Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Not only does it require more knowledge on the part of the retail sales associate, but it also means successfully sharing that information with the consumer in a way that doesn’t turn them away from the category. Ultimately, this is a product that is not price sensitive but rather service and design sensitive.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Manufactured in the mid-nineteenth century to cover floors with novel designs, bold colors, and to withstand footprints and the passage of time. A technique that uses a mold to make designs in many colors and a press to harden the tiles without requiring heat. Check out some of the patterns below: Can I Choose What I Want?

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

Consumers are now more educated than ever when making a flooring or home improvement purchase; it’s our responsibility to provide RSAs with all the neces- sary information to effectively convey the benefits and attributes of soft surface products and assure customers they are making the right decision. Point out the styles and designs.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

To keep its customers informed, the company will provide regular updates on these milestones. Chad Treuthart, the VP of residential sales and showrooms at Virginia Tile, expressed his pride in the team that has been diligently working on establishing the company’s presence in the area for the past five years.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 17, 2023

And to give the retailers an easier way to work and communicate with their manufacturers while working together to bring opportunities to sales.” We’re seeing just franchises of guys out there with mobile showrooms and selling at that point of sale in a customer’s home, which is a big [change]. Mobile showrooms are big now,” Aya noted.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2023

” The workshops are open to tile installers and contractors as well as sales personnel and the A&D community. Click here for more information on each workshop event. Click here for more information on the NTCA regional training events. Click here for information on how to register for the Art Glass panel classes.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

.— Mannington has always enjoyed the reputation of being a leader in styling and design. She and her colleagues Cristen Del Bove and Renee Cannon form one of the strongest design teams in the floor covering industry. The trinity works together to ensure Mannington maintains its styling and design leadership.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2023

What makes online sales less than ideal for retailers and consumers alike is the fact that flooring is best sold in-person where shoppers can see and feel the real thing. Todd Herzig Pleasant Ridge Flooring and Design Detroit, Mich. Robert Riggs Floor Runner New Orleans Currently, 100% of our sales come from online.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Sales productivity—the time your team spends selling—has decreased. In this article, you’ll learn the ins and outs of sales productivity. That includes tips to increase the time your sales reps have to spend selling. What is sales productivity. Why should sales productivity be measured? The solution is two-pronged.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Sales productivity—the time your team spends selling—has decreased. In this article, you’ll learn the ins and outs of sales productivity. That includes tips to increase the time your sales reps have to spend selling. What is sales productivity. Why should sales productivity be measured? The solution is two-pronged.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2024

The Flooring Sustainability Summit will bring together sustainability leaders within the flooring industry, architects and designers, policymakers, advocacy groups and more. Additional event and registration information can be found here.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 23, 2024

Valor tiles, available in a 6-inch x 24-inch format, aim to capture the essence of America with their distinctive wood-grain appearance, designed to bring a rustic, gritty strength into any outdoor setting. For more information about Valor tiles and other products, please visit here.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2022

All educational content is being planned to provide show-goers with information, knowledge, techniques and skills, enabling attendees to position ceramic tile and stone as the material of choice over other materials. The space will be designed by UNLV students as part of an elective course dealing with design and creating with ceramic tile.

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 29, 2019

Learn five important things that designers and architects need to know when shopping for cement tile patterns for the first time. A Variety of Designs. You’ll find a wide variety of designs available when you shop for our in stock tiles. Cement Tile Patterns: What to Know. Custom Colors and Patterns.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The bigger your sales and marketing teams get, the harder it is to align these efforts. Often called “smarketing,” sales and marketing alignment is critical to ensure that these departments are working in tandem to target the right customer base, create more conversions and drive more sales. Not sure how to get started?

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Some focus on color and design, while others default to good/better/best comparisons. said when it comes to selling, it’s better to learn what the customer is looking for prior to launching into a sales pitch. Stay informed. In today’s 24/7, internet culture, it’s easy to access so much information (and misinformation) online.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

FCNews has announced the winners of its second annual FCNnovation Awards —a program designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies unveiled in the current year. For retail sales associates, PFC is intended to be the easiest way to sell flooring—with confidence and simplicity. True Grout.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 26, 2019

For over ten years, Tile America has been recognizing one industry partner each year for an exceptional level of service; high quality and innovative products, on time delivery; responsive field support and product training; effective sales promotions and marketing.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2024

“Innovation goes beyond just performance and durability with these new offerings,” said John Crews, vice president of carpet product design for Shaw. “In Connect with a TM for more information on these specific styles.”

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2021

Dallas, Texas—Daltile has entered into a partnership program with students from The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), widely-known as the No. 1 interior design school in the country, the company said. The bottom line of everything we do is to help our customers most effectively bring their design visions to life.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The nominations should contain category, product name and one paragraph describing the innovation, why it is important/relevant to retailers and consumers, and how dealers can parlay this information into profit at point of sale. Flooring products will be judged based on design and/or performance (technology).

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Want more information? Our sales are heating up however, for their special order in-floor heating system: DITRA-HEAT. Available by the roll or by the sheet, the studded mat is specifically designed to allow for a fast and hassle-free installation of the system’s heated wires. Download a Strata Heat Data Sheet here.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The “Installation & Fabrication” track is designed to assist attendees in refreshing their knowledge of industry best practices and staying abreast of cutting-edge techniques in the installation and fabrication of tile and stone. These insights aim to keep attendees well-informed and ahead of the sustainability curve in 2024.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Check out these design ideas featuring our line of eco-friendly, long-lasting cement tiles, and discover some inspiration to take your bathroom remodel to the next level. This elegant shower design makes use of our Droplet tile. The blue helps offset the soap shelf while adding a touch of accented class with a double-teardrop design.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

Education is the fastest and easiest way to increase sales and profits! San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 6, 2023

As retailers kick off the key spring selling season, Mohawk is launching the “Floor Adore” campaign designed to give its Edge dealer partners new tools, assets and even some training to meet an expected surge in remodeling business. Note: a minimum volume of 500 square feet is required to qualify for the rebate. “We

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

Coverings , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host a lineup of informative sessions, some offering Continuing Education Units (CEUs), for Coverings 2021. Orlando, Fla.— Installation & Fabrication. Workforce & Profits.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 4, 2021

Dalton—Anderson Tuftex (A/T), premium hardwood, carpet and custom rugs brand of Shaw, has released a message of confidence and stability in response to recent news on the sale of the Stainmaster brand. Any customers with questions or concerns should call their Anderson Tuftex sales representative for more information.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 8, 2015

Bellavita Tile, a leader in design and innovation for the North American tile industry, proudly announces status as the first manufacturer with production facilities in China to achieve Green Squared TM certification under ANSI standard A 138.1. For more Bellavita Tile information, visit the web: www.bellavitatile.com.or

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2022

After expanding nationally in 2021, LSI Flooring —a national flooring products, sales and marketing agency —took over Daltonian Flooring’s carpet and rug padding business this year. A significant amount of technical information has been added on product constructions, carpet fibers, padding, cleaning and maintenance. New York, N.Y.—After

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Mohawk earned accolades from judges in two categories—sustainability/disruption (Color Wall) and technology (Omnify+)—as well as best booth design. Now in its 12th year, the awards program has become the benchmark for new product excellence and booth design at the industry’s premier trade show.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

JANUARY 28, 2013

Capable of anticipating lifestyle trends, accommodating the needs of design, and participating in the dialog of global architecture, Laminam is available in o ver 50 large format porcelain panels which coordinate with Crossville’s domestically produced porcelain floor tile. Together, creativity is limitless. Share it now!

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Attendees of the “Materials & Trends” sessions will be provided updates on the latest trends, design inspirations and techniques within the world of tile and stone. The focus of this four-hour live classroom training is to teach the fundamentals of being a professional and successful architectural sales representative.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 5, 2021

My career started in 1979 when, typically, the only women on the jobsite were either designers or administrators. By the time I graduated college, I was proficient at reading contract documents, which was the foundation for me to launch into sales. Convinced of the importance of field experience, I started installing ceramic tile.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

For more information about thermal mass, visit: [link] ). Timeless beauty is always a plus when it comes to interior design, and encaustic tiles prove standing up against time is no challenge. Contact us today at (213) 788-4238 or sales@GranadaTile.com to find out more! thick, making them outstandingly long lasting.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

“If I’m personally doing the sale, it’s probably six or seven out of 10,” he replied. The owners have closed-sale averages that are significantly higher than that of their sales team. Let’s explore why this happens and how you can increase your team’s closed-sale average so it’s as good (or better) than yours.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2022

According to show management, concise and engaging presentations will provide information, ideas and inspiration to help attendees maximize their 2022 sales, marketing and projects. The Lounge will also feature a new University of Las Vegas (UNLV) Outdoor Living Pavilion designed as an outdoor living space.

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