Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

—Customers and colleagues attending a recent Schönox Hands ÖN training session at the company’s Florence Support Center split their week between learning the speed and performance characteristics of both Schönox and Porsche, according to the company.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2024

Atlanta—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will focus on the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) and the Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) programs during Coverings 2024 taking place April 22-25, 2024, here. Knowing and understanding standards and specifications is key to growing the tile industry.”

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

King Tile & Construction of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has formally begun expansion into the U.S. Founded in 2015, King Tile is one of the oldest firms in North America exclusively focused on the fabrication and installation of porcelain slabs in both residential and commercial applications. This product is not going away.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

At Greenbuild 2016, TCNA announced UL certification of the Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for tile mortars and tile grouts made in North America. With this announcement, building design professionals have even more reason to “think tile” and “think North American” when building green.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. To contribute, tiles and related installation materials on a project (mortars, grouts, etc.) “It’s not easy to get on that list. .

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 4, 2017

Tile Industry Launches Inspiration and Education Initiative; Why Tile Debuts Here at Coverings. Orlando, FL) – The tile industry has united in a marketing and education initiative designed to inspire consumers and provide information on all of tile’s benefits. CTDA Home | Contact Us. April 4, 2017.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2013

The STAINMASTER® brand, one of the country’s leading brands of flooring, announces an expansion into tile and grouting products and Columbia’s Tile Center will be one of the initial retailers for these products. Jodi is thrilled to be back in Gamecock country to participate in the launch of this exciting line of products.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

Ardex Americas is set to acquire TiLite, a manufacturer of building materials for shower systems. This step comes as a continuation of Ardex’s growth strategy in the North American tile industry, the company said. Aliquippa, Pa.— I’m especially excited to welcome Scott Carroll to the Ardex Family.”.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2020

Experts suggest the pandemic might not have a significant bearing on their perception of “Made in America” among younger generations. Experts suggest it might not have a significant bearing on their perception of “Made in America.”. So, how important is the “Made in America” label to these two generations?

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MAY 2, 2017

Aliquippa, PA, April 8, 2017 – ARDEX Americas, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance building products, received the 2017 Healthiest Employers in Western Pennsylvania award by the Pittsburgh Business Times. This marks the fifth time ARDEX Americas has won the award.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 31, 2016

Green Squared Certified® Sustainable Tiles and Tile Installation Materials Qualify for New LEED Credit. Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2016.

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Granada Tile

JUNE 13, 2018

At Granada Tile, we go above providing you with just the tile design you desire for your space. We give you background and share the encaustic tile history, so you can share what you’ve learned when you are entertaining and your guests are admiring your newly adorned home. Where do Encaustic Tiles Originate?

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Daltile’s Rekindle tile flooring collection features StepWise and Microban technology, making it more slip resistant while also eliminating 99% of bacteria on the tile surface. In 2019, the tile flooring category experienced its first decline in a decade as tariffs and antidumping legislation hit the market. versus August 2021.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

government purchasing officials to aid in identifying and procuring environmentally sustainable products and services. “In establishing a sustainability initiative, it was our desire to put in place one standard and one mark across the tile industry to cover the products used over the course of an installation. About TCNA.

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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

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

According to the company, that theme of partnerships and sharing good ideas runs throughout Mohawk’s new ESG Report, which includes stories about people, products and processes from around the globe. Ceramic tile. More than 90% of the wood used in Mohawk’s U.S. premium laminate flooring is recycled content.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

First came the advent of large-format tile designs, providing the customer with greater coverage (not to mention some great new looks) while using fewer total tiles. Still, large-format tile came with its own challenges, not the least of which was the weight of the material. Now let’s talk size.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2022

Las Vegas—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) invites the tile industry to its booth (N3163) at Coverings 2022, taking place here, April 5-8, 2022 , for a demonstration of “GPTP By the Standard” and to witness the Mud Walls and Mud Floors Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) program tests. to 4 p.m. “On

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2022

FCNews rounded up a few installers, contractors and craftsman/craftswomen to identify the adhesive products that help them seal the deal on the job site. Following is a sampling of some of those products: Bostik. Whether it’s ceramic, porcelain, granite or marble this product has it covered. Divergent Adhesives.

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Building Moxie

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Of course, I didn’t know what this “new” siding product was. Thin, but not as thin as the cement-based siding tiles that came as a stock option on my parents’ 1971 split-level. James Hardie products now appear on over 8 million homes in North America. *. Product Benefits for HomeOwners Also Benefit Pros.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. What Lies Beneath: How the Tile Community Saved the Day with Proper Preparation. Exterior Tile Veneers. Materials & Trends.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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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. A key one was the group’s signature CIM training and certification program, which has grown exponentially. In addition, the event included several educational sessions as well as two keynote presentations.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MARCH 28, 2017

ARDEX Building for Growth in the Americas. ARDEX Americas has announced the expansion of their Dallas, Georgia manufacturing facility to include warehouse and production capabilities in support of both the ARDEX and HENRY brands. The facility is designed to allow for future growth.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 23, 2018

April 23, 2018 – Fishman Flooring Solutions , a leading distributor of flooring and flooring installation products, has presented ARDEX Americas with its 2017 Vendor Partner Award, recognizing the company for its contributions to Fishman’s sales growth. They must also provide superior marketplace support for those products.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has outlined the registration details and webinar schedule for the fifth and final edition of Coverings Connected for 2021. Tile Installations and Critical Lighting” will be second in the lineup and is scheduled for 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2020

–Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host a brand-new digital experience called Coverings Connected. Attendees of Coverings Connected are also able to engage with 900+ exhibitors through online exhibitor galleries and the New Product Showcase.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 17, 2021

By Ken Ryan The never-ending task of recruiting and training installers has been a flooring industry bugaboo for decades. Cross training. Cross training has been one of the things that have alleviated the scheduling, and we’ve invested in cross training to make the installers more versatile. to work out.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Las Vegas—As Welspun Flooring prepares to launch its new North American flooring product line, the company said it is looking to offer more than a quality product to its customers. New products rolling out this spring to North American customers are being debuted at The International Surfaces Event (TISE).

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2021

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) said the $10,000 matching grant from the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) generated a record response. We never imagined being able to triple the original goal that NTCA’s $10,000 matching grant envisioned,” said Scott Carothers, CTEF director of certification and training.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2022

market, which still relies on products manufactured outside America to feed the hungry beast that is consumer spending. All this has once again put the spotlight squarely on the subject of reshoring—broadly defined as the return of manufacturing to America that had previously been outsourced to other countries. Harry Moser.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 12, 2023

FCICA suppliers provided product demonstrations over the course of the two-day event. These included demos from ARDEX Americas, H.B. A total of 156 people registered to attend the event and 39 member companies exhibited during the product showcase. Fuller Construction/TEC, Floorcloud, Maxxon, Mapel and Sunbelt, to name a few.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Ardex Americas launched a new customer campaign titled “Built by You, Backed by Ardex,” which incorporates elements from all segments of the business. Ardex said it is proud to back tradesmen and tradeswomen with a commitment to manufacturing exceptional products and systems. Aliquippa, Pa.—Ardex general manager sales and marketing.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2024

In flooring, it can be as explosive as developing completely new product formulations that offer consumers features/benefits not previously available—we’re looking at you, WPC. Ukraine is a major exporter of agricultural commodities such as wheat and corn, and the conflict has disrupted production and export capabilities.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Daltile’s new Defend is a distinct product line of high-performance ceramic tile featuring Microban technology, which will not wash off or wear away. By Megan Salzano-Birch—After two years of slow decline, the tile category is back on top. ceramic tile consumption rose 23.7% billion square feet of ceramic tile, up 34.8%

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 11, 2023

I saw the same product cheaper at the store down the street—can you match it?” That’s similar to the approach taken by sales representatives at Grigsby’s Carpet, Tile & Hardwood, Tulsa, Okla. We have found that if you engage the customer in conversation, most of the time the sale is yours if you have the product they like.

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