Tile of Spain USA
AUGUST 12, 2022
The technical properties of ceramics, such as its safety, its easy-to-clean aspect, resistance and durability, added to its design qualities, makes it a material with enormous potential and versatility for any interior design project, adapting to all rooms and offering solutions for different spaces throughout the home. Learn how ceramics can add functionality and beauty to any room in the house: Irati, Cerlat.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 10, 2022
Dallas, Texas—Daltile has developed the Lava finish, a unique, proprietary finish for quartz surfaces that creates the most realistic, natural stone feel available on the market today, according to the company. Liberty Black is the first product to feature Lava finish. “Our new Lava finish offers the most natural stone feel of any quartz product on the market today,” said Roy Viana, director of natural stone and slab for Dal-Tile.
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JG Kitchens
AUGUST 10, 2022
My latest looks at how redlining has made homeownership so difficult to achieve for Black Americans and how a reparations program focused on World War II veterans denied these benefits because of race can redress a wrong that persists to this day. The post How Do Reparations Relate to Wellness Design? comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.
Life of an Architect
AUGUST 7, 2022
Around this time every year that a new crop of potential future architects are about to start their first year of architecture school, and they have questions. What equipment and supplies do I need? Well, get ready as we talk about everything you could possibly need in Episode 106: Architecture School Equipment. The post Ep 106: Architecture School 101: Equipment first appeared on Life of an Architect.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 8, 2022
Spokane, Wash.—When Daltile took the wraps off Statements 2.0 a little more than a year ago, the company knew it had to convince retailers that the updated showroom-within-a-showroom concept would be worth the $30,000 investment—especially those who had been having success with the original version. Nearly 14 months later, the returns are overwhelmingly positive.
Kitchen and Residential Design
AUGUST 6, 2022
You can use your kitchen area without hesitation if your plumbing is in good operating order. When your plumbing fails, however, it can feel like you're dealing with the most inconvenient situation you've ever encountered. Plumbing expenditures are something that most people, including yourself, are unaware of. It's the last thing on your mind, and you're more likely to get a plumber after the harm has been made.
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Onfloor Technology
AUGUST 9, 2022
Concrete resurfacing is a huge industry, and as a business owner in this field, you need the right tools to succeed; otherwise, you'll be left in the dust. Business does not wait for anyone, so in this industry, the right equipment may make all the difference between a successful pour and an avoidable catastrophe. The majority of the required tools are straightforward and easy to acquire, but there are a few essential items that you may not have considered.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 11, 2022
Crossville, Tenn.— Crossville was recently recognized as an eco-leader by Green Builder Media. Crossville said its commitment to sustainability is the standard bearer for the domestic tile industry, and this recognition further solidifies the brand’s reputation as an environmental leader not only in the tile industry but also as a national manufacturer.
Kitchen and Residential Design
AUGUST 8, 2022
Luis Tosta 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.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 10, 2022
The popularity of bamboo and cork flooring remains strong despite the intense competition from the deluge of LVP/SPC products. Their visuals stand out from more traditional staples like engineered and solid hardwood. And their environmentally friendly attributes make them a perennial favorite among end users. “Both cork and bamboo are far more sustainable than timber and can be harvested without any damage to the plant or habitat,” said Doug Jackson, president, Cali.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 8, 2022
New York, N.Y.—After expanding nationally in 2021, LSI Flooring —a national flooring products, sales and marketing agency —took over Daltonian Flooring’s carpet and rug padding business this year. The carpet and rug cushion products were developed after years of scientific research and manufactured with proprietary chemistry and technology, according to the company.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 9, 2022
Dallas, Texas— Daltile launched four new designs into the brand’s One Quartz extra-large quartz slab program. These new designs are Made in the USA with imported material in Dal-Tile LLC’s quartz plant in Dickson, Tenn. , and are among the largest quartz slab products in the world, according to the company. “These new, extra-large slabs exemplify how quartz combines the beauty of marble and limestone visuals with durability and low maintenance,” said Roy Viana, director of natural stone and slab
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 9, 2022
While there are many factors that play into an effective business strategy, branding is among the most important steps a business can take on the road to success. Today, a company’s brand is more than just the font on its logo and the colors on its business cards. A successful branding strategy incorporates these features plus so much more—from the language it uses in its advertising to the material it uses in its packaging and even the other brands it agrees to partner with.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 11, 2022
Heidi Popham (left) thanks Stephanie Manis and John Karr of the American Floorcovering Association for the donation. Dalton—Due to pandemic-related revenue shortfalls and event cancellations, the American Floorcovering Association (AFA) board of directors voted to dissolve the advocacy organization, according to Stephanie Manis, owner of Capital Contract Services and former executive director of AFA.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 11, 2022
In the realm of social media, Instagram remains one of the staple platforms alongside Facebook, Twitter and the newest member—TikTok. Since its launch in 2010, Instagram has evolved from sharing one pixelated photo at a time with harsh filters and decorative borders to posting high-quality photos and video, direct links to online shops and donation pages, paid advertisements and more.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 9, 2022
For more than 16 years, SmartStrand carpet has been through challenge after challenge. This summer, Mohawk put SmartStrand to the test once again with help from its residential sales team. For the SmartStrand Demo Video Challenge , each team received a large piece of SmartStrand carpet and was given instructions to be creative and demo how extraordinarily clean and exceptionally durable this product is.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 9, 2022
Howard Brodsky. Nashville—CCA Global Partners kicked off its 2022 summer convention here Monday evening by paying tribute to Howard Brodsky, the co-founder, co-CEO and chairman of CCA, who is retiring from day-to-day activities after 38 years. The tribute featured a one-on-one conversation with Brodsky about his career as well as testimonials from his siblings, college roommates at Wesleyan University in Connecticut and current and former CCA members.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 8, 2022
A HF Products’ $107 million purchase of Armstrong Flooring was finalized on July 26, bringing to close a tenuous period of negotiations over the past few weeks. The decision to purchase certain assets of Armstrong Flooring keeps the venerable, century-old brand viable while simultaneously bolstering AHF’s burgeoning portfolio. Assets include three U.S. manufacturing facilities—in Lancaster and Beech Creek, Pa., and Kankakee, Ill.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 8, 2022
As economic uncertainty continues, homeowners are increasingly nervous about taking on flooring projects. There is an entire generation of homeowners who have no experience dealing with the levels of inflation we are seeing. While some homeowners may feel encouraged to improve their home because of higher property valuations, rising interest rates make borrowing for such projects less appealing.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 12, 2022
Moldings and accessories are a crucial part of the flooring journey and are not just a “one-size-fits-all” solution. Different kinds of floors and room layouts require coordinating moldings and accessories to provide functionality, safety and to finish the job. With this in mind, it’s important, and also beneficial, for retailers to find the best ways to include these essential add-ons in their quotes to not only complete the look but to successfully close the sale.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 9, 2022
By Lisbeth Calandrino—In 1997, the former CEO of Lowe’s, Bob Tillman, told a group at the American Hardware Association Convention, “A good scare is better than a great idea; the biggest scare that happened to Lowe’s was Home Depot.” Around that time, I received a call from Lowe’s asking if I would meet with them about the business. I knew they were out of their element.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 8, 2022
S upply chain slowdowns that peaked during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic have started to ease. However, flooring professionals representing manufacturing, distribution and retailers say transportation issues—both ocean and over-the-road trucking—remain a challenge. The good news is improvement in raw material availability—in part due to a lessening of demand and greater reliance on East Coast ports—has dramatically reduced production times by as much as five months.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 11, 2022
San Diego—Cali is launching Cali Rugs, a new collection of area rugs designed to complement the omni-channel company’s flooring and decking. Customers looking to renovate with a fresh floor or deck may now also pair a high-quality rug with their purchase—adding extra character and comfort to their newly upgraded space, according to the company. “We’re all about giving our customer the best experience possible and infusing Cali style and attitude in every collection,” said Doug Jackson, president
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 9, 2022
Washington, D.C.—INSTALL has announced two new Alliance Partners: Floorcloud and Spec-Intel. INSTALL Alliance Partners work side by side with INSTALL to bring the best technical education , product expertise and technology training to the flooring industry. INSTALL Alliance Partners participate in ongoing curriculum reviews and work with INSTALL instructors to revise and refine the curriculum to assure it meets manufacturer standards.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 8, 2022
Chattanooga, Tenn.—Happy Feet International introduced its newest Made in the USA product, Liberty Bound. The rigid core LVP , known as SPC core, makes Liberty Bound unique in the marketplace by providing superior impact resistance, heat tolerance and waterproof durability, according to the company. “We wanted this product to impact our customers’ lives and their pursuit of happiness,” said Casey Johnson, CEO. “It needed to outshine others in the market by demonstrating strength, sta
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 8, 2022
Wherever I go in business, whomever I speak with, the conversation inevitably gravitates to one topic: labor/people. No one can find enough of ’em and those who do are paying through the nose. They have all the leverage. So I keep asking, “Where did all the people go?”. At first I thought maybe those who came from other countries returned to their native lands when COVID-19 hit and never returned.
Kitchen and Residential Design
AUGUST 12, 2022
Even more so than kitchens, homeowners' bathrooms are the rooms in their homes that get the most attention during renovations. Because bathrooms are often more compact than kitchens, cleaning them is typically less difficult and takes less time. Additionally, since there is less room, there will be a reduction in the amount of money spent on things like flooring, painting, cabinets, and countertops.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 10, 2022
Nashville— CCA Global’s 2022 summer convention , themed “The Future is Next,” emphasizes the co-op’s bright future, and nothing illustrates that more than Retail 2.0. Now in pilot phase, Retail 2.0 was the talk of day one here at Opryland Hotel. Retail 2.0 speaks to a simpler shopping experience for consumers with a less cluttered showroom offering fewer products and integrating the online/in-store experience.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 11, 2022
Washington, D.C.—Rising mortgage rates, high inflation, low existing inventory and elevated home prices contributed to housing affordability falling to its lowest point since the Great Recession in the second quarter of 2022. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI), just 42.8% of new and existing homes sold between the beginning of April and end of June were affordable to families earning the U.S. median income of $90,000.
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