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Natural stone 101: Understanding the basics

Floor Covering News

Natural stone can be a hard product category for some retailers to get into. The product is high-end in nature, due to several factors. While this is no doubt a point in the category’s favor, it can also come across as too “unpredictable” for consumers who are unfamiliar with natural stone.

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Natural Stone 101

Kitchens for Living

Natural stone is sexy. If you want a countertop that makes a unique statement with lots of movement and natural variations I recommend natural stone. Granite is a natural stone that blends perfectly with so many styles. It’s definitely one of the key players both in terms of function and aesthetics.

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Annual Flooring Product Guide 2023

Floor Covering News

N ew products are the lifeblood of the retail flooring industry, and dealers sometimes stake their reputations on selecting winning products that will resonate with customers while contributing to the bottom line. Its Ceramin tiles, meanwhile, are positioned as an alternative to ceramic and natural stone.

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A Season of Change, Fall Ceramic Trends

Tile of Spain USA

As we continue to deepen our relationship with nature, we seek to fill our interiors with elements reminiscent of the great outdoors. In this trend, ceramic surfaces bring us back to basics with finishes inspired by woodgrain, natural stone and organic textiles. Wire, CERÁMICA SALONI. Illuminated Surfaces. Bateig Verona, ARKLAM.

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Tile of Spain Companies Celebrate Ceramic Excellence at the 40th Anniversary of CEVISAMA

Tile of Spain USA

FEATURED TRENDS FOR 2024 The anticipation surrounding the 2024 edition of CEVISAMA was tangible, as over 70,000 industry professionals from across the globe navigated the exhibition floor to explore the latest innovations from over 500 exhibitors.

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Inaugural Flooring Sustainability Summit set for July

Floor Covering News

Flooring industry leaders have begun hosting a new event, the inaugural Flooring Sustainability Summit, to be held July 17-18 here. The event is co-hosted by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA, National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), Natural Stone Institute (NSI) and North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA).

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Shaw Floors looks to ‘Elevate’ retailers’ offerings

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D a ll as —Shaw Floors is coming into 2024 loaded for bear with an increased focus on high style and exclusivity. HARDWOOD In wood, both the Shaw Floors and AT brands are getting reinforcements for 2024—and differentiated products are at the forefront. We have rounded out our entry-level porcelain collection in 2024,” Meluch said. “We