Architectural Ceramics
AUGUST 27, 2020
Week of August 17th, 2020. We have found ourselves spending a lot more time at home with our pets, like 9-year-old chocolate Labrador appropriately named “Cocoa” After spending a lot more time at home, whether it’s working or simply not going out as much, we’ve definitely become much closer and have spent much more time together with our four-legged friends!
As The Tile Turns
AUGUST 26, 2020
Over the years, Decorative Materials has formed a strong relationship with award-winning Aspen designer Anne Grice. A leader in the local design community, she is the force behind several of the region's most impressive projects, including a bathroom remodel that placed first with the Home Builders Association. We recently chatted with Anne about the origins of her acclaimed firm and her continued devotion to classic style.
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Garden State Tile Blog
AUGUST 27, 2020
When it comes to the kitchen backsplash, subway tile has been the lasting choice for homeowners. And while this classic selection is as stylish as it is timeless, sometimes a fresh take can reinvigorate an entire design. Today’s tile and stone offerings allow for tasteful alternatives to traditional white subway tile that meet every style and budget – all while offering your kitchen much needed protection against water damage, food splatters, and bacteria growth.
Giotile
AUGUST 24, 2020
The focus on clean indoor environments in all areas, both commercial and residential, has never been as great as it is now during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s no secret that ceramic tile (and that includes porcelain) is one of the most sanitary surfacing choices available. Specifiers for commercial environments such as healthcare and food service … The post Tile, the Right Choice in a Post-COVID World appeared first on Gio Tile.
Architectural Ceramics
AUGUST 24, 2020
Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. August 26 th brings us National Dog Day, which is a friendly reminder to give your furry friend some extra love, or maybe add another mile on your morning walk. ACI pup and 9-year-old Chocolate Labrador, Cocoa, dominates the house with her ever-wagging tail and always reminding us when it’s time for her food. Step inside the living room, and you’ll notice the carpet was re-done to match the color of her hair, a nice mocha.
Why Tile
AUGUST 26, 2020
Inspired by the colors found in the outdoors, earth tones are soothing shades that bring the calm and peacefulness of nature to your home. Ceramic tile presents a great opportunity to incorporate earth tones into your interior decor. Before you jump to conclusions, we’re not just talking about a range of browns and beiges, but… The post Back to Nature: Ceramic Tile in Earth Tones appeared first on Why Tile.
Rubble Tile
AUGUST 25, 2020
Whether we’re talking about porcelain, ceramic, metal, stone, glass, or cement tile, the core materials from which all tile design stems are from the natural world. Clay becomes ceramic and porcelain, sand is transformed into glass, metal and stone are what make up the Earth’s.
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Realstone
AUGUST 27, 2020
NATURAL STONE VENEER: THE BASICS. LIVE DIGITAL SEMINAR-PRESENTED BY REALSTONE SYSTEMS. We are pleased to bring you the latest course developed in conjunction with the Natural Stone Institute of America. Natural Stone Thin Veneer: The Basics is accredited by AIA, ASID, ASLA, IDC, IDEC, IIDA and NKBA. This one-hour class is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of the relatively new application of natural stone as a thin veneer.
Why Tile
AUGUST 24, 2020
Porcelain tile is known for its functional benefits and aesthetics, but did you know that porcelain isn’t just for flooring? Thicker porcelain pavers and thin panels/slabs have expanded porcelain’s versatility to include impressive uses. The most recent advancement in porcelain is gauged porcelain tile: Specially manufactured porcelain tile in panels or slabs as long as… The post Five Places You’ll Secretly Find Porcelain Tile appeared first on Why Tile.
Kitchen and Residential Design
AUGUST 26, 2020
Medical experts proved that soaking in warm water is one of the best ways to get rid of accumulated stress. And when you combine bathing with staying outside and enjoying the view, you'll bring enjoyment to a higher level. And what unites all these? An outdoor hottub. You might think that the only use of a hottub is to sit back and relax after a hard day.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 27, 2020
San Francisco—Smith & Fong, a company specializing in sustainable interior finishes, has added six new colors to its award-winning Durapalm line of palmwood flooring. “We have worked hard to develop a strong supply of high-quality palm from our sources in India,” said Dan Smith, owner. “The success of this has enabled us to develop the next generation of palm flooring products, including rich new colors and textures, the convenience of click-lock installation and sustainable eucalyptus or ba
Realstone
AUGUST 27, 2020
NATURAL STONE 101: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DESIGNING WITH THE OLDEST BUILDING MATERIAL. LIVE DIGITAL SEMINAR-PRESENTED BY REALSTONE SYSTEMS. This one-hour class is designed for construction industry professionals desiring to gain a full understanding of natural stone as a building material. Learn more about the various natural stones (limestone, travertine, onyx, marble, serpentine, sandstone, slate, quartzite, and granite).
JG Kitchens
AUGUST 26, 2020
Wouldn't it be awesome if we could all worry less about catching Covid at home? Or the flu? Or any number of other illnesses? Columbia University professor David Brenner has a long-term solution. It's called far-UVC light and he's been researching it for years. The early studies showed that it could defeat drug-resistant superbugs. His latest study shows that it can also defeat the virus that causes Covid.
Ceramic Tile Education Foundation
AUGUST 25, 2020
Are you familiar with SLU or Self-Leveling Underlayment ?
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 24, 2020
By FCNews staff. Mohawk plans to hit the road in early January to deliver an enhanced regional show experience directly to specialty retailers. Set to launch on Jan. 5, 2021 in Chicago, Ill., the Mohawk Momentum Roadshow will showcase the latest in product innovation and program offerings to help retailers move their businesses forward in 2021. “Coming together to connect with our retail partners is more important now than ever before,” said Jeff Meadows, president of residential sales at Mohawk
Realstone
AUGUST 26, 2020
Front to back, indoors and out, this gorgeous home by Derrick Builders Inc. uses natural stone to create a classic and luxurious residence. A beautiful pale quartzite from Realstone Systems, Berkshire Buff Estate Stone was used on the front facade, back patio components including an accent wall and a bar, as well as on the interior fireplace. Estate Stone has the look of large loose stones but is actually a panelized product that has natural quartzite stones adhered to a stainless steel mesh in
Stone Update
AUGUST 25, 2020
TISE 2021 Moves from January to June; Coverings Connected Begins; more.
Life of an Architect
AUGUST 24, 2020
Should you paint your fence black? I came pretty close and settled in on a charcoal color (which was a nice change from the previous color of "raw hot dog") and I'm here to tell you that going dark can be a very good thing. The post Going Dark on my Fence and Deck first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Going Dark on my Fence and Deck at Life of an Architect.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 26, 2020
Norcross, Calif.—Ege Seramik’s new Salvador collection is a large format wall tile replicating natural stone and accented with classic art deco tiles. “Our designers have witnessed a revival of art deco designs and colors,” said Alp Er, general manager at Ege Seramik. “Brass, gold and steel tones mixed with luxury items used as insets such as marble are becoming wildly popular.
Realstone
AUGUST 27, 2020
COOL GRAY. CORAL. CYAN. GRAY. Request a Slant Stitch Presentation. The post Slant Stitch Tiles appeared first on Realstone Systems.
Kitchen and Residential Design
AUGUST 23, 2020
If you're thinking your roof looks run down and you notice wear, tear, and other forms of damage, it’s likely time for a new roof. Extreme temperatures, severe weather and precipitation, and old age are all factors that can result in a ruined roof that needs repairing or replacing. When deciding if you need your roof repaired, ask yourself a few questions.
The A to Z of Building
AUGUST 26, 2020
North West-based groundworks specialist, M Downes Earthworks, has commenced work at the UK’s largest salvage and vehicle recycling company, SYNETIQ, in Gloucester, to construct a new yard.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 25, 2020
Arlington, Va.—The Coverings Connected expanded virtual experience begins online Aug. 26, for a day of insightful talks, newly released on-demand educational content and a chance for attendees to connect with their tile & stone industry peers. According to the show, more than 500 attendees have already registered for the complimentary webinars to stay current on what’s new in tile & stone.
The Armchair Builder
AUGUST 25, 2020
When you hire the wrong contractors to do work for you, life can get messy. We’ve all heard the horror stories…a homeowner gives a “down payment” to XYZ company to put a roof on but they never show up. Or, Ned’s Painting was hired and did a wonderful job for half the house until they […].
Kitchen and Residential Design
AUGUST 28, 2020
Do you feel your old drawers need replacement with something more sophisticated? Decorative Bent and Curved Glass Shelves are better alternatives, as they blend well and add more beauty to the room. In the same vein, they create more storage space for items, so the function of the old drawers is maintained, even better. Additionally, bent shelves made of glass add style and polished appearance to a room, especially if incorporated into elegant walls.
Stone Update
AUGUST 24, 2020
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Floor Covering News
AUGUST 25, 2020
By Ken Ryan. While the LVT category and its SPC/rigid core subsegments continue to dominate the flooring market at the expense of other products, flooring retailers would be remiss to abandon carpet, laminate and sheet vinyl as viable revenue opportunities. That’s the opinion of several flooring executives who have provided valuable tips and talking points for retailers on selling and positioning these respective categories.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 28, 2020
A newly released report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shows consumer spending in the U.S. rose 1.9%, or $267.6 billion, in July. While that’s down from spending in May and June—which grew 8.6% and 6.2%, respectively—analysts believe it represents positive movement nonetheless. “Retail sales rose strongly in July, and this comes on the heels of tremendous surges in May and June ,” said Brian Beaulieu, CEO and chief economist at ITR Economics, known for its spot-on economic forecastin
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 24, 2020
This edition of our Retail Recovery Across America video series takes us to Sarasota, Fla., where we visit family-owned Manasota Flooring. We sat down with Manasota’s PJ Norvell to talk about taking advantage of downtime, the impact of Made in America, key vendor partners and more! Additions to the series are added weekly, so check back often.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 25, 2020
Engineered Floors’ Seretean manufacturing facility located in Dalton, Ga. Dalton—As the popularity of LVT continues to grow, Engineered Floors has made the decision to initiate domestic LVT production in the Seretean facility, located here, utilizing the latest and most innovative manufacturing equipment available, the company said. A complete revitalization of the 1.2 million-square-foot facility will not only drastically reduce lead times, the company said, but also allow for the necessa
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 26, 2020
This edition of our Retail Recovery Across America video series takes us to Chattanooga, Tenn., where we visit The Rug Rack. We sat down with owner Miriam Thompson to talk about taking advantage of downtime, pent-up demand, the impact of social media, key vendor partners and more! Additions to the series are added weekly, so check back often. Access to the series is also available through our social media platforms, where we are promoting each new video as it goes live.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 24, 2020
Dalton—Shaw Industries has been named to the Forbes Best In State Employer for Georgia 2020 , ranking 24 th and marking the second consecutive year the company has made the list. “Our people are what makes Shaw an amazing place to work,” said Torrance Ford, vice president of talent management at Shaw Industries. “Each day, more than 20,000 individuals come together as a team to create and deliver world-class flooring solutions.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 28, 2020
Schönox HPS North America offers free technical training and seminars that provide opportunities to learn about the full range of its products, installation tips and subfloor preparation details. Following are the dates for the September classes: Schönox Training: Basics 101. A comprehensive overview of subfloor issues, technologies and best practices.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 24, 2020
By Ken Ryan. Alliance Flooring retailers praised the buying group’s Connect 2020 virtual buying and networking event that brought members and suppliers together for networking, training and buying opportunities over a two-week period. Connect 2020 essentially replaced Alliance Flooring’s biennial Summit, which was originally scheduled for August in Lockport, N.Y.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 24, 2020
By Lisbeth Calandrino. One thing we’ve learned during COVID-19 is there are various opinions on overly sensitive issues. For example, “Should I wear a mask or not?” is one that can stir up all kinds of emotional issues for people. More than ever, it’s important to be sensitive about how people feel. We have never lived in a time plagued by so many changes and uncertainties.
Kitchen and Residential Design
AUGUST 24, 2020
Finding professional help these days can be a hassle, especially if you face a problem for the first time. In the case of a foundation repair, you should know that not just anyone is qualified to offer help. When looking for affordable foundation repair companies in Sugar Land, you first want to consider the type of damage you are dealing with. It could cost more for a detailed renovation while a cement patchwork could set you back a couple of bucks.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 24, 2020
By Jim Augustus Armstrong. (First of two parts). I walked into an office supply store recently and an employee asked if they could help me find something. I told her what I was looking for and she replied, “Those are in aisle 23.” She then went back to talking with her co-worker. Why didn’t she walk me over to the area where the item was located, make sure I found the exact type/color/size I needed and perhaps even offer to sell me related products?
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