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

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has awarded Greg Osterhout (Northern Stone Supply) the 2023 David Fell Spirit of Service award, and Sam Arcot the 2023 Natural Stone Institute Person of the Year award. Fell passed away in 2021 and his memory now lives on through this prestigious award.

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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. Available in five colors, the collection conveys the calming effect of natural stone visuals. Daltile’s Enlite.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The Natural Stone Institute presented its 2021 Person of the Year award to Michael Picco of Picco Group. Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute presented its 2021 Person of the Year award to Michael Picco of Picco Group, and named John Cierech of Tennessee Marble Company its 2021 Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Stone Industries, located here, has earned certification to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (ANSI/NSI 373). The company has achieved Silver status for its fabrication facility, which processes limestone from raw blocks of stone into usable building materials. Herington, Kan.— The post U.S.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Foundation (NSF) welcomes the following industry members to its board of directors for 2022: Board President. Rich Katzmann, Stone Services Group. Stone Industries, LLC. 2021 board president, and Cari May of Coldspring, board director, will end their terms in December 2021.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute has confirmed that the remaining events in the 2021 Stone Industry Education Series will take place in person. The stone summits are scheduled in five cities throughout the U.S. 2021 in-person stone summits: Thursday, July 22. Oakwood Village, Ohio.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio— A new course focused on the requirements needed to certify to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard is now available in the Natural Stone University. The course covers the following sections of the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard: Chemicals. Land Reclamation & Adaptive Reuse.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has outlined the registration details and webinar schedule for the fifth and final edition of Coverings Connected for 2021. 17, 2021, hosted on Coverings’ website. – 12 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Katie Jensen (Triton Stone Group) is the 2023 Women in Stone Pioneer Award recipient. Oberlin, Ohio—Katie Jensen (Triton Stone Group) is the 2023 Women in Stone Pioneer Award recipient, which was awarded by the Natural Stone Institute. “It location, in her recommendation letter.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio— Continental Cut Stone in Florence, Texas, has earned certification to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (NSC/ANSI 373). I have been involved with the Natural Stone Council since its inception and believe that stone has a great story to tell.

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Stone Update

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Calacatta Columbus selected for annual recognition.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 28, 2021

Dallas, Texas— Daltile launched three new tile collections and a new natural stone collection. The following are Daltile’s new stone and tile collections: Enlite. The following are Daltile’s new stone and tile collections: Enlite. Pietra Divina.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 18, 2021

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. 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.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 11, 2022

Las Vegas—The Natural Stone Institute has announced the recipients of the 2021 Natural Stone Scholarship and Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship. is the recipient of the 2021 Natural Stone Scholarship. is the recipient of the 2021 Natural Stone Scholarship.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Welcome to February! In honor of the upcoming Super Bowl Sunday we cherish each and every year, we’re tackling some interesting design points this week.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2021

Emser Tile , designer, marketer and producer of tile and natural stone, won two 2021 awards from Comparably.com for “Best Company Operations” and “Best Sales Teams,” the only flooring company represented on each list, according to Emser. Los Angeles, Calif.—

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 28, 2020

While we can’t wait to see what design trends 2021 brings us, let’s take a moment and remember some of the highlights from 2020. Enjoy our final top 5 design posts of the year and we will see you in 2021! See you all in 2021 and have a safe and happy end of the year from our family at Architessa to yours!

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Floor Covering News

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.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, opened Coverings 2022 event registration, hotel bookings and awards submissions throughout this month. 17, 2021 and Coverings 2022 official hotels will be available Oct. 17, 2021, 11:59 p.m. 17, 2021, 11:59 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Coverings, North America’s premier ceramic tile and natural stone event, will be extending its deadline for submitting top projects featuring tile and stone to the 2023 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards. Orlando Fla.—Coverings, The new (and final) deadline to submit is Friday, Jan.

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Stone Update

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Natural Stone Show will remain in London but reschedules for April 2022.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The Coverings Connected November event will feature three live webinar sessions that focus on the state of the industry moving toward 2021 and highlights the stone fabricator, specifier and remodeling communities. Session moderators and panelists leading these three webinars are known experts in the tile and stone industry.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 21, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) awarded Barbara Cohen its Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement, Katie Jensen with the 2021 Women in Stone Pioneer Award and Brie Pfannenbecker with the 2020 Person of the Year Award. recipients select natural stone for their homes. Barbara Cohen.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

ceramic tile consumption in 2021 was 3.11 million units started in 2021 represented a 16% increase from the previous year. When it comes to imports, ceramic tile in 2021 reached its highest level in 15 years, Astrachan reported. tile consumption by volume in 2021, which is up 69.4%.”. By value, 2021 was $2.5

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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! We’re starting off by showing you the above fireplace, surrounded by natural stone in the master bedroom.

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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.

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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 3, 2023

Coverings 2023, the preeminent international ceramic tile and natural stone event in North America, exceeded expectations with a vigorous 50% year-over-year increase in attendance, totaling nearly 27,000 eventgoers who gathered here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. Opportunity for natural stone has always been in kitchen and bath. 2021 will see that continue.

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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. They also do not include stone flooring, nor do they account for ceramic wall tile, cove base and rubber accessories.). In 2021, it was $1.85.

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The London Tile Co.

JUNE 22, 2021

There are a wide variety of tiles which vary greatly in cost, from expensive natural stone tiles to affordable ceramic. 2021 sees a surge in popularity in encaustic patterned tiles and wow factor mosaic tiles. More and more homeowners are including wood-effect tiles in their bathrooms in 2021. Think Pink.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 25, 2021

These types of products are beautiful companions to wood, natural stone and other hard surface products.”. Among the popular carpet trends for 2021 are bolder geometric shapes and organic designs, which are said to instantly add character to a room. If you can imagine it, it can be created. Suppliers push the limits.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

After more than 30 years, Coverings continues to be the pre-eminent event for the global ceramic tile and natural stone industry as well as the pinnacle for product innovations and trends,” said Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the show management company for Coverings.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Coverings, North America’s premier ceramic tile and natural stone event, has officially commenced event registration, special-rate hotel reservations and award program submissions for Coverings 2023, scheduled to take place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings,

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2020

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. and Dacia Woodworth, Natural Stone Institute. and Dacia Woodworth, Natural Stone Institute. Artisan Installation: Hand Cut Octopus Mosaic.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 11, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio—The 2021 entry period for the Natural Stone Institute Awards Program is now open. The Pinnacle awards honor projects where beauty, creativity, ingenuity and craftsmanship exemplify professional mastery in the use of natural stone for commercial and residential applications.

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