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Exploring the sustainability of ceramic surfaces

Diary of a Tile Addict

Product quality, design, innovation, Italian origin, and sustainability are all key components of the Italian ceramic tile industry’s success. The intrinsic characteristics of ceramic products make them preferable to other materials in terms of their limited impacts over their life cycle. of Italian ceramic tile production.

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Starnet announces winners of 2020 Design Awards

Floor Covering News

The most prestigious award, the 2020 Grand Prize, was presented to Starnet member Cornerstone Commercial Flooring for its work on Park Elementary School in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Details: Starnet member: Consolidated Carpet. Architect: Huntsman Architectural Group. Details: Starnet member: Century Floor Space. Architect: David B.

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Jeff Blanchard Doesn't Gamble on Products for Casino Projects

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Jeff Blanchard of American Tile and Marble in Shreveport, Louisiana joined the tile industry after working for general contractors for many years. The technology is constantly evolving, with new products coming out faster and faster all the time. American Tile has a long-standing relationship with Custom Building Products.