Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 24, 2022

Tile of Spain hosted a group of editors, designers and architects for this year’s Passport to Creativity tour, which took place in Valencia June 13-17, 2022. In lieu of Cevisama, which had been postponed to February 2023, Tile of Spain treated the illustrious group to tours of factories, showrooms, historic and contemporary architecture; all to help the group discover trends and inspiration at the source.

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As The Tile Turns

JUNE 23, 2022

Stone selection may be our forte at Decorative Materials, but we know that the journey doesn’t end after you’ve discovered the perfect natural stone surface. These materials may be durable, but they still require care and maintenance after installation. First, you need to know how to clean natural stone. The wrong approach could damage otherwise lovely surfaces.

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JG Kitchens

JUNE 22, 2022

I love tile, so attending Coverings, the largest tile and stone expo in North America, is one of my favorite design shows. I attended this past April in Vegas and enjoyed the sexy new styles and smart new standards. The post 2022 Tile Trends from KBDN comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Granada Tile

JUNE 24, 2022

Cement tiles are a bit like celebrities – they are beautiful, and each has its unique personality and attraction. This inspired us to fit some of our favorite tiles with their matching star. After reading this blog, you’ll never look at cement tiles the same way again. Check out how our encaustic, hand-poured concrete tiles match some of your favorite famous celebrities.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 23, 2022

Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry , introduced the Pro-Mix Station—a mobile pourable cart that helps eliminate harmful dust and provides combined batch consistency for efficient self-leveling underlayment, overlayment and epoxy projects. According to the company, the Pro-Mix Station can be used with a wide array of Laticrete self-leveling flooring products and features a removable drill that allows for the mixing

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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 24, 2022

Florim continues to open new institutional spaces in the most important global design centres. On Thursday 16 th June the Group opened a new Flagship Store in Paris – an enduring reference point for fashion and luxury and an essential destination for professionals in the world of design, furnishings and architecture. The eighth Florim Flagship Store is located in the Opéra district – also known as the new Golden Triangle – which is home to the most prestigious brands and the city’s most iconic s

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

JUNE 21, 2022

There's no denying that without companies like Tile ProSource to support CTEF, the Certified Tile Installer program would not be what it is today. The CTI program requires hands-on testing locations around the country, not just in Pendleton, SC where CTEF is headquartered. Furthermore, in addition to the hands-on test itself, the program includes an orientation the evening before the test, not to mention cleanup.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 20, 2022

Chicago—AHF Products showcased its newly expanded and comprehensive commercial flooring portfolio here last week at NeoCon 2022. The AHF commercial portfolio (Parterre and AHF Contract) includes homogeneous sheet, heterogeneous sheet, inlaid heterogeneous sheet, LVT and its new vinyl based tile (VBT). VBT. Expressive Ideas, the new VBT marketed under the AHF Contract brand offers lower maintenance and lifecycle costs versus traditional vinyl composition tile (VCT) tile, with colors developed spe

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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 21, 2022

As part of its continuous journey towards innovation and sustainability, Ceramiche Keope has achieved a major new milestone by obtaining ISO 17889 certification “Sustainability for ceramic tiles”. This is the first standard published by ISO to certify the sustainability of a specific product. The new standard establishes a system for assessing the sustainability of ceramic tiles based on 38 requirements relating to the environmental sustainability of the product, process and supply chain, corpor

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Onfloor Technology

JUNE 21, 2022

Concrete resurfacing is a great way to improve the look of your home or business. It can also increase the value of your property. Resurfacing concrete is a process that involves removing the top layer of concrete and replacing it with a new layer. This process can be done by a professional contractor or by yourself. If you’ve got a concrete driveway, path, or pool deck, you might be understandably worried about how to refurbish it to look its very best.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 22, 2022

The new headquarters for the Valencia Construction Sector Employment Foundation at L’Horta Vella Bétera Ind Est, Valencia, has secured first prize for MRM Architects’ Studio in the 20th edition of ASCER’s Tile of Spain Awards. The new FLCCV building is set in a rural, semi-industrial plot, surrounded by fields of olive and fruit trees, and is bounded to the north by the Carraixet ravine.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 20, 2022

Waterproof is a buzzword in the residential flooring market, but commercial building owners, designers and property managers are beginning to look at this category of flooring for their latest projects. While waterproof flooring can encompass a host of materials , including resilient sheet, laminate and even some hardwoods, the rigid core category is drumming up interest in some commercial sectors as well.

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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 23, 2022

Reviving its historic partnership with the Musei San Domenico in Forlì, Mapei is sponsoring the exhibition entitled “Maddalena. Il mistero e l’immagine” (“Mary Magdalene. The mystery and the image”), conceived and promoted by the Fondazione Cassa dei Risparmi di Forlì in collaboration with the city council. The international exhibition focuses on the enigmatic figure of Mary Magdalene as represented through some of the most treasured and fascinating works of art.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 21, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) is introducing two new CEU courses covering Natural Stone vs. Manmade Materials in Exterior and Interior Applications. According to the company, both courses compare the versatility, performance characteristics and green building considerations for both natural stone and manmade materials. According to the organization, understanding these key points will prepare participants with knowledge for design concepts, applications and how to educate clien

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 21, 2022

Chicago— NeoCon 2022, held here last week, was abuzz with optimism as commercial flooring suppliers touted rebounding sales and specifications across commercial segments in 2022. This is after two years of declining activity amid ramifications from the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the commercial market, the NeoCon show picked up steam itself versus the 2020 event; commercial flooring exhibitors say it was at about 75% of its pre-pandemic levels.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 23, 2022

Santa Fe, Springs, Calif.—Lions Floor, a rising player in the LVP, SPC, laminate and engineered hardwood flooring arena, has appointed John Madden as the new vice president of sales. In this leadership role, he will be responsible for driving the company’s growth objectives. Madden, who most recently served as regional vice president at Armstrong Flooring, brings 30-plus years of experience working with floor covering retail stores and wholesale distributors.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 21, 2022

New York, N.Y.—Mats Inc., a national commercial flooring company, said it is now under a new name and identity: Matter Surfaces. Over the past 50 years, the family-owned company said it has grown well beyond its origins selling entrance mats and now ushers in a new and exciting chapter. Matter Surfaces said it will continue to be the exclusive North American distributor for a curated selection of European brands including, BOLON, Parador Modular ONE and wineo Purline, while further establishing

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 20, 2022

Dalton—The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) hosted its inaugural “One Day to Give,” a 24-hour online fundraising drive, on Thursday, June 2. During the campaign, the non-profit said it received nearly $80K in donations, which exceeded its goal for the event. “Over 25% of these donations came from “first time” donors,” said Andrea Blackbourn, the foundation’s executive director. “Among donors who renewed past contributions, 25% accepted the +10% challenge.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 20, 2022

Salem, N.J.—In recognition of its dedication to community service, Mannington Mills said it has awarded “Stand on a Better World” scholarships to two New Jersey graduating seniors—Alex Giudice and Olivia Langley. This program, started by a Mannington associate and now in its 16th year, reflects Mannington’s unique commitment to local education. “Stand on a Better World” scholarships are fully funded by donations from Salem, N.J.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 23, 2022

(This article was originally published on NAHB.org by chief economist, Robert Dietz, and has been edited for content and style.). Washington, D.C.—To fight persistent inflation, the Federal Reserve has committed to significantly cooling demand. This approach reflects a non-monetary policy failure to fix underlying supply-side challenges that are pushing up inflation.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 23, 2022

Boston—Floorcloud, a breakthrough technology platform developed and tested over the past two years to improve jobsite quality control, has been launched by Construction Connectivity, Inc. According to the company, the solution helps contractors professionalize and protect their businesses by monitoring jobsite climate conditions in real-time, enabling them to immediately recognize issues as they occur.

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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 21, 2022

Located inside the company headquarters in Via Borsi, Milan in a brightly-lit building with large windows and water features, Ideal Standard’s new showroom is a brand communication space tailored to the needs of design professionals. Showcasing the design and technology that has always underpinned the company’s research efforts, it gives architects and business partners an overview of Ideal Standard’s products in all their various versions, beginning with the Atelier Collections.

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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 21, 2022

Confirming the longstanding importance that the Italcer Group has always attached to sustainability and care for the environment, CEO Graziano Verdi announced that the company is honoured to have joined the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions. “We will work alongside industrial and institutional players with the goal of delivering concrete solutions for a sustainable future,” he said.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 20, 2022

Orlando, Fla.—Chris McKee, Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI) president, announced the details of the group’s upcoming Annual Convention & Expo running Aug. 2-4 here at Rosen Shingle Creek. According to CFI, the full schedule presents a unique opportunity for reconnecting and networking with peers, sharing best practices and learning in practical workshops and general sessions led by industry leaders and experts.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 24, 2022

(This article was originally published on Hubspot.com and has been edited for content and style.). Would it be correct to assume a major part of your marketing strategy today is digital? Probably. Consumers and businesses alike are almost always online and on the go. You want to be able to reach them and observe their behavior where they spend their time.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 23, 2022

Washington, D.C.—Rising inflation and higher mortgage rates are slowing traffic of prospective home buyers and putting a damper on builder sentiment, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB.) In a troubling sign for the housing market, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes posted its sixth straight monthly decline in June, falling two points to 67, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 23, 2022

Washington D.C.—According to the National Associate of Home Builders (NAHB), rising interest rates and ongoing building material supply chain disruptions that raise construction costs continue to act as significant headwinds on the housing market. Overall housing starts fell 14.4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.55 million units in May from an upwardly revised reading the previous month, according to a report from the U.S.

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