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Lunch and Learn with Tile of Spain

Tile of Spain USA

Are you an architecture firm or design studio interested in expanding your tile expertise? Would you like to continue your education while exploring the world of Spanish architecture and design? Do you or your colleagues want to learn more about the advancements and innovations in ceramic tile production? Do you want to bring the latest tile trends and application techniques to your clients?

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Playlist of the Week – Working From Home

Architectural Ceramics

Week of August 10th, 2020. This Fall, things slowly enter a “new normal” as life seemingly carries on through our post-pandemic world. Your favorite pumpkin spice latte might be handed to you from a longer distance, or perhaps you’re now a Zoom pro, master of working from home in a time when uncertainty is imminent. Whatever changes you expect to see in your life this Fall, we’re here to provide perhaps the most important part — the soundtrack.

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Low-Maintenance Benefits of Ceramic and Porcelain Tile

Why Tile

When it comes to beautiful materials for your home, stylish looks may often come with the price of high-maintenance care, but that doesn’t have to be the case. As with all ceramic tile, porcelain tile’s limitless design possibilities are matched by performance and functionality, including the following low-maintenance, cost-saving benefits. Dirt & Allergen Resistance Ceramic… The post Low-Maintenance Benefits of Ceramic and Porcelain Tile appeared first on Why Tile.

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Novalis to bring rigid core production stateside

Floor Covering News

By Steven Feldman. Novalis remains on track to take rigid core production stateside in the third quarter. Novalis will be one of only a handful of manufacturers with domestic rigid core capability by 2021. However, unlike most others, it has been doing this for 30-plus years—only on the other side of the world. The difference between Novalis and the other manufacturers is knowledge and experience, according to Steve Ehrlich, vice president of sales and marketing.

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Introducing Mosa Canvas: Subtle, Versatile, Tactile Porcelain Tile

Rubble Tile

The Dutch tile makers at Mosa are well known for sustainable practices and innovative designs. Now, they’ve introduced a new porcelain tile collection created to enrich a space through its tactile relief and soft, organic character. These tiles are also hardwearing and functional, especially fit.

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Week of August 10th – Work from Home Design Tips

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. As we inch closer and closer to schools starting back up again, whether it be hybrid in-person or online, we also inch closer to the realization that we might be using out home spaces for much more than just living. Finding space within your home to dedicate solely for work or education purposes can be a struggle for some, but it doesn’t have to be!

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Natural Stone Institute: R.I.S.E. Home #29

Stone Update

Members aid with special-needs-home construction in Washington state.

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New Remodeling Trends Report Points To Growing Wellness Design Popularity

JG Kitchens

One of the impacts of Covid is that everyone is spending so much unexpected time at home. Call it a stress test on our living spaces. The contractor leads that Houzz shares point to some areas of interest that definitely tie into wellness design. The post New Remodeling Trends Report Points To Growing Wellness Design Popularity comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold Kitchen, Bath And Wellness Design, LLC.

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Being an Architect Is Hell – Painting and Contact Paper

Life of an Architect

Renovating your home is fun. as long as you have an unlimited budget and don't have to live there during the process. Unfortunately for me, I don't have either of those two things and the last two weeks have been pretty rough. not in a "working-in-a-traveling-carnival" sort of way, but I would imagine that they are both equally unpleasant and would cause you to re-evaluate your life decisions several times a day.

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Radio Stone Update -- August 12, 2020

Stone Update

Hard-Surface Imports Up in June; KBIS, Xiamen Stone Fair Updates; more.

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Daltile supports Gary Sinise Foundation

Floor Covering News

The Gary Sinise Foundation RISE program dedicates a smart home to US. Army SSG (Ret.) Rico Roman, wife Ella and their children in Brush Prairie, Wash. Dallas—Daltile recently supported the Gary Sinise Foundation provide a new home for wounded veteran Rico Roman and his family. The home is the 64 th home built by the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program.

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Why Do You Need the Best Public Adjuster in Orlando?

Kitchen and Residential Design

Insurance adjusters or public adjusters are the same. They are the people who are responsible for assessing the scope of damage to any home after an incident such as a hurricane, windstorm, tornado, or fire. They will evaluate the property in question including all the losses on behalf of the policyholder. Additionally, they will also help you to file an insurance claim or claims, and charge for their services.

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Coffee table Ideas that are stylish and Functional

Trendir Magazine

If there is one accent piece that has remained true to home décor, it is the coffee table. An item that will always be needed and loved by everyone. For some, it’s a display table for knick-knacks they know and love, for others its where they can eat a snack or two while watching TV. Regardless of what you decide to do with it, it’s always one of those items that is well-loved and better used.

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Lorin Anodized Copper Collection Promotes “Reflect Your Vision” Philosophy

The A to Z of Building

Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, announces the updated Anodized Copper Collection, ideal for exterior and interior.

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Coverings expands virtual events through 2021

Floor Covering News

Arlington, Va.—Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will expand on its digital experience, Coverings Connected. The new, multi-session Coverings Connected series will return in the form of scheduled online events that provide attendees with digital opportunities for educational webinars, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), on-demand content and an online showcase of Coverings’ tile and stone exhibitors from around the globe.

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3 Easy Ways to Cut Expenses at Home

Kitchen and Residential Design

Via Despite many people working 40+ hours a week, many Americans still struggle to save. In fact, stats show that well over half of all Americans have less than $1000 in savings. A big part of this is the hefty monthly expenses that most people have. From groceries, to subscription services, to car payments and everything in between, there are a lot of expenses that most people are responsible for.

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Register for Coverings Connected: August 26

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Have you registered for your August dose of Coverings Connected ? If not, time to do so! It takes place August 26, 2020, and includes three outstanding presentations. More details below.

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Study Shows How Red Bricks can be Converted into Energy Storage Device

The A to Z of Building

A new study by researchers at the Washington University in St. Louis reports that red bricks, some of the world’s most well-known and inexpensive building materials, can be transformed into.

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Mohawk Group provides carpet to learning spaces

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.—Each year, Mohawk Group partners with Georgia United Credit Union Foundation to “crash” deserving schools all over the state. Faculty and administration across Georgia apply for facility makeovers based on specific needs that would enhance their respective curriculum and campus. One winner receives a school makeover grant funded by the foundation and runner-up schools receive grants for specific projects.

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Canadian Lighting Manufacturers And Custom Lighting Companies

Kitchen and Residential Design

Via Have you ever considered the importance of light for your home décor? Light can do wonders for both the interior and exterior of houses and apartments, hence enabling homeowners to refresh their homes by starting a custom lighting project. Nevertheless, in order for the light to genuinely add charm to your place, you’d need the assistance of real professionals.

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Verona Marble Co. to Distribute Vadera

Stone Update

New partnership extends reach of quartz-surface producer.

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Hope’s Windows, Inc. Celebrates Membership with SWI as Company Marks 100 Years in Service

The A to Z of Building

Hope’s Windows, Inc., the nation’s leading and most experienced manufacturer of custom-designed, solid hot-rolled steel and solid bronze window and door systems, announces the Steel Window.

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Patcraft introduces Inspired Connection carpet collection

Floor Covering News

Cartersville, Ga.—Patcraft, a leader in high-performance commercial flooring, has introduced Inspired Connection, a colorpoint carpet tile and broadloom collection designed to create connected and cohesive spaces. Featuring bold visuals with textural luxe and warm colorways, the collection aims to inspire creative design to enhance connectivity and enliven spaces.

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Why Do You Need the Best Public Adjuster in Orlando?

Kitchen and Residential Design

Via Insurance adjusters or public adjusters are the same. They are the people who are responsible for assessing the scope of damage to any home after an incident such as a hurricane, windstorm, tornado, or fire. They will evaluate the property in question including all the losses on behalf of the policyholder. Additionally, they will also help you to file an insurance claim or claims, and charge for their services.

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Majestic Kitchen & Bath Gets Inc. 5000 Nod

Stone Update

North Carolina fabrication company reaches list of fastest-growing U.S. private companies for the first time.

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Hope’s Windows, Inc. Receives Hurricane and Impact Certification for Pivot Doors

The A to Z of Building

Hope’s Windows, Inc., the nation’s leading and most experienced manufacturer of custom designed, solid hot-rolled steel and solid bronze window and door systems, announces that its.

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Creating Your Space, MeasureSquare introduce flooring calculation tool

Floor Covering News

San Rafael, Calif.—Creating Your Space and MeasureSquare have partnered to support flooring dealers and their customers with a new Measure It calculation tool. The companies collaborated to create a custom interface leveraging MeasureSquare technology designed to simply and accurately estimate the amount of flooring material needed for a home. This tool accommodates virtually any room type, the company said, including stairs, and calculates for all major flooring types—carpet, tile, hardwood and

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Canadian Lighting Manufacturers And Custom Lighting Companies

Kitchen and Residential Design

Via Have you ever considered the importance of light for your home décor? Light can do wonders for both the interior and exterior of houses and apartments, hence enabling homeowners to refresh their homes by starting a custom lighting project. Nevertheless, in order for the light to genuinely add charm to your place, you’d need the assistance of real professionals.

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Coverings Connected Expands Through Early 2021

Stone Update

Online trade event includes three sessions, starting later this month.

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French Construction Output Will Contract by 11.6% in 2020

The A to Z of Building

Following the release of data from the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) showing a steep fall in construction output in the second quarter of 2020; Moustafa Ali,

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Retail Lead Management tracks prospects from start to finish

Floor Covering News

By Megan Salzano. Three years ago, Retail Lead Management (RLM) hit the market as a first-of-its-kind software system specifically designed to help flooring retailers manage their leads. Developed by America’s Floor Source CEO Jason Goldberg and an outside tech partner, Retail Lead Management has grown to become one of the most praised solutions in the industry.

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Bamboo & Cork: Repositioning in a waterproof world

Floor Covering News

By Reginald Tucker. Wellmade’s HDPC bamboo offerings showcase the latest colors and textures, including wire-brushed finishes. LVT, along with its various iterations , has led the flooring industry in terms of dollar and volume growth as well as its share of the retail showroom space. That’s due in large measure to the well-documented waterproof attributes LVT, WPC and SPC products provide.

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Mohawk donates supplies to local schools

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk is supporting safety precautions as local students, teachers and staff return to school by making several large donations in northwest Georgia prior to the beginning of the school year. Supplies include the following: Calhoun City Schools: 4,250 water bottles and 420 cannisters of disinfectant wipes. Dalton Public Schools: 500 gallons of hand sanitizer.

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Retail Recovery Across America: Bob’s Carpet Mart

Floor Covering News

Today’s Retail Recovery video takes us to Tampa, Fla., to visit Ashlie Butler, owner of Bob’s Carpet Mart with several locations in the state. Butler talks to us about the importance of selling customer service, how business will permanently change and how to adapt, bolstering shop @ home programs, brands that have stepped up to the plate in times of crisis and onward and much more!

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Branding is more important than ever

Floor Covering News

By Lisbeth Calandrino. During COVID-19, we have all experienced a major shift in how we live and conduct business. In addition, the shift continues to cause us trepidation since we have no idea what’s coming next. None of us have been here before, and we find ourselves in a reactionary mode rather than an action state of mind. No one is exempt from this situation, including your brand.

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Exclusive: Haines teams up with FloorForce

Floor Covering News

By Ken Ryan. Hoy Lanning. Glen Burnie, Md.—Haines, the flooring industry’s largest distributor, has partnered with FloorForce, the industry’s largest provider of digital technology, to bring lead development technology exclusively to members of the Haines Loyalty Club. FloorForce’s platform includes customizable product catalogs, lead insights and AR room visualization.

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Retail Recovery Across America: H&R Carpets

Floor Covering News

This edition of our Retail Recovery Across America video series takes us to Waunakee, Wis., where we visit H&R Carpets store owner Brent Ziegler. Ziegler talks to us about driving traffic in store, the impact of positive messaging, digital marketing strategies, key vendors and much more! Additions to the series are added weekly, so check back often.

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