Granada Tile

JULY 27, 2021

Designers have been using tiles for a long time to create a welcoming, unique and artistic space. Over the years, tiles have come in clay, ceramic, laminate, vinyl, and many other materials. Our handcrafted encaustic cement tiles let you take your creativity to the next level, and there are many reasons why they’re so popular. Explore why you should learn about artisan-poured cement tiles for your next design project.

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 27, 2021

Not all tiles can be used outdoors, and you might have heard about using porcelain paving on your patio or in your garden – but why? Porcelain is the perfect choice for your outdoor paving, but only when 20mm thick or more. From our famous changeable weather to heavy garden furniture, the great British outdoors can be a hostile environment for tiles.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio—The National Building Granite Quarries Association (NBGQA) has voted to merge with the Natural Stone Institute to further advance industry efforts to support quarry advocacy, sustainability, outreach to architects and designers and continued efforts to promote the use of natural stone. “This is an opportunity through consolidation to further strengthen the industry and create a uniform voice for natural stone,” said NBGQA board president, Greg Flint (Coldspring).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 30, 2021

Seeing so many tiles day in day out can lead to a mind full of fabulous images, but it can be hard to remember every range, pattern, and design that’s tickled our fancy over the years. That said, there are some pieces in particular that have stayed with us, becoming firm favourites that we will never forget, so we thought we’d share a few of those with you, starting with a selection from Italy.

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Why Tile

JULY 26, 2021

Looking to add mosaic tile to your home or business? You’ve come to the right place. We have everything you need to know about why and how to use mosaic tile, including the best places to install it and the most creative designs. But let’s start with what makes a tile a “mosaic” tile in… The post Mosaic Tile Ideas: Your Big Guide to Little Tiles appeared first on Why Tile.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JULY 24, 2021

Building or renting a house is only the first step in creating a warm home that you’ll always want to get back to. While some people might argue that there isn’t anything like a perfect home, there are several things you could do to make yours warm and inviting, and just right for you. Other aspects of setting up a home like furniture arrangement, tiling, and so on are important, however, the beauty of most homes depend on one key aspect-painting.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2021

Bethany, Conn.— Laticrete has expanded its best-in-class waterproofing and crack isolation membrane portfolio with the addition of two new products: Hydro Ban XP and Hydro Barrier Plus. Hydro Ban XP is the line’s premium offering designed to include all the benefits of Hydro Ban, such as a quicker cure time and a lifetime warranty but offers more extreme performance for a wider variety of conditions, such as substrate temperatures as low as 35°F to extremely high temperatures in steam showers an

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Garden State Tile Blog

JULY 30, 2021

Old-world trends have made a much-welcomed resurgence into the design world recently, and there’s one fan-favorite that is bringing its own contemporary twist: Terrazzo. Terrazzo’s widely recognized speckled character is seen not only on the floors of churches, hospitals, and airports but also as a fashion pattern on mugs, bags, home decor, and more!

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JG Kitchens

JULY 28, 2021

I've now had two of my pieces published by Blue Zones, including this past weekend. I'm extremely proud to share it here with my Gold Notes readers. The piece was inspired by my 15 Summer Fitness Goal Tips, and includes some of them. You can click this link to get the rest of the tips. The post How to Design Your Home to Help you Move More, Eat Better, and Sleep Soundly comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 29, 2021

Cartersville, Ga.— Patcraft, a leader in high-performance commercial flooring, has introduced its newest modular collection , Renewed Escape. Inspired by images of textured architecture and structural details, the abstract patterns aim to create transition and movement across the floor. Available in three styles and six neutral colorways, the 24 x 24 carpet tiles are designed for durability and flexibility in a variety of environments, including tenant improvement and multifamily spaces.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 28, 2021

Our profession has been represented as architects on screen for entertainment purposes for quite some time. As a profession, we have been portrayed in various movies and television series for almost as long as the mediums have been around. The post Architects on the Screen first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Architects on the Screen at Life of an Architect.

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The Armchair Builder

JULY 28, 2021

July 28, 2021 We just published a new video in our owner builder online course that covers the pre-pour quality inspection for the concrete driveway. A new concrete driveway can cost up to $10k so it’s very important we hold our concrete contractor accountable. So in this video we share the specific quality checks required […].

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Onfloor Technology

JULY 28, 2021

Did you know that, according to IBISWorld , there are 121,876 flooring installer businesses this year in the US? The growth of these businesses in 2021 was 4.8%, and they experienced an annualized business growth of 3% between 2016 and 2021.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 28, 2021

Dalton—The American Floorcovering Alliance (AFA) said it will showcase a variety of new, cutting-edge industry products through its 2021 FloorTek Expo Innovations Showcase. Attendees will get up close and personal opportunities to view these new items before they become available, according to organizers. Products featured in the Innovations Showcase include items from brands like AEI, Eltex, Freeman Schwabe, Taconic, Tuftco and more.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 25, 2021

Is Architecture Art? THis is a question I have been asking architects for years and the answers are always interesting. The post Ep 080: Is Architecture Art? first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 080: Is Architecture Art? at Life of an Architect. Is Architecture Art? THis is a question I have been asking architects for years and the answers are always interesting.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 29, 2021

Paramount Global Surfaces, the parent company of Happy Floors and Ceramic Technics, has expanded its management team with three key positions: vice president of operations; senior director of product; and director of LVT. John Herrera. John Herrera was appointed vice president of operations with responsibility for leading a shared-service group supporting the divisional businesses within warehouse operations and distribution, supply-chain management, safety and indirect sourcing.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 30, 2021

Dalton—Mohawk Industries has completed of The Floor Covering Business to Business (fcB2B) Version 3.0 EDI Standards certification process, according to Lewis Davis, senior director of technology and research, World Floor Covering Association (WFCA). In conjunction with certified software provider RFMS, Mohawk tested multiple scenarios entailing product catalogs, purchase orders and purchase order acknowledgments, ship notices (ASN) and invoices validating that Mohawk is complying with the versio

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Floor Covering News

JULY 29, 2021

By Ken Ryan Sarasota, Fla.— FCA Network conferences are not your ordinary buying group meetings. Instead, these are intimate gatherings more resembling a family outing than business conference. Here at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, members brought their families and participated in activities, from networking to beach parties. “Each and every member couldn’t say enough about how the event went, and I couldn’t have expected more from the vendors,” Olga Robertson, FCA Network president, told FCNews.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 29, 2021

Travis Bass. Barnwell, S.C.—Travis Bass, executive VP for sales and marketing, will be retiring from Swiss Krono USA, Inc., a subsidiary of the Swiss Krono Group, Dec. 31, 2021 following twenty-one years of service with the company. Succeeding Bass will be Kyle Brown, formerly vice president of global sales at Aden + Anais, Inc. “Travis Bass has made significant contributions, leading our sales and marketing initiatives since the company began operations here in the U.S.,” said Swiss

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Floor Covering News

JULY 28, 2021

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk Group was awarded the title of Environmentally Preferred Sourcing Designated Supplier by Vizient, a leading healthcare performance improvement company. The designation showcases Mohawk Group’s dedication to creating and maintaining environmentally preferable manufacturing, distribution and maintenance programs, the company said. “Mohawk Group is proud to be identified as an Environmentally Preferred Sourcing designated supplier,” said Earle Jenkins, senior vice president of s

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2021

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) will be hosting a webinar on Friday, August 6, to provide members with important information surrounding all facets of addressing cybersecurity —from awareness to prevention and response. Hosted by Lewis Davis, senior director of technology and research, WFCA; Jeff King, WFCA’s legal counsel; and Stacy Eickhoff, senior vice president of risk strategies, the webinar will focus on cybersecurity best practices and defenses to protect small business

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Floor Covering News

JULY 30, 2021

Washington, D.C.—Increased activity in the housing market in the wake of COVID-19, combined with rising housing prices, has hampered prospective buyers’ outlook on the housing market and their ability to buy a home, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). NAHB’s Housing Trends Report (HTR) found that 64% of prospective home buyers in the second quarter of 2021 expect that finding the right home will be harder in the months ahead, compared to 54% in the last quarter of 2020

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Floor Covering News

JULY 28, 2021

Chattanooga—Aterian Investment Partners (Aterian), a private investment firm, through its portfolio company, Xpress Global Systems, LLC (XGS), has acquired Delta Distribution/Michigan Carpet, a specialized flooring less-than-truckload company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich. “Our acquisition of Delta Distribution complements the overall business offerings of XGS and again marks another meaningful evolution of our portfolio,” said Dan Martin, CEO, XGS.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 30, 2021

By Ken Ryan Aurora, Colo.—It was 18 months in the making, but the first in-person gathering of CCA Global flooring retailers was well worth the wait. Carpet One president, John Gilbert (left), with Flooring America/Canada president, Keith Spano, agreed that the integration of the groups was an important step for the co-op. To say the three-day CCA convention here at the Gaylord Rockies was a welcomed respite from the day-to-day grind of retailing would be a gross understatement.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 26, 2021

Washington, D.C.— Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 6.6% in June to a 676,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The June number follows downward revisions to the May estimate and marks the lowest rate since April 2020. Despite the recent cooling trend, new home sales are up 13.5% on a year-to-date basis, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

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