Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Need some inspiration for your next home remodeling project this autumn? FALL in love with sensational concrete tiles from Granada Tile! Our Olvera Collection contains colors, textures, and patterns that will easily translate to an all-season masterpiece in your home. Why Use Olvera Collection Cement Tiles? The Olvera Collection yields a vast collection of hand-crafted shapes and colors that can be custom-designed to suit your taste.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Celebrating ten years of collaboration between Mutina and Studio Bouroullec is Ensemble. Refreshing company classics Pico and Rombini, introducing the new collections of Punto and Bloc, as well as a bringing Pico Bois which explores a new medium, Ensemble is a mish-mash with style. These diverse, but well matched, collections demonstrate the journey of Mutina, the versatility of ceramics, and the value in variety.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Chicago—For the first time since June 2019, the commercial design community will gather in-person for NeoCon 2021, which returns to theMART here Oct. 4-6. This year’s event is themed “Design Anew” and will include new product launches from leading and emerging brands, as well as presentations from industry leaders. Safety measures and protocols will be in place for NeoCon with attendees required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the show.

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The owner engaged the architectural and design team of Studio 212 to create a safe and vibrant community for the active cultural senior. A juxtaposition between the high impact amenities and low-key living was important for the resident looking to escape the downtown pace while remaining close to their long-time community, family, friends and the resources they are accustomed to having at their fingertips.

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Rubble Tile

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

One of the things that a great design can do is to subtly guide the user’s gaze throughout a space, giving an impression of coherence and natural flow. The new Mosa Stage collection does this perfectly by featuring understated porcelain tiles with a luxurious feel.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

There is little better than reclaimed tile. Enjoying the beauty of a fantastically crafted specimen, getting an injection of invaluable history, and helping to save the planet all at the same time? Who doesn’t want that? Nobody, that’s who. That’s why we’re sharing another company bringing the beauty of reclaimed tile to the masses.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Columbus, Ohio—Starnet Commercial Flooring, the world’s largest network of full-service commercial flooring contractors, has announced the Canadian Project of the Year winners, a new category for 2021. Like the annual U.S. Starnet Design awards, the Canadian competition recognizes the outstanding projects completed by the membership in partnership with the architects, designers and Starnet-aligned manufacturing partners. .

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JG Kitchens

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

What about you? What's your sleep style? The doctors I quoted in this latest article say that weighted blankets can help ease insomnia and anxiety. (They also say that other claims are unsubstantiated.) Take a look and let me know what you think. Would you try one? Do you already use and like one? The post The Wellness Benefits of Weighted Blankets comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

People frequently reach out to architects and simply ask "We know what we want, we just need someone to just draw it up." Don't be that person. The post Just Draw it Up first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Just Draw it Up at Life of an Architect.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

City of Industry, Calif.—Diamond W Supply, a Tarkett company , has acquired Prime Premium Waterproof Flooring from Virginia Hardwood. The company can now offer the best-selling line to customers in Northern California while also continuing to serve customers in Southern California, Arizona and Nevada. The transition will be effective Jan. 1, 2022. .

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Kitchen and Residential Design

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Photo by Mike Kotsch on Unsplash My bathroom has two things in it that get me through a Pennsylvania winter. The first is the heated floors and the second is my Radiant heated Towel rack from Amba Products. I cannot imagine facing a walk in shower on a 20-degree morning in February without either of them. I fell in love with both of those features while staying in hotels in Germany.

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The A to Z of Building

OCTOBER 1, 2021

A collaborative study led by researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Politecnico di Milano has resulted in a new ultra-resistant and self-repairing concrete.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The right kitchen can make all the difference in your home. Whether you’re building from scratch or updating , a well-designed space is key to creating an inviting atmosphere for friends and family members alike. Simply changing out cabinet colors is a budget-friendly way to freshen up a space quickly. Not only does this cost-effective option alter the look and feel of your kitchen, it also adds value to your home.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Washington, D.C.—INSTALL has joined forces with Tarkett, a leader in a broad range of flooring solutions, to advance and drive industry standards for excellence in carpet floor covering installation. INSTALL and Tarkett have a long history of investing in professional development and changing the way the floor covering industry thinks about installation standards.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Everyone wants to have a residential property they can call their own. We are not just talking about a rented property that you call home. Here, we mean a property that you can call yours simply because you own it. When it is time to take action towards owning a property, we all are usually faced with two options. It is either we build something from the scratch or buy a property.

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The A to Z of Building

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Derby-based digital innovator Work Wallet has won a prestigious global industry award for its market-leading health and safety management software. It’s modular, mobile-first platform was named.

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The Armchair Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

September 28, 2021 There has never been a better time to build your own home. Inventory of existing homes is extremely low which makes it difficult to find your ideal home in the perfect location, at the right price. And as a home builder, I can tell you builders are marking up their material and […].

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Dalton—Shaw Floors, the flagship residential brand of Shaw Industries Group, wrapped up its recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by thanking its customers, associates, media partners and suppliers for their outpouring of support to help end the fight against childhood cancer. According to Shaw, the prominent flooring brand has had nearly a decade-long partnership with St.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Photo by Jos Speetjens on Unsplash When you turn your faucet off and it doesn't actually shut off completely, panic usually sets it. After you’re done getting angry, you usually need to call a plumber or head to the hardware store to try to fix the problem. But, what should you purchase? A lot of DIY solutions just aren't right, and they can actually leave you worse off than when you started.

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The A to Z of Building

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

A new cultural centre in Skellefteå by White Arkitekter has now opened its doors to the public. Sara Cultural Centre delivers a state-of-the-art cultural venue and hotel that positively.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The Belleluxe collection of high-end hardwood from Mohawk’s Karastan line targets the upscale consumer. By Reginald Tucker— With the hardwood flooring category facing so much competition from alternative (and often less-expensive) categories designed to emulate real wood, one might assume that the upper-mid-range to higher end of the hardwood flooring might suffer.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Sugar Valley, Ga.—Karastan, a leader in the luxury flooring industry for nearly 100 years , partnered exclusively with renowned product designer Stacy Garcia to produce a rug collection under her residential consumer brand, Stacy Garcia Home, for Nebraska Furniture Mart. . “We’ve had a tremendously successful partnership with Stacy over the past 10 years in our hospitality division,” said Michael Riley, senior vice president of sales, Karastan.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Earth City, Mo.—E.J. Welch Company, the industry’s fourth-largest distributor , has named Kavita McCarthy as its new president. According to E.J. Welch Company, McCarthy brings more than two decades of building materials experience to her new role, most prominently within flooring, holding progressive roles at CCA Global Partners and ProSource Wholesale. .

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

By Reginald Tucker—Republic Floor continues to expand its logistics capabilities as part of a strategy to better serve customers nationwide via not only ample product availability but also warehousing and transportation services. Just last week, the company received 10 new Peterbilt tractor “sleepers,” bringing its fleet to 75 units. The milestone, according to Rotem Eylor, Republic Floor CEO, is especially significant given the challenges most suppliers are facing in getting products to custome

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Manteca, Calif.— B.R. Funsten and Tom Duffy Company have unveiled a branding consolidation , distinctive new logo and corporate identity. Moving forward under the moniker of Tom Duffy Company, the wholesale flooring distributor said it is combining decades of experience, technical expertise and an impressive portfolio of supplier partners from two entities into one. .

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Dalton—Shaw Industries has purchased a significant controlling interest in Watershed Geosynthetics (Watershed Geo) and has entered into a letter of intent to acquire controlling interest in Watershed Solar. These moves build on the long-standing partnership between Shaw and Watershed Geo. “We have had a business and financial relationship with Watershed Geo for 10 years,” said Vance Bell, Shaw’s executive chairman.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

“Residential market activity is expected to slow down somewhat in 2022, but I’m not predicting Armageddon.” That was the main point that Connor Lokar, senior forecaster with ITR Economics , drove home in his recent presentation: Construction Market Trends for 2022. The informative webinar looked at emerging financial market trends and the potential impacts for U.S. economy in the coming year.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Photo by Reinaldo Kevin on Unsplash Without quite realizing it, my bedroom's part of a quiet revolution in commercial lighting control systems. In the old days, when someone wanted to turn on the lights , all he or she had to do was turn on a light switch. But that's not quite how it's done any more. Here's what I mean and here's how this relates to me.

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