Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

N ew products are the lifeblood of the retail flooring industry, and dealers sometimes stake their reputations on selecting winning products that will resonate with customers while contributing to the bottom line. Floor Covering News ’ 2023 Annual Product Guide includes more than 100 distinctive products across a range of formats and categories. Each manufacturer that chose to participate in this special issue had the opportunity to submit a photo and description of four recently introduced pro

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It was podcast Episode 130: Employee Evaluations, and Andrew and I were discussing the process and criteria used to assess and measure an individual employee’s performance when we made the point that there would be value in creating a process where upward evaluations could be implemented, one that allowed the employee to share their thoughts and opinions on what mattered to them from their managers, from their team leads, even their employers.

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Tile of Spain USA

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Celebrating the beauty and authenticity of Spanish ceramic design, the Tile of Spain USA Digital Look Book is a revered catalog, that highlights groundbreaking collections from Spanish tile makers. This annually published book honors members of The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), while fostering innovative designs inspired by featured collections.

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As The Tile Turns

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Pro tips for marble tile installation in showers from Certified Tile Installer, Dan Lambert of Lambert Tile and Stone.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

T oday’s flooring retailer is awash with options when it comes to waterproof flooring—a bona fide flooring category as retailers continue to tout the product as a major draw for flooring buyers in 2023. However, not all products are created equal and only those complete with next-level innovations will find homes at specialty retail stores. Luckily for dealers, innovation in waterproof technology has come flooding in this year.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

CTEF has a question for you: What made you the ceramic tile installer you are today? What unique experiences affected you in such a way that you embraced education and training to become a successful Certified Tile Installer? Seriously, if you install ceramic tile, you have a story about your journey. When you talk with others who are successfully earning a living in the trade, they too have a story.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Looking for the perfect place to add a burst of personality? Look no further than the splashback. Small but mighty, they have the ability to transform a space from drab to daring with minimal cost. Get inspired with our selection below, and find the tiles you can use to get the look at home. @bertandmay @darkroom_london @sabinviehland.interiordesign @johnrgruen @cletile @cristinacelestino @fornacebrioni @agathe_convert @ameliebuvat @bcdfstudio 1) Pink Geo Indulge in a splash of pink with this mi

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Ceramics of Italy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Lors d’un événement de grand intérêt, qui s’est tenu le 19 juillet au Studio d’Andrea Castrignano, Piazza Tricolore à Milan, le Groupe Cerdisa Ricchetti – représenté par les marques Cerdisa, Ricchetti, Roberto Cavalli Home Luxury Tiles et la division GCR Project dédiée au monde du design – a présenté sa nouvelle philosophie d’entreprise.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Mohawk RevWood L aminate flooring products have historically been associated with affordability, durability, extreme scratch resistance and, more recently, waterproof performance. Now suppliers are working overtime to add another important descriptor to the long list of desirable attributes: greater visual realism. Across the board, suppliers are utilizing the latest advancements in high-resolution scanning, direct digital printing and enhanced embossed-in-register technologies in their latest l

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Tuesday Oct. 3rd 5:00pm-8:00pm Birmingham Community House Join us for an exciting evening of Cocktails and Trends at The Community House in Birmingham. Get ready to indulge in delightful libations,Hors d’oeuvres and an array of unique new cladding and design products from global artisans. Our partners will be traveling from around the world to give you a behind the scenes look into exciting new products.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Love Tiles For a self-proclaimed tile addict, this wonderful tour proved to be a complete pleasure and privilege.

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JG Kitchens

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This is great news! It means that individual households will be gaining safety and accessibility, making it easier for them to continue independent living. It's also great news for those who will eventually buy these homes. It means they can better handle temporary injuries that might have them on crutches or in a wheelchair for a period of time. It also means they can entertain guests who have these needs temporarily or permanently.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Today we are talking about firm management – but at a fairly introductory level so that we can focus on a broad range of considerations that are applicable to a broader range of individuals who are transitioning into management roles. The post Ep 134: Management 101 first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 134: Management 101 at Life of an Architect.

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The A to Z of Building

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions in the United States, is pleased to announce its participation at the Western States Roofing Contractors.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Most professional installers would agree the ultimate success of any flooring installation largely depends on the condition of the subfloor that lies beneath. To that end, manufacturers/suppliers of subfloor prep materials are addressing this issue with products and accessories intended to ensure a more professional job. Following are some new introductions: Lignomat: V6-KS The V6-KS package includes the Ligno-VersaTec, a pin/pinless dual-depth and RH meter, which is useful throughout the instal

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Miami, Fla.—Tile of Spain has released its 2023 Look Book. Celebrating the beauty and authenticity of Spanish ceramic design, the Tile of Spain USA Digital Look Book is a catalog that highlights groundbreaking collections from Spanish tile makers. This annually published book honors members of The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), while fostering innovative designs inspired by featured collections.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Nules, Spain—i4F announced that Novalam Innovacion SA has signed an i4F drop-lock technologies license agreement for its entry into the global stone polymer core (SPC) flooring market. As a result, Novalam becomes Spain’s first manufacturer of SPC products, all of which will be enhanced with i4F drop-lock installation technologies. Destined for the global market, SPC production will commence at Novalam’s new state-of-the-art facility in here as of March 2024.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk Industries published its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, Connections That Create Value , which details the company’s progress toward its sustainability goals, highlights product innovation and shares stories that showcase the work accomplished by thousands of Mohawk employees around the globe. For customers and other stakeholders, the report provides insights into how Mohawk is creating differentiated products across multiple price points to deliver en

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Los Angeles—Emser Tile has released its 2023/2024 catalog , available both in print and online. The newly released 450+ page resource offers an extensive and varied assortment of products for interior and exterior design, catering to both residential and commercial needs. It encompasses a wide range of materials such as porcelain, ceramic, luxury vinyl tile and planks, glass, decorative accents, mosaics, natural stone, setting materials, whole shower systems and more.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Rhyme and Reason Dallas, Texas—Marazzi unveiled its new Rhyme and Reason glazed ceramic wall tile collection, currently launching nationwide. This newest assortment features a deep, rich biophilic color palette as well as a terracotta color way. In Rhyme and Reason, saturated hues partner perfectly with a variety of textures to create chic wall tile designs that aim to elevate the style of any residential or commercial interior space.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Bologne, Italy—Decocer, which specialized in the design and manufacture of small-size ceramic pieces, will participate once again in Cersaie with new designs this year. The show will be held here this week, September 25-29. Decocer’s space can be visited in Hall 26, stand B98. For the new 2023-2024 season, Decocer proposes very unique sizes and geometries, volumetric or 3D pieces, floral decorations, very contemporary multi-format and modular systems, great contrasts between matt and gloss

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

San Diego—Cali is launching its Shorebreak laminate collection. This next-gen product is billed as a game-changer for homeowners and design professionals seeking a sophisticated yet practical stone-look flooring option. Shorebreak is designed to enable premium upgrades for kitchens, bathrooms and spaces demanding complete waterproof protection with astonishing textural authenticity.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Dallas, Texas—Daltile is currently launching six new tile and stone collections into its industry-leading product line : Artcrafted, Divinium, Acreage, Calgary, Pure and Gamma. “Our new Daltile products exemplify many of the most popular interior design trends,” said Laura Grill, director of product design, Dal-Tile. “These gorgeous new assortments represent unique, handcrafted, dramatic marble, natural wood and tranquil stone visuals in the finest quality porcelain and ceramic tiles and mosaics

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Los Angeles—Emser Tile, a leading designer and producer of tile and natural stone, now offers enhanced in-showroom design services at no cost for projects of all sizes in support of industry professionals. Appointments can be made online and include face-to-face guidance from professional design support team members, tailored to the customer’s specific needs and priorities.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Louisville, Ky.—The annual Louisville Tile Distributors conference, held here at the historic Galt House Hotel, brought together over 100 Louisville Tile team members from its 14 locations for a week of events. Themed “Execute,” the gathering continued the company’s steadfast commitment to developing leadership, embracing innovation and evolving best practices.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Mountville, Pa.—AHF Products has entered into a strategic agreement with Spartan Surfaces, effective September 21, 2023. Spartan Surfaces will have exclusive distribution for the full line of Parterre luxury vinyl flooring products. Parterre has serviced the commercial flooring market for over 30 years. Spartan Surfaces, a subsidiary of Floor & Decor , is a specialty flooring supplier headquartered in Bel Air, Md., with warehousing and offices in Maryland and Minnesota and showrooms in Washi

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Crossville, Tenn.—Stonepeak Ceramics, a U.S. manufacturer of high-tech porcelain stoneware solutions, has made a series of strategic investments in its U.S. operations designed to reaffirm its commitment to excellence, innovation and customer satisfaction. Through these investments, the company aims to expand and upgrade product output, highlighting its dedication to delivering state-of-the-art quality materials. “Our passion for sustainable innovation extends to every aspect of our operat

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

H as a customer ever called you complaining about hardwood floors cupping? Or about resilient floors having issues? If not, don’t let there be a first time! Claims usually start with testing for moisture—not only in the flooring itself but also in the subfloor. In this article I’ll show you how to identify subfloor moisture issues and offer tips to prevent them.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Dalton—Inspired by traditional Japanese textile design, EF Contract launched the new Kasuri and Kimono carpet tiles. These new styles are influenced by the traditional kimono that integrates a variety of textiles and textures to create a single garb, in addition to the Kasuri technique that uses fibers specifically dyed to create unique patterns. “The Japanese practice of combining textiles and textures to create patterns has always intrigued me,” said Susan Curtis, director of product design an

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Johnsonite Pentagonal rubber tiles Solon, Ohio—Johnsonite, which joined the Tarkett family of brands in 2005, has a new product-specific Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its rubber tile, which details health and environmental impacts of each ingredient, as well as embodied carbon from cradle to gate. The EPD shows that Tarkett’s carbon footprint for rubber tile is up to 20% lower than equivalent products in the industry.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Dalton—The latest LVT offering, Multiple Choices, from J+J Flooring provides one comprehensive collection with a diversity of patterns giving designers choice within a single collection. “This collection simplifies our customers’ lives,” said Marie Moore, LVT design anager at J+J Flooring. “The one book offers six diverse patterns—going beyond wood looks to bring in abstract patterns, natural patterns and generally more options.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Atlanta—Flor, a high-end area rug brand, announced the launch of the Heritage Collection, created to honor and celebrate the brand’s 20 th anniversary. Founded by Interface, Inc., Flor introduced the idea of carpet tile for residential space to consumers in 2003, pairing innovation with beautiful design. Over the last two decades, the brand achieved important milestones and continued to create products that look and do good, allowing customers to design with minimal waste and without limits and

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JG Kitchens

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

I reached out to three pros -- one retail executive, one nutrition expert and one kitchen designer -- for what they're seeing as kitchen resources to consider. Their tips extend beyond healthy holiday entertaining into getting your new year's resolutions off to a good start. The post GetYour Kitchen Ready For Healthy Holiday Cooking And Entertaining comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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JG Kitchens

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

What I've been experiencing in this small scale process is that it takes far longer than you'd imagine to get bids from contractors and samples from manufacturers. I'd sure hate to be taking on a kitchen or bath remodel at this point. Turns out that many other Americans are having the same thoughts -- and delaying remodeling projects, however beneficial they may be.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Dalton—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) has been awarded a federal grant to fund installation training programs at several colleges in Alabama over the next three years. This grant represents the FCEF’s inaugural funding success outside of the industry and sets the stage for future grant applications. “This is the first grant we have received,” said Jim Aaron, executive director of FCEF.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Coastal Escape, part of Engineered Floors’ DW Select collection, features PureColor solution-dyed carpet fiber. I t’s no wonder that solution-dyed carpet has fueled the growth of polyester carpet. As technology advancements have improved, mills have been able to produce solution-dyed carpets that offer difference-making benefits to consumers—from soft feel to durability to environmental advantages.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

T he annual Floor Covering News Fantasy Football for a Cause League closed this year with 12 teams: America’s Floor Source, All Surfaces, Consolidated Flooring, Dillabaugh’s Flooring America, FCNews , Healthier Choice, Great Northern Associates, Mannington, Salesmaster, Republic Floor, Spartan Surfaces and Tarkett. All teams are playing for worthy causes of their choice (see list below for a snapshot of each cause represented by the league’s participants).

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