Tile of Spain USA

MAY 20, 2021

Each new season brings a new set of interior design trends. As the summer months approach and the warmer weather sets in, we inevitably think about how we can liven up our spaces with vibrant colors, bold patterns and statement accessories. If you’re refreshing your living spaces this season and have considered a change in the flooring and surface materials that cover your home, read on as we review our favorite new tile styles from Spanish manufacturers that are sure to leave a lasting impressi

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

NRF Distributors is a family-owned floor covering products distributor based in Augusta, Maine. Atlanta, Ga.—LG Hausys Floors announced a new partnership with NRF Distributors, a family-owned floor covering products distributor based in Augusta, Maine. NRF will be the exclusive distributor for LG Hausys Floors’ expansive lineup of premium residential and commercial luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and stone plastic composite (SPC) products.

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Ceramics of Italy

MAY 20, 2021

When renovating its headquarters in Torre Maina, Ceramica Fondovalle created premises that are not only ideal for showcasing the company’s products and know-how but above all are inspired by living spaces. The new Fondovalle “home” is a perfect combination of colours, materials and sensorial exploration of the company’s ceramic collections and solutions in an attractive and hospitable setting.

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JG Kitchens

MAY 19, 2021

Since I know that millions of other adults have the same challenges -- whether through their job or their fitness hobbies -- I was certainly going to share what I learned. Here's that wisdom, compliments of a Mayo Clinic foot specialist, via Forbes.com. I hope it helps you too. The post Five Ways Your Home Can Help You Manage Foot Pain comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 20, 2021

I was having a conversation with some academic colleagues the other day and we got on the subject of knowledge versus tools. The basic idea of this chat was about what students should be learning during their architectural education. Which of these two ideas is more important or should take emphasis in the education of students? The post Knowledge versus Tools first appeared on Life of an Architect.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

Aliquippa, Pa.— Ardex Americas is set to acquire TiLite, a manufacturer of building materials for shower systems. This step comes as a continuation of Ardex’s growth strategy in the North American tile industry, the company said. With the new addition to the company, Ardex said it is able to broaden its system solutions within the tiling segment, adding more flexibility and more comprehensive installation options.

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The A to Z of Building

MAY 20, 2021

When it comes to ancient Roman imperial architecture, most people usually have a mental image of white marble statues, columns, or slabs. While it is true that many buildings and squares at that time.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 16, 2021

When developing architectural skills, should you focus on a specific area of expertise or do you attempt to do it all? Ep 075: Should Architects Do It All? The post Ep 075: Should Architects Do It All? first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 075: Should Architects Do It All? at Life of an Architect. When developing architectural skills, should you focus on a specific area of expertise or do you attempt to do it all?

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

By Ken Ryan If not for an anomalously bad second quarter created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the carpet category may well have celebrated an upturn in 2020 after several mediocre years. Alas, the period from mid-March 2020 through the end of May—which included the end of the first quarter and most of the second, during which manufacturing plants paused and scores of retail showrooms closed—canceled any victory parade.

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Trendir Magazine

MAY 21, 2021

Whether you have lived with your partner for years or you have recently moved in together, creating the perfect space where both of you feel welcomed can be tricky. Not only because everyone is different but because concluding what the bedroom should feel and look like can be challenging. The key to not killing each other over bedroom decor is finding a style you both like and running with it.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 20, 2021

Los Angeles, Calif.— Emser Tile introduced new and expanded collections designed for outdoor living environments: the pool-rated tile and glazed porcelain collections. Tile with a pool lifestyle. In the new pool-rated tile collections, blues and greens play a prominent role in color options, according to Emser. “Blue is a timeless hue, often connected to the element of water and therefore represents peacefulness and tranquility, which we all continue to covet,” said Suzanne Zurfluh, director of

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

By Steven Feldman A nother year, another statistical issue in the can. We are publishing this report about six weeks earlier than our typical end-of-June time frame because we didn’t want this labor-intensive issue hanging over our heads as we headed into Surfaces. The big difference from years past was that when we embarked on this project a few months ago, we really had no idea how the numbers would turn out after the pandemic basically battered the second quarter.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

Orlando, Fla.— Coverings , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host a lineup of informative sessions, some offering Continuing Education Units (CEUs), for Coverings 2021. Attendees of the event, taking place here July 7-9, 2021, will have access to an extensive offering of featured educational sessions highlighted in three tracks: Installation & Fabrication, Workforce & Profits and Materials & Trends.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute will host a virtual celebration for the 2020 Pinnacle Award and Industry Recognition Award recipients. The Grande Pinnacle and Person of the Year Award recipients will be announced during the event, which is scheduled for Tuesday, June 8 at 11 a.m. EST. Fourteen projects will be honored during the virtual awards ceremony.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 20, 2021

Dalton—Shaw Industries Group, Inc., (Shaw) selected the recipients of its 2021 Associate Dependent Scholarship. In order to support the company’s commitment to creating a better future, Shaw introduced the Associate Dependent Scholarship Program in 2019, awarding $1,000 scholarships to deserving high school students of Shaw associates, the company said.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 20, 2021

Washington D.C.—Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing increased in the first quarter of 2021, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The MMS produces two separate indices. The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) increased eight points to 51 compared to the previous quarter.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

The first collection in AHF Products’ new tmbr brand is Big Sur, an engineered hardwood. Shown is La Grande. . Dallas—A new generation of hardwood flooring for the next generation of buyers. That’s how AHF Products—which offers the industry some of the most well-known and longstanding brand names—is positioning tmbr, its latest addition to its growing portfolio of hardwood flooring brands.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 20, 2021

Hannover, Germany—The winners of the Carpet Design Awards 2021 were presented for the 16th time in front of a digital audience on May 20, 2021. A total of nine designers and carpet entrepreneurs were honored with the industry award. The winners had previously been selected by a top-class jury of experts from the design and carpet industry. The award winners are considered exceptional examples in the industry that combine design, quality and craftmanship to a special degree, according to group or

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Floor Covering News

MAY 19, 2021

Mississauga, Canada—Amorim Cork Flooring has expanded into Canada with the establishment of Amorim Flooring Canada (AFCAN), a new sales unit located in here, earlier this month. As a reflection of the company’s sustainability values, AFCAN said it will focus on Amorim Wise, which is designed to provide sustainable and PVC-free cork flooring solutions with a negative carbon balance.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

Atlanta—On May 13, Floor & Décor, a multichannel specialty retailer operating 140 warehouse-format stores across 32 states, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Spartan Surfaces, a leading end-to-end commercial flooring specifying distribution company, for consideration of up to $90 million. Spartan Surfaces, headquartered in Bel Air, Md., will operate as a subsidiary of Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., and will continue to be led by the Spartan Surfaces senior management

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

Certified Carpets Distribution. Montmagny, Québec? Mercier presented its annual awards last March, recognizing and rewarding partners who have distinguished themselves in terms of sales performance and representation in the U.S. market in 2020. The winners are as follows: Distributor of the Year – Certified Carpets Distribution. Certified Carpets Distribution has been a long-time partner of Mercier and won the Distributor of the year award. “Certified Carpets Distribution is a valuab

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

Washington D.C.—When it comes to the housing market in 2021, the total number of single-family housing permits issued year-to-date nationwide reached 276,110 in March, up 25.3% over the March 2020 level of 220,416, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In addition, gains were reported in all four regions of the country with the Midwest reporting an increase of 40%, followed by the Northeast (27.3%), the West (23.9%) and the South (23.1%), the NAHB said.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

Lancaster, Pa.—Ecore is now offering a continuing education unit (CEU) focused on unwanted sound as a public health hazard. The CEU program, titled “Secondhand noise: Can flooring solve the problem?” is designed to increase awareness of the impact of sound and how savvy flooring specifications can help stop noise at the source, the company said. Ideal for architects, designers and building and facility owners in housing, healthcare, fitness and other settings, this course dives into the consider

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

By Roman Basi I f you are a business owner who received PPP funds but did not utilize them on your tax return, there are things you need to know. The IRS publicized a “safe harbor” for certain companies that received first-draw Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans but did not deduct any of the original qualified expenses because they relied on direction issued before the execution of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), in December 2020.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

By Steven Feldman There is no denying that 2020 was a year unlike no other. The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc across the globe, leaving destroyed economies and industries in its wake. Remarkably and fortunately, the U.S. flooring industry was spared—for the most part. As consumers were forced to cancel lavish vacations and were stuck at home staring at old decors, they pivoted to home improvements as the avenue to spend their money.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 19, 2021

By Megan Salzano While 2020 was anything but ordinary, there was one thing the flooring industry could count on: the continued popularity of the resilient category. It will come as no surprise that resilient—led mostly by the rigid core/SPC sub-segments —once again registered gains while many other flooring categories in 2020 did not. FCNews research shows the category generated $6.589 billion in sales (not including rubber) in 2020—an industry-leading 21.3% increase over 2019’s $5.433 billion.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

By Megan Salzano T he year 2020 was a year unlike any other in recent memory and had lasting impacts on every category within the industry both residentially and commercially. Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

By Elisabeth McGowen The U.S. housing market defied the odds in 2020 as total housing starts—a key barometer of economic activity—grew 7% to nearly 1.38 million units (not seasonally adjusted) last year. Single- family units led the surge with just over 990,000 starts registered last year—an 11.5% increase over 2019. That’s more than twice the growth rate seen in total housing starts from 2018-19—all in a pandemic year, no less.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

Housing production fell in April due to the increased costs of building materials. Washington, D.C.—Housing production fell in April due to the increased costs of building materials that have priced out potential home buyers , according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Overall housing starts in April decreased 9.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.57 million units, according to a report from the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 20, 2021

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the non-profit Public Private Strategies Institute will kick off a new regional webinar series, “Getting Back on Track: Help is Here,” to provide Main Street entrepreneurs with the information and resources they need to continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization said.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 20, 2021

By Reginald Tucker The hardwood flooring category continued to feel the effects of the rising popularity of competing wood look-alike alternatives in 2020, as the hardwood segment took another hit for the second year running. FCNews research shows the U.S. hardwood flooring market generated approximately $2.207 billion in sales, a 4% decrease from 2019 and a shade below the five-year low of $2.23 billion achieved in 2015.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

Washington, D.C.—It’s not just lumber. The rapidly rising prices for other heavily relied upon building materials are causing widespread concerns throughout the housing industry , according to The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). . While skyrocketing lumber prices (up more than 300% from April 2020) have dominated industry headlines over the past year, the prices for other materials like steel, concrete and gypsum products all continue to climb at a record pace, the NAHB said.

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