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We Cork: The cork flooring sustainability story

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One of the key benefits of cork flooring is its environmental friendliness. After it is harvested, cork is shredded, compressed into sheets and baked in a kiln—the finished product is then cut into planks, tiles or left as a sheet, at which point it can be used for construction purposes, typically as either flooring or insulation.

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Must-have product introductions of 2023

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I nnovation is at the heart of product development for flooring manufacturers. Fortunately, this year’s “must-have” product introductions serve as a compilation of in-demand and innovative soft and hard surface flooring. As a result, Dundee solid oak floors provide strong resistance to everyday dirt and wear.

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Ceramic: Digital printing changes the game

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American Olean’s Foyer, which utilizes digital printing technology, is a striking marble-look tile designed to create a lasting impression. Digital printing may just now be making its way into the manufacturing process of some flooring categories, but for ceramic it has been changing the game for more than a decade.

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Marazzi opens its flagship showroom in Athens

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A space of 400 sqm located on the ground floor of “The Orbit” building inspired by Greek mythology. The exhibition concept of Marazzi showroom sees ceramic and porcelain stoneware products displayed as a contemporary labyrinth.

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Daltile launches Lava Finish

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We have engaged in extensive research and development with the foremost experts in the field of abrasives to achieve our new, ultra-realistic Lava finish, stone surface texture in quartz.”. The post Daltile launches Lava Finish appeared first on Floor Covering News. Daltile has now taken this expertise one step higher.

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Daltile launches new quartzite products

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Natural quartzites feature the luxurious look and feel of marble with all of the benefits of greater durability and hardness. Daltile puts a tremendous amount of research and expertise into selecting the very finest stone slabs Brazil has to offer.” Daltile’s new Brazilian quartzites. ” Caldera Blue. White Pearl.

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Museo de las Collectiones Naturales, A CID Award Winning Project

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Architects Jesus Olivares and Miguel Rodenas who oversaw the project began the transformation inside with an open floor plan in the main hall. These panels are suspended just above the white marble floors lending to a weightless and calming environment, in line with the museum’s natural theme.

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