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Coverings 2023 Installation & Design Award winners announced

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Orlando— Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, announced Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards for 17 projects that showcase distinction in creativity, craftsmanship and outstanding use of materials. a design studio Boca Raton, Fla. San Francisco, Calif.

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Coverings names Installation & Design Award winners

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—Coverings has announced the 18 projects receiving the Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards for 2020. The CID Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the design and installation of tile and stone in both residential and commercial projects. “We Commercial Stone Design: Redefining the Classic Brownstone.

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In-store financing supports retail strategies

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Now, easy, flexible shopping means everything from mobile design appointments to curb-side pickup and even at-home and virtual experiences. Consumer financing is probably the most underutilized sales tool by most flooring retailers,” said Keith Spano, president of Flooring America/Flooring Canada. “On The best average 35%.

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Decocer thinks ‘big’ with small tile

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Decocer’s ceramic library offers a wide range of options in terms of color, finish, shape, format and design. Decocer can propose designs for customers, but it also listens to clients when more custom-designed tiles are required. I hope to continue our relationships as new projects arise for ceramics,” he added.

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How dealers beat big boxes

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Dealers told FCNews there is no single strategy that can be deployed to beat big boxes. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Flooring consumers are predominantly affluent homeowners who place value on style, design and quality,” Westvalley Group’s Daya said. That little thing, right there, sets me apart from everybody.”.

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What retailers had to say about Surfaces 2022

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–Raffi Sarmazian, Sarmazian Brothers, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Product-wise, I liked Cali—good styles and designs as well as price points and distribution strategy. I accomplished all I needed to and could have used a couple more hours on the show floor. I was happy to see as many vendors present as there was.

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Breaking into tile without breaking the bank

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Emser Tile currently operates 78 branch locations around the country that are designed to service flooring dealers and their clients as needed. For those who can tackle the category at the retail level, benefits abound—higher profit margins and ticket sales as well as forging a reputation for style and design, to name a few.

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