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Case Study: Amanecer Promenade

Tile of Spain USA

One of Xabia´s prominent landmarks, the Amanecer Promenade borders the beautiful Arenal Beach and stands out with its crescent shape, stylish material choices and covers over 11,000 sq. yards of beach and Atlantic Ocean. Renovated in 2013 to reduce environmental concerns, architects Manuel Lillo Navarro and Emilio Vicedo Ortiz converted the promenade into a stylish yet functional “buffer zone” between the ocean and the city of Xabia.

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A Restaurant Owner’s Guide to Choosing Tile for a Patio or Restaurant Floor

Granada Tile

Restaurants exist to provide a unique and time-honored experience of breaking bread that brings people together. That’s why they’re a favorite place to get together with family and friends. Whether it’s meetings, celebrations, or just an excuse to reconnect, restaurants are special places. Restaurants All Over the World Use Cement Tiles from Granada Tile to Enhance Their Restaurant Decor.

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New 2 cm Gauged Porcelain Tile Paver Specifications Released

Why Tile

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) is proud to announce the revised ANSI A137.3 American National Standard Specifications for Gauged Porcelain Tiles and Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs – 2022 publication. This standard is available now from TCNA and includes new specifications for 2 cm gauged porcelain tile pavers. The Importance of the Standard 2 cm… The post New 2 cm Gauged Porcelain Tile Paver Specifications Released appeared first on Why Tile.

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Surface Art partners with Tesserae Technologies

Floor Covering News

Denver—Surface Art, Inc., a family-owned tile distributor, has partnered with Tesserae Technologies and Nextworld, digital and technology solutions providers for the flooring industry. Tesserae is a complete, end-to-end offering for the flooring space that extends Nextworld’s core no-code platform enterprise applications with functionality tailor-made for the industry, the company said.

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Modern, Relief-Style Spanish Ceramic Tile In-Stock in the US

Rubble Tile

There’s just something cool about Spanish tile. We envision terra cotta clay that dates back centuries, and also tiles with colorful hand-painted patterns. These are truly beautiful and classic. But beyond traditional and historical tile design styles, contemporary Spanish designers are also producing ceramic tile.

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Wellness Features Trend Strongly In New Bathroom Study

JG Kitchens

What are homeowners choosing for their primary bathroom updates and remodels? Mega-site Houzz.com did a survey and shared the results, which I share in my latest Forbes.com article here. Let me know your thoughts on these and your projects. The post Wellness Features Trend Strongly In New Bathroom Study comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Guide to Hotel Tile

Why Tile

Choosing surface materials for hotels means prioritizing durability without sacrificing style. Hotel surfaces need to stand up to wear and tear from constant foot traffic and luggage carts, plus the quick turnover of unpredictable guests. Additionally, creating a safe and hygienic environment is important to preserve the health of your guests, and a surface that’s… The post Guide to Hotel Tile appeared first on Why Tile.

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Kitchen Kit Named Finalist at London Construction Awards

The A to Z of Building

BA, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of factory-built, bespoke, made-to-measure kitchens and bedrooms and specialist components is pleased to announce that its trade offer Kitchen Kit,

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How To Resurface Wooden Deck for a Longer-Lasting, More Appealing Appearance

Onfloor Technology

If you have a wooden deck, you probably take great pride in it. You want to do as much as possible to keep it looking its best for as long as possible. Keeping your deck properly cared for and maintained is one way to do that. However, weather and sun exposure can take their toll on your deck’s appearance. So your instinct might be to hire an expensive contractor to completely rebuild it from the ground up.

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CTEF 2022 Online Auction: Thank You!

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

The 2022 CTEF Online Auction is over, and we can't thank you enough for being involved!

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Louisville Tile names new VP of logistics

Floor Covering News

Louisville, Ky.—Louisville Tile Distributors has named Robbie Barajas its new vice president of logistics. Barajas comes to Louisville Tile from J&P Cycles, where he served as director of distribution for the past five years. Prior to that post, he served as logistics center manager at Caterpillar/Neovia Logistics for 15 years. Robbie Barajas. “We are changing the way distribution is done in our industry, and to do so we are hiring the very best people,” said Matthew Saltzman, CEO. 

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Scandic Opens Large New Hotel in Historic Printing House in Helsinki

The A to Z of Building

Today, Scandic Helsinki Hub opened its doors in the Finnish capital. Located in downtown Helsinki, the hotel is housed in an impressive 1920s printing house that has been transformed into a large.

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FCNews’ charity football league now open

Floor Covering News

The start of the NFL season is less than two weeks away and along with it comes FCNews’ annual Fantasy Football for a Cause league. A few spots still remain for individuals and companies to compete against each other for a chance to win $15,000 for their charity or cause of choice. The league will be covered in the pages of Floor Covering News throughout the season.

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Popular NAFCD convention workshop to return

Floor Covering News

Chicago—This fall, NAFCD and NBMDA will bring together the leaders of the flooring and interior building material distribution community for the 2022 NAFCD and NBMDA annual convention , here Nov. 1-3, 2022. The annual convention will feature a popular one-day workshop titled “University of Innovative Distribution (UID) In-a-Day” on Nov. 1, that will provide tailored education to those in management positions within wholesale distribution firms as well as their partner suppliers.

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How to handle consumer sticker shock

Floor Covering News

(This story was originally published on houzz.com and has been edited for clarity and style.). Homeowners can be very surprised at the cost of a large-scale renovation or design project. They aren’t trying to be cheap and unrealistic, they’re not used to shopping for quality furniture and materials the way you are. Interior design business consultant, Chelsea Coryell, presents these tips for how to address clients who have sticker shock at the cost of renovation to keep them moving forward with

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Performance Accessories sponsors Installer of the Year

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk and Performance Accessories are sponsoring the Installer of the Year competition from The International Surface Event (TISE) as it goes cross country, providing soft and hard surface flooring and coordinating accessories. Stops include Orlando, Fla.; St. Louis, Mo.; San Leandro, Calif.; and Surfaces in Las Vegas. “Installers are the heart and hands of the flooring industry,” said Kelli Widdifield, senior vice president of marketing, Mohawk.

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Shaw Partners with Premise Health

Floor Covering News

Cartersville, Ga.—Shaw Industries partnered with direct health care company Premise Health to operate the third Shaw Family Health Center. According to the company, the new facility, located near several of Shaw’s manufacturing, marketing and product development operations, will offer associates a wide variety of high-quality care options. The Shaw Family Health Center officially opened to associates and their families on Aug. 23, 2022, providing primary care, acute care, behavioral health and w

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AHF Products to close Titusville wood plant

Floor Covering News

Mountville, Pa.—AHF Products has announced plans to close its wood flooring factory in Titusville, Pa., effective Oct. 30, 2022. As a result, manufacturing of select solid and engineered wood flooring products will shift to the company’s plants in Beverly, W.Va.; Somerset, Ky.; and Only, Tenn. According to Brian Carson, AHF Products president and CEO, the decision comes after extensive internal and external market analysis to align with the company’s ongoing efforts to simplify the b

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AMA Research Launches New Renewable Energy & Sustainable Construction Hub

The A to Z of Building

AMA Research are thrilled to announce that the brand-new AMA Research Renewable Energy and Sustainable Construction Hub is live! The carefully collated selection of reports, which currently includes.

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Betolar and Consolis Parma Announce a Partnership for Low-Carbon Concrete Testing in Hollow-Core Slabs

The A to Z of Building

Betolar has signed a development cooperation agreement to drive low-carbon construction with Consolis Parma, Finland's leading manufacturer of precast concrete elements. The aim is to test various.

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Dramatic Rise in Structural Repairs Issues Expected After Extreme UK Heatwave

The A to Z of Building

Brits can anticipate a rapid rise in the number of structural repair issues affecting both homes and commercial spaces after the record-breaking heatwave experienced across the country, according to.

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Lack of Sanitary Disposal Bins Highlights Major Issue with Construction Companies’ Inclusivity

The A to Z of Building

A new petition has been created to tackle the lack of sanitary disposal waste facilities within the engineering and construction industries. The current Construction Design and Management (CDM).

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National Installer of the Year finalists revealed

Floor Covering News

Dallas—The first stop of the regional semi-finals for the National Installer of the Year Competition , hosted by The International Surfaces Event (TISE), took place at the CFI Convention in Orlando , Fla., July 31-Aug. 1. TISE announced and congratulated the southeast regional finalists: David Beagle, winner of the hardwood category; and Roy Lewis, winner of the carpet category.