Diary of a Tile Addict
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Although not strictly ceramics, these artworks deserve a mention in the Tile Addict Hall of Talent. With a particular message in mind, and a very unusual crafting material a large variety of mosaics have been created by this gifted retried pharmacist. Over his lifetime Negweny El Assal has collected hundreds of thousands of cigarette ends after seeing a seagull drink from a puddle polluted with them.
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
October 28/November 4, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 9 By Megan Salzano Emser Tile’s Trav Fontane (floor) and Stacked Slate (pool/hot tub surround) tap today’s outdoor living trend. The consumer’s love affair with natural stone’s luxury and durability has raged for centuries. While consumers are often fickle with their hearts, it is unlikely this category […].
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Trendir Magazine
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
When it comes to rustic decor there is an edgier side of things, and that’s industrial. Industrial decor is notorious for being cutting edge, modern and sleek while rustic is a bit more personal and intimate. With that being said, there are many different ways you can bring a rustic, industrial vibe to your living room space. If you have always wanted to try industrial decor, but couldn’t figure out how to do it properly, our guide will help inspire you along the way.
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
October 28/November 4, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 9 By Arthur Mintie As the world becomes more focused on smart home technology, the tile and flooring industry has made leaps forward to make products that adapt to a new way of living. New products focus on their ability to contribute to green, sustainable living that […].
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
October 28/November 4, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 9 By Lisbeth Calandrino In the world of retail, salespeople and owners live and die by leads. These leads may come through sophisticated electronic marketing systems, or they may come to a flooring store by more traditional means such as word of mouth. In either case, the […].
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
October 28/November 4, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 9 By Lindsay Gonzalez A good-looking floor at a fair price is only half the battle. To ensure a customer is completely satisfied with her new floors, top quality must be achieved at every level—especially the installation phase. That’s why it’s so critical that the right adhesive […].
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
October 28/November 4, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 9 By Steven Feldman PetProtect carpet resonates with younger consumers as they often become pet owners before they have children. Kennesaw, Ga.—Stainmaster, arguably the flooring industry’s most recognized brand, has been a popular topic amongst retailers lately by virtue of its decision to allow Lowe’s to attach […].
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Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
October 28/November 4, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 9 By Lou Morano Everyone in every organization has a job description, whether written out or not, that includes their regular duties and tasks. (This includes owners such as myself.) If we are operating efficiently, everyone should be pretty much busy with little downtime. Then we have […].
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
October 28/November 4, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 9 By Ken Ryan Changes are occurring in the flooring distribution industry faster than ever, and wholesalers are running hard just to keep pace. Two years ago, rigid core did not exist in the marketplace to any great degree. Today, it is the most dominant subsegment of the […].
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
October 28/November 4, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 9 By Tom Jennings When asked to compare the difference in performance characteristics between a top-producing sales professional and an average performer, I always respond that a common trait the professionals exhibit is they are willing to invest an extra few minutes per day toward their goal […].
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
October 28/November 4, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 9 By Ken Ryan Wood is getting a raw deal. That’s the impression among several leading distributor executives who believe hardwood flooring has been underappreciated and even marketed unfairly during this LVT rally. By any measure, wood has been under tremendous pressure in the wake of the […].
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
INVISTA’s Victoria, Texas-based site has completed a 15-month, multi-million-dollar investment project to renovate its 53-acre wetland. “The INVISTA wetland has been an important part of our site and of the Victoria community for more than 20 years,” said Vince Salvador, Victoria site manager. “We’ve done ongoing maintenance over the years, but this project was a dedicated […].
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
October 28/November 4, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 9 By Reginald Tucker The beauty of real hardwood married with the performance of rigid core technology. That’s what the latest innovation in flooring is offering consumers in an age where waterproof is king. For the past few years, the wood flooring category has watched as competing […].
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
October 28/November 4, 2019: Volume 35/Issue 9 By Ken Ryan Jay Smith, FEI president, is flanked by Graham Howerton, left, VP, and Andy Hogan, EVP/CPO. Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.—“Attitude of Gratitude” was the theme conveyed at FEI’s annual conference here last month, a message certainly apropos for this group. Despite evidence of softness in […].
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
October 28/November 4, 2019: Volume 35/Issue 9 By Ken Ryan Embers fly across a roadway as the Kincade Fire burns through a community in Sonoma County, Calif. Flooring distributors serving California are facing a double whammy of raging wildfires and preemptive black- outs, leading to travel disruptions in the Southland and especially Northern California. […].
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Sales toolkit puts dealers and vendors in position to win Atlanta—Market Maker Events, organizer of the Flooring Markets, has teamed up with FloorForce, a premier marketing agency devoted to the flooring industry, to offer retailers and vendors a free sales kit when they attend one of Market Maker’s 2020 trade shows. Exclusively designed for the […].
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
October 28/November 4, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 9 By Steven Feldman Did you ever hear of Russell Conwell’s “Acres of Diamonds” concept? Basically, the theme behind this is a man who wanted to find diamonds so badly that he sold his property and went off in futile search for them. While the man was […].
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
October 28/November 4, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 9 By Ken Ryan It would not be outlandish to suggest the flooring industry has never seen a product category quite like LVT in all its permutations. While some observers like to compare the LVT phenomenon with that of laminate in its heyday, distribution executives say there […].
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