Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Such were the main challenges that defined 2022 for civilization in general and the flooring industry in particular. Still, flooring once again was able to continue its positive trajectory in dollar sales, which it has done every year since the Great Recession of 2008-09 except for the pandemic-impacted 2020. over the $6.5

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JANUARY 10, 2020

6/13, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 14. When it comes to natural stone, specialty retail has it tough. However, natural stone has its advantages—i.e., 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. By Megan Salzano.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 22, 2021

—Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency selected the winners of the 2021 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition here on Wednesday, July 7 at Coverings 2021 during the Ceramics of Italy press conference. Distributor: Highstyle Stone & Tile. Contractor: ECLR Flooring.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Daltile’s Rekindle tile flooring collection features StepWise and Microban technology, making it more slip resistant while also eliminating 99% of bacteria on the tile surface. In 2019, the tile flooring category experienced its first decline in a decade as tariffs and antidumping legislation hit the market. billion square feet, up 0.7%

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JUNE 1, 2020

Everything but the…Natural Stone Bathroom Sink. Check out Emily Henderson’s gallery on some featured natural stone sinks, among other top bathroom trends , Style by Emily Henderson. What’s more unique than using an eye-catching material as a shower floor or wall? Absolutely Stunning.

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MAY 5, 2021

By Ken Ryan T he year 2020 may be best known for COVID-19, which closed down much of the economy for several weeks. The flooring industry was not immune to these impacts as plant shutdowns and retail showroom pauses put a crimp on product introductions. Exchange Luxury Flooring by Armstrong. Natural Essence by Lions Floor.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020

RevoTile is Daltile’s answer to the installer crisis—a genuine porcelain floating floor system that can be installed in one day. 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. billion square feet, down 11.6%

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

March 2/9, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 18. economy heading into 2020 with a hopeful outlook and poised for growth—unemployment is down and consumer confidence is on the rise—the time for tile to shine is now. The supplier unveiled the collection at TISE, which features a polished wood look as opposed to the traditional polished stone.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Republic Floors’ Lion Meadows collection features extra-long planks. The coronavirus pandemic may have slowed or disrupted businesses from coast to coast in 2020—but not the flooring industry. More than two dozen companies are showcasing their wares in FCNews ’ 2020 Annual Product Guide.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

Ceramic tile is not only beautiful, it is also healthy for your home. Some VOCs emitted by non-ceramic building products can contribute to a wide variety of health problems and Sick Building Syndrome, according to various health experts. Ceramic tile contains none of the formaldehyde found in some floor coverings.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Daltile’s new Defend is a distinct product line of high-performance ceramic tile featuring Microban technology, which will not wash off or wear away. While the pandemic caused uncertainty across the board in 2020, it became clear in the year that followed that flooring would get a lift from the otherwise adverse event.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 18, 2021

As we enter into the New Year with high hopes and big visions in our eyes, we thought it was a great time to step back and showcase some projects Architectural Ceramics has completed over the recent years, and dwell on some of our coolest projects we were so fortunate to be able to have our name attached to. 2020 Southern Living Idea House.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

Product quality, design, innovation, Italian origin, and sustainability are all key components of the Italian ceramic tile industry’s success. The intrinsic characteristics of ceramic products make them preferable to other materials in terms of their limited impacts over their life cycle. of Italian ceramic tile production.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 8, 2020

—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) recently named Martin Brookes its president for 2021 and 2022 and its 2020 Tile Person of the Year. The award has traditionally been given at the Coverings trade show but was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I

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MARCH 9, 2021

As it turns out, the flooring industry has its disrupters as well. For the flooring industry, the pandemic has caused major supply chain disruptions that impacted manufacturers and distributors and, eventually, retailers—who at times throughout 2020 were out of stock on certain products. Supply chain issues persist to this day.

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JANUARY 14, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), which provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry, will focus on finished tile work education sessions and Certified Tile Installer (CTI) evaluator training at the 2020 International Surfaces Event (TISE) in Las Vegas.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Seeing as life in 2020 is looking vastly different from 2019, we thought this would be a perfect way to showcase some of our favorite modern-day game and entertainment rooms, and to do justice for Games Day. The very first of these soon to become extremely popular events took place in London on December 20, 1975.”

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NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation ( CTEF ) will celebrate generosity on Giving Tuesday 2020 by highlighting the opportunities available to provide education and installer certification programs for ceramic tile and stone industry professionals. “I Pendleton, S.C.—The Giving Tuesday takes place Dec.

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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. The first step, according to suppliers, is simple.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

February 17/24, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 17. Las Vegas—Six manufacturers were voted best of class in the 2020 Best of Surfaces competition, a contest sponsored by Floor Covering News and Informa Exhibitions, which owns and operates The International Surface Event (TISE). We can now go toe-to-toe with ceramic.”. I NNOVATION.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

By Megan Salzano T he year 2020 was a year unlike any other in recent memory and had lasting impacts on every category within the industry both residentially and commercially. Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

February 2/10, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 16. By most accounts, TISE 2020 was another successful event in the annals of Surfaces history. We are so excited to be able to celebrate another incredible event with the industry for TISE 2020,” said Dana Hicks, TISE show director. The show floor was busy all three days of the event.

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DECEMBER 7, 2020

Featured above is a media room located in Lorton, Virginia, showcasing a wood floor and countertops, shaker and black cabinets, a simple backsplash and undermount sink. Are those salt rock lamps atop a glowing stone bar?

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every facet of business for the flooring industry, including its ability to host traditional trade shows. economy experienced its tenth consecutive year of expansion on the heels of the Great Recession—the American ceramic tile market did not follow suit, declining for the first time in a decade.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2020

Coverings has announced the 18 projects receiving the Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards for 2020. The CID Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the design and installation of tile and stone in both residential and commercial projects. “We Commercial Stone Design: Redefining the Classic Brownstone.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2021

By Reginald Tucker Floor Covering News , with the launch of The Great Reveal, is providing manufacturers with creative ways to get their new flooring products in front of specialty retailers around the country so they may be better prepared to present consumers with new products, colors and designs to help them complete their renovation projects.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Located approximately 40 minutes outside downtown Montreal, Panorama is comprised of a “slender residential tower and a two-story linear volume on the ground floor that houses a 32-patient care unit, lobby, and numerous amenities.” Andreas focused on maximizing the space provided and started by completely demolishing the entire interior.

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APRIL 15, 2020

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 120 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), has a number of upcoming digital opportunities showcasing the trends and innovations from Spanish ceramic manufacturers. Ceramic Trends 2020 Facebook Watch Party.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2020

There are two ways to look at the flooring industry as a whole in 2019, depending on whether ones sees the glass as half full or half empty. FCNews’ exclusive research reveals total 2019 flooring sales topped out at $23.07 Flooring currently sits just 4.6% On the other hand, the 0.4% That’s the good news. billion and 19.07

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

And as prices on SPC skyrocketed, the delta between the latter and lower-end hardwood and ceramic narrowed, making them more attractive options. Residential ceramic was up 11%. Home Depot reported flooring sales of $9.225 billion, up 13.1%, or $1.05 Lowe’s reported flooring sales of $4.95 or $500 million from 2020’s $4.45

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

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. construction starts will slip to $776 billion in 2020, a 4% decline from 2019 estimated levels.

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JULY 15, 2021

The show floor was indeed abuzz with high-energy meetings, product demonstrations and educational opportunities. ceramic tile market , which was negatively impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis and declined for the second consecutive year, 2021 is off to an excellent start. ceramic tile consumption was up 17.8% imported 532.5

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) created the Dan Hecox Service Award to be given out annually at Coverings. After a short illness, Hecox died at the age of 52 on September 21, 2020. Sanders is principal of DW Sanders Tile & Stone in Marietta, Ga. Orlando, Fla.— Woody Sanders CTI #1295.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Los Angelas— Emser Tile , a leading designer, marketer and producer of tile and natural stone, has introduced the brand’s newest product offerings in its 2020/2021 product catalog. Glazed ceramic and porcelain pieces can be laid in a multitude of ways, to create a unique look each time. Mixed Geometrics.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2020

Kimberly Callahan, stepdaughter of Woody Sanders, president of DW Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting in Marietta, Ga., is NTCA’s $5,000 Grand Prize Tom Ade Scholarship Award winner for 2020. The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) recently announced its 2020 Tom Ade Scholarship Award winners for academic achievement.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

CTEF, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, has organized an online auction to take place in October to raise funds in support of its mission, which the COVID-19 pandemic has severely threatened. All events since March 2020 have been suspended, to be rescheduled once conditions are safer. Flooring products. Pendleton, S.C.—CTEF,

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APRIL 30, 2020

Leaders in ceramics, including the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), Ceramics of Italy and Tile of Spain, used the time to weigh in on the current state of the U.S. hard and at a time when ceramic tile was already facing challenges. ceramic tile consumption in 2019 was 2.9 The coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S.

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