Tile of Spain USA

APRIL 8, 2021

Earlier this year, Spanish tile manufactures released new collections of ceramic pieces that would help to define the upcoming micro tile trends of 2021. While we’ve already explored this season’s top looks , that focus on muted hues that soothe the soul, organic elements that allow us to reconnect with nature and unique graphics that stimulate the senses, we’re taking a look at the bigger picture and diving into the macro-trends that will define ceramic designs this year: Museum, Supreme.

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Why Tile

APRIL 9, 2021

It’s no secret that hexagon tile is one of the most popular tile designs and one of our personal favorites. Hexagon tile’s secret to success: It delivers the best of both worlds. Both retro and a staple of modern design, hexes are playful yet inspired by nature itself. This honeycomb tile design is a hybrid… The post Unleash the Creativity of Hexagon Tile: Hexagon Tile Uses and Design Ideas appeared first on Why Tile.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 9, 2021

Intro to the 2021 LVP Selling Guide: Fourteen years ago, Floor Covering News pub­lished its first educational supplement, the Re­tailer Guide to Hardwood Flooring , to great acclaim. Floor covering dealers across the coun­try continued to request copies long after the publication hit the streets, citing the guide as an optimal training tool for new salespeople as well as a refresher for existing sales associates.

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Garden State Tile Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

High-style meets advanced durability with 2CM porcelain pavers from Garden State Tile – all manufactured in the USA! From wood-looks to natural stone inspired graphics, this collection of outdoor pavers features all of the technical benefits of high-quality porcelain tile with a 2 centimeter thickness that’s capable of withstanding all elements of the great outdoors.

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Trendir Magazine

APRIL 8, 2021

Today, we’re going to focus on rustic modern houses because they’re beautiful and we need more of them in our lives. Modern rustic homes mix the rustic open plan that makes it easy to keep in contact with everyone in your home, with the modern architectural elements, like large windows to let the light in. You’ll also enjoy the preserved and exposed natural architectural elements, and the modern furniture throughout the house.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 4, 2021

We are going to be talking about the fantasy of being an architect versus reality. Welcome to episode 72 “Architectural Disconnect”. The post Ep 072: Architectural Disconnect first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 072: Architectural Disconnect at Life of an Architect. We are going to be talking about the fantasy of being an architect versus reality.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2021

Solon, Ohio— Tarkett, a worldwide leader in flooring and sports surface solutions, has entered into a distribution partnership with Ohio Valley Flooring. Effective immediately, Ohio Valley will represent the company’s resilient product portfolio with a footprint that spans the Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and West Virginia markets. The agreement expands Tarkett’s distribution network, enhancing the company’s ability to effectively respond to the needs of commercial and residential custo

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 7, 2021

Deciding to replace your roof shingles is an important decision. But choosing just anyone to replace them can lead to other problems you may not want. This is why you need to hire a professional to help you out. If you live around North Carolina or just moved into the area and you want to get your shingles replaced, you may wonder how you can find a good roofing company in Raleigh that can do a good job for you.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 8, 2021

Architects may almost be as well known for their spectacles as their fashion sense. I think that more than the average bespectacled person, architects view eyewear as a personal statement of personality, taste, and creativity. I have always been a firm believer that an eyewear booth would be awesome at an architectural convention. The post Architects and Their Spectacles first appeared on Life of an Architect.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2021

Pegasus White. Dallas, Texas— Daltile has introduced two new additions to its extra-large natural stone slab offering: Bravo Preto and Pegasus White. Bravo Preto is a granite with a soft black background accented by active white veining, giving the illusion of movement and dynamic energy for a contemporary look. Pegasus White features soft, sophisticated graining that aims to replicate the ripples on beach sand left by the rhythmic flow of waves.

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Garden State Tile Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Realistic images of marble, fragments, and glass find their geometric composition, complemented by a brick format with understated pastel tones in the Materic Collection from Garden State Tile. Available in an 8″x8″ terrazzo or 3″x16″ handcrafted brick format, Materic exudes the authentic taste of a handmade artifact to create genuine representations of color and material in a porcelain format.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 5, 2021

If you are in the market for kitchen cabinets that will allow flexibility and versatility, look no further than wood cabinets. They fit perfectly into any kitchen style, whether it is traditional, contemporary, or ultra-modern. Every type of wood offers its pros and cons, and you can decide which is best for your renovation or kitchen update. Depending on whether you are upgrading individual cabinets in your kitchen, or you are going through a full remodeling process, wood cabinets can be the pe

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Onfloor Technology

APRIL 9, 2021

Concrete overlays are a great way to restore and beautify existing concrete floors without needing to totally remove them. Overlays can last a lifetime and add value to a property. They can also add fresh color and a nice decorative style that your clients will love.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 5, 2021

Mohawk Group’s Relaxing Floors was recognized for its sustainability attributes. Calhoun, Ga.–Mohawk Group’s award-winning Relaxing Floors carpet line is featured in The Journal of Sustainability’s special issue—“Architecture and Salutogenesis: Beyond Indoor Environmental Quality.”. The inclusion is a notable distinction, achieving scholarly recognition for the line’s strong scientific backing and sustainability-driven initiative.

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JG Kitchens

APRIL 7, 2021

Last week, President Biden introduced a $2 trillion infrastructure plan chock full of healthy home ideas. I share those ideas in my latest Forbes.com piece. The post New Infrastructure Plan Boosts Wellness Design Potential For Nation’s Homes comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 4, 2021

As spring morphs into summer, many people who live in warm climate begin to dread the hot summer days. Others look forward to it because it is an opportunity for them to break out the swimming costumes and go frolicking in the water. This body of water can either be natural or man-made. Some people might have the time and funds to take summer breaks while others may not.

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Onfloor Technology

APRIL 6, 2021

Concrete resurfacing can be a logical decision to make if you need to restore old, deteriorated concrete.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 5, 2021

By Ken Ryan Following a strong start to 2021, flooring dealers see no reason for a slowdown as they enter the second quarter. In fact, many say the best is yet to come as the residential sector in particular continues to fuel a surge in business. San Antonio-based O’Krent’s Abbey Flooring continues to see a brisk pace of sales activity despite the pandemic.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 5, 2021

By Megan Salzano From Scandinavian minimalist design to biophilia and even the pandemic, global influences are shaping U.S. ceramic design. Whether it’s through calming colors or nature-inspired textures, ceramic styles are tapping the needs of today’s consumer to feel connected to nature, comforted and safe while at home. Cozy Essentials. “A design movement that I personally like to call ‘Cozy Essentials,’ which can be considered an evolution of minimalistic design, is a trend that combines the

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2021

Il Veneziano Terrazzo Style. Chicago— Fiandre , part of the Iris Ceramica Group, launched Il Veneziano, a through-body Terrazzo-style porcelain. The company also added new polished Italian marble looks to its Maximum Marmi range of large format panels. Il Veneziano. Il Veneziano is designed to echo the traditions of age-old artisan craftsmanship. Introduced into contemporary projects, Il Veneziano aims to be a luxurious tribute to the 15 th century palaces overlooking the Venetian Lagoon.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2021

Since 2016, The Natural Stone Institute has been in collaboration with the Gary Sinise Foundation to provide support for the R.I.S.E. program. Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute made a donation to the Gary Sinise Foundation in support of its R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program. The R.I.S.E. program builds 100% mortgage-free, specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 9, 2021

Sweden—Bjelin, owned by Välinge majority shareholder, Pervanovo Invest AB, began construction of what the company said is the world’s largest wood flooring factory in Ogulin, Croatia. It is slated to be used for the production of flooring featuring Woodura surface technology under license from Välinge Innovation. “I am very pleased that after 10 years of hard and very costly development work we are finally ready to scale up our powder-based production considerably in order to introduce a new woo

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 5, 2021

By Steven Feldman W ith the recent announcement that the rescheduled Surfaces is “officially” a go for June, it’s time to start making plans. Book your flights, reserve your hotel rooms and register. Even though many of the big names will be taking a pass until next February, there will still be hundreds of exhibitors showcasing their wares. As well, the anticipation of connecting with friends after all this time should have you salivating like Pavlov’s dogs.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 9, 2021

Washington, D.C.—The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the first quarter 2021 posted a reading of 86, up 38 points from the first quarter of 2020. The finding is a signal of residential remodelers’ confidence in their markets, for projects of all sizes. “The remodeling market has recovered from the pandemic and continues to grow as the economy strengthens,” said Steve Cunningham, NAHB remodelers chair and a remodeler from Will

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2021

Shaw vaccinations. Dalton—Three rival Georgia-based carpet companies—Mohawk, Shaw and Engineered Floors—took a break from their floor covering competition to focus on a foe that united them: COVID-19. Recently, the companies collaborated on a vaccination outreach event for the workers at their Dalton-area plants. Almost 5,000 shots were administered over two weeks in the northwest Georgia city that’s called the “carpet capital of the world.”.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2021

By Lisbeth Calandrino As we continue into what we think is our “post-pandemic” period, there are still many shifting consumer trends — people who remain reluctant about going shopping, dining out indoors at restaurants or having installers in their houses. I say “post” because there are several signs that still indicate that we’re very much in the throes of a pandemic.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2021

Hammond, La.— RollMaster Software is rolling out an online reputation management product for flooring dealers. RM5Star makes it easy for flooring businesses to gain positive online reviews, increase search engine visibility, and improve their online reputation and NPS (net promoter score). For existing RollMaster customers, RM5Star integrates with their core software system, but any flooring dealer can take advantage regardless of the business system they use.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2021

(First of two parts) A transition has begun at Shaw Floors as Vance Bell recently announced his retirement as CEO. Bell remains chairman for a year as Tim Baucom, president, now assumes the added responsibilities of running the business. Bell said the timing is right for a number of reasons, not the least of which is projections of solid business over the next several years.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 9, 2021

Jim Harrington. Santa Fe Springs, Calif.— Top five flooring distributor, Galleher LLC, has named Jim Harrington as its vice president of marketing and brand strategy. Harrington most recently served as CMO of Cremo, where he managed the growth of the company from start-up to becoming the largest independent men’s grooming company in the U.S. Harrington brings to Galleher a wealth of experience, having run some of the most recognized advertising agencies in the country, working with industry lead

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 5, 2021

(Editor’s note: Following is the second installment in a new series promoting Women of the Flooring Business, a social media group that provides members with a platform to share their experiences, observations and best practices.). By Rachel Berlin W hen I was first approached by Lisbeth Calandrino and Michelle Winters to be an “admin” for the “Women of the Flooring Business” Facebook group, I said, “Why me?

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2021

Washington, D.C.— Residential construction employment increased by 37,000 in March and has now surpassed the level in February 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic led to massive job losses in construction and other sectors of the economy, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). About 518,000 residential construction jobs were created in the past 11 months, offsetting all the 471,800 residential construction jobs lost in March and April of 2020 and February 2021.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 3, 2021

Temperatures are rising, and the air is getting warm, signaling that delightful spring is happening once again. Buds and blooms appear, birds sing, and everything tells you to enjoy the fantastic weather. There's no need to be cooped up any longer, so go ahead and turn off your heater. But, before you put your thick jackets aside, take time to give your heating oil tank some love for keeping you warm throughout winter.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2021

Solon, Ohio— Tarkett released its 2020 Corporate Social & Environmental Responsibility (CSR) report. Fully audited by an independent third-party organization, KPMG, this report showcases the company’s ongoing sustainability performance. “In the last ten years, we have achieved strong progress in sustainability,” said CEO Fabrice Barthélemy. “In many cases we have exceeded our 2020 objectives, developing circular economy initiatives, reducing our carbon footprint and eco-designin

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2021

By Jim Augustus Armstrong Effective marketing can be divided into two broad categories: direct response and branding. Direct response is designed to get an immediate response from prospects by giving them a strong call to action. Branding, also known as “delayed response,” is where you put your business name out there repeatedly in order to build up name recognition over time.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 9, 2021

Dalton, Ga.—The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) and its member companies worked with organizations across the greater Dalton community to support vital vaccination efforts. CRI collaborated with industry members, local health organizations, state and local governments and numerous volunteers—as well as the Latin American Association—to procure vaccines for both carpet industry workers and the greater Dalton community.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2021

Industry leaders, unsung heroes recognized. Factory workers, CEOs, tradeshow organizers and scientists developing COVID-19 vaccines. These represent a few of the names on FCNews ’ annual “People Making a Difference” list—an annual tribute to those going above and beyond the call of duty. The list includes familiar names to the flooring industry—executives and CEOs—as well as those flying under the radar and even some with no connection to flooring.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2021

Industry leaders, unsung heroes recognized. Factory workers, CEOs, tradeshow organizers and scientists developing COVID-19 vaccines. These represent a few of the names on FCNews ’ annual “People Making a Difference” list—an annual tribute to those going above and beyond the call of duty. The list includes familiar names to the flooring industry—executives and CEOs—as well as those flying under the radar and even some with no connection to flooring.

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