Diary of a Tile Addict
JULY 17, 2023
Brothers-in-law Giovanni and Fabio add a breath of fresh air to traditional Italian ceramics in their studio located in the idyllic Amalfi coast town of Vietri sul Mare. Beginning in 2000 with familiar local designs, their style morphed over time to create something new out of the materials and glazes they were familiar with. These new, decorative pieces, be they plates, coffee cups, vases or tiles have a magnetic appeal.
Floor Covering News
JULY 20, 2023
Los Angeles—Emser Tile is celebrating 55 years in business. To commemorate the occasion the company has released a celebratory video titled “We Are Emser.” The video offers a glimpse into the company’s history, culture, capabilities and future. Founded in 1968, Emser Tile has grown to include 78 showrooms nationwide, four strategically placed distribution centers and a corporate office building that is considered a cultural icon and a historic landmark in West Hollywood.
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Why Tile
JULY 19, 2023
Have you heard the skinny? Thin tile is taking off as a popular new option for interior decor. If you’re not up to speed, don’t worry — we’re reviewing everything you need to know about thin tile here. First, What Is Thin Tile? The official term for thin tile is gauged porcelain tile (GPT). These… The post Get the Skinny on Thin Tile appeared first on Why Tile.
Realstone
JULY 19, 2023
What is the Best Cement Tile for Showers? Author: Lynda Wood Choosing the right tile for your shower can elevate your bathroom from ordinary to extraordinary. It is not just about aesthetics; it’s also about durability, safety, and maintenance. In recent years, cement tiles have become a popular choice for many homeowners and designers. But what is the best cement tile for showers?
Diary of a Tile Addict
JULY 17, 2023
Brothers-in-law Giovanni and Fabio add a breath of fresh air to traditional Italian ceramics in their studio located in the idyllic Amalfi coast town of Vietri sul Mare. Beginning in 2000 with familiar local designs, their style morphed over time to create something new out of the materials and glazes they were familiar with. These new, decorative pieces, be they plates, coffee cups, vases or tiles have a magnetic appeal.
Floor Covering News
JULY 17, 2023
Tim Tebow Amelia Island, Fla.—FloorCon, a premier event for independent flooring store owners and operators, will host its third annual event here at the Omni Resort, Nov. 28 – Dec. 1, 2023. The event promises an unparalleled experience, including a keynote address by the renowned Tim Tebow. Get tickets here. Tebow’s exceptional achievements in professional football, coupled with his inspirational journey, have made him a sought-after speaker and mentor.
JG Kitchens
JULY 19, 2023
I think the universe was saying, 'Do this!' So I did. And my house-hunting since then has had a music room preoccupation; where would I hang a cello hook? What kind of chair should I get? Right now, the borrowed instrument stands in a corner of my guest room, with my music stand and a folding chair in front of a full-length mirror. The post Create a Musical Space in Your Home comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.
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The A to Z of Building
JULY 17, 2023
Investigators have created mycocrete, a paste made with the root network of a fungus known as mycelium, as a building material. Injecting this into a knitted textile framework results in a composite.
Floor Covering News
JULY 19, 2023
Calhoun, Ga. — M annington Commercial introduced Xpress Rubber, a selection of products from the BurkeBase Wall Base, ColorScape StairTreads and ColorScape Tile collections that ship in 10 days or less. As is true with all products in the Mannington Xpress program, Xpress Rubber features a wide range of the company’s most popular styles and colors with clear pricing and quick shipping.
Floor Covering News
JULY 19, 2023
Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville continues to expand its porcelain portfolio with the launch of its Access Point porcelain tile collection. Featuring some of today’s most sought-after looks, Access Point is designed for price-conscious projects and those seeking made-in-the-USA products. Crossville developed the tile collection offering designers and installers on-trend products, including concrete, travertine and white marble visuals, that will be deeply inventoried and readily available fo
Floor Covering News
JULY 19, 2023
Livonia, Mich.—Virginia Tile, a distributor of top-quality tile and stone products, announced a significant territory expansion in collaboration with Marazzi Tile. Effective August 1, 2023, Virginia Tile will extend its distribution responsibilities to cover Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Western Pennsylvania. This strategic move reflects Virginia Tile’s commitment to growth in both the commercial and residential segments, leveraging the prestigious Marazzi brand.
Floor Covering News
JULY 19, 2023
The still-raging Canadian wildfires —hundreds of which remain uncontained —have ravaged more than 25 million acres since June, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. This has not only had severe environmental impacts on the immediate region and beyond but it has also caused economic ramifications as many sawmills operating in the affected areas have been forced to temporarily curtail operations out of safety concerns.
Floor Covering News
JULY 17, 2023
H ardwood flooring retailers and contractors have long known that hardwood flooring is an aspirational product. Now RSAs have another talking point: A National Association of Realtors (NAR) study found that hardwood projects generate higher profit margins. More specifically, refinishing hardwood floors, as well as installing new wood flooring, generated the highest returns on investment—higher than a new kitchen or bathroom upgrade or any other project.
Floor Covering News
JULY 20, 2023
Washington, D.C.—The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter, posting a reading of 68, edging down two points compared to the previous quarter. “Remodeler sentiment remains positive even though the median price of a bath remodel has risen to $40,000 and the median price of a kitchen remodel to $75,000 as seen in NAHB’s latest survey,” said NAHB chief economist, Robert Dietz.
Floor Covering News
JULY 20, 2023
Washington, D.C.—Continuing a trend of slowing price growth that began in 2022 , overall prices of building materials were unchanged in June, according to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) report. The index has gained 0.5% year to date and has not increased 1% or greater in any month since March 2022. The PPI for all final demand goods was unchanged in June following a 1.6% decline in May (seasonally adjusted).
Floor Covering News
JULY 19, 2023
Single-family production fell back after four straight monthly gains as elevated construction costs and rising mortgage rates led to a reduction in home building activity and affordability conditions worsened for home buyers, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Overall housing starts in June decreased 8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.43 million units, according to a report from the U.S.
Floor Covering News
JULY 20, 2023
A credit card scam is sweeping through the flooring retail community, in some instances successfully stealing thousands of dollars from unsuspecting dealers in lost revenue and materials. While this scam is not new, its frequency has accelerated in recent months, according to retailers. And in some cases, despite safeguards in place, retailers report they have still been hoodwinked.
Floor Covering News
JULY 20, 2023
Dalton—Shaw Industries continues to win this award season , being named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek. Shaw is the only flooring company to be named to the list. A safe work environment, fair pay, competitive salaries and benefits and a culture that values respect, equality and diversity—these are hallmarks of a great workplace and just some of the factors used to select Shaw among Newsweek’s list of the very best.
Floor Covering News
JULY 19, 2023
Stamford, Conn.—Synchrony, a leading consumer financing company, has expanded its partnership with At Home to offer customers more options and flexibility in how they make their purchases. The retailer selected Synchrony as the exclusive provider of a buy now, pay later financing option, Synchrony Pay Later , to help shoppers buy what they want and need online and in store using monthly fixed payments.
Floor Covering News
JULY 18, 2023
Dalton—COREtec, Shaw Industries’ premium luxury vinyl brand, will host a one-hour WPC training on Friday, July 28 at 11 a.m. EDT. The webinar will focus on refreshing retail sales associates’ (RSAs) product knowledge on COREtec’s patented WPC construction and comparing WPC features and benefits to COREtec’s SPC and mineral core styles. The primary goal will be to share tips and tricks on how RSAs can translate WPC product attributes into consumer solutions and feel confident selling the brand’s
Floor Covering News
JULY 17, 2023
Chicago—Shaw Floors, flagship residential brand of Shaw Industries, will be exhibiting at PetCon, a prestigious pet-centric conference being held here July 22-23. PetCon brings together pet lovers, influencers and manufacturers selling pet-oriented products for an exciting and educational weekend. The event will feature panel discussions, activities, interactive exhibits and opportunities for attendees to learn about top-of-the-line pet products on the market, including Shaw Floors’ Pet Perfect
Floor Covering News
JULY 17, 2023
Suppliers are investing in new technologies to make wood floors more durable and, yes, water resistant, to compete with the likes of SPC. Pictured is Dogwood from AHF Products. I n the battle to reclaim market share from look-alike categories, hardwood suppliers are rolling out an array of new wood floors designed to pique the interest of retailers as well as consumers.
Floor Covering News
JULY 18, 2023
G iven the plethora of hard surface flooring options available in the market today, choosing the right adhesive is critical to ensuring the new floor can withstand the rigors of long-term use. Fortunately for today’s installers, adhesives suppliers have taken the guesswork out of which glue is best served for the specific application in mind. Following is a sampling of the newest formulations hitting the market.
Floor Covering News
JULY 20, 2023
Turnhout, Belgium—Huali Group has signed an i4F license agreements for the production of SPC and LVT flooring in the United States, Vietnam and China. These cover i4F drop-lock installation technologies and i4F CeraGrout , falling under i4F’s surface finishing technologies patent cluster. For the U.S. market, Huali will combine the technologies on several product lines to deliver superior, imitation ceramic tiles, featuring an integrated grout that are said to be much easier to install tha
Floor Covering News
JULY 21, 2023
Washington, D.C.—Low existing inventory that is keeping demand solid for new homes helped to push builder confidence up in July even as the industry continues to grapple with rising mortgage rates, elevated construction costs and limited lot availability. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes in July posted a one-point gain to 56, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today.
Floor Covering News
JULY 19, 2023
S LCC Flooring, under the guidance of Jan Luan, owner/president, is embarking on a major expansion nationally, leaving its West Coast roots to venture to other untapped markets. In advance of its expansion, SLCC tapped two industry executives— Ted Rocha, executive vice president, and Vincent Circosta, chief influence officer—to join Luan in this effort.
Floor Covering News
JULY 17, 2023
Dallas—Mannington, Patcraft, Interface, Tarkett and Forbo are among the winners of the Spaces4Learning 2023 New Product Awards. Spaces4Learning is a leading publication for education institutions, the architectural community, service providers and others interested in creating high-quality facilities. The 2023 New Product Award program honors the outstanding product development achievements of manufacturers and suppliers whose products or services are considered to be particularly noteworthy in
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