Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Orlando – Coverings has released a sneak peek of new tile and stone products, along with a select preview of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be showcased at Coverings 2023, set to take place April 18-21, 2023, here at the Orange County Convention Center. As the No.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2023

Orlando—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, announced the winners of its 2023 Best Booth Awards this week at the show. An esteemed panel of tile and stone industry judges selected three Best in Show booth displays to bestow the coveted awards and recognition. “We

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Many industry experts point to the housing market as a reliable indicator of the health of ceramic. We are forecasting additional declines for single-family construction in 2023, which means economic slowing will expand from the residential construction market into the rest of the economy.”. ceramic tile consumption at 2.11

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Shaw’s Scott Sandlin with Flooring 101 owner, Jimmy Poulos, at TISE 2023. Las Vegas—Against a backdrop of somewhat troubling, if not sobering, economic reports, the industry came in full force to the Mandalay Convention Center for The International Surface Event (TISE 2023) with no sentiment of impending doom.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2023

Putting things into perspective, in 2012 as the industry was recovering from the Great Recession, tile flooring clocked in at $1.623 billion in sales and 1.45 of total industry dollars ($27.995 billion in 2022). The tile industry faced its challenges in 2022 but, suppliers agree, tile managed gains in spite of headwinds.

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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. This growth built on momentum witnessed by the industry at the end of 2021 as business conditions improved. from roughly $6.5

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Each tile is screen-printed by hand onto an industrial porcelain base, ready to be installed as dramatic decor. Experience ‘A Magical World’ by Yinka Ilori at Domus Clerkenwell until late 2023. Yinka Ilori Domus A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, September 2023.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Sika, global provider of specialty industrial chemicals, brought its SikaTile product line of tile setting materials to the 12 th Total Solutions Plus Conference held here last week. The post Sika showcases SikaTile at Total Solutions Plus 2023 appeared first on Floor Covering News. Indian Wells, Calif.—

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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. As always, when the industry speaks, Merkrete listens.” Orlando, Fla.—Merkrete, The company will exhibit its new ProGrout Plus at booth #3638.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 13, 2023

Sika, a global pioneer of specialty industrial chemicals, will showcase SikaTile gauged porcelain tile panel and slab (GPTP/S) systems and grout solutions at Coverings 2023 , to be held here at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Sika, The contractors who visit our booth certainly have the skills for the jobs.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2023

Dalton—Shaw Floors, flagship residential brand of Shaw Industries Group, has announced its new 2023 Phase I soft surface and hard surface introductions. Shaw Floors has also announced its 2023 Phase I hard surface introductions featuring alluring, modern and performance-driven styles. New 2023 styles include: Anso Colorwall.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

During Coverings 2023, taking place in here April 18-21, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will demonstrate tile installation techniques and GPTP Advanced Installer Certification (ACT) from start to finish in booth #4243. The post CTEF to demonstrate install techniques at Coverings 2023 appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Los Angeles—Emser Tile announced its complete suite of products with a new 2022/2023 tile product catalog , available both in print and online. The post Emser releases new tile product catalog appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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APRIL 17, 2024

MILEstone’s Stories concept, introduced in 2023, is a collaboration to “Give Voice to the American Design Community.” ” Stories gives designers the opportunity to create and launch a porcelain tile collection with MILEstone.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Two main elements of the facade make reference to Kowloon’s historical importance in trade and culture – the metal-work represents the city’s industrial past whilst the ceramic tiles, from China, represent exchange. Neri&Hu A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, September 2023.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

A collection full of cotto inspiration in warm and cool tones are available in a glazed porcelain 8 x 8 and 8-inch hex as well as the linear 2 x 9 brick. Glazed porcelain floor tile and glazed ceramic wall and mosaic tile. ColorBody porcelain floor and mosaic and glazed ceramic wall. Proudly made in the USA. Halbert said.

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APRIL 22, 2024

ceramic tile manufacturing, are filing anti-dumping and countervailing duty petitions with the federal government seeking the imposition of substantial tariffs on imports of ceramic tile from India to remedy unfairly low-priced imports that have injured domestic manufacturers and flooded the market with uncertified porcelain tiles.

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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. This growth built on momentum witnessed by the industry at the end of 2021 as business conditions improved. from roughly $6.5

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Each tile is screen-printed by hand onto an industrial porcelain base, ready to be installed as dramatic decor. Experience ‘A Magical World’ by Yinka Ilori at Domus Clerkenwell until late 2023. Yinka Ilori Domus A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, September 2023.

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 18, 2024

The award recognises Italian companies’ international sales achievements and their ability to enhance the global standing of Italian industry based on official statistics from the Italian Customs and Monopolies A gency. Rather, it is a product ecosystem consisting of porcelain floor and wall tiles united by a profound aesthetic harmony.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 2, 2022

Dallas—The thousands of attendees who made the trek to Las Vegas for TISE 2022 were given the opportunity to preview some of the newest, most innovative products in the industry, to negotiate deals with their business partners and vendors, learn more on a multitude of industry subjects and see old friends. I can’t wait for 2023!”.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 29, 2024

—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced its June tour across 10 states, delivering an extensive lineup of standards-based educational workshops and regional trainings to industry professionals. The content is aligned with industry standards and methods, ensuring relevance and applicability.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Los Angeles—Emser Tile has released its 2023/2024 catalog , available both in print and online. It encompasses a wide range of materials such as porcelain, ceramic, luxury vinyl tile and planks, glass, decorative accents, mosaics, natural stone, setting materials, whole shower systems and more.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Two main elements of the facade make reference to Kowloon’s historical importance in trade and culture – the metal-work represents the city’s industrial past whilst the ceramic tiles, from China, represent exchange. Neri&Hu A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, September 2023.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 16, 2022

While the flooring industry may have an uphill battle in 2023 as it faces a slowdown in Q1-Q2 due to inflationary and housing pressures, the tile category is ready to boost its numbers via its No. 1 draw— style and design. Visually appealing. Wood-look tile formats, like Daltile’s Emerson Wood Butter Pecan, are in high demand.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

manufacturer of high-tech porcelain stoneware solutions, has made a series of strategic investments in its U.S. “Our passion for sustainable innovation extends to every aspect of our operations and sets us apart in the industry. . Crossville, Tenn.—Stonepeak Stonepeak Ceramics, a U.S.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has bestowed Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards to recognize 21 exceptional projects for their ingenuity, craftsmanship and technical proficiency in the use of tile and stone.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

W aterproof features remain a staple in the industry and RSAs continue to tout the performance attribute’s ability to drive customers in-store. Mohawk Industries is also heavily invested in its U.S. The Mexicali plant that we started last year will be completed in 2023, and we continue to add more capacity to our Dalton plant.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

—The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. The content is aligned with industry standards and methods, ensuring relevance and applicability.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Now in its 13th year, the awards program has become the benchmark for new product excellence and booth design at the industry’s premier trade show. Radiant extruded glazed porcelain is unlike any collection in the Emser portfolio. It’s something we need in the industry.” You would never know it’s a tile/wall display.

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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 16, 2023

Since 1961 Emilgroup has been offering designers and architects the finest Italian-made porcelain stoneware. “We The projects can be submitted to four different categories (Inspiration, Creativity, Prestige and Evolution) via an online application system before the deadline of 31 August 2023.

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Ceramics of Italy

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Research led to ever-more efficient plant and to the production of tiles with a high content of recyclable material and industrial waste. In 2023, Coem took a significant step towards sustainability by installing a new photovoltaic system on the roof of its production facility in Fiorano Modenese.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

2023 is considered a bounce back year, as the nation recovers from a pandemic that caused major disruptions in construction and renovation projects, leading to delays and cancellations. There have been concerns about higher inflation and rising interest rates within the lending industry over the past year,” King added.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

It’s common knowledge among industry observers that commercial tends to lag behind residential activity—at least during normal business cycles anyway. 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 7, 2024

Resilient flooring remains the top seller in the industry, and suppliers came with new innovations meant to grab even more share in 2024. Las Vegas—The resilient flooring category remains the top performer in the industry, overtaking the carpet category in dollars for the first time in 2022—by a whopping $1.3B.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Keith Campbell has announced he will retire effective December 31, 2023. In 2005, he was promoted to director of laminate business and in 2006 he was named director of porcelain tile business. Salem, N.J.—After After 28 years as chairman of the board of Mannington Mills, Inc.,

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JANUARY 17, 2023

These are among the many highlights that Mannington is focusing on for 2023. We have the best product and design team in the industry,” Sheehan stated. The TumbledEdge technique renders a more realistic edge found in genuine, grouted porcelain tile and stone patterns,” Marchetta explained. CraftedEdge—A true ‘Bev-olution’.

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