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Coverings 2022 shines light on innovation, design

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For example, in the residential market, new home starts rose for the 12th consecutive year and were at their highest point since 2006. The line, which is manufactured in the company’s Tennessee facility, is available in several colors and features a natural stone look. construction and housing markets.

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Scoring flooring: Industry stats for 2021

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And for those historians out there, in 2006, when more flooring was sold than any other year, the average selling price was $0.94. For means of comparison, until last year, the high-water mark for the industry was in 2006 when it reached $24.715 billion. In 2021, the average selling price of all flooring was $1.33. Census Bureau.

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STATS: Tile sales decline, comeback looms large

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As with the residential market, porcelain and ceramic tile are excellent options for commercial applications,” she told FCNews. Unlike other types of flooring, the longevity of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone prevents frequent replacement and allows for easy cleaning without the use of toxic, high-VOC or harsh chemicals.”.

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