Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

“There have been concerns about higher inflation and rising interest rates within the lending industry over the past year,” noted Glenn King, vice president sales, Southeast region, Stanton Carpet. Vendors are responding by introducing colors and styles that align with these preferences.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

C hi c ago —The 54 th edition of NeoCon, the commercial design industry’s premier tradeshow event held here earlier this month, was alight with enthusiastic optimism and collaboration as the show truly emulated its 2023 theme: “Together We Design.” Attendance clocked in well above the last two years. I think design follows that.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% The lion’s share of sales (approximately 70%) was generated from specified contract while the remainder came from Main Street commercial applications, research shows. flooring sales, according to Floor Covering News research. from roughly $6.5 billion in 2021 to $7.34

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

It features a new texturing technique called Sculptured Dimension, which really shows the depth of the colors in the product. “We We wanted to come up with a name that conveyed the depth of the product,” said Kevin Whaley, vice president of sales and marketing for the LM Flooring brand. These include thicker products with a 4mm veneer.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

So, the outlook of those exhibiting resilient flooring at TISE 2023 provided a glimpse into what the industry could expect for the coming year. So that’s telling us our dealers are very optimistic about 2023. Clean looks, lighter, warmer colors, tile looks and sustainable vinyl, in particular, stole the show. “I

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The company also continued to highlight its “Shop By Look” wall, which features QR codes to help guide consumers through the sale. Color, for example, was at the forefront. People are less afraid of using color—and bright colors,” Sigrist explained. “So, All the terracottas and oranges, warmer colors, are coming back.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 31, 2023

Mohawk continues to expand its signature RevWood line to include more colors, designs, performance options and price points. Our hope is that our customers got a taste of these products and are extremely satisfied with them—and that benefit will play itself out throughout 2023.” But it doesn’t stop there.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2023

These are some of the terms used to describe the individuals who appear on FCNews ’ People Making a Difference list for 2023 , a yearly roundup of those shaping the industry in some form. A pioneer, an innovator, a forward thinker, a young leader willing to challenge the status quo. Creating value for our customers is our No.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2023

We’re very excited about our laminate products, which is a new category for Johnson,” said John Ousley, vice president of sales and distribution. Inhaus Lamdura Lamdura, a ground-breaking 2022 laminate from Inhaus, has been upgraded for 2023. The laminate category has really started to come back to life.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 15, 2023

For example, Pergo and Smartstrand are two excellent examples of clean, symmetrical displays with large product and color offerings; these displays offer an excellent ratio of both dollar value and SKUs per square foot of showroom space that they occupy. The post Winning at Retail 2023 appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% The lion’s share of sales (approximately 70%) was generated from specified contract while the remainder came from Main Street commercial applications, research shows. flooring sales, according to Floor Covering News research. from roughly $6.5 billion in 2021 to $7.34

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 13, 2023

—Merkrete, A Parex USA brand, is expanding its line of industry-leading grout solutions by introducing a high-performance grout here next week at Coverings 2023, held April 18-21. ProGrout Plus is the latest step in our tile systems’ offering evolution,” said Merkrete director of sales, Todd Boos. “We

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A more-than-respectable 2023. based Grigsby’s Carpet, Tile & Hardwood, which, like many, were not wearing rose-colored glasses at the start of the year. “We Carnino cited an infusion of sales talent “who are driven and always working to improve their sales” with contributing to the success in 2023. The result?

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Tile of Spain USA

MARCH 23, 2023

This year’s annual event, the first to take place since 2020, was held from February 27 – March 3, 2023 at Feria Valencia, located in Valencia’s center city. The Spanish tile industry surpassed expectations with overall sales increasing by 16.2% since last year. since 2021.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2023

After turning in a stellar performance in 2021 with growth rates in both sales and volume landing in the high double-digits, the U.S. Industry observers attribute the disparity in sales to volume activity primarily to higher material and production costs in the face of slower sales. last year to $2.41

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MARCH 24, 2023

In 2023, Karastan LuxeCraft is presenting the Artisan Reserve and Opulent Charm collections that feature 11 new high-end stone and wood styles created with WetProtect for the right kind of waterproof protection. In 2023, Karastan will enhance its LuxeCraft portfolio by adding WetProtect technology to all products.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Carpet innovation is all about color these days. From sample color walls intended to demystify the shopping experience, to technology that allows for dozens of colors to be created, to new fiber blends that produce vast ranges of color, mills pushed color enhancements at Surfaces. Remember the difference?

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Following are the 2023 winners: Carpet Tarkett Home Cloud 9 Tarkett Home set out to challenge the belief that polyester carpets can’t be both incredibly soft and highly durable. No Dye Lot means the color of the carpet will be the same from roll to roll, regardless of when it was manufactured. range was released in 2023.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I think the vibe is very good,” said Patrick Warren, vice president, residential sales, dealer & showrooms, Daltile. It’s currently available as a wall tile in three styles—Pyramid White, Wave Black and Stries Calacata—and a floor tile in six colors and two sizes. It’s available in four colors with matching mosaic designs.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 27, 2023

However, making the sale can sometimes be laborious for the retail sales associate. With that in mind, tile suppliers are touting new-and-improved merchandising concepts designed to support the sale. The ultimate goal is to equip our retail partners for success with our products and increase their sales. Statements 2.0

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 13, 2022

T he COVID-19-inspired honeymoon that pushed residential sales ahead by double digits has been replaced by inflation and interest hikes, which are expected to put a lid on carpet growth in 2023, according to leading executives. What is your projection for category growth for the industry in 2023? Chet Graham. Curt Hutchins.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 17, 2023

Mohawk, for instance, has expanded its popular TecWood line to give retailers and consumers more options in 2023. Standout offerings in the line include Camden Isle (from TecWood Select), which comes in half-inch-thick boards, narrower widths and an on-trend color palette. Suggested retail price range is $15-$17 per square foot.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 15, 2022

But as persisting inflation and a softening new home construction market threaten to put a crimp in new home sales and refinancing, the hardwood sector will likely face headwinds as well. director of sales, USA, Mercier Wood Flooring. Identify the “X” factor that will impact business in general in 2023? Wade Bondrowski.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

That means consumers can literally select one color and install that color on virtually every level of the home. at Surfaces 2023. According to Paul Rezuke, VP of sales, U.S., This, he said, is due to the product’s availability across a range of constructions and platforms. it’s all about satisfying end-user demand.

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 24, 2022

In lieu of Cevisama, which had been postponed to February 2023, Tile of Spain treated the illustrious group to tours of factories, showrooms, historic and contemporary architecture; all to help the group discover trends and inspiration at the source. Vincent Nomdedeu, President of ASCER. of its exports.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 27, 2023

—Mohawk is investing in the powerhouse product brand with a state-of-the-art merchandising destination, the SmartStrand Color Wall. Designed to elevate the overall shopping experience, Mohawk’s SmartStrand Color Wall is designed to inspire consumers to easily shop and confidently select a color and comfort level for their home.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

—Mohawk is investing in the powerhouse product brand with a state-of-the-art merchandising destination, the SmartStrand Color Wall. Designed to elevate the overall shopping experience, Mohawk’s SmartStrand Color Wall aims to inspire consumers to easily shop and confidently select a color and comfort level for their home.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2024

The line also taps the wood-look trend with realistic colors and styles. was introduced to Ultimate Floors at the regional Biloxi Flooring Market in 2023. The styles are nice neutral colors, too. The owner, the sales reps. And now they’re calling us for it, and they’re asking for our Aqua Armor Tech.” Baton Rouge, La.,

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

“Then we have an EnVision nylon program throughout our DH Floors, Masland and Fabrica brands that offers many color options. In a world that has moved so heavily toward solution dyed, particularly in polyester, we have these nylon products with long, beautiful color lines. And that growth is not expected to slow in 2023.

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Floor Covering News

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

APRIL 20, 2023

Mirage, the hardwood flooring brand renowned for quality, announces the return of its popular Mirage Rebate Sale. The promotion, which runs from April 20 to June 10, 2023, will take place across the United States at all participating Mirage dealers. How it works: Consumers get a $0.50/sq.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

In lieu of Cevisama—now postponed to February 2023—Tile of Spain hosted this year’s Passport to Creativity tour, which took place in Valencia June 13-17, 2022. It explores the notion of maximalism, taking advantage of cultural narratives to dress up living spaces in rich colors, patterns and materials. of its exports.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

“The Main Street marketplace is—and always will be—a driver in the market economy,” said Glenn King, vice president of sales, Southeast region, Stanton Carpet. billion-plus commercial flooring market, with specified contract representing the lion’s share of sales, preliminary FCNews research shows.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

While final numbers were still being tabulated at press time, Gilmore said more than 20,000 attendees filled Mandalay Bay Convention Center across three days, eclipsing attendance numbers for 2023. Gilmore said exhibitors used that time wisely to schedule more appointments, which led to additional sales.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Y ou can’t talk to a carpet executive these days without at least one of them waxing poetic about their latest palette or coloration. And by color, they’re not talking various shades of bland, boring beige. Colors today are much more vibrant—so much so that mills are marketing their latest hues and shades as a major differentiator.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 14, 2023

–Mohawk is expanding its performance hardwood portfolio with 16 new TecWood introductions in 2023. TecWood’s latest Select collection, Camden Isle, will offer a value price with half-inch-thick boards, narrower widths and an on-trend color palette. TecWood will also be included in the Mohawk national sale. Calhoun, Ga.–Mohawk

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Mohawk claims it features the highest level of signature design, texture and color detail exclusively for resilient flooring. Signature HDX’s high-definition color process offers extreme color clarity and no loss of color detail. Bespoke also features Mannington’s SpillShield Plus waterproof technology.

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