Tile of Spain USA
MAY 11, 2023
Coverings , North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition, honors three Spanish projects in the special recognition category at this year’s Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards. The CID Awards, held on April 19th, 2023, celebrate outstanding achievements in the design and the installation of tile and stone, in residential, institutional and commercial projects.
Diary of a Tile Addict
MAY 10, 2023
Elevating the mastery of mosaics to utterly bewildering heights is an artist whose skill and vision is unmatched, with talents honed by “straddling the worlds of fine art and contemporary craft”, and tiletastic displays one has to see to believe. Today we’re talking Susan Day. Creating large-scale, architectural installations of handmade ceramics, Day’s artworks have decorated a number of public walls including the facade of her own house.
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Realstone
MAY 8, 2023
The backsplash is the perfect finishing touch to any kitchen design. Backsplashes add color, texture, interest, and pattern to the kitchen, and are considered the most decorative part of the design. The backsplash can be designed in any material, color, shape, or style, but one of the most dramatic looks you can achieve is with stacked stone. Stacked stone backsplashes have a character and beauty lacking in other materials.
Ceramic Tile Education Foundation
MAY 9, 2023
Did you attend Coverings 2023? If you did, we hope you visited the CTEF booth where tile installation education and certification were prominently displayed! More specifically, CTEF demonstrated Sealants, Mosaics, and Troweling for Coverage, and Walked Through Gauged Porcelain Tile Panel Test for Advanced Installer Certification (ACT).
Ceramics of Italy
MAY 12, 2023
Panariagroup has announced the complete acquisition of Gresart , a company founded in 1981 and located in the industrial district of Aveiro. The acquisition took place through the Portuguese Business Unit Gres Panaria Portugal , which is already present in the area with two production sites in Aveiro and Ilhavo. This operation further expands Panariagroup’s production capacity and commercial and distribution presence in Portugal and strengthens Gres Panaria Portugal’s position as the leading cer
Garden State Tile Blog
MAY 12, 2023
Solstice The Solstice collection from Garden State Tile casts a light on the intrinsic beauty of natural stone. Attention to the finest details, paired with the realism of high-resolution graphics create the realistic character of the iconic sarsen stones of Stonehenge in the UK. Solstice is available in both a smooth matte and dimensional lined surface to meet all application needs for floors, walls and backsplashes.
Realstone
MAY 9, 2023
An inspired project comes together beautifully thanks to high-quality natural stone veneer, precision waterjet cutting, and skilled masonry installers. The Michigan State University – Sports Medicine and Performance facility provides sports medicine services to all MSU athletes. The renovation design by Ann K. Green and Adrian LaTona of Integrated Design Solutions included a state-of-the art hydrotherapy room made possible by digging a basement, within the existing footprint of space, to handle
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Floor Covering News
MAY 12, 2023
With its many platforms and wide reach, social media has become one of the most powerful marketing tools for businesses of all sizes in recent years. However, social media trends can be ephemeral, especially as technology advances and different platforms wax and wane in popularity. For this reason, it’s important for professionals to stay up-to-date on new trends and best practices so they can integrate them into their own marketing strategies.
Garden State Tile Blog
MAY 12, 2023
The style of Impressionist painting is achieved by laying down layers of broken color that invoke a brief sensory impression of the artwork to the viewer. Colors seem to be vibrating and moving while remaining calm and serene. Our Vantage tile collection uses a very similar technique in its manufacturing process to create patterns that are organic, ethereal and flowing.
Realstone
MAY 9, 2023
An inspired project comes together beautifully thanks to high quality natural stone veneer, precision waterjet cutting and skilled masonry installers. The Michigan State University – Sports Medicine and Performance facility provides sports medicine services to all MSU athletes. The renovation design by Ann K. Green and Adrian LaTona of Integrated Design Solutions included a state-of-the art hydrotherapy room made possible by digging a basement, within the existing footprint of space, to handle
The A to Z of Building
MAY 11, 2023
Climate technology company Partanna Global has secured a USD$12m investment in pre-seed funding from global venture capital fund Cherubic Ventures. Partanna is behind the development of the.
Floor Covering News
MAY 12, 2023
Parker, Colo.— Fuse Alliance, an organization of professional commercial flooring contractors, has expanded its network with the addition of three new members: Commercial Flooring Professionals, Native Flooring and Sprague Floor Covering. “The addition of these high-quality commercial flooring contractors will broaden the network’s market coverage and strengthen our organization,” said Geoff Gordon, executive director of Fuse Alliance.
Garden State Tile Blog
MAY 12, 2023
The style of Impressionist painting is achieved by laying down layers of broken color that invoke a brief sensory impression of the artwork to the viewer. Colors seem to be vibrating and moving while remaining calm and serene. Our Vantage tile collection uses a very similar technique in its manufacturing process to create patterns that are organic, ethereal and flowing.
Realstone
MAY 8, 2023
Introduction Fireplaces are not only a source of warmth but also serve as a focal point in any living space. To enhance the visual appeal of your fireplace, consider using stacked stone veneer. This article will guide you in choosing the best stacked stone veneer for your fireplace, covering various aspects from understanding the product to installation and maintenance.
The A to Z of Building
MAY 9, 2023
Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, announces its partnership with Laminators Incorporated to develop anodized aluminum.
Floor Covering News
MAY 11, 2023
Carole Cross and Dave Geipel of Mobile Marketing at the recent Alliance Flooring convention. Pottstown, Pa.—Flooring dealers with Alliance Flooring can grow their businesses with a customized website and digital marketing solutions thanks to a new partnership with Mobile Marketing. Mobile Marketing is offering members two options, both designed to highlight and promote Alliance Flooring’s brands.
Floor Covering News
MAY 11, 2023
St. Louis—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) recently hosted its 2023 Wood Flooring Expo here at the Wisconsin Center, May 2-4. The event brought together thousands of wood flooring professionals, offering numerous networking opportunities, a bustling trade show floor and a variety of educational sessions to help attendees hone their skills and stay up to date with industry trends.
Floor Covering News
MAY 11, 2023
Providing a great customer experience is crucial because people will talk to their friends, family and colleagues (or maybe even write an article) about it. Let’s discuss how you can create a great customer experience on a tight budget. Think about your goals Why do you want to start a customer experience program? What do you hope to achieve? If you don’t know, then it will be hard to track and measure the success of your program.
Floor Covering News
MAY 10, 2023
Florence, Ala.—TMT America, the parent company of Schönox HPS, Küberit USA and Trissl Sports Cars, invited flooring professionals from across the country to experience driving Porsches at over 100 miles per hour, getting expert advice along the way to sharpen their techniques and skills. Earlier the same week at the Schönox HPS Florence Support Center, participants sharpened their techniques and skills for use in their flooring businesses, learning more about Schönox and Küberit.
Floor Covering News
MAY 10, 2023
RFCI board of directors Bluffton, S.C.—The 2023 spring board of directors and associate member meeting held here May 2-4 was a huge success, according to the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI). Over 100 attended the two-day event. RFCI welcomed board members, including Herb Upton of Shaw Industries, chairman; Russ Rogg of HMTX/Metroflor, vice chairman; and Barron Frith of CFL, secretary/treasurer.
Floor Covering News
MAY 9, 2023
Johnson City, Tenn.—Axiscor Performance Floors launched its American-made Anthem collection, a new high-quality SPC multi-layered rigid core flooring line. The company also recently launched its new online floor visualizer, an interactive feature to help customers see how different Axiscor designs will look in their own homes. “Consumers are demanding high-performance luxury vinyl flooring that can be installed anywhere, with materials that closely emulate the look and feel of real hardwood plan
Floor Covering News
MAY 9, 2023
(This article was originally published by Hubspot. It has been edited for content and style.) Just like every year before it, 2023 has come with its unique challenges and changes—and the sales landscape isn’t exempt from those kinds of shifts. The sales game won’t look the same as it does a year from now, and it can be a big help to get ahead of those transitions early on.
Floor Covering News
MAY 9, 2023
Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new “Tuesday Tips” this week. In the series, WFCA experts presents short video tips for improving customer service and optimizing staff performance. In the end, it’s all about understanding the importance of being 1% better than your competition. In this week’s “Tuesday Tips,” Tom Jennings, retail training expert, explains why installation is so important to today’s retail business owner.
Floor Covering News
MAY 8, 2023
Salem, N.J.—In recognition of the benefits that higher education provides to both individuals and the communities in which they live, Mannington Mills is a corporate sponsor of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and the underwriter of scholarships for children of its associates. The company named Shannon Salerni and Brody Schneider this year’s recipients.
Floor Covering News
MAY 9, 2023
Waregem, Belgium—Unilin Technologies, the IP and technology division of Mohawk Industries, is expanding its partnerships with the addition of PREWI, a manufacturer of quality measuring equipment and tooling systems for the wood-based material processing sector. This new partnership will provide the technology, software and machinery for a quality control system that is said to ensure the highest level of precision in the manufacturing process of click profiles, ClickControl. “Through the c
Floor Covering News
MAY 9, 2023
Jacksonville, Fla.—Cain & Bultman launched its private brand website: norwoodhill.com. The website highlights the hardwood, LVT, laminate and waterproof collections introduced over the past 12 months. “Norwood Hill Sandifer was my grandfather,” said Kirk Sandifer, CEO. “We wanted to honor the man who guided this 100-year-old company. The Norwood Hill brand is a catalyst for our continued geographic expansion.
Floor Covering News
MAY 8, 2023
Spartanburg, S.C.— Lee Blair, vice president of hospitality and commercial Americas for Milliken’s floor covering business, is the 2023 recipient of NEWH’s ICON of Industry Award. Blair is a long-time veteran of the hospitality industry and has been involved with NEWH throughout his career. This honor speaks to decades of innovative thinking, a focus on mentoring, people-centric leadership and his passion for serving the hospitality industry at large.
Floor Covering News
MAY 10, 2023
Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has reformulated Permacolor Select—a two-part cementitious grout system with a neutral base mixture and a dispersible dry pigment grout system—and Permacolor Grout to provide an overall better experience for installers and long-lasting results for customers.
Floor Covering News
MAY 10, 2023
Chino, Calif.—Sika is introducing the STEP Series flooring installation solution training curriculum. STEP stands for Sika Secure Technical Education Program. This year-long, in-person training clinic is designed to educate contractors and installers on best practices when using components of the Sika Secure System. These best practices will focus on flooring installation solutions and industry standards that pertain to subfloor surface preparation, moisture mitigation, acoustical abatement and
Floor Covering News
MAY 10, 2023
There’s been a long, ongoing debate on sales vs. marketing. Both marketing and sales are instrumental to business success. The former is responsible for creating advertising campaigns, boosting brand awareness and generating leads. The latter is responsible for converting those leads, building relationships and generating revenue. The sales vs. marketing debate arises when one thinks the other isn’t fulfilling their purpose.
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