Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2022

Today’s professional installers have no shortage of adhesives from which to choose when executing their flooring projects. In most cases, though, the floor layer’s choice of glue used boils down to ease of use, familiarity, cost and, of course, dependability. Following is a sampling of some of those products: Bostik. Sika/Dritac.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

The waterproof label has transcended its rigid core roots and is now touted across a variety of flooring constructions—from SPC to tile and even hardwood and underlayment. Vinyl, hardwood, laminate Luxury vinyl flooring and all its iterations remains one of the hottest categories to date with growth outpacing all other categories.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 24, 2020

As the resilient category continues to expand into various subsegments—LVT, WPC and SPC—flooring dealers have had to stay abreast of where each product, once installed, will truly thrive. SPC can also be the ideal product for a consumer looking for a high-performing floor. Consider the surroundings. Specify according to need.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

As the resilient category continues to expand into various subsegments, flooring dealers have had to stay abreast of where each product—once installed—will truly thrive. SPC can also be the ideal product for a consumer looking for a high-performing floor. For instance, areas with direct sunlight could benefit from an SPC product.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 21, 2014

This Amsterdam apartment boasts a transparent living room designed by Denoldervleugels Architects & Associates , where a neutral color palette was attractively contrasted by dark “separating” frames that add depth to the open floor-plan apartment. Classy living rooms with a contemporary edge make for unforgettable spaces.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

There’s no denying the flooring industry is in dire need of new installers. As Don Roberts, proprietor of Central Alabama Flooring, explained, “95% of installers today have had no professional training. As Don Roberts, proprietor of Central Alabama Flooring, explained, “95% of installers today have had no professional training.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

By Ken Ryan Specialty flooring retailers are constantly employing methods to up their game, especially as it relates to exclusive, higher-margin product offerings and, of course, personalized service, in an effort to grow the business and even beat big boxes. A Home Depot or Lowe’s may have name recognition and draw a lot of people.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio—The winners of the 2022 Pinnacle Awards were announced during the Natural Stone Institute Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas. The floor-to-ceiling walls are made from Blanc Absolute Marble. Ceramic Harmony Huntsville, Ala. Western Tile & Marble Contractors Redmond, Wash. StoneWorks Bluffton, S.C.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 21, 2023

The consensus among the major resilient flooring suppliers is that once the dust clears, 2023 will see resilient sales down mid-to-high single digits. “A In fact, FCNews ’ Statistical issue showed just how important price increases were to the flooring industry in 2022. In terms of volume, the category saw just a 4.7%

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

Builders are increasingly embracing new, high-performance vinyl flooring materials in response to the growing popularity of hard surfaces. This should bode well for flooring in the next year. These and other positive developments contributed to an uptick for flooring sales to this segment about midway through the year.

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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. This year’s Floor Covering News “Industry Disrupters” 2024 issue features all manner of players that are—or are poised to—shake things up. Changing the rules.

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