Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Columbus, Ohio—Starnet Commercial Flooring, a network of full-service commercial flooring contractors, revealed the 2021 Starnet Design Awards winners. The most prestigious award, the 2021 Grand Prize, was presented to Starnet member LVR Commercial Flooring for its work on UMC Health System’s Dimensions II in Lubbock, Texas.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 16, 2024

—Starting April 15, 2024, XL Brands, a Bostik brand and leading provider of professional flooring adhesive solutions, will be available for purchase through BPI. When the on-boarding of BPI is complete, XL Brands products will no longer be available at Professional Flooring Supply (PFS). “It

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 3, 2020

Columbus, Ohio—Starnet Commercial Flooring has announced the winners of the 22nd annual Starnet Design Awards. The most prestigious award, the 2020 Grand Prize, was presented to Starnet member Cornerstone Commercial Flooring for its work on Park Elementary School in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Architect: Coleman Partners Architects.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

A good-looking floor at a fair price is only half the battle. To ensure a customer is completely satisfied with her new floors, top quality must be achieved at every level—especially the installation phase. That’s why it’s so critical that the right adhesive is specified for the project at hand. By Lindsay Gonzalez.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

So states a Bulletin from TCNA (Tile Council of North America)s. Ceramic tile contains none of the formaldehyde found in some floor coverings. Ceramic tile is also free from PVC, a resin used in other types of floor coverings, and a subject of concern for many health experts. Contessa by Interceramic. Ellis by Vitromex.

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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

MAY 24, 2022

Colorado Springs— Starnet, the industry’s largest network of full-service, independent commercial flooring contractors, celebrated its 30 th anniversary conference in grand fashion here earlier this month amid a record number of attendees. Ditto for Cheryl Acierno, owner of the Denver-based flooring contracting company that bears her name. “It

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 14, 2023

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett, a global leader in sustainable and innovative flooring solutions, has updated its signature iD Latitude LVT line to feature a total of 72 designs. At the end of their life, products in the collection can be recycled through the Tarkett ReStart program, which has collected more than 112,000 tons of flooring since 2010.

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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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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. www.nsfsustainability.org.

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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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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2020

Schönox HPS North America has teamed up with Eagle River Floor Supply to help put Schönox products into the hands of installers addressing some of the toughest subfloor challenges in Alaska. “In and a stocking warehouse partnership in Anchorage with Flooring Supply Warehouse, the company said. Florence, Ala.—Schönox

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Floor Covering News

JULY 20, 2020

Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of flooring solutions, has named Patrick Millot as its chief executive officer. “I very much look forward to working with Patrick,” said Edward Metcalf, Laticrete president for North America. “It The post Laticrete names Millot CEO appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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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

MAY 19, 2021

By Megan Salzano While 2020 was anything but ordinary, there was one thing the flooring industry could count on: the continued popularity of the resilient category. It will come as no surprise that resilient—led mostly by the rigid core/SPC sub-segments —once again registered gains while many other flooring categories in 2020 did not.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 15, 2022

In his most recent position with Taylor Adhesives , the company said he was a guiding presence for the company and his clients. Taylor Adhesives said Egan was an icon in the flooring adhesive industry and the perfect combination of company and customer advocate. Ted) Egan appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

Coverings’ three primary pavilions and sponsors of the show, Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and Tile of Spain, will feature a robust showcase of the newest and most innovative tile, stone and installation products. The post Coverings releases 2023 product previews appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2022

Much like life, the design process is a constant movement between testing, adjusting, learning and improving,” said Tommy Keener, senior design director for Tarkett North America. Tarkett’s ethos Modular with Omnicoat Technology prevents moisture, pH or previous adhesives from affecting the floor installation.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 10, 2022

Starnet Commercial Flooring, the world’s largest network of full-service commercial flooring contractors, revealed the winners of its 2022 Design Awards Competition during a special ceremony here recently. CB Flooring. Ardex, Armstrong Flooring. LVR Commercial Flooring. LVR Commercial Flooring. Healthcare.

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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

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Powerbond was introduced in 1967 and decades later, is still ahead of its time,” said Roxane Spears, vice president, sustainability, Tarkett North America. 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.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 7, 2020

a leader in specialty adhesives and installation systems for building construction, recently received two 2020 Starnet Design Awards. Each year, the firm holds its design awards program, where excellence in various commercial floor covering installations is recognized. Vincent’s Hospital Pediatric Emergency Center project.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2020

New, enhanced and ongoing training services are needed to elevate the skilled trade status of flooring installers,” said Pleshek, executive director and co-founder of NAFCT. He noted that flooring installation is typically one of the most expensive components of the construction project but is not always respected as such. “Not

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2023

“From the scent of fresh pine needles to the sound of waves crashing against the shore, nature awakens our senses and renews our spirits,” said Omoleye Simmons, vice president of design for Tarkett Contract, North America. “We The post Tarkett refreshes Renewal series appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

Schönox HPS North America, Inc. The post Schönox continues online training seminars appeared first on Floor Covering News. has added to its lineup of technical training and seminars that provide opportunities to learn about the full range of its products, installation tips and subfloor preparation details.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 14, 2020

Schönox HPS North America, Inc. The post Schönox adds to training, seminar program appeared first on Floor Covering News. has added to its lineup of technical training and seminars that provide opportunities to learn about the full range of its products, installation tips and subfloor preparation details. Register here.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MAY 1, 2015

In 2009 Jorge’s job was expanded again, and he became the Regional Sales Manager for Latin America, which includes Mexico, Caribbean, Central America and the northern cone of South America. Jorge has been an integral part in building our business in Mexico and in Latin America.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Schönox HPS North America has hired Robert Gucker III as a technical sales representative serving the Long Island, Queens and Brooklyn areas. The post Schönox adds Gucker as technical sales rep appeared first on Floor Covering News. Robert Gucker III. Florence, Ala.—Schönox

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

1 culprit of catastrophic flooring failures in North America. This is often due to condensed construction schedules, fast-tracked projects on land with poor drainage, increased environmental regulations and new flooring materials. Excess moisture is the No. Fuller Construction Products.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

has named Eric Loferski director of marketing, consumer & construction business unit – North America. He will be working out of Bostik’s North American headquarters here. The post Bostik names Loferski director of marketing appeared first on Floor Covering News. Eric Loferski. Wauwatosa, Wis.—Bostik, Bostik, Inc.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2020

Schönox HPS North America, Inc. Schönox subfloor products can convert almost any floor space to healthcare use, quickly and safely. Conversion of the floors to suitable healthcare surfaces is off paramount importance. The post Schönox offers online technical training appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 11, 2020

will reach its 90 th year of operation due in no small part to the company’s steadfast commitment to introducing customers to what’s new and important in the flooring industry,” explained Joe Choflet, vice president – general manager, Michael Halebian & Co. expand partnership appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

Having solid regional leadership allows Laticrete to provide even more care and attention to detail for our customers in all corners of North America that we serve.”. The post Laticrete bolsters regional sales arm with vice president promotions appeared first on Floor Covering News. Brett Spencer.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MAY 2, 2016

Greg started with ARDEX as Senior Financial Analyst and most recently was promoted to Category Business Manager, Flooring and Finishing Segments. May 8, 2016 marks Martin Reilly’s 10 year Anniversary with ARDEX Americas. Marty has helped launch many new products, and has been responsible for scaling up trial batches.

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