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A Guide to Quarry Tile

Why Tile

With many beautiful and durable ceramic tile options to choose from, you may have discovered quarry tile and wondered how it is different from other ceramic tile options. What is Quarry Tile? Different types of ceramic tile collectively make up what is commonly known as the “ceramic tile family”— quarry tile, porcelain tile, pressed floor… The post A Guide to Quarry Tile appeared first on Why Tile.

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Biophilic Design with Stone-Look & Wood-Look Porcelain from Rubble Tile

Rubble Tile

Bring the restorative power of nature indoors and create a haven of peace with biophilic design. This rapidly growing trend focuses on fostering a connection with the natural world within our living spaces. At Rubble Tile, we offer a curated selection of exquisite stone-look and. The post Biophilic Design with Stone-Look & Wood-Look Porcelain from Rubble Tile first appeared on Rubble Tile.

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Year-over-year gains for single-family built-for-rent starts

Floor Covering News

Washington, D.C.—Single-family built-for-rent construction posted year-over-year gains as of the first quarter of 2024, as builders sought to add additional rental housing in a market that faced ongoing and elevated mortgage interest rates, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). According to NAHB’s analysis of data from the Census Bureau’s Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design, there were approximately 18,000 single-family built-for-rent (SFBFR) starts du

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Tarkett, Mycocycle begin construction waste decomposition project

Floor Covering News

Washington, D.C.—Tarkett, through a partnership with Mycocycle, is working to help decompose and recycle construction waste via mycelium. Tarkett was first introduced to Mycocycle at a recycling conference in 2023, where Joanne Rodriguez presented her discovery that mycelium can “eat” construction waste—including gypsum, rubber and asphalt—in a matter of weeks.

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NAFCD welcomes Michael Wilbur as new executive director

Floor Covering News

New Orleans, La.—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has appointed Michael Wilbur as the incoming executive director, effective July 1—at which point Kevin Gammonley will officially retire after over 10 years of management and leadership. “I couldn’t be more excited to introduce Michael Wilbur to our community of floor covering distribution executives,” Gammonley said.

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Starnet awards: Commercial projects exhibit creativity, craftsmanship

Floor Covering News

The Starnet Design Awards celebrate outstanding commercial flooring design in corporate, healthcare, education, hospitality, multifamily, government and retail facilities. The diverse categories allow designers to discover how creativity can transform spaces in remarkable ways. The Starnet Design Awards jury comprises highly respected and experienced professionals from the architect and design community.

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New home sales down in April

Floor Covering News

Washington, D.C.—Mortgage rates that averaged above 7% since mid-April—per Freddie Mac data—acted as a drag on new home sales in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Sales of newly built, single-family homes in April fell 4.7% to a 634,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a downwardly revised reading in March, according to newly released data from the U.S.

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