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Coverings 2022 shines light on innovation, design

Floor Covering News

For example, in the residential market, new home starts rose for the 12th consecutive year and were at their highest point since 2006. Coverings 2022 was shaped around three tenants: “Wellness & Environment,” “Timeless Luxury” and “Outdoor Living Spaces.” First and foremost is the ongoing growth of indoor/outdoor tile.

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Scoring flooring: Industry stats for 2021

Floor Covering News

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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Ceramic: State of the industry 2023

Floor Covering News

Daltile’s new Outlander features the company’s StepWise technology that provides 2x more slip-resistance than regular tile, for a seamless indoor/outdoor space. The indoor/outdoor trend continues to boom. Seen here is MSI’s Soreno Grigio porcelain tile and pavers. and it’s a good gauge against which to judge the market.

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Stats 2023: Tile flooring price increases buoy dollar sales

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That $3.507 billion is a record high for the category and 2.442 billion square feet is the third- highest volume total since 2006 when housing sales were at unprecedented levels. In addition to a strong desire for residential outdoor living improvements, home improvement and renovations are also trending. billion square feet.

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STATS: Tile sales decline, comeback looms large

Floor Covering News

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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New York Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Besides basic information such as year constructed, number of units and average rent prices, we factored in community amenities such as outdoor spaces and fitness facilities. A swimming pool, fitness center and several indoor and outdoor lounge areas define the community space.