Floor Covering News

JULY 21, 2022

Los Angeles—Emser Tile took home two Comparably awards, including Best CEOs for Diversity and Best Company for Career Growth. “We Comparably awards are determined solely from employee feedback, which is collected anonymously through a survey of up to 50 yes/no or scalable questions.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 24, 2022

Emser Tile has been awarded a 2022 Top Workplaces USA national award by Energage, a technology company that empowers workplace excellence. “We We are honored to be recognized with Energage’s Top Workplaces 2022 Award,” said Carl Delia, president, Emser Tile. A special thank you goes to all of our amazing Emser Tile family.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

By Gregg Hicks—Whether you are a flooring retailer or contractor, it’s important to have a good sense of where our market is and where it is headed. To that end, it is beneficial to step back from your perspective and take an objective view of the flooring marketplace. Here’s what we learned from some of our recent surveys.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The NWFA Expo and Coverings tile show will be held simultaneously in July. The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Wood Flooring Expo and the Coverings International Tile and Stone Exhibition will be held simultaneously, July 7-9, here, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—The

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2021

Chicago—The Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) and the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) will be collaborating for the first time on the 2021 CTDA-NAFCD Financial Benchmarking Program —essentially a survey that provides side-by-side analysis of their performance metrics next to industry averages.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2023

Los Angeles—Emser Tile has won the 2023 Comparably award for Best CEOs for Diversity. We have a vibrant, hard-working team of individuals with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives,” said Carl Delia, CEO and president at Emser Tile.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 19, 2021

As such, it surveyed past attendees via a third-party provider to ensure the decision to hold the event was a community-driven one. TISE knows doing business in the flooring, stone and tile industry requires experiencing the products first-hand and building relationships in a face-to-face environment,” said Dana Hicks, show director.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

corporate headquarters of Karndean Designflooring, a market leader in luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring , has been named one of Pittsburgh’s Top Workplaces for the 9 th consecutive year by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “At The facility houses a public flooring showroom, open by appointment only, from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Patrick Warren vice president of residential sales, dealer and showrooms Dal-Tile Keep up with the trends “It’s beneficial for the retailer to be knowledgeable about current style and color trends. Understanding how to use natural stone tile to recreate these designs, patterns, textures and colors adds to this advantage.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2020

–Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host a brand-new digital experience called Coverings Connected. The post Coverings announces ‘Coverings Connected’ digital experience appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Despite the intense competition from alternative hard surfaces, wood flooring still ranks high among the most aspirational flooring products on the market today. Among the key findings: Fifty-two percent of homeowners said they have wood floors in their homes, compared to 75% who say they have carpeting and 58% who said they have tile.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 2, 2021

As such, it surveyed past attendees via a third-party provider to ensure the decision to hold the event was a community-driven one. TISE knows doing business in the flooring, stone and tile industry requires experiencing the products first-hand and building relationships in a face-to-face environment,” said Dana Hicks, show director.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Based on last year’s surveys, attendees groused about having to leave the showroom floor for a place to sit down and grab a bite to eat. The goal at TISE 2024, according to management, is to have everything accessible on the expo floor and offer more interactive features to keep attendees engaged. It all ties in very well.”

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 7, 2019

A recent survey from Lightstream reports that 37 percent of homeowners indicated they are planning to remodel their bathrooms in 2019, edging out kitchen remodels, which 31 percent of respondents said was a priority. Twenty-seven percent of those surveyed said personalization was their primary reason for investing in a renovation.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 29, 2012

It’s hard to say what percentage of business owners use Twitter and Facebook -published surveys vary wildly from one third or less of all businesses to two thirds or more. Here are representative tweets and Facebook postings that tile dealers have posted recently, some with links: ask your tiling questions here.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 8, 2013

Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants (CTaSC) Announces the Release of the. SAN DIEGO (June 27, 2013) - Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants, Inc. Manufactured stone (concrete tiles) and engineered quartz products are also outpacing overall industry growth. Contact: Tricia Pompo.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

She and her colleagues Cristen Del Bove and Renee Cannon form one of the strongest design teams in the floor covering industry. It’s the same with flooring. So, when I design a floor, I want it to be somewhat classic, so it can create a backdrop to allow the consumer’s style to be featured.”. I know it’s a major commitment.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 29, 2021

That statement accurately reflects 2021 for many flooring dealers, who—despite facing numerous challenges— are closing out 2021 with one of their best sales years ever, with many shattering records. FCNews asked several flooring retailers to share their proven practices for profits. Carlton Billingsley, Floors and More.

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The Perfect Bath

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The baths offered thoughtful details such as carefully crafted corner pieces and finishing elements as well as a beautifully formed tile shelf that could easily be translated into a classic bathroom today. The original flooring materials were unique and varied. The bold color and pattern perfectly suited this light and airy room.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 26, 2019

While homeowners typically take on DIY projects to save money, it turns out that many of them are breaking their fixer-upper budgets and spending much more than they planned, according to a recent survey by Porch. The highest percentage of survey respondents named these as the projects in which they went over budget. New HVAC: 54%.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 20, 2019

A recent survey by Porch reveals that DIY projects can cause disagreements among couples (to put it mildly), and some of these arguments can get quite heated. Below are the DIY projects most likely to cause disagreements and the percentage of survey respondents who admitted they did indeed fight either before, during, or after, the project.

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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

JULY 15, 2021

AHF Products’ Brian Carson, Wendy Booker and Brian Parker preview the new Dogwood line from Bruce Hardwood Floors. Like the wood flooring we work with, our industry has proven that we can withstand whatever comes our way.”. “I’m at Wickham Hardwood Flooring. I applaud our association for leading during these uncertain times.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

There is no shortage of matters of concern to flooring professionals these days. FCNews surveyed several key executives to learn what’s on their minds. Carl Delia, president and CEO, Emser Tile “A geopolitical [incident]. Jason Surratt, Dan Natkin, Raj Shah and Scott Sandlin. It is tough for me to sleep after this.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2015

According to a survey by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry , the top universal design feature consumers want in their homes is a barrier-free shower — essentially one that is easy to access without having to climb in and out. For example, you might try a wash of light on a beautifully tiled wall.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JUNE 6, 2017

Tile Floors – Need new flooring in your bathroom, kitchen, living room or elsewhere in your home? Putting in tile floors is fairly uncomplicated. Making cuts can become a bit daunting, but if your room doesn’t have a lot of angles, tiling the floor is pretty simple, and poses almost no risks of damage to your home.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 16, 2015

Not all are large and flooded with natural light and original hardwood floors, but some of the same guiding principles apply regardless of what your space looks like. Creating a design where colors and textures are cohesive from the floor to the ceiling can be challenging so simplify the design process by choosing an all white kitchen.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

I said all that as a preface to this post because I am writing today’s article in reaction to reading a survey published earlier this year from NAHB (National Associated of Home Builders) titled “Top 10 Features for Upscale Homes” prepared by Paul Emrath, Ph.D. Generally on the survey overall, money does not equal style.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 5, 2014

You can also visit the AEC Cares website and make a donation - they are still looking for a carpet manufacturer willing to donate 3,000 square feet of carpet tiles, but anybody can support this project financially, no amount is too small. A group of academics surveyed the research on early childhood education and summarized their findings.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Daltile’s Rekindle tile flooring collection features StepWise and Microban technology, making it more slip resistant while also eliminating 99% of bacteria on the tile surface. In 2019, the tile flooring category experienced its first decline in a decade as tariffs and antidumping legislation hit the market.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 30, 2023

Raj Shah, MSI co-CEO M S International, more commonly known as MSI, started making headlines about 15 years ago as an affordable source of ceramic tile and stone. Will flooring wind up in the black this year? My brother enjoys the countertop side more; I enjoy the flooring side much more. This will be difficult.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Fast forward to the third quarter of 2022— prospects for continued high levels of multi-family development and high occupancy rates declined significantly , according to NAHB’s Multi-family Market Survey. Ceramic tile consumption, not surprisingly, remains strong in both the single and multi-family construction markets.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 30, 2021

Eric Wooten, Johnson Floor & Home Carpet One, Tulsa, Okla. It is a very short survey that gives us instant feedback and allows the customer to write her thoughts about her experience with our company. Nick Freadreacea, The Flooring Gallery, Louisville, Ky. Bryan Keller, Flagstaff Tile and Stone, Flagstaff, Ariz.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 24, 2024

“Overall, last year was a challenging year with higher interest rates while people not moving hurt the multifamily and builder business,” said Tracy Wyrick, vice president of sales, builder and multifamily, Engineered Floors. “We FEI Group’s Howerton reported members are primarily install- ing vinyl plank floors.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

As it turns out, the flooring industry has its disrupters as well. For the flooring industry, the pandemic has caused major supply chain disruptions that impacted manufacturers and distributors and, eventually, retailers—who at times throughout 2020 were out of stock on certain products. Supply chain issues persist to this day.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

APRIL 6, 2018

According to a recent survey by real estate website Trulia , Millennials, who are buying their first homes, have tipped the scale in favor of the new winner: the craftsman bungalow. Craftsman kitchens An updated kitchen still keeps the traditional craftsman bungalow features, such as oak cabinets and floors. The post Goodbye, Ranch!

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

We delved into the interior design, looking for features such as hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, balconies and other modern features. Interiors include Italian soft-close cabinetry, hardwood flooring and private patios. Apartment interiors also include patios, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows and walk-in closets.

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