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Client Feature: Studio James

As The Tile Turns

Few design firms capture the Vail version of mountain modern quite like Studio James. This award-winning interior design firm’s best looks are refined, contemporary, and cozy — all at once. It’s easy to see why the firm holds such a strong reputation in Vail and beyond.

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Sustainable Ceramics from Tile of Spain

Tile of Spain USA

Ceramic tile has gained notoriety as the top building material for residential and commercial spaces. Its versatility in size, format and design, combined with its strength, durability, flexibility and adaptability has allowed it to become the leading cladding option for facades, outdoor environments, walls, floors, surfaces and more. In addition to these qualities, ceramics are a completely natural, safe and hygienic material made with ingredients that come directly from the Earth.

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Biophilic Design and Ceramic Tile

Why Tile

Biophilic tile is one of the top tile trends set to make a design impression for 2021 and beyond. Whether you’re already fully on board with this trend or are still catching up, we’re here to update you on everything you need to know about biophilic design and how to incorporate it into your home… The post Biophilic Design and Ceramic Tile appeared first on Why Tile.

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TISE 2021 registration to open in April

Floor Covering News

Las Vegas—The International Surface Event (TISE), has been confirmed to take place June 16-18, 2021, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Registration will open in the next two weeks. TISE 2021, organized by Informa Markets, is taking a customer-focused approach to its return to the in-person event. As such, it surveyed past attendees via a third-party provider to ensure the decision to hold the event was a community-driven one.

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PETITE, PORCELAIN WOOD-LOOK PLANKING AT RUBBLE TILE

Rubble Tile

When it comes to designing spaces, there’s always a place for neutral tones and simplicity that can act as a blank canvas for the rest of the design. That’s the guiding principle behind Basic B, from AlysEdwards Tile & Stone. While AlysEdwards is known for.

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ABK Group completes acquisition in France

Ceramics of Italy

In contrast to what has been happening in other industrial sectors, the Italian ABK Group has continued its expansion programme with the acquisition of French firm Desvres. ABK Group will invest in remodelling the Boussois factory owned by the French company, which was founded in 1863 and posted revenues of more than €40 million in 2020. As a result, the facility will begin producing larger sizes such as 80×80 cm, 60×120 cm and 20×120 cm and will increase its output from the curre

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Excavations Reveal Ancient Roman Mosaic Floor Beneath Italian Vineyard

Why Tile

Excavations have uncovered an intricate Roman mosaic floor a few metres underneath a vineyard in northern Italy. Traces of an ancient Roman villa were first discovered near the town of Negrar di Valpolicella nearly a century ago in 1922. Attempts to uncover the villa continued over the decades, with a new round of excavations beginning… The post Excavations Reveal Ancient Roman Mosaic Floor Beneath Italian Vineyard appeared first on Why Tile.

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Study Sheds Light on Production of Roof Tiles in Imperial China

The A to Z of Building

Any visitor to China will have noticed the spectacular roofs on buildings dating from imperial times. However, the question of how these roof tiles were produced has attracted relatively little.

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12th Casalgrande Padana Grand Prix award open for entries

Ceramics of Italy

With its thirty years of history, eleven past editions and a total of more than 1700 submitted projects from all over the world, the Grand Prix architecture competition organised by Casalgrande Padana is once again open for submissions. The twelfth Grand Prix award welcomes architecture projects completed between January 2016 and December 2021 that have used Casalgrande Padana porcelain stoneware slabs for floor and/or wall coverings in any area of public or private construction, whether indoors

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Muehlbauer is ISO Tech Chair

Stone Update

Natural Stone Institute technical director heads group on standards.

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NSI completes new home for R.I.S.E. program

Floor Covering News

The Gary Sinise Foundation RISE program dedicated a new smart home to USMC CPL (Ret.) Josue Barron and his family in Temecula, Calif. Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has provided natural stone and fabrication services for another home through the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment).

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Wellness Design Products Show Up On Latest Top Industry Trend And Award Lists

JG Kitchens

It has increased in popularity over the past few years, with many new releases from major manufacturers in all product categories -- from slip-resistant flooring to circadian-friendly lighting fixtures, steam ovens to steam showers. The post Wellness Design Products Show Up On Latest Top Industry Trend And Award Lists comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Take a Small Bedroom to the Next Level

Trendir Magazine

At a glimpse, decorating and reorganizing a small bedroom might seem intimating, limiting, or even difficult. When there’s an abundance of square footage to play with, everything seems to flow together. However, when there isn’t much to play with, you might feel stuck. We are here to tell you, you can have a great space without needing to use too much square footage on hand.

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Residential Architecture 101: Shower Design

Life of an Architect

This is Residential Architecture 101: Shower Design - where we will be talking about the decisions that go into designing a proper shower. The post Residential Architecture 101: Shower Design first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Residential Architecture 101: Shower Design at Life of an Architect.

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Nonn’s Flooring expands in Wisconsin

Floor Covering News

Nonn’s Flooring has moved its Waukesha, Wis., showroom to a newly remodeled facility in New Berlin. New Berlin, Wis.— Nonn’s Flooring has moved its Waukesha, Wis., showroom to a newly remodeled facility in New Berlin. The new location boasts an attached warehouse, increased square footage and a more accessible location for residential and commercial clients alike.

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The Correct Way to Grind a Concrete Garage Floor

Onfloor Technology

Early concrete used by the Romans was made by mixing lime, volcanic ash, and water.

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5 Signs Your Paving Needs Replacing

Kitchen and Residential Design

If it has been more years than you care to imagine since you last had your driveway or parking lot paved, you may start noticing more cracks and potholes which could signal that now is the right time to get it replaced. Your asphalt pavement only has a certain lifespan, especially when you factor in heavy traffic, UV rays, and freeze-thaw cycles that can all cause wear and tear over the years.

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New Collaboration Seeks to Address Industry-Wide Challenges in Building Systems

The A to Z of Building

The National University of Singapore (NUS) together with Johnson Controls, the worldwide leader for healthy, smart and sustainable buildings, will initiate a joint collaboration on smart.

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Happy Floors unveils Crash Blue colorway

Floor Covering News

Miami, Fla.— Happy Floors has introduced a new color to its Crash collection: Crash Blue. The new color blends refreshing blue tones with the classic marble designs of the Crash collection. Like a great wave crashing onto a sandy beach, Happy Floors Crash Blue aims to fuse the richness of blue with the classic look of marble tile. Users can add a refreshing splash of color to a room while maintaining elegance with Crash Blue, the company said.

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The Correct Way to Grind a Concrete Sidewalk

Onfloor Technology

In 2016 alone, close to 10 million American’s visited a hospital after a fall. Hazards like a cluttered floor and cracked sidewalks can spell disaster for your youngest and oldest family members.

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3 Environmentally Friendly Ways to Dispose of Garbage

Kitchen and Residential Design

No matter how conscious you are with what you purchase, you will inevitably have garbage at the end that needs to be disposed of. When getting rid of waste, there are eco-friendly practices you can adopt that will help support a healthier world to live in and reduce your carbon footprint. Small but simple measures can make the world of difference, so here are some environmentally friendly ways to dispose of garbage. via Recycle The most common and eco-friendly way to get rid of garbage is by rec

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Anne-Marie Trevelyan, UK Construction Minister Announced as Keynote Speaker at the Construction Leaders’ Summit ‘Building for the Future'

The A to Z of Building

NBS, the platform for connected construction information, will once again bring policymakers, industry experts and decision-makers in construction, architecture and digital transformation together for.

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Abraham Linc expands leadership team

Floor Covering News

AJ Warne. Bridgeport, W.Va.—Abraham Linc, a leading floor covering distributor serving the mid-Atlantic markets, has promoted AJ Warne to vice president of sales and marketing. The distributor also brought on Brian Parker to the newly created role of director of marketing. “Our people are the foundation of our success as a company and the driving force behind the service experience our customers expect,” said Darren Abraham, president and CEO.

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Florim obtains B Corp certification

Ceramics of Italy

As part of its journey towards complete sustainability, in March 2020 Florim became a benefit company and introduced into its new Articles of Association a commitment to create a positive impact on the environment and the local area and community. Now the Fiorano-based company has taken a further step forward by gaining B Corp certification. The certification was granted following a rigorous analysis and assessment process conducted by B Lab, the US-based global non-profit organisation that prom

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TISE 2021 Moves Forward with June Event

Stone Update

Nevada governor OKs large-crowd guidelines; strict health measures will be in place.

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Metso Outotec Launches a New Nordtrack Mobile Screen and Crusher for Construction Customers

The A to Z of Building

Metso Outotec is adding two new products to its NordtrackTM mobile crushing and screening range. The Nordtrack S2.5 mobile screen is a small size, versatile scalping screen designed for small job.

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Ecore introduces new slip-resistant flooring

Floor Covering News

Lancaster, Pa.— Ecore, a manufacturer of safe, ergonomic and acoustic performance surfaces for commercial and athletic markets, introduced its newest Ecore Athletic surface: HydroGrip Motivate. “HydroGrip Motivate is a true safety flooring surface that provides superior slip resistance in addition to ergonomic support and comfort under foot,” said Bo Barber, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Ecore.

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Shaw unveils sustainability leadership recipients

Floor Covering News

Dalton—Shaw Industries has unveiled the recipients of its 2020 sustain[HUMAN]ability Leadership Recognition Program. The nine organizations selected for this year’s recognition program have displayed tremendous effort and progress to support the well-being of people and the planet amid the unprecedented challenges of 2020, the company said. “At Shaw, we strive to create a better future and a better world—a world in which we collectively value and invest in the health, well-being and success of a

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2021 SEFM attendees happy to gather in person

Floor Covering News

By Steven Feldman Atlanta—After a few stops and starts, the 2021 Southeast Flooring Market (SEFM) kicked off in earnest here last week amid strict safety protocols. Outside of the four-city Mohawk Roadshows, the event marked the return of in-person regional markets for the flooring industry. And, for the vast majority of vendors and retailer attendees alike, it couldn’t have come sooner.

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Armstrong rebrands, launches new channel strategy

Floor Covering News

Michel Vermette, president and CEO of Armstrong Flooring, sat down with FCNews to discuss the company’s rebranding and new channel strategy. When Michel Vermette took the reins as president and CEO of Armstrong Flooring in the fall of 2019, he challenged the team to adopt a customer-first mind­set in all facets of the operation—from manufacturing and product development to marketing and pro­motion.

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Ecore offers health care flooring CEU 

Floor Covering News

Lancaster, Pa.— ECore now offers a continuing education unit (CEU) focused on the changing demands of health care environments due to the COVID-19 pandemic and how the right flooring can impact health and wellness in these ever-evolving settings. The CEU program, titled “Health Care Flooring for the New Normal,” is designed to increase awareness and understanding of how flooring can help solve problems related to noise, staff fatigue, falls and more.

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Biden kicks off ‘Help is Here’ tour

Floor Covering News

By Ken Ryan President Joe Biden chose a flooring store in suburban Philadelphia for his first stop in a cross-country canvas to tout his administration’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package—what the White House is calling the “Help is Here” tour. The president visited Chester, Pa.-based Smith Flooring, a minority-owned/woman-owned business, where he spoke with Kristin Smith, president, and James Smith, vice president, on the benefits of the relief package for small businesses like theirs.

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FloorTek Expo 2021 dates set

Floor Covering News

Dalton— The American Floorcovering Alliance’s 2021 FloorTek Expo will be held here Sept. 14-15 at the Dalton Convention Center. “With the vaccine distributions, lowering infection rates and hopeful ‘herd immunity’ by late summer, we are optimistic that fall 2021 will be a good time for FloorTek and will move us in a positive direction to fulfill our commitment to our motto and serve the entire floor covering industry,” said Stephanie Manis, AFA’s executive director.

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RFCI Beautifully Responsible campaign resonates with consumers

Floor Covering News

La Grange, Ga.—In its report to resilient flooring manufacturers, the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) and Shelton Group, a leading marketing communications agency focused on sustainability and corporate social responsibility, validated the strong consumer preference for a healthy environment in the home. RFCI, along with 22 leading resilient flooring makers, launched the Beautifully Responsible consumer digital media campaign in November of last year.

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Neil Mack named H.B. Fuller’s flooring business VP

Floor Covering News

Aurora, Ill.— Neil Mack has joined H.B. Fuller as the new vice president of the flooring business segment. Mack will lead all aspects of strategy, business planning, innovation and cross-functional execution. Mack brings a strong background in sales, business strategy and organizational leadership and is a proven leader in the North American flooring industry, the company said.

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Obituary: Thomas Meberg, Consolidated Carpet

Floor Covering News

Former Consolidated Carpet partner, Thomas “Bud” Meberg, passed away on March 12, 2021, at Ocean Medical Center in Brick, N.J. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, he was cremated privately on March 15, 2021. His sons are in the process of scheduling a Memorial Service to be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tenafly, N.J., likely to take place later this spring.

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Morgan Sindall Construction to Deliver a New £9.7 Million Specialist STEM School in Cambridge

The A to Z of Building

Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed to deliver the brand new £9.7 million Marleigh Primary Academy on Newmarket Road, Cambridge. Interior Visual-ICT space. Image Credit: Morgan.

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