How to Floor Tile

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

There are a number of Natural Stone products you see installed in shower design centers all over made from Marble, Travertine and yes, Slate. I think Natural Stone is fine for trim and Design Elements but not a good product for the whole thing. My advice and I know a lot of design centers will hate me for this but, "don't do it".

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2020

The success of the Congoleum brand is a direct result of the loyal and professional distribution partners representing our products every day,” said Keith Anderson, senior vice president. Funsten & Company now distributing Congoleum VCT appeared first on Floor Covering News. Funsten president. The post B.R.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

I run Flooring Dealers & More, one of the largest Facebook groups in the retail flooring space. The people in the flooring industry are some of the hardest working people I know, so you can also appreciate the work that goes into orchestrating this massive event. All these pioneers are in the flooring business.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Las Vegas—The tile and stone category is not immune to the effects of encroaching vinyl flooring products and is perhaps the hardest hit by current labor woes; however, these obstacles have not stopped it from being one of only two aspirational categories in the industry. February 2/10, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 16. By Megan Salzano.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 17, 2018

After investigating and interpreting metropolitan style and the arid desert landscapes of Arizona, these creative partners have continued their travels, heading south in search of new inspiration. Boss Metallic Grey from Stage by Diesel Living and Iris Ceramica. They have been interacted and blended to deliver a new vision of urban living.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Tom Duffy Company has partnered with Schönox HPS North America to provide the full Schönox subfloor solutions line across its 29 locations in California, Nevada and Arizona. The post Tom Duffy Company to distribute Schönox products appeared first on Floor Covering News. /Manteca, Calif.—Tom

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 20, 2020

A key strength of the Daltile brand is the breadth and depth of product offered, according to Maria Snow, marketing manager for the Daltile advisory board program. The ultimate goal is to equip our retail partners for success with our products and increase retailer sales.”. Kelly Taylor, Ambassador Floor (St Louis, Mo.).

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Floor Covering News

JULY 19, 2023

S LCC Flooring, under the guidance of Jan Luan, owner/president, is embarking on a major expansion nationally, leaving its West Coast roots to venture to other untapped markets. We’re excited for our growth plan and have the right team to execute it,” Rocha told Floor Covering News. During the five years Van Nuys, Calif.-based

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 30, 2019

Product is Euphoria, flask shape, After Midnight glaze color. Products are from the Kiddo Collection – The glass tile mosaic is Otomi, the stone tile mosaic is Creature of the Night. Product Image is Diesel Ribbed Oxide in Metal Rusty color. Product is the Euclid Mosaic. Heart of the Home. A Place to Recharge.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

Flooring retailers, including those looking to gain back lost dollars from the growing popularity of vinyl products, would do well to turn to tile and stone, which offers high dollar sales and high margins, according to suppliers at The International Surface Event (TISE) held in Las Vegas earlier this year. Las Vegas—With the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Lions Floor has taken another big step toward building its national supply chain infrastructure with the recent grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art distribution center in Houston. In addition to flooring products, we have moldings, transitions and moisture barriers. Lions Floor is not one of those companies.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 26, 2021

Roughly 80% of Lions Floor’s offering consists of SPC products. By Reginald Tucker T he skyrocketing popularity of SPC/rigid core continues to lure new players to the game—from those that manufacture other flooring products to pure startups. Each comes with their own unique story or product iteration.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 22, 2014

We just happened to meet because she called to talk about cement tile for her new restaurant, The Coronet , in Tucson, Arizona. The Traditional French floor tile in cool Misty Jade with hints of bold Peapod set against a complex Pearl Grey and defining Jet Black. floor tile. green building products. Product Plug.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The American Flooring Distributor lineup comprises SPC rigid core flooring and waterproof laminate. T he hyper-competitive segment like waterproof flooring —particularly SPC and waterproof laminate—has ushered in a bevy of new players looking to get in on the action. American Flooring Distributor (AFD) is one of those companies.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Diamond W Supply, a Tarkett company , has acquired Prime Premium Waterproof Flooring from Virginia Hardwood. The company can now offer the best-selling line to customers in Northern California while also continuing to serve customers in Southern California, Arizona and Nevada. City of Industry, Calif.—Diamond

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Its thixotropic properties make MAPEI Ultralite Mortar Pro an excellent choice for large-format tile installations on floors and walls,” said Brian Pistulka, MAPEI Business Manager for Tile and Stone Installation Systems. Industry Insights Innovations Product Information' www.mediterranea-usa.com.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 18, 2021

By Ken Ryan B ehind every successful floor covering retailer is a supplier—or core group of vendors—with a vested interest in the health and vitality of that retailer. TDG is obsessed with its customers’ success and prides itself on providing visually appealing and differentiated products. “We Engineered Floors.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Coming up with just the right combination of merchandising displays, installed flooring, product placement, lighting and even open space can be a challenge, especially for floor covering dealers with limited showroom space. Arizona Hardwood Floor Supply Phoenix Bring the outside in. Right at home.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 25, 2020

will assume distribution rights for Armstrong Flooring’s products in northern California and in Nevada, beginning April 1, 2020. Funsten for their commitment and service over the years,” said Brent Flaharty, senior vice president and chief customer experience officer for Armstrong Flooring. Lancaster, Pa.–Tri-West Tri-West Ltd.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Galleher, the largest flooring distributor on the west coast and third largest in the U.S., is expanding its presence in Arizona by opening its second full-service branch in the Deer Valley area of North Phoenix. The branch is designed as a one-stop shop for all commercial and residential flooring needs. Phoenix, Ariz.—

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 11, 2023

Every two weeks, FCNews seeks out flooring retailers across the country to offer their advice on hot topics of the day. Tim Hosea, Arizona Hardwood Floor Supply, Tempe Ariz. Carlton Billingsley, Floors and More, Benton, Ark. Carlton Billingsley, Floors and More, Benton, Ark. We had two pleasant surprises.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Through this partnership, Shaw Sports Turf will showcase its products throughout the event spaces leading up to the 2024 national championship game, slated for Monday, January 8 at NRG Stadium here. This sponsorship also designates Shaw as the official flooring provider of the College Football Playoff.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 17, 2020

—Schönox HPS North America and Galleher have developed a strategic partnership to provide subfloor products throughout a West Coast footprint encompassing 15% of the flooring market. With annual revenues in excess of $215 million, Galleher is one of the largest flooring distributors in the U.S. After making its U.S.

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Burgin Construction

MARCH 16, 2018

Your countertops are going to be one of the most used surfaces in your entire home, after the floors, so you want to make sure that it meets all of your expectations. Brands such as Arizona, Pental, MSI, and others are constantly adding new options and updated products.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 20, 2021

.— Ecore Athletic contributed to Arizona State University’s (ASU) remodeling of its 234,000-square-foot student fitness center. The flooring was too slick with no traction and our weight machines would move all over the place. Also, the product didn’t dampen the noise very well either.”.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Kozikowski brings to Galleher over two decades of senior-level leadership and success in the building products industry. Hamar will work closely with Kozikowski in the transition of management at Galleher, which ranks in the top five flooring distributors in the U.S.,

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2022

According to the company, Witkin has an impressive career in the flooring industry, most recently as president of north american sales for Aperion Surfaces, and was instrumental in building the company from its inception. Prior to Aperion, Witkin was the executive vice president of sales for Avalon Flooring for six years.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Karndean Designflooring has tackled its 50 years in flooring with a steadfast refusal to bring anything other than superior design and top-notch service to its retail partners each year—a pillar of the brand that has not waivered since its founding in 1973. “We That sacred trust doesn’t come easy—as many flooring dealers will attest.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 14, 2022

Then there are issues with product availability, shipping delays and, now, rising fuel costs. Some suggestions: Your customers are fully aware of the inflation that is affecting all products they wish to purchase—not just flooring. I see many flooring dealers do this as a knee-jerk reaction to a shrinking economy.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

By Ken Ryan—T he face of flooring distribution is changing as large distributors flush with cash expand territories either through acquisitions or taking on new lines. ACF Distributors and All Floor Supply acquired Gardner Industries, a full-service wholesale flooring distributor in the New York/New Jersey market. Tri-West Ltd.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 9, 2020

“Mind share is a marketing term that describes the amount of consumer awareness or popularity surrounding a particular product, idea, or company,” wrote Will Kenton, editor with Investopedia. That was the challenge facing New Braunfels Flooring (NBF), named after the Texas city in which it is based.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2022

By Reginald Tucker—After several years of losing market share to wood-look products, wood flooring is regaining momentum. That’s according to research conducted by the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), which estimates solid wood floors saw a 20% increase in 2021, ending the year with the highest share rate since 2007.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2024

Those were just of the main findings of a wide-ranging keynote presentation delivered by Lauren Saidel-Baker, economist with ITR Economics, in her address to commercial flooring contractors in attendance at the recent Fuse Alliance conference here earlier this month. Even here in Arizona, which is still growing.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Planet Recycling has products and services including flooring waste management, carpet recycling and installation supplies. Palopoli will direct the new Aquafil carpet recycling collection point to increase used carpet collection both in Arizona and California. Planet Recycling, Inc., based in Phoenix, Ariz.,

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

You would need 600 flooring projects to reach your goal in 2020. If you need 600 flooring projects that means you need to see 1,200 customers. You can increase your average ticket price by offering more expensive products. You can make a habit of measuring other rooms and offering more flooring.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2022

A flooring dealer recently asked me, “Should I change the name of my company so I can go after more affluent clients?”. Let’s say you are really good at installing vinyl flooring on stairs. In short, you are making the desired product sexy and interesting. Then reference your process in your marketing.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 16, 2012

It’s also been reported that floor covering store sales have increased as well. Catalina Research forecasts are that we may see stronger floor covering sales for 2012, but all bets are off for 2013.”. In third quarter 2011, housing permits nationwide increased by 6.5 percent, and existing home sales grew by 17.8 They were down 7.9

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