Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Join Tile of Spain at AIA Dallas on Tuesday, November 7 th from 5:30 pm-8:30 pm for a CEU presentation highlighting the latest in ceramic tile technologies presented by Tile of Spain Technical Consultant, Ryan Fasan. Along with the seminar and discussion on the best uses of tile, guests will enjoy Spanish tapas and wines, displays of new products and innovations from 15 Tile of Spain companies and the opportunity to network with industry peers.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Designed with tenant-occupied and multi-family properties in mind, Mohawk’s UltimateFlex LVT is a glue-down vinyl, making it easy to install and repair. I n today’s retail environment it’s easy to get bogged down by the promises of rigid core and click LVT—and for good reason. The popular luxury vinyl construction took the industry by storm a mere handful of years ago and raised the resilient category up to the fastest growing and highest selling in decades.

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Rubble Tile

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Unveil a Mediterranean touch in your next design project with Zellige tiles, the terracotta jewels of Moroccan architecture. Interior Surfaces Group brings these classics to the US market with an eye for handcrafted beauty.

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Giotile

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Let’s talk about grout! While not the most exciting component of a tile installation, grout is an important piece of the big picture. Choosing the right grout for your project, budget, and performance requirements is essential. Let’s look at the different types of grout and when to use them. Standard Cement Grout Standard cement grout … The post Let’s Talk About Grout!

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Spanish companies made the journey to Italy to unveil new collections at Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings. This annual event serves as a hub for architects, interior designers, specifiers and tile producers to delve into innovations and prevailing trends within the ceramic tile sector and preview what’s to come in the year ahead.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Export, Pa.—Karndean Designflooring has added 13 stylish new colorways to the popular LooseLay collection. Offering a unique combination of design versatility, easy installation and high-end performance, Karndean LooseLay aims to set the standard for commercial LVT. At 4.5 mm thick, Karndean LooseLay transitions easily to most carpet tile. Engineered and manufactured for installation as a floating floor, the product also can be glued down if a project requires.

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JG Kitchens

OCTOBER 18, 2023

I recently posted about eight wellness design trends for your kitchen that emerged from the new NKBA 2024 Kitchen Design Trends Report. All of those looked at trends that tie to both wellness design and sustainability. This week’s post returns to that report with a focus on wellness and innovation. One theme that emerged strongly […] The post Five 2024 Wellness-Enhancing Smart Home Trends For Your Kitchen comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consulta

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Onfloor Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Are you looking to level an uneven concrete floor? Whether it's for an existing concrete floor, a garage floor , or a driveway, leveling a concrete surface is an important step in creating a durable and even structure.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Baxter, Tenn.—Portobello America has officially brought its nearly 1 million-square-foot manufacturing facility, located here, online. The years-in-the-making milestone was celebrated this week with a grand opening event held at the facility, which drew the company’s Brazilian and U.S. customers and partners. “It’s a dream for us to be here,” said Cesar Gomes, Portobello Group CEO.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 15, 2023

What is the difference between Leadership and Management – there is definitely some overlap, but the key distinction lies in … wait, you thought I was going to tell you in the opening? It’s going to take some time to talk through those distinctions before we get there … Welcome to EP 136: Leadership vs. Management [Note: If you are reading this via email, click here to access the on-site audio player] Today we are talking about the nuanced distinction between leadership and management.

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The A to Z of Building

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Peab has been commissioned to build a new fire and emergency station in Norrköping. The customer is Norrköping Municipality and the contract is worth EUR 132 million. Image Credit: Peab.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio — The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has provided natural stone and fabrication services for two homes with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program. The Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program builds 100% mortgage-free specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

L ong regarded as a value-driven, budget-friendly category, laminate flooring has been a mainstay of national home center chains, big-box stores and discount merchandisers. It’s not uncommon to see a significant portion of laminate floors selling below $2.49 per square foot at many of these chains and outlets. While this price accessibility has exposed many consumers—especially DIYers and renters—to the category, it doesn’t present as tempting an option for those specialty retailers focused on p

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Carol Cross is the founder of Mobile Marketing, which has been acquired by Cyncly. London—Cyncly, a global market leader for end-to-end software and content solutions to the spaces for living industry, has completed the acquisition of another web-based service provider in the flooring industry Mobile Marketing, a leading technology-led web services and digital marketing provider tailored to flooring retailers in North America.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Well-known, respected keynote speakers. Relevant educational sessions focused on empowering dealers and boosting their profit margins. New technology and program rollouts to enhance the professional floor covering retailers’ operational efficiencies. Attendees who register for the upcoming FloorCon 2023 conference can expect all this and more when the four-day event kicks off Nov. 28 at the Omni Resort on Amelia Island, Fla.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 20, 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: How would you assess 2023 heading into the home stretch? Here are their responses: “The reality of 2023 is the COVID-19 boom is over. This year has been steady; we are seeing average ticket sales up but the number of jobs sold down.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I t’s common knowledge that providing credit at the point of sale helps consumers spread payments for big-ticket purchases such as flooring and home improvement projects over a longer period of time. But that’s not the only benefit that in-store financing provides. Credit also paves the way for consumers to afford more expensive goods and services while opening up higher margin opportunities for specialty retailers.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Last month Mohawk Industries released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report , an extensive document that details the company’s progress toward its goals in these areas. Titled “Connections that Create Value,” the report aims to demonstrate Mohawk’s leadership position in these fields, with a special emphasis on environmental stewardship.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Sam Locher (left) of AJ Rose Carpets & Flooring catches up with Emily Finkell and Will Young of Engineered Floors at the NFA fall conference. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho— FCNews is here for the start of the National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) fall conference. The three-day event kicked off Monday evening with a welcome reception at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, where vendors and NFA dealers gathered to renew friendships.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 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, reminds us that no matter what our level of experience or personality type, there seems to be one thing that we all

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Dalton—As part of its ongoing effort to inform and educate flooring adhesive customers, Taylor is adding a blog section to its website, which will be known as “The Buzz.” “The Buzz will cover a wide range of topics from the Taylor point of view,” said Seth Gladden, director of marketing for the Meridian Flooring Division and Taylor Adhesives. “We will write articles about things like technical issues, installation advice, industry vocabulary, product innovations, marketing insights and industry

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Saint Louis, Mo.—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has released its 2024 Hands-On Training Calendar. These events are held at various NWFA regional training centers across the United States and Canada. Each course is led by an NWFA regional instructor. These instructors are highly skilled and trained individuals who have a great passion for the wood flooring industry and are eager to share their knowledge with others. “Participating in NWFA hands-on training is a pivotal step t

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Y ears ago my family and I were deeply moved by the film “Facing the Giants,” a story of a struggling coach and his underdog football team who confronted their fears and failures, ultimately achieving remarkable success. One unforgettable sequence from the movie continues to resonate with me—the part when Mr. Bridges came to coach Grant Taylor and said: “I heard a story of two farmers praying to God for rain to come.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Salem, N.J.—Mannington Mills has signed onto the United Nations Global Compact, demonstrating its commitment to advancing best practices concerning human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption. The United Nations Global Compact, initiated in 2000 and billed as “the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative,” provides a universal language for corporate responsibility and a framework to guide all businesses regardless of size, complexity or location.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

I n this third installment of our series on mastering upselling , we’re going to discuss the most critical aspect of success: training your sales team to effectively execute upselling strategies. Here are my top tips: Product knowledge Make sure your team is equipped with comprehensive knowledge about all the products and services you offer. They should understand the features, benefits and potential upselling opportunities for each item.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

T he movie “Barbie” is a huge hit, grossing more than $1.3 billion globally to date. I initially resisted going, but then all my friends wanted to see it so I dressed in as much pink as I could and went. I figured there must be something I could learn and apply to retail flooring. Following are some of my takeaways: Barbie movies are known for their vibrant colors and attention to detail.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Footprints Floors, the flooring installation franchise with more than 160 active territories across 35 states, continues on its upward growth track. “In the first half of the year, we signed franchise agreements with six franchise owners for a total of nine territories,” explained Brian Knuth, director of franchise development at Raintree and a Footprints Floors franchise owner.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Fostoria, Ohio—Roppe Corporation has been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract in the Flooring Materials with Related Supplies and Services category at Sourcewell. Sourcewell is a self-sustaining government organization offering a cooperative purchasing program with more than 400 competitively solicited contracts to government, education and nonprofit entities throughout North America.

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