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. However, while dollar sales were up, much of that came from price increases and inflationary pressures. Volume experienced a slight decrease overall. billion square feet.

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Sales Flooring Tile Mexico 98

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Raj Shah co-CEO, MSI What is your projection for the category in 2024? As we move into 2024, despite ongoing economic challenges, we anticipate that higher-end con­sumers will remain resilient, as they are not burdened by mort­gages. What are some of the biggest challenges facing the category in 2024?

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North America Natural Stone Trends Tile 40

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Despite headaches within the economy —namely high interest/mortgage rates— resilient flooring suppliers are pointing to continued growth in 2024. Dick Quinlan senior VP sales and marketing, Wellmade What is your projection for the category in 2024? What are some of the biggest challenges facing the category in 2024?

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Flooring Vietnam Mexico Products 45

Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

S everal issues that shook out in 2023 have contributed to a less-than-stellar year for ceramic tile. The increase in interest/mortgage rates, an abrupt transition of spending among consumers—from goods to services—and price deflation have all caused a lack of growth for ceramic tile in 2023. The indoor/outdoor trend continues to boom.

Ceramics 59

Ceramics Industry Training Sales 59

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 16, 2022

However, ceramic suppliers are optimistic about the category’s potential in the coming year. While other popular materials—like luxury vinyl—are struggling to maintain price points amid a sea of commodity-driven products entering the market, ceramic tile is known to hold its price and market value through thick and thin.

Ceramics 98

Ceramics Ukraine North America Meeting 98

Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

D a ll as —Shaw Floors is coming into 2024 loaded for bear with an increased focus on high style and exclusivity. We’re really being driven by trends this year,” he said. Rather than trying to be inspired by specific things, we took an approach of looking at current trends in the interior residential market and then design to them.”

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Flooring Mosaics Travertine Trends 76

Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2023

Specializing in epoxy and resinous floor coatings, concrete polishing, hardwood, ceramic tile, vinyl, rubber and carpet floor coverings, DMA has worked with general contractors, manufacturers, distributors, construction professionals, architects, designers and end users for the past 44 years. “We

Denver 98

Denver Indianapolis Training Sales 98

Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

As the industry nears the halfway point of 2023, commercial flooring sales are tracking to sustain moderate growth, industry watchers say, with some end use segments faring better than others. In May, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) predicts multi-family building starts to decline by more than 10% annually from 2023 to 2024.

Industry 98

Industry Flooring Report Sales 98

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

LVT/Rigid core Unilin FlinTile FlinTile locking technology offers a click rigid floor (SPC) with an authentic ceramic look that is easy to install and 100% waterproof due to grouted joints. FlinTile addressees the most important downsides of ceramic tiles offering easy installation, lightweight tiles and s trong impact resistance.

North America 59

North America Tools Adhesive Sales 59