Granada Tile

MAY 29, 2023

At Granada Tile Company we have mastered the art of creating exquisite handmade cement tiles. Our team of artisans with their dedication to craftsmanship and unique designs, has helped us become a prominent name in the tile industry. We welcome you to the world of Granada Tile to explore the beauty our craftsmen bring to […] The post Our Artisans: Crafting Artistic Masterpieces for Your Space appeared first on Granada Tile Cement Tile Blog | Tile Ideas, Tips and More.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2023

Schönox representatives, including principal owner Thomas Trissl, (third from right) are “Ön It” as they meet with representatives of Sliwinski Floor Covering, Huntingdon Valley, Pa., at Starnet 2023. Sc otts d ale , A riz.—The 2023 Starnet Commercial Flooring Cooperative spring conference kicked off earlier this month amid robust member participation.

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Realstone

MAY 30, 2023

Introduction Living Room Stone Fireplace Ideas The Charm of Limestone Fireplace Adding Grace with Grey Stone Fireplace Fireplace Hearth Tiles: Adding Function and Beauty The Corner Stone Fireplace: A Unique Addition Stone Tile Fireplace: A Classy Alternative Ledgestone Fireplace: A Rustic Choice Exploring Additional Fireplace Stone Ideas Stacked Stone Fireplace: A Modern Appeal Herringbone tile Fireplace: A Stylish Twist Arched Fireplace: A Classic Reimagined Basement Fir

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Rubble Tile

MAY 30, 2023

Versatility is a valuable quality for a tile collection. For some projects, designers need options without having to pull products from different collections or different manufacturers.

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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 1, 2023

In 2023, EnergieKer has obtained UNI EN ISO 14001: 2015 certification demonstrating its commitment to minimise the environmental impact of its production processes. The standard sets out a detailed set of criteria for a company’s environmental management system (EMS) and certifies the validity of the measures adopted to protect the internal and external environment.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 31, 2023

T hose who expected the suddenly resurgent U.S. laminate flooring market to cool once the supply of imported SPC, LVT and WPC returned to more normal, pre-COVID-19 levels might be somewhat surprised how the momentum has continued. But when you talk to proponents of laminate flooring—suppliers and marketers that have achieved success with the category even when it may not have been popular—those executives are not the least bit surprised.

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Realstone

MAY 30, 2023

The Advantages of Thin Brick Introduction to Thin Brick Thin brick is a popular and versatile building material that offers numerous advantages in both residential and commercial applications. Its aesthetic appeal, cost-effectiveness, durability, easy installation , and sustainable nature make it an excellent choice for various design and construction projects.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 29, 2023

Almost 4 years to the day and 100 episodes later, Andrew and I are going to go through an architectural bucket list of people places, and things. I don’t know what Andrew has in mind but I’m feeling that my list will inspire you and change your life… The post Ep 126: Architectural Bucket List first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 126: Architectural Bucket List at Life of an Architect.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 31, 2023

The Elk Grove grand opening. Elk Grove, Ill.—Virginia Tile hosted the grand opening of its newest facility, located here, on April 12. This is one of many commitments to upgrade, improve and expand its footprint over the next couple of years. Virginia Tile said it continues to keep its 95 years in business going strong due to the dedication of its employees and loyalty of its customers. “We are thrilled with the turnout for our Elk Grove showroom grand opening,” said Sunil Palakodati

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The A to Z of Building

JUNE 1, 2023

A holiday resort on the outskirts of Hanover, Germany, has recently completed renovation of a new 745 m2 swimming pool, making use of sustainably sourced Kebony wood to provide decking.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2023

Calhoun, Ga.—Aladdin Commercial has introduced a new environmental-inspired soft surface collection to its curated portfolio. The Clear Intention collection is created with Aladdin Commercial’s sustainable EnviroStrand fiber and offers a refreshed color way, adding rich green and teals for sophistication while also providing maximum performance against wear and tear.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2023

Dallas, Texas—As part of the Beyond the Surface Programs designed to reach deeper into the many parts of the floor covering, stone and tile industries, The International Surface Event (TISE) is calling for applications for the Startup Station for TISE 2024. The Start Up Station was a new area in the exhibit hall beginning at the TISE 2023 event and featured five companies in its inaugural year.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2023

W ashington , D.C.—With negotiations around the debt ceiling encapsulating this city, board members of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) went to Washington to meet lawmakers regarding issues important to their own businesses—including independent contractor issues, the Marketplace Fairness Act and the Working Families Flexibility Act. The meeting on Capitol Hill took place the day before WFCA’s annual board meeting and provided retailers and suppliers with a glimpse of Congress at work

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 2, 2023

Washington, D.C.—As the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) celebrates National Homeownership Month in June, more Americans are turning to new homes as existing inventory remains low and mortgage rates begin to stabilize, the organization said. Sales of newly built, single-family homes increased in April, reaching the highest level since March 2022.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 31, 2023

The QFloors Users Conference was also held at Zion National Park in 2019. It is back in 2023 due to popular demand. Springdale, Utah—QFloors flooring software will host its Users Conference November 1-4, 2023, here, just steps away from Zion National Park. Earlier this year, Zion was crowned “America’s Most Beautiful Park” by Travel Lens and recognized by National Geographic as a 2023 Top Spot for Breathtaking Adventure.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2023

Salem, N.J.—Mannington Mills unveiled a new corporate logo and brand identity. This evolution establishes Mannington Mills as the umbrella over its family of companies and associated brands. “Since 1915, the Mannington Mills name has represented innovative design and manufacturing, a commitment to service and the most dedicated team of associates in the flooring industry,” said Keith Campbell, chairman of the board.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 2, 2023

Chicago— NeoCon opens for its 54 th edition here at The Mart June 12-14 , 2023, offering tens of thousands of attendees an insider look into the driving forces behind design progress and what will shape shared spaces next. Through future-forward programming and with hundreds of exhibitors, the NeoCon show floors will offer an immersive display of what designers and specifiers should consider when creating a better built environment—from generational design, ESG prioritization, to technology inte

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Floor Covering News

MAY 31, 2023

(Part 1 of 2) Getting older is a mixed bag, but one of the blessings is that life teaches you lessons along the way. When Women of the Flooring Business asked me to talk about balancing a profession and parenthood, it was definitely not because I did it perfectly—or even gracefully. In fact, sometimes I bungled things, on both the work front and the home front.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 2, 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: What is the No. 1 challenge facing your business today? Here are their responses: “The Federal Reserve’s actions to slow the economy remains our biggest challenge. The rising interest rates have hampered our builder sales now for well over nine months.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 2, 2023

Sharif Muzayen at home. St. Mary’s, Ga.—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 68 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.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 2, 2023

Woodland Traditionalist Mountville, Pa.— AHF Products introduced two new engineered hardwood collections under the Hartco brand: Dutton Pass and Woodland Traditionalist, available this spring and ready to ship. These real hardwood floors are designed to coordinate with any style, whether traditional, rustic or contemporary and are competitively priced.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 2, 2023

T oronto , O ntario , C ana d a —U.S. floor covering retailers and distributors seeking a North American producer of laminate flooring and SPC will soon have a viable option based north of the border. Toucan Flooring, the brand marketed by Toronto-based Triforest, Inc., is setting its sights on the U.S. market after selling $50 million of laminate and SPC across Canada in 2022 from its factories in China.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 1, 2023

Jorge “Tito” Boror St. Louis, Mo.—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has inducted the late Jorge “Tito” Boror, past business manager at LOBASAND, into its Legacy Scholarship program through the NWFA Education and Research Foundation (NERF). The NERF Legacy Scholarship program honors individuals who made significant contributions throughout their lives to advance the wood flooring industry.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 1, 2023

Cindy Kaufman Calhoun, Ga. — Mannington Commercial has named Cindy Kaufman its new vice president of marketing, effective today. In her new role, Kaufman will be responsible for the company’s commitment to, and investment in, a brand-centric philosophy and elevating customer engagement, inclusive culture and thought leadership, all with a keen eye on the design community.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 1, 2023

Dalton—The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) board of directors has named industry veteran Russ DeLozier as the next president of the CRI, the leading source for science-based information about carpet and whose members represent more than 90% of the carpet manufactured in the U.S. DeLozier will begin his new role June 1. “Russ has more than 30 years of experience serving the industry and is a proven leader in corporate sustainability, chemical and floor covering manufacturing, and materials recycli

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 1, 2023

Washington, D.C.—An expected impact of the virus crisis is a need for more residential space, as people use homes for more purposes, including work. Home size correspondingly increased in 2021 as interest rates reached historic lows. However, as interest rates increased in 2022, and housing affordability worsened, the demand for home size has trended lower, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

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Floor Covering News

MAY 31, 2023

Washington, D.C.—Existing home sales fell to three-month low in April as limited inventory and fluctuating mortgage rates continued to weight on homebuyers, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). With inflation continuing to ease and rent growth expected to slow, existing home sales will rebound, despite the recent declines, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

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Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2023

Adam McCombs Somerset, Ky.—The Bauwerk Group, comprised of Bauwerk Parkett, Boen and Somerset Hardwood Flooring , has named Adam McCombs CEO for Somerset Hardwood Flooring, starting June 1. McCombs will be transitioning with Paul Stringer, current CEO, who will be retiring later this year. McCombs will lead the operational and strategic development of the North American business.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2023

Export, Pa.—Karndean Designflooring has expanded its popular Van Gogh collection with nine new colorways. Van Gogh now includes 26 distinctive styles—all available in both glue-down and rigid core constructions and in stock now. “We’re so excited to offer these great new options,” said Jenne Ross, director of product. “Between the timeless look and exceptional performance, they remain true to the Van Gogh legacy while providing all-new design possibilities for retailers and homeowners.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2023

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new “Tuesday Tips” this week. In the series, WFCA experts presents short video tips for improving customer service and optimizing staff performance. In the end, it’s all about understanding the importance of being 1% better than your competition. In this week’s “Tuesday Tips,” Steve Abernathy, COO of the WFCA, introduces the “Bottom Line” and helps you find three areas of your business where cash may be hidin

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Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2023

T he other day I heard about a young man who gave up a promising career in corporate America to become… a professional gambler. (Yes, you read that right.) Top of his class in college, math whiz, highly regarded “quant” with a major U.S.-based corporation, married with young children. But he heeded the clarion call of Las Vegas. He joined 47 million workers who made the decision to quit their jobs to seek something better—to pursue their vision of what life could be.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2023

Viken, Sweden—The latest hardened wood range from Bjelin, featuring the new matt finish, has been released in a Select grading. Earlier this year, the company launched new products with updated and improved colors, formats and technologies. The clean and harmonious Select grading in the hardened oak range is the latest launch in the U.S. “We’re excited to widen our offering,” said Zach Adams, Bjelin general manager for the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2023

Cartersville, Ga.—The Aquafil Group, a pioneer in the circular economy, released its 2022 Sustainability Report , providing transparency into its progress made toward achieving stronger environmental, social and governance standards. Aquafil is guided by a set of principles that urges the group to design better to do better, and has led the way for circular practices in the textiles industry such as the development of Econyl nylon, made 100% from nylon waste said to be able to be infinitely rege

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 2, 2023

Aliquippa, Pa.—Ardex launched the Ardex System Selector, billed as an easy way to create a complete product system in no time. It’s the newest addition to Ardex’s growing digital footprint and is designed to make installation recommendations easier and faster than ever before. “The System Selector is interactive and visual,” said Daniel Grant, Ardex technical field representative and project lead for the System Selector.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 1, 2023

Mirage expanded its popular Flair collection with maple patina, which comes in hardwood planks with widths up to 6 inches. C onsumer demand for broader, beefier hardwood planks —those products starting and 6 ½ inches wide in lengths exceeding 5 feet— continues to gain steam as shoppers opt for products that make a bold statement in their remodeling projects.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 31, 2023

Manchester, N.H.—The CCA Global Retail Group leadership team is set to spend summer 2023 on a massive road trip across the U.S. and Canada as the co-op shifts from a traditional summer convention to its new regional meeting format. The regional meetings kicked off last month in Illinois and so far the group said members are responding positively to the reposition.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 31, 2023

Waregem, Belgium—Unilin Technologies, the IP and technology division of Mohawk Industries, has signed a licensing agreement with Camsan Ordu, a prominent manufacturer in the board industry that will start the production of laminate flooring. The agreement grants Camsan Ordu access to Unilin’s Unicoat water-repellent coating technology for laminate flooring.

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