Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Floor & Home has always been a big stocking tile dealer of the major brands— Daltile , Emser, Surface Art, Bedrosians, United Tile, Florida Tile, Arizona Tile, etc. Daltile has become the retailer’s largest supplier with business increasing from 40% of all tile sales to about 80%. Spokane, Wash.—When There were marketing campaigns.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Also, the visuals have become so sophisticated and realistic, which is most meaningful to today’s consumer.” We have also added several trendy new colors across the lineup to give dealers and distributors more options. Laminate flooring is experiencing a resurgence in popularity,” said Randy McKellar, marketing manager, Lions Floor.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2023

Whichever the approach, dealers today are implementing new programs that utilize ecommerce opportunities. Floor Covering News spoke to several of those dealers about biting the ecommerce bullet and their best tips on how to successfully sell online. The idea of ecommerce is still in its infancy within the world of flooring.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 7, 2021

By Megan Salzano While the challenges of 2020 hit us all pretty hard, the final months gave the industry an unexpected boom in business that flooring dealers are still enjoying today. Dal-Tile’s one-two punch of tile innovation technology and leading style and design is what powers its product development and ongoing dealer opportunities.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Las Vegas— The International Surfaces Event has become a smaller player in the world of ceramic and porcelain tile of late—most likely due to the fact that Coverings is held a mere two months later. The company’s visualizer is another innovative way it is helping its dealers ease the shopping experience, which will be launched in Q1 2022.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2022

Product lines including peel-and-stick carpet tile, Grizzly Grass—artificial turf that flooring dealers have cited as a new alternative to synthetic grass—and Foss Shield (flooring with antimicrobial protection). These branded products have become leaders within their specific niches. Calhoun, Ga.—

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 20, 2020

20, to ensure the Daltile Statements Dealer Program continues to be a fresh, relevant and effective tool for retail partners, the company said. The new design will officially become available to Daltile’s Statement Dealers in January of 2021. Daltile Statements Dealer Program.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 10, 2021

RFMS said it is a charter member of the Floor Covering Business to Business Association (fcb2b) and is the first software company to become certified for all b2b transactions. The company said it has been serving on many committees to help map the course for new standards and innovations in b2b technology.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 15, 2024

While the usual suspects like SPC/rigid core will be at the top of dealers’ wish lists, they are also looking for emerging products or hidden gems to latch onto. NARROW WIDTH LVT “Laminate is becoming more accepted by our customer base; however, I don’t see it overtaking LVT. Animal prints are big, too, like Antelope Ax from Couristan.”

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Dealers are leaving no stone unturned or avenue unexplored in reaching the consumer in ways that are more convenient for them. However, in order to succeed in the mobile showroom arena , dealers need to ensure they have all the bases covered and that the format makes sense for them. That misses the point of the mobile showroom.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 22, 2022

In doing so, Robertson becomes the first female to win this award. Eventually Robertson was elevated to a high-level merchandising position, where she was responsible for all the carpet buying before becoming president of FCA. The award will be presented to Robertson at FCA Network’s annual convention in New Orleans on March 29.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

So that’s telling us our dealers are very optimistic about 2023. Las Vegas—The resilient category had a lot to live up to coming into The International Surface Event this year, which kicked off here Jan. The category remains the leader in flooring when it comes to growth—SPC the reigning powerhouse. They’re ready for a successful year.”

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2020

For flooring dealers, 2020 has been one giant, non-stop balagan. You’ll find that for flooring dealers, 2020 might not actually be a balagan for long. . In fact, you’ll find that for flooring dealers, there’s light at the end of the tunnel —and it’s getting brighter every day. Loosely translated, it means “mess.” Here’s why.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2020

The guide—along with the Certified Tile Installer “Field Manual for Thin-Bed Installation of Ceramic Tile” and associated tests—have become the industry standards for the professional development of tile installers and others involved in the sale, specification, prep, installation and service of ceramic tile , the group said.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 30, 2022

However, the cancellation of CCA means some of its dealers will be attending Surfaces 2022 instead. Prior to becoming part of Carpet One in 1997, John Taylor of Taylor Carpet One Floor & Home in Fort Myers, Fla., With the Omicron variant at large, dealers are taking many different approaches. attended Surfaces yearly.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 31, 2023

Also, the visuals have become so sophisticated and realistic, which is most meaningful to today’s consumer.” But when you talk to proponents of laminate flooring—suppliers and marketers that have achieved success with the category even when it may not have been popular—those executives are not the least bit surprised.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 23, 2021

Home improvement flooring projects continue to spur sales for flooring retailers. By Ken Ryan— Despite a host of potential roadblocks—inflationary pressure, the Delta variant, ongoing supply-chain slowdowns and a lack of installers—flooring retailers, for the most part, continue to report strong business activity through early August.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 17, 2023

The web-based version of Comp-U-Floor offers the same features flooring dealers have always found valuable in the software, including point of sale support, sales and purchase order processing, installation management, inventory control and much more. One way in which the company is doing that is by empowering the retailer’s own brand.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 11, 2022

Carman added that one of the biggest struggles for a flooring dealer today is the ability to get materials—but that’s where Karndean shines. Within that portfolio is Korlok Select, the company’s premier interlocking waterproof rigid core line , which dealers say has become an invaluable addition to their product selections. “We

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 20, 2020

However, what has become somewhat surprising is the flooring industry’s ability to rebound from the downturn. You always wonder whether that demand goes away or becomes pent up,” he said. FCNews research put the category at $5.433 billion in sales in 2019, an industry-leading 10.5% increase over 2018’s $4.916 billion. Shaw’s Floorte?

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

From evolving during the times of COVID-19, to adapting to the changing needs of today’s workforce, dealers discuss how they turned bad breaks into their biggest breakthroughs. Like many dealers, disruptions in the supply chain have been the biggest challenge for Tim McSherry, owner of Carpet Gallery, Hagerstown, Md.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 5, 2023

However, that scenario is likely to change for flooring dealers as inventory levels begin to deplete. However, that scenario is likely to change for flooring dealers as inventory levels begin to deplete. “I However, they are becoming aware quickly as outages grow industry-wide.” Hopefully it continues that way.”

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2022

As Dal-Tile celebrates our 75 th anniversary, it brings smiles to everyone here to be awarded the Award of Excellence for both Daltile and Marazzi (Group B) brands,” said Patrick Warren, vice president of residential sales, dealer & showrooms. Engineered Floors, meanwhile, was victorious in Group A for carpet. Benchmark of excellence.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Décor by Fabrica has “quickly become a valued supplier of traditional Wilton styles for our dealers,” said Len Andolino, vice president, Decorative Division. Therefore, we feel we can gain acceptance with our commitment to hand-loomed Jacquard weaving with our dealer base as well.” Dealers are excited about it.”

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 18, 2022

First on the list — showrooms, where some major “dusting off” occurred for several dealers across the country. Following are some of examples of dealers who took charge and built back better during challenging times. Following are some of examples of dealers who took charge and built back better during challenging times.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 24, 2020

As the resilient category continues to expand into various subsegments—LVT, WPC and SPC—flooring dealers have had to stay abreast of where each product, once installed, will truly thrive. While WPC and SPC flooring have become the go-to products for residential projects, they also made their way into the commercial space.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 5, 2014

Featherly Way with vendor partners, local dealers, designers and local community and business leaders. From a one-product tile specialty manufacturer established in 1954 in Lakeland, Florida, the company has grown to become one of the leading made-in-America tile brands. Florida Tile marked the start of its 60 th Anniversary March 1.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 9, 2014

As a member of Tile Heritage, you become an advocate for the preservation of significant tile installations throughout the United States. You become a part of an international network of tile enthusiasts from around the globe! "Tiles tell tales!" is the way Sheila A. They need your support and engagement! THF Member Benefits.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 30, 2012

When installations of decorative art are part of public places, they become an integral part of the cultural fabric. They are commercial tiles, produced primarily for their function, but become decorative art because of the design of their installation. As a child g rowing up in Scotland, Sheila A.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2021

First—and seemingly simple enough—suppliers say it’s important for flooring dealers to carry cork/bamboo options in store. “By What’s clear now is that cork is rapidly increasing market share as more and more people become aware of cork’s unique and superior features and benefits. WE Cork’s Corkoleum. Torlys CorkWood .

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Being easy to do business with is our goal, and in this fast-paced world, we need to be mindful of your time and the need to become more seamless in conducting our business together digitally,” the company said in a press release. TDG expects to launch the enhancements to its Dealer Portal in the first quarter of 2023.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Flooring dealers agreed Surfaces 2024 stood out in a number of ways. “I L as V egas —With every major flooring manufacturer represented, and with international attendees returning at their highest level in years, Surfaces ’24 very much hit the mark as the industry’s most important flooring event. “A People were happy.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

But beyond the benefits to the consumer, accessory products offer a host of benefits to the dealer. If a store does not have a good checklist to go through while measuring or completing a job, many things will get overlooked, and it becomes an extra expense and hassle to go back and complete the job at a later date.”.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

From seeing new products to connecting with customers, dealers gave the show rave reviews and agreed there is nothing quite like Surfaces. Also, I heard several companies talking about PVC-free flooring, which currently costs more to manufacture than LVP but may become more popular down the line. It was great to see Shaw at the show.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) said it has become an endorsing partner of Hardscape North America, a trade show for hardscape contractors, dealers and landscape professionals. Held annually in Louisville, Ky., the HNA and Equip Expo shows co-locate and host over 20,000 hardscape and landscape professionals.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Your vision must not only be one that your team buys into; it must become one that they own. He works to ensure the success and profitability of floor covering dealers and to represent their common interests. The scenery was spectacular. One morning as I was looking up into the mountains, I saw a sheer cliff jutting out.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Built with dealers, home builders and the commercial market in mind, Emser said its Virtual Environment opens with a realistic trade show floor experience including built-in resources to encourage an intuitive self-guided tour of the newest collections. Emser’s Residential Outdoor Environment. Residential Environment.

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