for it but guardrailapalooza definitely isn't any better. Handrailapalooza? Nope, that's not it either, but that's really what today's post is all about. the steel guardrails and wood handrails at the monumental stair at my Oak Grove project. Continue reading Steel Stair Panels – Guardrails and Handrails at Life of an Architect.

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The Ultimate Kitchen Lighting Guide

Trendir Magazine

Lighting does wonders for your complexion, the ambiance, and your kitchen. It’s one of those essential items that simply makes sense to have. There is truly no other place in a home that begs for a lighting plan quite like the kitchen. To start, you need to see what you are doing to not cut a finger or two, but you also have to remember that the kitchen is the heart of the home.

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Cafe At Home – How To Equip Your Kitchen With The Best Coffee Makers

Kitchen and Residential Design

Taxidermy and felines aren’t the hot topics they were before, but when people were getting stuffed cats, the taxidermist could have used all sorts of methods to get their pelts off. Similarly, there’s more than one way to skin a cat when it comes to kitchen coffee makers. But first, you’ve got to know what sort of coffee you like. Are you into something from a French Press?

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Consolidated Carpet to acquire Vortex Commercial Flooring assets

Floor Covering News

Vortex Commercial Flooring's Avant project in Chicago. New York—Consolidated Carpet has purchased the assets of Vortex Commercial Flooring of Chicago. The transaction, which according to Consolidated Carpet will close no later than Nov. 1, 2019, combines two of the largest, unionized floor covering contractors in the industry. Consolidated Carpet, founded in 1943 and now under […].

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Airthings Launches New Healthy Building Solution at EXPO REAL to Make Your Building Smart Now

The A to Z of Building

Airthings, award winning Norwegian specialists in air quality and manufacturers of the best-selling digital radon detectors, is launching its new Healthy Building Solution at EXPO REAL at Hall A3 at.

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Essential tips to keep your kitchen counter tops in tip-top shape

Trendir Magazine

Though the kitchen is one of the most loved and used areas of the home, it is also one of those places where clutter can occur quite quickly. Whether it be due to too many chefs in the kitchen, or maybe an over the clutter of items, the kitchen can become a bit overwhelming especially the countertops. Keeping that in mind, we have put together an easy guide to help you keep your kitchen countertops in tip-top shape all-year-round.

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Shaw to host sustainable brands webinar

Floor Covering News

Susan Farris Dalton, Ga.—Shaw Industries is hosting a webinar with Sustainable Brands Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. with diverse organizations intently focused on products and initiatives that support the well-being of people and the planet. The webinar will explore what is driving their efforts, the challenges they’ve faced, keys to success and what’s on the […].

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Mohawk unveils Infinite Impact soft surface

Floor Covering News

Infinite Impact Calhoun, Ga.—Infinite Impact carpet plank is derived from Mohawk Group’s strong focus on design and sustainability, a quality, high-performance and engaging soft surface flooring constructed of EnviroStrand solution-dyed polyester fiber. With its modern tactile attributes, Infinite Impact features six natural chameleon colorway combinations that not only visually inspire but help reduce environmental impact […].

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Made in America trade show features Emily Morrow Home

Floor Covering News

Paddock from the Emily Morrow Home Metropolitan Collection of luxury hardwoods. Indianapolis—Emily Morrow Home participated in the Made in America trade show, held here October 3-6. The event brought together 800 exhibitors and more than 30,000 attendees, forming a large network of industrial professionals, keynote speakers and consumers for one common goal: raising awareness for […].

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Mohawk Group joins Material Bank

Floor Covering News

Samples are shipped together in sustainable packaging, and unused materials can be returned free of charge. Calhoun, Ga.— Mohawk Group has become one of the first flooring manufacturers to offer a seamless ordering process for samples through Material Bank. Approximately 1,000 Mohawk Group SKUs across hard and soft surface are now available through the platform, […].

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WFCA celebrates 60 years, inducts Bell into Hall of Fame

Floor Covering News

Vance Bell (left), chairman and CEO of Shaw Industries, was inducted into the WFCA Hall of Fame by Scott Humphrey (right), CEO, WFCA. Dalton, Ga.—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) celebrated its 60th anniversary gala at Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, Ga. on September 19, 2019. The evening celebration included the induction of Vance Bell, chairman […].

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Armstrong Flooring supports Lancaster Day of Caring

Floor Covering News

Armstrong Flooring employees who volunteered to strip and repolish VCT at a local youth center are (from left) Andrew Scrivano, Rodney Johnson, Susan Stoeckl and Tony Harris. Other volunteers on the project were Ron Cramer and Chris Grow. Lancaster, Pa.—More than 80 Armstrong Flooring employees and their family members volunteered for community service projects as […].

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Paul Walker named Diamond W president

Floor Covering News

Solon, Ohio—Paul Walker has been named president of Diamond W, a flooring distributor located in City of Industry, Calif., that distributes Tarkett residential and commercial resilient products, effective October 7, 2019. He will be replacing Mike Klingele, who is retiring after 18 years of service to the company and nearly 50 years in the flooring […].

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NAFCD welcomes new distributor members

Floor Covering News

Chicago—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has welcomed its newest distributor members into the NAFCD distribution network. "We're thrilled to welcome our newest distributor members to the NAFCD community," said Kevin Gammonley, NAFCD executive vice president. "We continue to see steady growth in NAFCD membership, and this—in combination with our enhanced programs and member […].

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Architectural Systems, Spartan Surfaces form alliance

Floor Covering News

New York—Architectural Systems, Inc., (ASI), a global provider of branded wall surfaces and flooring products specified across all market segments in the commercial and contract arena, has named Spartan Surfaces its exclusive distributor for the East Coast and Midwest U.S. “We are pleased to enhance ASI’s unparalleled offering of interior finishes through Spartan Surfaces knowledgeable […].

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Consolidated Carpet to acquire Vortex Commercial Flooring

Floor Covering News

New York—Consolidated Carpet has purchased the assets of Vortex Commercial Flooring of Chicago. The transaction, which according to Consolidated Carpet will close no later than Nov. 1, 2019, combines two of the largest, unionized floor covering contractors in the industry. Consolidated Carpet, founded in 1943 and now under third generation family leadership, is a leading […].