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Tile of Spain Unveils Its 2022 Look Book

Tile of Spain USA

A strong global leader in the ceramic tile industry, The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) is a diverse organization comprised of over 125 Spanish tile companies that export ceramic products to more than 185 countries worldwide. With series available in a vast array of categories including: facades, walls, floors, mosaics, large-formats, small-formats and more, Spanish manufacturers craft tile solutions for all installation and application needs.

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Mohawk to acquire Vitromex ceramic business

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk Industries said it has entered into an agreement to purchase the Vitromex ceramic tile business from Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS) for approximately $293 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2022, according to Mohawk, and is subject to the approval of GIS’s shareholders as well as customary government approvals and closing conditions.

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Food For Thought #22: The Nexus Between Wellness Design and Gun Violence

JG Kitchens

This was definitely true for me in July 1992, after becoming a gunshot victim near my Los Angeles apartment. I don’t want to retell or relive all the painful details, so I’ll just say it took months of physical therapy to recover and more than a year of PTSD counseling to feel safe again. . The post Food For Thought #22: The Nexus Between Wellness Design and Gun Violence comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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15 Tips for Young Architecture Professionals

Life of an Architect

It's that time of year when graduating students join the workforce or students have summer internships. So I decided to share this list of tips for young architecture professionals. Even though it was created a few years ago, I think it all still applies to the first years of the profession. The post 15 Tips for Young Architecture Professionals first appeared on Life of an Architect.

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Mannington Commercial launches carbon offset products

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.—Mannington Commercial will launch new and refreshed products in 2022 across its carpet, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), rubber and resilient sheet lines that will be 105% carbon offset. Customers will now have the assurance of knowing the products they specify will be carbon negative or carbon neutral at the least, according to the company. From raw material extraction through manufacturing (known as “cradle-to-gate”), the products will not contribute to the release of carbon dioxide into

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NeoCon highlights commercial design trends for 2022

Floor Covering News

Chicago—As the global platform for the commercial interiors industry, NeoCon, to be held here June 13–15 at theMART, is a launchpad for the latest products , commercial design trends and ideas that shape the built environment today and into the future, according to show organizers. The show’s exhibitors said they continue to innovate and illustrate agility in responding to the latest market needs and design trends, especially when it comes to the workplace—where recent shifts have given ri

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Laticrete supports Floor Covering Education Foundation

Floor Covering News

Dalton—Laticrete has been added to the list of supporters for the The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF). Laticrete is a family-owned manufacturer of construction solutions, including tile and stone installation and care systems, resinous and decorative flooring finishing systems, masonry veneer installation systems, as well as other materials used in the building industry.

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i4F exhibiting at NeoCon for the first time

Floor Covering News

Chicago—i4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, is exhibiting at NeoCon (7-8066) for the first time. NeoCon 2022 is taking place here at theMART June 13-15, 2022. i4F said its participation in the show is aimed at extending the presentation of its latest innovations—such as its digital printing technologies—to architects and interior designers.

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Accessories: Moldings, trims made to match

Floor Covering News

While commonly overlooked in the process of buying floors, accessories such as molding, trim and stair nosing play a huge part in elevating the entire look and feel of an interior. When deciding which trims and moldings to choose when completing a job, not just any color, texture and/or finish will do. To achieve a seamless look, it’s in one’s best interest to utilize a company’s matching molding program.

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2022 Starnet Design Awards winners announced

Floor Covering News

Colorado Springs, Co.—Starnet Commercial Flooring, the world’s largest network of full-service commercial flooring contractors, revealed the winners of its 2022 Design Awards Competition during a special ceremony here recently. Now in its 24th year, the annual competition honors the outstanding projects completed by Starnet members in partnership with architects, designers and Starnet-aligned manufacturing partners.

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Retailers React: Independent retail store advantages

Floor Covering News

Every two weeks, FCNews seeks out flooring dealers across the country to offer their advice on hot topics of the day. This week we asked: What advantage do you have over a big box store? Here are their responses: Knowledge. Click flooring can go anywhere, right? The big box stores certainly will have you believing that. Their staff lacks proper knowledge and experience.

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Küberit USA makes its NeoCon debut

Floor Covering News

Chicago— Küberit USA will make its NeoCon debut here next week, introducing its efficient specification process to commercial interior designers and project planners at its 7th floor booth (7-8068). The company said will feature multiple floor and wall profile solutions , addressing needs for every project, design and surface available in many finishes, shapes and installation methods, but all have the same integrated specification pathway.

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Does digital marketing matter for small businesses?

Floor Covering News

(This article was originally published by HubSpot.com and has been edited for content and style.). Many small businesses don’t think they “do marketing,” or need to “do marketing.” In fact, around 37% of small businesses in a survey of 500 small businesses don’t have a website to market their products and services. The basis for this line of argument for many of them is that they’re too busy trying to get customers through the door to be bothered about “fancy marketing.”.

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Karndean partners with Source digital materials library

Floor Covering News

Export, Pa.— Karndean Designflooring is now active on Source digital materials library, an online product catalog designed for commercial construction professionals that provides simple and transparent procurement. Building owners, architects and interior designers, and contractors can search from more than 2,400 brands to order samples and access the information necessary to make a considered design decision.

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Mannington awards two scholarships

Floor Covering News

(From left) Isabel Edwards and Chloe Silvers won the scholarships. Salem, N.J.—In recognition of the benefits that higher education provides to both individuals and the communities in which they live, Mannington said it is a corporate sponsor of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and the underwriter of scholarships for children of its associates.

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Mohawk opens Edge Summit 2022 registration

Floor Covering News

Nashville, Tenn.—Registration for Mohawk’s 2022 Edge Summit is now open. Set for December 12-15, 2022, here at the Gaylord Opryland, the Edge Summit is designed to ignite retail businesses with the most compelling brands, engaging digital programs and innovative technologies in flooring. “Retail is entering a new era,” said Kelli Widdifield, Mohawk’s senior vice president of marketing.

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Remembering Steve Pulsipher, flooring retailer

Floor Covering News

Veteran flooring retailer Steve Pulsipher, who passed away at age 75 following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, was known for his exemplary negotiating and mentoring skills in his three decades as a flooring retailer with RC Willey, which also included representation of the National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) as its long-time treasurer. Pulsipher, who graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in business and minor in finance, served his entire professional career in the floo

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Single-family home building growth slowing in large suburbs

Floor Covering News

Washington D.C.—New findings from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Home Building Geography Index (HBGI) show that the rate of year-over-year single-family construction growth in small and large metro urban, suburban and rural regional submarkets slowed in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same time period as last year, with notable deceleration in large suburban markets.

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Shaw Floors introduces Floorté Wall System

Floor Covering News

Dalton— Shaw Floors has introduced its Floorté Wall System. The Wall System is a stylish, low maintenance shower and wet room solution that features the authentic look of modern concrete and on-trend marble and onyx, according to the company. Available in seven versatile colorways and in the popular 12 x 24 format, Shaw Floors said the Floorté Wall System in style Elements coordinates seamlessly with other interior finishes, including Floorté waterproof flooring , to create a cohesive look in si

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