As The Tile Turns
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Sustainable Design Takes Center Stage at These Eco-Friendly Tile Factories. There’s far more to interior design than simple aesthetic preferences. Budget and durability, for example, have long been chief concerns among designers and homeowners alike. These days, however, another essential must also be considered: sustainable design.
Granada Tile
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Every year, more people discover the benefits of encaustic hand-poured cement tiles for their longevity, ease of maintenance, and visual appeal. Now, the new Olvera Collection has arrived on the scene and is making a splash among professional. designers and homeowners. Check out 5 surprising facts about the new. state-of-the-art Olvera Collection from Granada Tile.
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How to Floor Tile
OCTOBER 24, 2021
This is a classic photo of a shower pan that was incorrectly installed. This shower pan did in fact hold water as you can see from the mineral and soap stains. These seeped through through the tile grout to the pan. Very little made it through the scupper slots that would allow this seepage into the drain--WHY? this pan was not placed on a pre-slope.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 28, 2021
New York, N.Y.—This year’s edition of Cersaie featured exuberant colors, intricate patterns and tactile surfaces, collaborations with designers like Paola Navone, Elena Salmistraro and Ferrucio Laviani and ceramic experimentation was at an all-time high, according to Ceramics of Italy. Following is the 2021 Fall-Winter tile trend report from Ceramics of Italy.
Rubble Tile
OCTOBER 27, 2021
At Rubble Tile, we like to celebrate innovation and those who strive to succeed while being unique. With their non-stop irreverence coupled with their impressive design talents, AlysEdwards Tile & Stone provides a prime example of the type of tile makers we enjoy working with.
Giotile
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Glass tiles offer unique looks and unmatched shine compared with other materials for walls. Glass tile may even occasionally be used for floors in limited application for borders and accents. Glass tiles play with light like no other tile can. The reflected light can give the appearance of water, and that is just one reason … The post Tile Trends: GIO Looks at Glass Tiles for Commercial Design appeared first on Gio Tile.
Garden State Tile Blog
OCTOBER 28, 2021
The Outfit collection from Garden State Tile is a double-fired, white-body ceramic wall tile characterized by bold color and dimensional surface levels. Available as a 3″x12″ Brick and 6″x7″ Hexagon (Esagona) in 8 vivacious colors, Outfit creates textured geometrical surfaces influenced by light for vertical interior applications.
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Cement Style
OCTOBER 28, 2021
The Zellige tile collection from Villa Lagoon Tile brings a rustic charm to any project. Unlike machined tile, our exquisite Zellige and Bejmat tiles are crafted entirely by hand in a time-honored method of tile-making designed to celebrate the natural beauty of the clay. Natural Unglazed Zellige is available in 4″ tiles and rectangular Bejmat.
JG Kitchens
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Inflation is taking a bite out of everyone's budgets, and wellness design projects are no exception! The post Inflation Is Impacting Wellness Design Projects, Industry Pros Report comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.
Garden State Tile Blog
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Sharp colors, high-gloss surfaces, and unique textures evoke the aesthetic and craftsmanship of a handmade product in the Ozean collection from Garden State Tile. Comprised of concave and convex porcelain stoneware, Ozean enlivens walls of any room with its biophilic color palette ranging from soft beiges to vibrant greens. Browse Ozean. The post Enliven Designs with Ozean appeared first on Garden State Tile.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Columbus, Ohio—Starnet Commercial Flooring, a network of full-service commercial flooring contractors, revealed the 2021 Starnet Design Awards winners. Now in its twenty-third year, Starnet said the annual competition honors the outstanding projects completed by the membership in partnership with the architects, designers and Starnet aligned manufacturing partners.
Cement Style
OCTOBER 28, 2021
The Zellige tile collection from Villa Lagoon Tile brings a rustic charm to any project. Unlike machined tile, our exquisite Zellige and Bejmat tiles are crafted entirely by hand in a time-honored method of tile-making designed to celebrate the natural beauty of the clay. Natural Unglazed Zellige is available in 4″ tiles and rectangular Bejmat.
Life of an Architect
OCTOBER 24, 2021
Do architects draw too much? The amount of documentation that is going into our residential sets grows with every project, and I think it's a problem. The post Do Architects Draw Too Much? first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Do Architects Draw Too Much? at Life of an Architect.
Kitchen and Residential Design
OCTOBER 25, 2021
There are various reasons why you might require the services of a locksmith. Almost everyone will experience a lock issue at some point, whether it's inside their home, business, or even the front door. If you have a lock problem, you may be tempted to fix it yourself, but it is best to seek expert help from a locksmith to avoid more damage. Residential, commercial, and automotive locksmiths are skilled specialists who install, adjust, and repair locks in homes, businesses, and automobiles.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Orange, Calif.— MSI prides itself on being a leader in delivering its products to customers. This is especially true with its slab business for which it has in-house trucks, drivers and specialized equipment including boom trucks. Most of the company’s slabs have always been delivered on MSI trucks. Now, MSI is investing heavily into its last-mile delivery capabilities.
Cement Style
OCTOBER 28, 2021
The Zellige tile collection from Villa Lagoon Tile brings a rustic charm to any project. Unlike machined tile, our exquisite Zellige and Bejmat tiles are crafted entirely by hand in a time-honored method of tile-making designed to celebrate the natural beauty of the clay. Natural Unglazed Zellige is available in 4″ tiles and rectangular Bejmat.
The A to Z of Building
OCTOBER 29, 2021
RES, the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, has today completed the sale of its development and construction business in France to Hanwha Solutions following regulatory.
Margaret Almon Mosaics
OCTOBER 28, 2021
North Penn Holiday Craft Market is returning for the first time since November of 2019! I have been creating new work and if you are in Southeast PA, this is your opportunity to buy in person. The show is Saturday November 20th, 2021 from 9:30-4:30 at the North Penn High School, 1340 S Valley Forge Rd, Lansdale, PA, 19446. Admission is $6 and benefits the North Penn International Friendship Committee student exchange program.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is now accepting applications for nominations to the prestigious Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame. The current roster of 52 inductees is a virtual “Who’s Who” of the floor covering industry, according to the WFCA. Winners include floor covering professionals that are in retail, manufacturing, service, installation, etc.
The Armchair Builder
OCTOBER 27, 2021
October 27, 2021 It can be a tough decision to invest time and money into an online course. For those that are interested in the “Build Your Own Home” Owner Builder online course, we’ve just published a sample video from the course chapter covering the essential review process prior to buying the land to build […].
The A to Z of Building
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Cintec in North America Announces their Cintec Anchoring System was used in helping Repair the Helmsley Building 230 Park Avenue, NYC. Image Credit: Cintec The Property: This “recognized.
Onfloor Technology
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Do you work in the concrete industry? If so, then you know that getting your job done is only half of the equation. The other half is ensuring that your finished product is up to code and passes inspection. Whether it's customer satisfaction or the law, most people want their newly poured concrete surfaces free from defects. But how can you make sure this happens?
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 27, 2021
(This story was originally published by the National Association of Home Builders.). Washington, D.C.—While you might be encouraging your kid to go to college, there’s another option you may not have considered: promising careers in the skilled trades. Today’s tradespeople are using technology in ways we never would have dreamed, they’re making great money and establishing lifelong careers.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Mountville, Pa.— Parterre, a brand of AHF Products, introduced three new commercial engineered hardwood flooring lines for the architecture and design community: Wooded Habitat, Nurtured and Deeply Rooted, giving customers one point of contact for both hardwood and luxury vinyl products for the contract market. According to the company, the new commercial engineered hardwood flooring blends strength and resiliency with classic beauty and sophistication.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Dalton—World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) will hold the second installment of its “Profit Matters: Financial Benchmarking to Boost Your Bottom Line” webinar series on Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. ET. Steve Abernathy, CFO of the WFCA, kicked off the virtual series sharing financial benchmarking tools to help floor covering retailers improve the operational and financial management of their business on August 16.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Lancaster, Pa.—Armstrong Flooring released the company’s first third-party assured, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)-compliant sustainability report. According to Armstrong, the report highlights operational metrics and sustainability initiatives across the company’s global enterprise and provides insight into efforts to embed sustainability in every business function.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Cleveland, Ohio— Healthcare Design magazine in partnership with the Center for Health Design and The Healthcare Design Expo + Conference revealed the winners of The Nightingale Awards 2021. The Nightingale Awards, an industry program to recognize products related to the healthcare built environment, are named for Florence Nightingale, a tireless advocate for the improvement of care and conditions in military and civilian hospitals in the 1800s.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Washington, D.C.—Fueled by strong demand, low existing inventory and buyers’ anticipation of future higher mortgage rates, new home sales posted a solid gain last month, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Sales of newly built, single-family homes in September rose 14% to an 800,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a downwardly revised reading in August , according to newly released data by the U.S.
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 29, 2021
T he Floor Covering News Fantasy Football for a Cause league closed this year with six teams: Cali, Consolidated Carpet, Mannington, Floor Covering News , Lions Floor and Salesmaster. All are playing for worthy causes (see listing below). Each team pledged several thousand dollars for a total of $30,000, which will be dispensed as follows: • $8,000 to the first-place winner’s cause. • $5,000 to the second-place winner’s cause. • $3,000 to the third-place winner’s cause. • $2,000 to the fourth-pl
The A to Z of Building
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Peab has been commissioned to build apartments in the housing project Smietangen in Langesund. The customer is Smietangen Utbygging and the contract is worth NOK 119 million. Image Credit: Spir.
The A to Z of Building
OCTOBER 26, 2021
The award-winning FIRETEX® FX6002 intumescent coating system from Sherwin-Williams has been selected to deliver fire protection of a new landmark in Milan’s financial district. Photo.
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