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Starnet announces winners of 2020 Design Awards

Floor Covering News

Stephen Catholic Church is a historic parish near Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan that was in dire need of a new marble floor after decades of daily use and abuse. Chi-Thien (CT) Nguyen, LEED GA, associate AIA, associate, Elkus Manfredi Architects. Rohde, AIA, FIIDA, ASID, ACHA, CHID, LEED AP BD+C, GGA-EB, principal, JSR.

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Iris Ceramica Group unveils new tile designs

Floor Covering News

The new striking polished Italian marble looks in the Maximum Marmi range of premium Italian, large-format porcelain panels include: Bardiglio Sublime, Breccia Mirabile, Cremo Superiore, Lepanto Rubino, Divine Blue, Grand Carnico, Nero Damascato, Alpi Chiaro Venato and Majestic Onyx.

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Exploring the sustainability of ceramic surfaces

Diary of a Tile Addict

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. I Filati di Rex by Rex Ceramiche.

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Intriguing Snap-Together Marble Tables: Annex by Joe Doucet

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Intriguing Snap-Together Marble Tables: Annex by Joe Doucet. Furniture › Intriguing Snap-Together Marble Tables: Annex by Joe Doucet. Envisioned by NYC designer Joe Doucet , Annex is an intriguing table collection made up of hand-honed marble units. Facebook Twitter. Next Post. -->. Facebook Twitter. +. Collect this idea.

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Coverings stays connected with virtual event

Floor Covering News

“The result of this collaboration within the tile industry will push the market forward and spark even greater innovation and consideration for healthier indoor environments,” said Wes Sullens, director of LEED for the U.S. American Olean’s Rochester line blends the visuals of two popular natural stones, limestone and pulpis marble.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: A Coverings preview

Kitchen and Residential Design

• Azteca (Booth 2211) will awe attendees with Jasper R40, a new ceramic tile series serving up a marble look that will enliven walls with its striking shade variations. Such tiles have become a requisite for LEED-ID credit eligibility, and have won extensive recognition. Both are available in four colorways and various sizes.

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Great Looks & Installations Start Here!

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Plus, MAPEI Ultralite Mortar Pro can contribute to LEED points through its more-than-20% recycled content. MAPEI Ultralite Mortar Pro’s unique Ultralite Technology™ provides twice the coverage of a standard thin-set mortar per pound (0,45 kg), providing transportation savings, too. www.mapei.com. First Installers Pass ACT Certification .

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