CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 3, 2013

Ionized metallic oxides are used in a vacuum with an oppositely charged adhesive on the surface of the tile. The tile is then fired at low temperatures in an oxygen-starved kiln, which leaves the pure metal behind and burns off impurities and adhesives. The pressure and attraction of negative ions fuses the metals onto the surface.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2022

Dalton—Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership, the world’s largest network of full-service independent flooring contractors, has selected Taylor Adhesives as its newest preferred vendor, beginning April 1. Taylor Adhesives is a leading producer of flooring adhesives and coatings for 45 years. “We and Canada.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 7, 2020

AHF Products has entered into an agreement with Taylor Adhesives to be the exclusive distributor of Bruce flooring adhesives. According to the companies, customers will benefit from expanded access to Bruce-branded adhesives in both the distribution and sundries channels across North America. Mountville, Pa.—AHF

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 11, 2024

Best Overall measured suppliers in 10 categories—product innovation, design, service, ease of doing business, professionalism of sales force, training/education, handling of claims, digital tools, on-time delivery and credit terms. We still have an ongoing commitment to innovation—whether that’s design, product development, etc.,”

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Specialty flooring retailers are the drivers of this industry. FCNews ’ Retailers of the Year 2022 issue features some of the industry’s most accomplished dealers from influential buying groups as well as smaller retailers with no group affiliation. In other words, it reflects the retail industry as a whole.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

Several industry suppliers provided FCNews with a glimpse of what’s to come in the coming year. Built tough for demanding environments, the product’s “bounce back” core means heavier yet common household objects won’t cause the product to permanently indent. Among the 2023 highlights? Anderson Tuftex. SmartStrand Color Wall.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

—FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, recently welcomed scores of professional contractors, suppliers, distributors and industry consultants here for its annual convention and commercial flooring trade show. A total of 156 people registered to attend the event and 39 member companies exhibited during the product showcase.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

T he vast majority of hard surface manufacturers today—especially resilient suppliers—are investing heavily in floating, rigid-core products designed to compete with the likes of laminate, engineered hardwood and even ceramic tile. These products will typically leave behind some type of residue.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

19 on FCNews ’ Top 20 Distributors ’ 2019 list with projected sales of $92 million. Today we further strengthen our position as a leading flooring distributor in the industry,” said Mitch Jolley, E.J. We look forward to focusing on strong territories with our products for current and new customers in the years to come.”.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

FCNews reveals the winners of its third annual FCNnovation Awards—an initiative designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies launched in the current year. Inhaus Icon with Classen Ceramin technology Truly sustainable products need to offer recyclability and recycled content.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2022

Martenn brings 16 years of flooring experience to his new role with Shaw and has previously held several leadership positions in sales/marketing and business development with key industry players. lokworx – seam tape, adhesives and tack strips. groundworx – cushion and underlayment. careworx – cleaners and disinfectants.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

By Steven Feldman—Dallas—Shaw Industries heads into 2022 with a series of targeted introductions designed to line retailers’ pockets across its three signature brands: Shaw Floors , COREtec and Anderson Tuftex. Consumers will be drawn to this display from both the lighting and the breadth and depth of products.”. SPC/rigid core.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Bostik, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of adhesives and sealants, inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art R&D facility – the Bostik Smart Technology Center – in Venette, located near Paris, on October 3 rd. Our R&D centers all are innovation-driven and focus on developing smart adhesives. Chris Eichman.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 27, 2021

T oday, consumers want to know where a brand’s products are coming from and how they’re produced; they’re interested in sustainable business practices. Armstrong Flooring is boldly walking into the future with a revitalized brand, an optimized collection of flooring products and adaptive solutions for its customers.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 12, 2023

FCICA suppliers provided product demonstrations over the course of the two-day event. FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, recently welcomed scores of professional contractors, suppliers, distributors and industry consultants here for its annual convention and commercial flooring trade show. Tucson, Ariz.—FCICA,

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 12, 2021

Millennials are making a name for themselves in the flooring game, taking the lead on everything from marketing to retail ownership to product design. We’ve rounded up some of the most notable up-and-coming 20- and 30-somethings who are making their mark on the industry today. director of sales, O’Krent Floors. Jason O’Krent.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Gilmore said exhibitors used that time wisely to schedule more appointments, which led to additional sales. I feel better about 2024 today than I did when I got here,” said Ralph Grogan, commercial president, flooring division for Meridian Adhesives, which oversees the Taylor brand. 28-30, at Mandalay Bay. “I

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 28, 2022

One of Artistic Finishes’ hottest new product lines is its digitally printed treads and risers for WPC. These products feature a high-density, waterproof core wrapped in a vinyl texture that enables the company to digitally print it to mirror a custom look to the floors being installed in a particular setting. Artistic Finishes.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

NextFlor, a new product from SRP Industries, offers the visual appeal and performance attributes of competing natural products without the shortcomings. With so much competition in the resilient category today—especially within the LVT, WPC and SPC product subsegments—it’s easy to fall into the “me-too” trap.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The product above is our VTile in a classy step pattern. The product above is from our hand-painted terracotta Tabarka collection. Even though many of our tile series is strong enough to hold up to the heat of fire, the adhesives and grouts used to set the tile are not intended to have that much exposure to an open flame.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

Dalton—Polycom Industries, the 20+ year old adhesives, coatings and product assembly specialist, has been rebranded with a new logo, website and marketing initiatives. “We Polycom was acquired one year ago by Meridian Adhesives Group, a leading manufacturer and custom formulator of high-value adhesives technologies.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

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. February 2/10, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 16. By Lindsay Gonzalez.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Belknap-Haines has been selling DriTac—a Sika brand—products for over 19 years and will continue to offer Sika-DriTac brand wood and resilient flooring adhesives, while now also carrying and promoting Sika brand flooring installation solutions. The post Sika, Belknap-Haines expand partnership appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Effective tips to pricing the project vs. just selling the product. In an industry where price shopping is rampant, specialty dealers are challenged to maintain their profit margins while still being competitive with not only home centers but also other flooring retailers in their respective markets. By Leah Gross.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 16, 2021

These features include educational insights, new and staple hardwood products and a spotlight featuring one of the Coalition’s members. hardwood flooring industry is estimated at roughly $4 billion at the retail level. sales and marketing, Indusparquet. “In sales and marketing, Indusparquet. Hydropel from AHF Products.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

One would think those issues would negatively impact any industry. flooring industry to post record gains as shoppers continued to spend on home improvements in lieu of lavish vacations. flooring industry went on a wild ride dating back to third quarter 2020, which carried through to the end of 2021. Supply chain disruptions.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 9, 2020

That’s according to anecdotal information provided by industry executives FCNews contacted for its annual Main Street market report. We just had a dealer in Minnesota who worked with a local bowling alley to install one of our click LVT products and get the space in tip-top shape for its customers.”.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2022

Martenn brings 16 years of flooring experience to his new role with Shaw and has previously held several leadership positions in sales/marketing and business development with key industry players. lokworx – seam tape, adhesives and tack strips. groundworx – cushion and underlayment. careworx – cleaners and disinfectants.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 30, 2023

and Cincinnati, Ohio— Schönox HPS North America partnered with Ohio Valley Flooring to provide Schönox subfloor product technologies, training and support across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and western Pennsylvania. Florence, Ala.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The companies have several common key suppliers, including Tarkett, Raskin Industries, Centaur, Ardex and Taylor Adhesives. Paul Murfin, president of Taylor Adhesives , told FCNews that Taylor enjoys a strong relationship with both T&L and EJ Welch. “We Synergies abound.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of construction solutions for the building industry, has promoted Eric Pucilowski, Robert Smith and Brett Spencer to the positions of regional vice president of sales, allowing each to serve their respective region with greater authority and deliver tailored customer service to their clients.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Bandera, Texas—Larry Scott, a veteran of the hardwood flooring and installation industry, passed away on Sept. based DriTac Adhesives, where he spent a long and successful career. He retired from the flooring industry in 2018 and returned to his homebuilding business in Bandera. Larry Scott. Scott was born in Wick, W.V.,

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 11, 2020

LVT, along with its various iterations , has led the flooring industry in terms of dollar and volume growth as well as its share of the retail showroom space. That’s due in large measure to the well-documented waterproof attributes LVT, WPC and SPC products provide. And let’s not forget about the eco-friendly traits of the product.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 29, 2021

Case in point: If a waterproof flooring product is installed over a concrete floor slab, a surprising amount of moisture may still be in the sub­strate. A waterproof flooring product will serve as an impervious layer that won’t allow moisture to escape. Jason Spangler is sales manager for Wagner Meters.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

By Christopher Capobianco I ’ve worked in several levels of our industry, from installation to retail to inspector to manufacturer’s rep. I get it: If you’re selling a product, lowering your price is an option to consider at times. What about using a cheaper adhesive? It doesn’t matter, right? Acclimation?

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 18, 2021

Dalton—Industry veteran, Graham Capobianco, has joined Novalis Innovative Flooring’s North American operations as technical services, commercial account manager. Capobianco comes from a family of flooring professionals and has more than 13 years of commercial flooring sales and technical service experience. Graham Capobianco.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2020

—For the 11 th annual Total Solutions Plus Conference by the National Tile Contractors Association, Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, will give attendees a virtual first-hand look at the company’s latest flooring solutions. Products to be showcased. SpectraLock 1.

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