Tile of Spain USA

JULY 9, 2020

Thanks to their versatility in finish, format, shape and size, ceramic tiles offer an unlimited number of design solutions for residential and commercial spaces with which we can explore. However, when it comes to defining the style and personality of a space, it is color that becomes the key decorative element. The diversity of colors and chromatic scales that can be found in the collections from Spanish manufacturers allows almost any color scheme to become a reality. .

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 10, 2020

Week of July 6th, 2020. The post-Fourth of July dog days of Summer are right around the corner, and what better way to beat the Summer lull by taking the family on that National Parks Road Trip you’ve always had in mind! Whether it be Googling the closest local park out of the 419 National Parks, or taking that big trip to Yellowstone in the rented RV, be sure you’re equipped with plenty of road games and our favorite tracks for creating that National Parks trip the one of your dream

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As The Tile Turns

JULY 8, 2020

It's no secret that Colorado is home to some of the nation's most talented designers. These design thought leaders make our work at Decorative Materials that much more enjoyable. We especially love working with Kimberly Timmons Interiors (KTI) ? an acclaimed design studio based in the heart of Denver. A featured member of the Colorado Homes & Lifestyles 2019 Circle of Excellence , Kimberly has an eye to cater to diverse aesthetics.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2020

The 2019 winner in the interior design category was the project “Waiting room within the platforms of a bus station in Villanueva de la Serena (Badajoz)” by José María Sánchez García. The nineteenth edition of the Tile of Spain Awards in Architecture, Interior Design and Final Degree Project is kicking off with a call for entries. Entries may be submitted from now until October 23, 2020.

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Why Tile

JULY 6, 2020

The post Get Outside With Our Guide to Outdoor Tile appeared first on Why Tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 6, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. With the 4th of July fireworks show still fresh in your memory, time to take some relaxation and round up the family for a getaway to somewhere a little less busy. With July being National Parks Month, what better time to appreciate what nature has to offer by visiting one of 419 (and counting!) National Parks here in the United States!

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 6, 2020

We have extensively covered the work of counterfeit ceramacist Diogo Machado – aka Add Fuel – but have recently discovered another artist with a similar take on tiles. Catalan visual artist Javier de Riba creates tiled flooring with stencils and spray paints. Karratuak/Oreneta/Bungalow (Barcelona/Tarragona). Conlloga (Castelló, País Valencià).

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

JULY 7, 2020

Would you agree that mortars and grouts matter to a successful tile installation project? And that you need them to be properly mixed?

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Why Tile

JULY 9, 2020

The post Artisan Planter Box Auction appeared first on Why Tile.

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Stone Update

JULY 8, 2020

Member provide natural stone, fabrication for special-needs veteran’s new home.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2020

Kimberly Callahan, stepdaughter of Woody Sanders, president of DW Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting in Marietta, Ga., is NTCA’s $5,000 Grand Prize Tom Ade Scholarship Award winner for 2020. The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) recently announced its 2020 Tom Ade Scholarship Award winners for academic achievement. This year’s program featured one $5,000 Grand Prize scholarship winner as well as several $1,000 winners.

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JG Kitchens

JULY 8, 2020

Millions of us are wearing face masks these days to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus causing the Covid-19 pandemic. That has created an interesting new storage challenge in our homes: Where the heck should we keep them? I hang mine on a doorknob in my entry foyer. That makes it difficult — not impossible, mind you, but harder — to leave home without one.

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Life of an Architect

JULY 5, 2020

Do you have a design culture in your office? Why is it that some firms have it and others don’t? A culture of design isn’t something that just happens, there has to be a plan, it needs to be cultivated, and even then, without the right sort of people in place, you might be fighting an uphill battle. Continue reading 053: Culture of Design at Life of an Architect.

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Stone Update

JULY 7, 2020

Covid-19 affects U.S. residential remodeling market; Marmomacc 2020 online only; more.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

By Reginald Tucker. NextFlor, a new product from SRP Industries, offers the visual appeal and performance attributes of competing natural products without the shortcomings. With so much competition in the resilient category today—especially within the LVT, WPC and SPC product subsegments—it’s easy to fall into the “me-too” trap. But one company, Akron, Ohio-based SRP Industries, is looking to change the game with a new iteration of resilient flooring based on advanced polymer technology.

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The Armchair Builder

JULY 6, 2020

July 6, 2020 A new house foundation is such a complicated part of the structure. And since it’s so important to get it right, we’ve created a three part video series covering best practices when building a new home. There are three major parts to a quality house foundation… Foundation Engineering – including the walls […].

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JULY 10, 2020

Your outdoor space boosts the aesthetics of your home while playing other functions. Without the right drainage system, your outdoor space could be a total mess. Examples of damage that can be caused by poor drainage include soil erosion, plant damage, damage to your home’s foundation and a muddy lawn. It could also cause issues on the paved surfaces.

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The A to Z of Building

JULY 8, 2020

The Royal Academy of Engineering has today announced JCB’s electric digger (19C-1E) as the winner of the 2020 MacRobert Award, the most prestigious prize for UK engineering innovation. The.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

By Ken Ryan. Karastan’s Vivid Introspective. While carpet’s footprint in the home has shrunk in the past decade, the trend has allowed better, higher-end goods to thrive within residential settings. Mill executives cite two reasons for this shift: 1) with carpet mostly relegated to the bedroom, consumers want a nicer look in that space; and 2) with most hard surfaces priced above carpet, homeowners are willing to consider carpet at a higher price point than before.

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Stone Update

JULY 8, 2020

New title reflects enlarging footprint of product distribution.

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Trendir Magazine

JULY 8, 2020

For every lover of rustic decor, there is a tiny bit that wishes there was a modern twist to such decorating style. Rustic decor is notorious for having key elements that instantly make a room come to life while feeling extremely rustic. With that being said, modern rustic is taking the spotlight and making rustic decor feel that much grander. The key is working with elements that are contemporary yet don’t take away from your rustic style.

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The A to Z of Building

JULY 10, 2020

Glass is an immensely interesting archaeological material: While its fragility and beauty is fascinating in itself, geochemical studies of invisible tracers can reveal more than what meets the eye.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2020

In Part I of this episode of FCNews ‘ Retail Recovery Across America series, FCNews publisher, Steven Feldman, sits down with Steven Lewis of Lewis Floor & Home in Northbrook, Ill., to discuss the state of business, how the high-end store took advantage of down time and what it’s doing to maintain a safe and healthy showroom and installation business.

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Stone Update

JULY 8, 2020

Industry group honors six for academic achievement.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2020

Elgin, Ill.—TAJ Flooring, a leader in commercial-grade luxury vinyl flooring in the U.S., named Elizabeth Sullivan as director of marketing. In this position, Sullivan will lead the planning and execution of marketing strategies for the company. With her prior industry knowledge, well-rounded marketing proficiency and her appreciation for team values and collaboration, the company said Sullivan will be a key contributor to the overall growth and market share of the TAJ brand.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

By Ken Ryan. The flooring division of RC Willey Home Furnishings has seen a 30% increase in the average ticket order. The COVID-19 punch that temporarily dazed flooring retailers during late March-April has been supplanted by a rather frenetic period of activity, resulting in higher ticket orders and, in some cases, record sales. Despite scores of showrooms being closed for weeks, many retailers contacted by FCNews say they have bounced back quickly and are matching 2019 levels on the strength o

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

By Reginald Tucker. Some suppliers tout a high level of product quality and attention to manufacturing details; others cite innovations in staining and finishing technologies that accentuate hardwood’s natural aesthetic attributes. Then there are those who say the key to success lies in tailored, go-to-market strategies that aim to drive brand awareness at retail.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 10, 2020

Lewis Davis. As part of the World Floor Covering Association’s (WFCA) Knowledge is Power webinar series, Lewis Davis, senior director of technology & research, and several industry manufacturers will host the first fcB2B educational webinar. Attendees will find out what fcB2B is by participating in the upcoming webinar to learn how it can help businesses be more productive and more successful.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2020

Sergio Alvarez. San Diego, Calif.—Duchateau, the luxury architectural surfaces brand, has named Sergio Alvarez as its chief executive officer. He will assume the day-to-day leadership of the company effective July 6, 2020. Alvarez is an accomplished executive with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for fast growth and has been serving in the chief operating officer role for the past year at Duchateau.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

Schönox HPS North America, Inc. offers technical training and seminars that provide opportunities to learn about the full range of our products, installation tips, and subfloor preparation details. Online Training Webinars and CEUs are available now due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Below are this month’s available sessions: Schönox Training: Basics 101.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

( Third of three parts ). By Jim Augustus Armstrong. I launched Flooring Success Systems in October of 2007—right before the U.S. economy tanked. I had the task of somehow helping my floor dealer clients survive what was to become the worst economy since the Great Depression. A key marketing approach I taught (and still teach) follows the example of a chiropractor from Arizona who built three practices that grossed over a mil- lion dollars annually.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 7, 2020

The St. Vincent’s Hospital Pediatric Emergency Center project. Wauwatosa, Wis.—Bostik, Inc., a leader in specialty adhesives and installation systems for building construction, recently received two 2020 Starnet Design Awards. Each year, the firm holds its design awards program, where excellence in various commercial floor covering installations is recognized.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2020

In Part II of Retail Recovery Across America: Lewis Floor & Home , Steven Lewis discusses what makes a successful product assortment, what consumers are buying today, what’s changed for business permanently and the great migration from big cities to small suburbs. Additions to the series are added weekly, so check back often. Access to the series is also available through our social media platforms, where we are promoting each new video as it goes live.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 10, 2020

Mansfield, Mass.—The Belknap White Group has made free weekly educational Zoom webinars available for its customers. “Right now is an ideal time for customers to benefit from these webinars,” said Jillian Stworzydlak, BWG’s marketing & digital media director. “In particular, now is a great time to offer opportunities for them to develop and refine their individual skills.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

Corporate Gold. Aliquippa, Pa.—Ardex Americas was recognized at the 2020 Starnet Commercial Flooring Design Awards across several different categories. This year’s awards drew nearly 40 applications from flooring contractors who used Ardex or Henry products for their installation. “ARDEX is grateful to be included in a number of prize-winning installations from across the country,” said Robert Dalton, Ardex manager of strategic partnerships. “Starnet’s Design Awards

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Floor Covering News

JULY 10, 2020

Dalton—For the tenth consecutive year , Shaw Industries has been named to Elearning! Magazine’s 2020 Learning! 100 list for its comprehensive education and training efforts. According to Shaw, Elearning ! Magazine specifically recognized its excellence in the category of Innovation for its embrace of Design Thinking culture. Shaw ranked No. 2, and is the only flooring manufacturer on the list.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 10, 2020

Lewis Davis. As part of the World Floor Covering Association’s (WFCA) Knowledge is Power webinar series, Lewis Davis, senior director of technology & research, and several industry manufacturers will host the first fcB2B educational webinar. Attendees will find out what fcB2B is by participating in the upcoming webinar to learn how it can help businesses be more productive and more successful.

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