Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. The collection is avail- able in three colors, surfaces and sizes. unveiled Lith at the show, a new indoor/outdoor collection.

Design 98

Design Natural Stone North America Las Vegas 98

Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

By Steven Feldman—Dallas—Shaw Industries heads into 2022 with a series of targeted introductions designed to line retailers’ pockets across its three signature brands: Shaw Floors , COREtec and Anderson Tuftex. Shaw is maintaining its 2021 strategy of phased introductions to ensure it can offer the hallmark service on which it prides itself.

Design 98

Design Products Adhesive Flooring 98

Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 9, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. To celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day which took place March 8th, check out some of Washington, DC’s most renowned women designers for some home inspiration. Oakton, VA , Sandra Meyers Design Studio. Ashburn Kitchen & Family Room Update , Paula Grace Designs.

Baltimore 130

Baltimore Interior Design Maryland DC 130

Realstone

AUGUST 11, 2023

The natural patterns, colors, and textures found in stone make it a unique and remarkable material. Stacking natural stones on top of one another creates a textured, three-dimensional facade that can either be rustic or modern, depending on the type of stone and design approach.

Stone 52

Stone Natural Stone Design Painted 52

Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

“We have the best product and design team in the industry,” Sheehan stated. Following is a sneak peek of the inspiration and technologies behind some of the new products and designs. Improvements are designed to enhance the realism across its ADURA Max and ADURA Rigid wood designs. CraftedEdge—A true ‘Bev-olution’.

Design 52

Design Guatemala Products Stone 52

Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 14, 2021

To not have been here would have been a missed opportunity,” said Mark Page, senior director, creative design and development, Mohawk Group. Mohawk, which won three Gold awards at the show , took full advantage of its time with designers to showcase its Waterways Project. The team continues to push the envelope.

Design 75

Design Strategy Standards Chicago 75

Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2018

April 16/23, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 22 This special FCNews Retail Education series, sponsored by 3M, is designed to help specialty retailers identify different advertising channels and strategies to.

Strategy 40

Strategy Design America Colors 40

Floor Covering News

JANUARY 5, 2024

According to the brand, its new additions focus on true consumer solutions, with products designed to meet homeowners’ most-desired performance benefits and messaging tested and proven to succeed at retail. Styles are organized in a good/better/best collection strategy with simplified pricing and an easy, one-stop merchandising experience.

Products 52

Products Strategy Meeting Grout 52

Floor Covering News

MARCH 28, 2024

.— Mannington has appointed Jeanette Himes as manager of residential carpet design. With her extensive experience in carpet design, Himes is set to bring a fresh perspective and creativity to the Phenix soft surface brand. Himes’ appointment is a testament to Mannington’s commitment to innovation and excellence in design.

Design 105

Design Strategy Trends Products 105

Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Dal-Tile, for example, revamped its show strategy and provided not only a way for dealers to find new products but a way for those dealers to experience the shopping journey as their consumer does. In fact, its new Sapphire Status won Best of Surfaces for Style & Design. Emser Tile also came to the show with a new strategy.

Tile 75

Tile Las Vegas Porcelain Strategy 75

Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

Today, ceramic and porcelain tile—in addition to their natural stone counterparts—offer endless style options for a consumer who has become focused on creating a singularly unique and design savvy experience at home. It’s meeting that modern farmhouse look with neutral colors, but it’s unique and affordable,” Llerena said.

Colors 59

Colors Ceramics Las Vegas Arizona 59

Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2021

Resilient flooring suppliers pulled out all the stops for this year’s event, showcasing everything from new stone looks that lend an unprecedented realism to rigid core’s visual appeal to unique installation opportunities that allow for intricate designs previously unattainable in the resilient category. But there’s more. Wood looks win.

Design 98

Design Las Vegas Stone Sales 98

Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It’s been great; we’ve been swamped,” said Kathy Green, director of brand strategy and communications at Emser. “We Daltile, Marazzi, AO Daltile, Marazzi and AO launched new products that cater to five themes driving home design today: Elevate Life, Dreamscape, Seize The Day, Essential Luxury and Tender Living.

Trends 98

Trends Tile Mosaics Las Vegas 98

Floor Covering News

JANUARY 11, 2024

We tapped several retailers who shared their strategies for success. It is the original with the largest variety of colors, textures, widths and thicknesses. Our strategy is to do business with fewer suppliers to be more important to each. DEBORAH DUTTON CYPERT Interior Vision Flooring & Design Soquel, Calif.

Flooring 81

Flooring Colorado Strategy Sales 81

Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

That’s how Zack Zehner, president of Mannington’s Residential business , describes the company’s approach to product development and design. FCNews got the opportunity to witness this strategy firsthand during a recent visit to the company’s headquarters to get a preview of some of the introductions for Surfaces this month.

Design 40

Design Strategy Painted Trends 40

Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

” AHF says its strategy is simple—invest in innovation and technology, deliver a dynamic product portfolio and be a great business partner. AHF offers hardwood, SPC/rigid core, laminate, luxury vinyl, traditional vinyl sheet and ceramic tile with a focus on innovation and industry “firsts.”

Las Vegas 59

Las Vegas Cambodia Belgium United States 59

Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

From trending design to innovative surface solutions, high-value educational opportunities and networking events, the show resonated with attendees and exhibitors alike. The show was chock-full of innovative tile designs that spoke to several home design trends. Florida Tile, for example, unveiled its BlueRun line at the show.

Florida 98

Florida Portugal America Trends 98

Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2022

The program recognizes exceptional exhibitor booths based on design, creativity, display of product, use of space and overall presentation. A winning feature of the booth was a solution-based view of the potential for selecting and specifying different styles of tile to achieve a creative and cohesive design.

Arlington 98

Arlington North America Porcelain Outdoor 98

Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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.

United States 40

United States Tile United Kingdom Ceramics 40

Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

“To not have been here would have been a missed opportunity,” said Mark Page, senior director, creative design and development, Mohawk Group. Mohawk, which won three Gold awards at the show (see sidebar), took full advantage of its time with designers to showcase its Waterways Project. The team continues to push the envelope.

Design 40

Design Chicago Strategy Flooring 40

Floor Covering News

MARCH 27, 2023

With that in mind, tile suppliers are touting new-and-improved merchandising concepts designed to support the sale. Showroom Within A Showroom” is the brand’s innovative new point-of-purchase concept designed to simplify the tile selection process for customers. The new concept is also designed to help the flooring dealer make money.

Tile 98

Tile Portugal Mosaics Sales 98

Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Earlier this year, Spanish manufacturers vowed to continue to meet the needs of architects and interior designers by keeping production going in the ceramic tile sector. Maintaining that commitment, Spanish manufacturers overcame the setbacks that 2020 presented and emerge with new designs, technologies and innovations in tile.

Spain 130

Spain Trends Tile Terracotta 130

Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2023

“The innovation and creativity our exhibitors display at Coverings never ceases to amaze us, and this year is no different,” said Jenn Heinold, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the show management company for Coverings. “We

North America 52

North America Italy Spain Ceramics 52

Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Los Angeles—Emser Tile, leading designer, marketer and producer of tile and natural stone, launched its new and updated website. Optimized for any device, users may choose from a selection of pre-loaded room settings featuring popular transitional and contemporary design aesthetics. Email your design to social@emser.com.

Los Angeles 98

Los Angeles Tile Trends Natural Stone 98

Kitchen and Residential Design

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

via New York City is always at the cutting edge of design and lifestyle. This design encourages family interaction and is perfect for those who love entertaining guests. 4 Bold Colors and Patterns: Making a Statement Daring to be different with bold colors and patterns is a growing trend.

Trends 52

Trends Kitchen New York City Backsplash 52

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Additionally, the company said the rollout of a redesigned logo, tagline, websites and social media strategy re-enforces the brand that is already extremely well known in the design community. Virginia Tile’s revised logo features a classic black and white color scheme. Virginia Tile’s Troy showroom.

Virginia 98

Virginia Kansas City Tile Kansas 98

Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

In addition, in celebration of its 20th anniversary, Stonepeak will debut its newly updated logo, revitalized marketing and merchandising strategy. Attract is a magnetic laying system for slabs designed with the circular economy in mind and guaranteed by Granitech, the technological brand of the Iris Ceramica Group.

Ceramics 45

Ceramics Porcelain Natural Stone LEED 45

Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett North America introduced Discovery, a new collection designed to aid architects, designers and facility managers in creating inspiring education spaces for every learner. Our designers explored the neurodivergent spectrum and what it means to educate the whole child.

North America 97

North America Flooring America Ohio 97

Conestoga Tile Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Before deciding on patterns and colors you like, it’s critical to select tile that is manufactured specifically for use in wet areas. If it’s a small bathroom, just be sure to keep the accent tiles to a minimum so the design doesn’t feel chaotic. Our showroom design consultants are always ready to help you with any questions! .

Strategy 40

Strategy Tile Flooring Colors 40

Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2024

The line also taps the wood-look trend with realistic colors and styles. They have a good/better/best strategy, but they also have a wide variety of designs. What I like about the CMF is it’s heavy duty,” said John Arce, CEO, Redondo Flooring & Design, Torrance, Calif. The styles are nice neutral colors, too.

Flooring 105

Flooring Louisiana Houston Los Angeles 105

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

T he intense level of competition in the waterproof flooring segment —particularly the LVP/SPC/rigid core category—has resulted in aggressive pricing strategies to build market share. Lutea offers a wealth of design options and serene colors in wide planks to create a foundation for a luxuriously well-styled home.

Products 81

Products Painted Flooring Colors 81

Floor Covering News

APRIL 12, 2022

Additionally, Portobello will highlight its highly anticipated large format porcelain 63 x 63 tile, as well as the Terralma line, with its new trend in colors inspired by nature, according to the company. “The ceramics market in the United States is one of the largest of the world and is critical to our international expansion strategy.”

United States 98

United States Brazil America Ceramics 98

Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2020

“Our goal is to support Coverings 2020 exhibiting companies by providing them with an opportunity to feature their products and announcements in a digital environment,” said Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, LLC, the event management firm for Coverings. All webinars are complimentary. The full list can be viewed here.

Arlington 75

Arlington North America Survey Stone 75

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

If you just take a moment to observe the natural world, then you will discover that it is chock-full of design lessons that can be incorporated into your own personal dwelling. Let’s take a moment to dwell in nature and see what it can teach us about interior design. Image Source: Coates Design. Copy Color Hues of Nature.

Design 112

Design Decorative Interior Design Colors 112

Floor Covering News

MAY 22, 2020

—Armstrong Flooring has launched two new commercial collections: MedinPure, a PVC-free homogenous sheet for healthcare settings, and Unbound LVT designed for transitions to carpet in adjoining spaces. It is available in 18 colors. The line is free of ortho-phthalates, halogens, isocyanates and Red List Chemicals of Concern.

Flooring 90

Flooring Strategy Meeting Colors 90

Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

Coverings has been the preeminent event for the tile and stone industry for more than 30 years,” said Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the show management company for Coverings. “As Impressively bold, Adagio is a perfect choice for extraordinary design. Coverings exhibit booth #N2314. Coverings exhibit booth #C6428.

Products 98

Products Porcelain Stone Las Vegas 98

Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Ceramic tile is by far one of the most design savvy, alluring categories in the industry. One of MSI’s retail partners, Yates Flooring in Lubbock, Texas, features tile prominently and uses a key strategy of grouping color and material to help make the sale. By Megan Salzano. Yet, some retailers struggle with the sale.

Sales 98

Sales Ceramics Grout Tile 98