Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. October 25 th marks National Art Day, an occasion to share some appreciation for the unsung heroes of design inspiration. Artistic expression can be traced back to caveman drawings and hieroglyphics and has come a long way since then. Though not all art is for expressing one’s deepest inner thoughts, it all can be dissected and broken down to understand the reasonings and inspirations behind every piece.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Torlys’ RigidTile in Modena. Toronto, Ontario—Torlys has launched RigidTile Firm Premier, a collection of SPC tile patterns in matte finishes with realistic painted grout lines. Designed as a perfect alternative to porcelain or stone tile, the latest addition to Torlys Rigid SPC program boasts five SKUs in patterns of marble, concrete and stone.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Mold is a fungus that can be found in and around our homes. Once these spores latch themselves onto walls and ceilings they can spread at a rapid pace. The danger that a mold infestation holds for family members are devastating. Neglecting to get rid of the infestation can cause many health risks such as nasal stuffiness, wheezing, throat and eye irritation, and other respiratory issues.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

By Ken Ryan. The overall economy may statistically be in recession, but floor covering retailers continue to flourish nonetheless—with several achieving records. The overall economy may statistically be in recession, but floor covering retailers continue to flourish nonetheless. What began as a sharp rebound in May following the COVID-19 lockdown in late March/early April has turned into a months-long winning streak for many flooring retailers—with several achieving records.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Mold is a fungus that can be found in and around our homes. Once these spores latch themselves onto walls and ceilings they can spread at a rapid pace. The danger that a mold infestation holds for family members are devastating. Neglecting to get rid of the infestation can cause many health risks such as nasal stuffiness, wheezing, throat and eye irritation, and other respiratory issues.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

By Megan Salzano. RevoTile is a true porcelain tile flooring that features a click-style installation method and Daltile’s signature design-driven looks. The tile category has had its fair share of challenges of late, and perhaps none bigger than the industry’s struggle to find qualified labor. While the issue is being tackled by the industry as a whole, one tile supplier has stepped up and made tremendous strides to address the challenge head on.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

By Steven Feldman. Savannah, Ga.—After six long months, in-person events returned to the floor covering industry when the National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) went forward with its fall meeting here. And it went off without a hitch, according to attendees. Jason McSwain, president of McSwain’s Carpet & Flooring in Cincinnati and the current NFA president who was unanimously elected to a second term, told FCNews that members and vendors had the option of attending in person or virtually.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Manchester, N.H.—With an ongoing pandemic, CCA Global Partners said it has reevaluated its 2021 in-person Convention plans. The Winter Convention, originally scheduled for January, will now be held in Denver during the first week of May 2021. With this change, CCA will also be canceling its Summer Convention slated for August 2021. “Our virtual Convention, LIFT, was a great success in June and allowed us to get important updates and information to our members quickly as the pandemic unfolded and

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Florence, Ala.—Schönox HPS North America is now a participant in the mindful MATERIALS (mM) Library. Schönox said it is committed to sustainability and considers the impact of its product ingredients on human health as well as the overall environment. All Schönox product lines were approved for inclusion and vetted by industry experts to determine eligibility.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Amy Trojanowski. Lancaster, Pa.—Armstrong Flooring has named Amy Peacock Trojanowski as senior vice president, chief financial officer, effective October 19, 2020. Greg Waina, who has been serving as interim chief financial officer since July 2020, will assist the company and Trojanowski in a consulting capacity to ensure a smooth transition. “We’re very pleased to welcome Amy’s expertise and fresh perspectives to the Armstrong Flooring leadership team,” said Michel Vermette, president and CEO o

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

By Scott Perron. (First of two parts). On March 13 of this year I was enjoying one of my favorite yearly events, hosting a lifelong friend from the flooring industry at my golf club’s yearly invitational tournament. Although the obvious signs of common sense might have been abundant from what we were witnessing over the previous weeks, we played on without really acknowledging COVID-19’s existence or the impact it would soon have on the world.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

By Jim Augustus Armstrong. (Second of two parts). In Part 1 of this column I covered the idea that we all have an internal thermostat that regulates how successful we’ll be. I’ve coached a lot of dealers and helped them adjust their thermo- stat so they can experience the success that has eluded them. Here are some exercises to help you do the same.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

By Reginald Tucker. Flooring retailers big and small lauded the cost and time savings RollMaster software affords them. Retailers large and small employ a range of RollMaster’s suite of flooring software products to execute numerous tasks or business functions—i.e., estimating, measuring, inventory management, accounting, etc. But there’s something most users, regardless of their size and scope, have in common—they all attest to the efficiencies and problem-solving capabilities that RollMaster’s

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