Architectural Ceramics
JUNE 22, 2020
Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. As we officially enter Summer, we also enter another exciting time for most families and couples – vacation season. After working those cold, dreary winter hours with the thought of a Summer retreat in the back of your mind, the time has finally come to use up that precious PTO and hit the road for some quality destination time.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 24, 2020
White, Ga.—Beauflor USA has introduced the Reflect+ collection, a crafted sheet vinyl line comprised of 20 visuals in a variety of wood, tile and marble looks. The Reflect+ collection contains a wide range of on-trend visuals including the company’s first marble looks. The visuals and textures are amplified by the company’s enhanced embossing technology, NaturQuest.
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Giotile
JUNE 25, 2020
An interior staple for centuries, tile has evolved into many formats and finishes over time. Tile technology has gotten so sophisticated that it’s often difficult to distinguish with the eye ceramic tile from the “real” thing. Even the textures can be mimicked, so it’s possible a touch test might not reveal the surfaces’ true nature. … The post GIO Looks at Tile Styles: “Natural” Materials appeared first on Gio Tile.
Rubble Tile
JUNE 26, 2020
Two of our newest porcelain tile collections, Neopolis, and West 57th, are inspired by architectural marvels from past and present. While these collections differ slightly in look and feel, they both possess a timeworn finish that works in both modern and more traditional spaces.
Architectural Ceramics
JUNE 24, 2020
Week of June 22nd, 2020. As Summer officially enters the domain, everyone looks for their own escape to make-up for those long, cold, and dreary Winter hours. Hit the road and get stoked for your family beach trip, or for that quiet week away in your favorite lake-house rental. Whether it’s a view of an ocean, lake, or even just looking over the top of your cocktail glass, there’s no chance you’ll be caught slacking in the heat this Summer, especially with this playlist catered
Floor Covering News
JUNE 26, 2020
By Ken Ryan. A rendering of Wellmade’s new 328,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Bartow, Ga., slated to begin phase one of its opening in 2021. As part of its “Made in the USA” initiative, Wellmade Floor Coverings has expanded its manufacturing operations to Bartow County, Georgia, with its first domestic production facility to manufacture rigid core vinyl and other products.
Ceramics of Italy
JUNE 24, 2020
Originally developed as a project for big ceramic slabs, to all extents and purposes OVER has become the fourth brand of the Fincibec Group, flanking its traditional Monocibec, Naxos and Century ranges with large-format state-of-the-art tiles. The OVER slabs are produced with Continua+ technology and offered mainly in a 162×324 cm non-rectified format and a 160×320 cm rectified format, in 12 mm thickness.
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Garden State Tile Blog
JUNE 26, 2020
Garden State Tile has introduced the Bolt and Dash collections – two new colorful product lines offering a multitude of complementary hues to set the scene for any design. A perfect blend of trendy and timeless, the Bolt Wall Tile Collection from Garden State Tile features a chic 2”x10” glossy pickett available in 14 distinct colors. The expansive color palette, ranging from pastels to earth tones, offers unique options that will work seamlessly in any space.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 24, 2020
Eugenio Megna. Chicago—Launched by Eugenio Megna, a former Fiandre executive, ELM Surfaces is a newly established tile distributor with experience and knowledge of the architecture, design and construction industry that offers a customer-centric approach to tile applications and product expertise. The company offers sources for custom manufactured products, interior and exterior finishes for both vertical and horizontal applications.
Stone Update
JUNE 24, 2020
Online event from industry’s largest trade show draws international interest, including from the United States.
JG Kitchens
JUNE 24, 2020
If you spent the last few months of winter cooped up in your home, keeping yourself and your family as safe as possible from catching the highly contagious coronavirus causing the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re probably grateful for these longer, warmer days spent outdoors. You probably also spent some of those indoor hours considering how to improve your outdoor spaces — possibly moving summer travel dollars to the home improvement column.
Trendir Magazine
JUNE 22, 2020
Summer is officially here, and we are spending the most time outdoors, whether that is enjoying the weather, grilling a little more, or reading a good book. Regardless of the reason, your outdoor space deserves an upgrade! What better way to do that, then to bring in a fire pit and having it become the focus of our outdoor space. Geometric. Even if you decide to make your fire pit in the ground, the simple act of having it shaped in a geometric appeal will instantly make the fire pit come to lif
Floor Covering News
JUNE 24, 2020
Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete has launched a new awareness campaign to combat the tightening timelines of a construction market working toward recovery. Through a focused effort toward educating installers and contractors on a broad array of the company’s high performance rapid solutions, Laticrete will help to get construction and following trades back to work and delayed projects back on track.
Stone Update
JUNE 21, 2020
Disease worsened for workers years after stopping labor with engineered stone.
Life of an Architect
JUNE 21, 2020
When an architect goes to work … what happens? Do they pull out a pen and sketch paper? Maybe they power up some hardware – quite possibly a bit of both. Ask and architect what they need to do their job and they’ll all give you different answers but we’ll give you the real scope on today’s episode … Architectural Tools. Continue reading 052: Architectural Tools at Life of an Architect.
Trendir Magazine
JUNE 25, 2020
When it comes to decorating the bathroom, having space is key. You want to make sure you have enough space to store all of your necessities without making your bathroom look cluttered. That is where smart shelving comes into play. Having smart shelving is one of the best ways to embrace having products in your bathroom in a neat way. Here are a few ideas to help you redecorate your bathroom décor while getting the most out of the space you already have.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 26, 2020
Bologna, Italy—After announcing a 2020 postponement date of November 9-1 , the organizers of Cersaie said it will in fact postpone the show through 2021 due to COVID-19. According to the show, one of the key strengths of Cersaie is its international profile. One third of exhibitors are non-Italian companies from 40 different countries; more than 47% of attendees in 2019 (around 50,000) were international visitors.
Stone Update
JUNE 23, 2020
Silicosis Study of Spanish Engineered-Stone Workers; New Laminam Logo; more.
The Armchair Builder
JUNE 22, 2020
Good afternoon,I am in the process of having a new driveway put in. The cement extends toby the back door. The height of the old door step was 5″ high, after theypoured on friday the height of the new door step is 8″ Is there a minimum/maximum door step height? Thank You, Irene S. Hi […].
Kitchen and Residential Design
JUNE 22, 2020
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash A broken washing machine can lead to increased monthly costs as dry cleaning bills add up quickly. Choosing the perfect washing machine repair technician may appear daunting at first, as countless types in all price points are readily available. However, this does not have to be a difficult process. Highly professional and affordable washing machine technicians are available in all major North American cities.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 22, 2020
By Ken Ryan. Charlestown Pine, Wellmade’s waterproof vinyl flooring, was granted a patent exclusion in the HDPC rigid core category. Wellmade Performance Flooring has been granted tariff exclusions by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on its Chinese-made LVT products. The exclusions, granted in May 2020, include Wellmade’s HDPC rigid core SQEDGE dryback vinyl plank (other versions of vinyl LVT dryback are not covered) and HDPC rigid core locking strand woven bamboo.
Stone Update
JUNE 22, 2020
Industry group continues work with Gary Sinese Foundation for veterans, first responders.
The A to Z of Building
JUNE 23, 2020
The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) is delighted to announce the winners of the Top 50 Women in Engineering: Sustainability awards. Now in its fifth year, the 2020 WE50 celebrates women.
Realstone
JUNE 22, 2020
Request a private presentation for your team> LIVE DIGITAL SEMINAR: The New Reclaimed Wood. A visually rich product presentation, showing the new Reclaimed Wood color and new features to the collection. Here at Realstone, innovation is not just about our products, it’s at the core of everything we do, from virtual presentations to our Visualizer tool.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 24, 2020
The FCNews Retail Recovery Across America video series continues today with a visit to Lou Morano, owner of Capitol Carpet & Tile with five locations in south Florida. FCNews publisher, Steven Feldman, sat down with one of the sharpest retailers in the country to discuss changes to the business since the lockdown, successful strategies for recovery, keeping a healthy and welcoming showroom and much more.
Stone Update
JUNE 24, 2020
Northern California facility will distribute surfacing company’s products throughout the Western United States.
The A to Z of Building
JUNE 22, 2020
Alan Lusty, Founder and CEO of multi-disciplinary engineering business, adi Group, says his industry must develop a laser sharp focus on inspiring a generation of female engineers, if it is to secure.
Kitchen and Residential Design
JUNE 24, 2020
As your parents age , they may need a little more help. This is always a delicate conversation, especially because some parents believe that if they're put in an assisted living facility you'll never visit them and will forget about them. Although it can be a sensitive subject, it's important to begin having a conversation about your parents' wishes and what you can afford as their child.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 22, 2020
The FCNews Retail Recovery Across America video series continues today with a visit to Enhance Floors & More in Marietta, Ga. FCNews publisher, Steven Feldman, sat down with Elizabeth Stubbs, who discusses pent-up demand, how the store is driving traffic and much more. Check back on Wednesday when Feldman visits Lou Morano, owner of Capitol Carpet & Tile with five locations in south Florida.
Stone Update
JUNE 26, 2020
Both events will move ahead with regular events in Fall 2021.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 22, 2020
New NeoConnect programming will run through the end of the month with a full schedule of informative and engaging programming and events. The week four virtual lineup is as follows through June 30: Attributes of contract furniture. Monday, June 22, 10 – 11 CDT. A look at the attributes that drive furniture decisions in the commercial-built environment.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 22, 2020
Export Pa.—Karndean Designflooring has officially launched its new Heritage Collection, comprised of designs that are said to embody the pinnacle of designed floors. Inspired by geometric tiled floors found in Victorian and Regency homes and landmarks, each design has been developed to capture the opulence of these traditional English architectural styles and patterns, the company said.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 24, 2020
Calhoun, Ga.—Creative Flooring Solutions (CFL), a manufacturer of laminate, wood and luxury vinyl tile, said it will invest more than $70 million in a new manufacturing facility here. “This marks a next step in our plan to become a global company, producing closer to where our goods are being sold,” said Thomas Baert, owner and president of CFL. “We are looking forward to contributing to the economic well-being of the community in Calhoun, Gordon County and Georgia.”.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 25, 2020
United States Army Staff Sergeant Casey Jones and his wife. St. Louis, Mo.—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 45 th home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). The R.I.S.E. program builds custom, specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 23, 2020
Manchester, NH—As the current COVID-19 pandemic quickly impacted individuals, businesses and the economy, CCA Global Partners swiftly reacted to provide their independent flooring retailers the tools and resources necessary to react to the changing retail environment and keep their businesses running. Now, as the retail flooring business starts to rebound, CCA said it is continuing to adapt to support its members with a robust virtual event.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 23, 2020
The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) will be hosting another Combating COVID-19 webinar to help its members navigate financial opportunities related to COVID-19 and reopening during the pandemic. The upcoming webinar will be held Friday, June 26 at 11:30 a.m. EST. Scott Humphrey, CEO, and Jeff King, legal council, will host the webinar. Topics will include the following: New rules and forms for PPP loan forgiveness.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 25, 2020
Manchester, NH—CCA Global Partners will be enhancing and expanding its current Healthier Living installation system in a new program named Neutralize. The installation process is said to destroy viruses and other contaminants before, during and after a flooring installation. “Our belief is that our customers’ homes should be the safest place in the world,” said Frank Chiera, senior vice president of marketing & advertising, Flooring America/Flooring Canada, The Floor Trader and International
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