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Tile Collections from Indonesia Feature Trending Shapes

Rubble Tile

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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Stats 2023: Laminate resurgence drives sales higher

Floor Covering News

The disparity in growth rates, industry observers say, can be attributed to slightly higher costs related to production/shipping, as well as more of an emphasis on better quality goods—those in the 10mm to 12mm range versus activity at the opening price point associated with 7mm products. of sales—up from 4.6% last year.

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Made in USA: Momentum builds for domestic manufacturing

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based flooring manufacturers who continue to ramp up domestic efforts but also overseas suppliers as they build production facilities in the U.S. The industry’s increased emphasis on domestic production coincides with overall manufacturing activity in the U.S. The only LVT product I do not see being produced domestically is loose lay.

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Benchwick: From the background to the forefront

Floor Covering News

Most of the core materials used in existing rigid core products are more susceptible to oil prices; we don’t have to worry about that.” . It’s a 4mm product with the performance similar to an 8mm SPC. Envision —An AI-inspired image rendering tool that allows for more customized replications of tile, stone and hardwood visuals. .

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TISE explores markets beyond North America

Floor Covering News

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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Stats 2021: The numbers don’t lie

Floor Covering News

But back then it was less expensive products like VCT, vinyl sheet, resilient tile and less expensive carpet. About 90% of the product comes from Asia, thus making it the segment most impacted by supply chain disruptions. We also do not include stone flooring because to this point it’s a hard number to get an accurate read on.

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Armstrong Flooring wins three 2019 Good Design awards

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It recognizes the latest, most advanced products and designs for their innovation and invention. Good Design covers new consumer products, graphics and packaging designed and manufactured in Europe, Asia, Africa and North and South America. Winning products are featured on the Good Design website.