Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. Coverings 2022 learning opportunities will focus on the key tenets of “Health, Wellness and Environment;” “Timeless Luxury;” and “Outdoor Living Spaces.”.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

This master bath project reflects the skills of Jay Cerda, a Certified Tile installer. The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) declared its 2021 Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year Award in both the residential and commercial categories. Gary Fox of Fox Ceramic Tile, St. Jacksonville, Fla.—The Marys, Kan.,

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

F ears of a recession have persisted since late 2022 and, to some extent, continue to this day. based Grigsby’s Carpet, Tile & Hardwood, which, like many, were not wearing rose-colored glasses at the start of the year. “We For the year, Ted’s Floors & Beyond is up 12% over what was a record 2022, Gregerson reports.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022

’s Porcelain Tile Panel Collection has been recognized with a Good Housekeeping 2022 Renovation Award. “We’re proud to have our Porcelain Tile Panel collections recognized with a Good Housekeeping 2022 Home Renovation Award and to be included with the incredible quality of submissions.” Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville,

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2023

For starters, every major flooring brand will be exhibiting this year, and pre-registration has already surpassed 2022 numbers a month before the event. How will this show compare to 2022? Attendance is tracking more than 60% stronger than our last show, and 2022 was a good show. We’re calling it COVER Connect Las Vegas.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. 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%.

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MARCH 8, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The 2022 entry period for the Natural Stone Institute awards program is now open. The association said it is calling for entries for the Pinnacle Awards, Industry Recognition Awards and scholarship program. All entries are due by Friday, May 20.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Daltile’s new Outlander features the company’s StepWise technology that provides 2x more slip-resistance than regular tile, for a seamless indoor/outdoor space. S everal issues that shook out in 2023 have contributed to a less-than-stellar year for ceramic tile. Seen here is MSI’s Soreno Grigio porcelain tile and pavers.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

From a labor shortage standpoint, if I sell $10K worth of tile or hardwood, we’re there for two weeks; if I sell $10K worth of windows blinds, it’s six hours—it’s a simple product and simple to install.” ” Sam Kaufman, owner/CEO, On The Level Kitchen and Bath, Charleston, S.C. 2022 will be better than ever.”.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Other new vendors of note include: Timberline, specializing in cabinetry; Centricity, a provider of extended warranties; and Florida Tile. Also, members that do business in categories other than flooring—kitchen and bath, for example—have asked for more content. Many are also seeking opportunities to market window treatments.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Howerton: That we need to build successful groups outside of our core businesses—flooring and kitchen and bath. Our guys got hurt on the kitchen and bath side because of retail remodel [stagnation] early in the year. But the fourth quarter was a huge surprise for anybody that had a retail presence for kitchen and bath remodeling.

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JANUARY 18, 2022

Carpet & Tile Warehouse. When the pandemic first hit Carpet & Tile Warehouse in Vero Beach, Deby Winter, owner, anticipated a slowdown. The kitchen/bath area of Winter’s store represents the largest profit center, so it was only logical that she prioritized remodeling of the displays in that department. Vero Beach, Fla.

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