Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the five acclaimed architects and designers who will serve on the jury for the 2022 edition of the Tile of Spain Awards. This year’s panel is led by Eric Parry , founder and director of Eric Parry Architects. Judging alongside Parry is Luis Rojo , co-founder of Rojo/Fernández-Shaw Arquitectos , José Juan Barba Editor-in-Chief of Metalocus , Agnès Blanch co-founder of estudi Vilablanch , and Ángel Pitarch President of the C

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Redecorating a room with new tile means you will be making lots of decisions. We think you will agree that cement tile is the best choice, but then what? There are so many selections left to make: color, style, pattern and then there is shape. But fear not, as there is one simple hack that will make choosing your cement tile for your space easier, square tiles.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Crossville, Tenn.—Three tile collections from Crossville Inc., have received the prestigious Living Product Challenge Petal Certification with 14 of 20 imperatives achieved in the seven categories. It is a recognition program of the International Living Future Institute. The Retro Active 2.0, Shades 2.0 and Color Blox 2.0 collections are now Petal Certified.

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Garden State Tile Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The 3Barrel collection from Garden State Tile is a 3-part wood-look collection developed in separate oak typologies. Each of the 3 series features unique planks, mosaics, and decorative pieces with distinct coloring and shade variations. 3Barrel seamlessly moves from the indoors out with an exterior rated textured finish. The depth and natural feel of 3Barrel separate it from the Wood-look porcelains of the past, providing the authentic beauty of oak with the durability of porcelain.

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 13, 2022

It is with great sadness that Tile of Spain announces the death of Pedro Riaza, who was general secretary of the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) for a quarter of a century. A well-respected industry leader, Riaza retired in 2019 after a long professional career in the ceramic tile sector. Pedro Riaza joined the general secretariat of ASCER in the 1990s, and advised a half a dozen presidents of the association during his 25 year career.

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JG Kitchens

OCTOBER 12, 2022

I predict a growing segment of the wellness design craft will be focused on creating residential cannabis consumption and cultivation spaces. I also share the risks of an uninformed or misinformed DIY setup. (Hint: You really don't want to stink up or, worse, blow up, your home!). The post Is There a Cannabis Grow Room In Your Future? comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Dallas, Texas—Daltile launched its new Perfit Mosaix collection of pre-cut, 18-inch-heigh mosaic sheets. Most backsplashes are 18 inches high, so Perfit Mosaix is an ideal fit, eliminating the need for top and bottom cuts, the company said. The collection offers designs crafted from either natural stone, including marble, or stone combined with glass to create stunning design elements that bring beauty to any space, the company said.

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Ceramics of Italy

OCTOBER 14, 2022

After successfully completing strict compliance audits, Ceramiche Piemme recently obtained the new ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 certifications relating to occupational health and safety and energy efficiency. This achievement marks the latest milestone in the Fiorano Modenese-based company’s process of growth and renewal following a 12% increase in revenue to €80 million in 2021 and an export share that rose to 87%.

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Onfloor Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2022

As much as we love DIY, some tasks are too big and require the expertise of a contractor.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Norcross, Ga.—Ege Seramik has unveiled the Luna glazed porcelain collection , which consists of 4 x 4 porcelain tiles offered as hexagonal mosaics. Available on 12 x 16 dot-mounted sheets, the Luna glazed porcelain product is suitable for both walls and floors. Via its state-of-the-art technology, Ege Seramik said it has the ability to print virtually any graphics or designs on these tiles. “Many consumers of this product will be keen to use it as a backsplash or shower floors,” said

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The A to Z of Building

OCTOBER 10, 2022

An international research team is laying the groundwork for more sustainable concrete by substituting synthetic reinforcement materials with natural fibers and materials derived from various waste.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Sugar Valley, Ga.—Karastan Rugs is celebrating the start of High Point Market with a weekend of events featuring well-known designers. Karastan Rugs said it invites High Point market attendees to kickstart the weekend in their destination showroom with an intimate conversation with Drew and Jonathan Scott and “House Beautiful.” “The Karastan Rugs showroom is a focal point of High Point Market,” said Bart Hill, senior vice president of product development and operations, Mohawk

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Entrepreneur.com explains why going back to the basics of customer experience can give digital marketers the efficiency leverage they need. (This article was originally published by Entrepreneur.com and was edited for content and style.). In the last several months, tech marketers have faced the immense challenge of having to achieve more, but with fewer resources.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 12, 2022

How can drip marketing benefit your business? HubSpot gathers everything you need to know and how you can implement it in your marketing efforts. (This article was originally published by Hubspot.com and was edited for content and style.). Consumers in every market are constantly receiving a barrage of texts, emails and ads from different companies trying to get their attention—so how can your brand stand out and stay top-of-mind?

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Calhoun, Ga.—Mannington Commercial’s Open Range, a hard-working rubber plank flooring collection, was named a Nightingale Awards winner at the 2022 Healthcare Design Expo and Conference. Open Range received the Gold designation in the flooring hard surfaces category. The Nightingale awards are presented by Healthcare Design magazine in partnership with the Healthcare Design Conference and Expo and The Center for Health Design.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

(This article was originally published by HubSpot.com and has been edited for both content and style.). Sales productivity—the time your team spends selling—has decreased. According to LinkedIn, salespeople spend less than 30% of their time actually selling. Administrative tasks and non-selling responsibilities are weighing your salespeople down. Increasing your team’s productivity is essential for increasing your company’s revenue.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Deerfield Beach, Fla.—Mapei’s Planitop 3D construction ink/mortar, produced in strategic partnership with Black Buffalo 3D Corporation, has been granted official AC509 certification by the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES). Code officials rely on reports from the ICC as a resource for ensuring that innovative building products comply with code requirements.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

(This article was originally published by HubSpot.com and has been edited for both content and style.). Sales productivity—the time your team spends selling—has decreased. According to LinkedIn, salespeople spend less than 30% of their time actually selling. Administrative tasks and non-selling responsibilities are weighing your salespeople down. Increasing your team’s productivity is essential for increasing your company’s revenue.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Sugar Valley, Ga.—Karastan Rugs is returning to High Point Market where its destination showroom will feature the latest styles and appearances from celebrities and leaders of designs, including the Scott brothers Jonathan and Drew, Bobby Berk and Stacy Garcia. As a staple on the market floor, Karastan Rugs’ impressive 23,000-square-foot showroom allows attendees to view the total breath of products offered, from the highest-end rugs to bath and doormats.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Nashville— fcB2B held its annual meeting last month here, where it unveiled its first non-EDI standard product catalog. Designed to enable suppliers who do not have an EDI infrastructure, the new tool aims to modernize business and provide a standard format for product and price catalogs without having to implement the traditional fcB2B standard. “While we’ve made huge strides in achieving adoption across the supply chain with our standard, this new format will allow smaller vendors

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

(This article was originally published on entrepreneur.com. It has been edited for content and style.). Let’s face it. Scaling your business is hard. It takes considerable effort. In the beginning, it means wearing different hats. It means dealing with sales and marketing. It means understanding taxes and corporate compliance. It involves having to interact with customers on a daily basis—and so much more.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

(This article was originally published by Hubspot.com and was edited for content and style.). The bigger your sales and marketing teams get, the harder it is to align these efforts. Often called “smarketing,” sales and marketing alignment is critical to ensure that these departments are working in tandem to target the right customer base, create more conversions and drive more sales.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Hamont, Belgium—i4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, introduced AquaProtect, a patented technology developed by its IP partner Classen. According to i4F, AquaProtect is a high-precision, resource-saving impregnation technology that protects laminate core HDF boards from water surface swell by up to 75%, thus increasing dramatically their overall water-resistance.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In this video Cali demonstrates how Cali Vinyl Flooring will help keep your home looking new and cleaner longer. Using vinyl flooring will always be a good option when it comes to maintenance and cleaning, according to Cali. Offercode: FREESAMPLE [link]. The post WATCH: Cali demonstrates benefits of Cali Vinyl Flooring appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Calhoun, Ga. — Since 2001, Mohawk has contributed more than $7 million to Susan G. Komen through corporate donation programs that ultimately serve millions of people touched by breast cancer in more than 30 countries through research, treatment assistance, helplines and a variety of other lifesaving and life-impacting resources. Mohawk has been a proud partner of Susan G.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Stephen Caldow, product innovation director, Torlys. Toronto, Ontario—As part of the continued investment in its product development division, Stephen Caldow has joined the Torlys team as product innovation director. “Steve’s experienced background along with his collaborative and analytical approach is an exciting addition to the Torlys team ,” said Peter Barretto, CEO, Torlys.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Patrick Millot, CEO of Laticrete. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched its Brand Promises campaign, a company-wide initiative that builds upon the company’s legacy of research and development of innovative installation products, systems and solutions. The Brand Promises serves as a call-to-action and highlights the company’s six strategic areas of focus: developing innovative solutions ; committing to s

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The A to Z of Building

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Betolar announced today its first concrete products manufactured with Geoprime® for the Indian construction markets. The Geoprime products will be on display at the World of Concrete India event.

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