Floor Covering News

JANUARY 11, 2022

Las Vegas—The Natural Stone Institute has announced the recipients of the 2021 Natural Stone Scholarship and Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship. Noe Cortez, customer solutions manager for Quality Marble & Granite in Ontario, Calif., is the recipient of the 2021 Natural Stone Scholarship. 1 at 4 p.m.

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Garden State Tile Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Studies have shown that human connection with nature can help boost one’s mood, health, sleep cycle, and productivity. Additionally, wood-look floors require much less maintenance to clean and preserve than natural hard wood floors do. Stone: Belgica Due. But it’s nonetheless important for the human psyche.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2021

Studies have shown the pandemic has made consumers more aware of the need to maintain hygiene—both on a personal level as well as in their homes—to reduce the chances of infection. Following is a snapshot of some innovative hygienic flooring products available today. By Ken Ryan. People are living differently and buying differently.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Gracing the walls and floors of wealthy homes to extravagant palaces and temples alike, tile has become cemented in our culture as one of the most integral and impactful elements of our world’s stylistic influences. Medallions and filigree designs resemble jewelry on the floors of palaces and store fronts. Moroccan Tile. Cuban Tile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 31, 2019

Houzz Kitchen Trends Study provides insight regarding the most popular kitchen trends in home improvement. Meanwhile, granite continues a multi-year decline (40%, 34% and 30% in 2017, 2018 and 2019 studies, respectively). Shades of gray in the cabinets, backsplash, ceiling and floors. Engineered flooring wows.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

The assessment was conducted by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and compared the total life cycle impacts of different types of floor covering materials: porcelain tile, carpet, parquet, marble, resin and linoleum. It revealed the superior environmental performance of Italian porcelain floor tiles. Moon Stone by Coem.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2015

The new house accommodates a double garage, open plan living area and master bedroom on the ground level and a study and guest retreat on the first floor. A zinc fascia caps the pavilion and wraps over the first floor guest retreat and terrace in a strong formal gesture that architecturally ties the two levels together.”

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Image: Ferguson Shop a similar look: Bar Stool | Cone Pendant Lights | Chrome Ceiling Lamps According to the 2017 Houzz Kitchen Study , the contemporary style is the No. Granite is a natural stone, but is porous and requires sealing with chemicals to minimize staining and etching. There are plenty of options.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Patchworks tiles, such as “ Minoo” by Marcel Wander for Bardelli, feature ornate 8”x8” porcelain floor tiles in five silkscreen patterns reminiscent of Persian rugs. Not only do these longer tiles resemble wood, but they are now taking on the look of concrete and stone. Matching is Overrated. Tactile Textiles.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele. TD: How and why was CTaSC Established?

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio—The winners of the 2022 Pinnacle Awards were announced during the Natural Stone Institute Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas. The floor-to-ceiling walls are made from Blanc Absolute Marble. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va. StoneWorks Bluffton, S.C.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

As it turns out, the flooring industry has its disrupters as well. For the flooring industry, the pandemic has caused major supply chain disruptions that impacted manufacturers and distributors and, eventually, retailers—who at times throughout 2020 were out of stock on certain products. Supply chain issues persist to this day.

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Giotile

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

And boring colors are out–studies show that certain colors like red and orange stimulate productivity, so get ready for some colors and fun patterns in offices! The whimsy of this creative office extends into the communal kitchen, where a neon chartreuse refrigerator meets vibrant pink flooring and a sleek, wooden roof.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Architects of the time chose wood and brick over the traditional marble and heavy stained glass in order to compensate. What Venetian architecture lacks in sprawling floor plans is more than made up for in height. Have you ever wondered why some design trends pass as fads while others are studied for years to come?

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