Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This season, ceramic surface design will focus on restoring balance in interior and exterior settings. The use of neutral and raw colors combined with sober and matte finishes will evoke an organic and artisanal atmosphere that will reradiate feelings of comfort and relaxation. In collaboration with the Habitat Trends Observatory (OTH), we present four key trends that will define 2022 decorative ceramic reliefs and graphics.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Granada Tile has become a leading name in encaustic cement tiles worldwide. Our tiles are the design item of choice for famous interior designers, home builders, and architects. They’re renowned for their ability to withstand heavy use and create a superb surface for primary flooring, bathrooms, kitchen backsplashes, and other design elements. However, there’s a lot of things about us you may not know!

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Target Ceramics ‘ large format FuoriFormato collections offer design concepts like no other. Its catalogue of creative surface solutions covers a wonderfully wide breadth of inspirations, finishes, and attitudes with advanced digital production processes forming detailed artworks and striking designs. Thelma & Louise. Mary Poppins. Many of the collection names celebrate and take inspiration from iconic films and female figures such as Bridget Jones, Mary Poppins, and Mulan with designs

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Mountville, Pa.—AHF Products partnered with key distributors across the country to represent the company’s newly expanded and comprehensive commercial flooring portfolio. These relationships expand AHF’s ability to effectively respond to the needs of commercial customers in key geographies, according to the company. The AHF Contract Portfolio includes homogeneous sheet, heterogeneous sheet, inlaid heterogeneous sheet, LVT, commercial hardwood and new Vinyl Based Tile (VBT).

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Realstone

DECEMBER 12, 2021

New York Blue Shadowstone> Berkshire Buff Estate Stone> Berkshire Buff Ledgestone> Sierra Shadowstone > New York Blue Shadowstone > Silver Alabaster Shadowstone > Berkshire Buff Ledgestone> Sierra Shadowstone > Pewter Ledgestone Panels and Tiles > Sierra Shadowstone > Sierra Accentstone > The post 12 Holiday Decorated Fireplaces appeared first on Realstone Systems.

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JG Kitchens

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Did you know that 92 percent of adults who set New Year's Resolutions fail to achieve them? I came across this nugget while researching my latest story on the topic for Forbes.com. It didn't surprise me much. I've failed in the past. Odds are, you have too. I learned that our homes have a powerful role to play in supporting -- or sabotaging -- our success.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 17, 2021

After sourcing our first lot of marvellous murals, we decided to collect five more, each with a distinctive style and message. To access the full article become a Diary of a Tile Addict member. - Signup.

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Rubble Tile

DECEMBER 15, 2021

TEC is the tile and design industry’s most well-known brand for grout and setting materials. We keep sets of grout samples handy in the showroom at all times because the grout color and type are important elements of any install. Their products are reliable, from.

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The A to Z of Building

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Contrary to previous assumptions, a surprising result in road engineering research shows that visible light contributes to the aging of bitumen, which can ultimately damage road pavements.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 13, 2021

After a few weeks of trends we thought it would be fun to do a little trend-predicting of our own. Being of the best places to tile, we’ve selected bathrooms as our space of choice. Let’s see if you agree with what we’ve come up with! @emmafishman_stylist @ca_pietra_. 1. Showers as statements. We definitely agree with the experts here.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Calhoun, Ga.—In its 12th annual environmental, social and governance report, Mohawk Industries stressed its commitment to innovating for a better tomorrow through strategic initiatives that are better for people, the planet and the business’ performance. “Each year, this report quantitatively assesses our progress in important areas such as carbon emissions and our use of natural resources, and it also provides insights into what defines us as an organization,” said Jeff Lorberbaum, Mohawk’s cha

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Graphics are the language that architects use to communicate intent to the people we serve. We draw to explain our designs, to explain the materials, and much more. so welcome to Episode 90: Architectural Graphics. The post 090: Architectural Graphics first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading 090: Architectural Graphics at Life of an Architect.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Photo by Erda Estremera on Unsplash Moving from one location to another is full of hassle and stress. It's not an event where you call for a service provider, and the rest is done. Even when moving locally, experts say that you should sell furniture and other items as much as possible and buy brand new stuff upon arrival. However, if you decide to move your belongings, hire the right moving company.

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Onfloor Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Polyurethane is a type of coating for hardwood floors that can be applied to the floor with either a roller or brush. While polyurethane offers many benefits, it does have some drawbacks as well. Depending on the type of polyurethane used, it may contain toxic substances which are harmful to humans and animals. When this substance dries out, it creates an extremely difficult-to-remove residue that sticks to any wooden surface it comes in contact with—including your clothes.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Foundation (NSF) welcomes the following industry members to its board of directors for 2022: Board President. Rich Katzmann, Stone Services Group. President-Elect. Tony Malisani, Malisani, Inc. Director. Kent Barnow, U.S. Stone Industries, LLC. Director. Kevin Camarata, Camarata Masonry Systems. Director. Ralph Morgan, Polycor.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Arlington, V.a.—Coverings is extending its deadlines for both the 2022 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards and the 2022 Coverings Rock Star program. The updated deadline to enter is Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. There will be no additional extensions. According to the company, the 2022 CID Awards recognize and award projects featuring tile & stone that feature beautiful design and impeccable installation.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Export, Pa.–Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) specialist and design leader Karndean Designflooring expanded its selection of glue-down/rigid core crossover visuals from its Van Gogh range to include native Australasian woods. The latest additions include designs developed from merbau and kauri. “Most Americans would have never been exposed to these woods in their natural form, yet they exhibit character with enduring American appeal,” said Jenne Ross, director of marketing, Karndean.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Steve Abernathy, CFO of the WFCA, will lead the third installment of the Profit Matters webinar on Tuesday, Dec. 21. According to the WFCA, Abernathy will share financial benchmarking tools to help floor covering retailers improve the operational and financial management of their business. Using research results provided by RFMS, Abernathy will provide business leaders a step-by-step playbook on how to maximize profitability of their business, focusing on key areas including improved expense rat

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Washington, D.C.—Multifamily and single-family housing production accelerated in November, due to strong demand for new construction, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Overall housing starts increased 11.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.68 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Dalton, Ga.—On Dec. 4, 2021, Shaw Industries celebrated its eighth year running for a reason at the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend with its largest team ever of 129 Shaw associates, customers, suppliers and partners. The team was crowned the top corporate fundraiser for the third year in a row, bringing in over $318,000 in donations to benefit St.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Las Vegas—Mohawk is taking its Momentum Roadshow to the next level at The International Surfaces Event with even more innovative products and powerful brands. From Feb. 1-3 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center here, Mohawk’s roadshow stop will feature its sister company, Unilin Technologies. “Unilin Technologies is thrilled to be present at Surfaces 2022 after a COVID-19 hiatus,” said Bart Van der Stockt, president of intellectual property of the Unilin Group.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Traverse City, Mich.—Northwest Education (North Ed) Services Career Tech, in conjunction with Bay View Flooring & Design Center, has launched a new floor covering installation track as part of its building trades apprentice program. . For more than 10 years, Bay View flooring owner, Tim Hyland, has served as a guest speaker in local building trades classes, encouraging students to consider floor covering installation as a career.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 13, 2021

(Editor’s note: Following is the 12th 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.). Renee Wenner—Women make up half the population in a world that is very diverse, and women can bring new ideas and solutions to the table.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Hong Kong, China— CFL said it is allowing private equity investors to join the company in order to prepare for its next growth sprint, all the while keeping a strong overall majority ownership. According to the company, the new investors will allow CFL to accelerate its international expansion as well as further its reach within the Chinese market. While the investors will not drive operations, they will bring with them the know-how related to international financing, HR, corporate governance an

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Waregem, Belgium—In today’s highly competitive global market, the need to reduce inventory costs, implement just-in-time manufacturing, meet consumer demands and many other challenges has motivated the development of new digital solutions. Barberan’s advanced digital printing and texturing lines combined with Unilin Technologies’ strong patent portfolio in this field are now delivering a comprehensive technical solution for decorative rigid board manufacturers, as Barberan joins the Unilin and Z

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Calhoun, Ga.— Mohawk Group introduced Creative Terrain flooring, designed to be exceptionally tough, long-lasting and beautiful, and is suitable in the most extreme conditions. Creative Terrain features terrazzo-inspired visuals in an 18 x 36 slab with color selections specifically curated for healthcare, education and office environments. The collection offers a color-coordinated base and accent color rods that act as decorative design elements while maintaining durability.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

N ominations are currently being accepted for the 11 th annual Best of Surfaces contest. The award-based program is cosponsored by Floor Covering News and Informa Exhibitions, which owns and operates The International Surface Event (TISE). The competition has become the benchmark for new product excellence and booth design. The Best of Surfaces awards are designed to recognize those companies whose product, program, service, business practice or booth design are considered to be best in class.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Retail: RC Willey Home Furnishings in Salt Lake City is on track for a banner year despite shortened hours and fewer employees. By Ken Ryan Some flooring retailers have referred to 2021 as the “best/worst year ever”—a record sales campaign achieved despite myriad challenges that hamstrung many dealers, leading to record back logs. As the year winds down, 2021 will go down as one of the most wonderfully difficult years in the annals of the flooring trade, long-time retailers report.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Minneapolis, Minn.—Steve Cheney, owner of Cheney Carpet and Vrooman Carpet, a leading specialty flooring distributor in the upper midwest, said he signed a letter of intent with the E.J. Welch Company to acquire Cheney Carpet and Vrooman Carpet and continue world-class service to its customers. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year, according to the company.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Chicago—With the 2022 edition of NeoCon just six months away, theMART is currently seeking onsite and virtual program proposals for both its show conference program and year-round educational offerings. NeoCon’s annual conference program offers insight into the defining trends and developments that impact the industry and explores broader movements affecting the current culture and the community at large.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 13, 2021

With this being the penultimate issue of FCNews for 2021, I wanted to circle back to something I mentioned after our 35th anniversary issue hit the streets. I asked readers to let me know their thoughts on people they believed were omitted from our various lists. One name that repeatedly came up was Ulrich (Rick) Meyer, who founded Carpetland USA. While Meyer was mentioned in at least four sections in that issue, many felt he should have been included in our 35 “Gone But Not Forgottens.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Commitment to the customer has been the constant. W e are customer obsessive. We are self disciplined. We are nice. We keep our branches clean. We are safe. For the past 40 years, these five statements have shaped the Redi Carpet DNA. They have become the cornerstones of the Redi Carpet culture. A distinctive culture shared by everyone in our organization from top to bottom—a culture that has endured four decades of economic, technological and environmental changes.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 13, 2021

By Lisbeth Calandrino—As specialty floor covering dealers look to continue driving traffic—and ultimately, sales—in a highly competitive yet challenging retail environment, many are employing creative ways to engage the consumer. That includes online, the place where many shoppers begin their journey, as well as in-store, where dealers can hopefully seal the deal.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 13, 2021

By Chris Wallace—In a recent research study conducted by Synchrony Financial, 4,000 customers who made major purchases of $500 or more across various categories including appliances, home improvements, flooring bedding and mattresses were asked to identify their highest priorities when selecting a company to do business with. Surprisingly, out of a list of 24 priorities, “product selection” ranked No. 13.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 17, 2021

By Jacqueline Hinchcliffe W hether it’s estimating, inventory management or general lead-generation or customer relationship management systems, software tools can go a long way in enhancing the operations of any flooring business. With more and more consumers relying on the internet to begin their shopping journey—combined with more retailers and distributors utilizing technology to connect the dots—the need for proven software solutions has never been greater.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Industry leaders bullish about the prospects . T he flooring industry’s top executives are forecasting a sales increase between the mid and high-single digits in 2022, saying consumer demand will continue to be very strong for home improvement projects. The projection comes at the tail end of 2021, which has been a record-setting year for many flooring dealers.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Renovating your kitchen is, indeed, an exciting thing to do. Nothing beats the thrill of finally seeing the finished output. However, as much as you want to fully use your newly renovated kitchen, you first need to go through a series of steps that comprise general cleaning. Cleaning up a room that's full of construction debris can be tricky and challenging.

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