As The Tile Turns

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Floor tile doesn't have to be boring. Step into the world of luxury at our Edwards showroom, where we invite you to embark on a mesmerizing journey and walk through some of our favorite decorative mosaic floor tile options that are simply irresistible. Immerse yourself in the beauty and elegance of six unique designs that will leave you in awe. From the intricate patterns of Ombré Grey Stone to the enchanting allure of Casablanca, each tile is a work of art that will transform any space into a m

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I nnovation is at the heart of product development for flooring manufacturers. If that wasn’t the case, retailers would be stuck with racks full of me-too offerings. Fortunately, this year’s “must-have” product introductions serve as a compilation of in-demand and innovative soft and hard surface flooring. Following is a sampling of some notable products from 2023, along with their key selling points.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Seeking to transform Coffs Harbour’s library, museum, and gallery to better suit its evolving presence as a tourist hub, the architects at BVN have reskinned Yarilla Place with a striking display of glass and ceramic. This refreshed aesthetic was chosen to fuse tradition with modern culture whilst also revitalising the function and vision of the building.

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Garden State Tile Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Explore our most stunning tile collections of 2023. Discover the beautiful textures and colors of natural travertine reproduced in durable, easy-care porcelain. PERUGIA PORCELAIN TILE Browse Perugia Imagine the sun skittering upon the surface of the ocean and a gentle sea breeze. Let Miramar ceramic tile take you there! MIRAMAR WALL TILE Browse Miramar Vantage porcelain tile gives the feeling of the hazy, dreamlike mood of Impressionistic paintings, setting it apart from all other porcelains.

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Giotile

DECEMBER 21, 2023

As this year comes to a close, we’d like to highlight our top 10 products of ’23. So many great new products launched this year, but here are the ones that we feel are “best in class.” As always, feel free to reach out to us for complimentary samples (free to the trade). Best New Outdoor … The post GIO’s Top 10 in ’23!

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

F ears of a recession have persisted since late 2022 and, to some extent, continue to this day. And yet, flooring retailers thumbed their noses at the prognosticators, defying the naysayers with a winning game plan that included selling higher-end goods/larger tickets to offset a weakened residential remodel market. The result? A more-than-respectable 2023.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Seeking to transform Coffs Harbour’s library, museum, and gallery to better suit its evolving presence as a tourist hub, the architects at BVN have reskinned Yarilla Place with a striking display of glass and ceramic. This refreshed aesthetic was chosen to fuse tradition with modern culture whilst also revitalising the function and vision of the building.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 17, 2023

As the end of the 2023 season comes to an end, Life of an Architect looks at Fan Favorite Episodes, the Blog posts, and the graphics created to support the topics. The post Ep 141: 2023 Yearapalooza first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 141: 2023 Yearapalooza at Life of an Architect. As the end of the 2023 season comes to an end, Life of an Architect looks at Fan Favorite Episodes, the Blog posts, and the graphics created to support the topics.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

FCNews reveals the winners of its third annual FCNnovation Awards—an initiative designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies launched in the current year. These awards honor groundbreaking ideas and industry-changing concepts that have the potential to impact the way flooring is manufactured, promoted and sold.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Seeking to transform Coffs Harbour’s library, museum, and gallery to better suit its evolving presence as a tourist hub, the architects at BVN have reskinned Yarilla Place with a striking display of glass and ceramic. This refreshed aesthetic was chosen to fuse tradition with modern culture whilst also revitalising the function and vision of the building.

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The A to Z of Building

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Yasmine Mahmoudieh, a distinguished architect and designer celebrated for her commitment to sustainability and innovation, announces the unveiling of her groundbreaking 3D-printed furniture line.

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Onfloor Technology

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Welcome to our guide on how to epoxy a basement floor. An epoxy basement floor is a popular choice for homeowners looking to add durability and aesthetics to their basement floors.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Raleigh, N.C.—King Tile & Construction of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has formally begun expansion into the U.S. market with the establishment of its leadership and installation teams here. Founded in 2015, King Tile is one of the oldest firms in North America exclusively focused on the fabrication and installation of porcelain slabs in both residential and commercial applications.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 18, 2023

If you were a fan of Novoceram ‘s Indigo and Del Conca ‘s Valentina tiles, each blending art, irregular compositions, and notable cultural references, then you’re sure to love today’s weird and wonderful designs. Ceramica Bardelli ‘s Fornasetti collection takes the works of Milanese multidisciplinary artist Piero Fornasetti, including his iconic “Tema e Variazioni” series, and translates them to tile for highly decorative and delightful features.

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Ceramics of Italy

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The new Florim Flagship Store overlooks 5th Avenue , in the heart of Manhattan and at two blocks from the Empire State Building. The company, present in New York since 2015 with a showroom on Madison Avenue, has moved to Fifth Avenue in the NoMad neighborhood , where the energy of downtoun meets the elegance of the uptown. The glass storefront of the Flagship looks out from the second floor of 277 Fifth Avenue with a dedicated lobby entrance at the first floor, home to the prestigious skyscraper

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Margaret Almon Mosaics

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The post Nutmeg Designs Open Studio Christmas Eve Weekend 2023 appeared first on Margaret Almon.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Atlanta—The deadline to submit top projects featuring tile and stone to the 2024 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards and to nominate a young emerging leader to the 2024 Coverings Rock Star program has been extended. The new (and final!) deadline to enter is Friday, Jan. 5. No additional extensions will be granted and there is no cost to participate.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house We were celebrating Marquis’ purchase of Harris and Kraus. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care In hopes that ad dollars would soon be there. The FCNews team nestled all snug in their beds, While nightmares of late nights danced in their heads. Megan in her kerchief and Reggie in his cap, Wondering how many more years they’d have to put up with this crap.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk Group, a leading innovator in commercial flooring and design , is set to redefine the showroom experience with its move to the heart of Chicago’s Fulton Market Design District. This change, slated for fall 2024, not only promises an immersive journey for its customers but also fosters connection and sparks creativity within the district’s collaborative community. “Beyond a showroom, Mohawk Group’s new home at 811 W.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 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: Do you have procedures in place to prevent a cyberattack? Here are their responses: “Several years ago, we discontinued the use of onsite servers and moved our data to various cloud services. Most cloud services have redundancies in place—such as multiple levels of antivirus and malware protections—to greatly reduce the chance of a successful cyberatt

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Las Vegas— Schönox HPS North America provided a sneak peek into some of its plans for the upcoming TISE show , to be held here Jan. 24-26, 2024. An exclusive, by-invitation-only, opening night party on January 24 at Skyfall Bar and Lounge at Delano Hotel will highlight Schönox’s plans. During the show, the company will debut next-generation subfloor products designed to combine multiple tasks with one high-performance solution.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Dalton—Shaw Industries will be kicking off the 2024 markets season next month, elevating the event with an emphasis on education, training and brand immersion. Residential customers will have the chance to actively engage in a series of training sessions designed to foster meaningful connections. These sessions are crafted to not only deepen the understanding of Shaw’s residential product offerings and brands but also to elevate the consumer experience.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

by Jacqueline Rapisardi—Technology is an invaluable—and often under­estimated—asset to the flooring industry. Use of tech­nology, and flooring-specific software in particular, benefits nearly all aspects of a flooring retailer’s business, including inventory management, esti­mation, pricing, sampling and much more. What’s more, as flooring software continues to evolve, it has become increasingly more effective and helpful to each retail business forward-think­ing enough to utilize it.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Mannington, in partnership with Broadlume, will host a webinar today, Wednesday, December 20, at 11 AM (ET) to dive into Digital Retailing and the opportunities for independent flooring retailers. In this webinar, you’ll learn about: Why Mannington is investing in Digital Retailing to support independent retailers How retailers can offer a better shopping experience vs. the box stores and e-commerce websites The opportunity for retailers to generate the highest-quality leads in the industr

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Las Vegas—Bjelin is looking forward to sharing its new product offerings with the North American market here at The International Surface Event (TISE) from Jan. 24-26, 2024. With TISE being one of the most popular annual events in the flooring industry, it’s the ideal stage for the North American reveal. “We’re thrilled to bring our latest products to one of the biggest and best-attended flooring exhibitions in North America,” said Fredrik Alfredsson, Bjelin’s global head of sales.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

It’s an exciting time to be in the flooring industry! Retailers around the country are scouting out new products, displays and selling systems to kick off the new year. Many view this time as an opportunity to spruce up their showrooms and/or tweak their product offerings to reflect the latest trends in their local markets. That’s why it’s so important to participate in industry trade shows, especially the upcoming 2024 Market Maker Events.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

As we approach the start of a new year, I reflect with pride on the FCEF’s remarkable achievements and milestones attained throughout this year, on behalf of the floor covering industry. The inaugural Accredited Basic Floor Covering Installation Program marked a significant milestone as GNTC proudly graduated its first Fl41 Flooring Technician class, with each student earning 12 college credits.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 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 area of your business outperformed expectations in 2023? Here are their responses: “Main Street commercial has been our most pleasant surprise. We did a lot of projects ranging from church remodels, office spaces and even the famous Lewis & Clark Riverboat.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Flooring retailers like Raffi Sarmazian of Sarmazian Brothers Flooring forecasts an improving economic climate as interest rates decline. F looring retailers are gearing up for a new calendar year in much the same manner as they did a year ago: with some trepidation about the economy but ready to seize opportunities wherever they may arise. That approach served dealers well in 2023 as they adroitly navigated around and through an obstacle course of inflation, high interest rates and slowing reta

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

LaGrange, Ga.—The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) recently added a new continuing education course to its online curriculum that educates on the certification, declarations and eco-labels for sustainability and health and wellness. The addition of this course makes a total of four now available. Titled “Resilient Flooring: Verified & Certified,” this AIA, IDCEC and GBCI accredited course from RFCI’s online curriculum is designed to help anyone involved in specifying or sellin

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Manchester, N.H.— For the fourth year in a row, CCA Global Partners’ in-house training team—CCA Global University—has been honored as an Apex Award winner by Training magazine. The Apex Award is more than just another accolade that CCA Global University can add to its long line of successes; it’s a symbol of its dedication to pushing boundaries and setting new standards in the ever-evolving landscape of professional development.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Aaron Okamoto Honolulu—American Floor and Home (AFH), a pioneer in Hawaii’s home improvement industry, has promoted Aaron Okamoto to the position of vice president of sales, recognizing his unparalleled dedication, expertise and invaluable contributions to the company over the past 19 years. In his new role as vice president of sales, Aaron’s responsibilities include prospecting and cultivating new client relationships and supplier opportunities to broaden the company’s market reach,

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

L to R: Gene Corvino, Jaco Kruger, Gary Rudebeck, John Allen (outgoing vp of sales) Charleston, S.C.—William M. Bird recently promoted Gary Rudebeck to vice president of sales and Jaco Kruger to vice president of East Bay Supply Co. Their new roles will be assumed on January 1, 2024. Rudebeck takes over for John Allen, who recently announced his retirement.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Newport News, Va.— Mapei, a global leader in construction products , debuted the pivotal role of its cutting-edge mortar/ink, Planitop 3D in the construction of Habitat for Humanity’s first-ever 3D-printed homes here. The project, executed in collaboration with Alquist 3D and powered by 3D-printing technology from Black Buffalo 3D Corporation, marks a significant leap in the application of innovative construction methodologies.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Hannover, Germany—Bjelin’s hardened wood and rigid core collections , featuring patented technologies by Välinge Innovation, have been nominated for this year’s Green Collection Award. The award, presented by Domotex and awarded at Domotex 2024, recognizes exceptionally eco-friendly products, responsible production processes and companies committed to sustainable practices.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Hannover, Germany—i4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, will be exhibiting (hall 020, booth B38) at Domotex 2024 held here at the Hannover Messe from January 11-14. During the show, i4F will unveil three technologies underscoring its commitment to innovation and circular technologies. These include the official launch and rebranding of i4F’s outdoor cluster and new smart fixing decking installation technology, along with two board composition tech

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

City of Industry, Calif. – Johnson Hardwood has announced a strategic shift into several key regions in order to enhance its market presence. Starting Dec. 18, the company expands its direct reach into Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Mexico. Additionally, Johnson will continue to maintain its direct presence in Kentucky—with the exception of Louisville and Henderson, alongside Western Tennessee.

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