JG Kitchens

JULY 7, 2021

I've written about two of my favorite wellness design products in the last couple of weeks. The latest piece is about porcelain tile, with new features, styles, sizes and innovations for the Coverings expo starting today. (No, I'm not going in person this time, but it's a show I've attended numerous times pre-pandemic.) Porcelain fits all five facets of wellness design, which I cover in this latest Forbes.com piece.

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Granada Tile

JULY 6, 2021

The Olvera Collection from Granada Tile lets you step straight into nature without ever leaving the comfort of your own home. Whether you’re using it for your indoor or outdoor space to create a lavish outdoor oasis, this collection fits perfectly. Check out these four reasons why our clients love the Olvera Collection. About the Olvera Collection.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2021

Orlando, Fla.— Tile Council of North America, Inc. (TCNA) members donated unique, handcrafted tiled doghouses to the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando here at Coverings 2021. The participating companies include: American Wonder Porcelain, Anthology, Casa Ceramic, Crossville, Inc. and Del Conca USA. According to the company, the forms used to make these doghouses were custom manufactured by Wedi Corp. and contributed by Wedi and TCNA (booth 3233).

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

JULY 6, 2021

Ceramic tile is infinitely versatile. It is also sustainable. And, in the case of the Spa Lobby created during Coverings16 Installation Design Showcase, it is also the stuff of healing environments that engage all five senses. That's thanks to inspired design from Healing Environments and expert tile installers. In this article, we connect with Susan El-Naggar, ASID, NCIDQ, LEED Green Associate. co-founder with her husband Tarik El-Naggar, AIA, of architecture and interior design firm, Healing E

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Life of an Architect

JULY 5, 2021

The use of digital renderings for residential design has become an integral part of the design process and valuable in client meetings and conversations. The post Renderings for Residential Design first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Renderings for Residential Design at Life of an Architect.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JULY 9, 2021

Photo by Jonathan Ford on Unsplash Blocked drains are a common problem for homeowners, but it doesn’t mean that they’re not still pretty stressful. Taking the plug out of the sink and having the water go nowhere is clearly worrying. So too is flushing the toilet and having it come close to overflowing. These problems trigger alarm bells, because they are an unmistakable sign that something is wrong.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

Clemson, S.C.—The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) revealed the publication of its Material Ingredient Guide on July 7 at Coverings 2021. The Material Ingredient Guide—the first of its kind by any building product industry—provides information about the material ingredients used industry-wide by North American tile, mortar, and grout manufacturers, in-depth health assessments of the materials and is a resource for manufacturers to provide the content and chemical makeup of products or ̶

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

Orlando, Fla.—With trade shows like Coverings and Cersaie among the first industry events to return to an in-person format, Italian manufacturers are excited to showcase their latest product offerings on a global stage. Ceramics of Italy member brands continue to invent new designs that reflect larger societal trends while solving unique challenges for the trade, according to the group.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

By Elisabeth McGowan While underlayment is usually an easy sell alongside a carpet purchase, it’s not always top of mind when finalizing a hard surface sale. However, as hard surface flooring continues to grow in demand, consumers are discovering its pain points more readily. “One of the common complaints of hard surface flooring is just that—it’s hard,” said Chris Palmer, vice president of sales, Leggett & Platt.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 7, 2021

Jennifer Diliberto Riquelme. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings selected the winners of its prestigious 2021 Rock Star awards, which includes Jennifer Diliberto Riquelme, a senior development chemist with Mapei. The Coverings Rock Star award is an Emerging Leaders Program that honors the best young talent in the tile and stone industry. All Rock Star winners are being recognized at an awards reception on July 7 during Coverings 2021 , which takes place here from July 7-9, 2021.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2021

New York, N.Y.— Ceramics of Italy is currently accepting applications for the 2021 Young Distributor Program. First created in 2019, the program was developed by the Italian ceramics industry to strengthen its relationship with North American distributors and bring a new generation of importers and distributors to Cersaie, a premier tile and stone trade show held in Bologna, Italy.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Dallas, Texas— Daltile launched new custom-designed digital look books, available at its website, to make it easier for consumers to pick their favorite designs. According to Daltile, the company’s research shows that most consumers begin their shopping journey seeking a particular “look.” The ten newly launched look books put inspirational photography, style descriptions and interior design tips at shoppers’ fingertips, helping them easily peruse the brand’s tile via several different loo

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

By Megan Salzano After a two-year hiatus, Coverings 2021 , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host its in-person trade show event July 7-9, in Orlando, Fla., at the North Hall of the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). The pandemic caused the show to cancel its 2020 event just one month prior to its scheduled kickoff date.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Laticrete’s Hydro Barrier Plus and Hydro Ban XP. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete will exhibit its latest product solutions and innovations at Coverings 2021, including the soon-to-be-released Hydro Barrier Plus and Hydro Ban XP waterproofing and crack isolation membranes. Throughout the show, Laticrete said it will offer product demonstrations on how top contracting professionals handle a variety of challenging tile installations and learn about alternatives to help lower staggering injury and ai

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville has updated three executive personnel positions. Dewayne Galey, chief financial officer, will retire. Mark Shannon, executive vice president of distribution sales, will retire from full-time work and transition to a part-time role. Larry Browder, Crossville Studios vice president of sales, will be promoted to executive vice president of sales for Crossville.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2021

Washington D.C.—Foam Products Corporation has rejoined The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) as its newest associate member. Foam Products was an original member from 2005-2015, according to NALFA. Foam Products is a U.S. manufacturer of residential and commercial acoustical underlayment products for the laminate flooring industry.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Viken, Sweden— Välinge Innovation began a sponsored partnership with the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) in North America. The NWFA is the leading authority for wood and manufactured wood flooring installations in the U.S. and its training and guidelines for installations are the reference points for the industry. “This sponsorship is a match made in heaven,” said Ben Goodman, business development manager, Välinge North America. “The NWFA has long been the go-to in th

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Floor Covering News

JULY 7, 2021

Dalton— Shaw Industries has been named to Selling Power magazine’s “50 Best Companies to Sell For” list in 2021. This year marks the 18th consecutive year Shaw has made the list, ranking 12th, and the only flooring company to be recognized in the top 20, according to Shaw. “Shaw puts people at the heart of our approach to business and we offer a multitude of ways for our associates to hone their skills and business acumen,” said Mike Fromm, chief human resources officer for Shaw Indu

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JULY 3, 2021

Do you live in Edinburgh and have a broken heater or boiler? Whether it is not working properly or is about to be faulty, it is important to employ the services of a professional to fix the problem. Otherwise, it may escalate further and cause damage to property and lives. Finding trustworthy and qualified pros in Edinburgh might be hard, especially since there are many options available.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JULY 3, 2021

The clement weather in the city of Edinburgh can be appealing especially during the summer season. It gives room for a lot of partying and funfair. But the truth is that it does end as the winter period sets in. This winter season comes with flu, common cold, and cough. This is an indication that it is necessary to always check that the central heating units are in order before the onset of the winter period.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JULY 4, 2021

Are you about to install a new door? Although not many homeowners pay attention to the condition of these structures as long as they open and close, they need to be upgraded or replaced after a certain period. While many individuals decide to install their home doors themselves, this job is best trusted in the hands of experts. Professional installers ensure clean installation by using the right tools and practicing the right techniques.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 7, 2021

By Reginald Tucker (This is the second of two parts. )— In many respects, the residential and commercial construction markets can be viewed as a tale of two cities. Residential, on one hand, has held steady as sequestered homeowners and renters opted to spend their disposal dollars on flooring, appliances and furniture as opposed to extravagant vacations.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

Woodbury, N.Y.—Stanton Carpet Corporation introduced an assortment of 24 new styles and colors added to its Natural Beauty Series of luxury vinyl plank. It is the company’s second collection for Natural Beauty and is comprised of new 4-inch wide planks, high style 9-inch wide planks in clean and unique looks and the addition of heavily requested colors to its 7 x 48 assortment.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 7, 2021

Lancaster, Pa.—Ecore is offering a continuing education unit (CEU) focused on the benefits of high-performance flooring for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. The new CEU, titled “High-Performance Flooring for Sports, Recreation and Fitness,” identifies the critical performance needs for flooring in sports, fitness and recreation venues and offers architects and designers guidelines to selecting optimal surfacing for different areas, according to the company.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Woodbury, N.Y.—Stanton Carpet Corporation introduced the Stanton Room Visualizer to it’s B2C and B2B websites in an effort to elevate the online consumer research experience, innovate technology and deliver a highly qualified lead to its customers. “The rendering capability is second to none; this ground-breaking tool is an awesome addition to our already robust stantonb2b.com site and a great added value for the consumer to assist in their decision making process and make it easier than e

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JULY 5, 2021

If you are looking to fence your home, you will find that there are several options that will come up. One option that is becoming quite popular is a wooden fence. However, the question is usually about its capacity to meet your family’s needs in terms of outlook and security. A wooden fence is a type of fencing constructed with wooden materials. It is commonly used for domestic settings like lower-level garden boundaries or perimeter fencing.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett has entered a distribution partnership with FlorStar Sales, Inc. Effective immediately, FlorStar will represent the company’s resilient product portfolio in the Illinois, Michigan, northern Indiana, Wisconsin, northwest Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota markets. The agreement expands Tarkett’s distribution network, enhancing the company’s ability to effectively respond to the needs of commercial and residential customers in the key market, according to Tark

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