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Annual Flooring Product Guide 2023

Floor Covering News

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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Ep 135: Employee Takeover

Life of an Architect

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 Publishes the Third Volume of it Digital Look Book

Tile of Spain USA

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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Guest Blog: White Marble in Showers

As The Tile Turns

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

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Waterproof innovations take center stage

Floor Covering News

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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What Made You the Ceramic Tile Installer You Are Today?

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

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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Interior Inspo: Statement Splashback

Diary of a Tile Addict

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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Le Gruppo Cerdisa Ricchetti a présenté SYN

Ceramics of Italy

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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Laminate suppliers up the ante with latest visuals

Floor Covering News

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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Cocktails and Trends Event

Realstone

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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Portugal: tile tradition and technology

Diary of a Tile Addict

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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More Americans Adding Aging in Place Features to their Homes

JG Kitchens

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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Ep 134: Management 101

Life of an Architect

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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Join Polyglass at Western States Roofing Contractors Association Expo!

The A to Z of Building

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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Latest innovations in subfloor solutions

Floor Covering News

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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Tile of Spain releases 2023 Look Book

Floor Covering News

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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Novalam adds i4F technologies to enter global SPC market

Floor Covering News

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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Mohawk releases 2022 ESG Report

Floor Covering News

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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Emser Tile releases 2024 catalog

Floor Covering News

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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Marazzi launching Rhyme and Reason tile collection

Floor Covering News

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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Decocer to exhibit at Cersaie 2023

Floor Covering News

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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Cali launches new Shorebreak laminate collection

Floor Covering News

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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Daltile launches new tile, stone collections

Floor Covering News

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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Emser announces free design services

Floor Covering News

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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Louisville Tile hosts management conference

Floor Covering News

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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AHF announces exclusive partnership with Spartan Surfaces

Floor Covering News

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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Stonepeak Ceramics expands U.S. investments

Floor Covering News

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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Measuring moisture when prepping the subfloor

Floor Covering News

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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EF Contract launches textural Kasuri, Kimono carpets

Floor Covering News

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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Johnsonite rubber tile offers 20% lower carbon footprint

Floor Covering News

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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J+J Flooring launches Multiple Choices LVT

Floor Covering News

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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Flor celebrates 20th anniversary

Floor Covering News

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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GetYour Kitchen Ready For Healthy Holiday Cooking And Entertaining

JG Kitchens

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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Homeowners Are Delaying Their Remodeling Projects – Should You?

JG Kitchens

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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FCEF awarded federal grant for installation training

Floor Covering News

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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Solution-dyed carpet continues to rule the roost

Floor Covering News

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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FCNews Fantasy Football for a Cause draws 12 teams

Floor Covering News

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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