Volume: 64 | Issue: 2 | Download
January 19th, 2015 issue.
Volume: 64 | Issue: 2 | Download
January 19th, 2015 issue.
Volume: 12 | Issue: 1 | Download
On the cover: The floor of this living space features tile from the Urban Posh by Ragno USA. Available in a 12- x 24-inch plank format, the tile integrates the look of linen with the strength and durability of robust glazed porcelain. The walls are clad in 2- x 2-inch mosaics, mesh-mounted in 12- x 12-inch modules. Learn about more new tile and installation products in the Product Showcase, which begins on page 14
Volume: 33 | Issue: 4 | Download
On the cover: The crew of New England Soundproofing, based in Waltham, Mass., installs a "mass-loaded vinyl" membrane that helps keep airborne sounds from traveling through a stairwell wall between condo units. Photo by Ted Cushman
Volume: 64 | Issue: 1 | Download
January 5th, 2015 issue.
Volume: 8 | Issue: 1 | Download
Cover Photo
This photo, courtesy of Cosentino, depicts the Aura color of the company’s Dekton product, which has a pattern that repeats to allow for bookmatching applications. This and many new colors and materials of all varieties can be found in the annual spotlight. Read the full story on Page 20.
Volume: 22 | Issue: 1 | Download
ON THE COVER:
For the third floor terrace at the AKA Beverly Hills Hotel, a tranquil and elegant atmosphere was achieved with natural stone. A focal point of the outdoor space is a fountain built of Bluestone — supplied by Sepulveda Building Materials. The stone is characterized by shades of blues and browns, and the size of each piece ranges from 2 to 5 inches. Story begins on page 32.
Volume: 38 | Issue: 1 | Download
Features:
Outside the Box:
This year's new american Home is focused on providing takeaways for production builders at every price point.
Millennial Fact or Fiction:
Builder evaluates some of the most prevalent contentions about millennial behavior and their implications on housing.
Core Curriculum:
Amid rising construction costs, builders are trying to construct affordable homes for debt-strapped entry-level buyers.
Target Practice:
Scaling down the home to fit an entry-level budget is difficult, but builders can find savings with smart planning.
Volume: 76 | Issue: 1 | Download
In every flooring transaction and project every individual be it the manufacturer, sales person, architect, designer, specifier, flooring contractor or installer and anyone in between who impacts the project, has a responsibility.
Thousands of flooring problems, failures and claims occur every year because one or more of the parties involved in a transaction has failed to accept responsibility for some procedural function
Volume: 17 | Issue: 1 | Download
ON THE COVER: The days of placing displays wherever they
will fit and having merchandise all over are long gone — at least if you want to be, and look like a successful retailer. The art, or science of store layout is just as important in flooring operations as it is in supermarkets. Just ask the folks at Flooring America/ Flooring Canada who transformed their stores using the buying group's Vision system. They are seeing both their sales and profits increase at faster rates than those who haven't made the switch.
Volume: 80 | Issue: 1 | Download
[ON THE COVER]
2014 BALA Home of the Year winner Rio Estancia in Boerne, Texas, was given a luxurious yet earthy feel with a blend of materials, such as limestone and Douglas fir, inside and out.
PHOTO: DROR BALDINGER
Volume: 9 | Issue: 1 | Download
Truths, Myths and Liability of Misusing Disinfectants