Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2022

By Ken Ryan—For many flooring retailers, 2021 represented their best sales year on record. The following products represent a sampling of new collections or expanded product line offerings that scored high among specialty floor covering retailers and distributors in 2021. Paladin by Eternity Floors. NovoCore Q by CFL.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

T he intense level of competition in the waterproof flooring segment —particularly the LVP/SPC/rigid core category—has resulted in aggressive pricing strategies to build market share. For 2024, Bella Flooring Group also plans to launch a new waterproof PVC floor featuring EIR technology and a 20-mil wear layer.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

We are always mindful of having the right flooring at the right time. But flooring is different. Flooring is an investment in the home, so it is essential to balance timeless flooring with the latest trends. Designing from the ground up and styling trends around timeless flooring are the basis of a well-designed home.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Following is a curated selection of several new commercial offerings that will be showcased at NeoCon 2021: ARMSTRONG FLOORING. The design of Coalesce luxury flooring was influenced by the transformation of earthly materials into textiles and mosaics from the energy of the artisan touch. Two colors are available: Bianco and Nero.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

JULY 7, 2015

Capturing the essence of aged wooden planks, Vintage is a porcelain floor tile that exudes the warm and rustic nature of a hand scraped traditional hardwood floor. Stocked in a 6”x36” plank in four contemporary tones including Beige, Dark, Grey and Honey. Related Images:

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Onfloor Technology

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Wood flooring has become more popular than ever in recent years. Not to mention, wood floors have a variety of benefits over other flooring types. They are generally easier to clean than carpets, last longer than tile, and are much more affordable than most other flooring options. Why Should You Restore Your Wood Floors?

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

Hardwood lines get a shot in the arm. Case in point in the new TimberPlus line, developed in conjunction with Valinge Flooring, manufacturer of the Woodura line. It’s all about bringing the outdoors inside and mixing light and dark areas together,” Cannon explained.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2019

Floor-to-ceiling subway tiles. Dark wood floors provide contrast. Flooring and lighting. The flooring can be either tile or wood, typically high gloss, but it doesn’t have to be,” says Starck. Starck says non-fussy is a key element of transitional kitchens. Image courtesy of Showcase Kitchens.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 4, 2022

By Jacqueline Hinchcliff—W hen it comes to emerging color trends in flooring, what works in one region of the country might not fly elsewhere. As for carpet and tile, geometric patterns remain popular while hard surface flooring visuals are shifting away from darker tones to lighter, more natural hues. Precision Floors & Décor.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2023

Dalton—Shaw Floors, flagship residential brand of Shaw Industries Group, has announced its new 2023 Phase I soft surface and hard surface introductions. Shaw Floors has also announced its 2023 Phase I hard surface introductions featuring alluring, modern and performance-driven styles. Soft surface. Canvas Comfort + Canvas Comfort Blue.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 26, 2021

These features include educational insights, new and staple hardwood products and a spotlight featuring one of the Coalition’s members. The key to helping the customer find the right floor. For example, where will the new floor be installed? Plank flooring is 4 inches or wider and often creates a more casual look.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2021

Quinn Moisture issues in concrete slabs remain a serious installation bugaboo, contributing to floor covering failures costing an estimated $1 billion to mitigate annually, reports say. While not common to all jobsites, experts say installers can reduce damages by tackling any potential problems before new flooring is laid down.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

While your husband or kids warm up breakfast for you, the cabinetry and hardwood floors in this kitchen warm up the otherwise white tile backsplash and quartz countertops. The red and white floral valance adds just the right touch of femininity, and helps to soften the contrast between the dark and light surfaces.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 26, 2017

There has been a shift in the preferred finishes,” Fernandez says, “The hot look right now is light or grey cabinets, with light marble or quarts countertops, and dark flooring.”. AC’s tile was used throughout the bathroom, from the shower walls and accent, to the wood-look tile on the floor.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

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. It’s an exciting time to be in the flooring industry.”. Engineered Floors. Republic Floor.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

MARCH 28, 2021

In a two-tone kitchen, half of the cabinets are dark. It’s common to have dark island cabinets and white perimeter cabinets, as seen here. Another popular option is to have dark lower and light upper cabinets. White painted cabinets are a staple in traditional kitchens, but that doesn’t mean all your cabinets must be white.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

As it turns out, the flooring industry has its disrupters as well. For the flooring industry, the pandemic has caused major supply chain disruptions that impacted manufacturers and distributors and, eventually, retailers—who at times throughout 2020 were out of stock on certain products. Supply chain issues persist to this day.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

The dark rich tones of the natural wood vanity work well with the rich fabric-like texture of the tile. Mann’s DC bathroom may be short on floor space, but its walls are tall. The shower floor, however, uses a small area to add big contrast to the overall design. Photo via AC’s Houzz Project Page.

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Garden State Tile Blog

AUGUST 31, 2021

Using Hexagon Decos from the Terra collection, Mary Welch inlayed the multi-colored, concrete inspired tile to create a triangle pattern that transitioned into the natural hardwood flooring of the home. Photography by Tine Spears. Photography by Margaret Wright. WATCH ON DEMAND: [link]. AN ELECTRIC NEW LOOK.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The category remains the leader in flooring when it comes to growth—SPC the reigning powerhouse. So, the outlook of those exhibiting resilient flooring at TISE 2023 provided a glimpse into what the industry could expect for the coming year. Luckily for flooring, that outlook was bright. “We It really creates a dynamic story.”

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

Cali Floors. Cali Floors has proven to be a trusted partner for retailers in the face of hardship. This strategy has worked for the brand given that it has grown substantially over the last few years—including its recent acquisition by global flooring company Victoria PLC—and continues to expand its specialty retail network.

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Trendir Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2018

Dark Luxury In a darker room, you can almost feel the luxury oozing from the walls. Nothing screams luxury quite like a dark, elegant room. Nothing screams luxury quite like a dark, elegant room. Black walls are the perfect way to bring that dark luxurious feel to a room, particularly small ones.

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Trendir Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Love Home Designs gives us a fresh take on a modern kitchen with this flooring choice and how it compliments the dark cabinets. The darkness of the color choice pairs nicely with the heavy nature of the wood pieces. The darkness contrasts the sun nicely and revives the entire area without any fuss.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

To get this look, go for a wooden island with clean lines and a dark stain, like Plum Mahogany, weathered teak, or Brazil nut (these stains will look slightly different depending on the accent colors you use). Choosing a floor that matches the color palette will make the island fit seamlessly with the space. See anything you like?

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

From floors to walls, cement tiles come with many benefits that outlast both ceramic tiles and hardwood floors. Acetone or lacquer thinner for dark colors. They wow with their many beautiful patterns and colors, and impress with their nearly unmatched durability and longevity. Ink Stains. Liquid poultice for concrete.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 22, 2022

FCNews ‘ Hardwood Selling Guide 2022 is here and it is chock-full of must-read content for every flooring dealer, distributor and RSA in the flooring industry. This guide features educational content across a variety of categories—including hardwood basics, trendspotting, selling, marketing, merchandising and more.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 13, 2018

AC’s Adele Collection used as a kitchen floor, in the color Soul. From the crisp white color Tundra, to the dark and moody color Abyss, the Dakota Collection blends well with several design styles. Spirit : This collection can bring warmth and soul to a space with its hardwood plank look. “Oh geez.”

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 15, 2018

As practical as they are stylish, they are a durable option for floors, walls and outdoor spaces of your home. Try this versatile tile in one or more of these ways to personalize your home: Kitchen backsplash, island, and floor. Bathroom floor and shower. Outdoor patio floor and covered porch. Stair risers.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 23, 2019

” Another trend is creating contrast by mixing dark countertops with light cabinets and vice versa. Should you use hardwood floors in kitchens ? Hardwood or engineered wood plank were popular in many of the winning kitchen designs. 3rd place small kitchen designed by Martin de Sousa. Photography by Vincent Lions.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Offered in four stunning colors, Avorio, Dark Grey, Noce and Silver, Pietra Romana may be selected in the following large format modular sizes: 18 x 36, 6 x 36, 12 x 24, 18 x 18 and 3 x12. ” This size was chosen not only because it evoked the look of weathered hardwood planks seen in older docks and jetties.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MARCH 22, 2018

Image: Amy Trowman Design A painted black ceiling mirrors the dark hardwood floors in this modern urban space. Image: Red Egg Design Group Bold-colored painted ceilings A warm, sunny yellow adds cheer to the open floor plan of this Mid Century Modern bungalow.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2016

There are original touches throughout the apartment, such as the radiators and the pipes running from floor to ceiling. And in the kitchen, where dark grey cabinets offset the egg white tile and a herringbone wooden floor subtly accentuates the cream colored walls. Tiered arches lead to a corner sleeping nook.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 13, 2016

After observing the color of the hardwood floors and the mantle, the owners and I came up with a color scheme. Dark brown and gold, utilizing a hand glazed historic look, was definitely the way to go. We decided on colors that would contrast but also coordinate with the existing materials in the home.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 1, 2023

Whether it’s top-selling visuals/species, new engineered formats or even enhancements to the product’s performance, there are hardwood trends and developments RSAs need to keep in mind when helping the consumer make an educated decision. Here’s a look at some of the primary hardwood trends driving continued interest today.

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Trendir Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Pair that with the hardwood floors and wooden countertops and you have a lot of mixing and matching that works! The wood, the masculine pieces and dark gray foundation come together nicely and very “in the now.” From the floor to the ceiling, each part of this kitchen has been dressed in a shade of romantic, grey.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. Used for doorways and shower entrances, thresholds transition from one flooring material to another. You may be dreaming of a White Christmas.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 19, 2024

Alliance Flooring co-CEOs, Ryan Dunn and Kevin Logue. O r l and o —The early returns on the Alliance Flooring new Perfect Home retail merchandising system and technology platform point to a clear-cut winner that will ultimately yield higher margins for dealers and more satisfied customers.

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