Tile of Spain USA

JULY 20, 2021

Spanish companies exhibit product innovations and trends during Coverings 2021, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference. Droves of architects, designers, distributers, retailers and industry professionals happened upon the notable red carpet lining the Spanish pavilion for a look at some of the most advanced ceramic tile technology and breathtaking designs hailing from Spain.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 19, 2021

We’re still stuck at home, not visiting any tile shows and not getting our fix from Coverings , Revesti r , Cevisama , or Cersaie. But Ceramics of Italy have come through with a trends report so at least we can share that! Organic. Staying in makes the need for a relaxing home environment even stronger. And there is little more relaxing than nature.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 22, 2021

Orlando, Fla.—Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency selected the winners of the 2021 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition here on Wednesday, July 7 at Coverings 2021 during the Ceramics of Italy press conference. The competition annually honors North American architects and designers who use Italian ceramic and porcelain tile in creative ways.

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Rubble Tile

JULY 19, 2021

The beauty of the natural world is often found in its smallest details—and the same is true with the beauty of human craftsmanship. When it comes to natural stone, it’s the slight variations in color, shape, and texture that help to create the unique, organic.

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Why Tile

JULY 21, 2021

In the weeks preceding Coverings ’21, we explored trending tile styles that we highly anticipated seeing in-person at the show: large hexagon tile, assorted aggregates (terrazzo) tile, green tile, XXL tile, and biophilic styles. Instagram style influencers did not disappoint with sneak peeks at what were indeed this year’s hottest trends on the show floor.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

JULY 20, 2021

Were you aware that expert tile installers and contractors play a critical role in tile installation best practices and standards? An example of this is the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) Technical Committee where qualified tile contractors actively participate.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 19, 2021

Daltile’s Stepwise technology is a part of the Power 5 collection. Aurora, Colo.—Daltile is currently showcasing its “Power 5” at the CCA Global 2021 summer tradeshow , taking place here from July 19-22, 2021. Daltile’s collection consists of technologies, products and b2b services that bring a distinct competitive advantage to dealers, according to the company.

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Realstone

JULY 20, 2021

THE ART OF SPECIFYING NATURAL STONE. LIVE DIGITAL SEMINAR-PRESENTED BY REALSTONE SYSTEMS. CEU Course for architects & designers. This one-hour session is designed to give architects and designers an overview of how to specify natural stone. There are many factors to consider to ensure you are choosing the proper material for your project. What do you need to know about its species, color variations, and finish possibilities?

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Garden State Tile Blog

JULY 19, 2021

The Ancona Terrazzo collection from Garden State Tile is a true, authentic terrazzo line offering a distinctive look that’s both strong and beautiful. Imported from Ancona, Italy these unique cement based tiles are combined with the finest recycled marble chips to create a product that has something for every taste. Ancona is available in 10 distinctive colors ranging from light to dark and a desirable 16″x16″ format for versatile applications.

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JG Kitchens

JULY 21, 2021

When I was growing up in Brooklyn, New York, we went back to school right after Labor Day. In many regions of the country, the school year begins much sooner. Where I am now in San Diego County, kids are returning this week! Yikes! I’m confident that my latest piece for Forbes.com can be helpful […]. The post Eight Wellness Design-Inspired Pro Tips For Your Back-To-School Experience comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 23, 2021

By Reginald Tucker FloorForce, organizers of the FloorCon 2021 conference slated to take place at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota, Fla., Nov. 17-19., has officially opened registration for the event. The in-person conference, which follows on the success of FloorCon 2020—which was held virtually last year—is being positioned as a celebration of the independent flooring dealer amidst dramatic change in the retail industry.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JULY 17, 2021

Is your tap broken? Or are you looking to install a modern bathtub in your bathroom? Whatever your plumbing need is, you should consider hiring a full-service technician. They have a wide range of skills that allow them to carter to several different issues at your home. This makes them better than those who only specialize in one area. To ensure that you get competent plumbers in Hudson FL , there are several factors that you should consider.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 19, 2021

According to a very scientific research study, conducted by me in my kitchen laboratory - a very high percentage of architects enjoy drinking. The post Happy Hour at the Borson House first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Happy Hour at the Borson House at Life of an Architect.

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Onfloor Technology

JULY 21, 2021

Contractors know that their worth is only partially their work ethic, skills, and reliability. What makes the difference between a booming business and a struggling startup is the quality of your tools.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 22, 2021

Waregem, Belgium— Unilin Technologies , a provider of patents and technologies , has partnered with Tacon Decor, which specializes in coating and laminate options for decorative surfaces. Unilin Technologies said it developed a wrapping material of laminate quality with Tacon Decor to be used as a finishing surface for skirting boards and other decorative profiles.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JULY 21, 2021

Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash Deep cleaning an entire house is a laborious task. No matter how you look at it or how much motivation you get, it’s still not a piece of cake. That’s why for most people, hiring professional cleaners to do the dirty work is a much better option. If you’re planning to do general cleaning in your residence, you might want to check out professional cleaning services, too.

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The A to Z of Building

JULY 20, 2021

Registration for EDS 2021 is now open, heralding a return to live business events and reinforcing the value of meeting face to face for the UK’s engineering sector. Image Credit: Engineering.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 21, 2021

By Reginald Tucker W hen it comes to hardwood flooring sourcing , so much of the focus has been trained on Asia—rightfully so given the manufacturing prowess and scale of the scores of suppliers in that region of the world. But you can’t overlook the impact that suppliers from Canada have had—and continue to have—on the U.S. market. Renown for their knack for producing some of the cleanest maple flooring available—along with their steadfast focus on product quality, finishing innovation and stri

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Floor Covering News

JULY 20, 2021

Dallas, Texas—Registration for the 2021 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention is officially open. After having to conduct last year’s event from a digital distance, the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) will reunite here on November 2-4, 2021. The convention will join the top distributors and suppliers for three days of professional development and business connection, organizers said.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 20, 2021

Lancaster, Pa.— Armstrong Flooring’s product redesign project, Product Waste Reduction though Circularity Improvement, received the Top Project of the Year Award in the Environment + Energy Leader Awards program. The Environment + Energy Leader Awards is a program recognizing excellence in products and services that provide companies with energy and environmental benefits and in projects that improved environmental or energy management and increased the bottom line.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 20, 2021

Washington, D.C.—Overall housing starts increased 6.3% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.64 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. Despite the increase in housing production, there is concern over weakening permit numbers for both the single-family and multifamily markets.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 20, 2021

By Ken Ryan-T he labor shortage is impacting every segment of the U.S. economy, including the flooring industry where retailers scramble to fill vacancies amid continued strong activity. While employment growth accelerated in June to its highest level in 10 months, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, it’s not coming fast enough for some floor covering dealers.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 19, 2021

By Elisabeth McGowan When it comes to competing with big box stores, conventional wisdom suggests that specialty floor covering retailers should steer clear of the big, bad home centers. However, successful flooring stores are looking to turn that premise on its head by demonstrating that specialty retailers can, in fact, compete with home centers in their own backyard—even if it’s not on the same terms or playing field.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 20, 2021

Tempe, Ariz.— Ecore Athletic contributed to Arizona State University’s (ASU) remodeling of its 234,000-square-foot student fitness center. The goal was to help transform the fitness center into a space that fosters health, wellness, engagement and community for students and staff, according to the company. “We were unhappy with the previous flooring that was installed in our weight rooms, which consist of dumbbells, free weights and lifting platforms,” said Dustin Soderman, associate direc

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