Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

He routinely volunteered to help out CTEF at trade events and conferences; he served as CTI Evaluator to help expand the certification program; and he promoted tile installation best practices to interior design students so they could better specify tile projects. Gundlach Company as a tool sales representative.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

FCNews reveals the winners of its third annual FCNnovation Awards—an initiative designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies launched in the current year. Anderson Tuftex Discover Discover was designed with no pattern match required for installation.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

All educational sessions are designed to provide show-goers with the informative content they need to excel in today’s highly competitive tile and stone marketplace, according to Coverings. The Secrets of Pool Design and Installation. Designing for Outdoor Living. Workforce & Profits.

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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

AUGUST 10, 2022

That benefit speaks to many consumers who are wanting to shop and design more responsibly. Joanie Beazley, residential sales manager, Carpet One Floor & Home, Asheville, N.C., Standard displays and traditional merchandisers aren’t the only way to showcase bamboo and cork flooring, experts note. ” Use all the tools.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Since its inception and growth thereafter, the brand’s goal has not changed—create design-forward programs for its partners that make the selling process simple. The company relies on its experience in the industry to guide its design process—all with the goal of providing the best programs for its customers in mind. “We

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2022

At Coverings 2022, we are offering in-person the products, solutions, knowledge and connections needed to advance tile and stone businesses and their sales.”. Concise and engaging presentations will provide information, ideas and inspiration to help attendees maximize their 2022 sales, marketing and projects. Three educational stages.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 15, 2021

As the trend cycle grows shorter, the industry has adapted by offering programs like Afterpay—a tool that allows customers to purchase trendy, high-end clothing items they desire immediately by making small, monthly payments. That timing significantly impacts why the use of consumer financing is such a powerful tool for retailers.”.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2024

PureGrain direct digital print DLVT flooring uses digital embossing technology to create high-definition designs directly on a high-density rigid core. What’s more, the initiative is designed to change how retailers and manufacturers work together to sell that flooring. These products offer the realistic look and feel of actual wood.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Disruptive brands are the ones that set the standard for everyone else to strive to emulate. Since its inception, COREtec has challenged the industry to think bigger and go further—in style, design, performance and innovation. It has been designed as the quintessential DIY product. Challenging the industry to go bigger.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 16, 2021

Having the right tools is essential to a professional hardwood flooring installation. To protect yourself from liability and callbacks, installers need the proper tools to measure moisture—the most common culprit in most flooring failures. sales and marketing, Indusparquet. DID YOU KNOW. commercial sheet tile or rubber flooring.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 21, 2018

If you are looking for innovation in wall tile design, the metro tile may seem an unlikely destination. But the design team at Colorker clearly have other ideas. The second is that this is a range that has clearly been designed to work with, and take advantage, of the current generation of coloured grouts.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 2, 2013

‘s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts. ceramic tile sales are estimated to have grown by 9% in dollars and 9.2% floor coverings manufacturer dollar sales and 12.9%

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

Then I specialized in architectural and contractor sales, and specified and sold many larger architectural projects. I later worked as a sales manager for Laticrete International for seven years, before founding Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants (CTaSC) on May 5, 2002. What does the training consist of?

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

The winning product, Redi Trench™, is an incredibly exciting marriage of design and function. Farrell Gerber, Executive VP Sales of Tile Redi® stated, “Redi-Trench™ is the only linear drain system completely integrated into a leak-proof, mold-free shower pan. The product is offered in 40 popular models. www.tileredi.com.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 10, 2019

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Luckily, they can be the most fun to design. If you have the confidence and the right tools, your backsplash project can be a DIY victory. Many homeowners and designers have been surprised when the tile they ordered arrives at the job site.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 12, 2021

Millennials are making a name for themselves in the flooring game, taking the lead on everything from marketing to retail ownership to product design. Some of the roles include accounting, logistics, product development, marketing, HR, sales and operations. director of sales, O’Krent Floors. CEO, Johnson Hardwood. Jason O’Krent.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

‘s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, the primary source for ceramic tile industry data, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts. ceramic tile sales are estimated to have grown by nine percent in dollars and 9.2

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Through these enhancements, TDG aims to provide its customers with the tools they need to be successful and create the best possible consumer experience, from product selection to installation. New digital tools are designed to elevate the consumer experience and help dealers sell more Dixie Home, Masland, Fabrica and TRUCOR flooring.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

The flooring industry was slow to embrace the use of digital marketing and online tools as a viable next step in the evolution of the industry. What’s more, this increased resilience was designed to outperform both v-groove and traditional ceramic grout applications in terms of wear and tear. Mobile Marketing. cor, Sheboygan, Wis.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 22, 2021

By Megan Salzano It’s no secret that flooring accessory pieces such as premium underlayments are often the hardest to sell for the retail sales associate. If you’re a retail sales associate or a store owner, a premium underlayment is an opportunity to ‘sell the floor twice,’” said David Moore, senior director of accessories, Mohawk.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 18, 2021

“Our product offering and approach to the market helps our retail partners enjoy higher sales tickets, better margins and a more profitable business.”. They are partners with integrity that focus on fashion, performance, quality and pushing the limits of design. Their designs are totally custom. What retailers had to say.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Sure, not all standards should change. But as the industry becomes more innovative, some standards need to be broken to create new ones. To start, the CaCl test takes 72 hours—48 hours longer than the standard RH test. It was specifically designed and tested by researchers at Lund University in Sweden.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 27, 2021

Fulfilling the promise of its mission, Fabrica manufactures carpets and rugs for the most demanding segments of the high-end residential and designer market. Masland: “Inspired by Design.” Dixie Home was founded on the premise that fashion and design should not be limited to the high end of the market. Product quality.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 23, 2024

“We are proud to have received the Google Premier Partner designation,” said Carole Cross, managing director of Mobile Marketing, a Cyncly Company and the flooring industry’s leading web services and digital marketing solution provider in North America. “We This designation reflects that dedication to our clients.”

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Chicago— NeoCon 2022 takes place here this week at the Merchandise Mart to showcase the latest in commercial design across industry categories. Through-pattern construction of VBT, which means the color and pattern extend throughout the thickness of the tile, is said to ensure the tile’s color and design will last the life of the floor.

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Building Moxie

OCTOBER 15, 2018

At the top most levels, pros earn a badge, for exclusive use in advertising and sales materials. Top tier members of the program enjoy a high-profile presence in Hardie’s Contractor Locator, a tool designed to match prospective customers with local contractors. Improving Both Installation and Sales Skills.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 12, 2014

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. The only tool needed is a screwdriver. They are produced to standard guidelines and beyond. With no distributor, ShopRTACabinets customers can expect savings of up to 40 percent compared to a traditional sale. kitchen design.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 11, 2021

We expect more of the purchasing experience to be digital as new technological tools develop. Much like the previous decade, design innovations, performance and simplification of installation will drive the market to the next level. – Scott Maslowski, senior vice president of sales, Dal-Tile. E-COMMERCE BLOSSOMS.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The Brand Promises serves as a call-to-action and highlights the company’s six strategic areas of focus: developing innovative solutions ; committing to sustainability; enabling iconic design; fostering trust for life; providing the best installer experience; and serving customers as family. Enabling iconic designs.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

“These guarantee the milling, grade and moisture content of the wood has been manufactured within industry standards and the resulting planks are stable and sound and won’t split, crack or warp when properly installed,” said Brett Miller, vice president of technical standards, training and certification, National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA).

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Suppliers are continuing to make strides in the development of software systems that integrate well with other programs and tools currently available on the market. All ABS software—everything from order processing, billing and pricing to warehouse management, shipping and sales analysis—is fully integrated in real time.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

Armstrong retail partners attest to the impact the technology has had on sales. “I Diamond 10 has increased our sales exponentially over the past few years.”. We have some standard tools retailers can engage with as well as some disruptive, fun tools that help us stand out above the rest.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 4, 2020

Normally, Smith would advise contractors, designers and the like to attend major home furnishings shows and conferences to get a better, firsthand feel for the styles and designs that are trending across a broad swath of home goods categories. Designers are good sources as well; they are looking at trends all day, every day.”.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The new introduction addresses customer demand for a wood floor alternative with the quality and fine design associated with the Robbins brand, and like all Robbins products will be sold direct to retailers, the company said. “In In addition, our product, manufactured outside China, is not impacted by the recent tariff.”.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. We’ve compiled some of our favorite modern and eye-catching mantel design ideas. With just a handful of items and our design advice, you’ll have all the tools you need to turn your home into an autumn oasis.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2022

Jennifer Homeyer is owner of The Design House in Denton, Texas. The International Surfaces Event (TISE) has a rich history for 30 years, and the last decade has been led with Kerry Cree at the helm of booth sales—including booth, sponsorship and digital. Christina Haack: Celebrated designer. By Dana Hicks. By Michael Bejack.

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