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The Research Institute of the Hospital de Saint Paul, a Tile of Spain Award Winning Project

Tile of Spain USA

Receiving first prize in the 2019 edition of the Tile of Spain Awards, the Research Institute of the Hospital de Saint Paul is a uniquely constructed building conceived as a technological infrastructure with a deep commitment to global sustainability. Crafted by PICHarchitects/Pich-Aguilera and 2BMFG Arquitectes, this groundbreaking center located in Barcelona, Spain, offers the connecting hospital a high degree of functionality and comfort, optimum environmental performance, as well as enhanced

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Fresh Looks for Walls – Product Recommendations from GIO Tile

Giotile

For many commercial environments, from restaurants and schools to hotel and office lobbies and more, tile — ceramic, porcelain, or glass — is an excellent surfacing material for walls. The advantages of tile over paint, wallpaper, wood, brick, and many other materials are many. Wall tiles are durable, hygienic, easy to clean, stain-proof, fireproof, and … The post Fresh Looks for Walls – Product Recommendations from GIO Tile appeared first on Gio Tile.

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STATS: Laminate performance ends losing streak

Floor Covering News

By Reginald Tucker In 2020, something interesting happened in the U.S. laminate flooring market that hadn’t occurred since 2015— the category actually grew in terms of both sales and volume. FCNews research pegged laminate flooring sales at the first point of distribution in the U.S. at $1.144 billion, a 5.8% increase over 2019. The volume of laminate flooring sold also grew, by 4.2%, to 976 million square feet, according to preliminary FCNews research.

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Wood Plank Tile Creates Fun Vibe for Architecture is Fun’s Hotel Lobby

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Close collaboration between design and tile installation teams matters intensely as we are discovering from connecting with the Coverings Design Installation Showcase participants. In the case of Architecture is Fun 's Boutique Hotel X Lobby , it also makes for a fun and playful environment given the bold use of wood plank tile in a herringbone pattern.

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Roofing in Arvada: Types of Roofing Materials to Know

Kitchen and Residential Design

Roofs are very important parts of a building. Aside from the obvious reason for why homes, offices, and just about any four walls structure have them, they do add to the general aesthetic and appeal of buildings- when done right of course. Like most parts of a building that aren’t often replaced for years, roofs also stay a good long while before the thought of changing them crosses the mind of home owners.

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2021 Tile Trends: Large Hex Tile

Why Tile

With Coverings just weeks away, we’re celebrating by taking a closer look at each of the top 2021 tile trends we predicted at the beginning of the year. First up is an adaptation of a long-time favorite: hexagon tile. Hexagon tile is well-known in smaller sizes, including tiny hexes used in mosaics. This year, hexagon… The post 2021 Tile Trends: Large Hex Tile appeared first on Why Tile.

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Interface launches first vinyl sheet products

Floor Covering News

Atlanta— Interface launched its first vinyl sheet products, expanding its current portfolio of products that includes carpet tile, LVT and nora rubber flooring. With the expansion in the resilient category, a full suite of flooring options that meets the needs and requirements of healthcare facilities is now available, according to the company. The expansion includes the introduction of the Interlaced collection and Continual Woodgrains vinyl sheet products.

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Architectural Graphics 101 – Symbols

Life of an Architect

It is time to focus our attention on the wayfinding devices of architectural drawings - today we are talking Architectural Graphics 101 - Symbols. The post Architectural Graphics 101 – Symbols first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Architectural Graphics 101 – Symbols at Life of an Architect.

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Ofgem “Sandbox” Awarded to Emergent Energy Unlocks New Commercial Offer for Housing Industry that can Cut the Costs of Delivering Net Zero Technologies by 25%

The A to Z of Building

New entrant Emergent have today launched a “smart local energy system solution” that connects individual houses and flats with on-site net zero technologies on residential developments.

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STATS Commercial: Healthcare the bright spot in 2020

Floor Covering News

By K.J. Quinn W hile some segments of the residential replacement market actually benefitted from consumers and homeowners quarantining in their residences during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the same cannot be said for the commercial sector. FCNews research shows commercial flooring revenues (including specified business as well as Main Street sales) totaled $6.134 billion last year—a falloff of 11.1% compared to 2019.

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Tile of Spain presents 2021 awards

Floor Covering News

Castellón, Spain—A ceremony was held on May 19 for the winners of the 19th edition of the Tile of Spain Awards , organized by the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER). The winners, honorable mentions, sponsors and representatives of the Network of Ceramics Chairs were all present, according to organizers. Sponsored by ICEX, Endesa and Valencia Port Authority, the Tile of Spain Awards recognize the best ceramic architecture and interior design projects in Spain and around the w

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BBG names Emser its exclusive tile vendor

Floor Covering News

Los Angeles—Emser Tile has been named the exclusive and first tile vendor partner for Builders Buying Group (BBG)— a collective purchasing organization made up of hundreds of independent residential builders and developers in the U.S.—in a multi-year agreement. “Builders Buying Group is an ideal partner because it was created by builders and for builders,” said Wendy Williams, vice president builder division, Emser Tile.

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Radiant heating sales reach new levels

Floor Covering News

Lake Zurich, Ill.—Radiant heating sales hit growth levels in the first quarter that haven’t been seen in over a decade, according to the “Q1 2021 Industry Report” by WarmlyYours —a manufacturer specializing in electric floor heating. The quarterly report analyzes the sales of radiant heating products within the context of the national housing and remodeling markets.

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Mills provide assurances post-Stainmaster buy

Floor Covering News

By Reginald Tucker W hen Invista announced the sale of the Stainmaster brand to Lowe’s earlier this month, retailer reaction from former Stainmaster Flooring Centers was strong and swift. Now, carpet mills are chiming in, largely assuring retailers that they have plans in place to support their retail partners via alternatives to the vaunted Stainmaster brand.

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Mannington launches Swell collection

Floor Covering News

The Colorcast style of the Swell collection. Calhoun, Ga.— Mannington Commercial introduced its Swell collection, a modular carpet available in a plank format with four coordinating styles. Inspired by nature, along with traditional weaving and knitting techniques, Swell is designed to bring harmony to the workplace, K-12 and higher education environments, Mannington said.

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NeoCon 2021 registration opens June 8

Floor Covering News

Chicago— NeoCon 2021, scheduled here October 4-6 at theMART , will be open for registration beginning June 8. The in-person show will focus on the theme, “Design Anew,” and provide the opportunity for the commercial design community to gather together again. The show will offer new product launches from 500 leading and emerging brands, as well as world class programming from industry leaders and events and installations.

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A/T launches Pet Perfect platform

Floor Covering News

Dalton—Anderson Tuftex (A/T), hardwood, carpet and custom rugs brand of Shaw Industries , launched its new Pet Perfect promise, a pet performance platform designed specifically for independent retailers. Pet Perfect aims to provide an ultra-durable, easy-to-clean soft surface option. According to A/T, it features high-performance fiber and the brand’s style and design, backed by a minimum 20-year residential limited warranty.

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Bostik launches mobile app

Floor Covering News

Wauwatosa, Wis.— Bostik released its new app, the Bostik Pro, available for free on both iOS and Android platforms. “Our new Bostik Pro mobile app significantly improves the user-experience for our customers,” said Eric Loferski, director of marketing, Bostik. “It was built for the time-constrained contractor to efficiently get them the product information, technical data, and key videos that they need on the job site or wherever they may be.” Brian Moyer, Bostik’s digital mark

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Stanton to acquire Cavan Carpets

Floor Covering News

Woodbury, N.Y.—Stanton Carpet Corporation, a leading supplier of carpet, area rugs and LVP, has agreed to acquire substantially all the assets of Cavan Carpets. Cavan serves the higher-end residential market with wool-based, hand-loomed products touting unique textures. Father and son founders of Cavan, Dan and Daniel McGovern, have joined Stanton as vice presidents of regional sales for Cavan with continued involvement in many aspects of the emerging brand, according to the company.

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New home sales soften due to affordability

Floor Covering News

Washington, D.C.—Rising building material costs and low inventory have caused new home sales prices to jump 20% on a year-over-year basis, harming housing affordability and driving down new home sales, according to a report by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 5.9% following a significant downward revision of the March estimate to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 863,000, according to newly released data by the U.S.

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