Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2022

Dalton—Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership, the world’s largest network of full-service independent flooring contractors, has selected Taylor Adhesives as its newest preferred vendor, beginning April 1. Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership has over 390 locations across the U.S. and Canada.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 3, 2013

Simulating semiprecious stone, Ceracasa’s Absolute collection achieves a high gloss polished finish on porcelain tile with six high gloss floor and wall tile colors that bring luminosity to any space. Ionized metallic oxides are used in a vacuum with an oppositely charged adhesive on the surface of the tile. www.marazzitile.com.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Jan Luan of SLCC Flooring with retailers at the NFA Showcase, from left: Steve Coles, Michael Longwill and Jimmy Poulos. We saw a good mix of products, including hardwood and even rugs,” said Raffi Sarmazian, co-owner of Sarmazian Brothers Flooring, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. based Flooring 101. Word of mouth here is big.”

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, recently welcomed scores of professional contractors, suppliers, distributors and industry consultants here for its annual convention and commercial flooring trade show. Here he spoke about his professional flooring experience and advocacy for the CIM Program.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

H as a customer ever called you complaining about hardwood floors cupping? Or about resilient floors having issues? Claims usually start with testing for moisture—not only in the flooring itself but also in the subfloor. Sometimes, they may be obvious—such as hardwood floors warping, cupping, or even buckling.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Welch Company, a division of Center Rock Capital Partners’ Merit Distribution Group, has acquired assets from one of the industry’s top flooring distributors. Welch said it has now acquired the Indiana, Western Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio territories—which also includes facilities—of Gilford-Johnson Flooring, effective Sept.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

manufacturer and distributor of a broad range of installation solutions, announced it has completed the sale of certain assets of its Harris Flooring Group division to Marquis Industries. We believe Marquis Industries is the proper steward going forward for the Harris Flooring Group,” said Len Gould, president and CEO of Q.E.P.,

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

Can’t wait for Surfaces 2023 to see the latest/greatest flooring introductions? Several industry suppliers provided FCNews with a glimpse of what’s to come in the coming year. AHF’s Armstrong Flooring. NaturTrend will be featured with CFL’s FirmFit and Novocore Q brand flooring in 2023. Among the 2023 highlights?

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Floor Covering News

MAY 7, 2020

AHF Products has entered into an agreement with Taylor Adhesives to be the exclusive distributor of Bruce flooring adhesives. According to the companies, customers will benefit from expanded access to Bruce-branded adhesives in both the distribution and sundries channels across North America. Mountville, Pa.—AHF

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

These awards honor groundbreaking ideas and industry-changing concepts that have the potential to impact the way flooring is manufactured, promoted and sold. As the click system ensures perfect alignment of the tiles, installation of a FlinTile floor does not require any specific tools or the use of spacers.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2022

Martenn brings 16 years of flooring experience to his new role with Shaw and has previously held several leadership positions in sales/marketing and business development with key industry players. lokworx – seam tape, adhesives and tack strips. groundworx – cushion and underlayment. careworx – cleaners and disinfectants.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

But OneFlor USA, a fairly new entrant to the resilient flooring arena, is not interested in chasing the herds. Both are based on a novel “micro-suction” adhesive technology that allows the floor to be removed and reinstalled much easier and with less mess than traditional peel-and-stick-type products.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 12, 2023

FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, recently welcomed scores of professional contractors, suppliers, distributors and industry consultants here for its annual convention and commercial flooring trade show. Here he spoke about his professional flooring experience and advocacy for the CIM Program. Tucson, Ariz.—FCICA,

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Bostik, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of adhesives and sealants, inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art R&D facility – the Bostik Smart Technology Center – in Venette, located near Paris, on October 3 rd. Our R&D centers all are innovation-driven and focus on developing smart adhesives. Chris Eichman.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 12, 2021

While flooring is still largely ruled by well-established legends and pioneers, there’s a new generation in town. Millennials are making a name for themselves in the flooring game, taking the lead on everything from marketing to retail ownership to product design. CEO/president, Nonn’s Kitchen Bath & Flooring. Jason O’Krent.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

L as V egas —With every major flooring manufacturer represented, and with international attendees returning at their highest level in years, Surfaces ’24 very much hit the mark as the industry’s most important flooring event. “A Flooring dealers agreed Surfaces 2024 stood out in a number of ways. “I

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 27, 2021

Armstrong Flooring is boldly walking into the future with a revitalized brand, an optimized collection of flooring products and adaptive solutions for its customers. The company continues to evolve as a leading global manufacturer of flooring products and one of the industry’s most trusted and celebrated brands.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022

By Steven Feldman—Dallas—Shaw Industries heads into 2022 with a series of targeted introductions designed to line retailers’ pockets across its three signature brands: Shaw Floors , COREtec and Anderson Tuftex. It was replaced by the Pet Perfect platform, which is now being introduced in Shaw Floors.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

One would think those issues would negatively impact any industry. 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.

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JANUARY 30, 2023

and Cincinnati, Ohio— Schönox HPS North America partnered with Ohio Valley Flooring to provide Schönox subfloor product technologies, training and support across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and western Pennsylvania. The post Schönox partners with Ohio Valley Flooring appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 28, 2022

By Jacqueline Hinchcliffe—While it might not be the first thing that comes to mind, flooring accessories can enhance the appearance of a customer’s new floors. From an aesthetic point of view, they put the finishing touches on a beautiful flooring installation. Artistic Finishes. Perfect Vents.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

NextFlor, a new product from SRP Industries, offers the visual appeal and performance attributes of competing natural products without the shortcomings. But one company, Akron, Ohio-based SRP Industries, is looking to change the game with a new iteration of resilient flooring based on advanced polymer technology. Easily install.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

Dalton—Polycom Industries, the 20+ year old adhesives, coatings and product assembly specialist, has been rebranded with a new logo, website and marketing initiatives. “We Polycom was acquired one year ago by Meridian Adhesives Group, a leading manufacturer and custom formulator of high-value adhesives technologies.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 9, 2023

Rockwall, Texas—Robert Varden, the founder and CEO of the newly formed, non-profit Unite Floor Training Alliance, welcomed its first slate of board members as well as others in attendance via teleconference, originating from Unite offices here on Jan. The installation crisis in the flooring industry is very real, Varden said.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 31, 2024

—Sika Corporation has begun an expanded partnership with Belknap-Haines, a national flooring distributor that provides flooring and installation supplies to contractors and flooring professionals across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Ed Sanchez, vice president product management, Mohawk, shows off the launch of Karastan’s new LuxeCraft rigid flooring. Las Vegas—Resilient flooring manufacturers pulled out all the stops at the International Surface Event (TISE) held here last month. Flotex is exploding for us,” said Tim Donahue, residential national sales manager. “It

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Floor Covering News

JULY 16, 2021

Having the right tools is essential to a professional hardwood flooring installation. hardwood flooring industry is estimated at roughly $4 billion at the retail level. So it might come as a surprise to some to learn that more than $500 million is spent each year on repairing flooring failures. SELLING TIPS.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 15, 2022

Ted) Egan, industry veteran, passed away. With over 55 years in general and executive management, marketing, sales and operations, Egan contributed to the leadership and success of many companies throughout his career. The floor covering industry has lost a beloved leader and friend. Dalton, Ga.—Earlier

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

In an industry where price shopping is rampant, specialty dealers are challenged to maintain their profit margins while still being competitive with not only home centers but also other flooring retailers in their respective markets. Dawn Iversen, president of Jerry’s Floor Store in Spring Lake Park, Minn.,

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OCTOBER 11, 2019

Even though many of our tile series is strong enough to hold up to the heat of fire, the adhesives and grouts used to set the tile are not intended to have that much exposure to an open flame. Check out our stock La Strata if you’re going for a contemporary, slightly industrial look. this material is ideal. We do too.

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MARCH 3, 2022

Martenn brings 16 years of flooring experience to his new role with Shaw and has previously held several leadership positions in sales/marketing and business development with key industry players. lokworx – seam tape, adhesives and tack strips. groundworx – cushion and underlayment. careworx – cleaners and disinfectants.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 9, 2020

That’s according to anecdotal information provided by industry executives FCNews contacted for its annual Main Street market report. Other industry executives report similar experiences and observations. based New Dimension Hardwood Floors. These considerations, suppliers say, factor into the flooring material selection process.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

With more than 50 years in flooring and sundry distribution, EJ Welch’s footprint spans 14 states with 25 locations. The companies have several common key suppliers, including Tarkett, Raskin Industries, Centaur, Ardex and Taylor Adhesives. The combined companies will be well positioned as a leader in the flooring market.”.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Bandera, Texas—Larry Scott, a veteran of the hardwood flooring and installation industry, passed away on Sept. He started his flooring career in the ’70s as a hardwood flooring installer for French Brown Floors in Dallas. based DriTac Adhesives, where he spent a long and successful career.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of construction solutions for the building industry, has promoted Eric Pucilowski, Robert Smith and Brett Spencer to the positions of regional vice president of sales, allowing each to serve their respective region with greater authority and deliver tailored customer service to their clients.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 29, 2021

By Jason Spangler When a flooring failure occurs, one of the most common culprits is excess moisture. That goes for all types of flooring—yes, even waterproof flooring. Most people have a good understanding of the moisture-related risks associated with certain flooring materials. That could be a huge and costly mistake.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 11, 2020

LVT, along with its various iterations , has led the flooring industry in terms of dollar and volume growth as well as its share of the retail showroom space. But that doesn’t mean retailers shouldn’t consider showcasing other hard surface alternatives on the show floor. Bamboo and cork flooring are two such categories.

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