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STATS: Tile sales decline, comeback looms large

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Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%. of dollar sales for the gradually increasing hard surface market and 24.6% Imports vs. domestics.

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Ceramic: Category reaps benefits of booming housing market

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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. Taking a look at the numbers, through Q2 2021 total U.S. In addition, through Q2 2021, the U.S. Ceramic residential sales in the U.S.

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Rigid core newbies stake their claim

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No matter which segments our retailers targets, AHF Products has the partnerships, products and selling tools to help customers expand sales,” said Wendy Booker, vice president, marketing and new product development. “We TruCor Tile IGT (Integrated Grout Technology) is a tile visual with the grout line engineered into the locking system.

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Natural Stone: Opportunity knocks as consumers hunker down

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Although COVID-19 initially slowed sales of natural stone, we have seen a sudden uptick as a result of the renewed focus on home improvement,” explained Raj Shah, president, MSI Surfaces. “Of 2021 will see that continue. For most, marble and limestone continue to drive sales. Where opportunity lies.

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The Industry Disrupters of 2020

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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 said to install two-times faster than traditional tile in three steps: 1) place underlayment, no mortar required; 2) click tiles together; and 3) grout immediately.

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Industry Disrupters 2022: Shattering the status quo

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The company has expanded capacity at each of its eight plants in 2021. First up is True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows the creation of a middle grout line that mimics two tiles in one. Nuckols, president of the residential division of TDG, said in reference to the Stainmaster sale.

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Suppliers eye Main Street as businesses rebound

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Hill noted that Americans applied to start over 5 million new businesses in 2021, 20% higher than any other year on record. Carpet tile is the second fastest growing segment, with sales up about 15% year-over- year. Hexx is a hexagon tile visual with hand-painted grout lines and Twill is a 3 x 18 weathered oak herringbone visual.