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STATS: Tile sales decline, comeback looms large

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Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. In 2020, the category also represented 21.8%

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Must-have product introductions of 2023

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Classen: Ceramin Ceramin tiles are the ideal alternative to ceramic and natural stone. Research performed by the brand showed Soft Step achieving 70% higher sound absorption than other LVP options while being 46% warmer. Through extensive research and testing, the R&D and product teams achieved both with Cloud 9.

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FCNews 2nd annual FCNnovation Awards winners

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For retail sales associates, PFC is intended to be the easiest way to sell flooring—with confidence and simplicity. True Grout. i4F continues to drive innovation with True Grout on SPC/rigid core tiles and planks offering steadfast durability as well as a middle grout line mimicking two tiles in one. True Grout.

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Suppliers answer call as waterproof demand increases

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FCNews research found that the subsegment accounted for 37.1% Ceramic, stone looks impress. Indeed, vinyl products that resemble ceramic and stone visuals are all the rage. Fifteen of the new Korlok Select stones feature vinyl grouting that is integrated into the construction. of the LVT market, or 667.5

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Unilin makes good products even better

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We give companies the knowledge and necessary licenses to produce exciting innovative products,” said Floris Koopmans, sales director, IP, at Unilin Technologies. Over the years, especially the past few years, we kept inventing and putting more effort into research and development than ever before.”. Grout systems.

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Third annual FCNnovation award winners announced

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Through extensive research and testing, its R&D and product team achieved that by creating Cloud 9, the optimal fiber construction offering both luxurious softness and durability while maintaining cost effectiveness. This immensely speeds up installation while safeguarding the authentic look and feel of ceramic.

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DALTILE and LATICRETE DONATE MATERIALS TO TILE HOMES IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. The donors included members of longtime TPFH supporters Tile Council of North America, Ceramic Tile Distributors Association and National Tile Contractors Association. TPFH coordinated the donations on behalf of Habitat in San Diego County.

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