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Rigid core reigns with a focus on innovation

Floor Covering News

Suppliers across the show floor showed off their version of PVC-free, recyclable or eco-friendly rigid core options designed to intrigue today’s “Earth-conscious” consumers. Now we’ve taken it and we’re offering the same colors in a herringbone option—so a little bit more stylistic in design. Take Raskin Industries for example.

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Executive forecast 2024: No signs of stopping resilient flooring

Floor Covering News

LVT will continue to grow share in the resilient category, but economic concerns such as interest rates, consumer confidence, labor issues and tighter lending standards can and will have an impact on the overall flooring market. Later in the spring, retailers can look forward to stylish new designs in our Art Select collection.

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Industry disrupters 2024: Internal factors, external forces upend status quo

Floor Covering News

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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Jufeng, i4F partner on laminate technologies

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Las Vegas—Jufeng (Vietnam Jufeng New Materials Co., ” Jufeng, based in Vietnam, is a major manufacturer of modular flooring products in the laminate market. . ” Jufeng, based in Vietnam, is a major manufacturer of modular flooring products in the laminate market. Mass production is planned to start in Q1 2024.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Not much new design going on there. Many Chinese factories are setting up shop in Vietnam and other Asian countries. We also may not get the sizes we love right away because these countries’ standard sizes are unlike ours. The problem with U.S. They make the old 6×6 and 3×6 glazed tiles.

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Industry Disrupters 2022: Shattering the status quo

Floor Covering News

What’s more, this increased resilience was designed to outperform both v-groove and traditional ceramic grout applications in terms of wear and tear. The design also allows installers to create staggered patterns while cutting total installation time in half. Setting new standards in manufacturing, education, sustainability.

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The Finalists ? LoaA 2014 Playhouse Design Competition

Life of an Architect

Home / Competition / The Finalists – LoaA 2014 Playhouse Design Competition The Finalists – LoaA 2014 Playhouse Design Competition Bob Borson — May 19, 2014 — 27 Comments The 3rd Annual Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition had an amazing turnout this year.

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