Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

.— Coverings 2023, the tile industry’s premier North American trade show, took place here last month, April 18-21, to resounding industry excitement and palpable energy across the show floor. Heinold agreed it wasn’t just about the numbers but the vibrant energy being felt throughout the show floor. “As We’re thrilled with the turnout.”

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The “show,” of course, was Surfaces 2022 —the first fully vested flooring convention since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Surfaces 2022 event, meanwhile, featured all the major players as well as top-tier flooring retailers. Judy Rosas, Sergio Rosas Flooring, Valencia, Calif., I am new to the flooring business.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) and its 22 manufacturing company members officially launched a campaign to inform consumers that resilient flooring is a “Beautifully Responsible” choice for their homes. Beautifully Responsible resilient flooring is their answer.”. La Grange, Ga.—The

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

“The Coverings 2024 Best Booth winners revitalize the meaning of true innovation and inspire creativity with a range of formats, colors, styles and applications,” said Jenn Heinold, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the show management company for Coverings.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

The company says that the keys to this success are technological innovation, design, quality, and service; all key components in Recer’s corporate strategy. The ranges either offer co-ordinated wall and porcelain floor tile solutions, or suggest combinations that will work together harmoniously.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

The company says that the keys to this success are technological innovation, design, quality, and service; all key components in Recer’s corporate strategy. The ranges either offer co-ordinated wall and porcelain floor tile solutions, or suggest combinations that will work together harmoniously.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 7, 2023

Stacy Pae, LSI Flooring New York, N.Y.— LSI Flooring, located here, announced the hiring of Stacy Pae as sales support rep specialist for its Manhattan territory. “We’re thrilled to have Stacy join LSI and our Manhattan sales team,” said Larry Lane, president/CEO of LSI Flooring.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 23, 2021

The collaboration between Bruce Hardwood Floors and Mark Bowe serves as a classic case study in the power of co-branding. . By Reginald Tucker I t’s no secret that hardwood flooring has lost precious market share to competing flooring categories such as SPC and LVT/P and, more recently, laminate.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Specialty flooring retailers are the drivers of this industry. Today’s highlight is The Dixie Group’s nominations and winners: Treasure Coast Carpet and Interiors and Bob Wagner’s Flooring America. In 2022, Treasure Coast Carpet and Interiors added the 1866 and Decor product lines in our major displays.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Get everyone involved in decorating and have a holiday party for your employees. Buy Christmas trees, wreaths, mistletoe and decorative greens for your parking lot. Lisbeth Calandrino has been promoting retail strategies for the last 20 years. Spruce things up. Cross-sell. A little creativity can go a long way.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

Cali Floors. Cali Floors has proven to be a trusted partner for retailers in the face of hardship. It’s this disruptive strategy that has helped put Cali on the 2022 Industry Disruptors list. Engineered Floors. Fast growing flooring brand keeps pedal to the metal. Disrupting through distribution.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 6, 2024

In my last column I said that Forbes recently reported that independent flooring retailers are in decline , while national chains—such as Floor and Decor—are growing. Before I lay out solutions to this problem, I need to address a gigantic myth that’s believed by many dealers in the flooring industry.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2022

“The shows that have staged in the first quarter that are in the construction and building industry have had a real excitement and energy about them,” Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the event planning company for Coverings, told FCNews. So, we are very positive and optimistic about the 2022 show.”.

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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 ALPI by Undefasa stands out for its personality, making it an ideal series to highlight floors and walls. Owen Stone by Crossville, Inc.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

By Megan Salzano—W ith the pandemic shaking up product launch strategies, the fall selling season has become a key product launch phase for many suppliers. It is conceptually similar to the look in the wool decorative market, the company said. Lions Floor. LM Flooring. RIGID CORE. Armstrong. F ALL SPC COLLECTION.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

“After more than 30 years, Coverings continues to be the pre-eminent event for the global ceramic tile and natural stone industry as well as the pinnacle for product innovations and trends,” said Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the show management company for Coverings. “As As the No.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 8, 2018

Don’t just store your books—decorate with them! Image: Rikki Snyder Arranging books by color is one of the most popular ways to decorate with books. Add decorative accents Compartmentalized shelving creates plenty of options for combining art and books. Why not have a little fun?

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2023

I learned that strategy years ago when I was selling cookware. It’s not only a great strategy for building rapport, but let’s face it: GPS isn’t fool-proof. Rely on your decorating skills and make suggestions. Jerry Levinson, a former retailer, owns Profit Now 4 Flooring Dealers. Take the time to build rapport.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Johnston Paint & Decorating in Columbia, Mo., In an industry where price shopping is rampant, specialty dealers are challenged to maintain their profit margins while still being competitive with not only home centers but also other flooring retailers in their respective markets. By Leah Gross.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

“Coverings is expanding its 2023 show to include an even broader range of special programs, beneficial resources and experiential activations than in the past,” said Jennifer Hoff, CEO of Taffy Event Strategies, the event management company for Coverings. Show Floor Tours. The tours will kick off each day at 11 a.m.,

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Despite the intense competition from alternative hard surfaces, wood flooring still ranks high among the most aspirational flooring products on the market today. Among the key findings: Fifty-two percent of homeowners said they have wood floors in their homes, compared to 75% who say they have carpeting and 58% who said they have tile.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

Flooring retailers, including those looking to gain back lost dollars from the growing popularity of vinyl products, would do well to turn to tile and stone, which offers high dollar sales and high margins, according to suppliers at The International Surface Event (TISE) held in Las Vegas earlier this year. Las Vegas—With the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2023

In a repeat performance, Mohawk and Engineered Floors were the big winners in Floor Covering News ’ 27 th annual Award of Excellence competition , with Mohawk winning Best Overall in the over $5 billion category and Engineered Floors taking honors in the under $5 billion category. All were repeat winners.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 11, 2023

Specialty flooring supplier Spartan Surfaces, a subsidiary of Floor & Decor, recently named Tiffany Davis its new brand development manager. Tiffany brings a wealth of knowledge in the flooring industry in both commercial and residential sectors. Tiffany Davis Bel Air, Md.—Specialty

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs: Thin tile applications have become more widely used, appearing as cladding on buildings, walls, floors and installed as countertops or other surfacing. The show is managed by Taffy Event Strategies, LLC. Peronda (Booth 5141), FS Yard: FS Yard’s geometrical pattern brings personality to living spaces.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

From the abundance of news products, tools and merchandisers on the show floor—to the bevy of educational sessions in the meeting rooms—there were more than enough enticements to get retailers to make the trip. “We The show floor was busy all three days of the event. In addition to that, the Natural Stone Pavilion saw some action.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 11, 2012

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2023

The list virtually covers the flooring eco-system—with manufacturing, technology, distribution and installation all represented this year, along with an outlier. No matter their company affiliation or title, many of the honorees share at least one thing in common: They are having an impact on the flooring industry.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

Decorating these spaces can seem daunting, but we have some wonderful tips for you. First, there are several strategies you can use to make your space seem larger. Start with choosing the correct floor type to enhance the dimensions of your room. This will enhance the feel of light and space.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

The show itself, while slightly lagging behind in attendance compared to pre-pandemic years, was awash with flooring suppliers, dealers, distributors, designers and architects who were excited to get back to business and meet their partners and peers face-to-face to build business in 2022. “The Floor-to-Ceiling Marble. Trend Report.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

By Lisbeth Calandrino—When I was in the flooring retail business, I had a love/hate relationship with holiday seasons. I thought why not decorate every inch of the store, as well as the parking lot, and celebrate with my employees. Decorate with holiday trees, wreaths and ornaments and decorations. You won’t regret it.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

While the LVT category and its SPC/rigid core subsegments continue to dominate the flooring market at the expense of other products, flooring retailers would be remiss to abandon carpet, laminate and sheet vinyl as viable revenue opportunities. There is no better flooring for warmth and comfort. Minimize your showroom.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

In part one, I made the point that mediocre service is rampant across most industries, retail flooring included. The flooring world is getting more difficult and competitive, not less so. Let’s look at some concrete strategies for standing out. Your restrooms should not only be clean but decorated beautifully.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2021

With Stanton’s current and future growth initiatives, entry into LVP, decorative commercial and continued innovation in soft surface, we are excited at these milestone hires and promotions to enhance and grow our in-house talent to stay ahead of demand and exceed our goals,” said Jonathan Cohen, CEO. Christine Zampaglione.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The treatments employed in the real-wood, decorative top layers found in early iterations, some dealers say, fell short of the mark—although they held up well to foot traffic, scuffing and normal everyday wear and tear. The post Wood: HF Design dives into waterproof flooring arena appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The tiles also have a decorative function, marking out filled and empty spaces so that the architecture is organized around the empty inner space that plays such an important role in the makeup of the project. Here, the jury celebrated the project’s capacity to minimize the use of materials and aesthetic resources.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 30, 2014

You will also want to reference these other Freshome posts: Why Interior Design Is Essential When Listing Your Home and How To Make Your Home Look Like You Hired An Interior Decorator. Go on a couple model home tours and take a cue from the decor. This stone and cedar home will certainly attract plenty of buyers.

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