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The Museum of Arts and Design Brings a New Perspective to New York City’s Skyline

Tile of Spain USA

Rising between the neighboring skyscrapers of New York City’s bustling Midtown Manhattan sits the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) a remarkably designed building that stands out among the city’s illustrious skyline. Formerly known as the Gallery of Modern Art, MAD was founded in 1956 by philanthropist Aileen Osborn Webb, with a mission of recognizing the craftsmanship of contemporary American Artists.

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Resurgence of Exotic Stone

As The Tile Turns

Minimalist design can be gorgeous in the right setting, but as far as we're concerned, bolder is better. We love vibrant looks that make an instant statement while remaining as sophisticated as possible. Hence, our appreciation for the recent resurgence of exotic stone, which is back with a vengeance.

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Playlist of the Week – Office and Colleges

Architectural Ceramics

Week of March 2nd, 2020. Sometimes it’s easy to feel as if your work just keeps piling up. Remember to utilize your coping skills when this happens, and in the end, you will get through it. We found a great playlist that will help you put your nose to the grindstone to tackle your workload while keeping your spirits high. Pop in those headphones, and enjoy our work, offices and study playlist.

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The Ins and Outs of Specifying Tile with Anthony Carrino

Garden State Tile Blog

One of the most exciting moments as a homeowner is when it finally comes time to start a room remodel. Whether you’re sourcing tile for a new build or updating an existing, there is something special about selecting the material that makes a space all your own. Although exciting, it’s no secret that remodels aren’t always as easy or glamorous as they appear on TV, and with so many sizes, colors and formats available it can be difficult to know where to start.

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Ceramic: Suppliers boost value with innovation in color, size and installation for 2020

Floor Covering News

March 2/9, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 18. By Megan Salzano. Las Vegas—With the U.S. economy heading into 2020 with a hopeful outlook and poised for growth—unemployment is down and consumer confidence is on the rise—the time for tile to shine is now. Flooring retailers, including those looking to gain back lost dollars from the growing popularity of vinyl products, would do well to turn to tile and stone, which offers high dollar sales and high margins, according to suppliers at The International Sur

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What's an Ideal Sustainable Building Material? Tile Of Course!

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Did you know that tile is an ideal sustainable building material for the home? Not only is it beautiful, practical, intensely visual and long-lasting, but it's eco-friendly, too! Talk about the perfect design solution for floors and walls especially when combined with expert installation and Certified Tile Installers. To explain what makes tile such a natural choice, the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has developed three powerful resources - not to mention the WhyTile.com site.

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Week of March 2, 2020 – Workplace and Office Design

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. The workplace of old with low natural light, drab walls and dated décor is increasingly being phased out in contemporary work society. Businesses have an increased awareness of work-life balance as the new age of office spaces focuses on providing employees a more comfortable working environment. Check out this week’s Top 5 Design Posts to see how offices are adapting to the new wave of employee needs. 1.

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CTEF adds new members to board of directors

Floor Covering News

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has added Erin Albrecht, principal, J&R Tile, San Antonio, Texas; Trask Bergerson, acting owner/partner, Bergerson Tile & Stone, Astoria, Oregon; Joseph Mattice, Certified Tile Installer #1155 and owner of On the Level, South Carolina; and Mark Shannon, executive vice president of sales, Crossville, Inc., Crossville, Tenn., to its board of directors, effective immediately.

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Coverings 2020 Still on Track

Stone Update

New Orleans tile, stone event will occur as planned in April.

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Mayo Clinic Doctor Suggests Four Wellness Design Ideas For Arthritis Sufferers

JG Kitchens

I was recently diagnosed with arthritis in my feet. They started to hurt when I hit the hills around my neighborhood for some cardio training. Foot pain and an arthritis diagnosis are rather inconvenient, considering that I’m planning to summit Kilimanjaro in August before I turn 60 later this year. (Follow my social media pages for #Kili2020 training, fueling and recovery adventures.

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Cevisama Curiosities V

Diary of a Tile Addict

There are still curiosities a-plenty to share from Cevisama , with a delightful array of fun and decorative pieces that have yet to be given the spotlight. Codicer is always a winner, with displays that consistantly showcase unique designs and heaps of personality. Their 250 by 250mm Graph collection demonstrates this wonderfully with squiggly mix-and-match patterns with naive strokes.

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Coronavirus disrupts flooring supply chain

Floor Covering News

March 2/9, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 18. By Ken Ryan. Jaeckle Distributors said it was informed by suppliers that product is being delayed by six to eight weeks. The growing coronavirus outbreak has already affected the global flooring supply chain and disrupted manufacturing operations. Furthermore, executives are predicting delays and product outages will get worse before any sense of normalcy returns.

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The Best Boutique Hotel in Atlanta, The Burgess

The Ace of Space

Atlanta is known for its bustling nightlife, unique neighborhoods, and world-class dining. In the shadow of the world’s largest airport, the city is more than just a layover, it’s a destination. And if you are looking for 5-star accommodations, Atlanta has some of the finest hotels including the newly remodeled The Burgess located in the […].

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Studio Lessons 101: Architecture is about Words

Life of an Architect

Architecture is about words as much as it is images. How do we speak about architecture in a way that is meaningful and relatable to those who will inhabit, build and finance the projects we design? The words we use must supplement and enhance the images we create. This is true just as much in school as in the profession. Continue reading Studio Lessons 101: Architecture is about Words at Life of an Architect.

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Creating A Custom Dining Room – Working With An Interior Designer

Trendir Magazine

The ability to create your very own custom area is not only a gift but it’s quite the lavish task. Let’s face it, most of us want to create our dream area, but not all of us can. Whether that be due to not having the funds or not knowing how to do it correctly. One of those main areas that tend to sit in the background is the dining room. Even though the dining room tends to be used regularly, it doesn’t seem to get as much decorative attention as it should.

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My take: Roundtable discussion ignites Fuse members

Floor Covering News

March 2/9, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 18. By Steven Feldman. Just getting back from a week on the road. You would think stops in Miami, Tucson and Palm Springs would buy me some warmth and maybe pigment to my skin other than the pasty white that the winter months habitually bring. Not a chance. But at least I didn’t contract the coronavirus. Anyway, in between the six takeoffs and landings on three separate airlines was a stop at the Fuse Commercial Alliance convention.

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Owner Builder Loans

The Armchair Builder

There are several key items every person wanting to build their own home needs to investigate prior to purchasing land. One of these items is construction financing. Owner builder loans are essential for paying for construction materials and labor. So, are there companies out there that provide financing to folks that want to build their […].

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044: Architectural Technology

Life of an Architect

Architectural Technology is changing how architects work and what’s in today might be irrelevant and out of date by next week, but ignore these developments at your own peril. For even your average run-of-the-mill architect, technology is a way of life … but despite knowing this information, I am frequently amazed by just how amazing technology actually is and the role it plays daily in my work and my office.

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Best Hues To Use In Small Spaces

Trendir Magazine

Just because you have a smaller room doesn’t mean you need to stick to neutral hues or only use certain shades. Do not feel the need to be closed off to what you can work in a smaller area. The key is knowing what shades to use and how to distribute the materials that you already have so the room never feels small, it feels dainty and fresh. To bring character and appeal to a room its important to use color and diversity while consuming it with character and style.

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Karndean adds augmented reality to Floorstyle design tool

Floor Covering News

Export, Pa.–Karndean Designflooring has made recent updates to its Floorstyle room visualizer—designed for homeowners and retailers to digitally explore more than 150 luxury vinyl flooring choices, lay patterns and design possibilities—including a new “view in room” feature. By using view in room, retail sales associates and homeowners can turn a photograph of a room into a rendering of a completed Karndean Designflooring installation.

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Lifting Gear UK Lifting Tray Works for Tideway

The A to Z of Building

Lifting Gear UK has developed a new Lifting Tray product as a safer way of lifting construction plant, which is now in use at projects including Tideway, Hinkley Point and HS2. The product was.

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Caesarstone Now at the Home Depot

Stone Update

Selection of 13 colors available through more than 2,000 of the DIY giant’s stores in the United States.

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Cevisama Curiosities VI

Diary of a Tile Addict

Our last collection of curiosities are some of our favourite finds from the show. We’ve been waiting to share these eye-catching geometric reliefs, intricate mix-and-match, and fantastical displays for a month. First up is Nexo ‘s Decorative Mix. These 330 by 330mm tiles take the mix-and-match trend to the next level, creating patterns within patterns and tiles within tiles.

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Alliance Flooring: ‘Clear sighted’ on growing in 2020 and beyond

Floor Covering News

March 2/9, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 18. By Ken Ryan. Ben Shepherd, Gainesville CarpetsPlus ColorTile; Ann McDermott, Shaw Floors; Josh Elder, Gainesville; Scott Sandlin, Shaw Floors; and Kevin Logue, Alliance Flooring. Tucson, Ariz.—The mood here at the annual Alliance Flooring convention was positively upbeat, and nothing—not even coronavirus nor the plunging stock market from the week before—could dampen expectations for these flooring retail entrepreneurs.

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Metrohm USA Announces 8th Annual Young Chemist Award Winner

The A to Z of Building

Metrohm USA is pleased to announce the winner of its 2020 Young Chemist Award, Dr. Pawan Jolly. Pawan is a Senior Research Scientist at Harvard’s Wyss Institute where he works under the.

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Torlys introduces SuperSolid 5 Deca

Floor Covering News

Toronto, Ontario—Torlys has relaunched its SuperSolid 5 collection under the Deca construction to provide the best combination of value and quality. In 2019, Torlys launched SuperSolid Deca in 3-inch and 4-inch widths, a new construction for premium hardwood products that is ideal for narrower width planks. Effective March 2, the current SuperSolid 5 E-Lock collection will be relaunched under the Deca construction in a 5-inch width premium hardwood in eight on-trend colors, enhanced with the com

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Shaw to shudder Plant 23, consolidate residential carpet production

Floor Covering News

Dalton—Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) said it plans to shift production capacity from Plant 23 here, which produces residential carpet, to other state-of-the-art Shaw facilities in northwest Georgia that have expanded capabilities and newer equipment. According to the company, moving operations to these existing Shaw facilities will allow for more efficient operations and allow Shaw to more fully utilize its facilities with broader capabilities while meeting ever changing customer demands.

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NeoCon reveals 2020 CEU seminars

Floor Covering News

Chicago—NeoCon has unveiled its rich offering of CEU-accredited seminars set for the 2020 show, June 8–10. Focused on commercial interior design and covering 17 different verticals, from Wellness to Hospitality Design, an immersive array of nearly 100 CEU-accredited modules is available to attendees starting June 7, a day before the show’s official opening.

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Shaw Industries’ associates receive STEP Ahead Awards

Floor Covering News

Michelle Wilson. Dalton—The Manufacturing Institute has named Shaw Industries’ Michelle Wilson, quality engineering manager, and Tracy Corbin, director of customer service, as an Emerging Leader and Honoree, respectively, for the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Awards. This national honor identifies high-achieving women in manufacturing who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their companies and communities.

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Obit: Vertie Levon Ezell

Floor Covering News

Vertie Levon Ezell, 89, passed away peacefully March 2, 2020, in Plano, Texas. He was born May 24, 1930, to Vertie Levon Ezell Sr. and Eran Ezell in Pescagoula, Miss. Visitation for Ezell will be held March 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Restland Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held March 6 at 11 a.m. in the Memorial Chapel at Restland Funeral Home located at 13005 Greenville Ave., Dallas, Texas 75243.

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AFA unveils FloorTek Expo dates

Floor Covering News

Dalton—After reviewing feedback from last year’s FloorTek Expo attendees and exhibitors, the American Floorcovering Alliance (AFA) has decided to shorten this year’s show. The FloorTek Expo 2020 will run Sept. 29-30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., here. The early-bird discount is available for exhibitors through April 1. Those interested in either exhibiting or attending can register online at floor-tek.com.

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FCEF appoints interim executive director, committee chairs

Floor Covering News

Dalton—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF), a newly formed nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, scholarship, placement and retention of professional floor covering installers, has unanimously appointed Steve Abernathy as interim executive director. Abernathy, the CFO of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), assumed this additional role January 1, 2020.

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Jim Nielsen joins Foss Floors

Floor Covering News

Rome, Ga.—Jim Nielsen, a 30-year flooring industry veteran, has been named vice president of distributor sales for Foss Floors. Prior to Shaw Industries’ purchase of USFloors, Nielsen conceived and implemented the launch of the Fusion brand, which was how USFloors went to market through distribution. He also currently serves on the board of directors for the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors.

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Accessories: 2020 brings fresh looks to trim and molding

Floor Covering News

March 2/9, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 18. By Megan Salzano. While accessories such as trim and molding may not always get their due, these products are essential to the successful completion of any flooring installation. Creating a professionally finished install is key to sales growth through repeated business and positive online reviews—two aspects of flooring retail sales that many take for granted.

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Billy Ko named new CEO of Johnson Hardwood

Floor Covering News

2019 investment in Gilford-Johnson paves way for growth opportunities. March 2/9, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 18. By Reginald Tucker. Billy Ko at the Johnson Hardwood booth at TISE 2020 in Las Vegas. Las Vegas—Billy Ko has been elevated to the position of CEO of Johnson Hardwood. The move follows on the heels of former CEO, Bill Schollmeyer, transitioning full time to the president of Gilford-Johnson Flooring, a Johnson Hardwood distributor.

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Flooring America rolls out first-ever Sterling Awards

Floor Covering News

March 2/9, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 18. Keith Spano, right, presents a Sterling Award to Casey (second from left) and Andrea Dillabaugh for its ‘Dillabaugh’s Restores’ program. Phoenix—The 20th anniversary convention of the Flooring America/Flooring Canada and Floor Trader groups held here earlier this year served as the backdrop for the co-op’s inaugural Sterling Awards.

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Al’s column: How to ‘right sell’ customers

Floor Covering News

March 2/9, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 18. By Pami Bhullar. (First of four parts). For almost 40 years, I have been selling, observing and understanding what it takes to be a great sale professional—and I have met many in my life. In most cases, I have found that selling—at its core—has little to do with the product/service someone is selling but rather the overall “retail experience” that person is delivering to the customer.

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