Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2024

In support of its members and the wood flooring industry as a whole, the NWFA announced both new and existing initiatives designed to help contractors, manufacturers and distributors promote their business and the category at large. However, NWFA leadership says now is not the time to retreat.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

“To not have been here would have been a missed opportunity,” said Mark Page, senior director, creative design and development, Mohawk Group. Mohawk, which won three Gold awards at the show (see sidebar), took full advantage of its time with designers to showcase its Waterways Project. The team continues to push the envelope.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

Then I specialized in architectural and contractor sales, and specified and sold many larger architectural projects. I later worked as a sales manager for Laticrete International for seven years, before founding Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants (CTaSC) on May 5, 2002. TD: How and why was CTaSC Established?

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Floor Covering News

JULY 14, 2022

R esidential carpet sales grew an impressive 17.2% Consumers crave premium style and design in a quality product they can invest in and live on for years to come,” said Natalie Cady, director of premium brands residential channel strategy for Shaw Floors. in Q1 2022. Nuckols, president of the residential division of The Dixie Group.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. This new collection, created by artists Guillermo Gomez Lama and Tania Marmolejo, boasts eight different designs, each presented with three color options.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 2, 2013

‘s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts. ceramic tile sales are estimated to have grown by 9% in dollars and 9.2% floor coverings manufacturer dollar sales and 12.9%

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

‘s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, the primary source for ceramic tile industry data, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts. ceramic tile sales are estimated to have grown by nine percent in dollars and 9.2

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Disruptive brands are the ones that set the standard for everyone else to strive to emulate. Since its inception, COREtec has challenged the industry to think bigger and go further—in style, design, performance and innovation. It has been designed as the quintessential DIY product. Challenging the industry to go bigger.

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Building Moxie

OCTOBER 15, 2018

At the top most levels, pros earn a badge, for exclusive use in advertising and sales materials. Top tier members of the program enjoy a high-profile presence in Hardie’s Contractor Locator, a tool designed to match prospective customers with local contractors. Improving Both Installation and Sales Skills. Thanks for reading. ~jb.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. Portugal also has a handful of technically-advanced and design-led producers, such Revigres, who can compete with the leading manufacturers from Italy, Spain, Turkey, or South America in many product categories and formats.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. Portugal also has a handful of technically-advanced and design-led producers, such Revigres, who can compete with the leading manufacturers from Italy, Spain, Turkey, or South America in many product categories and formats.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When debating the merits of real hardwood vs. today’s incredibly realistic look-alike products, wood flooring enthusiasts often cite a familiar irony: the vast majority of LVP/SPC/WPC floors—as well as laminate—are actually designed to replicate real wood. Also available in Creekside View, 8.5-inch-wide

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StoneDimensions

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

I am the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Coldspring (formally known as the Cold Spring Granite Company), in Cold Spring, MN USA. The MIA is hoping to partner with several key companies to translate MIA’s Dimension Stone Design Manual into Portuguese. This will make communication about industry standards much easier.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Navy Seal Officer to set a standard for leadership development. Leaders set the standard for performance based on what they tolerate. Most people go for a sales call and think ‘why’ they want to sell or how they want to sell; in other words, their own ‘why.’ Emily Morrow Finkell, CEO, EF Floors & Design.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2012

It’s a much more personal introduction than a standard website. Studies have shown consumers are more likely to buy products and services from people they know. Greater visibility means more website traffic, and more website traffic means more sales. The website blog was part of the design of our then-new website.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

design of new builds and the approach taken in remodeling. Study the EPA’s recommendations. Their moisture control principles for design have three key areas of focus: controlling liquid water, managing condensation and using moisture-tolerant materials. And always check installation standards. Develop a solid plan.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2020

Michelle Winters, cofounder of New Braunfels Flooring Design, disinfects the store during downtime. A case study: New Braunfels Flooring Design. One such dealer is Texas-based New Braunfels Flooring Design Center. By Reginald Tucker. When the going gets tough, the tough get innovative.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2022

According to the company, the sessions will span eight program tracks: workplace, healthcare, education, facilities, wellness, sustainability, design skills and industry direction; and delve into the topics that are making an impact on the design industry both now and in the future. Eric Kline, director, workplace experience, Adobe.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

He and I have spent many wonderful afternoons standing in the alley, drinking beer, and talking about architecture and design. After studying photography at Portfolio Center in Atlanta, Poul headed to New York to assist some of the top photographers in the city.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 14, 2021

During the next 15 years, he studied synthetic fibers and worked in the American carpet and man-made fiber industry. He is a recognized retail expert, customer service guru, sales coach, mentor, columnist and speaker. Born and educated in England, Burnett moved to the U.S. Tom Jennings is a lifelong member of the flooring industry.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Paul Cole, Cole Design Studio, Inc. Tamara Akers, LTB Designs. 42: The average number of hours it took to respond to a lead in a Harvard Business Review study. It gives us a way to hone into certain design elements and find a theme. Rachel Savage, Rachel Savage Design. We don’t push the sale.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Third, a supplier must have product designs that appeal to local homeowners.”. As our fast-paced industry delivers all types of new products or hybrids of products, along comes confusion,” said Derek Brooks, Torlys’ senior vice president sales and business development-North America. “As sales, Mercier Wood Flooring.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JULY 29, 2019

Sure, you can look in-store for cabinets, but you can also find quality affordable kitchen cabinets for sale online. There are dozens (and potentially even hundreds) of different design and style options for you to choose from. Wood is a study, generally affordable and widely available option for cabinets.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

I hope that by getting this guide published before Valentine’s Day, everyone will be just a tad bit more prepared, knowing that their actions might result in another architect, interior designer or ( Lord help us ) an engineer. SKarch Why is it that the interior designer combination is two females? Female graphic designer?

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

There is no shortage of books and magazines in my office – and I am deluged with new design magazines and trade periodicals daily. While the information is sometimes outdated by the time I see it, the process of critically looking at what other designers are doing is very inspirational. Finally there is ‘Creation.’

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Building Moxie

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Recent studies suggest, though, that these same homeowners are now ready to buy. Nest Cam IQ indoor and outdoor cameras are designed to work seamlessly with Nest Secure. WiFi and a standard wall outlet are all that’s required in firing up the brains of this system.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 4, 2014

Home / Architects / Why Architects should Blog Why Architects should Blog Bob Borson — May 5, 2014 — 40 Comments I was asked to be the Master of Ceremonies for the AIA Austin Design Awards ceremony, an event that took place last Thursday evening (May 1st). I studied for three months straight though and I was not a fun guy.

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