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Must-have product introductions of 2023

Floor Covering News

Classen: Ceramin Ceramin tiles are the ideal alternative to ceramic and natural stone. Ceramin tiles are extremely thin, making them ideal for renovations as they can be easily trimmed with a cutter knife and applied with a special adhesive. SELLING POINT : Products are made from recycled polypropylene, not PVC.

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Shaw Floors looks to ‘Elevate’ retailers’ offerings

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Stacy Smith, sales manager, Ridout Lumber Co., All you have to do is add adhesive. We also have a couple of high-end, Italian-made products with the use of carving effect and gloss level changes that really make that product resemble natural stone, specifically a travertine, in this case.” Rogers, Ark.,

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Padding: The yin to hard surfaces’ yang

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By Elisabeth McGowan While underlayment is usually an easy sell alongside a carpet purchase, it’s not always top of mind when finalizing a hard surface sale. One of the common complaints of hard surface flooring is just that—it’s hard,” said Chris Palmer, vice president of sales, Leggett & Platt. Leggett & Platt.

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Customers share A+ products from 2021

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By Ken Ryan—For many flooring retailers, 2021 represented their best sales year on record. About the product: Panoramic Porcelain provides the visual and style of natural stone with the durability, cleanability and attractive price of porcelain. The 20-mil surface wear layer is enhanced with a ceramic micro-bead finish.

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Industry associations ramp up training efforts

Floor Covering News

Organizations across the industry are updating their training and educational programs to aid installers, sales representatives and other flooring professionals in perfecting their craft. Topics covered include floor prep, general hand and power tools, jobsite check procedures, adhesives, general layout and more. “In

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Your Room’s Focal Point: The Fireplace

Architectural Ceramics

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. Handmade tile can be even more varied due to the nature of the manufacturing process. The best way to know exactly the size is to measure it.

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Power of brands: Transparency on the rise

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Steeped in tradition, Sika-DriTac has manufactured premium-grade adhesives, underlayment, rubber sports flooring and installation solutions for the wood and resilient floor covering markets for more than 60 years. We prepare our inventory at least 50% more than our immediate sales. in 2020.”. Inventory. “We