Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers, announces the annual release of the U.S. Quick Ship Collection. The new catalog of Spanish tiles includes more than 140 ceramic series from over 35 Spanish companies. The Quick Ship Collection is a reference guide which features a select group of ceramic products from Spanish manufacturers that are available for immediate purchase in the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Dub Newell Louisville, Ky.— Louisville Tile , one of America’s largest and longest tenured distributors of ceramic tile and related products, has appointed Walter “Dub” Newell to the position of CEO. Newell’s experience includes owning and operating his own home health business, public accounting, consulting and serving as the treasurer at the University of Louisville.

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Realstone

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Delve into a comprehensive guide exploring the diverse range of fireplace stone options. Do your stone selection for your fireplace specify the timeless appeal of traditional stones, the sleek look of modern materials, or eco-friendly choices, find the perfect stone to enhance both the aesthetic and functional aspects of your fireplace. Key Takeaways: Diverse Stone Selections: A vast array of stone options is available for fireplace construction, each offering a unique aesthetic and functional

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Garden State Tile Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The Stick Collection is a modern mosaic of uniform pieces that are shaped like the iconic KitKat chocolate bar. This glazed porcelain stoneware has a warm minimalistic vibe and is made in a palette of indulgent color ways in a matte or glossy finish. The glossy pieces are enrobed in three layers of glaze and then sprinkled with crystalline creating tonal variations within each piece.

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JG Kitchens

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Those folks who had gardens on their balconies, rooftops or in courtyards within their building had a wellness asset denied to many. I'm glad we're well beyond that! Access to nature and nature views are restorative! The post Post-Pandemic Urban Garden Trend Enhances Well-Being comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Miami, Fla.—Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers, announced the annual release of the U.S. Quick Ship Collection. The new catalog of Spanish tiles includes more than 140 ceramic series from over 35 Spanish companies. The Quick Ship Collection is a reference guide, which features a select group of ceramic products from Spanish manufacturers that are available for immediate purchase in the U.S.

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Realstone

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Delve into a comprehensive guide exploring the diverse range of fireplace stone options. Do your stone selection for your fireplace specify the timeless appeal of traditional stones, the sleek look of modern materials, or eco-friendly choices, find the perfect stone to enhance both the aesthetic and functional aspects of your fireplace. Key Takeaways: Diverse Stone Selections: A vast array of stone options is available for fireplace construction, each offering a unique aesthetic and functional

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Atlanta—Interface unveiled its newest carpet tile collection, Past Forward, offering new modern classics inspired by decades of iconic design. Available globally, the collection celebrates 50 years of modular carpet tile innovation at Interface. It merges historic design motifs with bold patterns and color palettes tailored to meet the demands of today’s commercial spaces.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett, a global leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, is refreshing its high-performing, premium Contour LVT offerings with two new design collections: Collaborative and Mindful Maker. Like most Contour abstract designs, the collections are manufactured with the company’s high-definition digital printing capabilities, affording crisper visual details, longer pattern repeats and ample opportunities to tailor designs with a customer’s own signature touches. “

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk is amplifying Momentum Roadshow in 2024 by featuring an expanded offering of innovations and respected brands. Sister company Daltile will join five of the seven stops beginning in Atlanta on Thursday, Jan. 4. “As the leader in the tile industry for over 75 years, Daltile shares in our commitment to provide retailers with industry-leading, high-quality products and exceptional customer service,” said Kelli Widdifield, Mohawk’s senior vice president of marketing.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

All Surfaces will showcase Johnson’s comprehensive range of hard surface products, including its premium hardwood, SPC/rigid core floors and high-end laminate flooring. City of Industry, Calif.— Effective Oct. 23, 2023, Johnson Hardwood will expand its partnership with All Surfaces. The following states will now be serviced through the All Tile CCS brand of All Surfaces: Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Monterey, Calif.—Mohawk, a leader in the field of environmental stewardship, has formed a partnership with Plastic Bank—a social enterprise empowering communities around the world to use plastic waste as currency—in an effort to dramatically reduce ocean plastic pollution and combat high poverty levels in developing countries. The partnership was officially announced here last week in front of select California Mohawk retailers, representatives from both Mohawk and Plastic Bank as well as other

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

New York—Broadlume, a leader in flooring technology , announced the launch of its Digital Retailing program. This new program aims to bridge the technological gap between manufacturers and retailers, improving how they work together to sell flooring. Simply, Digital Retailing is technology that enables shoppers to complete most of the transaction online and finalize it in a showroom.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Washington, D.C.—Despite elevated mortgage rates averaging above 7%, single-family starts posted a solid gain in September as more buyers are turning to new homes because of a dearth of inventory in the resale market, according to the National Association of Home Building (NAHB). Overall housing starts increased 7% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.36 million units, according to a report from the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Refined is a new PVC-free hard surface offering reminiscent of both rigid core and laminate flooring. The TruCor brand from The Dixie Group is solely focused on providing its retail partners with the best waterproof flooring in the market. With that lofty goal in mind, the company recently unleashed its new TruCor Refined flooring with a bevy of new benefits for today’s retail store owner—and a rather unique, PVC-free construction.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 24, 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,” Tom Jennings, training expert, shares his experience that a majority of flooring buyers are highly influenced by sellers who show them what is pos

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Ryan Davis and family. Savannah, Ga.—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 72 nd 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

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Henderson, N.C.—Versatrim’s Quick Ship Program offers 60 quick ship colors in seven trim profiles, ready to ship the next business day. “We value your business and continued loyalty and would like the opportunity to introduce our Quick Ship Program to you,” the company said. Versatrim offers seven trim profiles in 60 stock colors ready to ship next business day with no minimums: SlimTrim 3-in1 Molding VersaEdge (PVC) T-Molding (MDF) Reducer (MDF) End Cap (MDF) Quarter Round (MD

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Alexandria, Va.—The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) convened its annual fall meeting here. Industry leaders, including Cali, Classen Group, Kaindl Flooring, Kronospan USA, Mannington Mills Inc., Mohawk Industries, Shaw Industries Group, Inc., Swiss Krono USA and other leading organizations, gathered for a three-day event aimed at advancing initiatives within the category.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Elk Grove, Calif.— Benchwick , a leading innovator in 3D-printed flooring technologies and a subsidiary of Northann Corp., announced the successful closure of its parent company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO). Initially comprising 1,200,000 shares of common stock priced at $5 per share, the IPO officially closed on October 23, 2023, reinforcing Northann’s standing in the market.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Bjelin has teamed up with Spartan Surfaces, making the flooring supplier the national U.S. distribution partner for Bjelin’s commercial hardened wood range. “Spartan Surfaces has grown immensely as a company over the last few years and offers a large network of sales reps,” said Zach Adams, Bjelin’s general manager for the U.S. “We have previously partnered with them in smaller territories and are excited to expand our collaboration.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Minneapolis, Minn.—Shaw Industries Group commercial brands, Patcraft and Shaw Contract, celebrated the grand opening of the Twin Cities Create Studio here on Oct. 12. The unique space features both brands’ industry-leading solutions and offers services and consultations unmatched in the design community. Located in the vibrant Northeast neighborhood of Minneapolis, the space is specially designed for collaboration.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Washington, D.C.—Despite mortgage rates that are at a 23-year high, new home sales posted a double-digit percentage gain in September because of a lack of inventory in the resale market, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Sales of newly built, single-family homes in September increased 12.3% to a 759,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to newly released data by the U.S.

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