Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

took home the commercial tile setter award; Jay Cerda of Cox Tile, San Antonio, Texas, was the winner in the residential category. The post NTCA reveals ‘Craftsperson of the Year’ winners appeared first on Floor Covering News. Gary Fox of Fox Ceramic Tile, St. Marys, Kan.,

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The Tile Shop

DECEMBER 11, 2015

I want to share some "sneak peeks" of our new stores in San Antonio and Oakley Station. San Antonio: Our new 19" Hex tiles in Marsala, Bleu St. Tropez and White with the Penny Rounds Matte White on the Design Center Floor- The Texas Flag! Good afternoon!

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Houston, Texas—Buffaloe Floors and Up has introduced a mobile showroom to help consumers shop for flooring during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Initially, the mobile showroom idea was a way to give customers a simplified process to get flooring,” said Alred Soyyar, president.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2023

“As an organization, we are more optimistic about 2023 as a whole now—after Q1—than we were going into the year,” said Casey Dillabaugh, president of Boise, Idaho-based Dillabaugh’s Flooring America, echoing a sentiment shared by others. Cautious optimism most accurately depicts the mood for many flooring retailers in the industry.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 29, 2024

Tile technology – membranes Save the date for one of these NTCA workshops at these locations in June: 6/3 – Floor & Decor, Boynton Beach, Fla. 6/4 – Floor & Decor, Everett, Wash. 6/4 – Floor & Decor, Miami, Fla. 6/19 – Floor & Decor, Tempe, Ariz. 6/6 – Daltile, Spokane, Wash.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 4, 2024

Participants included: Erin Albrecht, owner of J&R Tile, San Antonio, Texas; Woody Sanders, owner of DW Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting, Marietta, Ga.; It’s usually more expensive because all the labor we’re putting into the floor, but it’s a no-brainer.” Trostrud also says he tells it like it is.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2023

Residential Ceramic Tile – Design Mountain Modern Boho Old World Stone Imports Flooring and Design Highland, Utah Residential Stone – Design Golden Harbour Exterior Stone Design Sketch. 2023 CID Award Winners – Design and Installation: Commercial Ceramic Tile – Design Bastone Z-Space design Atlanta, Ga.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 2, 2019

—MSI opened a new showroom and distribution center in Austin, Texas, with a full offering of the company’s flooring, countertop, decorative mosaic, wall tile and hardscape products. The new, 65,000-square-foot space will also serve residential and commercial markets in the San Antonio and Waco region.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

the company that introduced the flooring industry to ECB® and crack isolation membrane technology, released their 2015 calendar, “Classic Vehicles from the Flooring Industry” at the Total Solutions Plus show in San Antonio, Texas. Akron, OH – October 30, 2014 – NAC Products, Inc., Industry Insights Innovations'

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Greg woke up three days later at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. The post Natural Stone Institute completes 30th home with Gary Sinise Foundation appeared first on Floor Covering News. Greg lost both of his legs and part of his right arm.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 2, 2020

The post CTEF adds new members to board of directors appeared first on Floor Covering News. Crossville, Tenn., to its board of directors, effective immediately. In addition to welcoming new members, Mark Shannon has been appointed chair of the CTEF board, replacing Svend Hovmand who remains on the board as chair emeritus.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 18, 2020

to receive over 16 months of treatment at Brooke Army Medical Center and the Center for the Intrepid in San Antonio, Texas. The post Natural Stone Institute completes home with Gary Sinise Foundation appeared first on Floor Covering News. Matthew was flown to three different medical centers before arriving back in the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 4, 2024

Steve Kuhel San Antonio— FEI Group has added Steve Kuhel to the team as director of multifamily solutios. He will report to Amie Foster, vice president of flooring for FEI. The post Steve Kuhel joins FEI Group as director of multifamily solutions appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2018

San Antonio—Vitromex USA has launched Surat, a refined yet affordable textile inspired collection which is presented in a ceramic plank format. Surat is inspired by its namesake, a seaport in.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Katie leads our company encouraging constant self-growth within herself and others,” said Jennifer Crowe, regional manager at Triton Stone’s San Antonio location. The post NSI names 2023 award winners appeared first on Floor Covering News. As a working mom of four children, Jensen understands the work-life balance struggle.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 18, 2021

The new year is moving right along, and with it has come new innovations and product lines from top brands across flooring categories. When looking for new rigid core flooring lines to onboard or turning to a proven collection to make the sale, flooring retailers seek out specific qualifications in both the product and supplier.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

These were among the highlights of Abbey Carpet & Floor and Floors to Go’s 62 nd annual convention, held here earlier this month. Putting a different spin on the traditional keynote general session, show management moved the podium off the stage and announced they would take part in a morning show called “Floor Hub.”

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2022

However, making these distinctions for the consumer should be high on the list of services flooring dealers offer their customers—a service that can make or break any installation. Sterling Carpet & Flooring. Just like any flooring sale, you must identify the customer’s needs before selecting anything. Pierce Flooring.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Dalton—Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has appointed Rod Von Busch, vice president of operations at CDI Floors, as its new board chair. Von Busch will be leading a team of esteemed industry professionals dedicated to driving excellence and innovation in the flooring sector.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 11, 2020

Sales at O’Krent’s in San Antonio were trending up in May and June, largely on the strength of robust consumer confidence. scores of specialty floor covering retailers continue to report above-normal sales activity—and, in some cases, record-setting performances. By Ken Ryan. O’Krent’s sentiment echoes throughout the U.S.—from

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 20, 2020

More than 65% of LVP at Frazier’s Carpet One Floor & Home comes from outside China. The United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) decision to not include floor covering among items granted exemption from the Section 301 tariff was greeted with a collective shrug by flooring retailers. 24, 2018 to Aug. As the Aug.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

RevoTile is a true porcelain tile flooring that features a click-style installation method and Daltile’s signature design-driven looks. Flooring retailers and contractors who took on the new product at its launch have already seen positive results. By Megan Salzano. Officially launched Jan. RevoTile installs in three steps.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2021

Las Vegas—The NFA specialty vendor showcase that convenes on the eve of Surfaces has been called the most meaningful four hours in flooring—a forum that allows more than two dozen vendors to meet with 43 of the most influential flooring retailers in the industry, all in one room. Flooring of Oklahoma City.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

O’Krent Floors employs a receptionist to greet arriving customers and keep them occupied in the event a salesperson is not immediately available. “We have a receptionist who greets every customer once they walk through the door,” said Jason O’Krent, director of sales for O’Krent Floors, San Antonio, Texas.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Floor covering retailers report the most popular financing options range from 24- to 36-months. One of the perks of offering in-store credit options is that it allows customers to afford a much larger purchase—especially when they discover the floor remodel of their dreams was estimated to cost more than they anticipated.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 9, 2022

That digital branding usually equates to healthy advertising initiatives to promote that brand all year long—whether consumers are in the market for new flooring or not. FCNews sat down with several flooring dealers to discuss their relationship with digital branding. O’Krent Floors, San Antonio, Texas.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2021

Rose Carpets & Flooring, Burlington, Mass. Sam O’Krent, president/owner of O’Krent Floors in San Antonio—and a newly inducted NFA member (see article on page 5)—said he plans to make the most of his trip to Vegas. The post Vendors, retailers excited to be back at Surfaces appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 31, 2022

Flooring dealers like Frazier’s Carpet One Floor & Home said despite some dips in store traffic, business is up over 2021’s record period. Flooring dealers remain enthusiastic that business activity will continue to grow heading into the summer season overcoming a slew of economic headwinds. Not that he is complaining. “In

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Lions Floor has taken another big step toward building its national supply chain infrastructure with the recent grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art distribution center in Houston. In addition to flooring products, we have moldings, transitions and moisture barriers. Lions Floor is not one of those companies.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

Jerry Guo, president of Lions Floor, expects shipments of its inbound SPC products to hit local distribution centers in June. As Lions Floor continues to expand its product offering in the U.S. The post Lions Floor expands logistics capabilities appeared first on Floor Covering News. Santa Fe Spring, Calif.—As

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 15, 2021

By Steven Feldman O’Krent Floors, a 106-year-old retailer in San Antonio, is the newest member of the National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA), a group that includes 46 of the biggest retailers in North America. So there’s an opportunity for Jason to learn from some of the best floor covering retailers in the country.”.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Sam O’Krent Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) unveiled its new board chairman and executive committee members, following its confirmation during a virtual board meeting held on December 15, 2023. O’Krent, embarking on a two-year term, succeeds Dean Howell of Moda Floors & Interiors, Atlanta, Ga.,

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2022

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 60th home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. 11 in San Antonio, Texas. Flooring for the project was donated by NWFA member Mullican Flooring, according to the company. home appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

That couldn’t be truer, it seems, than when talking about waterproof flooring. The truth about waterproof flooring is that suppliers and dealers alike tout the draw it provides and commend its ability to get shoppers in the door; however, they will also warn against overpromising and underdelivering. Suppliers support the sale.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

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. Flooring for the project was donated by NWFA member Allegheny Mountain Hard-wood Flooring. Roswell Floor Refinishing, Southern Woods Flooring, and Davidson Wood Flooring.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2019

Jason O'Krent San Antonio—O’Krent Floors recently named Jason O’Krent, director of sales, following three years in the field as a sales associate. A new position, special projects coordinator, was created for Laura Reuter, a veteran employee with a 12-year history at the company.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The “show,” of course, was Surfaces 2022 —the first fully vested flooring convention since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Surfaces 2022 event, meanwhile, featured all the major players as well as top-tier flooring retailers. Judy Rosas, Sergio Rosas Flooring, Valencia, Calif., I am new to the flooring business.

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