Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

After a two-year hiatus of in-person events and a one-year layoff from the show itself, Coverings 2021 kicked off here July 8-10 at the Orlando Convention Center, where it welcomed more than 350 exhibitors representing more than 20 countries across 240,000 square feet of space. Through the first quarter of 2021, total U.S.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 28, 2021

—This year’s edition of Cersaie featured exuberant colors, intricate patterns and tactile surfaces, collaborations with designers like Paola Navone, Elena Salmistraro and Ferrucio Laviani and ceramic experimentation was at an all-time high, according to Ceramics of Italy.

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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: Lazer Marble and Granite Corp.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 11, 2021

Dallas, Texas— Marazzi launched its Marble Obsession porcelain and ceramic tile collection. The new collection is a marble-look assortment featuring an array of three marble visuals for floor, wall, countertop and shower floors. Luxury in 2021 does not mean opulent and redundant luxe but rather creating harmony and class.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

Ceramics of Italy member brands continue to invent new designs that reflect larger societal trends while solving unique challenges for the trade, according to the group. Following are the trends that were unveiled at Coverings 2021. The Skinny ceramic and porcelain tiles are long and slim, ranging from 2 x 8 to 3 x 16.

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Floor Covering News

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. suppliers are touting record-high sales in 2021 and expected ongoing growth as a result of changing consumer habits and a booming housing market —both spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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. Top 5 Design Posts of the Week.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Those innovations will be on display in the coming year, and some suppliers are ready to tease new looks and technologies for 2021. When it comes to soft surface, Brittany Stanley, senior design manager of soft surface at Mohawk, added, “You will also see a healthy mix of neutrals and accents in 2021. Mannington.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 9, 2021

Intro to the 2021 LVP Selling Guide: Fourteen years ago, Floor Covering News pub­lished its first educational supplement, the Re­tailer Guide to Hardwood Flooring , to great acclaim. Arguably one of the more diverse flooring options available, LVP can take on several forms: stone (slate, travertine, marble, etc.)

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

However, as FCNews ’ 2021 Annual Product Guide reveals, there are still plenty of great offerings available today, with even more in the pipeline. Included in its 2021 offerings is Timeless Beauty, a residential engineered SPC floor suitable for tough everyday conditions. slab, adding richness, elegance and style to any space.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2022

By Ken Ryan—For many flooring retailers, 2021 represented their best sales year on record. The following products represent a sampling of new collections or expanded product line offerings that scored high among specialty floor covering retailers and distributors in 2021. Caboodle by Anderson Tuftex. Del Rey by Dream Weaver.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2021

As such, suppliers have revealed their top flooring introductions for 2021. With respect to the print edition, sup­pliers were provided with a plat­form to showcase exciting new introductions for 2021. TECHnique gets six new designs in 2021, including styles made with wool and EnVision 6,6 nylon in its Masland and Fabrica divisions.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Ranging from a surfaces small as only a few square feet, to massive displays of marble and granite, there’s inspiration for every homeowner and home. Our first design post this week comes from Dwell, and they offer 60 unique and stylish kitchen island setups. Kitchen Island Upgrades and Elevations.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2021

TCNA) members donated unique, handcrafted tiled doghouses to the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando here at Coverings 2021. The participating companies include: American Wonder Porcelain, Anthology, Casa Ceramic, Crossville, Inc. Del Conca USA’s doghouse features tile from its Nature marble collection. and Del Conca USA.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

By Megan Salzano Ceramic tile is one of only two truly aspirational product categories available in flooring today—hardwood being the other. Industry experts have pointed to challenges like labor shortages, supply issues and rising costs as the culprits, but 2021 presents unique opportunities.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Orlando— Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, announced Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards for 17 projects that showcase distinction in creativity, craftsmanship and outstanding use of materials. a design studio Boca Raton, Fla. San Francisco, Calif.

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 18, 2024

Last February, Atlas Concorde received the Export Capital award for the second consecutive year and was recognised as the top company in the Export Excellence category for the ceramics and marble sector. The challenging international scenario makes this performance all the more gratifying. “We

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 120 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), presented the top micro trends that it says will shape architectural and interior design in 2021. LUXE LOOKS WITH MARBLE AND METALLICS. Miami, Fla.—Tile

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. Ceramic market update. ceramic tile market. ceramic tile consumption in 2021 was 3.11 By value, 2021 was $2.5

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—After a strong showing in 2021, Coverings 2022, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will again be hosted as an in-person trade show event —this time in Las Vegas. Coverings 2022 marks the second time the event will be held live since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) elected new officers and board members for 2021 and 2022 at its annual meeting, which was held virtually on Dec. The new president, Martin Brookes, is a principal at Heritage Marble and Tile, Mill Valley, Calif. Chris Walker. Flowood, Miss.—The Rod Owen is president of C.C.

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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. In 1996, Brookes became a principal at Heritage Marble & Tile, a premiere tile installation company with a focus on detail, in Mill Valley, in the San Francisco Bay area.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2020

Heritage Marble & Tile Inc. The honorees will be celebrated with an awards ceremony at Coverings 2021 and have their projects displayed via a specially designed flipbook and video at coverings.com. Charleston, S.C. Residential Stone Installation: Portland White House. Columbia River Tile & Stone Inc. Portland, Ore. Sunset, S.C.

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Ceramics of Italy

AUGUST 29, 2023

Laminam is reaping the rewards of shrewd strategic choices and capitalising on investments made as early as 2021 with a commitment to strengthening them in the future, while focusing on the group’s key strategies of internationalisation, digitalisation, human resources and sustainable innovation.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

For these reasons, Heras said Emser agrees the overall ceramic tile and stone industry continues to grow at a low single-digit pace. 2021 will see that continue. For most, marble and limestone continue to drive sales. Marbles and limestone are the two most popular stones in the industry,” Dal-Tile’s Viana said.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2020

Pompo, tile & stone industry veteran, passed away in his sleep on July 14, 2021, his son Donato Pompo announced. He was one of the founders of the Ceramic Tile Distribution Association (CTDA), and the third CTDA president. In 1975, he started Southwestern Tile & Marble Company in San Diego, Calif., He was 93 years old.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

New product offerings for the 2021 fall selling season cover all categories, from carpet to rigid core to laminate, wood and tile. Lions Floor will launch a new collection of SPC colors in the fourth quarter of 2021. These new products boast innovative technologies and next-gen designs ideal for a wide variety of consumer needs.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Hopefully 2021 brings back some social eventfulness in our lives, but until it’s safe we’re totally happy sipping our hot chocolate and checking out some design inspirations! Sit back and grab your mug, it’s time for our top 5 design posts of the week, featuring some warm and cozy vibes to make sure your holidays are complete.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2021

Ultra Ceramic collections feature a polyurethane surface treatment, making it easy to clean and disinfect and least likely to show signs of tarnishing compared to natural stones. Marble and porcelain samples showed clear signs of tarnishing while UltraCeramic did not, the company said. A MERICAN B ILTRITE /U LTRA C ERAMIC.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

As of March 1, 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic has killed 2.53 The first of the three phases commences June 2021 and will have a capacity of 3 million square feet. RevoTile is genuine porcelain tile offered in 26 marble, wood, stone and concrete looks. 2021 will be a transformational year for FloorForce and its clients.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

The company has expanded capacity at each of its eight plants in 2021. What’s more, this increased resilience was designed to outperform both v-groove and traditional ceramic grout applications in terms of wear and tear. These investments are already paying dividends for AHF. The strategy is paying big dividends.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Wellmade unveiled its new HDPC vinyl tile at the show, which features an innovative grouted ceramic look in a 12 x 24 format and various colors. 2021 was a year of change for Mohawk,” explained Adam Ward, vice president, resilient. “We We also have stone-look patterns, limestone as well as marble looks we are coming out with.

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