Tile Talk

JUNE 17, 2014

If you, like millions of others, watched the Brazil vs. Croatia soccer match that marked the start of the World Cup on June 12, then you saw the Arena Corinthians stadium in Brazil where the game was played. of Spanish TECHLAM® porcelain panels cover the Arena Corinthians stadium in Brazil. Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 12, 2022

São Paulo—Portobello, a world leader in the ceramic tile industry, said it will be presenting products, accentuating its focus on the North American marketplace and updating all attendees information regarding construction of its upcoming new state-of-the-art factory in the United States during Coverings 2022.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Portobello Group, a leading producer of porcelain and ceramic tile in Brazil, has begun construction of its U.S. The remaining $80 million will focus on the investment in world-class tile production machinery. tile factory appeared first on Floor Covering News. Baxter, Tenn.— factory, located here. Portobello Group’s CEO.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The 44-year-old company, based in Brazil, is a leader in tile, exporting to more than 60 countries. as Portobello America for decades now; however, this is its first production facility in the states. “We have built a factory here not for mass production,” Gomes explained. selling in the U.S., 30 issue of FCNews.)

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

By Steven Feldman Miami—If you think you know hardwood flooring manufacturer Indusparquet, you probably don’t. But much has changed over the past few years—changes that create significant profit dollar opportunities for flooring retailers. It seemed like exotics became one of the largest hardwood flooring categories overnight.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The Ardex Group, a manufacturer of high-performance, specialty building materials, has acquired a strategic stake in Ceramfix of Brazil, a manufacturer of products for the installation of ceramic tiles, including mortars, tile adhesives, grouts, waterproofing and accessories.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 7, 2022

A 14-year veteran of the floor covering sector, Badertscher will be responsible for leading marketing and branding, communications, product development, market insights, merchandising and more. Prior to that, she was vice president of merchandising, vinyl & laminate at Floor & Decor for six years.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

Positive networking connections and productive business resonated throughout Coverings 2023,” said Jenn Heinold, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the show management company for Coverings.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 13, 2024

In an age where European white oak, domestic red oak and hickory reign supreme (and for good reason) it may behoove retailers and distributors to know that they have other hardwood flooring options to help them stand apart from the “me-too” pack. Our retail customers who get their hands on that product are doing great with it.”

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2022

hardwood flooring market orchestrated a dramatic turnaround in 2021. FCNews research shows wood flooring sales at the first point of sale in 2021 totaled a record $2.67 The volume growth of the hardwood flooring market in 2021 was equally impressive. billion, a head-turning increase of 21% over 2020. last year. “We

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

For each of them, the series uses the distinctive features both of the face, the side normally chosen to form the visible floor covering, and of the concealed underside, where exquisite details are revealed. Product: In the face of the slab, the stratified, sedimented minerals are highlighted, with clear, precise patterning.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Retailers and product-based companies in many consumer categories are affected by the new tariffs and countervailing charges implemented on goods from China. Most have Chinese products in their catalogs.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 30, 2023

Over the past decade, the 48-year-old company got into the SPC game in a huge way, becoming the second-largest supplier of that product in the U.S. The company continues to grow through innovation, a diverse product assortment and holding true to its core tenet: “Making Dream Surfaces Attainable.” This will be difficult.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 20, 2021

By Reginald Tucker The hardwood flooring category continued to feel the effects of the rising popularity of competing wood look-alike alternatives in 2020, as the hardwood segment took another hit for the second year running. of the total flooring market in 2020 in terms of dollars. FCNews research shows the U.S.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 5, 2019

The 17th Expo Revestir – South America’s largest and most influential exhibition of ceramic tiles, surface solutions, and bathroom design – will take place from12th to 15th March 2019 at Transamérica Expo Center, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. 2019 highlights will include Ceusa’s “Every House Is A Case” concept. Castelatto.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

They produce and export 90 percent of the region’s natural slate used for roofing or flooring. Brazil, for example is most known for it’s Brazilian Black slate. In the kitchen, the hard angles of the cabinetry and floors are softened by round light fixtures and natural light. Designer Spaces.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2022

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA), a trade association representing manufacturers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials, tile equipment, raw materials and other tile-related products, has released its 2021 U.S. share) and Brazil with a 10.7% ceramic tile market report appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Cement Style

JANUARY 20, 2014

The grasslands that stretch from Southern Brazil through Patagonia are well known for their cattle production and gaúchos (cowboys). To edge the walls and transition to hardwood flooring, the designer used another Wilder original, the “ Shell Trellis” border and corners. ” Yes, it is.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 24, 2022

By Reginald Tucker—T he well-documented supply chain disruptions originally caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic—now further exacerbated by inflation , runaway energy prices and other major global events—have impacted virtually every level of the flooring industry. I have friends who have been waiting 12 weeks for an appliance,” he said.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

By 2008, MSI was among the top importers of natural stone in the world, with materials from virtually every major stone sourcing country across the globe, including India, Brazil, China, Turkey, Italy, Spain and Mexico. The post The Natural Stone Institute announces 2023 award recipients appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 2, 2019

They are available in a polished and natural finish and are suitable for both walls and floors. From Florim , one of Italy’s foremost tile groups, the inspiration for the new Étoile de Rex collection comes from rare marbles from distinct regions including Italy and Brazil. Additional decor elements complete the collection.

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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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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 29, 2018

Tiles from Cerâmica Elizabeth have been used with great flair to decorate 18 installations for Casacor, currently being staged at Itapema Beach Place, Santa Catarina, Brazil. As the official porcelain tile supplier to the show, which runs from 6 th June through to 22 nd July, Elizabeth has 35 different products featured.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 30, 2021

By Reginald Tucker W hen it comes to summing up what’s hot vs. what’s not in hardwood flooring today, there are several factors to consider beyond just color, stain or style. Ask any designer which hardwood flooring species fuels the bulk of the demand in the U.S., based Derr Flooring, which stocks the Indusparquet brand.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

In the grand scheme of things, the category still held strong as the third-largest sector in flooring, representing 12.4% Tile flooring, more so than most others, requires installation by highly trained and even artisanal tradespeople. dollar value were: Spain, Mexico, Italy, Turkey and Brazil. in 2020, comprising 31.4%

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 12, 2021

While flooring is still largely ruled by well-established legends and pioneers, there’s a new generation in town. Millennials are making a name for themselves in the flooring game, taking the lead on everything from marketing to retail ownership to product design. CEO/president, Nonn’s Kitchen Bath & Flooring.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

According to their son, Raj Shah, president, it’s in the company’s DNA to continuously find ways to engineer methodologies in logistics, product innovation and merchandising and marketing strategies to make flooring and countertops more affordable and accessible to the consumer without sacrificing manufacturer or retailer profitability.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Over the past few years, European oak hardwood floors— especially white oak products —have reigned supreme when it comes to in-demand hardwood species. And we are seeing a real movement to other species that are native to Brazil, such as chestnut (Sucupira) and Brazilian oak (Tauari).” based Derr Flooring.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 1, 2022

T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. increase in dollar sales to $3.077 billion in 2021 (flooring only) vs. $2.844 billion in 2020. share) and Brazil with a 10.7%

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 24, 2023

This new role will be responsible for the overall business and financial operations of the North American entity, along with reporting to Indusparquet’s board of directors and ownership in Brazil. “We The post Indusparquet’s Doyle named president appeared first on Floor Covering News. general manager.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 14, 2020

—Indusparquet, a leading manufacturer of Brazilian premium hardwood flooring, has introduced Solido Unfinished to the U.S. The new offering will feature five of the manufacturer’s most recognizable solid species in the same unfinished form they use to produce their world-class prefinished premium hardwood flooring. “We

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2022

Tarkett said it has made strong progress with ReStart, its take-back and recycling program, by transforming end-of-use flooring and recycled materials into new floors. Twelve production sites in ten countries are sourcing 100% renewable electricity and 38% of the total energy consumption comes from renewable energies.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 7, 2023

Niemeyer features a sun-soaked finish, inspired by colors found throughout Brazil, the homeland of famed architect Oscar Niemeyer. The post Duchateau launches Martyn Lawrence Bullard Collection appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

Many of the new Mirage hardwood flooring offerings for 2023 will be built on a new engineered platform. We’re hearing less about it today,” said Brian Carson, president and CEO of AHF Products. “We Ditto for Mohawk, which maintains a mixture of domestically made and sourced hardwood production. Pictured is Dreamville oak.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

These features include educational insights, new and staple hardwood products and a spotlight featuring one of the Coalition’s members. Today’s exotics reflect end-user demands for wood floors. based Derr Flooring, which stocks the Indusparquet brand. DID YOU KNOW. that are unique but still trendy. SELLING TIPS.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 26, 2021

By Reginald Tucker T he longest-running trend in hardwood flooring visuals—European white oak planks with clean lines and less-aggressive character marks—doesn’t appear to show any signs of abating, according to industry observers and trend spotters. It can easily be scraped, wire-brushed or distressed. It’s just a great off color.”.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2021

By Reginald Tucker Like many other aspirational home improvement categories that benefitted from consumers spending much more time at home in 2020, the North American hardwood flooring sector also reaped the rewards. Hardwood is a highly coveted and sought-after product that adds value and an elevated look to any space. Others agreed.

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