Floor Covering News
JULY 12, 2023
The high-end tile market carries much potential for savvy flooring dealers. T he high-end, luxury market has thrived over the last several years despite a general malaise around economic uncertainty. Industry experts agree that while economic conditions can tighten the purse strings of the average consumer, those shopping for opulence tend to continue spending even during these times.
Rubble Tile
JULY 12, 2023
Tradition and modernity tell a timeless tale in the use of stone, with its natural relief texture, in design applications of all styles. Ragno USA’s stone-look porcelain collection, Absolute Slate, recreates some of nature’s most beautiful surface patterns using rocky veining and organic shade variation.
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Diary of a Tile Addict
JULY 12, 2023
Chamotte, otherwise known as grog or firesand, is the name given to crushed ceramics used to strengthen clay mixtures and create a rugged, gritty texture. And thats exactly what Chamotte gives us. Designed by tile visionary Patricia Urquiola for Mutina , Chamotte places hand-made rustica front and centre with pits and ripples texturing the surface and catching the glossy glaze in irregular patterns.
Floor Covering News
JULY 12, 2023
C abo S an L uca s , L o s C abo s , M exico —Thirteen years after Daltile launched the Statements Elite Dealer Program , the 200-plus retailers who have taken on the platform are reaping the benefits. The proof is in the pudding—or the numbers. According to Patrick Warren, vice president of residential sales, dealer and showrooms, Daltile’s residential remodel business was up almost double digits in 2022, but Daltile Statements dealers outpaced that growth.
JG Kitchens
JULY 12, 2023
If you're an Amazon Prime subscriber, you're probably already aware of the Prime Days "holiday" that started yesterday. There are some savings available. I'm not recommending particular products so much as product ideas to enhance the wellness potential of your home. The post 10 Healthy Home-Inspired Amazon Prime Day Deal Ideas comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.
Floor Covering News
JULY 12, 2023
The best suppliers of tile don’t hold back when it comes to design—and it shows. Here are the latest opulent tile designs from today’s top tile vendors. Daltile Outlander Daltile’s new Outlander assortment launched in March of 2023. Outlander is a modern terrazzo line that has an organic twist to it. Outlander also includes Daltile’s StepWise technology that provides 50% greater slip resistance than traditional tile, making Outlander suitable for both indoor and outdoor use—and the ability to fl
The A to Z of Building
JULY 12, 2023
One of the fundamental rules of construction has been turned on its head by an Aston University researcher. Dr Haris Alexakis. Image Credit: Aston University For centuries, a hanging chain was.
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Onfloor Technology
JULY 12, 2023
The concrete grinding wheel is used to smooth cured concrete. It works through a power tool that provides power and rotary motion for material removal.
Floor Covering News
JULY 12, 2023
Las Vegas—The National Installer of the Year competition from The International Surface Event (TISE) is on the road again in 2024 with the regionals competition, adding new locations for competitions and expanded prize offerings for competitors. The 2024 installation competition categories are Carpet and Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP). Interested installers should submit their applications now for consideration by the judges.
Onfloor Technology
JULY 12, 2023
The concrete grinding wheel is used to smooth cured concrete. It works through a power tool that provides power and rotary motion for material removal.
Floor Covering News
JULY 12, 2023
A crucial aspect of running a successful flooring business—or if you’re looking to build a business from the ground up—is transitioning from an owner-dependent model to a system-dependent one. Owner-dependent means that if the owner is absent, things begin to fall apart. System-dependent means that things function profitably whether or not the owner is physically present.
Floor Covering News
JULY 12, 2023
T he high-end residential segment has been a bright spot for carpet in recent years, and proponents predict that trend will continue. Largely defined as high-end residential carpet priced at $30/sq. yd. and higher, these better goods have flourished even as business conditions softened. Carpet mills are looking to seize the opportunity in the high-end residential carpet segment with a bevy of new offerings.
Floor Covering News
JULY 12, 2023
i4F announced its participation as an exhibitor at Domotex Asia/Chinafloor 2023 where it will unveil new technologies like CeraGrout. Shanghai—i4F announced its participation as an exhibitor (D20/Hall 8.2) at Domotex Asia/Chinafloor 2023. The exhibition, taking place July 26-28 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center here, is the largest flooring trade show in Asia Pacific and the second biggest in the world. i4F joins 1,300 other exhibitors and will be present for the duration of the e
Floor Covering News
JULY 12, 2023
Mohawk Urban Hues is a high-end carpet offered in a neutral, dual-toned color palette with a multi-level loop that forms a subtle stria pattern for a classic, tailored style. T he high-end residential segment has been a bright spot for carpet in recent years, and proponents predict that trend will continue. Largely defined as carpet priced at $30/sq. yd. and higher, these better goods have flourished even as business conditions softened.
Floor Covering News
JULY 12, 2023
I n many retail businesses (flooring included), there are generally two schools of thought when it comes to advertising prices for goods and services: either you provide the customer with a single, all-inclusive price that includes products/parts and labor; or you deliver a more detailed, itemized quote that lists each individual item separately so the consumer knows exactly what she’s paying for.
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