Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2020

—For the 11 th annual Total Solutions Plus Conference by the National Tile Contractors Association, Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, will give attendees a virtual first-hand look at the company’s latest flooring solutions. Meets or exceeds ANSI A118.3 requirements.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

—AHF Products launched a new Quick Ship program featuring 12 Armstrong Flooring LVT options, which are manufactured in Lancaster, Pa. The new Quick Ship collection, Unify, offers a simplified product assortment that meets a variety of design, performance and budget needs to accommodate tight project schedules.

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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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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Nothing beats the energy and excitement of live demonstrations on the floor of the Coverings trade show,” said Sean Boyle, senior vice president, marketing and channel management, Laticrete. Spectralock 1 exceeds all the standards under the ANSI A118.3, Following are the products Laticrete will showcase at Coverings 2021.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Better for the planet Made with the company’s K-Wave friction-grip backing to keep the flooring in place, Karndean LooseLay can be installed without full-spread adhesive. Durable, high-quality flooring reduces impact on the waste stream, as well as resources needed to manufacture, transport and install replacement flooring.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

Manufactured from clay and other naturally-occurring minerals, ceramic tile does not contain the chemicals present in other floor coverings that are receiving increased attention for their possible adverse health effects, such as formaldehyde, VOCs (volatile organic compounds) or PVC (polyvinyl chloride). Contessa by Interceramic.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Ultraflex LFT Rapid has a high content of a unique dry polymer, resulting in excellent adhesion to the substrate and tile. Its nonsag medium-bed and thin-set mortar characteristics are ideal for installing large-format tile and stone on interior and exterior floors, walls and countertops. www.mapei.com.

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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

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett, a global leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, is refreshing its high-performing, premium Contour LVT offerings with two new design collections: Collaborative and Mindful Maker. Ease of Installation: RollSmart roll-on adhesive dries in as little as 15 minutes and allows immediate occupancy.

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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. Floors for all.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

The industry’s major manufacturers as well as the latest emerging companies will showcase thousands of new products and services in categories including furniture, fabrics, flooring, interior building products, interior finishes and technology. The Ava by Novalis brand will highlight its 2TRZO at NeoCon 2022. Econyl: Delos Azure Rug.

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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 5, 2021

The National Association of Floor Covering Technicians (NAFCT), comprised of technical flooring professionals with a common goal to improve the flooring industry through training, announced its founding members—strong leaders in the flooring industry that will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to NAFCT, the group said.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

The flooring industry has been no different. Cotto D’Este, an Italian manufacturer, has developed a revolutionary new technology to create Kerlite, a large-format, thin porcelain tile that weighs a fraction of standard thickness tile while still providing the strength and durability of porcelain. Now let’s talk size.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

When it comes to a home remodel, new build or anything in between, the flooring itself is usually what steals the show during the purchase process—and rightfully so. The flooring will more or less provide the backdrop for the design of the space or just simply serve as the place we live our lives on day in and day out.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 26, 2022

—Mannington Commercial’s award-winning Legato Liquid Linoleum flooring product has attained USDA BioPreferred certification from the U.S. Legato does not require adhesives and generates little to no waste upon installation. Department of Agriculture.

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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

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Powerbond RS is a hybrid resilient flooring, meaning it combines the look and feel of carpet with the durability and cleanability of a resilient surface. We congratulate Tarkett in achieving the asthma & allergy friendly certification for the Powerbond RS collection,” said John McKeon, CEO, Allergy Standards Ltd.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 30, 2019

Here, they especially recommend insulating attics , crawl spaces and floors. Adhesive sealing strips are sold at nearly every home improvement store. However, while they do meet the minimum energy-efficiency standard, they are not the most efficient option that’s currently available on the market.

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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., Overcome your fears.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

When glueless installation systems were first incorporated into laminate floors back in the early ’90s, the primary aim was to expedite the installation process. On one hand, this helps put laminate flooring in a better position to compete against the likes of WPC and SPC—products that are inherently resistant to moisture. Teaming up.

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