As The Tile Turns
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
If you feel frazzled these days, you’re certainly not alone. Between the pandemic, political unrest, and economic uncertainty, it should come as no surprise that anxiety is at an all-time high. Today’s environmental stressors may feel difficult to escape, but it’s still possible to find respite. Design can play an important role in reducing the mental burden we face on a daily basis.
Granada Tile
AUGUST 30, 2021
Design by Chris Barrett Design featuring Serengeti 913 A via GranadaTile.com. Often when people undertake a kitchen or bathroom renovation, the end-product doesn’t quite live up to what they envisioned. Simply adding a backsplash, however, can create a whole new look without total deconstruction. Check out what makes a backsplash, how to effectively use them, and how it can add value to your home.
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Why Tile
AUGUST 30, 2021
Anyone who suffers from allergies knows the perils of allergy season, but while we tend to think of the culprits as living outside, many allergens can be found right inside your home. Your home’s flooring, specifically, can contribute to allergies, with certain flooring types harboring dust mites and other allergens, creating an environment conducive to… The post Ceramic Tile’s Benefits for Allergy Sufferers appeared first on Why Tile.
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Dallas, Texas—Daltile has launched the newest addition in its Couture collection. A part of Daltile’s Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces extra-large slab program, the designer Couture line includes both special-order and stocked products that feature fierce style straight off the runway, the company said. With striking patterns and unlimited artistry, Daltile said the Couture collection features decorative, large-scale porcelain slabs that assert unique design.
Rubble Tile
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
There’s a reason why the classic stones of the Old World have endured over time and throughout various trends in design. Their authentic, earthy beauty seems to capture an essence of our roots and origins. The new Navona collection by Del Conca USA was imagined.
Garden State Tile Blog
AUGUST 31, 2021
A few lucky Charleston homeowners just got a fresh new home update thanks to lowcountry-based designer Mary Welch Fox Stasik. In HGTV’s new series Breaking Bland , Mary Welch uses her eclectic style to push the boundaries of design and create authentic, custom spaces that are personalized to each client. Garden State Tile collections were selected for designs in three episodes to add visual depth, pattern, and interest to kitchens, bathrooms, and mudrooms.
Ceramic Tile Education Foundation
AUGUST 31, 2021
Photo by Custom Spaces Design - Look for bathroom design inspiration. If you're installing large format glass tile (per ANSI A137.2, any tile larger than 3” x 3” or nine square inches) in a shower, do you know what steps to follow and questions to ask? As we've mentioned in previous articles, installing tile in showers requires careful preparation given the extreme environment working showers create.
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Why Tile
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
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JG Kitchens
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
My latest piece for Forbes.com reveals the types of scams that flourish in the wake of hurricanes. Anyone, from a vulnerable senior to a savvy CEO, can be taken in. These are some of the most typical post-hurricane rackets and how to avoid them. The post New Hurricane Scams Target Homeowners In Person And Online comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.
Life of an Architect
AUGUST 29, 2021
Architects are increasingly turning to social media platforms to demonstrate their design skills and leverage that exposure into business development opportunities. The post Business Development and Social Media first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Business Development and Social Media at Life of an Architect.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 31, 2021
Crossville, Tenn.—Domestic tile manufacturer, Crossville, has released its annual Design Trends Look Book. This digital publication showcases four macro trends that are presently influencing interior design, including accompanying tile collections that answer these trends in interior environments. These macro trends are researched and compiled by Lindsey Waldrep, Crossville’s vice president of marketing.
Onfloor Technology
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
With great weather coming through, we know your clients will be spending a lot of time outdoors. A concrete patio or driveway is a great place to hang out with friends, pets, and family.
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Franklin, Ohio—Fuse Alliance, a member-owned organization of professional commercial flooring contractors, has added M&S Flooring, Inc. to the network. “M&S Flooring is an experienced and trusted flooring contractor known for their impeccable service and courteous and knowledgeable installation crews who take pride in their craft,” said Geoff Gordon, executive director of Fuse Alliance.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 30, 2021
Atlanta—Effective on orders placed after September 16, 2021, Interface will permanently increase its U.S. market prices 5%-7% for all carpet tile products and 10% for adhesives. Because of the extreme rise in shipping container costs, the company said it is also adding a temporary $0.25 per-square-foot surcharge to all LVT orders and a $0.10 per-square-foot surcharge to all Nora rubber product orders.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 30, 2021
Houston, Texas—Swiff-Train Company (STC) has rebranded with new logo of STC. For over eight decades, STC has brought sourcing expertise, supply and delivery to a global network of customers. Today, STC said it is “Strengthening the Core” to proactively build on this history to continue to offer superior service in the flooring industry. “Swiff-Train has been a staple in the flooring industry for many years, and we are proud to be part of the continued growth and embrace the changes that embody t
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 31, 2021
By Steven Feldman— Broadlume, parent company of industry leading technology services providers FloorForce and Creating Your Space , has purchased Retail Lead Management (RLM), the leading CRM company founded by Jason Goldberg in 2017. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Broadlume adds about 2,000 accounts to its network, giving it about 3,000 locations using its software platform.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 30, 2021
The Megaloc 2.0 angle-fold locking system featured on Inhaus’ new Lamdura laminate line includes a special design that provides a much tighter fit between the planks. By Reginald Tucker T he incorporation of modern locking system technologies across today’s laminate flooring offerings are designed to perform key functions ranging from expediting installation to fighting moisture incursion.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 30, 2021
Export, Pa.—Nobody knows luxury vinyl flooring quite like Karndean, who has been crafting luxury vinyl (and only luxury vinyl) for nearly half a century. What began from a small family home in the UK in 1973 now stretches across the globe. With a dedicated team that travels the world in search of inspiration for some of the most realistic designs on the market, Karndean moves into the next fifty years with the same passion to deliver beautiful, innovative designs that will set your showroom apar
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Dalton—Shaw Industries said it is encouraging students to conceptualize the Future of Home through its sponsorship of the 2021 Bright Spark Virtual Invention Challenge. Shaw partnered with Bridge Innovate, Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and the Design Foundation to sponsor the contest, which poses the question: “How might we enable the homes of the future to be smarter and more sustainable to meet the ever-changing needs of families?”.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 30, 2021
Santa Fe Springs, Calif.—Galleher, one of the top five flooring distributors in the U.S., has expanded its partnership with Indusparquet, South America’s largest flooring manufacturer. Galleher will become the exclusive distributor of Indusparquet flooring products in the Pacific Northwest, effective immediately. “Galleher is committed to providing our customers the highest quality flooring and installation products available,” said Ted Kozikowski, president and CEO, Galleher.
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Dalton—CARE has announced winners of the Person and Recycler of the Year Awards for both 2019 and 2020 in conjunction with the organization’s 19th Annual Conference, held Aug. 31-Sept. 1. “We had to cancel the 2020 conference due to COVID-19 but did not want to skip recognizing a year’s worth of carpet recycling successes,” said Bob Peoples, executive director, CARE. “So at this year’s virtual conference, we are giving awards to the companies and individuals that have worked tireless
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 31, 2021
Huntington, N.Y.—The start of the NFL season is less than two weeks away, and along with it comes FCNews’ annual Fantasy Football for a Cause league. A few spots still remain for individuals and companies to compete against each other for a chance to win $15,000 for their charity or cause of choice. FCNews’ Fantasy Football for a Cause league is open to floor covering industry members of all experience levels.
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Robbie Spurr. Chattanooga, Tenn.—Alliance Flooring has named Robbie Spurr vice president sales working out of the Alpharetta, Ga., office. Spurr will lead and develop the company’s sales strategy, enhancing and building on prior successes. He brings with him a wealth of flooring knowledge and experience from the retail, floor covering industry and sales fronts.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 30, 2021
By Ken Ryan— W hether it’s the type of people you hire, the approach you take when upselling customers to better-end goods or the follow-through with the customers once the installation has been completed—there are myriad ways to boost sales as well as your bottom line. Following are five top tips from the retail trade. 1. Hire for attitude. Our core group of people in charge are very personable.
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