Architectural Ceramics

JULY 14, 2017

Because of the our nation’s Independence Day, the month of July is all about America. It’s there that Eden and her husband have active roles in the design and business side of things. ” Today, after 20 years of designing glass mosaics, Allison Eden Studios is expanding their artistry. Pratt & Larson.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 7, 2022

.— Portobello America has added Holly Badertscher as vice president of marketing, a new role within the organization. A 14-year veteran of the floor covering sector, Badertscher will be responsible for leading marketing and branding, communications, product development, market insights, merchandising and more.

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Floor Covering News

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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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. We’ve had great traffic at the show,” said Micah Hand, director of market- ing and product management, Florida Tile. “I

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

While many of the laminate, SPC and hybrid/rigid core products aim to deliver more value to the consumer, a significant portion of products showcased at Surfaces 2024 targeted the upper range of the flooring market—a place where many competing hard surfaces fear to tread. These trees were 300, 400 or 500 years old.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 23, 2024

Atlanta—Merola Tile Distributors of America introduced Valor, its new line of premium, American-made porcelain tiles at Coverings. Valor tiles, available in a 6-inch x 24-inch format, aim to capture the essence of America with their distinctive wood-grain appearance, designed to bring a rustic, gritty strength into any outdoor setting.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

What’s more, much of the production of these waterproof products is happening right here in the U.S. Made-in-America suppliers agree there are a variety of benefits to their customers, not the least of which is shorter lead times—a timely advantage given the hardship imported LVTs continue to face today.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2022

Technical sales teams from Sika and Merkrete were on hand at at the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation’s (CTEF) headquarters recently to conduct tile-setting training. Pendleton, S.C.—Technical The post Sika, Merkrete conduct training at CTEF appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 10, 2024

Atlanta— Coverings , the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has unveiled the honorees of the annual Rock Star Awards ahead of Coverings 2024, taking place April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center here.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2024

The Flooring Sustainability Summit will bring together sustainability leaders within the flooring industry, architects and designers, policymakers, advocacy groups and more. Sustainability is not merely about products—it’s a guiding principle that shapes every aspect of our operations.

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Floor Covering News

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. Consumers will be drawn to this display from both the lighting and the breadth and depth of products.”. SPC/rigid core.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

The ceramic, stone and porcelain tile category remains one of only two truly aspirational product categories within the industry, meeting the needs of the high-end market in several ways. Customization options are highly valued in the high-end market,” Paulo Pereira, vice president, national product, MSI, told Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

While the LVT category and its SPC/rigid core subsegments continue to dominate the flooring market at the expense of other products, flooring retailers would be remiss to abandon carpet, laminate and sheet vinyl as viable revenue opportunities. Jamie Welborn, VP of product management, Mohawk. Travis Bass, EVP of sales, Swiss Krono USA.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Dallas, Texas—This Friday is National Tile Day 2024 and Daltile , the largest designer and manufacturer of tile in North America, wants to kick-off the celebration by highlighting the myriad of attributes that make tile an outstanding component of residential and commercial design, construction and remodeling.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Dal-Tile is parent company of three leading brands of tile, stone and countertop products—Daltile, Marazzi and American Olean—featured throughout AR Homes’ nationwide luxury custom home builds. “AR Daltile’s commitment to quality, innovation and design perfectly aligns with our vision of delivering the best in custom home building.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 28, 2013

floor coverings sales. During 2013, dollar and square feet sales are estimated to increase by 7.0% Catalina estimates that ceramic tile will increase its share of overall floor coverings sales in square feet and dollars and its share of hard surface flooring. rising to $2.5 billion and 2.4 billion square feet.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 24, 2021

laminate flooring market that hadn’t occurred since 2015— the category actually grew in terms of both sales and volume. FCNews research pegged laminate flooring sales at the first point of distribution in the U.S. of total flooring sales and 5.6% By Reginald Tucker In 2020, something interesting happened in the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

From trending design to innovative surface solutions, high-value educational opportunities and networking events, the show resonated with attendees and exhibitors alike. I really like to see people in the booths experiencing the product. Michael Ward, vice president of sales, Portobello America, put it simply: “Everybody’s here.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

Emser Tile currently operates 78 branch locations around the country that are designed to service flooring dealers and their clients as needed. It requires expertise beyond typical product knowledge, access to highly skilled installers and a customer base looking for aspirational products that increase property/resale values.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2024

However, where laminate has had to play “catch-up” in recent years is in the waterproof/water-resistant department—the domain of rigid core products like SPC and WPC. Following is an overview of some of the latest laminate flooring products designed to give rigid core a run for its money.

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Building Moxie

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Of course, I didn’t know what this “new” siding product was. James Hardie products now appear on over 8 million homes in North America. *. We [are] the first to know of new products and best practices.”. Here, pros climb the ranks by simply letting Hardie know which jobs were completed using Hardie products.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

. “Novalis is continually innovating to provide customers with the highest-quality products in luxury vinyl flooring and a key focus area is on the product’s sustainable attributes—from raw material extraction to end-of-life expectations,” said Jay Thomas, executive director, VSC.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

However, scores of suppliers of competitive waterproof products such as resilient and even some high-performance laminates and hybrids are responding by highlighting select collections that provide retailers with trade-up opportunities and, by extension, higher profit margins. We decided we’re not going to the bottom anymore.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

Preliminary FCNews research shows the commercial flooring market totaled $6.488 billion in sales in 2021, an uptick of 6% over 2020. The coronavirus pandemic impacted all sectors of the economy last year as businesses saw supply chains interrupted, demand for products and services decline, and government-mandated closures.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings, Tenet sessions.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Mohawk earned praise from judges in two categories—style and design (SolidTech Premier with Signature HDX technology) and best larger booth design. Now in its 13th year, the awards program has become the benchmark for new product excellence and booth design at the industry’s premier trade show.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 31, 2023

Laminate is making a resurgence for sure,” said Brian Parker, vice president of product management for AHF Products. so you get a made-in-the-USA product that’s waterproof.” so you get a made-in-the-USA product that’s waterproof.” Other industry observers agree.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

FCNews research shows commercial flooring revenues (including specified business as well as Main Street sales) totaled $6.134 billion last year—a falloff of 11.1% The corporate market took the biggest hit in 2020 as its share fell from 42% of sales in 2019 to approximately 38% last year. compared to 2019. Hard surface surge continues.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 23, 2020

The winner represents a company that not only has a rich history and sells a diverse array of Italian ceramic products but also demonstrates a deep passion and knowledge of their trade and a desire to build awareness around the lasting and superior quality of Italian-made design. A high-caliber corporate image. 2, 2020.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 31, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA — MAY 20, 2016) The growth and energy at the 2016 Coverings show strengthened the show’s position as the leading international tile and stone exhibition in North America. Chicago is a great town for the show, drawing in the architecture and design crowd, as well as retailers and distributors.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 16, 2013

has appointed Gary Davis as a Sales Representative, responsible for the Southeast United States. Davis arrives with 15 years of experience with ceramic and porcelain products at EPC America, where he was a regional Sales manager. Bellavita Tile Inc. Davis stated. www.bellavitatile.com. Industry Insights'

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

They don’t make the flooring products consumers buy; they provide the underlying technology that makes the floors they buy even better. Many manufacturers have changed the structure of their boards to make them more water resistant, but that makes the product very expensive. Hotspotproof.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2022

The popularity of bamboo and cork flooring remains strong despite the intense competition from the deluge of LVP/SPC products. That benefit speaks to many consumers who are wanting to shop and design more responsibly. However, despite all these positive attributes , bamboo and cork flooring products cannot sell themselves.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

A total of 156 people registered to attend the event and 39 member companies exhibited during the product showcase. FCICA recognized Atlanta Flooring Design Centers, Bonitz Flooring and DCO Commercial Floors as CIM “Champions” for having 15 or more employees who have attained CIM status.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2022

Las Vegas—Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has announced a comprehensive roster of both popular and new programs for Coverings 2022 —which will take place April 5-8, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center here. Three educational stages. Coverings Lounge.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2022

Best Overall in the Award of Excellence 2022 measured suppliers in 10 categories—product innovation, design, service, ease of doing business, professionalism of sales force, training/education, handling of claims, digital tools, on-time delivery and credit terms. In the mega over-$5 billion category, Mohawk edged Shaw.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In choosing their top retailer partners, suppliers looked beyond sales volume to other key attributes such as communication skills, trust, company culture and even benevolence as differentiating factors. Additionally, in 2020, the team gave their showroom a complete re-design, creating a beautiful and pleasing environment.

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