Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

D espite all the challenges facing the commercial contract market today—the residual effects of the pandemic, sky-high inflation, ongoing supply chain challenges and the war in Ukraine—key end-use sectors for commercial flooring are showing signs of recovery, stimulating hope that market conditions will improve in the second half of 2022.

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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. However, the average selling price increased in 2022 from $1.24

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

Preliminary FCNews research shows the commercial flooring market totaled $6.488 billion in sales in 2021, an uptick of 6% over 2020. Certain Main Street/ Commercial segments, like education, performed very well in 2021 and into 2022,” noted Quentin Quathamer, director of Main Street commercial, Shaw Industries.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2022

“Last year was a record year for the multi-family industry with absorption of more than 600,000 units nationally and an average of 14%-plus effective rent growth,” said Brian Caress, CEO of Redi Carpet, one of the largest multi-family flooring providers in the country with 33 branches serving 25 states. The opening of the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2022

.— Kährs identified six interior design trends projected to be popular in 2022 and beyond. These trends were identified by the Kährs product manager of innovation and design, Petra Lundblad. Following are six trends for 2022, according to Lundblad: Light Scandinavian. Cozy Colors. Historical Vibes & Patterns.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 20, 2022

While single-home production is posting double-digit increases over last year, building materials and labor shortages, housing affordability and backlogs are tempering growth prospects for 2022, observers said. uptick over the same period in 2020, the Census Bureau reported. housing starts rose 11.8% That translates into 1.68

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

Dallas, Texas—In identifying the hottest current and future trends for 2022, Daltile said its lead product designer, Laura Grilli, prominently showcases the trend she calls “Female Celebration” in the recently released Daltile Trend Report 2022. ‘Female Celebration’ trend. Revalia Remix. Starcastle.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2022

The list includes household names familiar to flooring industry observers as well as names you may never have heard of—until now. The specialty flooring retailer—you and me—is why Danny and the entire SFN team show up every day. Jennifer Homeyer is owner of The Design House in Denton, Texas. And it’s true. By Dana Hicks.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

These were just some of the highlights of the 2023 Floors & More winter convention held here recently. For Floors & More, the timing couldn’t be better given Mannington’s recent updating of its own website and corporate logo, as well as the expansion of its entire hard and soft surface product portfolio.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

flooring industry to post record gains as shoppers continued to spend on home improvements in lieu of lavish vacations. 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. Raw material scarcity.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 17, 2023

Suppliers are investing in new technologies to make wood floors more durable and, yes, water resistant, to compete with the likes of SPC. I n the battle to reclaim market share from look-alike categories, hardwood suppliers are rolling out an array of new wood floors designed to pique the interest of retailers as well as consumers.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2024

In this role, Tippett will assume sales responsibility and reporting for Stanton’s hard surface business. She will report to Jamann Stepp, senior vice president of hard surface. With the acquisition of Floors 2000 in August 2022, Stanton doubled down on its LVP offering, adding ceramic and porcelain tile to its portfolio.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2023

As the second quarter begins, dealers are reporting that for the most part business activity has kept pace with previous quarters and, in some instances, has accelerated. “As Cautious optimism most accurately depicts the mood for many flooring retailers in the industry. We are cautiously optimistic heading into Q2.”

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

Cali Floors. Cali Floors has proven to be a trusted partner for retailers in the face of hardship. It’s this disruptive strategy that has helped put Cali on the 2022 Industry Disruptors list. Engineered Floors. Fast growing flooring brand keeps pedal to the metal. Disrupting through distribution.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In this position Stepp will assume overall responsibility and reporting for Stanton’s entire hard surface business. Cohen said Stanton’s management team will collaborate closely with Step to expand hard surface with John Rocconi, Stanton’s senior director of hard surface, and Jason Jones, VP floors, now reporting to Stepp. “I

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 25, 2022

Dallas, Texas—Daltile is currently highlighting its new Daltile Stare program, new Daltile trend report and new products in the brand’s booth #4312 at HD Expo in Las Vegas. Trend report. Daltile released its first official trend report this year. Perpetuo features elegant marble designs in five timeless colors.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 24, 2024

“Overall, last year was a challenging year with higher interest rates while people not moving hurt the multifamily and builder business,” said Tracy Wyrick, vice president of sales, builder and multifamily, Engineered Floors. “We You have to design the property, get permits and arrange the financing—so there is a little bit of a lag.”

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Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2023

—The Aquafil Group, a pioneer in the circular economy, released its 2022 Sustainability Report , providing transparency into its progress made toward achieving stronger environmental, social and governance standards. In 2022, Aquafil explored different pathways to circularity, opening up endless opportunities for the entire industry.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

That’s how some industry observers might describe the commercial flooring industry in 2022, which continued to emerge from the wreckage of a global pandemic to experience a vibrant rebirth. Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows. from roughly $6.5

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MAY 1, 2024

has released its 2023 corporate sustainability report, the company’s 16 th annual reporting of its efforts focused on people and the planet. Other key progress noted in the report: As Shaw’s portfolio of products continues to evolve, almost 90% of the products the company makes are Cradle to Cradle Certified.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute published industry-wide ISO Type III environmental declarations, also called environmental product declarations (EPDs), for three applications of natural dimension stone: cladding, flooring/paving and countertops. All life cycle data included in the reports is third-party verified by Ecoform, LLC.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

According to Patrick Warren, vice president of residential sales, dealer and showrooms, Daltile’s residential remodel business was up almost double digits in 2022, but Daltile Statements dealers outpaced that growth. “As As we came out of COVID-19, we went through two amazing years,” Warren told Floor Covering News. Co-op advertising.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2022

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2022, according to Mohawk, and is subject to the approval of GIS’s shareholders as well as customary government approvals and closing conditions. In 2021, Vitromex reported that it generated revenues of approximately $204 million. “In billion (2.9

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MARCH 23, 2023

Photo Courtesy of Marcos Soria, Feria Valencia STATE OF THE INDUSTRY During the Tile of Spain Press Conference, held on the first day of the fair, Vicente Nomdedeu, President of The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER) , echoed the strength of Spain’s ceramic sector, reporting on 2022 production, sales and exports figures.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Los Angeles—Emser Tile, leading designer, marketer and producer of tile and natural stone, launched its new and updated website. Optimized for any device, users may choose from a selection of pre-loaded room settings featuring popular transitional and contemporary design aesthetics. Email your design to social@emser.com.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 25, 2022

These latest EPDs generate the largest selection of soft and hard surface flooring options with a net-positive carbon impact, according to the company. “At We continually challenge ourselves to design and manufacture innovative products with reduced impact on our planet and our people.

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JUNE 27, 2023

After the feel-good story that was the 2021 statistical year for carpet—when a COVID-19-led rally helped catapult residential sales to double-digit percentage gains— the pendulum swung the other way in 2022. When all the numbers were tabulated for 2022, Floor Covering News research found that overall carpet sales grew a scant 0.5%

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 15, 2022

Chicago—NeoCon revealed the winners of the 2022 edition of the Best of NeoCon Awards. Now in its 32nd year, the program annually attracts scores of groundbreaking product submissions from leading manufacturers in the commercial design industry , according to NeoCon. Following is a list of Best of NeoCon flooring winners: Haworth, Inc.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

After eight weeks, five cities, more than 6,000 miles and the rollout of some of the most anticipated product launches in Mohawk’s history, the Momentum Roadshows ended its run for 2022. The last leg of the Momentum Roadshows, which took place in Mohawk’s own backyard at its sprawling design center in Calhoun, Ga., New twist for 2022.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The “show,” of course, was Surfaces 2022 —the first fully vested flooring convention since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Surfaces 2022 event, meanwhile, featured all the major players as well as top-tier flooring retailers. “I give it a high score because everyone worked so hard. and Thursday at 2 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2023

Shaw’s corporate sustainability report highlights the company’s progress and focus on putting people at the heart of its efforts. In addition to this progress, the report focuses on the company’s commitment to its sustain[HUMAN]ability strategy—putting people at the heart of its efforts.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), the trade association representing the interests of 22 member resilient flooring manufacturers, gathered here for its two-day annual board of directors meeting, Oct. It has been a very busy, exciting year for resilient flooring,” said Dean Thompson, president and CEO of RFCI. “It

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

A report on design trends recently found its way into my inbox, which I found to be somewhat interesting. The report is designed to deliver insights to guide the profession through the next era of pandemic design. Here are some findings: The future of office design is evolving.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 11, 2022

Chicago—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) recognized members for their support of flooring distribution education in 2022. Shaw Floors. The post NAFCD acknowledges 2022 education supporters appeared first on Floor Covering News. Norwalk, Conn. Sika Corporation.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Hospitality, another key area of emphasis for commercial flooring contractors, is another critical end-use sector—especially now that, post-pandemic, the industry is seeing more spending, hiring and activity in leisure/hospitality. cities, compared to an annual average of just 41 between 2016 and 2022, the report stated.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

To put that into perspective, this year Floor Covering News research found that while the category saw a generous 14% increase in dollar sales in 2022 (to $3.507 billion vs. $3.077 billion in 2021), it was buoyed by hefty price increases. million units, according to a report from the U.S. Category experts agree the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 17, 2022

By Jacqueline Hinchcliffe—Technology is constantly evolving and updating, which requires new-and-improved software solutions to everyday business tasks in the flooring industry such as tracking leads, checking inventory and even giving customers the ability to try out products in their rooms via room visualizer apps. PinPoint Status.

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