Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Bologna, Italy—Ceramics of Italy unveiled its trend report from Cersaie 2024, a major tile trade show held here. Following is the full trend report: Color stories In the words of designer Ferruccio Laviani, “Color is itself a material thing, a pigment which penetrates the slab to become part of it, in tones and in touch.”

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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? As a result, we’re projecting the resilient category to be flat or slightly up for 2024.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

While innovations such as next-gen 3D ceramic tile and hardwood flooring with advanced finishing and surface texturing applications made headlines at Surfaces 2024, the fanfare was much more subdued for flooring adhesives. Due to its formulation, TreadBond cleans off easily and is designed not to damage surfaces. ROBERTS Select Q.E.P.

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MARCH 18, 2024

In flooring, it can be as explosive as developing completely new product formulations that offer consumers features/benefits not previously available—we’re looking at you, WPC. This year’s Floor Covering News “Industry Disrupters” 2024 issue features all manner of players that are—or are poised to—shake things up.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 13, 2024

Deb’s initiative and commitment to excellence continues to set new standards. The Refloor team has developed a unique model of curated hard surface products that consumers want presented in a very easy-to-follow sales process with a focus on keeping it simple for the consumer. Tom Pendley is president and CEO of Mannington Mills.

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APRIL 26, 2024

Las Vegas—Daltile is featuring its latest new STARE products, its Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces extra-large porcelain slab line, tile and stone products, Marazzi products and American Olean products during the HD Expo + Conference 2024 here April 30–May 2 in Booth #4127. Glazed ceramic wall tile.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

—With new wood- and stone-inspired looks for its high-end Art Select collection, Karndean Designflooring aims to set the standard for premium luxury vinyl flooring. With the launch of the new designs in May 2024, Art Select will feature more than 45 wood and stone looks in a broad spectrum of tones.

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MAY 1, 2024

Atlas Concorde USA unveiled its latest porcelain tile offerings, showcasing a fusion of inspiration and innovation at Coverings 2024. “The intention behind our new collections is to redefine the possibilities in interior design,” explained Federico Pifferi, CEO of Atlas Concorde USA. Franklin, Tenn.—Atlas

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JANUARY 2, 2024

Las Vegas—Daltile, Marazzi and American Olean, three Dal-Tile brands, will be exhibiting together in booth #N223 during the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2024, held here this month. In the Daltile/Marazzi/American Olean booth, the latest tile, stone and countertop products will be featured.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Las Vegas—While it has its challenges—low-end products creeping into retailer showrooms and U.S. To capture that ongoing potential in 2024 and beyond, the industry’s top suppliers are offering up the latest in style and innovation. So, there’s a lot of pride behind the new products we’re putting out.”

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MARCH 18, 2024

This recognition testifies to our international scope as well as our ability to effectively promote Italian-made products in international markets by providing extensive support to our partners and their projects around the world,” says Maurizio Mazzotti , CEO of Atlas Concorde.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 29, 2024

Karndean Designflooring has always been known for its focus on design—the word is in its name, after all—but the company has managed to out-do itself with the unveiling of its revamped Art Select line of luxury vinyl. With the upcoming launch, Art Select once again raises the bar, setting a new standard for luxury vinyl flooring.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

—For Karndean Designflooring , the word “design” is more than part of the company name. That commitment to artistry, craftsmanship and creativity has just been recognized with a 2024 ADEX Platinum Award for new wood-inspired designs for its Karndean LooseLay collection. We’re proud and humbled by the recognition.”

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APRIL 26, 2024

operation of the Italian Iris Ceramica Group and a prominent manufacturer of high-tech porcelain and stoneware solutions , will present three new American-made high tech porcelain collections at Coverings 2024 in booth 7136. Hypertouch enhances the design and continuity of surfaces, eliminating unsightly cover plates and external switches.

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APRIL 29, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Across all flooring categories suppliers are ramping up their domestic production to meet the needs of their customer base and consumers across the country. AHF Products, for example, has one of the most robust domestic production operations as any supplier in the industry. Daltile’s Dickson plant.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

I think builder projects on hold are delayed until financing costs come down,” said Brian Carson, AHF Products president and CEO. You have to design the property, get permits and arrange the financing—so there is a little bit of a lag.” Economic recovery in 2024 will lead to a return to growth in multifamily starts.”

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Johnsonite Pentagonal rubber tiles Solon, Ohio—Johnsonite, which joined the Tarkett family of brands in 2005, has a new product-specific Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its rubber tile, which details health and environmental impacts of each ingredient, as well as embodied carbon from cradle to gate.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

T oday’s flooring retailer is awash with options when it comes to waterproof flooring—a bona fide flooring category as retailers continue to tout the product as a major draw for flooring buyers in 2023. However, not all products are created equal and only those complete with next-level innovations will find homes at specialty retail stores.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

With existing home sales and new home construction having cooled significantly, mill executives expect a slow start to 2024 for residential carpet , with sales expected to be down mid-single digits. James Lesslie COO, Engineered Floor What is your projection for the carpet industry for 2024?

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APRIL 30, 2024

Our event is really about bringing our community together as much as it is about the latest hardwood products on display.” That sentiment underscored the theme of this year’s event: “Raise the Bar.” At the end of the day, though, the NWFA expo is all about unity, Martin noted. However, NWFA leadership says now is not the time to retreat.

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DECEMBER 21, 2023

FCNews reveals the winners of its third annual FCNnovation Awards—an initiative designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies launched in the current year. Anderson Tuftex Discover Discover was designed with no pattern match required for installation.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

Dallas, Texas—Daltile is currently highlighting several of its recently launched new quartz and porcelain products as part of the Daltile presence at the Mohawk Momentum Roadshow taking place nationwide during the month of January. Wispy veining rises to the surface of this design. Suitable for use as walls or countertops.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

Prospects for 2024 are muted, with the residential segment forecast to contract in the mid-single digits. Executives agree this change presents an opportunity to sell higher-end, premium fabrics specifically designed for these areas. housing transactions, were expected to average a little over 4 million units in 2024.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Our products, services and brand storytelling are well represented across their multiple locations in southeast Wisconsin, and their stores are often early adopters of new innovations and technologies that provide consumer benefits. “As It’s a product you can sell with confidence and know it will perform as promised.”

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

An official sponsor, Shaw Sports Turf will have marketing segment exclusivity on-site within College Football Playoff National Championship weekend events in January 2024. This sponsorship also designates Shaw as the official flooring provider of the College Football Playoff.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 30, 2024

” Jufeng, based in Vietnam, is a major manufacturer of modular flooring products in the laminate market. Mass production is planned to start in Q1 2024. “i4F’s advanced impregnation technology is a game-changer as it sets a new standard for laminate flooring by addressing a common concern—water damage! .

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MAY 18, 2021

Because of the design aspect, the reduction of noise, spending time and living in your home, we see that carpet has become a choice for people. With the color being an inherent part of the fiber itself, solution-dyed products have greater performance in terms of resistance to stains and soiling.

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APRIL 23, 2024

Mobile Marketing was recently named a Premier Partner in the Google Partner program for 2024. “We This designation reflects that dedication to our clients.” Pottstown, Pa.—Mobile We work with retailers to meet their individual goals and find quality, in-market leads to increase their business.

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MAY 16, 2024

As we started thinking about our 2024 roadmap, we got back to the basics with a practical and direct approach to planning—we spoke with our customers,” explained Todd Saunders, CEO. “We For example, the platform now offers AI-powered e-mail marketing, an advanced SEO service, product pricing and a massive upgrade to its visualization kiosk.

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