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Dealers share A+ products from 2020

Floor Covering News

By Ken Ryan T he year 2020 may be best known for COVID-19, which closed down much of the economy for several weeks. In fact, new product offerings and line extensions were robust in 2020 in what turned out to be a better-than-expected year for most flooring retailers and distributors. Korlok Select Stones with InteGrout by Karndean.

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Extra 2020 Tile Trends

Diary of a Tile Addict

To go with Tile Addict’s take on the 2020 trends is a little selection of additional elements that we may be seeing more of in the coming year. One trend that we are especially hoping will take off more in 2020 is coloured grout. Zellige Nouveau Aqua Gloss from Mandarin Stone. Granby Workshop Speckled porcelain pendant.

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The Industry Disrupters of 2020

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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. Disruptive brands are the ones that set the standard for everyone else to strive to emulate.

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Sound of Marbles

Diary of a Tile Addict

Five distinctive marble-effect porcelain stoneware surfaces make up the collection – Beige Antico, Rosa Cipria, Nero Fondo, Verde Intenso, and Screziato Vivace. Three mosaic styles are also offered – a standard square (Mosaico) and hexagon (Mosaico Exa) option, as well as a mixed stone Mosaico Weave, each on a 300 by 300mm sheet.

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CTEF organizes online auction to raise funds

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The CTEF aims to improve the tile industry through installer certification, education , training and participation in the development of nationally recognized standards and methods. All events since March 2020 have been suspended, to be rescheduled once conditions are safer.

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Coverings 2021 elevates tile’s aesthetic appeal

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by volume vs. Q1 2020, Astrachan said. Astrachan noted that the drop in tile consumption felt in 2020 was in large part due to the anti-dumping regulations that officially went into effect earlier in the year. million square feet of ceramic tile, up 26% from Q1 2020. Through the first quarter of 2021, total U.S. imported 532.5

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Installation: Grouts, mortars ‘seal’ the deal

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Properly selected and installed, grout provides myriad functions that support a successful tile installation, noted Adam Abell, market manager, tile and stone installation systems, sealants and surface rep, Bostik. Adam Abell, market manager, tile & stone installation systems, sealants & surface rep, Bostik.

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