Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2023

T he momentum that the U.S. laminate flooring category generated in late 2020 and throughout 2021 continued to positively impact segment sales in 2022. Floor Covering News research shows the U.S. laminate flooring market generated approximately $1.382 billion in sales last year at the first point of sale—an uptick of 6% over the year prior. In terms of volume, the category grew at a slightly slower rate (4.5%), reaching roughly 1.098 billion square feet.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JULY 6, 2023

Marble is a luxurious tiling material that never goes out of style and remains looking good in today’s modern interiors even after many years it’s been installed. However over the years, it will need maintenance to retain its radiant charm. The Paragon Collection from Garden State Tile is the pinnacle of marble perfection — seven elegant marble types are recreated in durable, easy-care porcelain.

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Cement Style

JULY 6, 2023

In the interior design world, tiling in a checkerboard pattern has been making a major comeback recently. This classic staple has been a mainstay in homes for centuries and has transitioned beautifully into modern design. Its popularity can be attributed to its timeless appeal, versatility, and ability to add a touch of sophistication to any room. Get inspired by this roundup of some of our favorite checkerboard spaces featuring our handcrafted cement tile and zellige!

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JG Kitchens

JULY 5, 2023

I promised equal time for she sheds, and I'm delivering here. Along with tips and trends from three pros, there's lots of gorgeous eye candy. The post Tips And Trends For Sensation She Shed Spaces comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2023

Every two weeks, FCNews seeks out flooring retailers across the country to offer their advice on hot topics of the day. This week we asked: How were business sales in the first half? Here are their responses: “Our business is seeing another record-breaking year. The biggest surprise has been the shift in the residential and commercial segments.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2023

Saint-Georges— Mirage has introduced its new TruBalance Lite technology and its latest collection: Muse. TruBalance Lite is a thinner version of the prominent TruBalance technology that features a unique core technology of real wood lamella over a locally sourced SPF core layer. The new technology presents multiple benefits, including ease of installation, peace of mind and affordability.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2023

St. Louis, Mo.—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 67 th home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). The R.I.S.E. program builds mortgage-free, custom, specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders. The home dedication for United States Army First Sergeant (Ret.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 3, 2023

Chicago—Registration for the 2023 NAFCD /NBMDA Annual Convention is officially open. The event is scheduled to take place Nov. 14-16, 2023, at The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs. Attendees are invited to create connections with key distributor decision-makers, strengthen your skills and identify new ways to grow your business. Participants and exhibitors are invited to: Tie down a tabletop: Tabletop booths provide attendees with a comfortable space to make one-on-one connections.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 3, 2023

[link] The new Cali Hardwoods Barrel collection strikes the perfect balance between luxury looks and affordability. These engineered planks are made for the customer who dreams of real hardwood flooring but is also keeping an eye on their budget. Barrel allows you to be the hero with the winning solution. Named for both the wine barrel and the barrel of a wave, the collection pays tribute to two distinct California cultures: wine valleys and surfing.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 3, 2023

Chicago—Registration for the 2023 NAFCD/NBMDA Annual Convention is officially open. The event is scheduled to take place Nov. 14-16, 2023, at The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs. Attendees are invited to create connections with key distributor decision-makers, strengthen your skills and identify new ways to grow your business. Participants and exhibitors are invited to: Tie down a tabletop: Tabletop booths provide attendees with a comfortable space to make one-on-one connections.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 3, 2023

Turnhout, Belgium—i4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced that Karl Pedross SpA has signed an i4F license agreement for the use of i4F wall and ceiling technologies. Pedross, founded in 1956, is a global leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of flooring accessories, veneer edging and laminating materials.

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