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Living History: More Sensational Cement Tile from Guatemala

Granada Tile

Guatemala, as with Nicaragua, has a robust tradition of cement tile installations. Spied at a posada in Antigua, Nicaragua, a simple cement tile floor caught Melanie and Marcos’s attention. At a posada in Antigua, Guatemala, a simple pattern of cement tiles covers the floor. Tile photo, Granada Tile.

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Latest wood floors run the wide/long gamut

Floor Covering News

Suppliers are investing in new technologies to make wood floors more durable and, yes, water resistant, to compete with the likes of SPC. I n the battle to reclaim market share from look-alike categories, hardwood suppliers are rolling out an array of new wood floors designed to pique the interest of retailers as well as consumers.

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Making Mosaic Tile Patterns that Do the Most

Granada Tile

Stamping shape and color across walls and floors constructs tremendous inspiration for room design. Vibrant colors wash over the floor in this design – creating a sense of motion that welcomes you into the area. Kitchen in Guatemala. The result is a lively kitchen floor in this Guatemalan home. Go Moroccan Style.

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Get the Look: Bring the Flavor of Guatemalan Cement Tile’s to Your Next Project

Granada Tile

Last week, we showed you some great cement tiles Melanie and Marcos came across on trip to Guatemala. Borga in a simple mix of terra-cotta and cream yields an elegant cement tile design that works perfectly as a floor tile installation. Get the Look Antigua Borga cement tile Guatemala historic tile Kiev Sevilla'

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ARDEX Academy Training…En Espanol!

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Twenty installers from Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Puerto Rico recently attended ARDEX Tile and Stone, Moisture Control, Underlayments and Designer Floor training seminars. The next ARDEX Academy Spanish tiling training is May 9-10 in Stockton, CA. Click to register!

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Mannington reveals inspiration behind its designs

Floor Covering News

The popular Prospect Park line, from Latitude, gets two new European oak visuals, while the handcrafted Maison Chateau and Sanctuary—both produced in Guatemala—get four and six visuals, respectively. Case in point in the new TimberPlus line, developed in conjunction with Valinge Flooring, manufacturer of the Woodura line.

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WFCA names Michael Faust, Chad Ogden award winners

Floor Covering News

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has acknowledged Michael Faust (posthumously) and Chad Ogden as co-recipients of the Tom Jennings Champion Award for outstanding achievements in the retail sector. He traveled to Peru, Guatemala, Dominican Republic and Greece, teaching his trade and making a positive impact.

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