Tile of Spain USA
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Celebrating the beauty and authenticity of Spanish ceramic design, the Tile of Spain USA Digital Look Book is a revered catalog, that highlights groundbreaking collections from Spanish tile makers. This annually published book honors members of The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), while fostering innovative designs inspired by featured collections.
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
T oday’s flooring retailer is awash with options when it comes to waterproof flooring—a bona fide flooring category as retailers continue to tout the product as a major draw for flooring buyers in 2023. However, not all products are created equal and only those complete with next-level innovations will find homes at specialty retail stores. Luckily for dealers, innovation in waterproof technology has come flooding in this year.
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Diary of a Tile Addict
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Looking for the perfect place to add a burst of personality? Look no further than the splashback. Small but mighty, they have the ability to transform a space from drab to daring with minimal cost. Get inspired with our selection below, and find the tiles you can use to get the look at home. @bertandmay @darkroom_london @sabinviehland.interiordesign @johnrgruen @cletile @cristinacelestino @fornacebrioni @agathe_convert @ameliebuvat @bcdfstudio 1) Pink Geo Indulge in a splash of pink with this mi
Realstone
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Everyone loves the classic and timeless appeal of stone. However, real stone installations can be expensive. Enter faux stone: the stylish, cost-effective, and versatile alternative. But you may ask yourself, where exactly can I use Faux stone? Understanding Faux Stone Definition and Components Faux stone, often referred to as manufactured stone veneer is part of a category of stones called Masonry Veneer.
Ceramics of Italy
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
ABK Group, a company specialising in the ceramic sector with a revenue of €233 million in 2022, is continuing its growth and expansion strategy following the acquisition of Gardenia Orchidea and the French company Desvres two years ago. The latest acquisition concerns the purchase of the business unit of the former Target Group of Fiorano Modenese, including its brands, plants and real estate consisting of a prestigious office building and a 6,000 square metre factory.
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk Industries published its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, Connections That Create Value , which details the company’s progress toward its sustainability goals, highlights product innovation and shares stories that showcase the work accomplished by thousands of Mohawk employees around the globe. For customers and other stakeholders, the report provides insights into how Mohawk is creating differentiated products across multiple price points to deliver en
Diary of a Tile Addict
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Love Tiles For a self-proclaimed tile addict, this wonderful tour proved to be a complete pleasure and privilege.
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Life of an Architect
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Today we are talking about firm management – but at a fairly introductory level so that we can focus on a broad range of considerations that are applicable to a broader range of individuals who are transitioning into management roles. The post Ep 134: Management 101 first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 134: Management 101 at Life of an Architect.
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
San Diego—Cali is launching its Shorebreak laminate collection. This next-gen product is billed as a game-changer for homeowners and design professionals seeking a sophisticated yet practical stone-look flooring option. Shorebreak is designed to enable premium upgrades for kitchens, bathrooms and spaces demanding complete waterproof protection with astonishing textural authenticity.
Diary of a Tile Addict
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Love Tiles For a self-proclaimed tile addict, this wonderful tour proved to be a complete pleasure and privilege.
The A to Z of Building
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions in the United States, is pleased to announce its participation at the Western States Roofing Contractors.
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Crossville, Tenn.—Stonepeak Ceramics, a U.S. manufacturer of high-tech porcelain stoneware solutions, has made a series of strategic investments in its U.S. operations designed to reaffirm its commitment to excellence, innovation and customer satisfaction. Through these investments, the company aims to expand and upgrade product output, highlighting its dedication to delivering state-of-the-art quality materials. “Our passion for sustainable innovation extends to every aspect of our operat
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
H as a customer ever called you complaining about hardwood floors cupping? Or about resilient floors having issues? If not, don’t let there be a first time! Claims usually start with testing for moisture—not only in the flooring itself but also in the subfloor. In this article I’ll show you how to identify subfloor moisture issues and offer tips to prevent them.
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Dalton—Inspired by traditional Japanese textile design, EF Contract launched the new Kasuri and Kimono carpet tiles. These new styles are influenced by the traditional kimono that integrates a variety of textiles and textures to create a single garb, in addition to the Kasuri technique that uses fibers specifically dyed to create unique patterns. “The Japanese practice of combining textiles and textures to create patterns has always intrigued me,” said Susan Curtis, director of product design an
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Henderson, N.C.—In its 25 years in business , Versatrim has seen many changes— especially in technology. However, one thing has remained the same; Versatrim is focused on delivering quality products, superior service and value to its customers. In that tradition and reputation, Versatrim has launched its new e-commerce website. “We are excited to launch our new e-commerce website,” said Keith Medick, president and CEO of Versatrim. “The new website is a significant investment i
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
T he annual Floor Covering News Fantasy Football for a Cause League closed this year with 12 teams: America’s Floor Source, All Surfaces, Consolidated Flooring, Dillabaugh’s Flooring America, FCNews , Healthier Choice, Great Northern Associates, Mannington, Salesmaster, Republic Floor, Spartan Surfaces and Tarkett. All teams are playing for worthy causes of their choice (see list below for a snapshot of each cause represented by the league’s participants).
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 22, 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: Has business gone the way you expected to this point? Here are their responses: “We expected business to soften, especially retail, but it’s not as bad as expected. We are finding demand for carpet picking up, but hard surface sales continue to be strong.” —Raffi Sarmazian, Sarmazian Brothers Flooring Cambridge, Ontario, Canada” “We
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Orlando—After a combined 70 years of history, FCICA, the Flooring Contractors and Certified Flooring Installers, held their first joint conference and trade show here at Rosen Shingle Creek. The event kicked off Thursday morning with Pat Kelly (left), chairman of FCICA, and Steve Abernathy, COO of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) welcoming members and attendees.
The A to Z of Building
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Multi-storey buildings are assembled over cautiously to withstand wind strengths, researchers have found. This is because there are several difficulties in estimating damping – the method of.
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Montmagny, Quebec―Mercier Wood Flooring, a pioneer in the manufacturing of prefinished wood floors, recently launched its fall promotion. For a limited period, consumers get a rebate of $0.50/sq. ft. on all standard Mercier wood floors*. The Mercier fall promotion runs from September 22 to November 18, 2023 at participating Le Plus dealers in the USA.
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
B ehind every successful floor covering manufacturer is a dedicated and loyal network of specialty retailers and distributors that support that supplier. This is demonstrated by moving the products efficiently and seamlessly throughout the supply chain or by actively and enthusiastically promoting, marketing and selling the product to the end user. Such is the case with Hallmark Floors, which this year celebrates 25 years in business.
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Dalton—The Tarkett manufacturing team here recently partnered with the Dalton Police Department to help improve the security of its facilities. The DPD joined meetings with all Tarkett manufacturing employees to discuss ways to be better prepared for emergency situations. After the DPD’s visit with Tarkett’s team in July, Tracy Scott, senior vice president of operations for Tarkett North America, began exploring ways Tarkett could give back.
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Chino, Calif.—Sika-DriTac is relaunching DriTac 4141 Golden Bullet, a single-component, multiple-solution adhesive that offers unlimited subfloor moisture protection with no testing required for residential and commercial hardwood flooring installations. This premium-grade, sustainable, urethane-based sound and moisture control wood flooring adhesive was the most successful product launch in DriTac’s previous 60-year history.
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
A s a multi-store operator, our business has enjoyed a period of dramatic growth over the last four years and certainly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although there have been some negative aspects to that growth—such as labor shortages, increased freight costs or tariffs being implemented on product—some of those challenges have now subsided.
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
I n part one of this series, we explored the power of upselling. Now, let’s dive into how you can effectively implement upsell strategies to increase your transaction size and revenue. Upselling rugs and rooms During the in-home visit, take the opportunity to upsell area rugs that complement the chosen flooring. Emphasize how area rugs can enhance the overall aesthetic and comfort of the space.
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
T he floor covering trade has developed several successful recruitment strategies in this tight labor market, including creating education-focused career paths like the one outlined in the first article in this series. Now it’s time to address the other side of the equation: installer retention. As many contractors will attest, it’s often just as challenging to get newly hired installers to stay past the first six months as it is to attract them in the first place.
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Along with the new fall selling season comes opportunities to expand your offerings and refresh your offerings to get consumers excited about their renovation projects. Whether it’s updated soft surface patterns or extensions to your hardwood flooring or rigid core lineup, specialty flooring retailers will have no shortage of options to offer consumers during this critical selling season.
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
I always like to share my experiences when it comes to customer service—both good and bad—because it can either serve as a lesson or reinforce what you already know. I’ve learned that everyday encounters can always be applied to retail. So my story begins with my car/ truck/small SUV—whatever you want to call it—making a weird sound. It can probably best be described as a low, humming “woo, woo, woo” sound coming from the front end.
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