Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

After trawling through list after list of proposed tile and interior trends of 2019, it seems there are a few things everyone is ready to see a lot of (predominantly those growing on the success of last years trends), and a couple of others from left-field that stand alone. Heading back to our artistic roots seems to be the way to go in 2019.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

After trawling through list after list of proposed tile and interior trends of 2019, it seems there are a few things everyone is ready to see a lot of (predominantly those growing on the success of last years trends), and a couple of others from left-field that stand alone. Heading back to our artistic roots seems to be the way to go in 2019.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This acquisition catapults AHF into an industry-leading position in the fast-growing tile sector, with a comprehensive line of porcelain, ceramic, stone and accessories for both residential and commercial applications in interior and exterior floors, walls and countertops. appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Attendance at Coverings 2023 was 20% higher than the 2019 event. Coverings 2023, the tile industry’s premier North American trade show, took place here last month, April 18-21, to resounding industry excitement and palpable energy across the show floor. The attendance is up over 2019 numbers—and 2019 was a good year.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

FCNews research shows commercial flooring revenues (including specified business as well as Main Street sales) totaled $6.134 billion last year—a falloff of 11.1% compared to 2019. The corporate market took the biggest hit in 2020 as its share fell from 42% of sales in 2019 to approximately 38% last year. in 2019 to 4.9%

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 11, 2021

I anticipate that the flooring industry as a whole is poised for a period of solid growth over the next five-plus years. As long as there are floors and walls to be covered, we will find new and innovative ways to beautify each and every space. – Michel Vermette, president and CEO, Armstrong Flooring. SOLID GROWTH AHEAD.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

So many, many congratulations from Tile Addict to Odhran Connelly from Southern Regional College in Northern Ireland for his recent victory at the SkillBuild 2018 National Finals in Wall and Floor Tiling. As a national SkillBuild winner, Odhran is now eligible to compete at WorldSkills 2019 being held in the Russian city of Kazan.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Chicago—For the first time since June 2019, the commercial design community will gather in-person for NeoCon 2021, which returns to theMART here Oct. Following is a curated selection of several new commercial offerings that will be showcased at NeoCon 2021: ARMSTRONG FLOORING. collection. Two colors are available: Bianco and Nero.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 25, 2022

These latest EPDs generate the largest selection of soft and hard surface flooring options with a net-positive carbon impact, according to the company. “At These reports are third-party certified by UL and based on international standards. The post Mohawk releases EPDs, launches EcoFlex One appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% Then in the summer of 2019, duties went up by 25%. We didn’t have countervailing before September 10, 2019. Here it is. for glass 4.9%

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2023

H ardwood may very well be the most aspirational flooring product (next to stone or ceramic tile). Examples include hybrid floors such as GeoWood from Cali. While some waterproof wood floors feature hybrid technologies or alternative cores, others utilize special edge treatments and finishes to keep water on the surface of the planks.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 25, 2019

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY – 10/5/2019 – 1/4/2020 – Visit the Craft in America Center exhibition in Los Angeles, where some of our cement tiles that were used in local restaurants are on display! The Deer Path Inn has set the standard for welcoming and refined dining in the North Shore area of Chicago. Cement Tiles in Restaurants.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2019

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has announced the annual winners of the Gold Standard Award which recognizes stores that have created an outstanding consumer retail experience. In the category including retailers with sales over $10 million, H. Martin & Son based in Green Bay, Wis., took home top honors.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

April 2019 was the last time Coverings held an in-person show, and organizers say the industry is ready to meet and greet in person once again. We have 20 countries represented on the show floor and more than 340 companies that are signed up in about 275,000 gross square feet of space.”. Tried and true. What’s new. to 2:30 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Brookes is also a recognized industry consultant and currently sits on the NTCA Technical Committee as part of the Methods and Standards Committee and serves on the ANSI A108 Committee. He served as stone ceramic inspector chair for the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification from 2011–2019.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 15, 2021

By Steven Feldman O’Krent Floors, a 106-year-old retailer in San Antonio, is the newest member of the National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA), a group that includes 46 of the biggest retailers in North America. So there’s an opportunity for Jason to learn from some of the best floor covering retailers in the country.”. Open to change.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 16, 2021

Having the right tools is essential to a professional hardwood flooring installation. hardwood flooring industry is estimated at roughly $4 billion at the retail level. So it might come as a surprise to some to learn that more than $500 million is spent each year on repairing flooring failures. SELLING TIPS.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 1, 2019

Whether it’s the comfort factor that comes along with natural textures and colour variations, or the uniqueness they provide that can be hard to locate in modern, sterile environments, the incorporation of artisanal interior elements is a trend that cannot be ignored in 2019. A new post for Diary of a Tile Addict, February 2019.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 1, 2019

Whether it’s the comfort factor that comes along with natural textures and colour variations, or the uniqueness they provide that can be hard to locate in modern, sterile environments, the incorporation of artisanal interior elements is a trend that cannot be ignored in 2019. A new post for Diary of a Tile Addict, February 2019.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

billion in 2019. Despite this crash, carpet still remains the largest flooring segment, accounting for 48.4% of the overall 18.969 billion square-foot flooring market in 2020. Just five years ago, for example, carpet/rugs made up 60% of the flooring industry in terms of volume. But how things have changed.

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Cement Style

MAY 14, 2019

LAS VEGAS, HD EXPO (May 15, 2019) ? The Villa Lagoon Tile Cuban Collection is available in twenty patterns which are presented in colorways exactly or similar to those seen on historical Cuban floors and walls. The cement tile collection is also available in any of Villa Lagoon Tile’s 85 standard colors.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

Cali Floors. Cali Floors has proven to be a trusted partner for retailers in the face of hardship. This strategy has worked for the brand given that it has grown substantially over the last few years—including its recent acquisition by global flooring company Victoria PLC—and continues to expand its specialty retail network.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 21, 2019

The concrete-look tiles come in large slabs (1,208mm by 1,208mm, 604mm by 1,208mm, and 604mm by 604mm) with standard shade variety and texture. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2019. With the most simple of additions and alterations, Maffei’s designs become so much more than concrete.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

The assessment was conducted by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia and compared the total life cycle impacts of different types of floor covering materials: porcelain tile, carpet, parquet, marble, resin and linoleum. It revealed the superior environmental performance of Italian porcelain floor tiles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Stretching from floor to ceiling, large format tiles are here in a big way. Rather than selecting separate materials and colours for wall, countertops, cabinets and backsplashes, it’s now trendy to simply extend the floor upwards. A new post for Diary of a Tile Addict, February 2019. Obac Grafito from Onice (600x1200mm).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Stretching from floor to ceiling, large format tiles are here in a big way. Rather than selecting separate materials and colours for wall, countertops, cabinets and backsplashes, it’s now trendy to simply extend the floor upwards. A new post for Diary of a Tile Addict, February 2019. Obac Grafito from Onice (600x1200mm).

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 12, 2021

While flooring is still largely ruled by well-established legends and pioneers, there’s a new generation in town. Millennials are making a name for themselves in the flooring game, taking the lead on everything from marketing to retail ownership to product design. CEO/president, Nonn’s Kitchen Bath & Flooring. Jason O’Krent.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

October 14/21, 2019: Volume 35/Issue 8. As the resilient category continues to expand into various subsegments, flooring dealers have had to stay abreast of where each product—once installed—will truly thrive. SPC can also be the ideal product for a consumer looking for a high-performing floor. By Lindsay Gonzalez.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 25, 2022

In 2019, Milliken laid out 12 sustainability goals, focused on its people, its products and the planet. management team by 8% and announced that its entire flooring portfolio is now carbon neutral. . The post Milliken publishes fourth annual sustainability report appeared first on Floor Covering News. Spartanburg, S.C.—Milliken

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 21, 2021

Productivity and quality control are increased as the floorboards or furniture panels are only handled once in the process—freeing resources and factory floor space and ensuring a consistent, quality insertion from a machine that is both easy to use and service, the company said.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Collectively, these potential business roadblocks could impact the way the trucking industry in California operates; in turn, flooring interests across the country who rely on commerce from the West Coast could see prices rise again. Not surprisingly, flooring professionals in the Golden State are frustrated. CARB emissions standards.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

—The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) will host its second 2020 laminate inspector certification class March 12, 2020 in Raleigh, N.C. The class will also focus on the updated 2019 LF-01, LF-02 and LF-03 NALFA Standards. The class will also focus on the updated 2019 LF-01, LF-02 and LF-03 NALFA Standards.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 14, 2020

The North American Laminate Flooring Association’s (NALFA) first 2020 laminate inspector certification class will take place Jan. The class will also focus on the updated 2019 LF-01, LF-02 and LF-03 NALFA standards. The class will also focus on the updated 2019 LF-01, LF-02 and LF-03 NALFA standards.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 18, 2022

Mirage Hardwood Floors manufactures products across four different platforms. That same rationale, he said, applies to the top Canadian hardwood flooring manufacturers. Another aspect that separates the Canadian suppliers is our grading standards, which tend to be stricter than a lot of our competitors.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 23, 2019

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its 2019 Kitchen Design Trends report. Should you use hardwood floors in kitchens ? This powers away stubborn messes but results in 90% less splatter compared to a standard spray. The report and the show reveal the most popular styles and features.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 15, 2021

In 2019, Amazon co-founded and became the first signatory of The Climate Pledge—a commitment to be net-zero carbon across its business by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement. The post Shaw unveils sustainability leadership recipients appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 1, 2022

The Resilient Floor Covering Association (RFCI) continues to play a vital role in the advancement of the category, supporting its members through avenues such as advocacy and messaging, particularly in the area of sustainability. It also gets involves in setting standards to ensure product quality meets consumers’ expectations.

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