Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2020

There are two ways to look at the flooring industry as a whole in 2019, depending on whether ones sees the glass as half full or half empty. FCNews’ exclusive research reveals total 2019 flooring sales topped out at $23.07 Flooring currently sits just 4.6% On the other hand, the 0.4% That’s the good news. billion and 19.07

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 7, 2020

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Domotex asia/ChinaFloor 2020 said it will still hold the show from Aug. Despite the global health and economic challenges, Domotex asia/ChinaFloor did not cancel the show completely in 2020, like many other trade shows around the globe. 31 to Sept. Be there from Anywhere.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 6, 2020

Armstrong Flooring has received Good Design awards for Rigid Core Vantage, Migrations and Striations BBT, and Alterna engineered tile. Good Design covers new consumer products, graphics and packaging designed and manufactured in Europe, Asia, Africa and North and South America. Rigid Core Vantage. Lancaster, Pa.—Armstrong

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 22, 2021

Hamont, Belgium— i4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, has promoted David Song to the new position of chief commercial officer, Asia and Russia. i4F’s presence in Asia has blossomed under his leadership. David is by far the best man for the job,” said John Rietveldt, CEO.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2023

laminate flooring category generated in late 2020 and throughout 2021 continued to positively impact segment sales in 2022. Floor Covering News research shows the U.S. laminate flooring market generated approximately $1.382 billion in sales last year at the first point of sale—an uptick of 6% over the year prior.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2020

Hamont, Belgium—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, said it will be exhibiting in Hall 5.1 at Domotex asia/ChinaFloor 2020 being held Aug. We are extremely proud to be exhibiting, once again, at Domotex asia/ChinaFloor,” said John Rietveldt, I4F’s CEO. “We 31 – Sept.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

Hamont, Belgium—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, said it will continue its rapid expansion across China as well as an intensified focus on Vietnam and southeast Asia. To manage its continuously increasing business in Asia, I4F said it is actively accelerating its recruitment plans.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The tiles used below are Ice Cream Pink Mix 14 from Hup Kiong (Asia), though some lovely squat substitutes are Fish Scale Pink from Otto Tile & Design (UK) and Small Moroccan Fish Scales in 309E Grapefruit from Mercury Mosaics (USA). Mix lovely light pink floors with equally lovely pastel colours. Zellige Vintage Rose. Fan of Pink.

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Rubble Tile

AUGUST 17, 2021

Zen Paradise natural stone and pebble tiles are inspired by the tranquil, gorgeous beaches of Indonesia and Southeast Asia. They are passionate about ensuring their products are organic, high quality, and ethically sourced. On the many islands where Zen Paradise’s materials are found, nature produces.

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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

MAY 3, 2021

based flooring manufacturers who continue to ramp up domestic efforts but also overseas suppliers as they build production facilities in the U.S. Engineered Floors completed its massive SAM extrusion plant in Dalton in 2020. Shaw continues to invest in domestic manufacturing across all flooring categories. By Ken Ryan.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 20, 2023

Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. The post Duchateau, Martyn Lawrence Bullard collaborate appeared first on Floor Covering News. More information about this collaboration can be found on the company’s newly redesigned website.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

L as V egas —With every major flooring manufacturer represented, and with international attendees returning at their highest level in years, Surfaces ’24 very much hit the mark as the industry’s most important flooring event. “A Flooring dealers agreed Surfaces 2024 stood out in a number of ways. “I People were happy.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

About 90% of the product comes from Asia, thus making it the segment most impacted by supply chain disruptions. Home Depot reported flooring sales of $9.225 billion, up 13.1%, or $1.05 Lowe’s reported flooring sales of $4.95 Floor & De?cor Last year, we have total LVT up 31% in dollars and 15.5% billion, up 11.4%

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

As the parent company of Benchwick, Northann develops and produces high-quality flooring, wall panels and decorative surfaces in the U.S. As one of the fastest growing flooring producers, Benchwick earned a solid reputation by supplying many of the industry’s well-known SPC, WPC and LVT brands on a strictly private-label basis.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

Europe, Asia and the Middle East are the three next largest geographic areas. The post Tile of Spain outlines 2022 ceramic trends appeared first on Floor Covering News. According to Nomdedeu, Spain continues to export its tiles to more than 180 countries around the world, with the USA accounting for 22.9% of its exports.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Thomas Baert Shanghai, China—Domotex asia/ChinaFloor recently launched a series of interviews with key people in the flooring industry to highlight the current news, trends and updates. Following is what Thomas Baert, president of Firmfit and CFL Flooring, had to say about the future and current state of the industry.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Shanghai, China—The organizers of Domotex asia/ChinaFloor have confirmed that the leading flooring show in Asia Pacific will take place Aug. Domotex asia/ChinaFloor has seen a great success over its 21-year history. Domotex asia/ChinaFloor will also present a complete array of high-end design rugs from China and abroad.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 10, 2019

Dallas—The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo, the largest North American floor covering, stone, and tile industry event, is in development on a surface and design trade event in Asia for late 2019.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Thomas Baert Shanghai, China—Domotex asia/ChinaFloor recently launched a series of interviews with key people in the flooring industry to highlight the current news, trends and updates. Following is what Thomas Baert, president of Firmfit and CFL Flooring, had to say about the future and current state of the industry.

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Rubble Tile

OCTOBER 14, 2020

They are passionate about ensuring their products are natural, high quality, and ethically sourced from Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Rubble Tile is thrilled to introduce our newest vendor, Zen Paradise. On the many islands where Zen Paradise’s materials are found, nature produces renewable and abundant.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Shanghai, China—The flooring industry will soon meet to see the latest products and innovations at Domotex asia/ChinaFloor in Shanghai, March 26 to 28. This year’s show has attracted over 1,500 exhibitors from 40 countries spread out in 15 exhibition halls covering a total gross exhibition area of over 1,883,684 square feet.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2020

Hamont, Belgium—I4F has entered into an exclusive patent partnership with Quickstyle Industries, giving I4F the sole licensing rights for Quickstyle’s grout patent family in all major markets worldwide, including the United States, Europe and Asia/Pacific. “We The post I4F partners with Quickstyle appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 29, 2019

Shanghai, China—Domotex asia/ChinaFloor, the leading international flooring show in the Asia Pacific region, covers the entire supply chain of the flooring industry from raw materials to finished products and production technologies.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Shanghai, China—Domotex asia/ChinaFloor, the leading trade show for carpets and floor coverings in the Asia Pacific region, has expanded its design and conference areas for the 22nd edition. What’s more, each flooring sector will have a theme. The category will take […].

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Shanghai, China—The organizers of Domotex asia/ChinaFloor invite wood and resilient flooring professionals to become hosted buyers at the 2020 show and meet 60 top wood and resilient flooring manufacturers from the region.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Las Vegas—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, has introduced True Grout on SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The trend for wet rooms and en-suite bathrooms is driving demand for floor and wall products that imitate ceramics, according to i4F. Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

The strength and density of porcelain results in a higher PSI level, making it suitable for floor applications and commercial spaces. The Saadian Tombs in Marrakech, pictured above, show how glazed ceramic tile was used to cover the floors and walls. This thicker tile may be used indoor or out, on walls and floors. ″ x 9.5″

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

The resurgent laminate flooring category continued on its upward trajectory in 2021 as sales reached $1.304 billion, FCNews research shows. Barbara June, who took the reins as president of the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) last year, agreed. In terms of sales, laminate represented just 4.9% in 2016; and 6.6%

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

According to Durkan, the Cosmopolitan collection features a contemporary style inspired by global cultures from across the Americas, Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands and worldwide tribes, including the Batik, Aztec, Ikat, Kilim and Navajo. The post Durkan launches Cosmopolitan carpet collection appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Viken, Sweden—Välinge continues to expand its flooring business in Asia. During the first three quarters of 2019, the company has increased the number of local staff, announced a new service center and also managed to sign more than 20 new license agreements.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2023

In a repeat performance, Mohawk and Engineered Floors were the big winners in Floor Covering News ’ 27 th annual Award of Excellence competition , with Mohawk winning Best Overall in the over $5 billion category and Engineered Floors taking honors in the under $5 billion category. All were repeat winners.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Shanghai—Industry members attending the 21st edition of Domotex asia/ChinaFloor, the largest flooring exhibition in Asia Pacific, should expect to see an increase in companies showcasing resilient products. In 2019 the show will have five halls full of PVC, sports and outdoor decking flooring products.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2022

hardwood flooring market orchestrated a dramatic turnaround in 2021. FCNews research shows wood flooring sales at the first point of sale in 2021 totaled a record $2.67 The volume growth of the hardwood flooring market in 2021 was equally impressive. billion, a head-turning increase of 21% over 2020. last year. “We

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Containers came down, supply chain would ease; More stuff from Southeast Asia in lieu of Chinese. It was exciting to see Shaw return to the floor; An absence of 13 years, maybe more. It was exciting to see Shaw return to the floor; An absence of 13 years, maybe more. Wherever you looked from floor to roof.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 27, 2020

” aims is to motivate people to go beyond previous strategies, visions and experiences in flooring design and applications and look to the future, according to the show. In keeping with the lead theme of the fair, these inspiring interiors will present an optimistic, forward-looking angle on floor coverings.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 9, 2021

Sweden—Bjelin, owned by Välinge majority shareholder, Pervanovo Invest AB, began construction of what the company said is the world’s largest wood flooring factory in Ogulin, Croatia. It is slated to be used for the production of flooring featuring Woodura surface technology under license from Välinge Innovation. “I

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