As The Tile Turns

JANUARY 22, 2024

Drawn to neutral colors but still want to make a bold statement? Black and white tile is the perfect choice for your project. The powerful contrast of this coupling creates an air of elegance that elevates any space. While there are many ways to play with color, the timeless combination of black and white always stands out. This is one of few styles to seamlessly span the divide between minimalism and maximalism.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Penny Carnino, director of operations for Grigsby’s Carpet, Tile & Hardwood in Tulsa, Okla., doesn’t need to compete in a marathon to get her 26.2 miles in. She can attend Surfaces instead. Last year, Carnino walked nearly 27 miles over the course of four days, meeting with customers and prospecting for products for her showroom. Her journey through Mandalay Bay Convention Center is a familiar one, as hundreds of flooring professionals make the annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas to be where the

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 22, 2024

It’s been a year and AI hasn’t taken over yet, but is it closer to taking over the job of a tile-addicted blogger? I gave it the same prompt as last time – “write a funny article about a real unique tile collection” and let it rip. Let’s see what it came up with… The Quirkiest Tile Collection Ever: Tiling with a Twist!

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 22, 2024

The International Surfaces Event (TISE) —Surfaces ’24—taking place this week at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, is shaping up to be its largest show in eight years, according to Informa Exhibitions, which manages the show. Based on current registration numbers, attendance is trending 20% higher than last year. More importantly, show organizers are expecting the strongest international participation since 2019.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Chattanooga, Tenn.— Happy Feet , a distributor of luxury vinyl plank and tile, has joined forces with Moxie Flooring Distribution, an Arizona-based flooring distributor with a strong presence in the West Coast region. “We have known the team at Moxie Flooring Distribution for many years and have always admired their hard work, great attitude, strong character and overall excellence,” shared Casey Johnson, co-founder of Happy Feet International.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Chicago—Stonepeak, the U.S. operation of the Italian Iris Ceramica Group and a prominent manufacturer of high-tech porcelain and stoneware solutions, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with new investments and a strategic rebranding. The U.S. divisions under the Iris Ceramica Group umbrella, namely Transceramica (Chicago & New York) and Eurowest (San Francisco & Anaheim), have formed a unified nationwide entity: ICG ITALIA.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 22, 2024

National Harbor, Md.—Paul De C**k’s first five years at the helm of Mohawk Flooring has focused on two things: satisfying the needs of the market and allowing dealers to make more money with Mohawk. How does this happen? In a word, innovation. Mohawk has arguably been the most innovative company in the floor covering industry under the auspices of De C**k.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Las Vegas— The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) unveiled its lineup of events at TISE 2024, all centered around the theme “Grow with Us.” This year’s program promises a blend of educational sessions, networking opportunities and special events tailored for industry professionals, primarily taking place at WFCA booth #2413. The distinguished speakers and engaging sessions are designed to empower professionals with insights into the latest trends and industry developments,

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 22, 2024

I am four days from boarding a plane for Las Vegas for the most exhilarating and exhausting week of the year. Yes, Surfaces is so much the enigma. We pick up new business, reinforce existing relationships, socialize (way too much and way too late) and learn. By the time the curtain closes, there is nothing left in the gas tank. That’s OK. You always want to leave it all on the field.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 22, 2024

The biggest victory of my life was prevailing in a family court case that was so wildly unusual it has since influenced legislators, law students and even Congress. And as I witnessed how deeply flawed the entire family court system was, I didn’t feel like there was any other choice but to do something about it. So I went for it, guns blazing, set out to dismantle the whole thing.

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