As The Tile Turns
APRIL 21, 2021
When you imagine contemporary interior design, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, you picture clean lines and lots of neutrals — especially white and grey. This sleek, simple look has dominated the interior design world for several years now, but change is afoot.
Tile of Spain USA
APRIL 22, 2021
Standing among the neighboring buildings of Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi is “The Lantern”, an illuminating lighting gallery and showroom owned by electronics company, Panasonic. Designed by architect firm, Vo Trong, Nghia (VTN), the aptly named studio has quickly gained a glowing reputation thanks to its architectural composition that casts a simple, yet significant impact on the surrounding landscape.
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Why Tile
APRIL 23, 2021
Square tile doesn’t mean your creativity is boxed in. In fact, these square tile ideas certainly qualify for thinking “outside the box,” for unique ceramic tile ideas. If you thought square tile was simple or tame, take note — square tile is making a design impact, largely thanks to new manufacturing techniques and installation patterns… The post How to Make Square Tile Unique appeared first on Why Tile.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2021
F ounded in 1975 in the basement of the Shah family’s Fort Wayne, Ind., home, MSI began as an importer of rough-block granite. Today, the company has grown into a multi-category flooring supplier with over $2 billion in annual revenue with additional expansion on the horizon. In a nutshell, the company sources the globe for its products, and through its 30-plus distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada, aims to deliver them when, where and how its customers need them.
Rubble Tile
APRIL 20, 2021
When we think of metals, we often picture steel structures and skyscrapers. Yet like natural stone, the metals we use for our architecture and everyday items come from the earth. Milestone’s designers infused a timeworn metallic look to their latest porcelain tile offering, Element. The.
Giotile
APRIL 20, 2021
When we first wrote about subway tile on our blog (seven years ago!), GIO offered two tile collections that fit in this category. Then, four years ago, we revisited the topic, as we had added some really cool new takes on the look to our subway lineup. In subsequent years, we began to hear rumblings … The post GIO Looks at Modern Subway Tile Styles appeared first on Gio Tile.
Ceramics of Italy
APRIL 20, 2021
Ceramica Cielo once again confirms its role as a major player on the international design scene and wins the coveted “ Red Dot: 2021 Product Design ” award, the most authoritative recognition in the sector awarded to products that stand out for their extraordinary quality and design innovation. The jury, made up of 50 authoritative international representatives from the world of design and architecture at a global level, was won over by Plinio, the minimalist and hyper-graphic washbasin capable
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JG Kitchens
APRIL 21, 2021
What are the pros seeing in the wellness design world? I recently had the opportunity to direct that question to one of the leading experts in the field: American Society of Interior Designers' Director of Research Dr. Susan Chung. The subject of my latest Forbes.com piece was the four innovations she sees as driving trends for 2021 and having staying power beyond this year.
The A to Z of Building
APRIL 21, 2021
A new study by the University of British Columbia (UBC) in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University proposes a novel system of chilled panels that can substitute air.
Life of an Architect
APRIL 18, 2021
Most architects dream of having their own architectural firm - There are many reasons why this makes sense, but it isn’t the right path for everyone. The post Ep 073: Being Your Own Boss first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 073: Being Your Own Boss at Life of an Architect. Most architects dream of having their own architectural firm - There are many reasons why this makes sense, but it isn’t the right path for everyone.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 21, 2021
Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville has outlined its tile recycling efforts for the last year, and said it recycled 4,939,251 pounds of fired porcelain in 2020. The amount brought the company’s cumulative recycling total to more than 139 million pounds since the 2009 launch of the Tile Take-Back program and subsequent TOTO USA recycling partnership. Crushed porcelain toilets for tile production.
Kitchen and Residential Design
APRIL 19, 2021
Many problems can occur when it comes to plumbing. You never think this would happen to you, but pipelines will develop issues over time. They can be long-lasting, but they are not impervious to leakage, corrosion, or clogs. Dealing with pipes is messy work that not everyone enjoys. If you have no prior experience with the subject, you should not attempt it on your own.
The A to Z of Building
APRIL 22, 2021
Morgan Sindall Construction has launched its second Knowledge Quad as part of its work on the University of Salford’s new Science, Engineering and Environment Building (SEE Building). Image.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 22, 2021
Dallas, Texas— Daltile’s commercial team will launch an updated continuing education unit (CEU) on “The Tile Industry and Green Building” to show the ways tile can contribute toward green building certifications. “Sustainability is a major focus for our commercial customers,” said Whitney Welch, vice president of commercial sales, Dal-Tile Corporation.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 20, 2021
Solon, Ohio.— Tarkett introduced the latest generation of its Guardian flooring products. Guardian NXT is a carbon-neutral flooring solution designed to create more productive classrooms and workspaces. The soft-surface designs are available in Powerbond and modular tile options in 10 colorways. Tarkett also unveiled Factor, a digitally-printed LVT with eight coordinating hues, complementary to the Guardian NXT color palette.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2021
Miami, Fla.— Happy Floors introduced Santa Fe, a new stone-look collection, to its Easy Luxury SPC product line. Adobe. “With Santa Fe, we wanted to add a rich stone-look option to our Easy Luxury line,” said Tressa Samdal , director of easy luxury marketing and product management. “Its high movement and nature-inspired colors are features that were missing from the resilient market.”.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 22, 2021
Dalton—Shaw Floors unveiled phase two of its soft surface and hard surface introductions. The company’s phase two soft surface introductions broaden the Foundations, Simply the Best Values and Bellera collections. Shaw’s phase two hard surface introductions focus on its made-in-America, 100% real hardwood styles featuring Repel splash-proof technology and its Floorté waterproof collection of hardwood and luxury vinyl styles.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 21, 2021
WE Cork’s Corkoleum. By Megan Salzano There’s no question—when it comes to the flooring industry, it’s a waterproof world. Consumers today want to know they can lay down a floor in any room of the house and not worry about spills, wet messes or even leaks and floods. Luxury vinyl flooring has taken the lead when it comes to promoting waterproof or water-esistant features ; however, categories like laminate, ceramic and even hardwood have also begun to tout waterproof attributes—all in the name o
Floor Covering News
APRIL 23, 2021
Thomas Holland (left) and David Meberg. Columbus, Ohio— Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership announced new board members and officers during its recent virtual shareholder meeting. The cooperative elected David Meberg of New York-based Consolidated Carpet and Thomas Holland of Corporate Floors Inc., Texas, to the Starnet board of officers and board of directors.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2021
Lancaster, Pa.—Ecore and the USA Women’s Sevens players of the U.S. Rugby Players Association (USRPA) are “ going for green ” together in a national, interactive campaign to plant 5,000 trees for Earth Day. The campaign will benefit the nonprofit, edenprojects.org , which aims to reduce poverty and contribute to decarbonization by employing local communities.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2021
Woodbury, N.Y.—Stanton is set to host a digital conference, titled “Breaking New Ground,” to showcase its new products for 2021. It is the first of its kind for the company and will be held April 30. Stanton will preview products from each of its brands, including: Stanton, Atelier , Stanton Decorative Waterproof Flooring , Antrim , Hibernia, Crescent and Rosecore.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 22, 2021
Due to extensive congestion in the ports, reports show product shipments may be delayed for several more weeks to come. By Ken Ryan The freight delays that began in earnest in February 2020 have worsened over the ensuing months, according to reports. The disruption has the potential to impact flooring retailers well into 2021 as they scramble to fill customer needs at a time of strong sales activity.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 20, 2021
Buffaloe Floors & Up utilizes shuttle buses in its mobile showroom fleet. By Rob Persons Today’s mobile showrooms aim to bring the in-store experience to the customer without sacrificing the personal touch. Moreover, the shop-at-home format has helped flooring stores maintain their business during the pandemic, allowing consumers a safer, more comfortable environment for shopping.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 22, 2021
Invista, long associated with the venerable Stainmaster brand, has sold the brand, along with certain associated assets, to Lowe’s, effective April 21, 2021. The purchase includes all brand-related intellectual property from its parent company, Invista, and all related trademarks and sub-brands. The purchase price was not disclosed. With this acquisition, Lowe’s aims to build on its decade-long exclusive position as the only national home improvement retailer to carry Stainmaster carpet.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2021
By Tess Donnelly I have been in the flooring industry for 25 years, both in retail and wholesale. When I first came to be in this industry there were very few women in the business—even though the customers I saw were 95% female. I took my direction and training from men, and I found that they often take a slightly different approach to selling and speak a different language than I do.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2021
I n part I of this exclusive interview , Vance Bell and Tim Baucom discussed a host of issues, ranging from the timing of Bell’s retirement as CEO, the impact of COVID-19 on business as well as the plans Baucom has for the Shaw Floors family of brands moving forward. In the second installment, the executives share their outlook on the state of resilient and carpet; their thoughts about Surfaces 2022; and the health of the residential market.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 20, 2021
Woodbury, N.Y.— Stanton added to its leadership team with a new CFO. The company said it also promoted several members from within to position itself for future success. “With Stanton’s current and future growth initiatives, entry into LVP, decorative commercial and continued innovation in soft surface, we are excited at these milestone hires and promotions to enhance and grow our in-house talent to stay ahead of demand and exceed our goals,” said Jonathan Cohen, CEO.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 23, 2021
By Elisabeth McGowan. Mohawk’s ‘Planet + People’ webinar highlighted the connection between our ecosystems, climate, built environments and community. When choosing flooring products for their projects, architects, designers and specifiers should take into account the interconnectedness between planetary health and human health and the importance of a holistic systems-wide approach towards regeneration.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2021
Huntington, N.Y.— Floor Covering News announces the appointment of Elisabeth McGowan as its new associate editor and digital media coordinator. Elisabeth McGowan. In this dual role, she will be responsible for: crafting news stories and feature articles; copyediting and proofreading content; and attending industry trade shows and events. Moreover, she will provide assistance in content creation for the FCNews website while helping engage the magazine’s audience across its various social media ch
Floor Covering News
APRIL 23, 2021
Josue Barron and his wife, Debbie, alongside their three sons in front of their new R.I.S.E. home. Salem, N.J.— Mannington Mills partnered with the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) to support the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program, which builds specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans. Mannington donated Park City hardwood flooring for a new home built for U.S.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 20, 2021
Adairsville, Ga.— FCNews is in attendance as all but four NFA members converge on Barnsley Gardens, here, to discuss new products and marketing strategies for 2021 at the NFA spring meeting. Suppliers like Shaw Industries, Mohawk Flooring, Happy Floors and Tarkett were in attendance as were major retailers like AJ Rose Carpets & Flooring and Bob’s Carpet & Flooring.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 21, 2021
Stoddard, N.H.— Carlisle Wide Plank Floors introduced its Earthen collection. The collection is handcrafted with hickory and includes six nature-inspired floors. “At Carlisle, we have the luxury of working with some of the top designers in the industry and get to see firsthand the colors, sheens, dimensions and character of the flooring they are choosing for their latest projects,” said Chris Sy, president, Carlisle Wide Plank Floors.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2021
Dalton— Shaw Industries Group, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, will support the “Plant a Billion Trees” campaign from The Nature Conservancy. The campaign, which is also supported by multiple members of the Berkshire Hathaway Sustainability Leadership Council, is a forest restoration effort with an end goal of planting a billion trees. Shaw said its donation represents the company’s commitment to supporting organizations that are making efforts to increase the health and well-being of the pl
Floor Covering News
APRIL 22, 2021
Bethany, Conn.— Laticrete launched its ProjectSafety campaign, a company initiative that provides access to safety education and alternative installation techniques. It is designed, the company said, to help lower the staggering injury and ailment statistics associated within the construction industry. “While construction is a vital part of the nation’s economy, it poses a physically demanding toll on its workforce that can often result in injuries and time away from work,” said Spencer Maheu, d
Floor Covering News
APRIL 21, 2021
AHF Products’ legacy brands—including Bruce, Hartco and Robbins—have a long, storied history among consumers. And that, the company said, bodes well for its retailer partners. By Reginald Tucker When you have an ever-expanding product line that includes some of the most well-known hardwood flooring brands available—as well as both new and familiar LVT and SPC residential and commercial offerings—it’s vitally important to foster a go-to-market strategy that effectively supports those brands while
The A to Z of Building
APRIL 21, 2021
Biosite Systems Ltd, the market leader in workforce management systems for the UK construction industry, has developed a facial recognition solution to respond to increased demand for contactless site.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 20, 2021
Sweden—Välinge Innovation expanded its North American executive team. Ben Goodman joined as business develop manager, and Cheryle Mundy and Mark Machnicki were both appointed as sales managers. “Välinge Innovation prides itself on its commitment to giving its licensees, partners and customers the best support every step of the way,” said Zach Adams, general manager, Välinge North America.
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