Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

March 2/9, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 18. economy heading into 2020 with a hopeful outlook and poised for growth—unemployment is down and consumer confidence is on the rise—the time for tile to shine is now. The supplier unveiled the collection at TISE, which features a polished wood look as opposed to the traditional polished stone.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

March 2/9, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 18. The main takeaway here was our members came with a renewed sense of optimism for 2020,” Kevin Logue, co-COO and vice president of marketing, told FCNews. Alliance Flooring’s goal for 2020 was to bring in 20 new members; it was already at the halfway mark by the end of February. By Ken Ryan.

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Garden State Tile Blog

AUGUST 27, 2020

Today’s tile and stone offerings allow for tasteful alternatives to traditional white subway tile that meet every style and budget – all while offering your kitchen much needed protection against water damage, food splatters, and bacteria growth. Natural Stone. Pops of Color.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

All events since March 2020 have been suspended, to be rescheduled once conditions are safer. Donated by tile and stone industry supporters, suppliers and manufacturers, these items include, among others: Tools such as mixers, saws, trowels, floats, sponges and knee pads. Flooring products.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2020

and Canadian customers (excluding Quebec) to celebrate the launch of Spectralock 1, a pre-mixed, stain-proof grout with true epoxy performance. Since launching Spectralock 1 earlier this year, it’s been of the utmost importance to Laticrete that we give back to our loyal customers who helped us make Spectralock Grout the No.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

The show floor was indeed abuzz with high-energy meetings, product demonstrations and educational opportunities. Micah Hand, director of marketing and product development for Florida Tile, also noted the quality of attendees at the show. “I by volume vs. Q1 2020, Astrachan said. Through the first quarter of 2021, total U.S.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2020

FCNews ’ ultimate waterproof guide reflects today’s market: category leaders like COREtec, which continues to blaze a trail with realistic wood and stone looks, as well as newcomers such as FlexiFlor (and its NextFlor brand) and SAR Floors. “We Ceramic, stone looks impress.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

By Megan Salzano T he year 2020 was a year unlike any other in recent memory and had lasting impacts on every category within the industry both residentially and commercially. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%. of total industry dollars in 2020 and 12.7% In 2020, the category also represented 21.8%

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

26, 2020 to raise funds in support of its mission which the COVID-19 pandemic has severely threatened. Since March 2020, all training and certification events have been suspended, to be rescheduled once conditions are safer. CTEF was able to raise $33,134, thanks to the support of its sponsors and the event’s bidders. Pendleton, S.C.—The

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2021

Both SPC and WPC flooring products are taking share from most other categories and, as such, suppliers are entering the sphere to get in on the action. Whether it be product design, go-to-market strategy or a combination of the two, these “new kids on the block” are proving themselves in a category dominated by seasoned suppliers.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

By Megan Salzano—T he booming flooring industry is chock-full of high-style and innovative products aimed at tapping the unprecedented growth in demand that began in 2020. increase in sales in 2020 vs. 2019. Glue-down/flexible products don’t require transition profiles. billion in sales.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2021

By Reginald Tucker Floor Covering News , with the launch of The Great Reveal, is providing manufacturers with creative ways to get their new flooring products in front of specialty retailers around the country so they may be better prepared to present consumers with new products, colors and designs to help them complete their renovation projects.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

6/13, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 14. As the struggle to find qualified tile installers continues to rage throughout the industry, Daltile took to the drawing board to design a tile product it believes will ease the burden—RevoTile. I think it’s a product that could be received well in the industry,” he told FCNews. By Megan Salzano.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

1, 2020, Daltile’s new RevoTile is billed as a game-changer for the tile industry, a patented floating floor system of genuine porcelain tile that can be installed in one day—two times faster than traditional tile—and with twice the ease, the company said. Officially launched Jan. We value our installers; they are full-time employees.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain’s technical consultant and tile and stone expert, helped kick off Coverings Connected with a discussion on the state of the tile market from Tile of Spain’s perspective. It means big things in terms of where product development, promotion and marketing are going.”. According to Fasan, the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

February 2/10, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 16. Ed Sanchez, vice president product management, Mohawk, shows off the launch of Karastan’s new LuxeCraft rigid flooring. The goal, industry executives say, is to launch high-quality products that will give dealers and distributors something unique to sell. By Lindsay Gonzalez.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 15, 2020

—Karndean Designflooring will unveil more than 40 new colors spanning four product ranges at The International Surface Event (TISE), held Jan. Following are the products TISE attendees can expect to see: Karndean’s Heritage collection denotes products that embody the pinnacle of designed flooring. 28-30 in Las Vegas.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Daltile’s new Defend is a distinct product line of high-performance ceramic tile featuring Microban technology, which will not wash off or wear away. While the pandemic caused uncertainty across the board in 2020, it became clear in the year that followed that flooring would get a lift from the otherwise adverse event. from Q2 2020.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

It would be an understatement to say the industry—and most of the world—is glad to see 2020 go. Dealers across the country can expect the new year’s product introductions to run the gamut from innovative waterproof flooring to next steps in stain-resistant carpet to anti-microbial resilient planks and everything in between.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

construction starts will slip to $776 billion in 2020, a 4% decline from 2019 estimated levels. The department has imposed preliminary duties ranging from 114.49% to 356.02% but is scheduled to announce its final determination by March 23, 2020. The October statistics pushed the Dodge Index down to 147 compared to 166 in September.

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