Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Dalton—Novalis Innovative Flooring released its 2021 Sustainability Report, an important milestone in the manufacturer’s ongoing mission toward creating products that keep humans healthy and the earth habitable. Despite increased production and rising outdoor temperatures, our water usage per pound of finished goods has declined overall.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

The fashion industry often influences retailers; did you see our post about the 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year ? Our Prime Collection , is a machine-made ceramic wall tile with a soft undulating surface that makes it feel like a hand-made product. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines?

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

decline to 2.403 from 2.491 billion square feet in 2019. of volume, down slightly from 13% of dollars and 13.11% of volume in 2019. That is down from 24.86% of dollar sales and 30.98% of volume vs. 2019. vs. May 2019. tile imports by volume in 2019 and 31.5% vs. 2019, according to U.S. of volume.

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JG Kitchens

JUNE 5, 2019

Every year, the National Kitchen & Bath Association holds its popular Kitchen & Bath Industry Show and has an expert panel of judges choose the best products from the show. This year’s show ranged from a 3D bathroom sink faucet to custom color outdoor cabinets. Photo Courtesy: Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet ).

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In 2019, the tile flooring category experienced its first decline in a decade as tariffs and antidumping legislation hit the market. We have been and will continue to work around the clock to bring down costs and maximize productivity to minimize the burden on our customers.”. C eramic has traveled a rough road over the last few years.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2020

One third of exhibitors are non-Italian companies from 40 different countries; more than 47% of attendees in 2019 (around 50,000) were international visitors. According to the show, one of the key strengths of Cersaie is its international profile.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Facing an unprecedented year of tumult, ceramic tile has continued its downward trend in 2020 following the category’s 2019 decline—its first loss in a decade. vs. the same timeframe in 2019. These advancements afford us the opportunity to translate those ideas into our products in ways LVT cannot.”. Census Bureau.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 27, 2018

We hope you like the products we recommend. So when PPG announces its Color of the Year (like it just did for 2019), the world listens. PPG’s official Color of the Year for 2019 is Night Watch: a deep, rich green. Night Watch is about bringing the healing power from the outdoors into your home through color.”

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

D alton —For those who seek alternative options to the largest flooring manufacturers, retailers need to look no further than The Dixie Group, which, through its four brands—DH Floors, Masland, Fabrica and TRUCOR—offers an assortment of products from mid to high end that can satisfy any consumer’s style and performance preferences.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

September 2/9, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 6. While the tile market is under pressure from the realistic visuals and waterproof technologies of resilient product lines, porcelain is taking its market share back through innovative new products. By Megan Salzano.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 13, 2019

These three ranges are also all suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Alusid’s additional surface slab option is Terrazzo, which is available up to 1000mm by 1500mm and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. A new post for Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2019. Silicastone Tints in Glazed Green from Alusid.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

And freight expenses once product reached these shores were through the roof. Back then it was about products like resilient tile and VCT. SPC/rigid core, the product known to consumers as water- proof, was responsible for a revival of many other segments. decline in volume in 2019; 4.6% This comes on the heels of a 0.4%

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

When the dust cleared and all the numbers were counted, total industry sales fell just short of 2019’s numbers at $22.951 billion, a decline of 0.5%. Coincidentally, that was the growth percentage in 2019, so all this industry did was give back the gains of one year ago. from 2019 compared to the previous year’s decline of 3.1%.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

Daltile’s Defend tile line features Microban technology to attract consumers looking for healthy, clean floor products. By Megan Salzano Ceramic tile is one of only two truly aspirational product categories available in flooring today—hardwood being the other. Know your tile products and sell them. That’s compared to the 17.8%

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

Not only is the product particularly unique, but it comes with a set of dos and don’ts consumers are often unaware of or afraid to deal with. From a retailer’s perspective, opportunity for consumers to splurge on natural stone is high across a number of categories—kitchen, bath and outdoor included. 6/13, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 14.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Multi-family housing activity in 2019 can be best be described as lackluster, especially compared to the sales seen on the single- family side of the business. According to Dodge Data & Analytics, multi-family starts in 2019 fell by 10% to 485,000 units, with dollar value dropping by 9% to $91 billion.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

2, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 11. As was predicted this time last year, consumption of ceramic tile in 2019 is lower than that of the previous year. The downward trend began in 2018, and the residential ceramic business slowed for the first three quarters of 2019. By Megan Salzano. billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 1, 2022

FCNews research aligns with Whitmire except as it relates to 2019. The pandemic also made outdoor living even more essential in consumers’ eyes as this became a greater place of entertainment and relaxation.”. in 2020 and even up from 24.86% in 2019. ceramic market a boost. Italy was the second-largest exporter to the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 3, 2021

Still, the consensus among flooring executives was that Main Street was down nearly 10% overall in 2020 vs. 2019—not as steep as corporate and some other commercial segments, but certainly not on par with the performance of residential. “We Seizing opportunities.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 9, 2020

While no one has a crystal ball as to how things are going to shake out over the medium to long term, some observers say 2019 could be remembered as the last growth year in commercial for some time. Preliminary estimates show resilient represents more than 60% of commercial hard surfaces sales in 2019. Resilient leads the pack.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

From the abundance of news products, tools and merchandisers on the show floor—to the bevy of educational sessions in the meeting rooms—there were more than enough enticements to get retailers to make the trip. “The Exhibitors’ spaces were packed with opportunities to demo and touch and feel products.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

If that holds true, it will be in line with 2019, when residential sales slipped 6.5% Initially this was evident through mass merchants in DIY segments such as paint and outdoor/garden. When plants reopened, high absenteeism rates and social distancing measures slowed production. COVID-19 impact. Seizing share.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2023

in 2020 and more significantly off from 24.86% in 2019. In addition to a strong desire for residential outdoor living improvements, home improvement and renovations are also trending. In 2022, the category represented 21% of hard surface sales—which includes the ever-growing resilient category, as well as wood and laminate.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2021

FCNews is in attendance as all but four NFA members converge on Barnsley Gardens, here, to discuss new products and marketing strategies for 2021 at the NFA spring meeting. Citing pent-up demand from 2020’s stay-at-home lifestyle, all members that spoke with FCNews reported being up 20% or more in sales from the first quarter of 2019.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Shanghai—Industry members attending the 21st edition of Domotex asia/ChinaFloor, the largest flooring exhibition in Asia Pacific, should expect to see an increase in companies showcasing resilient products. In 2019 the show will have five halls full of PVC, sports and outdoor decking flooring products.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Single-family starts posted a 2020 total of just under 1 million, 11% over the 2019 level. Production is expected to rise an additional 5% to 1.03 million this year—marking the first year that total annual single-family production has exceeded 1 million since the Great Recession. lower than December 2019.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2021

And again, so much of the event was held outdoors. And before people start commenting on the lack of masks in the pictures, a couple of points: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is updating guidance for mask-wearing in outdoor spaces. You’re seeing many states lift outdoor mask mandates by the day.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 19, 2019

We hope you like the products we recommend. But you can transform your outdoor space. We can’t help you out with that terrible bathroom grout or oddly colored carpet in your bedroom, but when it comes to outdoor space, we’ve got a solution. You can use the containers you pick to set the tone for your outdoor space.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MARCH 12, 2020

Customer reviews: Look for reviews covering the product’s ease of installation, quality, night vision, motion detection, etc. Arlo is considered one of the top internet-connected camera brands due to its assortment of products, including indoor/outdoor cameras, indoor-only cameras, mobile cameras and baby cameras.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

BelleLuxe, from the Karastan collection of high-end hardwood launched in 2019, was designed to appeal to the discerning consumer. Larger cuts of wood also show off more of the timber’s personality, playing on the design trend of bringing the outdoors in and filling rooms with a sense of natural calm. By Reginald Tucker.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Research and consulting firm Strategy Analytics projects spending to reach $8 billion in 2019. Many people feel safer in buildings with outdoor security cameras. However, understanding key factors can help you choose the best outdoor security camera for your home. Most homeowners consider price when choosing security products.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Additional products: Brinks sells add-ons , like smart switches, smart locks, and smart thermostats. Equipment included: Brinks Home Touch, a video doorbell, outdoor camera, two wireless motion sensors, three wireless door sensors, professional installation, yard signs, and stickers. In 2018 and 2019, Brinks received J.D.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2020

Seamless Integration : Vivint home security integrates fully with a variety of popular smart home products and controllers. Do you prefer outdoor, doorbell, or motion-triggered indoor styles? Prices as of 1/20/2019. News notes that add-on prices range from $50 for a smart sensor to $299 for an outdoor camera. No problem.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

One of the biggest growth categories for Anderson Tuftex has been in the pet market with its Stainmaster Pet Protect products like Furrever, pictured here. We want to trust that the products we put into our homes will stand the test of time.”. February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. By Ken Ryan. The Dixie Group.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Power gives high marks to the home security industry for delivering products and services that keep up with evolving technologies and meet consumer needs. Some Brinks systems also include indoor and outdoor cameras with night vision technology, doorbell cameras and Nest Secure devices which seamlessly integrate with Google Assistant.

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