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NOVEMBER 29, 2022

As the days become shorter and the cool nights trickle in, Mother Nature makes her chilly presence known with a change in season. And just as the outside world begins its cozy transition, we see a similar shift in the colors, textures and details used to decorate interior spaces. Millstone, PLATERA. If you’re considering a seasonal update to your home, or a major change in the materials that define your space, read on as we outline this season’s top ceramic trends that are sure to establish an i

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As The Tile Turns

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Committed to supporting the growth of the nation’s most inspiring mosaic manufacturers, our Decorative Materials team is always happy to celebrate the accomplishments of our most trusted partners. Recently, this meant visiting Virginia’s Eastern Shore, where we paid homage to the wonderful New Ravenna. Boasting thirty years in the business, New Ravenna has certainly made its mark on the community of Exmore, Virginia.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

If you are looking for a timeless design for your home, consider handmade cement tiles. They are an ideal option in any home where you do not want to replace the flooring often. You will find different designs, so you can choose the one that appeals most to you. The minimalistic look of these cement tile allows you to go so many ways with your home décor.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

T he tremendous excitement surrounding the waterproof flooring category has spurred an array of both natural and synthetic products—and even some innovative, water-resistant hybrid materials. From wood-look SPC, WPC and LVT floors to rigid core brands that feature a real wood veneer, retailers and distributors have a wealth of brands, formats and styles to offer their customers.

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Giotile

DECEMBER 1, 2022

A Brief History of Zellige Tiles Zellige (also spelled zellij or zillij and pronounced “zee-LEEJE “) tile is a glossy striking Moroccan tile that has become very trendy in recent years. There are few tiles with as much history and influence as the Moroccan zellige tiles. These shimmery hand-made tiles have been around for thousands of years.

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Rubble Tile

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The Glossy Brick collection, designed by Ragno in Italy, captures all the warmth of handcrafted products along with the versatility of the classic brick-size tile. The tiles are imbued with unique visual personality – for on-trend, refined interiors that combine a vintage mood with contemporary.

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JG Kitchens

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

I'm not immune to the temptations of Cyber Monday, online retail's answer to Black Friday. So I looked this week at eight wellness design product types you can easily purchase online. The post Eight Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Ideas for Online Buying comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Giotile

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A Brief History of Zellige Tiles Zellige (also spelled zellij or zillij and pronounced “zee-LEEJE “) tile is a glossy striking Moroccan tile that has become very trendy in recent years. There are few tiles with as much history and influence as the Moroccan zellige tiles. These shimmery hand-made tiles have been around for thousands of years.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

For the 13th consecutive year, Life of an Architect presents THE definitive holiday gift guide for architects. The post 114: Holiday Gift Guide for Architects (2022) first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading 114: Holiday Gift Guide for Architects (2022) at Life of an Architect. For the 13th consecutive year, Life of an Architect presents THE definitive holiday gift guide for architects.

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Trendir Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Anyone who has to wake up early in the morning knows there is nothing quite like getting the day started with a cup of coffee. The smell itself is one of the greatest smells in the world, it not only puts you in a good mood, but it makes you feel as if your day is off to a good start. However, not all of us can simply make a cup of Joe and go sometimes we want the entire experience of selecting a cup that we like and making the perfect coffee as well.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) said it will welcome two individuals to its board of directors in January 2023. The new NSI board members are as follows: Restoration and maintenance. Sal Banchitta, Simple Stone Care. Banchitta, who graduated from Hunter College with a Bachelors in geology, has served the natural stone industry for over 35 years in diverse capacities.

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The A to Z of Building

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Keliber's long-planned lithium project is progressing into the construction phase, as preparatory work on the lot of the lithium hydroxide refinery will be kicked off still before Christmas. The.

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Realstone

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

We were blown away with all the gorgeous fireplaces from our customers. For inspiration and design stories, visit our Inspiration gallery and learn what our customers have to say. The video below shows some of our customer projects and an amazing collection of trending fireplace designs from modern to traditional, with tv and without! Get inspired by fireplace with tv, fireplace with mantle, fireplace with hearth, fireplace without hearth, fireplace with bookshelves, modern fireplace, corner fir

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Orlando, Fla.—Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. A robust lineup of complimentary learning opportunities, including live demonstrations, curated show floor tours, interactive sessions and partner education, will span all tile and stone industry segments.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Mountville, Pa.—AHF Products launched a new Quick Ship program featuring 12 Armstrong Flooring LVT options, which are manufactured in Lancaster, Pa. Orders up to 2,500 square feet will ship within five business days and 20,000 square feet will ship within 10 business days, the company said. The new Quick Ship collection, Unify, offers a simplified product assortment that meets a variety of design, performance and budget needs to accommodate tight project schedules.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Dalton—As part of its 2022 fall introductions , EF Contract has debuted Spectral Drift. Inspired by the brilliance of fractured light, Spectral Drift is designed to provoke a second glance. Proprietary yarn styling is said to enable the pattern to shift as hues gently intermingle, creating a change in perception from different vantage points. The incorporation of metallic fibers adds depth to the design and creates a unique mottled effect background.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Woodbury, N.Y— Stanton Carpet Corporation is the flooring sponsor of the Designing Hope Showhouse, a project to create comfort in a home-away-from-home. The Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley (RMHGHV), along with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and Aspire Design magazine lead the project along with various product sponsors and an A-list roster of design talent.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

FCNews reached out to industry experts for their top digital marketing tips to aide retailers in their endeavors. As technology advances and more companies turn to the digital realm for their marketing needs, it’s important for companies to stay up-to-date on how to utilize the latest technologies to their advantage. Using outdated practices, experts say, can cause well-intentioned marketers to get left behind. .

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

T ucson , A riz.—Achieving success in retail today is not about maintaining the status quo or accepting mediocrity—it’s really about disrupting the consumer experience. That was the main thrust of FloorCon 2022 , a retailer-focused, paradigm-changing industry conference organized by Broadlume, a powerhouse technology company focused on the flooring industry.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk is investing in the powerhouse product brand with a state-of-the-art merchandising destination, the SmartStrand Color Wall. Designed to elevate the overall shopping experience, Mohawk’s SmartStrand Color Wall aims to inspire consumers to easily shop and confidently select a color and comfort level for their home. The color wall will debut at Mohawk’s Edge Summit next month.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Thanks to technology advances that allow striking looks to be combined with high-performance durability, carpet mills delivered a bevy of “must-have” carpet introductions to the flooring market in 2022. Following is a sampling of standout innovations within 2022 carpet introductions. Anderson Tuftex. Anderson Tuftex’s focus on design in 2022 was illustrated in its Pet Perfect+ portfolio of innovative constructions and solutions for active and pet-friendly homes.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Flooring dealers have been in this situation before—a slowing economy, perhaps even a minor recession for a quarter or two, but nothing they can’t handle. While economic forecasts call for slow-to-zero-percent growth in 2023, flooring retailers are preparing to weather this uncertainty the only way they know how: by providing outstanding service to their customers, continuing to spend on marketing and advertising and adhering to other best practices that have proved successful in the past.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Richard French. Calhoun, Ga.—Mannington Commercial has named Richard French its new president, effective today. He replaces Tom Pendley , who was promoted to chief operating officer of Mannington Commercial’s parent company, Mannington Mills, last month. “Richard will be a tremendous asset to our commercial business team,” Pendley said. “He is a proven leader with deep experience and knowledge of the floor covering industry and the various commercial market segments we serve.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Dalton—Shaw Floors plans to update its Anso Colorwall display in 2023. The carpet merchandising system is available exclusively to Shaw Flooring Network (SFN) retailers and has over a 20-year legacy in the industry. The time-tested display is a showroom focal point and remains a pillar of Shaw’s residential soft surface portfolio. The Shaw team said it consulted specialty retailers (of all sizes) from across the country in an intentional effort to maintain a customer-centric approach to the Anso

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

John McGrath. Washington, D.C.—INSTALL has announced the retirement of its executive director, John T. McGrath Jr., who played a significant role in revolutionizing floorcovering installation training and standards for over two decades. McGrath’s retirement is effective Dec. 1, 2022. The new executive director has been named internally and will be announced January 2023.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Jim Augustus Armstrong shares 50 recession-busting strategies for those looking to recession-proof their business. There was a chiropractor who built a million-dollar practice. He sold it and then built another million-dollar practice. Then he did it a third time. Clearly, he had a system that worked, so he began to give seminars to other chiropractors teaching them how to build their own million-dollar practices.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

St. Louis, Mo.—The National Wood Flooring Association’s (NWFA) online learning platform , NWFA University, has received its fourth SAP Litmos Lenny Award for Best Not-for-Profit Training Program. Litmos, the education platform for NWFA University, offers an industry-leading Learning Management System (LMS) that unifies virtual, classroom, mobile and social learning in a secure, intuitive platform.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

By Roman Basi—Working from home has become much more common within the last couple of years —primarily as a result of the pandemic. Those who are self-employed and are working from home—even part-time—may be able to claim a tax deduction for expenses related to their home office. This deduction is known as the “home office deduction.” You may qualify to claim this deduction if you solely use a portion of your home for your business and nothing else.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Florence, Ala.—Schönox HPS North America debuted two subfloor products in response to needs expressed by the professional installer community in the field with Schönox sales and technical staff, the company said. The all-new Schönox FP, one-part filling and priming compound, allows flooring professionals to prime and fill substrates in one step. The second product introduction provides a versatile, 10-pound bag version of Schönox HS Sturdy, the company’s repair and smoothing compound with its pa

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

San Diego—In response to customer demand and shifting color trends, Cali is adding three new styles to its popular Cali Vinyl Builder’s Choice XL (BCXL) collection. The omni-channel building products company launched BCXL two years ago to offer a longer, broader rigid core vinyl plank with commercial-grade durability. The BCXL collection is ideal for professional orders with a competitive price point appropriate for large-scale installations, according to the company.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Cali Floors offers a wide variety of flooring types, each suitable to the individual needs of the end-user. Not sure where to start? Cali’s Laura Nieto explains the best ways to go about choosing the right Cali floor for you. The post WATCH: How to choose the right Cali floor appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

T he fear of public speaking is real. In fact, the National Institute of Mental Health reports that public speaking anxiety, or glossophobia, affects about 75% of the population. The fear of public speaking is the most common phobia ahead of death, spiders or heights. With many industry conferences and meetings back in full swing, it’s time to sharpen our skills.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Dalton—Happy Feet International is expanding its offerings to include new products from Welspun Flooring where a portion of every Welspun sale will go toward the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF). The program was founded in 2019 primarily to address the shortage of installation craftsmen and the continued decline of qualified installers relevant to the demand for professionally installed flooring.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Kal Krishnan. Lancaster, Pa.—Ecore International, a company that designs and manufactures high-performance reclaimed flooring, continues to expand its executive team with the appointment of Kal Krishnan, its new materials business unit president. This new position reports directly to Jay Doubman, Ecore’s c hief operating officer. Krishnan brings to Ecore leadership that encompasses crafting and implementing business strategy, go-to-market models, channel strategy, growth culture and business ope

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Realstone

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The post New! City Creme and reimagined Pearl Grey Panels and Corners appeared first on Realstone Systems.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Daltile’s Rekindle tile flooring collection features StepWise and Microban technology, making it more slip resistant while also eliminating 99% of bacteria on the tile surface. C eramic has traveled a rough road over the last few years. In 2019, the tile flooring category experienced its first decline in a decade as tariffs and antidumping legislation hit the market.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

So there is a faction of the population who believe that by 2035 all combustion-engine vehicles should go the way of the dinosaur, replaced by the bevy of electric-powered options that continue to hit the market. All I can say is after a recent trip to Canada, I will never own an electric vehicle. Sorry, Mayor Pete. . Elon Musk can push his free speech agenda on Twitter to his heart’s content, but his dream of a world filled with Teslas is, in truth, a nightmare.

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