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Seven Top Tile Trends For 2021

JG Kitchens

Here are seven of the newest looks for the new year, perfectly suited for kitchen, bathroom, living space and outdoor projects. The post Seven Top Tile Trends For 2021 comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Case Study: Examining The Extraordinary Design of the Bitxo House

Tile of Spain USA

Built into the gentle hills of Avia, Spain, Bitxo House, by Lagula Architectes, sits quietly – almost seamlessly – among the surroundings of this Barcelona suburb. While its outward appearance blends in with the simplicity of the rural neighborhood, the interior is anything but ordinary…. Architectural consultants Eduardo Reus and Jordi Culell began the residential construction with a thoughtfully outlined hierarchical plan that began with the exterior.

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March Tile Trends for Spring

The London Tile Co.

Our Top Tips for Wall & Floor Tiles for March. With the trash fire of 2020 in the rear view mirror, it’s time to look forward to 2021. Spring has sprung, and the lifting of lockdown restrictions is finally on the horizon. At London Tile HQ we’ve embraced this time with excitement and vigour, and we’re here with some new trends and special offers to help you do the same!

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Mohawk Group expands Living Local LVT line

Floor Covering News

Chromascope. Calhoun, Ga.— Mohawk Group has expanded its domestically manufactured 2.5mm LVT platform, Living Local. With four new 12 x 24 designs including stone, terrazzo and abstract textile visuals complimenting the existing 6 x 48 wood, the new styles provide designers with the flexibility to create vibrant and unique spaces, the company said. According to Mohawk, Living Local celebrates the spirit of local communities.

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The Luxury Collection Fuses Classic & Modern at Rubble Tile

Rubble Tile

Natural marble tile is a classic, sophisticated choice for your residential or commercial project. Some of what makes marble’s organic beauty so appealing are its imperfections, random veining, and shade variation. But like all natural flooring or wall covering, stone requires some extra care and.

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Design2Curtain developed as a partnership between Florim and Schüco Italia

Ceramics of Italy

The combination of Florim’s product and design culture and Schüco Italia’s expertise has led to the development of a distinctive and sustainable solution for the building envelope. It provides a concrete response to the demands of architects, who see an urgent need to introduce innovative and sustainable solutions in architecture. Design2Curtain is an aluminium framed façade solution consisting of fixed and retractable elements that can be combined with glass and porcelain tiles.

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Introducing Glass Mosaics by Erin Adams for Realstone

Realstone

In a partnership with MVM and designer Erin Adams, Realstone Systems introduces a collection of mosaic tile that is as versatile as it is gorgeous. Malta, Mineral and Trends are collections of beautifully colored and textured glass mosaics produced in centuries-old tradition of Molten Glass, Flat Glass, Smalti, and Vitreous Glass. Available in a range of formats for residential and commercial applications.

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Phone Call or Email?

Life of an Architect

Phone call or email? I ask myself this question a few dozen times a day now but I'm thinking maybe I don't know which answer is correct. The post Phone Call or Email? first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Phone Call or Email? at Life of an Architect.

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Tips To Create A Breathtaking Dining Room

Trendir Magazine

It’s been quite a while since we’ve been able to sit down and enjoy a fun-filled dinner party. Though most of the world is still on lockdown we can only hope at some point we will be able to gather our favorite people and enjoy a nice meal with a great glass of wine. To keep the hope alive, we have decided to construct an article on new breathtaking dining rooms.

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New System for Manufacturing Beams that can Revolutionize Construction

The A to Z of Building

Scientists from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) have developed and patented a new system for making beams, the goal of which is to revolutionize the civil engineering,

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Mannington Commercial launches BioSpec Armor

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.— Mannington Commercial introduced the BioSpec Armor collection, a line up of resilient homogeneous sheet flooring products created to protect the most demanding health care environments. “BioSpec Armor is designed to be the ultimate in sheet vinyl performance for healthcare settings and is unlike any other sheet product available today,” said Al Boulogne, vice president of commercial rubber, sheet and distribution.

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Simas invests in environmental sustainability

Ceramics of Italy

As part of its longstanding commitment to protecting the environment and serving the local community and its focus on market trends and consumer needs, Simas has stepped up its investments in R&D with a view to expanding its range of WCs with a 4.5 litre flush. The newly developed WCs from the Baden Baden, Vignoni and LFT Spazio collections are all mounted flush against the wall and feature the Rimless System in both wall-hung and freestanding versions.

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China Tariffs Facing Legal Challenge

Stone Update

At least 30 hard-surface-related companies seek rollback of 25% Section 301 duty.

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Infrastructure Bank and Green Energy Pledges will Boost UK’s Construction Industry, Says GlobalData

The A to Z of Building

Following today’s Budget 2021 announcement by the UK Chancellor outlining the government’s infrastructure spending plans Moustafa Ali, Economist at GlobalData, a leading data and.

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Mannington, Phenix to raise prices

Floor Covering News

Salem, N.J.— Mannington and Phenix will both raise prices on several product categories effective with shipments beginning April 19. Mannington said both companies are committed to delivering their customers the best in technological innovation, product quality, fashion-forward design and world-class service. However, they said they continue to be challenged by rising costs in raw materials and freight, and with that must implement a price increase on select hard and soft surface flooring produc

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Interface launches Stargazing commercial LVT

Floor Covering News

Atlanta— Interface has introduced Stargazing, a LVT collection designed with the specific needs of school facilities in mind. The collection includes two patterns, Scorpio and Aries, that are non-linear and forgiving in nature, cleverly disguising dirt between cleanings, the company said. Scorpio has a subtle, geometric surface texture that is designed to transition well into the cool and visually interesting, etched surface aesthetic of Aries.

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Mohawk takes home two ‘Best of the Best’ awards

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.— Mohawk is celebrating two North Georgia “Best of the Best” wins. The company was voted a “Best of the Best” employer in the logistics category and Mohawk resilient garnered the same recognition in the industrial manufacturing category. Conducted annually by the Chattanooga Times Free Press , readers nominate their picks for each category.

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Ecore launches Aurora rubber sheet

Floor Covering News

Lancaster, Pa.— Ecore , a manufacturer of ergonomic and acoustic performance surfaces, has launched its newest commercial surface, Aurora. The next-generation resilient rubber sheet product features a polyurethane-coated calendared-rubber wear layer that is fusion-bonded to an Ecore vulcanized composition rubber backing using patented itsTru Technology.

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Mapei rolls out gapping-control adhesive

Floor Covering News

Deerfield Beach, Fla.— Ultrabond ECO 399 adhesive from Mapei can control gapping in resilient flooring. The heavy-duty, pressure-sensitive, multi-flooring product is the latest adhesive development from the research and development team at Mapei. “Our latest adhesive for resilient flooring features high-moisture resistance and heavy-rolling-load resistance, and is an aggressive, pressure-sensitive adhesive with dimensional control properties designed for the installation of a wide variety of res

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Engineered Floors supports JA Discovery Center

Floor Covering News

Engineered Floors’ Joe Young (right) joins Palmer Griffin, vice-chair of Dalton Public Schools, in cutting the ribbon Thursday evening. By Ken Ryan Dalton—Led by lead investor, Engineered Floors, the Junior Achievement (JA) Discovery Center of Greater Dalton is set to open here March 8. In advance of its opening, where it will welcome thousands of middle school students from Northwest Georgia, the center held a ribbon cutting to commemorate the achievement.

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M-D Products names Ryan Plotkin president

Floor Covering News

Oklahoma City— Ryan Plotkin has been named president for M-D Building Products, Inc., a family-owned company involved in developing, manufacturing and marketing a range of residential and commercial weatherization, flooring, caulking and specialty extrusion products. The announcement was made by Loren Plotkin, who remains the company’s chief executive officer and chairman of the board.

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Karndean to appear on HGTV’s ‘Rock the Block’

Floor Covering News

Export, Pa.— Karndean Designflooring will be featured on the upcoming season of HGTV’s “Rock the Block,” a competition style show in which top HGTV home renovation and designer duos have a $225,000 budget and one month to transform identical homes on the same city block and earn ultimate bragging rights. Duo Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt of “100-Day Dream Home” incorporate two size formats of Karndean Designflooring Glacier Oak from the Art Select 30-mil glue-down range.

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Fuse Alliance names Ardex ‘Supplier of the Year’

Floor Covering News

Aliquippa, Pa— Ardex Americas was recognized by Fuse Alliance as its “Supplier of the Year.” The accessories supplier was also recognized by the group for “Product of the Year.” The awards were presented at the annual Fuse conference, which was held virtually this year. The conference was titled “The Impact of One.”. The Fuse Alliance is one of North America’s largest organizations of flooring contractors.

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U.S. Alleges Quartz-Surface Tariff Evasion

Stone Update

Customs officials say 15 importers switched material origin from China to Malaysia.

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Cosentino President Gets Lifetime Honor

Stone Update

Francisco Martínez-Cosentino will receive entrepreneur award from King Felipe VI.

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Caesarstone Seeks Big Rebound in 2021

Stone Update

Outlook to pick up after fourth-quarter 2020 loss.

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U.S. Airbus Tariffs Put on Hold

Stone Update

Duties for EU, United Kingdom goods suspended for four months.

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Ceramic: Using digital tools to connect in-store

Floor Covering News

The multi-surface visualizer allows consumers to get an idea of how an MSI product will look on the floor, countertop or wall. By Megan Salzano I f you haven’t implemented a digital strategy to help generate more sales, you’re already behind the curve. The COVID-19 pandemic helped push your timeline up about five years as well. But you’re not in it alone.

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Mohawk Group continues DesignFWD CEU series

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.— Mohawk Group announced the return of its free series of accredited DesignFWD CEUs, first launched in 2020. Due to a very positive response, Mohawk Group said, the company will offer new courses in continuation of its DesignFWD digital learning initiatives in March 2021. From leading design innovations to well-being in the built environment to technical solutions, the DesignFWD CEU series aims to provide inspiring and impactful information for the contract design community.