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. Learn more in the FCNews print edition of the 2021 LVP Selling Guide. We have also published several environ­mental guides. Getting to know your LVPs.

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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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JUNE 29, 2022

It also won the Sustainability Award 2021. Fila Solutions enjoyed a very successful year in 2021. It posted sales of around €22 million (up 5% compared to 2020), confirming its position as a leading international partner for the building and construction industry. lasolutions.com.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2021

By Ken Ryan—For many flooring retailers, 2021 represented their best sales year ever , and it’s no wonder as the product pipeline continued to deliver innovative offerings that were in high demand. Following are some of the top must-have product introductions of 2021, along with their key selling points. MSI: Smithcliffs Hybrid.

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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. Despite tile’s ongoing growth for several years, the category hit a snag in 2019 and 2020 as sales dropped and growth stagnated. So, what gives?

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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. They received the award here on July 8 at Coverings 2021. Following are the 2021 Dan Hecox Service Award Recipients. Gundlach Company as a tool sales representative. Orlando, Fla.—

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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

JANUARY 10, 2020

To be successful with the category, retailers are tasked with educating themselves and the consumer on its pros and cons in order to facilitate a successful sale and installation. Regardless, education and sales training are imperative in order to communicate the story of natural stone.” – Villanueva-Heras, vice president of marketing, Emser.

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MAY 12, 2023

This operation further expands Panariagroup’s production capacity and commercial and distribution presence in Portugal and strengthens Gres Panaria Portugal’s position as the leading ceramic tile producer in the Portuguese market. www.panariagroup.it

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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% The corporate market took the biggest hit in 2020 as its share fell from 42% of sales in 2019 to approximately 38% last year. compared to 2019. Hard surface surge continues.

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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

JUNE 30, 2021

By Megan Salzano Las Vegas—While the show floor at the 2021 edition of the International Surface Event (TISE) may not have been as chock-full of flooring suppliers as we’re used to, there certainly was no lack of innovation in the space. Large format has been in vogue for both the hardwood and ceramic categories for years now.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 1, 2022

T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. ceramic tile category saw high single-digit growth in 2021 compared to 2020. economy and ceramic tile market.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The nominations should contain category, product name and one paragraph describing the innovation, why it is important/relevant to retailers and consumers and how dealers can parlay this information into profit at point of sale. Entries must currently be in the market and have been introduced in calendar year 2021. Rigid core/WPC.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 24, 2021

laminate flooring market that hadn’t occurred since 2015— the category actually grew in terms of both sales and volume. FCNews research pegged laminate flooring sales at the first point of distribution in the U.S. of total flooring sales and 5.6% Sales by channel. billion in sales—up 9.6% at $1.144 billion, a 5.8%

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

.— Coverings , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host a lineup of informative sessions, some offering Continuing Education Units (CEUs), for Coverings 2021. Because so many of the sessions offer complimentary CEUs, the sessions at Coverings 2021 are can’t-miss opportunities.”.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2023

W hile some flooring companies aim to be many different things to many different retailers—providing a breadth of product categories from wood to resilient to ceramic—Lux Flooring’s focus is singular: SPC luxury vinyl flooring. of total resilient sales in 2021 and 34.8% has been working with Lux Flooring since July 2021.

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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

JUNE 27, 2022

flooring industry went on a wild ride dating back to third quarter 2020, which carried through to the end of 2021. In 2021, the average selling price of all flooring was $1.33. Note: These numbers are in wholesale dollars reflecting the first point of sale. In 2021, it was $1.85. increase in 2021.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

In 2021 Novalis officially opened its Dalton production facility, where it manufactures rigid core LVT products. In 2021, Novalis officially opened its Dalton production facility, where it manufactures rigid core LVT products. which came online at the end of 2021. Cole added that Novalis sees expansion in its future.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2023

F or the second year running tile flooring experienced sales growth after its 2020 decline, which had been the category’s first decrease in several years. Tile flooring was up mid-double digits in dollars in 2022 compared to 2021’s high single-digit increase. That’s a substantial increase over 2021 when it grabbed 11.5%

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Ceramic—(Defend) Daltile. A requirement for inclusion/consideration is that all entries be introduced in calendar year 2021 and that they be currently available in the market. And innovation is what drives sales at retail. The winners are as follows: Carpet—(Pet Perfect) Anderson Tuftex. Hardwood—(Woodura) Valinge Flooring.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

In each of their three years, sales have increased steadily. 2021 was our best year yet but two and half months into 2022 we are already doing better than at this time last year,” Cherneva said. Decovita, a ceramic tile supplier known for its glazing technologies and unique visuals, welcomed HGTV celebrity, Donna Moss, to its booth.

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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. He worked his way up from the warehouse to sales manager. He was 93 years old.

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MARCH 17, 2021

“One of our medium-term objectives is to completely relaunch the Desvres brand and expand our export markets,” explains Alessandro Fabbri, Managing Director Sales & Marketing. ” . . www.abk.it. L'articolo ABK Group completes acquisition in France proviene da ceramica.info.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

The resurgent laminate flooring category continued on its upward trajectory in 2021 as sales reached $1.304 billion, FCNews research shows. That $1.304 billion also represents the highest level of laminate sales seen since 2006. In terms of sales, laminate represented just 4.9% Share of hard surface pie.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 22, 2021

By Megan Salzano It’s no secret that flooring accessory pieces such as premium underlayments are often the hardest to sell for the retail sales associate. If you’re a retail sales associate or a store owner, a premium underlayment is an opportunity to ‘sell the floor twice,’” said David Moore, senior director of accessories, Mohawk.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2023

billion in sales in 2021, according to Floor Covering News research. of those hard surface commercial sales and remains the fastest growing category. With a ceramic coating, 6mm thickness and 22-mil wear layer, these waterproof floors stand up against everyday wear, tear, scratches and spills.

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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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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2022

The word “unprecedented” has aptly described the unexpected growth the flooring industry experienced in 2021 despite supply chain challenges, rising costs and the ongoing effects of the pandemic. In terms of volume, the category accounted for 5.881 billion square feet (not including rubber) at the first point of sale, a 9.8%

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

“With the residential flooring market seeing a quicker return to pre-COVID-19 trends than traditional commercial sectors, Main Street is well poised to capitalize on commercial flooring needs while leveraging its residential sales channels.”. The tiles can be installed over ceramic tile, concrete, hardwood and low-profile carpet.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% billion in 2021 to $7.34 This growth built on momentum witnessed by the industry at the end of 2021 as business conditions improved. flooring sales, according to Floor Covering News research. from roughly $6.5 billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 28, 2023

When the dust settled, Floor Covering News research found the resilient flooring category as a whole generated $9.522 billion in sales in 2022, a 13% increase over 2021’s $8.426 billion—much of that thanks to LVT. increase over 5.881 billion square feet in 2021. of sales and 29.2% of dollar sales (and 55.9%

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2021

ceramic tile consumption rose 15.3% by volume in the third quarter 2021 year to date, compared to the same timeframe in 2020, according to the Ceramic Tile Market Update released by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). billon square feet of ceramic tile 3Q 2021 YTD, up 21.5% 3Q 2021 YTD. 3Q 2021 YTD.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

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. With that said, unit sales remain at its fourth-highest level ever. FCNews research shows commercial flooring sales totaled $7.34

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2023

Floris Koopmans is the sales director of Unilin Technologies Carole Cross: Innovation Through Collaboration By Dave Geipel Carole Cross is an expert in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing and has been making a difference in the flooring industry for years. In May 2021, Tom’s vision to purchase Spartan Surfaces came to fruition.

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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. Nuckols, president of the residential division of TDG, said in reference to the Stainmaster sale.

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